Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2009, Owner'S Manual

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For emergencies
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8. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained
between the drivers of both vehicles, and that the vehicles
travel at low speed.
9. When towing is finished, remove the towing hook and
store it in the specified location. (Refer to “Tools, jack and
tyre repair kit” on page 6-9.)
When installing the cover on the bumper, align the tab (D)
with the hole in the vehicle body and press the cover
securely into place.
WARNING
!
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To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing
vehicle, set your air selection switch to the recircula-
tion position.
CAUTION
!
●
The person in the vehicle being towed must pay
attention to the brake lamps of the towing vehicle
and make sure the rope never becomes slack.
●
Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and
sharp turning; such operation could cause damage
to the towing hooks or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a result.
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When towing or being towed down a long slope, the
brakes may overheat reducing the effectiveness. In
this situation, have your vehicle transported by a
tow truck.