Mitsubishi MOTORS PAJERO OBKE10E1, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION
l If you tow the vehicles with A/T with the
driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as
illustrated, make sure that the towing
speed and distance given below are never
exceeded, causing damage to the transmis-
sion.
3800 models
Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (31 miles)
3200 models
Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 80 km (50 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion (M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (A/T).
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
l Never tow an A/T vehicle with the front
wheels up (and the rear wheels on the
ground) (Type B) when the A/T fluid lev-
el is low. This may cause serious and ex-
pensive damage to the transmission.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type C)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion (M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (A/T). Turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” position and secure the steering wheel in a
straightahead position with a rope or tie-down
strap. Never place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position when towing.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a rope
secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
if your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful at-
tention to the following points:
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle
1. The front towing hooks (A) and rear towing
hooks (B) are located as shown in the illustra-
tions. Secure the tow rope to the towing hook.
Front
Rear
NOTE
l Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
l Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position to un-
lock the steering wheel.
For emergencies
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