Braking
Starting and driving
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Only when you cannot receive a towing ser-
vice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer
or commercial tow truck service, tow your
vehicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in “Towing” on page 8-18.
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an
authorised MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer at
regular intervals according to the service
booklet.
The service brake is divided into two brake
circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with
power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the
other is available to stop the vehicle. If your
vehicle should lose the power assist for some
reason, the brakes will still work. In these sit-
uations, even if the brake pedal moves down
to the very end of its possible stroke or resists
being depressed, keep depressing the brake
pedal down harder and further than usual;
stop driving as soon as possible and have the
brake system repaired.
CAUTION
Transport the vehicle with the driving wheels
on a carriage (Type C or D) as illustrated.
Never try to tow with the front or rear wheels
on the ground (Type A or B) as illustrated.
This could result in damage to the drivetrain,
or unstable towing.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive
vehicles
WARNING
Do not crank the engine while jacking up
the vehicle.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.
Braking
CAUTION
Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
WARNING
Do not turn off the engine while your vehi-
cle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine while driving,
the power assistance for the braking sys-
tem will stop working and your brakes
will not work effectively.