Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 312

TOWING AND HOISTING

GENERAL

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TOWING AND HOISTING

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TOWING THE VEHICLE BY A TOW TRUCK

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CAUTION

This vehicle cannot be towed by a tow truck using 
sling-type equipment (TYPE A) as illustrated; otherwise it 
will damage the bumper and front end. If this vehicle is 
towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equipment.

• If the transmission is malfunctioning or damaged, 

transport the vehicle with the driving wheels on a car-
riage (TYPE C, D or E) as illustrated.

• If you tow the vehicles with an 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.

• Towing speed:  50km/h
• Towing distance:  30km

• For the towing speed and the towing distance, follow 

the local driving laws and regulations.

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TOWING WITH FRONT WHEELS OFF THE 
GROUND  (TYPE C)

The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended dis-
tances provided the parking brake is released and gearshift 
lever is in the "Neutral" position (M/T) or the selector lever is in 
the "N" (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). It is recommended that vehi-
cles be towed using the front pickup whenever possible.

CAUTION

[For vehicles equipped with the traction control system 
(TCL)]

• If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in the "ON" 

position and only the front wheels or only the rear 
wheels raised of the ground, a malfunction may occur 
in the device

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TOWING WITH REAR WHEELS OFF THE 
GROUND  (TYPE B)

Place the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position (M/T) or the 
selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). Turn the 
ignition key to the "ACC" position and secure the steering 
wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap. 
Never place the ignition key in the "LOCK" position when tow-
ing.

CAUTION

• Never tow an A/T vehicle with the rear wheels up (and 

the front wheels on the ground) when the automatic 
transmission fluid level is low. this may cause serious 
and expensive damage to the transmission.

• Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front 

wheels for towing.

• Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral if vehicle will have 

drive wheels on the ground.

• If these requirements cannot be met, the front wheels 

must be placed on a tow dolly.

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TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not avail-
able, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front, pro-
vided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear 
wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions should be taken when towing the 
vehicle:

1. DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE VEHICLE BY ATTACHING 

TO OR WRAPPING AROUND THE BUMPER.

2. Any loose, protruding, or damaged parts such as hoods, 

doors, fenders, trim, etc. should be secured or removed 
prior to moving the vehicle.

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3. Refrain from going under a vehicle when it is lifted by the 

towing equipment, unless the vehicle is adequately sup-
ported by safety stands.

4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle.
5. State and local rules and regulations must be followed when 

towing a vehicle.

LIFTING, JACKING SUPPORT LOCATION

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FLOOR JACK

CAUTION

• Never place a support at any point other than the speci-

fied one, or that point will be deformed.

••For lifting, put rubber or similar material between the 

side sill and rigid rack, otherwise the side sill area will 
be damaged.

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POST TYPE 

Special care should be taken when raising the vehicle on a 
frame contact type hoist. The hoist must be equipped with the 
proper adapters in order to support the vehicle at the proper 
locations.

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RUBBER

RIGID RACK

CENTER MEMBER

RIGID RACK

NOTCH

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

NOTCH

RUBBER