Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1401

TOWING AND HOISTING

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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.

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.

• Any DTCs stored in the ABS-ECU cannot be erased if 

there is a malfunction.   

• 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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Side view

Under view

FRONT MUD
GUARD

TOWING AND HOISTING

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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

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REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER

NOTCH

RUBBER

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CAUTION

• When service procedures require removing rear sus-

pension, fuel tank and spare tire, place additional 
weight on the rear end of vehicle, or anchor vehicle to 
hoist to prevent tipping when the location of the center 
of gravity changes.

• If the assembling support area contacts with the front 

mud guard (arrow area as shown in the illustration), the 
front mud guard will be damaged. Slide the assembling 
support area to the front of the vehicle slightly to pre-
vent the damage.

AC308631AB

Side view

Under view

FRONT MUD
GUARD

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AB

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GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

M1001000900473

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

<2.4L ENGINE>

AC305137

4

8

6

3

7

5

9

1

2

ITEM

DJ1ASRJYL4M/S
RHYL4M/SL9M/L5
M

DJ1ASRPYL4M/S
L9M/L5M

DJ1ASRXYL4M/S
L9M/5M

Vehicle 
dimension 
mm (in)

Overall length

1 4,840 (190.6)

4,840 (190.6)

4,840 (190.6)

Overall width

2 1,840 (72.4)

1,840 (72.4)

1,840 (72.4)

Overall height (unladen)

3 1,470 (57.9)

1,470 (57.9)

1,470 (57.9)

Wheelbase

4 2,750 (108.3)

2,750 (108.3)

2,750 (108.3)

Tread-front

5 1,570 (61.8)

1,570 (61.8)

1,570 (61.8)

Tread-rear

6 1,570 (61.8)

1,570 (61.8)

1,570 (61.8)

Overhang-front

7 985 (38.8)

985 (38.8)

985 (38.8)

Overhang-rear

8 1,105 (43.5)

1,105 (43.5)

1,105 (43.5)

Ground clearance

9 148 (5.8) 

148 (5.8) 

148 (5.8) 

Vehicle 
weight kg (lb)

Curb weight

1,530 (3,373)

1,540 (3,395)

1,550 (3,417)

Gross vehicle weight rating

1,960 (4,321)

1,960 (4,321)

1,960 (4,321)

Gross axle weight 
rating-front

1,040 (2,293)

1,040 (2,293)

1,040 (2,293)

Gross axle weight 
rating-rear

9,20 (2,028)

9,20 (2,028)

9,20 (2,028)

Seating capacity

5

Engine

Model No.

4G69

Piston displacement

2.4L

Transaxle

Model No.

F4A42

Type

4-speed automatic

Fuel system

Fuel supply system

Electronic controlled multiport fuel injection