Mitsubishi Montero (2002-2004). Manual - part 189
TOWING AND HOISTING
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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>
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TOWING AND HOISTING
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WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION
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FRONT TOWING PICKUP
CAUTION
• Do not tow this vehicle with a wrecker using sling-type
equipment to prevent the bumper from deformation. If
this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equip-
ment.
• Make sure that the transmission remains in the "N"
position.
• For the four-wheel-drive vehicle, move the transfer shift
lever to "2H" position
The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended dis-
tances provided the parking brake is released. It is recom-
mended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup
whenever possible.
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REAR TOWING PICKUP
CAUTION
• This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-
type equipment to prevent the lower arm from deforma-
tion.If this vehicle is towed, use a wheel lift or flat bed
equipment.
• Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front
wheel for towing.
• For the four-wheel-drive vehicle, move the transfer shift
lever to "2H" position.
• If these limits cannot be met, the front wheels must be
placed on a tow dolly.
Automatic transmission vehicle may be towed on the front
wheels at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distances
not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).
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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.
ACX00883AB
SLING TYPE
WHEEL LIFT TYPE
FLAT BED TYPE
NO
ACX00884 AB
SLING TYPE
WHEEL LIFT TYPE
FLAT BED TYPE
NO