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Have a professional supplier of towing equip-
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
installed.
ment make sure the trailer brakes are properly
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
installed and demonstrate proper brake function
. Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
testing.
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
trailer lights, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
install any mirrors required for towing
Motors dealer or reputable trailer retailer.
before driving the vehicle.
WARNING
. Determine the overall height of the vehicle
Trailer brakes
and trailer so the required clearance is
Never connect a trailer brake system directly
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lb (1,587
known.
to the vehicle brake system.
kg) or more, trailers with a brake system
Trailer towing tips
MUST be used. However, most states require a
separate braking system on trailers with a
Pre-towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of
loaded weight above a specific amount. Make
Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice
sure the trailer meets the local regulations and
position when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
the regulations where you plan to tow.
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an
which is free from traffic. Steering stability, and
Several types of braking systems are available.
abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
braking performance will be somewhat different
check for improper tongue load, overload,
than under normal driving conditions.
Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator is
worn suspension or other possible causes of
. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic
either condition.
load shift while driving.
line running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes
Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
are activated by the trailer pushing against the
hitch ball when the tow vehicle is braking.
load shift while driving.
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
Hydraulic surge brakes are common on rental
Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
tently becoming unlatched.
trailers and some boat trailers. In this type of
the trailer to keep the trailer center of
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
system, there is no hydraulic or electric
gravity low.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
connection for brake operation between the
Load the trailer so approximately 60% of
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
tow vehicle and the trailer.
the trailer load is in the front half and 40%
speed. Some states or provinces have
Electric Trailer Brakes
- Electric braking
is in the back half. Also make sure the load
specific speed limits for vehicles that are
systems are activated by an electronic signal
is balanced side to side.
towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
sent from a trailer brake controller
(special
Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,
brake sensing module).
vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
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. When backing up, hold the bottom of the
1.
Apply and hold the brake pedal.
Have your vehicle serviced more often than
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
at intervals specified in the recommended
2.
Start the engine.
hand in the direction in which you want the
maintenance schedule.
3.
Shift the transmission into gear.
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
When making a turn, your trailer wheels
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
4.
Release the parking brake.
will be closer to the inside of the turn than
guide you when you are backing up.
5.
Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
clear from the blocks.
this, make a larger than normal turning
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
radius during the turn.
6.
Apply and hold the brake pedal.
recommended; however, if you must do so:
Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
7.
Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly
While going downhill, the weight of the
causing vehicle sway. When being passed
CAUTION
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
changes in crosswinds that could affect
If you push the park button to shift to the P
maintain adequate control, reduce your
vehicle handling.
(Park) position before blocking the wheels and
speed and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long
applying the parking brake, transmission
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
or repeated use of the brakes when
damage could occur.
descending a hill, as this reduces their
1.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
effectiveness and could cause overheating.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
Shifting to a lower gear instead provides
This combination will help stabilize the
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill
“engine braking” and reduces the need to
vehicle.
side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
brake as frequently.
. Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly
If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
applying the brakes.
release the brake pedal until the blocks
high temperature, see
“If your vehicle
absorb the vehicle load.
overheats” (P.6-14).
2.
When the trailer sway stops, gently apply
Trailer towing requires more fuel than
the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
4. Apply the parking brake.
normal circumstances.
a safe area.
5. Push the park button to shift to the P (Park)
Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s
3.
Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is
position.
first 500 miles (800 km).
balanced as described earlier in this section.
6. Turn off the engine.
For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you do
Be careful when passing other vehicles.
To drive away:
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h).
Passing while towing a trailer requires
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considerably more distance than normal
— the Adaptive Cruise Control System
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
(ACC) system
The Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) system helps
must also pass the other vehicle before you
— the MI-PILOT Assist system
safety running while towing a trailer by
can safely change lanes.
— the Forward Collision Mitigation Sys-
controlling the braking force of each wheel
Downshift the transmission to a lower gear
tem (FCM)
and engine power in order to stabilize the
for engine braking when driving down steep
— the Predictive Forward Collision Warn-
motion when detecting the continuous sway of
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
ing (PFCW) system
the vehicle caused by a trailer. When the TSA
without applying the brakes.
— the Rear Automatic Emergency Braking
system operates the brakes, the brake light turns
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
(Rear AEB) system
on. About the towing of the trailer, refer to
long or too frequently. This could cause the
“Towing a trailer” (P.10-19).
Some states or provinces have specific
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
braking efficiency.
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
CAUTION
Increase your following distance to allow
speed limits.
for greater stopping distances while towing
Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradu-
Do not over-rely on TSA system
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
ally.
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
Due to the slippery road surface, heavy
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that the
side wind, inappropriate weight and posi-
break.
cruise control not be used while towing a
tioning of luggage, and/or driving at high
When launching a boat, do not allow the
trailer.
speed, TSA system may fail to secure the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe
stability.
While towing a trailer, do not use the
or rear bumper.
following systems (if so equipped):
Always drive appropriately in accordance
Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
— the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)
with the condition of traffic, road surface
(if so equipped) before backing the trailer
condition, weather, and the weight and
system
into the water or the trailer lights may burn
positioning of luggage.
— the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
out.
system
The TSA system does not operate in case
When towing a trailer, the transmission fluid
as follows
— the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
should be changed more frequently.
— When sudden braking and brak-
— the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
ing while driving downhill cause
system
an abrupt motion of the vehicle
which makes the vehicle and the
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FLAT TOWING
trailer form a dogleg shape.
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL-
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT-
— When a sideslip occurs by sudden
WHEEL CONTROL VEHICLE
WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE (if so
steering
(if so equipped)
equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
NOTE:
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
When TSA system operates, the vehicle
method is sometimes used when towing a
method is sometimes used when towing a
body may vibrate and the operating
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as
sounds from the engine compartment
a motor home.
a motor home.
may be heard. These motions indicate
normal operation of the system, not
abnormal operation.
CAUTION
CAUTION
TSA system operates when the vehicle
speed is approximately
37
MPH (60
Failure to follow these guidelines can result
Failure to follow these guidelines can result
km/h) or higher.
in severe transmission damage.
in severe transmission damage.
When TSA system operates, the Active
Never flat tow your All-Wheel Drive
Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always
stability control
(ASC) indicator light
(AWC) vehicle.
tow forward, never backward.
blinks on and off.
DO NOT tow your All-Wheel Drive (AWC)
Never tow your front wheel drive vehicle
When ASC does not work, TSA system
vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
with the front tires on the ground. Doing so
Doing so may cause serious and expensive
may cause serious and expensive damage
does not operate.
damage to the powertrain.
to the powertrain.
For emergency towing procedures refer to
DO NOT tow your front wheel drive
“Towing recommended by Mitsubishi Mo-
Continuously Variable Transmission
tors” (P.6-17).
(CVT) vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground
(flat towing). Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
For emergency towing procedures refer to
“Towing recommended by Mitsubishi Mo-
tors” (P.6-17).
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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Continuously Variable Transmission
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
WARNING
(CVT)
federal safety requirements in addition to these
To tow a vehicle equipped with a CVT, an
grades.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always
does not include acceleration, cornering, hy-
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
follow the
dolly
manufacturer’s
recommenda-
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
maximum section width. For example:
tions when using their product.
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
TREADWEAR
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
under controlled conditions on a specified
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
government test course. For example, a tire
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
Sustained high temperature can cause the
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
their use, however, and may depart significantly
a level of performance which all passenger car
from the norm due to variations in driving
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
habits, service practices and differences in road
Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A
characteristics and climate.
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re-
TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
quired by law.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
WARNING
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on speci-
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
fied government test surfaces of asphalt and
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
traction performance.
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EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMWARRANTY
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
Your vehicle is covered by the following
If you believe that your vehicle has a
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
emission warranties.
in combination, can cause heat
build-up and
defect which could cause a crash or
possible tire failure.
. Emission Defects Warranty
could cause injury or death, you should
. Emissions Performance Warranty
immediately inform the National High-
Details of these warranties may be found with
way Traffic Safety Administration
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty and
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Maintenance
Manual which comes with your
vehicle.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mitsubishi Motors Corpora-
tion.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-
888-327-4236
(TTY:
1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov;
or write to:
NHTSA Headquarters
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West Building
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Washington, DC 20590
800-333-0510.
For Puerto Rico
You can also obtain other information
Transport Canada - ASFAD
about motor vehicle safety from http://
330 Sparks Street
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of
Caribbean, Inc. call 1-787-251-8715 or
Ottawa, ON
write to:
K1A 0N5
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,
You can also obtain additional infor-
Inc.
To contact Mitsubishi Motors North
mation concerning motor vehicle
America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or
Customer Service Department
safety from
write to:
P.O. Box 192216
http://www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)
Mitsubishi Motors North America,
SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216
or
Inc.
For Guam
http://www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French).
Customer Relations Department
To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc. call
In addition to notifying Mitsubishi
P.O. Box 689040
(671)649-3673 or write to:
Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Franklin, TN 37068
Triple J Enterprises, Inc.
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of
P.O. Box 6066
Canada, Inc. call
1-888-576-4878 or
For vehicles sold in Canada
write to:
TAMUNING
If you live in Canada, and you believe
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada,
GUAM 96931
that your vehicle has a safety defect,
Inc.
For Saipan
you should immediately notify Trans-
Customer Relations Department
port Canada.
To contact Triple J Motors call (670)
P.O. Box 41009
234-7133 or write to:
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect
Investigations and Recalls Division,
4141 Dixie Road
Triple J Motors
you may call the toll-free number: 1-
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
P.O. Box 500487
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READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
SAIPAN, MP96950-0487
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
WARNING
and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
For American Samoa
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
To contact Pacific Marketing Inc. call
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Control
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
(AWC) should never be tested using a two
“ready”.
684(699)9140 or write to:
wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynam-
It is recommended you visit an authorized
Pacific Marketing, Inc.
ometers used by some states for emissions
Mitsubishi Motors dealer to set “ready condi-
testing), or similar equipment. Make sure you
P.O. Box 698
tion” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
inform test facility personnel that your vehicle
is equipped with AWC before it is placed on a
PAGO PAGO,
dynamometer. Using the wrong test equipment
AMERICAN SAMOA AS,
96799
may result in transmission damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
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EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
. External images from the multi-sensing
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
equipment is required, and access to the vehicle
front camera
(Available only when the
to record, in certain crash or near crashlike
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
SRS airbag or FCM system is activated)
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
manufacturer, other parties, such as law en-
The MI-PILOT Assist and other driver assis-
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
forcement, that have the special equipment, can
tance features do not record conversations,
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
read the information if they have access to the
sounds or images of the inside of the vehicle.
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
vehicle or the EDR.
To read this supplemental data, special equip-
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
ADDITIONAL DATA RE-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
recording unit is needed. This supplemental
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
CORDING
data will only be accessed with the consent of
record such data as:
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
the vehicle owner or lessee or as otherwise
. How various systems in your vehicle were
MI-PILOT Assist or other driver assistance
required or permitted by law. If downloaded,
operating;
features, it will also be equipped with supple-
Mitsubishi Motors and third parties entrusted by
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
mental data recording function intended to
Mitsubishi Motors may use the data recorded
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
assist in understanding how MI-PILOT Assist
for the purpose of improving Mitsubishi
or other driver assistance features performs in
. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
Motors’s vehicle safety performance.
certain nontrivial crash or near-crash scenarios.
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
Mitsubishi Motors and third parties entrusted by
Specifically, supplemental recording is designed
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
Mitsubishi Motors will not disclose/provide the
to capture the following:
These data can help provide a better under-
recorded data to a third party except:
. Driver operational status of the accelerator,
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
. With the consent of the vehicle owner or
brakes, steering, etc.
and injuries occur.
with the consent of the lessee
. Detection status of a vehicle ahead and lane
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
. In response to an official request from law
markers
only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no
enforcement, court order, governmental
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
. Vehicle information including distance to
agency, or other legally enforceable request
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.
vehicle ahead and lateral position
. For research purposes after the data is
name, gender, age and crash location) are
. Information on the operation of the MI-
modified such that it is no longer tied to a
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
PILOT Assist and other driver assistance
specific vehicle or vehicle owner
(anon-
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
features
ymized)
the type of personally identifying data routinely
. MI-PILOT Assist (or other driver assistance
acquired during a crash investigation.
features) malfunction diagnosis information
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