towing MITSUBISHI ASX 2009 1.G User Guide

NOTE
l To
prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel
economy, remove the roof carrier when not
in use.
l Remove the roof carrier before using an auto-
matic car wash.
l Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the tailgate when installing
a roof carrier. Trailer towing
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In
order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, have a
trailer towing device that meets all relevant regula-
tions in your area, mounted consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer
may differ from country to country. You are ad-
vised to obey the regulations in each area. CAUTION
l
Danger of Accident!
A

towing bar should be fitted according
to MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.
Maximum towable weight with brake
and maximum trailer-nose weight
Never
exceed the maximum towable weight with
brake and the maximum trailer-nose weight as lis-
ted in the specifications.
(Refer to page 9-07.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight by
10 % of the gross combination weight for every in-
crease of 1,000 m above sea-level, as the engine out-
put is lowered owing to decrease in atmospheric
pressure. Towing bar mounting specifications
See

the following table for fixing points (A) for the
towing bar. Starting and driving
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If the vehicle breaks down
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Emergency starting ....................................................................... 6-02
Engine overheating ....................................................................... 6-04
Tools, jack and tyre repair kit ....................................................... 6-06
How to change a tyre .................................................................... 6-12
Towing.......................................................................................... 6-19
Operation under adverse driving conditions .................................6-22For emergencies
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Tools, jack and tyre repair kit
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Storage
The
tools, jack and tyre repair kit are stowed in the
luggage compartment.
The storage location of the tools, jack and tyre re-
pair kit should be remembered in case of an emer-
gency.
Vehicles with spare wheel 1- Tools
2-

Jack
Vehicles with tyre repair kit 1- Tools
2-

Jack
3- Tyre repair set
4- Tyre compressor
Tools E00801900627 1- Wheel nut wrench
2-

Jack bar
3- Towing hook Jack
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Before

removing the jack, lift up the luggage floor
board.
Vehicles with spare wheel
Vehicles with tyre repair kit For emergencies
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Towing
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If
you need to tow your vehicle, we recommend
that you contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or tow truck company.

In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a
tow truck.
l The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle’s underside reveals
that oil or some other fluid is leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow
the vehicle.
Please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.

Only when you cannot receive a towing service
from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point or commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in “Emergency towing” in this part. The regulations concerning towing may differ from
country
to country. It is recommended that you
obey the regulations of the area where you are driv-
ing your vehicle.
Do not tow 4WD vehicles, or 2WD vehicles with CVT, with
this style.
Do not tow 4WD vehicles with this style. Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
l
This
vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift
will damage the bumper and front end.
l Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type
B) as illustrated.
This could result in the driving system
damage.
l Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front
or rear wheels on the ground (Type B or
Type C) as illustrated. This could result
in driving system damage or the vehicle
may jump at the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.
l On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is
malfunctioning or damaged, transport
the vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
l 4WD vehicles cannot be towed with only
the front or rear tyres on the ground even
if they are in “2WD” drive mode. For emergencies
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CAUTION
l
[For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Ac-
tive Stability Control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the opera-
tion mode in ON and only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off
the ground (Type B or C), the ASC may
operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to
the “ACC” position or put the operation
mode in ACC.
When towing the vehicle with the front
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or
the operation mode as follows.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
The ignition switch is in “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position or
put the operation mode in ACC and secure the steer-
ing wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope
or tiedown strap. Never place the ignition switch in
the “LOCK” position or put the operation mode in
OFF when towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion

(M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (CVT).
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a rope
secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
if your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful at-
tention to the following points:
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle
1. The front towing hook (A) is located asshown in the illustration. Secure the tow rope
to the front towing hook. NOTE
l Do

not use the tie-down hooks (B) for tow-
ing. These hooks are provided only for the
purpose of transporting the vehicle itself.
Using any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook (A) could result in damage to vehi-
cle body. l
Using
a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
2. Keep the engine running. If the engine is not running, perform the fol-
lowing operation to unlock the steering wheel.
[Except for vehicles with keyless operation
system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position (M/T) or “ON” position
(CVT).
[For vehicles with the keyless operation sys-
tem]
Put the operation mode in ACC or ON (M/T)
or ON (CVT).
NOTE l For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate the
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before stop-
ping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-20. For emergencies
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WARNING
l When the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering system
do not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering ef-
fort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual. CAUTION
l
Do
not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode
in OFF. The steering wheel will lock, caus-
ing loss of control.
3. Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or the selector lever in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law.
(Follow the local driving laws and regula-
tions.) CAUTION
l
The
person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the
rope never becomes slack.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning; such operation
could cause damage to the towing hooks
or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as
a result. CAUTION
l
When
towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing
the effectiveness. In this situation, have
your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
l When the vehicle equipped with CVT is
to be towed by another vehicle with the
all wheels on the ground, make sure that
the towing speed and distance given be-
low are never exceeded, causing damage
to the transmission.

Towing speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
Towing distance: 40 km (25 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
If your vehicle tows another vehicle 1. Take
out the towing hook, wheel nut wrench
and jack bar.
Refer to “Tools, jack and tyre repair kit” on
page 6-06. 2. Cover
the end of the jack bar (C) with cloth
and use it to remove the lid from the rear
bumper. 3. Use
the wheel nut wrench (D) to firmly at-
tach the towing hook. 4. Always
attach the tow rope to the towing
hook. Otherwise, the instructions are the
same as for “When being towed by another
vehicle”.
5. When finished towing, remove the towing hook, and stow it in the specified location. For emergencies
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Tyre inflation pressures
E01001402380Item Tyre size Front Rear At trailer towing
Front Rear
Normal tyre 215/65R16 98H
2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa] 2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa]
215/60R17 96H 2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa] 2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa]
Temporary spare tyre T125/90D16
T155/90D16
4.2 bar (60 psi) [420 kPa]
—
215/65R16 2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa] —Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.Maintenance
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Vehicle weight
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Petrol-powered vehicles Item 1600 models 1800 models
INFORM INVITE INTENSE
INSTYLE
INVITE INTENSE
ULTIMATE Kerb weight Without optional parts 1,270 kg
1,290 kg, 1,300 kg*1
1,290 kg 1,385 kg1,390 kg With full optional
parts
1,300 kg
1,353 kg, 1,313 kg *1
1,353 kg 1,398 kg1,443 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight
1,870 kg, 1,925 kg*2
1,970 kg, 2,035 kg*2Maximum axle
weight Front
930 kg 1,030 kgRear
1,000 kg, 1,070 kg*2
1,000 kg, 1,085 kg*2Maximum towable
weight With brake
1,100 kg 1,300 kgWithout brake
685 kg 725 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight
55 kg65 kgMaximum roof load
80 kgSeating capacity
5 persons
*1 : Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine
*2 : In case of trailer towing NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation. Specifications
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Item 2000 models
2WD 4WD
M/T CVT
INVITE INTENSE
ULTIMATE INVITE INTENSE
ULTIMATE INVITE INTENSE
ULTIMATE Kerb weight Without optional
parts
1,355 kg 1,360 kg 1,420 kg 1,425 kg 1,450 kg 1,455 kg With full optional
parts
1,368 kg 1,413 kg 1,433 kg 1,478 kg 1,463 kg 1,508 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight
1,970 kg, 2,035 kg*Maximum axle
weight Front
1,030 kgRear
1,000 kg, 1,085 kg*Maximum towable
weight With brake
1,300 kgWithout brake
725 kg 750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight
65 kgMaximum roof load
80 kgSeating capacity
5 persons*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation. Specifications
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Diesel-powered vehicles
Item 2WD
4WD
INFORM INVITE
INTENSE
INSTYLE Kerb weight Without optional parts
1,450 kg1,460 kg1,525 kg With full optional parts
1,472 kg1,523 kg1,588 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight
2,060 kg, 2,130 kg*Maximum axle weight Front
1,120 kgRear
1,000 kg, 1,090 kg*Maximum towable weight With brake
1,400 kgWithout brake
750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight
70 kgMaximum roof load
80 kgSeating capacity
5 persons*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation. Specifications
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