trailer MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 2020 (in English) User Guide

Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
6
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf- ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to pre-vent the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety chain procedures, consultyour authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN- UAL”. Especially important in traileroperation are automatic transaxle fluid, engine oil, rear axle oil, belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered inthis manual.For details, please refer to the “Vehicle care and maintenance” section. Check periodically to see that all hitch nutsand bolts are tight. Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,250 lb (567 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat- ter how successful it may seem, any attemptto attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic system will lower braking effec- tiveness and create a potential hazard.
Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, and local regulations.Check with your local recreational vehicle dealer for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehi-cle. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you should have a qualified tech- nician install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment orinstallation can cause damage to your vehi- cle’s electrical system and affect your vehicle warranty. Many states and Canadian provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer.Even if not required, you should install spe- cial mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you, or if the trailer creates a blind spot. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation.
NOTE
 Mitsubishi Motors recommends that sway control be used when
ever you are towing, to
improve towing stability. For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTION Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If the coupling unit or hitch ball experiences a problem, the trailer may separate from your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow- ing Trailer brakes
Trailer lights Additional trailer equipment
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Trailer towing 6-14 Driving safety
6
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’llwant to get to know your trailer. Acquaint
yourself with the feel
of handling and braking
with the added weight of the trailer. Always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly asresponsive as your vehicle is without a trailer. Before you start, check the trailer hitch, safety chains, tires and mirror adjustment. Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the cold inflation pressure listed in the manual.You’ll find these numbers on the tire and loading information placard at the sill of the driver’s door.Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-15. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehi-cle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sud- den turns.
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, becauseyou’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move thetrailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider than normal turns to help prevent thetrailer from striking shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Operating hints
WA R N I N G If you have a rear window open and you tow a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas which you cannot see or smell could come into your vehicle. It cancause unconsciousness or death. Refer to “Exhaust system” on page 9-22. To maximize your safety when towing atrailer:• Have your exhaust system inspected forleaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip.• Keep the rear windows closed.• If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window or another opening, drive with your front, main heating or cooling system on and with the blower onany speed. This will bring fresh, outside air into your vehicle. Do not use recircu- lation because it only recirculates the airinside your vehicle. Refer to “Air selec- tion switch” on page 7-9.
Driver preparation
Vehicle preparation Tire Following distance
Passing Backing up Making turns
CAUTION Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be dam- aged. Avoid making sharp turns while tow-ing a trailer.
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-15
6
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Towing a trailer puts additional burden on the engine and transaxle, which may cause over- heating. Following are some suggestions to reduce overheating: When towing at high altitudes, engine coolant and automatic transaxle fluid will overheat at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar to over-heating. To avoid this
, let the engine run
while parked (preferably on level ground)
with the automatic transaxle in the “P” (PARK) position for a few minutes before turning the engine off.  If the engine coolant temperature indica- tor flashes on the information screen in the multi-information display or the engine power drops suddenly, refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.  If the warning display or warning display illuminates, refer to “Warning dis- play” on page 5-66.
Reduce speed and downshift before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t
downshift, prolonged or frequent applicationof the brakes can cause reduced braking effi- ciency and performance. You can tow in “D” (DRIVE) position. How- ever, you may want to shift the selector leverto the 3rd or a lower position, under heavy loads or hilly conditions. Always place chocks or blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set and
that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. Avoid parking on a hill with a trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the following: 1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied. 2. Have someone place chocks or blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. When the chocks or blocks are in place,release your brakes slowly until the chocks or blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly.5. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)position and turn off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a hill: 1. Check that the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position. 2. Start the engine. Be sure to keep the brakepedal depressed. 3. Set the selector lever to the “D” (DRIVE) position or “R” (REVERSE) position.4. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or
back away from the
chocks or blocks. Stop and apply yourbrakes. 5. Have someone retrieve the chocks or blocks.
Overheating
Cause of over-
heating
Solution
Air conditioning on Turn off Highway speeds Reduce speed Going up hills
Select lower gear posi- tion
Stop-and-go city traffic
With the vehicle stopped, shift to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and idle the engine at high idle.
Driving on hills Parking
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Vehicle weights
Specifications 11-5
11
N01147602070
* : Vehicles equipped with roof rails GVWR: maximum total weight (load) limit specified for the vehicle GAWR: maximum weight (load) limit sp
ecified for the front or rear axle
Seating capacity: the maximum number of occupantsVehicle weights Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4,630 lb (2,100 kg)Gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
Front 2,646 lb (1,200 kg)Rear 2,557 lb (1,160 kg)
Maximum trailer weight
1 or 2 persons seated
With brake 2,000 lb (907 kg)Without brake 1,250 lb (567 kg)
3–5 persons seated
With brake 1,500 lb (680 kg)Without brake 1,250 lb (567 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight
827 lb (375 kg)
Maximum roof load
*
110 lb (50 kg)
Seating capacity
5 persons
NOTE
Vehicle usage condition should neve
r exceed above “Maximum” values.
 Roof load is important because it affects the vehicle capac
ity weight. Refer to “Loading
cargo on the roof” on page 6-10.
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
T
Tail light
Bulb location and capacity
...............
9-28
Tank capacity
....................
.................
11-7
Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
..............
3-5
Theft-alarm system
.............................
5-41
Ticket holder
.....................
...............
5-211
Tire
...........................
........................
9-12
Inflation pressure
............................
9-15
Maintenance
..................
.................
9-17
Quality grading
...............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
...............
9-16
Rotation
....................
.....................
9-17
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-7
Snow tires
.....................
.................
9-18
Tire and loading information placard 11-3Tire chains
....................
.................
9-18
To change a tire
................
................
8-6
Tread wear indicator
.......................
9-17
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
.....
5-126 Tools
.........................
..........................
8-5
Storage
.........................
...................
8-5
Towing
......................
........................
8-11
Trailer towing
....................
.................
6-11
Transfer oil
................
.................
9-9
, 11-7
Turbocharger operation
.......................
5-63
Turn signal light
Indicators
....................
.................
5-183
Lever
......................
.....................
5-199
U
USB input terminal
............................
5-209
How to connect a USB memory device
....
5-209How to connect an iPod
.................
5-210
V
Vanity mirror
...................
.................
5-211
Vanity mirror lights
Bulb location and capacity
..............
9-29
Vehicle care precautions
.....................
9-35
Vehicle dimensions
............................
11-4
Vehicle labeling
..................
...............
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
.........
6-4
Vehicle weights
...................
...............
11-5
Vents
..........................
........................
7-2
W
Warning lights
.................
.................
5-184
Washer
Fluid
....................
...................
9-9
, 11-7
Rear window washer
.....................
5-206
Switch
.....................
.....................
5-205
Washing
......................
......................
9-37
Waxing
......................
........................
9-38
Weights
........................
.....................
11-5
Wheel
Specification
.................
.................
11-7
Wiper
Rear window wiper
.......................
5-206
Switch
......................
...................
5-202
Wiper blades
.................
.................
9-19
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