snow chains MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART 2010 8.G Owners Manual

For emergencies
6-11
6
To remove the compact spare tire
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1. Lift up the luggage floor board.
For front-wheel drive vehicles, pull the luggage floor
board (A) rearward to release the hooks (B), and then lift
it up.

The compact spare tire should be used only tempo-
rarily. While the compact spare tire is being used,
the tire pressure monitoring system will not function
properly. Have the tire replaced or repaired at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.
If your vehicle has aluminum type wheels, you can
use the same wheel nuts on the compact spare tire
wheel.
Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with
the compact spare tire.
Avoid fast starting and braking when driving with
the compact spare tire.
Do not drive through automatic car washes and over
obstacles that could possibly damage the underside
of your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is
smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance
between the ground and your vehicle.
Because the compact spare tire is designed only for
your vehicle, do not use it on any other vehicle.
Do not put the compact spare tire on a different
wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare
wheel. Otherwise, you could damage these parts or
other parts on your vehicle.
Do not use snow chain with your compact spare tire.
Using a chain could cause damage to your vehicle
and loss of the chains.
CAUTION
!
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For emergencies
6-25
6
On snowy or icy roads
When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use
snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.
There may be state or local regulations about using snow
tires. Always check the regulations in your local area
before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snow
tires” on page 7-37 and “Tire chains” on page 7-37.

Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp
turns, or slam on the brakes.

Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.

If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed,
take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction
of the skid.

If your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking sys-
tem (ABS), hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it
depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which will result
in reduced braking performance.

If your vehicle is not equipped with an anti-lock braking
system (ABS), pump the brake pedal with short rapid jabs,
each time fully applying and fully releasing for greatest
effect.

After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to
move your vehicle due to freeze-up of the brake. Depress
the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle
after confirming safety of the vehicle.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy, rutted
roads or over potholes.
CAUTION
!
Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The
vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from
the ice, possibly resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
!
Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes can
damage the tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires
are especially at risk for damage.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-37
7
Snow tires
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In some areas of the country, snow tires are required for winter
driving. If snow tires are required in your area, you must
choose snow tires of the same size and type as the original tires
provided with your vehicle. Snow tires should also be installed
on all four wheels. Otherwise your safety and vehicle handling
can be reduced.
Even where laws may permit it, snow tires should not be oper-
ated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).Tire chains
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CAUTION
!
If the tires have arrows (A) indicating the correct
direction of rotation, swap the front and rear tires
on the left-hand side of the vehicle and the front and
rear tires on the right-hand side of the vehicle sepa-
rately. Keep each tire on its original side of the vehi-
cle. When installing the tires, make sure the arrows
point in the direction in which the wheels will turn
when the vehicle moves forward. Any tire whose
arrow points in the wrong direction will not perform
to its full potential.
CAUTION
!
Avoid the combined use of different types of tires.
Using different types of tires can affect vehicle per-
formance and safety.
Front
CAUTION
!
If flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change to
tapered nuts when using snow tires with steel
wheels.
Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be
used, because your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sen-
sor damage, as it will not be possible to install the
tire pressure sensor properly.
CAUTION
!
Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The
clearance between the chains and the body is not
sufficient to allow proper clearance, and the vehicle
body might be damaged.
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Alphabetical index
7
Tires 7-29
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-32
Maintenance 7-34
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Rotation 7-36
Size (tire and wheel) 9-10
Snow tires 7-37
Tire and loading information placard 4-9
,9-4
Tire chains 7-37
Tread wear indicators 7-35
Tissue holder 3-281
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-22
Trailer towing 4-13
Transfer oil 7-19
Trunk area light
Replacement 7-89
Trunk lid 3-59
Turbocharger operation 3-90
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-211
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Lever 3-225
Replacement 7-71Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-105
Fluid 7-19
,9-11
Gearshift lever operation 3-106
Gearshift lever position display 3-108
Manual shift 3-116
Manual shift display 3-121
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-115
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-114
Warning display 3-110
V
Vanity mirror 3-269
Vehicle care precautions 7-89
Vehicle dimensions 9-6
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-3
Vehicle weights 9-7
Vents 5-2
W
Warning lights 3-211
Washer
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Switch 3-234
Windshield washer 3-234
Waxing 7-93
Weights 9-7
Welcome light 3-222
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