towing MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2017 6.G User Guide

Towing 8-12 For emergencies
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1. Align the tire air valve (C) and the wheel cover notch (D). 2. Push the bottom (F) of the wheel cover into the wheel. 3. Gently push in both sides (G) of the wheel cover and hold them in place with bothknees.
4. Gently tap around the circumference of the wheel cover at the top (H), then pushthe wheel cover into place.
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If towing is necessary, we recommend you tohave it done by a commercial tow truck ser- vice. When towing is required, transport the vehi-cle using a tow truck. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle.
There may be local regulations concerning towing in your area. Obey the regulations of the area where you are driving your vehicle.
NOTE
 Full wheel covers have a symbol mark (E) valve location. Before installing the wheel cover to thewheel, make sure that the opening with the symbol mark is correctly aligned with the air valve.
To w i n g If your vehicle needs to be towed
CAUTION Do not attempt to be
towed by another vehi-
cle with a rope.NOTE
 Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing. These hooks are provided only for the pur-pose of transporting
the vehicle itself.
 Your vehicle cannot
tow any other vehicle.
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Catalytic converter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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Only use the designated positions shown in the illustration.
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline willdestroy the emission-control effectiveness of the converter. Normally, the
catalytic converter does not
require maintenance. Ho
wever, it is important
to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly.
To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”.  Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.  Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine. Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed, such as
when performing diagnostic tests. Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning. To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when stopping the engine.
If your vehicle is raised with a garage jack *- Front of the vehicleWA R N I N G Set a garage jack only at the position shown here. If the gar
age jack is set a
wrong position, it could damage your vehicle and/or your
vehicle might fall
from the jack causing injury or death.
Never use the rear suspensions as a jack-ing point.
 Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur- face.Otherwise, the jack might slip and causepersonal injury. Always
use the jack on a
flat, hard surface. Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand or pebblesunder the jack base.
Catalytic converter
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic
converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced
promptly. Running your
vehicle when it is ove
rheated may result in
damage to the conve
rter and vehicle.
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N GDo not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as drygrass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Quality grading
...............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
...............
9-16
Rotation
.........................................
9-17
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-5
Snow tires
......................................
9-18
Tire and loading information placard 11-3 Tire chains
.....................................
9-18
To change a tire
................................
8-6
Tread wear indicator
.......................
9-16
Tools
...................................................
8-5
Storage
............................................
8-5
Towing
..............................................
8-12
Trailer towing
.....................................
6-11
Trunk lid
............................................
5-27
Turn signal light
Indicators
.......................................
5-76
Lever
.............................................
5-81
U
USB input terminal
...........................
5-105
How to connect a USB memory device
....
5-106 How to connect an iPod
.................
5-107
V
Vanity mirror
...................................
5-109
Vehicle care precautions
......................
9-32
Vehicle dimensions
.............................
11-3
Vehicle labeling
..................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
.........
6-3
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-4
Vents
..................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
...................................
5-76
Washer
Fluid
.......................................
9-9
, 11-5
Switch
...................................
5-82
, 5-83
Washing
............................................
9-33
Waxing
.............................................
9-34
Weights
.............................................
11-4
Wheel
Covers
...........................................
8-11
Specification
..................................
11-5
Wiper
Switch
...........................................
5-82
Wiper blades
..................................
9-19
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