towing MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV 2011 User Guide

NOTE
l To
prevent wind
noise or reduction in fuel
economy, remove the roof carrier when not
in use.
l Before using an automatic car wash, remove
the roof carrier.
l Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the sunroof (if so equip-
ped) when installing a roof carrier. Trailer towing
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In order
to
tow a trailer with your vehicle, when hav-
ing a trailer towing device mounted that meets all
relevant regulations in your area, 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.
When you are going to tow a trailer,
move the transfer shift lever to “4H” posi-
tion.
Selecting the “2H” drive may increase the
differential oil temperature, resulting in
possible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected
to excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.
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 “Vehicle
weight” on 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
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel-powered vehicles only) ............6-06
Removal of water from the fuel filter (diesel-powered vehicles only) ........................................................................... 6-06
Tool, jack and jack handle ............................................................ 6-07
How to change a tyre .................................................................... 6-09
Towing.......................................................................................... 6-15
Operation under adverse driving conditions .................................6-18For emergencies
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CAUTION
l
After
changing
the tyre and driving the ve-
hicle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retight-
en the wheel nuts to make sure that they
have not come loose.
l If the steering wheel vibrates when driv-
ing after changing the tyre, we recom-
mend you to have the tyres checked for
balance.
l Do not mix one type of tyre with another
or use a different size from the one listed.
This would cause early wear and poor han-
dling.
To store the flat tyre or spare tyre E00803400192
1. Attach the wheel to the spare wheel hanger
(A) while

aligning the holes in the wheel
with the bolts on the spare wheel hanger.
Using the wheel nut wrench, tighten the
spare wheel bolts firmly.

Tightening torque
37 to 54 Nm (Achieved by applying a force of 140 to
200 N
at the end of the wheel nut wrench sup-
plied with the vehicle.) 2. Reverse the opening procedure when closing
the spare wheel garnish.

Tightening torque

for spare wheel garnish
mounting bolt
11 to 25 Nm
(Achieved by applying a force of 40 to 92 N
at the end of the wheel nut wrench supplied
with the vehicle.) CAUTION
l
The spare
wheel
should always be se-
cured during vehicle operation. If a flat
tyre is changed, put the flat tyre in the
spare wheel mounting position, and use
the wheel nut wrench to secure it firmly.
NOTE l Have
your damaged

tyre repaired as soon as
possible. Towing
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing
is

necessary, we recommend you to have
it done by your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service.

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 authorized
MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer 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.
For emergencies
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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. 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 Be sure to shift the transfer shift lever to
“2H” position and transport the vehicle
with the driving wheels on a carriage
(Type C, D or E) as illustrated. Never try
to tow with the transfer shift lever in
“4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” positions and
with the front or rear wheels on the
ground (Type B or Type C) as illustrated.
This could result in driving system dam-
age or the vehicle may jump at the car-
riage. If you cannot shift the transfer
shift lever to the “2H” position or the
transmission is malfunctioning or dam-
aged, transport the vehicle with all
wheels on a carriage (Type D or E) as il-
lustrated.
l As your vehicle equipped with the Active
Stability & Traction Control system
(ASTC), if the vehicle is towed with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” position and on-
ly the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised off the ground, the active
Traction Control System may operate, re-
sulting in an accident. CAUTION
l
If you tow
the vehicles with A/T with the
driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as
illustrated, make sure that the towing
speed and distance given below are never
exceeded, causing damage to the transmis-
sion.

Petrol-powered vehicles
Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (31 miles)

Diesel-powered vehicles
Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 80 km (50 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift

lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion (M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (A/T).
Release the parking brake. CAUTION
l
Never tow
an
A/T vehicle with the front
wheels up (and the rear wheels on the
ground) (Type B) when the A/T fluid lev-
el is low. This may cause serious and ex-
pensive damage to the transmission. For emergencies
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Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type C)
Place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion (M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (A/T). Turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” position and secure the steering wheel in a
straight ahead position with a rope or tie-down
strap. Never place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position when towing.
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 hooks (A) and rear towinghooks (B) are located as shown in the illustra-
tions. Secure the tow rope to the towing hook.
Front
Rear NOTE
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.
l Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Keep the engine running. If the engine is not running, turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position to un-
lock the steering wheel. CAUTION
l
When the engine
is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump
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.
l Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” posi-
tion. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position (with

M/T) or the selector lever in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (with A/T).
4. Shift the transfer shift lever to “2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law. (Follow the local driving laws and
regulations.)
6. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained between the drivers of both ve-
hicles, and that the vehicles travel at low
speed. CAUTION
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.
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. For emergencies
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CAUTION
l
When the vehicle with A/T is to be towed
by another vehicle with all the wheels on
the ground, make sure that the towing
speed and distance given below are never
exceeded, avoiding damage to the trans-
mission.

Petrol-powered vehicles
Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (31 miles)

Diesel-powered vehicles
Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 80 km (50 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
If your vehicle tows another vehicle
Only use the

rear towing hook as shown in the illus-
tration. Secure the tow rope to the rear towing hook. CAUTION
l
When you are
going to tow another vehi-
cle, move the transfer shift lever to “4H”
position.
Selecting “2H” drive may increase the dif-
ferential oil temperature, resulting in pos-
sible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected
to excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.
NOTE l Do
not tow

a vehicle heavier than your own
vehicle. Operation under adverse driving
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On a flooded road l Avoid flooded
roads.

Water could enter the
brake discs, resulting in temporarily ineffec-
tive brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the
brake pedal to see if the brakes operate prop-
erly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal
several times while driving in order to dry
the brake pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with many
puddles a layer of water may form between
the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on
the road, resulting in loss of steering stability
and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre inflation pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road l When driving
on

a snow-covered or frozen
road, it is recommended that you use snow
tyres or tyre chains. Refer to the “Snow
tyres” and “Tyre chains” sections.
l Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceler-
ation, abrupt brake application and sharp cor-
nering. For emergencies
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Tyre inflation pressures
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Except for vehicles for Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan Tyre size Up to 5 passengers Up to max. load At trailer towing
Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
265/65R17 112H 2.2 bar (220 kPa) 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.8 bar (280 kPa) 2.6 bar (260 kPa) 3.0 bar (300 kPa)
265/65R17 112S 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.6 bar (260 kPa) 2.6 bar (260 kPa) 3.0 bar (300 kPa) 2.6 bar (260 kPa) 3.0 bar (300 kPa)
265/60R18 110H 2.2 bar (220 kPa) 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.8 bar (280 kPa)
2.6 bar (260 kPa)
3.2 bar (320 kPa) *3.0 bar (300 kPa)
3.5 bar (350 kPa) *
* : 5-door models Vehicles for Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan
Tyre size Up to 5 passengers Up to max. load At trailer towing
Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear
265/65R17 112H
2.0 bar (200 kPa)
*
2.2 bar (220 kPa) 2.2 bar (220 kPa)
*
2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.8 bar (280 kPa) 2.6 bar (260 kPa) 3.0 bar (300 kPa)265/60R18 110H
2.0 bar (200 kPa)
*
2.2 bar (220 kPa) 2.2 bar (220 kPa)
*
2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.8 bar (280 kPa) 2.6 bar (260 kPa) 3.0 bar (300 kPa)
* : Vehicles for 3000 models 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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3-door models Item 3200 models
3800 modelsVehicles except for Russia, Ukraine and Ka-
zakhstan Vehicles for Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan
M/T A/T M/T A/T
Kerb weight Without optional
parts
2,085 kg 2,020 kg
*1
2,085 kg 2,020 kg *2
2,100 kg 2,090 kg2,005 kg With full optional
parts
2,190 kg
2,190 kg2,200 kg2,190 kg2,090 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight
2,665 kg, 2,765 kg*3
2,705 kg, 2,765 kg*3
2,530 kg, 2,630 kg *3Maximum axle
weight Front
1,250 kgRear
1,600 kgMaximum towable
weight With brake
2,800 kg, 3,000 kg*4
2,800 kgWithout brake
750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight
120 kg 115 kgMaximum permissible mass of the cou-
pling device
*2 34 kgMaximum roof
load With roof rails
100 kgWithout roof rails
100 kg, 80 kg*4 Seating capacity
5 persons, 2 persons*2
*1 : Vehicles with only t2,020 kghe front seats
*2 : Vehicles with only the front seats
*3 : In case of trailer towing
*4 : Vehicles with 265/60R18 size tyre Specifications
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NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.
5-door models Item 3000 models 3200 models
3800 modelsVehicles except for Russia, Uk-
raine and Kazakhstan Vehicles for Russia, Ukraine and
Kazakhstan M/T A/T M/T A/T M/T A/T
Kerb weight Without optional
parts
2,100 kg 2,110 kg 2,280 kg,
2,185 kg *1 2,265 kg,
2,170 kg *1
2,265 kg 2,255 kg 2,160 kg With full optional
parts
2,200 kg 2,210 kg 2,395 kg,
2,300 kg *1 2,380 kg,
2,285 kg *1
2,390 kg 2,380 kg 2,270 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight
2,810 kg, 2,835 kg*2
3,030 kg, 3,130 kg*2 2,910 kg,
3,010 kg *2 Maximum axle
weight Front
1,250 kg 1,330 kg1,300 kgRear
1,650 kg, 1,765 kg*2
1,780 kg, 1,925 kg*2Maximum towable
weight With brake
1,800 kg
3,300 kg*3
, 3,500 kg *4
3,300 kgWithout brake
750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight
75 kg140 kg 135 kgMaximum permissible mass of the cou-
pling device
*1 34 kgMaximum roof
load With roof rails
100 kgWithout roof rails
100 kg*3
, 80 kg *4 Seating capacity
7 persons, 2 persons*1
*1 : Vehicles with only the front seats
*2 : In case of trailer towing
*3 : Vehicles with 265/65R17 size tyre
*4 : Vehicles with 265/60R18 size tyre Specifications
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Seat belt 2-20
Adjustable seat belt anchor 2-21Child restraint 2-23
Force limiter system 2-23
Inspection 2-33
Pregnant women restraint
2-22
Pretensioner system 2-23
Rear/second, third seat belt storage 2-22
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-21
Seats Adjustment 2-05
Armrest 2-08,2-10
Front seats 2-05
Head restraints 2-11
Heated seats 2-08
Lumbar support 2-07
Making a flat seat 2-18
Making a luggage area 2-12
Rear seats 2-09
Seat arrangement 2-03
Second seats 2-09
Third seat 2-11
Security alarm system 1-10
Service precaution 8-02
Service reminder 3-02,3-03
Side airbag system 2-40
Side box 5-93
Snow tyres 8-15
Spark plug 9-11
Specifications 9-02
Starting 4-14
Steering Power steering fluid 8-10,9-15
Power steering system 4-41
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-08
Steering wheel lock 4-13
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-57
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-24 Replacement 8-27
Storage spaces 5-91
Sun visors 5-84
Sunglasses holder 5-94
Sunroof 1-17 Lock switch 1-18
Safety mechanism 1-18
Sunshade 1-19
Super select 4WD II 4-24
Supplemental restraint system 2-33 How the Supplemental Restraint System
works 2-34
Servicing 2-43
Warning lamp 2-43
T Tachometer 3-02
Tail lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-27
Tank capacity

03
Third seat 2-11
Tools 6-07 Storage 6-07
Towing 6-15
Trailer towing 4-57
Transfer oil 9-15
Transmission Automatic transmission 4-19
Manual transmission 4-16
Tripmeter 3-02
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-08
Turn-signal lever 3-35
Tyres 8-12 How to change a tyre 6-09
Inflation pressures 8-13
Rotation 8-14
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-12 Snow tyres 8-15
Spare wheel information 6-09
Tyre chains 8-15
U USB input terminal 5-82
Used engine
oils

safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 06
V Vanity mirror 5-84
Vanity mirror lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31
Vehicle care precautions

7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-04
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-06
Vehicle weight 9-07
Ventilators 5-02
W Warning lamps 3-09
Washer
Fluid 8-07,9-15
Switch 3-37,3-41
Washing 7-03
Water temperature gauge 3-05
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-19
Weight 9-07
Wheel condition

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Wheel Alphabetical index
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