MY Owners Manual

Towing caravans and trailers
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Yo ur ve hi cl e ha s qua li ti es w hi ch ma ke it we ll
suited for normal towing operations provided
a few recommendations are observed. These
are primarily concerned with the prevention
of overloading of the vehicle and with the
selection of the proper equipment. If these
precautions are taken and driving habits are
regulated accordingly, the effects of towing
trailers and caravans can be minimized.
It should be noted that damage to the vehicle
caused directly or indirectly by operating
under conditions outside the limits set out on
this page will void the warranty, relative to
such damage.
The legal authorities require that a trailer or
caravan be fitted with stop, tail and turn sig-
nal lamps. An electrical kit can be fitted by
your authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS
dealer which meets legal requirements and
can be left on your vehicle permanently. It
may be necessary to fit additional rear vision
mirrors to both sides of your vehicle to give
clear vision past your trailer or caravan.
Ensure that your trailer or caravan complies
with the regulations of the particular State in
which you are travelling, e. g. lighting, safety
chains, brakes, mass, etc. Check that your
towbar tongue does not obscure your vehi-
cle’s number plate when the trailer or caravan
is disconnected. If it does, remove the tongue
ensuring that it is refitted securely when refit-
ted.
The maximum payload of the towing vehicle
does not exceed the requirements of each
maximum mass described in the “Vehicle
mass”. See “Specifications” for the payload
information.
Having established compliance with the State
regulations for permissible towing loads and
Towing caravans a nd trail-
ers
WARNING
 When connecting the trailer with Electric
Trailer Brake (ETB), use MITSUBISHI
MOTORS GENUINE ETB harness.
 If using an ETB harness other than MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE parts, an
unexpected reduction in drive force may
occur when using the manual trailer
brake override which could lead to insta-
bility and increase the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
 MITSUBISHI MOTORS recommends the
use of MITSUBISHI MOTORS towing
equipment where it is available. No recom-
mendation is made as to the make of equip-
ment which may be used if MITSUBISHI
MOTORS equipment is not available.
 The loads specified apply only if a MITSUB-
ISHI MOTORS GENUINE Parts Tow Bar
and other specified equipment is used.
State regulations
Permissible towing load and
requirements
CAUTION
 The trailer brake and towing hitch require-
ments as specified are minimum require-
ments only and MITSUBISHI MOTORS
recommend that a trailer brake and a load
distributing hitch is used whenever you are
towing, to improve stopping distance and
towing stability.
When using a load distributing hitch the load
on the trailer tyres increases. Do not exceed
the trailer tyre load rating.
With all towing operations it is important to
limit the towing vehicle payload as noted.
Failure to do so may result in exceeding the
maximum load rating of the tyres. This rat-
ing is marked on the tyre placard and may
also be displayed on the tyre sidewall.
Setting up for towing
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