Mitsubishi Galant. Manual - part 7
TOWING AND HOISTING
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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>
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TO W IN G A N D H O ISTIN G
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WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION
FRONT TOWING PICKUP
CAUTION
This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-
type equipment to prevent the bumper from deformation. If
this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equipment.
The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended
distances provided the parking brake is released. It is
recommended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup
whenever possible.
REAR TOWING PICKUP
CAUTION
•
This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-
type equipment to prevent the lower arm from
deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use a wheel lift or
flat bed equipment.
•
Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front
wheel for towing.
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Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral if vehicle will have
drive wheels on the ground.
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If these limits cannot be met, the front wheels must be
placed on a tow dolly.
Automatic transaxle vehicle may be towed on the front wheels
at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distances not to
exceed 30 km (18 miles).
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not
available, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front,
provided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear
wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.
AC000070AB
SLIDING TYPE
WHEEL LIFE TYPE
FLAT BED TYPE
AC000071AB
SLIDING TYPE
WHEEL LIFE TYPE
FLAT BED TYPE