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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
6
A safety chain must always be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf-
ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain
should cross under the trailer tongue to pre-
vent the tongue from dropping to the ground
in case it becomes damaged or separated.
For correct safety chain procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR-
RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-
UAL”. Especially important in trailer
operation are automatic transaxle fluid,
engine oil, rear axle oil, belt, cooling system
and brake system. Each of these is covered in
this manual.
For details, please refer to the “Vehicle care
and maintenance” section.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts
and bolts are tight.
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any
trailer having a total weight of 1,250 lb
(567 kg) or more be equipped with its own
electric or surge-type brakes.
If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tap
into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat-
ter how successful it may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic system will lower braking effec-
tiveness and create a potential hazard.
Trailer lights and equipment must comply
with federal, state, and local regulations.
Check with your local recreational vehicle
dealer for the requirements in your area, and
use only equipment designed for your vehi-
cle.
Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type
and brand, you should have a qualified tech-
nician install a suitable connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment or
installation can cause damage to your vehi-
cle’s electrical system and affect your vehicle
warranty.
Many states and Canadian provinces require
special outside mirrors when towing a trailer.
Even if not required, you should install spe-
cial mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind
you, or if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any
other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.
NOTE
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that sway
control be used whenever you are towing, to
improve towing stability.
For further information, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTION
Never tow a trailer without using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailer
and the vehicle. If the coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a problem, the trailer may
separate from your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow-
ing
Trailer brakes
Trailer lights
Additional trailer equipment
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