What is the rod thing on front bumper corner on a mitsubishi chariot/spacewagon ?

Question

On the mitsubishi chariot/spacewagon, near side corner bumper there is a retractable rod controled by a swith on dash as "pole". What is this and what does it do ?

Answer 1

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this is your parking director - if it hits the curb/tree/someone ---- you are too close.

Answer 2

That'd be on an import. It's supposed to help you line up with the kerb.

Answer 3

It is for bicyclers that get in the way.

Simply flip the switch swerve over a little.

The bar is designed to hit the in the rear of the leg and get them off the road - and into the trails where they belong

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Nothing against bikes - well yea I guess it is.