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Mitsubishi Mirage (2022 year). Manual in english - page 5

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

3. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you,

5. Install a new battery with the + side (A)

WARNING

insert the cloth-covered tip of a flat blade

up.

• Do not use, store, or take a battery any

screwdriver into the notch in the case and

place where it may be exposed to

+ side

use it to open the case.

extremely high temperature or extremely

low air pressure.

- side

CAUTION

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z

When the remote control transmitter case is

Coin type

opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc.

battery

out. Also, do not touch the internal compo-

CR2032

nents.

z

Dispose of used battery according to regula-

tions for the disposal of battery.

6. Close the case firmly.

7. Install the emergency key removed in step

2.

1. Before replacing the battery, remove static

NOTE

8. Check the keyless entry system to see that

electricity from your body by touching a

z

Be sure to perform the procedure with the

it works.

metal grounded object.

Mitsubishi mark facing you. If the

2. Remove the emergency key from the

Mitsubishi mark is not facing you when you

F.A.S.T-key.

NOTE

open the case, the transmitter may come out.

Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-20.

z You may purchase a replacement battery at

an electric appliance store.

4. Remove the used battery.

z An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can

replace the battery for you if you prefer.

Features and controls

5-25

Door locks

Door locks

To lock and unlock with the key

NOTE

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(driver’s door)

z

When locking or unlocking with the key,

only the driver’s door will be locked or

WARNING

unlocked.

Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to

To lock or unlock all doors and the liftgate,

z

Make sure all doors are tightly closed and

lock the door. After checking that the door is

use the power door lock switches, the key-

locked while driving.

locked, turn the key back to the center and

less entry system or the F.A.S.T-key opera-

• Locked doors, in combination with the

remove it.

tion. (if so equipped)

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use of seat belts, can help reduce the risk

Refer to “Power door locks” on page 5-27,

of ejection in an accident.

“Keyless entry system” on pages 5-6 and

• Locked doors can help keep passengers,

5-22, and “To operate using the F.A.S.T.-

especially small children, from opening

key” on page 5-12.

doors and falling out of moving vehicles.

z

In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key,

• Locked doors can help prevent outsiders

the passenger’s door can be locked and

from gaining access to your vehicle when

unlocked using the emergency key.

you slow or come to a stop.

Refer to “Emergency key” on page 5-20.

z

Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it.

Children who get into unlocked vehicles

may not be able to get out. Children

trapped inside vehicles can quickly be

To lock or unlock the door from

overcome by heat and suffer serious

the inside

injury or death due to heat stroke.

1-

Lock

z

Never leave a child alone in the vehicle. In

2-

Unlock

Move the lock knob to the lock position to

addition to the risk of heat stroke, chil-

dren can activate switches and controls,

lock the door.

resulting in an injury or fatal accident.

All doors should be kept locked while driv-

z

When closing a door, make sure that the

ing.

door is fully closed and the door-ajar

warning display goes out on the informa-

tion screen on the multi-information dis-

play. If the door is ajar it could open while

driving and cause an accident.

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Features and controls

Power door locks

Operation mode ON reminder

system (vehicles equipped with

the F.A.S.T.-key)

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If the driver’s door is opened while the engine

is stopped and the operation mode is in any

position other than OFF, the operation mode

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ON buzzer will sound intermittently to

remind you to put the operation mode in OFF.

1- Lock

2- Unlock

Power door locks

Key reminder system (except

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The driver’s door can be unlocked without

for vehicles equipped with the

using the lock knob by pulling on the inside

NOTE

F.A.S.T.-key)

door handle.

z

When locking or unlocking with the key on

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the driver’s door, only the driver’s door will

If the ignition switch is turned off and the

lock or unlock.

To lock the door without using

driver’s door is opened with the key in the

z

Repeated continuous operation between lock

the key

ignition switch, the key reminder buzzer will

and unlock could activate the power door

sound intermittently to remind you to remove

locking system’s built-in protection circuit,

1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked

the key.

and prevent the system from operating. If

position.

this occurs, wait about 1 minute before oper-

ating the power door lock switch.

2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehi-

Lock out protection

cle. Close the door.

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If the key is in the ignition switch or the oper-

ation mode is in any mode other than OFF

when you push the lock knob forward with

the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,

the lock knob will automatically return to the

unlocked position.

Features and controls

5-27

Power door locks

To lock and unlock the doors

To unlock the doors and liftgate

Using the selector lever position

and liftgate

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{continuously variable transmis-

sion (CVT)}

You can select the functions to unlock the

doors and liftgate either using the ignition

All doors and the liftgate will unlock when

Using the power door lock switch

switch or the engine switch, or using the

the selector lever is moved to the “P” (PARK)

(if so equipped)

selector lever position {continuously vari-

position with the ignition switch or the opera-

able transmission (CVT)}.

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tion mode in ON.

These functions are not activated when the

vehicle is shipped from the factory. To acti-

vate or deactivate these functions, please

contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer.

1- Lock

2- Unlock

All of the doors and the liftgate can be locked

or unlocked by pressing the power door lock

switch on the driver’s or the front passenger

door.

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Features and controls

Child safety locks for rear door

door can be opened using the inside door han-

Child safety locks for rear

WARNING

dle.

z

When opening the liftgate, always fully

door

open it. A partially opened liftgate can

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WARNING

unexpectedly close due to its own weight.

z Always keep the doors tightly closed and

z

When the vehicle is parked on a slope, the

locked when driving. An unlocked door

effort required to open or close the liftgate

may be accidentally opened by a passen-

may be greater or less than expected. The

ger, especially by a child who could fall

liftgate may also open or close more

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out. Also, if the doors are not locked, there

quickly.

is a greater risk of someone being thrown

from the vehicle in an accident.

CAUTION

z

Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when

Liftgate

loading and unloading luggage. Heat from

the exhaust could lead to burns.

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1-

To lock

z

To avoid damage to the liftgate, make sure

2-

To release

that area above and behind the liftgate is

WARNING

clear before opening it.

z

It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate

Child safety locks help prevent rear passen-

open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can

gers, especially children, from opening the

contained in engine exhaust gases can

enter the passenger compartment.

NOTE

rear door using the inside door handle.

CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can

z

Locking and unlocking the doors by using

A lock lever for the child safety lock is pro-

cause unconsciousness and even death.

the power door lock switch, the keyless entry

vided on each rear door.

z

When opening and closing the liftgate,

system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation also

When the lever is in the lock position (1), the

make sure that there are no people nearby

locks and unlocks the liftgate.

(if so

rear door cannot be opened using the inside

and be careful not to hit your head or

equipped)

door handle.

pinch your hands, neck, etc.

To open the rear door when the child safety

z

If snow or ice has accumulated on the lift-

lock lever is in the lock position, pull the out-

gate, remove it before opening the liftgate.

side door handle.

Otherwise the liftgate may abruptly close

When the lever is in the release position (2),

due to the weight of the snow or ice.

the child safety lock is released and the rear

Features and controls

5-29

Liftgate

To open

To close

NOTE

z Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations

After unlocking the liftgate, pull the liftgate

Pull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illus-

illustrated in order to support the liftgate.

handle upward to open.

trated and release it before the liftgate closes

completely. Gently slam the liftgate from the

outside so that it is completely closed.

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Please observe the following in order to pre-

vent damage or faulty operation:

• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts

when closing the liftgate.

1- Unlock

• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,

etc., to the gas struts.

• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.

CAUTION

CAUTION

• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.

z Make sure there is no one standing nearby

z To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not

when opening the liftgate.

attempt to close the liftgate without releasing

the liftgate grip (A).

z Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con-

firm that the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate

opens while driving the vehicle, objects

stored in the luggage compartment could fall

out into the road.

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Features and controls

Manual window control (if so equipped)

2-

Close (up)

If the driver’s door window switch is fully

Manual window control (if so

pressed down/pulled up, the driver’s door

equipped)

window automatically opens/closes com-

NOTE

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pletely. (Type 1)

z

Never try to operate the main switch and

If the driver’s door window switch is fully

sub-switch in different directions at the same

time. This will freeze the window in posi-

pressed down, the driver’s door window auto-

tion.

matically opens completely. (Type 2)

z

Operating the power windows repeatedly

If you want to stop the window movement,

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with the engine stopped will run down the

operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-

battery. Use the window switches only while

tion.

the engine is running.

Type 1

WARNING

z

Before operating the power windows,

1-

To open

make sure that nothing can be trapped

2-

To close

(head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window.

z

Never leave the vehicle without carrying

the key.

z

Never leave children or unreliable adults

Power window control

unattended inside the vehicle.

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Main switch

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The main switch located on the driver’s door

can be used to operate all the windows.

A window can be opened or closed by operat-

ing the corresponding switch.

Press the switch down to open the window,

and pull up the switch to close it.

1- Open (down)

Features and controls

5-31

Power window control

stopped. However, once the driver’s door or

Type 2

Sub switch

the front passenger’s door is opened, the

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power windows cannot be operated.

Lock switch

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When this switch is in the lock mode, the pas-

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senger door switches cannot be used to open

or close the door windows, and the main

switch will open or close only the driver’s

1-

Driver’s door window switch

door window. To unlock the switch, press it

2-

Front passenger door window switch

again.

3-

Left rear door window switch

1- Close

4-

Right rear door window switch

2- Open

5-

Lock switch

Type 1

Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own pas-

senger door window, unless the driver’s win-

dow lock switch is activated.

Type 2

NOTE

z The rear door windows open only half-way.

1-

Lock

2-

Unlock

Power window timer function

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The power windows can be run up or down

when the ignition switch or the operation

mode is in ON.

The door windows can be opened or closed

for a

30-second period after the engine is

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Features and controls

Power window control

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

z Before driving with a child in the vehicle,

z

The safety mechanism is deactivated while

z If the battery terminals are disconnected or

be sure to lock the window switch to make

the switch is pulled up. Therefore be espe-

the fuse for electric window is replaced, the

it inoperative. Children tampering with

cially careful that fingers are not trapped in

safety mechanism will be cancelled and the

the switch could easily trap their hands or

the door window opening.

door window will not automatically

heads in the window.

z

Do not deliberately trap your hands or head

open/close completely.

in order to activate the safety mechanism.

If the window is open, repeatedly raise the

Your hand or head could be trapped and per-

driver’s door window switch until the win-

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sonal injury could result.

dow has been fully closed. Following this,

Safety mechanism (Driver’s

release the switch, raise the switch once

door window of Type 1 only)

again and hold it in this condition for at least

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1 second, then release it. You should now be

NOTE

able to operate the driver’s door window in

If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the

z

The safety mechanism can be activated if the

the normal fashion.

door window is automatically lowered a little.

driving conditions or other circumstances

After the door window is lowered, clear the

cause the door window to be subjected to a

obstruction, then pull up the switch again to

physical shock similar to that caused by

What to do if you hear wind

trapped hand or head.

close the door window.

buffeting when driving

z

If the safety mechanism is activated

5 or

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more times in a row, the safety mechanism

WARNING

will be cancelled and the door window will

Wind buffeting can be described as the per-

z

If the battery terminals are disconnected

not close correctly. In such a case, the fol-

ception of pressure on the ears or a booming

or the fuse for electric window is replaced,

lowing procedure should be implemented to

or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may exhibit

the safety mechanism will be cancelled.

rectify this situation. If the window is open,

wind buffeting when driving with one or both

If a hand or head got trapped, a serious

repeatedly raise the driver’s door window

rear door windows down or partially opened.

injury could result.

switch until that window has been fully

This is a normal occurrence that can be mini-

closed.

mized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear

Following this, release the switch, raise the

door windows open, open the front door win-

CAUTION

switch once again and hold it in this condi-

tion for at least 1 second, then release it. You

dows as well as the rear door windows to

z

The safety mechanism is deactivated just

should now be able to operate in the normal

minimize the condition.

before the door window closes. This allows

fashion.

the door window to close completely. There-

fore be especially careful that fingers are not

trapped in the door window opening.

Features and controls

5-33

Parking brake

Parking brake

To apply

To deactivate

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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-

plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,

and then move the gearshift lever to 1st (on a

uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) posi-

tion for vehicles equipped with a manual

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transaxle, set the selector lever to

“P”

(PARK) position for vehicles equipped with a

continuously variable transmission (CVT).

1- Pull the lever up without pushing the

1- Pull the lever up slightly.

button at the end of hand grip.

2- Press and hold the button at the end of

When the parking brake is set and the

the hand grip.

ignition switch or the operation mode is

3- Push the lever downward.

in the “ON” position, the brake warn-

ing light in the instrument cluster will

When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,

come on.

and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a

downhill, or away from the curb on an uphill.

Before driving, be sure to release the

parking brake.

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Features and controls

Steering wheel height adjustment

CAUTION

Inside rearview mirror

z Before driving, be sure that the parking

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brake is fully released and brake warning

Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after

light is off.

making any seat adjustments so as to have a

If you drive without the parking brake fully

clear view to the rear of the vehicle.

released, the warning lamp will illuminate

and a buzzer sounds when the vehicle speed

exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).

Type 1

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If a vehicle is driven without releasing the

parking brake, the brakes will be overheated,

resulting in ineffective braking and possible

brake failure.

A- Wheel lock

B- Release

Steering wheel height

Type 2

WARNING

adjustment

z After adjusting, make sure the lever is

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secured in the locked (A) position.

To adjust the steering wheel to the desired

z Do not attempt to adjust the steering

position, move the lever upward or down-

wheel while driving. This can be danger-

ous.

ward while moving the steering wheel to the

desired level.

z When releasing the lever (moving it to the

Type 3

position (B)), be sure to hold the steering

wheel firmly. Otherwise, the steering

wheel may slip down too suddenly.

Features and controls

5-35

Inside rearview mirror

WARNING

To adjust the mirror position

To reduce the glare

z Do not attempt to adjust the inside rear-

view mirror while driving. This can be

It is possible to move the mirror up/down and

dangerous.

left/right to adjust its position.

Type 1

Be sure to adjust the mirror before driv-

ing.

The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the

mirror can be used to adjust the mirror to

Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the

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reduce the glare from the headlights of vehi-

view through the rear window.

cles behind you during night driving.

To adjust the vertical mirror

position

It is possible to move the mirror up and down

to adjust its position.

1- Daytime position

2- Night position

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Features and controls

Outside rearview mirrors

Type 2

Type 3

NOTE

z

If you want to stop automatic mode, press

When the headlights of the vehicles behind

When the headlights of the vehicles behind

the switch (3) for approximately 2 seconds

you are very bright, the reflection factor of

you are very bright, the reflection factor of

and the indicator (1) will go off.

the rearview mirror is automatically changed

the rearview mirror is automatically changed

To return to automatic mode, press the

to reduce the glare.

to reduce the glare.

switch again or perform the following opera-

tion.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-

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hand Advanced Security Transmitter

(F.A.S.T.-key)]

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position

after turning to “OFF” or “ACC” position.

[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand

Advanced Security Transmitter

(F.A.S.T.-

key)]

Put the operation mode in ON after putting

the operation mode in OFF.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

Normally, use the automatic mode. When the

Outside rearview mirrors

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position

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ON, the reflection factor of the mirror is auto-

or the operation mode is put in ON, the green

Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after

matically changed.

indicator

(1) illuminates and the reflection

making any seat adjustments so as to have a

factor of the mirror is automatically changed.

clear view to the rear of the vehicle.

NOTE

z Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner

NOTE

WARNING

on the sensor

(1), as reduced sensitivity

z Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner

z Do not attempt to adjust the outside rear-

could result.

on the sensor

(2), as reduced sensitivity

view mirrors while driving. This can be

could result.

dangerous.

Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driv-

ing.

Features and controls

5-37

Ignition switch

Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror posi-

WARNING

Door mirror heater (if so equipped)

tion.

z Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.

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The objects you see in the mirror will look

1- Up

smaller and farther away than they

When the rear window defogger switch is

2- Down

appear in a regular flat mirror.

pressed with the engine running, the outside

3- Right

Do not use this mirror to estimate the dis-

rearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted.

4- Left

tance of vehicles following you when

Current will flow through the heater element

changing lanes.

inside the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or

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condensation.

NOTE

The indicator light (A) will illuminate while

To adjust the mirror position

z After adjusting, return the lever to the “•”

the defogger is on.

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(OFF) position (C).

The heater will be turned off automatically in

The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted

about 20 minutes.

when the ignition switch or the operation

mode is in ON or ACC.

To fold the mirror

Move the lever (A) to the same side as the

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mirror you wish to adjust.

The outside mirror can be manually folded in

towards the side window to prevent damage

when parking in tight locations.

Ignition switch

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L- Left outside mirror adjustment

R- Right outside mirror adjustment

[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand

Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-

key)]

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Features and controls

Ignition switch

For information on operations for vehicles

2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and

ACC

equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-

remove it.

rity Transmitter

(F.A.S.T.-key), refer to

“Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter

Allows operation of some electrical accesso-

(F.A.S.T.-key):

ries with the engine off.

Engine switch” on page 5-14.

ON

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-

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The engine runs and all accessories can be

ter (F.A.S.T.-key)]

used.

START

Engages the starter. Release the key when the

CAUTION

engine starts.It will automatically return to

z

If the engine is stopped while driving, the

the “ON” position.

brake servomechanism will cease to function

and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,

NOTE

the power steering system will not function

and it will require greater manual effort to

z Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

operate the steering.

immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code

which the transponder inside the key sends

z

Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for

must match the one registered to the immobi-

a long time when the engine is not running,

OFF

lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immo-

doing so will cause the battery to be dis-

bilizer” on page 5-3.)

charged.

z

Do not turn the key to the “START” position

The engine is off. The key can be inserted and

when the engine is running, doing so could

removed only when the switch is in this posi-

damage the starter motor.

tion.

To remove the key

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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)

position {continuously variable transmis-

sion (CVT)}.

Features and controls

5-39

Manual transaxle (if so equipped)

CAUTION

CAUTION

z

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

z Avoid downshifting that may cause the

because this will cause premature clutch

tachometer pointer to enter the red zone.

wear or damage.

This puts the engine at risk of being dam-

z

Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position

aged.

(illegal in many states).

z

Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest,

because this can result in premature wear of

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Upshifting

the transaxle shift forks.

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For the best fuel economy and performance in

using your manual transaxle, upshift as listed

NOTE

NOTE

below.

z

If it is hard to shift into

1st, depress the

z

During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-

clutch pedal a second time; the shift will then

At low altitude locations, shift at the vehicle

cult until the transaxle lubricant has warmed

be easier.

up. This is normal and not harmful to the

speeds listed. Upshifting earlier during cruise

z

To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the

transaxle.

conditions

(relatively steady speeds) will

gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position,

improve your fuel economy.

and then shift it into reverse.

z

To avoid grinding noises when shifting into

To start

reverse, wait approximately 3 seconds with

Upshift speeds

Shift point

the clutch pedal depressed when the vehicle

Acceleration

Cruise

is stationary.

Press the clutch pedal all the way down and

1st gear to

15 mph

15 mph

shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse) position, oper-

2nd gear

(24 km/h)

(24 km/h)

ating the gearshift lever slowly. Then gradu-

Proper shift points

2nd gear to

28 mph

19 mph

ally release the clutch pedal while depressing

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3rd gear

(45 km/h)

(31 km/h)

the accelerator pedal.

Always use care to change the gear with the

3rd gear to

36 mph

33 mph

vehicle speed matched to the engine speed.

4th gear

(58 km/h)

(53 km/h)

CAUTION

Proper shifting will improve fuel economy

z Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse

4th gear to

45 mph

45 mph

and prolong engine life.

while the vehicle is moving forward; doing

5th gear

(72 km/h)

(72 km/h)

so will damage the transaxle.

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Features and controls

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

At high altitude locations, upshift as listed

Downshifting speed

Shift point

Continuously variable

below.

20 to 30 mph (32 to

Shift down from cur-

transmission (CVT) (if so

48 km/h)

rent gear to 3rd gear.

Shift point

Upshift speeds

equipped)

1st gear to 2nd gear

15 mph (24 km/h)

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Driving precautions

2nd gear to 3rd gear

25 mph (40 km/h)

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The CVT will automatically and continuously

3rd gear to 4th gear

40 mph (64 km/h)

z Do not use the gearshift lever as a han-

change its gear ratio depending on road and

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4th gear to 5th gear

45 mph (72 km/h)

drest. This can result in premature wear of

driving conditions. This helps achieve

the transaxle shift forks.

smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.

Downshifting

Maximum possible driving speed

DRIVING UPHILL

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It is recommended that you downshift to a

Shift

Maximum possible driving

The transmission prevents unnecessary

lower gear when needed to maintain the

points

speed

upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is

desired speed, according to the table.

released and ensures smooth driving.

Avoid downshifting at too high a speed. The

1st gear

28 mph (45 km/h)

engine may suffer damage.

2nd gear

53 mph (85 km/h)

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake

DRIVING DOWNHILL

3rd gear

78 mph (125 km/h)

life, shift down to 2nd or 1st when descend-

ing a steep hill.

4th gear

105 mph (170 km/h)

According to the conditions, the transmission

Downshifting is also important to avoid “lug-

will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio

ging” the engine at too low a speed, such as

z The table above shows the maximum rec-

to achieve stronger engine braking. This may

when turning a corner or when driving up a

ommended driving speed for in each gear.

help reduce your need to use the service

steep hill.

Do not drive near or at these speeds for

brake.

prolonged periods of time.

Recommended downshifting speed

Selector lever operation

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Downshifting speed

Shift point

As an additional safety precaution, models

equipped with a continuously variable trans-

Under 20 mph

Shift down from cur-

mission have a shift-lock device that holds

(32 km/h)

rent gear to 2nd gear.

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.

NOTE

To move the selector lever from the

“P”

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To prevent mistakes in operating the lever,

(PARK) position to another position, follow

make sure you stop briefly at each position.

the steps below.

After operating, check the position in the

multi-information display.

1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.

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If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,

2. Move the selector lever to the desired

the shift-lock device activates to prevent the

position.

selector lever from being moved from the

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“P” (PARK) position.

NOTE

z For a shift indicated by

in the illustra-

z The selector lever cannot be moved from “P”

(PARK) to another position if the ignition

tion, depress the brake pedal before moving

Set the selector lever in the gate to

switch is set to the “OFF” or “ACC” posi-

the selector lever. If you attempt to move the

tion, or if the key has been removed, or oper-

operate while the brake pedal is

selector lever before depressing the brake

ation mode is in “OFF” or “ACC”, or if the

depressed.

pedal, the selector lever may not move.

brake pedal is not pressed and held down.

Set the selector lever in the gate to

operate.

When the selector lever cannot be

The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati-

cally when the selector lever is in the “D”

shifted from the “P” (PARK) posi-

WARNING

(DRIVE) position, depending on the speed of

tion

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Always press the brake pedal when shift-

the vehicle and the position of the accelerator

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ing the selector lever into a selector posi-

pedal.

When the selector lever cannot be shifted

tion from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.

from the

“P” (PARK) position to another

When beginning to drive, do not shift the

selector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL)

position while the brake pedal is pressed and

position while pressing the accelerator

held down with the ignition switch or the

pedal. This will cause the vehicle to

operation mode in ON, the battery may be flat

“jump” forward or backward.

or the shift-lock mechanism may be malfunc-

tioning.

Immediately have your vehicle checked by an

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

repair facility of your choice.

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