Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-65
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted
from the “P” (PARK) position to another
position while the brake pedal is pressed and
held down with the ignition switch at the
“ON” position, the battery may be flat or the
shift-lock mechanism may be malfunction-
ing.
Immediately have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the
selector lever as follows.
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully
applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a screwdriver with a cloth over its
tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Pry
gently as shown to remove the cover.
4. Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”
position.
6. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock
release hole (B). Shift the selector lever to
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while
pressing the screwdriver down.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the selector lever position is
shown on the multi-information display.
NOTE
 To ensure proper transmission operation,
stop at each detent position when shifting.
After shifting, check the position in the
multi-information display.
 If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the
“P” (PARK) position.
 For a shift indicated by in the illustration,
depress the brake pedal before moving the
selector lever. If you attempt to move the
selector lever before depressing the brake
pedal, the selector lever will be immovable.
When the selector lever cannot be
shifted from the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion
NOTE
 For vehicles with the Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), turn the
ignition switch to the “ACC” position with
the emergency key if the vehicle battery is
flat.
Selector lever position display