Operation Manual

Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-71
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If the CVT does not shift while driving, or
your vehicle does not pick up enough speed
when starting on an uphill slope, there may be
something unusual happening in the transmis-
sion, causing a safety device to activate. Have
your vehicle checked at an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving
uphill, shift the selector lever into “L”
(LOW) position (except for vehicles with
sport mode) or 2nd shift range of the
sports mode.
This method might not work depending
on the type of transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level
road, move the selector lever back to “D”
(DRIVE) position.
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The Twin Clutch SST is a transmission that,
through integrated control of the engine and
transmission, is able to achieve both the
smooth shifting of an automatic transaxle and
the acceleration and fuel economy close to a
manual transaxle. In addition, the control
mode can be selected from two types to suit
the driving conditions.
Together with manual shifting, the transmis-
sion is capable of responding to a variety of
driving circumstances.
Twin Clutch SST control mode P.5-76
Manual shift  P.5-77
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As an additional safety precaution, models
equipped with a Twin Clutch SST have a
shift-lock device that holds the gearshift lever
in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the
gearshift lever from the “P” (PARK) position
to another position, follow the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
2. Move the gearshift lever to the desired
position.
The Twin Clutch SST has 6 forward gears
and 1 reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected automati-
cally, depending on the position of the gear-
shift lever, the speed of the vehicle and the
position of the accelerator pedal.
The gearshift lever (A) has 2 gates; the main
shift gate (B) and the manual shift gate (C).
NOTE
 On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.
When the CVT makes no speed
change
NOTE
 When the warning display or the
warning display appears on the information
screen in the multi-information display, there
could be a malfunction in the CVT. Refer to
“Continuously variable transmission (CVT):
Warning display” on page 5-66.
Twin Clutch SST (Spor-
tronic Shift Transmission)
(if
so equipped)
Gearshift lever operation
NOTE
 The gearshift lever cannot be moved from
“P” (PARK) to another position if the igni-
tion switch is at the “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion, or the key has been removed, or if the
brake pedal is not pressed and held down.