Operation Manual

Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-75
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in the Twin Clutch SST or in the engine elec-
tronic control module.
If this occurs, perform the following proce-
dure.
1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the warning display goes out, there is no
abnormal condition.
However, if the warning display remains on
or comes on frequently, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.
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This position locks the transmission to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. The engine can
be started from the “PARK” position.
Move the lever to this position only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
At this position, the transmission is disen-
gaged. It is the same as the neutral position on
a manual transaxle and should be used when
the vehicle is not moving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in a
traffic jam.
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. Engine shifting and braking are
done automatically as needed, depending on
road conditions.
CAUTION
 If the warning display is shown, such as
when the vehicle does not accelerate while
traveling even if the accelerator pedal is
depressed, the vehicle may not be able to be
driven normally.
For safety, pay attention to your surround-
ings when driving the vehicle.
Gearshift lever positions (Main
shift gate)
“P” PARK
“R” REVERSE
CAUTION
 Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while
the vehicle is in motion, the transmission
may be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL
WARNING
 Never move the gearshift lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving since
you could accidentally slip it into the “P”
(PARK) or “R”(REVERSE) position and
the engine speed could rise, damaging the
transmission.
 To prevent the vehicle from rolling when
stopped on a slope, the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) position.
Although the engine can be started when
the vehicle is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion, for safety reasons, do not start the
engine in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
 Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
when the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL)
position, or when shifting into or out of
“N” (NEUTRAL) position, to prevent roll-
ing.
“D” DRIVE