Operation Manual

Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
5-64 Features and controls
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This position locks the transaxle to prevent
the vehicle from moving. The engine can be
started from the “P” (PARK) position.
Move the lever to this position only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
At this position, the transaxle is disengaged.
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. The transaxle will automatically
change its gear depending on road and driv-
ing conditions.
CAUTION
 If a malfunction occurs in the automatic
transaxle while driving, the warning dis-
play or the warning display will appear
on the information screen in the multi-infor-
mation display.
In this case, immediately park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures:
When warning display is showing
The automatic transaxle fluid is overheating.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place, put the
selector lever in the “P” position, and open
the engine hood with the engine running to
allow the engine to cool down. After a while,
confirm that the warning display is no
longer showing. It is safe to continue driving
if the display is no longer showing. If the
warning display remains or flashes fre-
quently, have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
When warning display is showing
It may be that there is something unusual
happening in the automatic transaxle, caus-
ing a safety device to activate. Have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
Selector lever positions
“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 transaxle may be
damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL
WARNING
 Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving since
you could accidentally slip it into the “P”
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position,
damaging the transaxle.
 To prevent the vehicle from rolling when
stopped on a slope, the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
 To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in
“N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion.
“D” DRIVE
CAUTION
 To prevent transaxle damage, never shift into
the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion.
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