Operation Manual

Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-67
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position (when passing another vehicle) push
the accelerator to the floor. The automatic
transaxle will automatically downshift.
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic
lights, the vehicle can be left in gear and held
stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary
with the service brake.
Prior to moving off after having stopped the
vehicle, make sure that the selector lever is in
“D” (DRIVE) position or Sports mode posi-
tion.
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,
and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
If the transaxle does not change gears while
driving, or your vehicle does not pick up
enough speed when starting on an uphill
slope, it may be that there is something
unusual happening in the transaxle, causing a
safety device to activate. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.
 To prevent sudden acceleration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
 Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
 Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward in the driv-
ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE), “L”
(LOW) position or sports mode} or coast
forward in the “R” (REVERSE) position.
Engine stopping and increased brake pedal
and steering effort could lead to an accident.
 Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the transaxle.
Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with the
selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation with
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
Passing acceleration
CAUTION
NOTE
 In sports mode, downshifts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the way
to the floor.
Waiting
CAUTION
 To avoid transaxle overheating, never try to
keep your vehicle stationary on a hill by
using the accelerator pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake.
 Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while
the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-
ation may occur if the selector lever is in a
position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL).
Parking
When the automatic transaxle
makes no gear change
CAUTION
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