Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-71
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[For vehicles equipped with color liquid
crystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn-
ing display appears on the information screen
in the multi-information display while you
are driving, there could be a malfunction in
the CVT.
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This position locks the transmission to pre-
vent 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.
CAUTION
 If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while
driving, the indicator will brink.
In this case, immediately park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]
Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. Move the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open the
bonnet. Keep the engine, idling.
After a while, move the selector lever into
any position other than “P” (PARK) position
and confirm that the indicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator
no longer blinks.
If the indicator continues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorised Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2
seconds), the CVT safety device may be
operating due to a malfunction.]
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorised
Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
CAUTION
 If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while
driving, the warning display or the
warning display will appear on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
In this case, follow these procedures:
[When warning display is showing]
The continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid is overheating. The engine con-
trol may activate to lower the CVT fluid tem-
perature, causing the engine revolutions and
vehicle speed to decrease, In this case, take
one of the following procedures.
• Slow down your vehicle.
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place, put the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) 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 frequently, 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 CVT, causing a safety
device to activate. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
Selector lever positions
“P” PARK
“R” REVERSE
CAUTION
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