Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-67
5
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.
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The CVT will automatically and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road and
driving conditions. This helps achieve
smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.
Also you can manually shift up and shift
down the transmission. Refer to “Sports
mode” on page 5-72.
The transmission prevents unnecessary
upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is
released and ensures smooth driving.
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio
to achieve stronger engine braking. This may
help reduce your need to use the service
brake.
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As an additional safety precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans-
mission have a shift-lock device that holds
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
To move the selector lever from the “P”
(PARK) position to another position, follow
the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
2. Move the selector lever to the desired
position.
 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
NOTE
 When the warning display and “SLOW
DOWN” or the warning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the
information screen in the multi-information
display, there could be a malfunction in the
automatic transaxle. Refer to “Automatic
transaxle: Warning display” on page 5-62.
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)
DRIVING UPHILL
DRIVING DOWNHILL
Selector lever operation
NOTE
 The selector lever cannot be moved from “P”
(PARK) to another position if the ignition
switch is set to the “OFF” or “LOCK” or
“ACC” position, or if the key has been
removed, or the operation mode is put in
OFF or ACC, or if the brake pedal is not
pressed and held down.
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