Mitsubishi MOTORS 2018 MIRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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3. If the engine still will not start, the en-
gine could be flooded with too much
petrol. While depressing the brake pedal
on vehicles equipped with CVT or the
clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped
with manual transmission, push the ac-
celerator pedal all the way down and
hold it there, then crank the engine for 5
to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switch
to the “LOCK” position and release the
accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds,
and then crank the engine again for 5 to
6 seconds while depressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal, but do not
push the accelerator pedal. Release the
ignition switch if the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start, repeat these proce-
dures. If the engine still will not start, we
recommend you to have the vehicle
checked.
Startability of CVT vehicle with
ambient temperature of -20 °C
or lower
When the ambient temperature is -20 °C or
lower, it may not be possible to start from a
standstill even with the selector lever in the
“D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the trans-
mission has not warmed up sufficiently; it
does not indicate a problem. If this occurs,
place the selector lever in the “P” (PARK)
position and let the engine idle for at least 10
minutes.
The transmission will warm up, and you will
be able to start normally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up op-
eration.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
NOTE
l After the engine has not started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the en-
gine may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
4. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal
(M/T).
NOTE
l
On vehicles equipped with M/T, the starter
will not operate unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed (Clutch interlock).
5. On vehicles with M/T, place the gear-
shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with CVT, make sure the se-
lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with CVT
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Make sure that all warning lamps are
functioning properly.
NOTE
l Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
Starting and stopping the engine
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