Mitsubishi MOTORS 2018 MIRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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Selector lever position display
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the position of the selector lever is indi-
cated in the multi-information display.
Selector lever positions
“P” PARK
This position locks the transmission to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. The engine
can be started in this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
CAUTION
l
Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (RE-
VERSE) position while the vehicle is in mo-
tion to avoid transmission damage.
“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disengag-
ed. It is the same as the neutral position on a
manual transmission, and should only be
used when the vehicle is stationary for an ex-
tended length of time during driving, such as
in a traffic jam.
WARNING
l Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(Neutral) position while driving. A serious
accident could occur since you could acci-
dentally move the lever into the “P”
(Park) or “R” (Reverse) position or you
will lose engine braking.
l On a gradient the engine should be star-
ted in the “P” (Park) position, not in the
“N” (Neutral) position.
l To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in
“N” (Neutral) position, or when shifting
into or out of “N” (Neutral) position.
“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-
cally and continuously change its gear ratio
depending on road and driving conditions.
CAUTION
l To prevent transmission damage, never shift
into the “D” (Drive) position from the “R”
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is in
motion.
“Ds” (DOWNSHIFT & SPOR-
TY DRIVING)
Use when engine braking is needed, or for
high-power sport drive.
“L” LOW
This position is used only for low speeds
when driving up very steep hills or driving
downhill with engine braking.
When the selector lever is shifted to the “L”
(LOW) position from other positions, the
buzzer sounds two times.
If the vehicle speed is 7 km/h (4 mph) or
more with “L” (LOW) position, the selector
lever position “L” indicator blinks rapidly
(once per second).
Automatic transmission INVECS-III CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*
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