Mitsubishi MOTORS ATTRAGE, Manual

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Starting
6-16 Starting and driving
6
[For vehicles equipped with the keyless
operation system]
 The operation mode can be in any mode
to start the engine.
 The starter motor will be turning for up to
approximately 15 seconds if the engine
switch is released at once. Pressing the
engine switch again while the starter
motor is still turning will stop the starter
motor. The starter motor will be turning
for up to approximately 30 seconds while
the engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a
while and then attempt to start the engine
again. Trying repeatedly with the starter
motor still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
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[Except for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system]
The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat
belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles with M/T, place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position. On
vehicles with CVT, make sure the selector
lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
6. After turning the ignition key to the “ON”
position, make certain that all warning
lamps are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START”
position and release it when the engine
starts.
WARNING
 Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and
can be fatal.
CAUTION
 Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.
 Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive
the vehicle at high speed until the engine has
had a chance to warm up.
 Release the ignition key as soon as the
engine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
WARNING

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and
can be fatal.
CAUTION
 Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.
 Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive
the vehicle at high speed until the engine has
had a chance to warm up.
Starting the engine
NOTE

On vehicles equipped with M/T, the starter
will not operate unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed (Clutch interlock).
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with CVT