Mitsubishi MOTORS Eclipse Cross 2019, Owner'S Manual, Page: 228 / 602

CAUTION
l
To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions.
Never coast downhill backward with the se-
lector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position or
coast forward with the selector lever in the
“R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine may stop and the unexpected in-
crease in brake pedal effort and steering
wheel weight could lead to an accident.
l
Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary. This
can damage the A/T.
Also, when you depress the accelerator ped-
al while holding down the brake pedal with
the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion, the engine revolutions may not rise as
high as when performing the same operation
with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
Passing acceleration
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position push the accelerator to the floor. The
A/T will automatically downshift.
NOTE
l
When shift paddles is in operation, down-
shifts do not take place when the accelerator
is depressed all the way to the floor.
Uphill/downhill driving
DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission prevents unnecessary up-
shifts even when the accelerator pedal is re-
leased and ensures smooth driving.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
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.
Waiting
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic
signals the vehicle can be left in selector lev-
er position and held stationary with the serv-
ice brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary
with the service brake.
CAUTION
l
Never hold the vehicle stationary while in
gear on a hill with the accelerator, always
apply the parking brake and/or service
brake.
Parking
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 you are going to leave the vehicle unatten-
ded, always switch off the engine and remove
the ignition key.
NOTE
l
On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.
8-speed Automatic transmission with Sports Mode*
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Starting and driving
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