Mitsubishi MOTORS GRANDIS, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and driving
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Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The
A/T will automatically downshift.
NOTE
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In sports mode, downshifts do not take place when the
accelerator is depressed all the way to the floor.
Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission may not upshift to a higher gear if the com-
puter determines the current speed cannot be maintained once a
higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you release the throttle
while climbing a steep grade, the transmission may not upshift.
This is normal, as the computer is temporarily preventing shift-
ing. After reaching the top of the hill, normal gear shift func-
tion will resume.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When travelling down steep grades, the computer may auto-
matically select a lower gear. This function assists engine brak-
ing efforts, reducing the need for using the brakes.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals the vehicle
can be left in gear and held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, the selec-
tor lever should be placed in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
CAUTION
!
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Never hold the vehicle stationary while in gear on a
hill with the accelerator, always apply the parking
brake and/or service brake.
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Unexpected acceleration may occur if the selector
lever is in a position other than “P” (PARK) or
“N” (NEUTRAL).
Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle,
make sure that the selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE)
or “Sports mode” position.
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