Mitsubishi MOTORS LANCER EVOLUTION, Owner'S Manual

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On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, make
sure the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK)
position.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with Twin Clutch
SST
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On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the start-
er will not operate unless the gearshift lever
is in the “P” (PARK) position or the gear-
shift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P”
(PARK) position so that the wheels are
locked.
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” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
When it is difficult to start the engine
After several attempts, you may experience that the
engine still does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as
lamps, air conditioning blower and rear win-
dow demister, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal on vehicles
equipped with Twin Clutch SST or the
clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped with
manual transmission, press the accelerator
pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank
the engine. Release the accelerator pedal, im-
mediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine
could be flooded with too much petrol.
While depressing the brake pedal on vehicles
equipped with Twin Clutch SST or the
clutch pedal on the vehicles equipped with
manual transmission, push the accelerator
pedal all the way down and hold it there,
then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Re-
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion 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 key if
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start,
repeat these procedures. If the engine still
will not start, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.
Idling speed in high altitude area
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At high altitude locations, the idling speed may be
higher. This is done in order to stabilize the idling
speed when the power steering system and other
systems operate. It does not indicate a malfunction.
Stopping the engine
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while de-
pressing the brake pedal.
3. For vehicles with M/T, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine, and then move the gearshift lever to
the 1
st
(on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a
downhill) position.
For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, place
the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion, and then turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.
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For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the en-
gine will stop and the vehicle power will turn
off approximately 1 second after the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
The reason for this is that, in the time from
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position until the engine stops, the
gears inside the Twin Clutch SST disengage
so that the engine will start smoothly the
next time it is started.
Two clutches installed in the Twin Clutch
SST alternately engage and disengage to
achieve smooth shifting.
In addition, the gear on the side with the free
clutch is engaged, therefore, quick shifting is
performed.
If the engine was stopped with the gear en-
gaged like this, it would provide resistance
the next time the engine is started. Therefore,
the gear disengages in the approximately 1-
second period until the engine stops.
Starting and driving
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