Mitsubishi MOTORS Mirage 2012, Owner'S Manual

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The fuel tank filler is located on the rear left side of
your vehicle.
Refer “Filling the fuel tank” on page 02.
Automatic transmission INVECS-III
CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle
Electronic Control System III)*
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Selector lever operation
The CVT selects an optimum gear ratio automati-
cally, depending on the speed of the vehicle and
the position of the accelerator pedal.
LHD
RHD
While depressing the brake pedal,
move the selector lever through the
gate.
Move the selector lever through the
gate.
Selector lever positions
“P” PARK
This position locks the transmission to prevent the
vehicle from moving. The engine can be started in
this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disengaged.
“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and highway driv-
ing.
“Ds” (DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIVING)
Use when engine braking is needed, or for high-
power sport drive.
“L” (LOW)
This position is for driving up very steep hills and
for engine braking at low speeds when driving
down steep hills.
Refer to “Automatic transmission INVECS-III
CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electron-
ic Control System III)” on page 4-21.
Overview/Quick guide
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