Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and driving
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“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disengaged. It is the same as
the neutral position on a manual transmission, and should only
be used when the vehicle is stationary for an extended length of
time during driving, such as in a traffic jam.
“D” DRIVE
This position is for normal driving. The transmission automati-
cally selects a suitable gear ratio for your speed and accelera-
tion.
Engine braking is automatically applied when necessary,
depending on road conditions.
WARNING
!
● Never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position while driving. A serious accident
could occur since you could accidentally move the
lever into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) posi-
tion or you will lose engine braking.
●
On a gradient the engine should be started in the
“P” (PARK) position, not in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
● Always keep your right foot on the brake pedal
when shifting into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL), to
minimize the risk of loss of control.
CAUTION
!
●
Never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the
“R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion to avoid a transmission damage.