Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR 2022, Owner'S Manual

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[ Edit: 2021/ 2/ 10 Model: DG-D ]
5-20
Starting and driving
malfunction.
Use this position when the vehicle is parked or
starting the engine. Always make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped before pressing
the park button
to engage the P (Park)
position. For maximum safety, the brake pedal
must be depressed before engaging the P (Park)
position. Use this position together with the
parking brake. When parking on a hill, first
depress the brake pedal, apply the parking brake
and then engage the P (Park) position. The
parking lock should not be used as a brake when
parking. In order to secure the vehicle, always
apply the electric parking brake in addition to
the parking lock.
In the event of a malfunction of the vehicle’s
electronics, the transmission may lock in the P
(Park) position. Have the vehicle’s electronics
checked immediately. It is recommended that
you visit an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for this service.
The P (Park) position is automatically engaged
if:
.
You switch off the ignition switch.
.
You unfasten the driver’s seat belt and open
the driver side door when the vehicle is
stationary or driving at very low speed and
the transmission is in the D (Drive) position
or the R (Reverse) position.
R (Reverse):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the R
(Reverse) position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position.
The brake
pedal must be depressed and the shift lever
button pressed to move the shift lever from
the idle position to R (Reverse). If the vehicle
is placed in the R (Reverse) position while the
vehicle is moving forward, the chime will
sound and the vehicle will switch into the N
(Neutral) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither the forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to the N (Neutral) position and restart
a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.
You can select this position by holding the shift
lever at this position for 0.5 seconds.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
The CVT changes gears automatically. All
forward gears are available. If the vehicle is
placed in the D (Drive) position while the
vehicle is reversing, the chime will sound and
the vehicle will switch into the N (Neutral)
position.
Neutral hold mode function
This function enables you to turn off the engine
with the vehicle in the N (Neutral) position.
While this function is activated, the vehicle can
be moved by pushing with hand (when car
washing) even if the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
WARNING
.
Use this function on a level surface only.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move accidentally and could result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
.
Do not use this function for a purpose
other than car washing.
.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position after activated this function,
depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle
because the shift position is in the N
(Neutral) position.
.
The shift lever cannot be moved from N
(Neutral) position into R (Reverse) posi-
tion. In order to shift to R (Reverse)
position, the shift lever must shift to the
Condition: