Mitsubishi ECLIPSE 2011, User Manual

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Features and controls
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Driving precautions
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The table below shows the maximum recommended driv-
ing speed for in each gear. Do not drive near or at these
speeds for prolonged periods of time.
Possible driving speed
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Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest. This can
result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
Automatic transaxle
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Designed for the most efficient control and equipped with self-
adapting capabilities, the electronically controlled transaxle
used in your vehicle selects the most favorable gear for each
type of driving and road condition.
DRIVING UPHILL
The transaxle may not shift to a higher gear if the computer
determines your current speed would be affected.
For smoother operation, the transaxle may not shift if you
release the throttle while climbing a steep hill. This is normal
because the computer controls the shifting. After reaching the
top of the hill, your normal gear shift function will resume.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When traveling down steep grades and using the brakes, the
computer may automatically select a lower gear. This helps
engine braking efforts, reducing your need to use the brakes.
Shift
points
Possible driving speed
Vehicles equipped with
5-speed manual
transaxle
Vehicles equipped with
6-speed manual
transaxle
1st gear 30 mph (50 km/h) 37 mph (60 km/h)
2nd gear 55 mph (90 km/h) 55 mph (90 km/h)
3rd gear 80 mph (130 km/h) 80 mph (130 km/h)
4th gear 108 mph (175 km/h) 108 mph (175 km/h)
5th gear — 130 mph (210 km/h)
CAUTION
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The electronically controlled transaxle system is
strictly intended to provide supplementary func-
tions. When driving downhill under certain condi-
tions, when the automatic transaxle is cold
immediately after starting, no automatic downshift
may be made. The driver should move the selector
lever to shift down to a lower gear (3rd gear or 2nd
gear), which will permit the engine to begin braking.
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