Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS 2017, Owner'S Manual

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If the ambient temperature is low, the selec-
tor lever position display on the multi-infor-
mation display may blink when the selector
lever is placed in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R”
(REVERSE) position immediately after the
engine has been started. This indicates that
the transmission requires warming up.
While the display is blinking, the vehicle will
not move, because the transmission keeps
disengaging until the warm-up is completed
even if the selector lever is placed in the “D”
or “R” position.
When the selector lever position display is
blinking, perform the following procedure:
1. Depress the brake pedal with your right
foot and place the selector lever in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position for several
seconds.
2. Keep depressing the brake pedal and
then place the selector lever in the “D”
(DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position.
If the selector lever position display
stops blinking, the warm-up is comple-
ted and the transmission will function
normally.
3. If the display is still blinking, repeat
steps 1 and 2 above.
NOTE
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While the selector lever position display is
blinking, a buzzer will sound intermittently.
Selector lever positions
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“P” PARK
This position locks the transmission to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. The engine
can be started in this position.
CAUTION
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Never shift into the “P” (Park) position
while the vehicle is in motion to avoid a
transmission damage.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
CAUTION
l Never shift into the “R” (Reverse) position
from the “D” (Drive) position while the ve-
hicle is in motion to avoid a transmission
damage.
“N” NEUTRAL
At this position, the transmission is disengag-
ed. It is the same as the neutral position on a
M/T, and should only be used when the vehi-
cle is stationary for an extended length of
time during driving, such as in a traffic jam.
WARNING
l Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(Neutral) position while driving. A serious
accident could occur since you could acci-
dentally move the lever into the “P”
(Park) or “R” (Reverse) position or you
will lose engine braking.
l On a gradient, the engine should be star-
ted in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in
“N” (Neutral) position, or when shifting
into or out of “N” (Neutral) position.
“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-
cally and continuously change its gear ratio
depending on road and driving conditions.
INVECS-III CVT with 8-step Sports Mode*
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Starting and driving
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