Mitsubishi Mirage 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 107 / 305

Service brake
5-44 Features and controls
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic
lights, the vehicle can be left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the service
brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary
with the service brake.
Prior to moving off after having stopped the
vehicle, make sure that the selector lever is in
“D” (DRIVE) position.
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,
and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
If the CVT does not shift while driving, or
your vehicle does not pick up enough speed
when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in
the transmission. Have your vehicle checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice as soon as pos-
sible.
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,
resulting in poor brake response and prema-
ture wear of the brake pads.
When driving down a long or steep hill, use
engine braking by moving the selector lever
to “Ds” (DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIV-
ING) or “L” (LOW) position.
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes
for more braking force with less brake pedal
effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full
capacity, even if the power assist is not being
used.
If the power assist is not being used, the effort
needed to press the brake pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some
reason, the brakes will still work.
Waiting
CAUTION
 To avoid transmission overheating, never try
to keep your vehicle stationary on a hill by
using the accelerator pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake.
 Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while
the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-
ation may occur if the selector lever is in a
position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL).
Parking
When the CVT makes no speed
change
Service brake
Brake pedal
WARNING
 Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;
doing so could prevent the full pedal
stroke that would be necessary in an
emergency. Make sure that the pedal can
be operated freely at all times. Make sure
the floor mat is securely held in place.
CAUTION
 It is important not to drive the vehicle with
your foot resting on the brake pedal when
braking is not required. This practice can
result in very high brake temperatures, pre-
mature lining wear, and possible damage to
the brakes.
Power brakes
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