2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION manual transmission

Features and controls
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Shifting using the gearshift lever
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Selecting manual shifting
While the vehicle is stopped or being driven, move the gear-
shift lever from the “D” (DRIVE) position in the main shift
gate toward the driver’s seat to select manual shifting.Shifting up and shifting down
Each time the gearshift lever is pulled rearward, the transmis-
sion shifts up 1 gear.
In addition, each time the gearshift lever is pushed forward, the
transmission shifts down 1 gear.
NOTE
After manual shifting is selected using the gearshift lever,
shifting up and down can also be performed using the
sportronic steering wheel shifters.
SHIFT DOWN
SHIFT UP
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Features and controls
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Shifting up
Each time the + (SHIFT UP) sportronic steering wheel shifter
is pulled, the transmission shifts up 1 gear.Shifting down
Each time the - (SHIFT DOWN) sportronic steering wheel
shifter is pulled, the transmission shifts down 1 gear.
NOTE
After manual shifting is selected using the sportronic
steering wheel shifters, shifting up and down can also be
performed using the gearshift lever.
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Returning to “D” range operation
When the gearshift lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) position, pull
the + (SHIFT UP) sportronic steering wheel shifter toward you
for 2 seconds or more to return to “D” range operation.
NOTE
If manual shifting is selected using the sportronic steering
wheel shifters when the gearshift lever is in the “D”
(DRIVE) position, the transmission will automatically
return to “D” range operation before the vehicle stops.

When the transmission returns to “D” range operation
from manual shifting, it may automatically shift up or
down from the gear selected using manual shifting
depending on the vehicle speed or driving conditions.

If manual shifting is selected using the sportronic steering
wheel shifters, “D” range operation will again be selected
by moving the gearshift lever from the “D” (DRIVE)
position toward the driver’s seat, then return it toward the
front passenger’s seat.
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Features and controls
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DRIVING DOWNHILL
When traveling down steep grades, the computer may automat-
ically select a lower shift position. This function assists engine
braking efforts, reducing the need for using the service brakes.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle
can be left in gearshift lever position and held stationary with
the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place the
gearshift 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 gearshift lever is in “D” (DRIVE) position or manual
shift position.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the tendency of the vehicle to creep for-
ward in order to drive at low speeds up hills.
The transmission may be damaged and an accident
may occur due to the following conditions.
• The Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature will rise
and can cause transmission damage.
• If the vehicle is continuously driven at low speeds
using the tendency of the vehicle to creep forward,
the vehicle will vibrate or the warning display
will appear on the information screen in the multi-
information display to alert the driver that the
Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature has risen.
After that, if the Twin Clutch SST fluid tempera-
ture rises even higher, the transmission protection
control will operate.
If this occurs, the vehicle may suddenly reverse as
if the gearshift lever was in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position and cause an accident.
If the warning display appears or the transmis-
sion protection control operates, refer to “When
warning display is showing” on page 3-101.
CAUTION
!
Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle
is stationary. Unexpected acceleration may occur if
the gearshift lever is in a position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
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Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 10
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 13
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 14
Transfer oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Rear axle oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
AWC control fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 15
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 16
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 16
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 28
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 30
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 30
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 31
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 33
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 35
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 36
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 45
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 71
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 72
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 73
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Alphabetical index
8Tires 7-19
How to change a tire 6-9
Inflation pressure 7-23
Maintenance 7-25
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-24
Rotation 7-26
Size (tire and wheel) 9-8
Snow tires 7-28
Tire and loading information placard 4-10
,9-4
Tire chains 7-28
Tread wear indicators 7-25
Tissue holder 3-267
Tools 6-8
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-18
Trailer towing 4-14
Transfer oil 7-14
Oil 9-9
Trunk area light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-70
Trunk lid 3-59
Turbocharger operation 3-92
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-198
Lever 3-212
Turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-46Twin Clutch SST
Fluid 7-14
,9-9
Gearshift lever operation 3-97
Gearshift lever position display 3-99
Manual shift 3-107
Manual shift display 3-113
Twin Clutch SST control mode display 3-107
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch 3-106
Warning display 3-101
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) 3-96
U
USB input terminal 3-250
How to connect an iPod 3-252
USB input terminal device
How to connect a USB memory 3-250
V
Vanity mirror 3-256
Vehicle care precautions 7-71
Vehicle dimensions 9-5
Vehicle labeling 9-2
Vehicle preparation before driving 4-5
Vehicle weights 9-6
Vents 5-2
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