
Continuously variable transm
ission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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For the best fuel economy and performance in using your manual transaxle, upshift as listedbelow. At low altitude locations, shift at the vehicle speeds listed. Upshifting earlier during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) willimprove your fuel economy. At high altitude locations, upshift as listed below.
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It is recommended that you downshift to a lower gear when needed to maintain the desired speed, according to the table.Avoid downshifting at too high a speed. The engine may suffer damage. To maintain a safe speed and prolong brakelife, shift down to 2nd or 1st when descend- ing a steep hill. Downshifting is also important to avoid “lug-ging” the engine at too low a speed, such aswhen turning a corner or when driving up a steep hill.
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The table below shows the maximum recom- mended driving speed for in each gear. Donot drive near or at these speeds for pro- longed periods of time. Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest. This can result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
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The CVT will automati
cally and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road and
Upshifting
Shift point
Upshift speeds
Acceleration
Cruise
1st gear to 2nd gear
15 mph (24 km/h)
15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd gear to 3rd gear
28 mph (45 km/h)
19 mph (31 km/h)
3rd gear to 4th gear
36 mph (58 km/h)
33 mph (53 km/h)
4th gear to 5th gear
45 mph (72 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h)
Shift point
Upshift speeds
1st gear to 2nd gear 15 mph (24 km/h)2nd gear to 3rd gear 25 mph (40 km/h)3rd gear to 4th gear 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th gear to 5th gear 45 mph (72 km/h)Downshifting
Recommended downshifting speed
Downshifting speed
Shift point
Under 20 mph (32 km/h)
Shift down from cur- rent gear to 2nd gear.
20 to 30 mph (32 to
48 km/h)
Shift down from cur- rent gear to 3rd gear.
Shift point
Upshift speeds
Driving precautions
Maximum possible driving speed
Shift points
Maximum possible driving
speed
1st gear 31 mph (50 km/h)2nd gear 62 mph (100 km/h)3rd gear 87 mph (140 km/h)4th gear 121 mph (195 km/h)Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-63
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driving conditions. This helps achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. Also you can manually shift up and shift down the transmission. Refer to “Sportsmode” on page 5-67. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal isreleased and ensures smooth driving. According to the condi
tions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This may help reduce your need to use the servicebrake.
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As an additional safety precaution, modelsequipped with a continuously variable trans- mission have a shift-lock device that holds the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.To move the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, follow the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector lever to the desired position.
The CVT has 2 forward selector positions and 1 reverse selector position. The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati-cally when the selector lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the position ofthe accelerator pedal. The selector lever has 5 positions.
DRIVING UPHILL
DRIVING DOWNHILL
Selector lever operation
NOTE
The selector lever cannot be moved from “P” (PARK) to another position if the ignition switch is at the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key has been removed, or if the brakepedal is not pressed and held down.
Except for vehicles with manual gate
With the brake pedal depressed, set the selector lever in the gate to operate. Set the selector lever in the gate to operate.

Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shif
t Transmission) (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-71
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If the CVT does not shift while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphill slope, there may be something unusual happening in the transmis-sion, causing a safety device to activate. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice as soon as possible. 1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill, shift the selector lever into “L” (LOW) position (except for vehicles withsport mode) or 2nd shift range of the sports mode. This method might not work dependingon the type of transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level road, move the selector lever back to “D” (DRIVE) position.
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The Twin Clutch SST is a transmission that,through integrated control of the engine and transmission, is able to achieve both thesmooth shifting of an automatic transaxle and the acceleration and fuel economy close to a manual transaxle. In addition, the controlmode can be selected from two types to suit the driving conditions. Together with manual shifting, the transmis-sion is capable of responding to a variety of driving circumstances. Twin Clutch SST control mode
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Manual shift
P.5-77
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a Twin Clutch SST have ashift-lock device that holds the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the gearshift lever from the “P” (PARK) positionto another position, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the gearshift lever to the desired position.
The Twin Clutch SST has 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. The individual gears are selected automati-cally, depending on the position of the gear- shift lever, the speed of the vehicle and the position of the accelerator pedal.The gearshift lever (A) has 2 gates; the main shift gate (B) and the manual shift gate (C).
NOTE
On a slope, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec- tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-cult to disengage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strongforce to the selector le
ver to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.
When the CVT makes no speed change
NOTE
When the warning display or the warning display appears on the information screen in the multi-information display, therecould be a malfunction in the CVT. Refer to “Continuously variable transmission (CVT): Warning display” on page 5-66.
Twin Clutch SST (Spor- tronic Shift Transmission)
(if
so equipped)
Gearshift lever operation
NOTE
The gearshift lever cannot be moved from “P” (PARK) to another position if the igni-tion switch is at the “LOCK” or “ACC” posi- tion, or the key has been removed, or if the brake pedal is not pressed and held down.

Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped) 5-86 Features and controls
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The drive mode is displayed as an interrupt display on the information screen in the multi-information display when the drive mode is switched.After a few seconds, the information screenreturns from the drive mode display to the previous screen.
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Normally the indicator illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, and then the drive mode is displayed afew seconds after the engine is started. The status of each drive mode display is as follows.
1- 2WD 2- 4WD AUTO3- 4WD LOCKDrive mode
Display
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
2WD
4WD AUTO
4WD LOCK
CAUTION Do not operate the drive mode-selector with the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or in similar conditions. The vehicle couldlunge in an unexpected direction. Driving on dry, paved roads in “4WD LOCK” mode causes increased fuel con- sumption, noise, and premature tire wear. Do not drive with the tires spinning in “2WD” mode. Doing so could generate heat in the drive-system components.NOTE
The drive mode can be switched while driv- ing or stopped.
Drive mode indicator
Ty p e 1Drive mode
Display
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
Ty p e 2Drive mode
Drive mode indicator
“4WD” indi-
cator
“LOCK” indicator
2WD OFF OFF
4WD AUTO ON OFF4WD LOCK ON ON

Tire pressure monitoring system 5-106 Features and controls
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recom-mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different sizethan the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressurefor those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell- tale illuminates, you should stop and checkyour tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig- nificantly under-inflated tire causes the tire tooverheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-cle’s handling and stopping ability. Pleasenote that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-sure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. TheTPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, thetelltale will flash for approximately one min- ute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi- nated, the system may not be able to detect orsignal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation ofreplacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from function- ing properly. Always check the TPMS mal-function telltale after replacing one or moretires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function prop-erly.
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1. If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates, avoid hard braking, sharp steering maneuvers andhigh speeds. You should stop and adjust the tires to the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the spare tire atthe same time. Refer to “Tires” on page 9-17.
NOTE
In addition, the warning display is displayed on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display.
Type 1 Type 2
If the warning light/display illu- minates while driving
NOTE
In addition, the warning display is displayed on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display.

Multi-information display 5-112 Features and controls
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The multi-information display displays warn
ings, the odometer, trip odometer, service re
minder, engine coolant temperature, fue
l remaining, out-
side temperature, Twin Clutch SST control mode, ACD control
mode, gearshift lever position, selector lever position, all-wheel
drive operation
status, average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed, instrument brightness, etc. It is also possible to change elements such as th
e language and units used on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
W i t h i g n i t i o n s w i t c h i s “ O N ” p o s i t i o n { C o nt i n u o us l y
v a r i a b l e t r a n s m i s s i o n ( C V T ) , Tw
i n C l u t c h S ST }
With ignition switch is “OFF” position
With ignition switch is “ON” position (Manual transaxle)
Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2
1-
Warning display screen (With igni- tion switch in the “OFF” position) P.5-113
2- Information screen (With ignition
switch in the “OFF” position)
P.5-114
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” position)
P.5-115
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With
ignition switch in the “OFF” position) P.5-116
4-
Warning display screen (With igni- tion switch in the “ON” position) P.5-118
5- Active stability control (ASC) OFF dis-
play screen (if so equipped)
P.5-118
6- Information screen (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
P.5-118
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
P.5-121
7- Outside temperature display screen
P.5-122
8- Fuel remaining display screen
P.
5-123

Multi-information display
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The multi-information meter switch is a but- ton marked “INFO” on the left side of the dash. Each time the multi-information meter switchis operated, a sound is emitted and the multi- information display changes between infor- mation such as warnings, odometer, tripodometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature (Type 1), average and momen- tary fuel consumption, driving range, andaverage speed and ACD control mode display (if so equipped).
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi- information display by operating the multi- information meter switch.
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If you press the multi-information meterswitch and return from the warning display screen to the previous screen, the warning is displayed. Refer to “Returning to the display screen from before the warning display” on page 5-115.This mark is also displayed if there is anotherwarning other than the one displayed. When
9- Engine coolant temperature display (if
so equipped)
P.5-118
10- Twin Clutch SST control mode display
screen (Twin Clutch SST)
P.5-77
11- Selector lever position display screen
(CVT)
P.5-65
Gearshift lever position display screen (Twin Clutch SST)
P.5-73
12- Drive mode indicator display screen
(CVT) (if so equipped) P.5-117 ACD control mode display screen(Twin Clutch SST)
P.5-83
13- ECO mode indicator (if so equipped)
P.5-123
14- Gearshift indicator display screen (if so
equipped)
P.5-61
NOTE
The fuel units, temperature units, display language, and other settings can be changed.Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 5-126.
The display screen is different depending on whether the ignition switch in the “OFF” or “ON” position. Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” position)” on page5-114. Refer to “Warning displa
y list (With ignition
switch in the “OFF” position)” on page5-134. Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch turned from “OFF” to “ON” posi-tion)” on page 5-117. Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 5-118.Refer to “Warning displa
y list (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 5-137.
Multi-information meter switch
NOTE
Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” position)

Multi-information display 5-118 Features and controls
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The operation status of the ACD control mode is displayed. Refer to “ACD control mode” on page 5-83.
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This is displayed when you press the multi-information meter switch and switch the warning display screen. This mark is also displayed if there is anotherwarning other than the one displayed. When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the warning goes out automat- ically.
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This is displayed when the Active stability control (ASC) is turned “OFF” with the“ASC OFF” switch. Also, if an abnormal condition is occurred in the ASC while driving, the “ASC OFF” dis-play illuminates.Refer to “ASC OFF switch” on page 5-96.
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Each time you lightly press the multi-infor-mation meter switch, the display screenchanges in the following order.
ACD control mode display screen
(if so equipped)
Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
NOTE
When the warning is displayed, the warn- ing display screen can be redisplayed on the information screen. Refer to “Information screen (With ignitionswitch in the “OFF” position)” on page 5-114 or “Information screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 5-118.
“Active stability control (ASC) OFF” display screen
(if so
equipped)Information screen (With igni- tion switch in the “ON” posi- tion)
1-
Odometer (Type 1)/Trip odometer
2-
Odometer (Type 1)/Trip odometer
3- Service reminder4- Engine coolant temperature display
(Type 1)
5- Driving range display (Type 1)6- Average speed display, average fuel
consumption display, momentary fuel consumption display (Type 1)
7- Driving range display, momentary fuel
consumption display (Type 2)
Ty p e 1
When there is no warning display When there is a warning display
Type 2
When there is no warning display
When there is a warning display