Manual transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-61
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Press the clutch pedal all the way down and shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse) position. Then gradually release the clutch pedal while depressing the accelerator pedal.
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Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel economyand prolong engine life.
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Always use care to change the gear with thevehicle speed matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life.Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) anddamage the engine.
NOTE
During cold weather, shifting may be diffi- cult until the transaxle lubricant has warmed up. This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle.
To start
CAUTION Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse while the vehicle is moving forward; doing so will damage the transaxle.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal because this will cause premature clutch wear or damage. Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position (illegal in many states). Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest, because this can result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.NOTE
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal a second time; the shift will thenbe easier. To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then shift it into reverse.
Proper shift points
CAUTION Avoid downshifting that may cause the tachometer pointer to enter the red zone. This puts the engine at risk of being dam-aged.CAUTION
Changing gears while the vehi- cle is moving
NOTE
The gearshift indicator shows recommended gearshift points for fuel-efficient driving. It shows a “ ” when an upshift is recom- mended, and it shows a “ ” when a down- shift is recommended.
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shif
t Transmission) (if so equipped)
5-78 Features and controls
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Shifting can be performed even while the accelerator pedal is depressed. This allows the driver to enjoy sporty driving, such as quick cornering, by nimbly down-shifting to reduce vehicle speed just before entering a curve.
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While the vehicle is stopped or being driven,move the gearshift lever from the “D” (DRIVE) position in the main shift gatetoward the driver’s seat to select manual shifting.
Each time the gearshift lever is pulled rear- ward, the transmission shifts up 1 gear. In addition, each time the gearshift lever is pushed forward, the transmission shifts down1 gear.
CAUTION When manually shifting while the vehicle is being driven, select the correct shift position to control the engine speed so that the tachometer indicator does not enter the redzone. Sudden engine braking and rapid accelera- tion can cause the vehicle to skid. Shift down according to road conditions and vehicle speed. If both the left and right sportronic steering wheel shifters are operated at the same time,the transmission may not change gears.NOTE
Only the forward gears 1 to 6 can be selected. To reverse or park, place the gearshift lever in the “R” (REVERSE) or “P” (PARK) posi-tion. During manual shifting, downshifting will be performed automatically when the vehicle slows down and the transmission will down- shift to 1st gear before the vehicle stops.
If the gearshift lever or sportronic steering wheel shifters are operated repeatedly, the transmission will also shift repeatedly. In order to ensure driving performance, upshifting may not occur depending on the vehicle speed even if the gearshift lever or sportronic steering wheel shifters are oper-ated. In addition, in order to prevent exces- sive engine speed, the buzzer sounds and downshifting may not occur depending onthe vehicle speed even if the gearshift lever or sportronic steering wheel shifters are operated. When driving in an aggressive manner involving high engine rpm, sudden accelera-tion and/or deceleration, the Twin Clutch SST could take longer to shift due to higher fluid temperatures.
Shifting using the gearshift lever
Selecting manual shifting
NOTE
Shifting up and shifting down ç ç
SHIFT DOWN
SHIFT UP
Cruise control (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-103
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The cruise control will be turned off automat- ically in the following conditions: When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehicles with manual transaxle). Your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more below the set speedbecause of an uphill, etc. Your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or less. When the Twin Clutch SST control mode is set to “Sport” mode (on vehicles with Twin Clutch SST).Refer to “Twin Clutch SST control mode” on page 5-76.
When the active stability control (ASC) starts operating (if so equipped). Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 5-95.
Also, the set speed driving may be deacti- vated as follow: When the engine speed rises and approaches the tachometer’s red zone (the red-colored part of the tachometer dial).
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If the cruise control is deactivated by any ofthe conditions described in “To deactivate”on page 5-102, you can return to the previ- ously set speed by pressing the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at a speed of approx-imately 25 mph (40 km/h) or greater.
Type 1 Type 2
WA R N I N G On vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST,although the cruise control will be disen- gaged when shifting to the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position, never move the selectorlever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- tion while driving.You would have no engine braking and this could cause a serious accident.
CAUTION When the set speed driving is deactivated automatically in any situation other than those listed above, there may be a system malfunction. Press the “ON OFF” switch to turn off thecruise control and have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
To resume the set speed
Instrument cluster 5-110 Features and controls
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The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
CAUTION The reference lines for distance and vehicle width are intended to indicate the distance to a flat object such as a level, flat road surface. They may not indicate correct distance depending on the shape of an obstacle.For example, when there is an object behind the vehicle that has upper sections projecting in the direction of the vehicle, the referencelines on the screen will indicate that point A is the farthest point a
nd point B is the closest
point to the vehicle. In reality, point A and Bare actually the same distance from the vehi- cle, and point C is farther off than point A and B.NOTE
Monitor brightness is adjusted automatically by sensors.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi- Communication System, it is possible to change the display language of the screen. For details, please refer to the separate owner’s manual. Under certain circumstances, it may become difficult to see an image on the screen, evenwhen the system is functioning correctly. • In a dark area, such as at night. • When water drops or condensation are on the lens. • When sun light or headlights shine directly into the lens.
Instrument cluster 1- Tachometer
P.5-111
2- Multi-information display
P.5-112
Information screen display list P.5-134NOTE
3- Speedometer
P.5-110
4- Rheostat meter illumination button
P.5-111
Speedometer Type 1Type 2
Instrument cluster
Features and controls 5-111
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The tachometer shows engine revolutions per minute. This allows the driver to determinethe most efficient shift position (manual transaxle), selector position {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or shift posi-tion (Twin Clutch SST) and engine speed combinations. This gauge also assists in evaluating engineperformance.
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Each time you press this button, there is asound and the brightness of the instruments changes.
Tachometer
CAUTION The red zone indicates an engine speed beyond the range of safe operation. Select the correct shift position (manual transaxle), selector position (CVT) or gear- shift position (Twin Clutch SST) to control the engine speed so that the tachometer indi-cator does not enter the red zone.
Rheostat meter illumination button
NOTE
You can adjust to 8 different levels respec- tively for when the tail
lights are illuminated
and when they are not. If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic light control, when the light switch is in a position other than the “OFF” position, themeter illumination switches automatically to the adjusted brightness, depending on the brightness outside the vehicle. The brightness level of the instruments is stored in memory when the ignition switch isturned off. If you press and hold the button for longer than about 1 second when the parking lights are illuminated, the brightness level changes to the maximum level. Pressing and holdingthe button for longer than about 1 second again returns the brightness level to the pre- vious level.
1- Brightness display 2- Rheostat illumination button
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
Features and controls 5-113
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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