2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE parking brake

Features and controls
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P”
(PARK) position
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK)
position to another position while the brake pedal is pressed
and held down with the ignition switch or the operation mode
in ON, the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mechanism may
be malfunctioning.
Immediately have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the selector lever as fol-
lows.
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a screwdriver with a cloth over its tip into the notch
(A) of the cover. Pry gently as shown to remove the cover.4. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole (B).
Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
while pressing the screwdriver down.
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Passing accelerationTo gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The
CVT will automatically downshift.WaitingFor 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.
ParkingTo park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position.When the CVT makes no speed changeIf 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 trans-
mission, causing a safety device to activate. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.

Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal pressed
when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT.
Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal while
holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever
in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high as when performing the same
operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
To avoid transmission overheating, never try to keep
your vehicle stationary on a hill by using the acceler-
ator pedal. Always apply the parking brake and/or
service brake.
Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle
is stationary. Unexpected acceleration may occur if
the selector lever is in a position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
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To operate
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the brake pedal.
2. Place the selector lever into the “D” position.NOTE
When reversing on an uphill slope, place the selector lever
into the “R” position.
3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start assist will main-
tain the braking force applied while stopping for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill start assist grad-
ually will decrease the braking force as the vehicle starts
moving.NOTE
The hill start assist is activated when all of the following
conditions are met.
• The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated while the
engine is starting or immediately after the engine is
started.)
• The selector lever is in any position other than “P” or
“N”.
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with the brake
pedal depressed.
• The parking brake is released.

The hill start assist will not operate if the accelerator pedal
is depressed before the brake pedal is released.

The hill start assist also operates when reversing on an
uphill slope.
When the hill start assist is activated, you may feel the
operating sound or vibration from under the body.
This is a normal result of the hill start assist operation, and
does not indicate a problem.
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Features and controls
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3 Wa r n i n g l i g h t s
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Brake warning light and buzzer
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This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON.
When the engine is started, the light should go off a few sec-
onds later.
The warning light also illuminates after starting the engine
under the following conditions.

When the parking brake is still applied.

When the brake fluid level is low.

When the brake system circuit is not working properly.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and
the parking brake applied, a buzzer will sound to inform the
driver that the parking brake is not properly release.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released
and the brake warning light is off.
CAUTION
!
If the brake warning light and the Anti-lock braking
system warning light are illuminated at the same
time, the braking force distribution function will not
operate, the vehicle may be destabilized during sud-
den braking under the following conditions.
• When the brake warning light does not go out even
when the parking brake is released.
• When the brake warning light stays on while driv-
ing.If the above occurs, avoid sudden braking and high-
speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place, and
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the follow-
ing manner when brake performance is deterio-
rated.
• Confirm that the vehicle slows down when you
press down on the brake pedal harder than usual.
In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way
to the floor.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to
reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking
brake.
Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop
lights and to alert the vehicles behind you.
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Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[When the engine is started, and the parking brake is released]
The daytime running lights will be illuminated:NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go
out until the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or
“ACC” position or the operation mode is changed to OFF
or ACC.
[When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running
but the parking brake is not released]
The engine starts when the lights are off.NOTE
Do not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running. The battery
will run down.
When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched
on, the heat will dry out the fog. However, if water col-
lects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.OFF The daytime running lights illuminated
The daytime running lights illuminated
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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Speaker enrollment function
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface can use the speaker enrollment
function to create a voice model for one person per language.
This makes it easier for the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface to recogn-
ise voice commands said by you.
You can turn a voice model registered with the speaker
enrollment function on and off whenever you want.
Speaker enrollment
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It takes about 2 to 3 minutes to complete the speaker
enrollment process.
To ensure the best results, run through the process while in the
driver’s seat, in an environment that is as quiet as possible
(when there is no rain or strong winds and the vehicle windows
are closed). Please turn off your phone while in speaker
enrollment to prevent interruption of the process.
Use the following procedure for speaker enrollment.
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the gearshift lever in
the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transaxle), or the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position (continuously
variable transmission (CVT)), and pull the parking brake
lever.NOTE
Speaker enrollment is not possible unless the vehicle is
parked. Make sure you park the vehicle in a safe area
before attempting speaker enrollment.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Voice training.”4. The voice guide will say “This operation must be per-
formed in a quiet environment while the vehicle is
stopped. See the owner’s manual for the list of required
training phrases. Press and release the SPEECH button
when you are ready to begin. Press the HANG-UP button
to cancel at any time.”
Press the SPEECH button to start the speaker enrollment
process.
NOTE
If you do not start the speaker enrollment process within 3
minutes after pressing the SPEECH button, the speaker
enrollment function will time out.
The voice guide will say “Speaker enrollment has timed
out.” The system will then beep and the voice recognition
mode will be deactivated.
5. The voice guide will prompt for phrase 1. Repeat the cor-
responding phrase listed in table “Enrollment commands”
on page 3-153.
The system will register your voice and then move on to
the registration of the next command. Continue the pro-
cess until all phrases have been registered.NOTE
To repeat the most recent voice training command, press
and release the SPEECH button.

If you press the HANG-UP button anytime during the pro-
cess, the system will beep and stop the speaker enrollment
process.
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To pairTo pair a Bluetooth
® device with the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface,
follow the steps below.
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the gearshift lever in
the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transaxle), or the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position (continuously
variable transmission (CVT)), and pull the parking brake
lever.
NOTE
You cannot pair any Bluetooth
® device with the
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface unless the vehicle is parked.
Before pairing a Bluetooth
® device with the Bluetooth
®
2.0 interface, confirm that the vehicle is parked in a safe
location.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Setup.”
4. Say “Pairing Options.”
5. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say “Pair.”
NOTE
If 7 devices have already been paired, the voice guide will
say “Maximum devices paired” and then the system will
end the pairing process. To register a new device, delete
one device and then repeat the pairing process.
(Refer to “Selecting a device: Deleting a device” on page
3-137.)6. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-digit pairing
code.” Say a 4-digit number.
When the confirmation function is on, the system will
confirm whether the number said is acceptable. Answer
“Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to pairing code selection.
NOTE
Some Bluetooth
® devices require a specific pairing code.
Please refer to the device manual for pairing code require-
ments.

The pairing code entered here is only used for the
Bluetooth
® connection certification. It is any 4-digit num-
ber the user would like to select.
Remember the pairing code as it needs to be keyed into
the Bluetooth® device later in the pairing process.
Depending on the connection settings of the Bluetooth
®
device, this code may have to be entered each time you
connect the Bluetooth
® device to the Bluetooth
® 2.0
interface. For the default connection settings, refer to the
instructions for the device.
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Driving safety
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the fol-
lowing:Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors and the liftgate are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
keeping good visibility, and good control of the steering
wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the instru-
ment panel indicators and multi-information display for
any possible problem.

Similarly, the front passenger seat should also be moved
as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.DefrostersCheck these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door win-
dows)” on page 5-15, 5-26.
TiresCheck all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressure. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system,
there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure sensors
when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should,
only be performed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.LightsHave someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel.Fluid leaksCheck the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
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