2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Owners Manual

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There may be a problem in the Twin Clutch SST. If this occurs, the safety device operates andprevents the vehicle from moving. Therefore, perform the following procedure. 1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.2. Restart the engine. If the gearshift lever position display is shown and the vehicle can move after this procedure is performed, there is no malfunc- tion.If the gearshift lever position display is not shown and the vehicle cannot move, or if this problem occurs repeatedly, have the vehiclechecked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
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When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on the information screen in the multi-information display while you are driving, take the following measures.
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The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluidis high. If this occurs, take one of the following mea- sures.  Reduce the vehicle speed.  Stop the vehicle in a safe place, place the gearshift lever in the “P” (PARK) posi- tion, and then open the engine hood withthe engine running to cool the engine.
After a while, check that the warning dis- play has gone out. If the display goes out, the vehicle can be driven normally.If the warning display remains on or comes on frequently, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice.
If the vehicle continues to be driven after the warning display appears, and the tempera- ture of the Twin Clutch SST fluid continues to rise, the transmission protection controlmay operate and cause the transmission to
If the gearshift lever position dis- play is not showing

Warning display

When warning display is show- ing

CAUTION If the warning display is shown, such as when the vehicle does not accelerate while traveling even if the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle may not be able to bedriven normally. For safety, pay attention to your surround- ings when driving the vehicle.NOTE
 If the vehicle is continuously driven on hilly roads or in an aggressive manner involving high engine rpm, sudden acceleration and/or deceleration, the vehicle transmission may vibrate.This vibration is to alert the driver that the Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature has risen. It does not indicate a malfunction.If this occurs, perform the same measures for when the warning appears. If the vibra- tion stops, the vehicle can be driven nor- mally.
If vehicle is driven with warning dis- played
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function as if the gearshift lever was in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position. (At this time, the vehicle temporarily cannot be driven.)If this occurs, take the following measures. 1. Depress the brake pedal and stop the vehi- cle in a safe place. 2. Place the gearshift lever in the “P”(PARK) position, and then open the engine hood with the engine running to cool the engine. 3. After a while, check that the warning display has gone out, and then stop the engine if the warning display has gone out. 4. If the engine can be restarted, the vehiclecan be driven normally.
If the warning display remains on or comes on frequently, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice.
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A safety device in the Twin Clutch SST hasbeen activated due to a possible malfunctionin the Twin Clutch SST or in the engine elec- tronic control module.
If this occurs, perform the following proce- dure. 1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine. 2. Restart the engine. If the warning display goes out, there is no abnormal condition. However, if the warning display remains on or comes on frequently, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
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This position locks the transmission to pre- vent the vehicle from moving. The engine can be started from the “PARK” position. Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. At this position, the transmission is disen- gaged. It is the same as the neutral position on a manual transaxle and should be used whenthe vehicle is not moving for an extended
When warning display is show- ing

CAUTION If the warning display is shown, such as when the vehicle does not accelerate while traveling even if the accelerator pedal isdepressed, the vehicle may not be able to be driven normally. For safety, pay attention to your surround-ings when driving the vehicle.
Gearshift lever positions (Main shift gate)

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTION Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position whilethe vehicle is in motion, the transmission may be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

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length of time during driving, such as in a traffic jam. This position is used for most city and high- way driving. Engine shifting and braking are done automatically as needed, depending onroad conditions.
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Select the control mode from the following three types to suit the driving conditions.
WA R N I N G Never move the gearshift lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving since you could accidentally slip it into the “P”(PARK) or “R”(REVERSE) position and the engine speed could rise, damaging the transmission. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped on a slope, the engine should bestarted in the “P” (PARK) position. Although the engine can be started when the vehicle is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-tion, for safety reasons, do not start the engine in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shifting into or out of“N” (NEUTRAL) position, to prevent roll- ing.
“D” DRIVE

CAUTION Never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion. If the lever is shifted into the “D” (DRIVE) from the “R” (REVERSE) position while thevehicle is in motion, the transmission may be damaged.NOTE
 For information on manual shift gate opera- tion, please refer to “Manual shift” on page 5-64.  When the engine is cold, upshifts occur at a higher vehicle speed than when the engine is warm.This control is performed to quickly warm up the engine. It does not indicate a malfunc- tion. After the vehicle has been driven for awhile, upshifts will occur at the regular engine speeds.
Twin Clutch SST control mode

Tw i n C l u t c h SST control
mode
Characteristic
Normal (Control mode when engine is started)
Control mode for normal driving on local roads, free- ways, and the like. Smooth shifting is per-formed at low engine speeds for economical driving with good ride quality.
Sport
Control mode for driving on mountain roads, roads with uphill and downhill slopes, and freeways with long downhill slopes where engine braking is necessary. Compared to “Normal” mode, shifting occurs at higher engine speeds and is quicker. In addition, quick downshifting is possible when the accelerator pedal is depressed for quick accel-eration or when the brakes are applied.
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When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position, operate the Twin Clutch SST control mode switch (A) to change the control mode. When the engine is started, the control mode is automatically set to the “Normal” mode. Use the following procedures to change the control mode. While the vehicle is stopped or being driven, push the Twin Clutch SST control modeswitch forward.
S-Sport
(Super Sport)
In the “S-Sport” mode, shifting occurs at higher engine speeds and is even quicker than in the “Sport” mode. “S-Sport” mode is designed to be used while driving on closed circuit tracks. Do not use this mode on public roads.
NOTE
 Damage to your vehicle caused by racing and/or driving on closed circuit tracks will not be covered under warranty. Please reviewthe “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL: NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY”.
Tw i n C l u t c h SST control
mode
Characteristic
 When continuously driving on closed circuit racetracks or at other locations where the engine is operated at high speeds and under a heavy load, the Twin Clutch SST fluid tem- perature will have a tendency to rise.In this case, if the temperature rises too high, the warning display will appear on the information screen in the multi-information display to alert the driver. If the warning display appears, be sure to refer to “Warning display” on page 5-60 and follow the appropriate measures.  The Twin Clutch SST control mode can be selected both when “D” range operation is selected and when manual shifting is selected.  If you select “Sport” mode or “S-Sport” mode while the engine is cold, the transmis-sion may shift up at different speeds com- pared to that when the engine is warm. This is simply the operation of the controlsystem to warm the engine quickly. It does not indicate a malfunction.  For slippery road surfaces, such as roads with accumulated snow, “Normal” mode is recommended for smooth shifting at low engine speeds.NOTE
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch

To shift from “Normal” mode to “Sport” mode
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While the vehicle is stopped, push the Twin Clutch SST control mode switch forward and hold it for 3 seconds or more. While the vehicle is stopped or being driven, push the Twin Clutch SST control modeswitch rearward.
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When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position, the currently selected control mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
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Using the gearshift lever (A) or the sportronic steering wheel shifters (B), shifting can be performed manually.
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 vehi
cle speed just before
entering a curve.
To shift from “Sport” mode to “S-Sport” mode
CAUTION For safety reasons, shift from the “Sport” mode to the “S-Sport” mode only when thevehicle is stopped.
To shift from “S-Sport” mode to “Sport” mode or To shift from “Sport” mode to “Normal” mode
NOTE
 If the Twin Clutch SST control mode switch is continuously pressed after a control mode has been selected, an erroneous operation prevention function operates and the control mode is automatically set to the “Normal” mode.If you would like to select a control mode again, return the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and restart theengine. Then, push the Twin Clutch SST control mode switch.
Twin Clutch SST control mode display

Manual shift

CAUTION When manually shifting while the vehicle is being driven, select the correct shift positionto control the engine speed so that the tachometer indicator does not enter the red zone. Sudden engine braking and rapid accelera- tion can cause the vehicle to skid. Shift downaccording to road conditions and vehicle speed.
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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 down 1 gear.
Move the gearshift lever toward the front pas- senger’s seat to return to automated shifting.
 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 leverin 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 orsportronic steering wheel shifters are oper- ated. In addition, in
order to prevent exces-
sive engine speed, the buzzer sounds anddownshifting may not occur depending on the 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 ClutchSST could take longer to shift due to higher fluid temperatures.CAUTION
Shifting using the gearshift lever

Selecting manual shifting Shifting up and shifting down
NOTE
 After manual shifting
is selected using the
gearshift lever, shifting up and down can also be performed using the sportronic steeringwheel shifters.
Returning to “D” range operation
SHIFT DOWN
SHIFT UP
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While the vehicle is stopped or being driven with the gearshift lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, manual shifting can be selected by pulling one of the sportronic steering wheelshifters toward you.
Each time the + (SHIFT UP) sportronic steer- ing wheel shifter is pulled, the transmission shifts up 1 gear.
Each time the - (SHIFT DOWN) sportronic steering wheel shifter is pulled, the transmis- sion shifts down 1 gear. When the gearshift lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) position, pull the + (SHIFT UP) sportronic steering wheel shifter toward youfor 2 seconds or more to return to “D” range operation.
NOTE
 When the gearshift lever is moved to the “D” (DRIVE) position from the manual shift gate, it may automatically select a gear dif- ferent from the gear selected during manual shifting depending on ve
hicle speed or driv-
ing conditions.
Shifting using the sportronic steer- ing wheel shifters

Selecting manual shifting
Shifting up- (SHIFT DOWN)
+ (SHIFT UP)
Shifting down
NOTE
 After manual shifting is
selected using the
sportronic steering wheel shifters, shifting upand down can also be performed using the gearshift lever.
Returning to “D” range operation
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In manual shift, the currently selected gear is displayed on the multi-information display.
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NOTE
 If manual shifting is selected using the spor- tronic steering wheel shifters when the gear- shift 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 auto- matically shift up or down from the gearselected using manual shifting depending on the vehicle speed or driving conditions.  If manual shifting is selected using the spor- tronic steering wheel shifters, “D” range operation will again be selected by movingthe gearshift lever from the “D” (DRIVE) position toward the driver’s seat, then return it toward the front passenger’s seat.
Manual shift display

Operation of the Twin Clutch SST
CAUTION Before selecting a position with the engine running and the vehicle stationary, fullydepress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- cle from creeping. Do not release the brakes until you are readyto drive away. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the Twin Clutch SST is engaged.
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 Depress the brake pedal with the right foot. Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- tion. Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting on the brake pedal willaffect braking efficiency, may cause prema- ture wear of brake pads and may cause engine damage. Use the gearshift lever in the correct shift position in accordance with driving condi-tions. Never coast downhill backward in the driv- ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE) or manualshifting} or coast forward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and increased brake pedaland steering effort could lead to an accident. Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal pressed when the vehicle is stationary. This can cause sudden acceleration and dam- age the Twin Clutch SST.Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal while holding down the brake pedal with the gearshift lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions may not rise as high as when performing the same operation withthe gearshift lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.CAUTION
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