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Ignition switch 5-54 Features and controls
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Engages the starter. After the engine starts, release the key and it will return automati-cally to the “ON” position.
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with theignition switch in the “ACC” position, the function automatically cuts out the power for the audio system and other electric devicesthat can be operated with that position. When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position, the power is supplied againto those devices.
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For vehicles with a manual transaxle, whenremoving the key, push the key in at the“ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK” position, and remove. For vehicles with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST,when removing the key, first set the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin
Clutch SST) to the “P” (PARK) position, and then turn the key to the “LOCK” position and remove it.
START
NOTE
 Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder inside the key sendsmust match the one registered to the immobi- lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page5-4.)
ACC power auto-cutout func- tion
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be changed to about 60 minutes. • The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
To remove the key
NOTE
Manual transaxle
NOTE
 For vehicles with a CVT or Twin Clutch SST, the key cannot be removed unless the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever(Twin Clutch SST) is set to the “P” (PARK) position, which allows the ignition switch to turn to the “LOCK” position.CAUTION Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition switch while dr
iving. The steering
wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
CVT or Twin Clutch SST
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Manual transaxle (if so equipped) 5-60 Features and controls
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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.
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For the best fuel economy and performance inusing 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.
 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.
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)
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-61
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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 automatically and continuously change its gear ratio depending on road and
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 5-66. 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 safe
ty precaution, models
equipped 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.
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)
DRIVING UPHILL

DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-65
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This position locks th
e transmission to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. The engine canbe 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 ona manual transaxle and should be used when the vehicle is not moving for an extended length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
This position is used for most city and high- way driving. The transmission will automati- cally and continuously change its gear ratio depending on road and driving conditions. This position is for driv
ing up very steep hills
and for engine braking at low speeds when driving down steep hills.
• Slow down your vehicle.• Stop your vehicle in a safe place, put the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position, and open the engine hood with the enginerunning to allow the engine to cool down.After a while, confirm that the warning display is no longer showing. It is safe to continue driving if the display is no longershowing. If the warning display remains or flashes frequently, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. [When warning display is showing] It may be that there is something unusual happening in the CVT, causing a safety device to activate. Have your vehicleinspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

CAUTION
“R” REVERSE

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

WA R N I N G Never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving since you could accidentally slip it into the “P”(PARK) or “R”(REVERSE) position, damaging the transmission.
 To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped on a slope, the engine should be started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in “N” (NEUTRAL) position. To prevent rolling, always keep your foot on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shift-ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- tion.
“D” DRIVE

CAUTION To prevent transmission damage, never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is inmotion.
“L” LOW (except for vehicles with manual gate)

WA R N I N G
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Continuously variable transm
ission (CVT) (if so equipped)
5-66 Features and controls
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Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is selected by pushingthe selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE) position into the manual gate (1). To return to “D” (DRIVE) operation, push the selectorlever back into the main gate (2). In sports mode, rapid shifting is possible sim- ply by operating the selector lever or spor-tronic steering wheel paddle shifter. Unlike the manual transaxle, sports mode allows shifting with the accelerator pedaldepressed.
WA R N I N G This position can be used for maximum engine braking. Be very careful not to shift into “L” (LOW) suddenly. Sudden engine braking may cause the tires to skid.Select this position according to the road conditions and vehicle speed.
Sports mode
(if so equipped)
Vehicles with manual gate

NOTE
 For vehicles equipped with the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter, sports mode can be operated even when the selector lever is in the main gate (2). To return to “D” (DRIVE) operation, pull thesportronic steering wheel paddle shifter on the +(UP) side for longer than 2 seconds, or park the vehicle to change the selector leverposition indicator to “D” (DRIVE) and return to “D” (DRIVE) operation.
+ (SHIFT UP) Transmission shifts up once by each opera- tion. - (SHIFT DOWN) Transmission shifts down once by each operation.
SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN
SHIFT DOWN
SHIFT UP
CAUTION Upward shifts do not take place automati- cally in sports mode. The driver must make upward shifts in accordance with prevailing road conditions, making sure the engine rpm remains below the red zone on the tachome-ter. By rapidly moving the selector lever or spor- tronic steering wheel padd
le shifter to the “-
(SHIFT DOWN)” side tw
ice, it is possible to
skip one shift range (i.e
., 3rd to 1st or 4th to
2nd). Since sudden engine braking or accel- eration can cause a loss of traction, down- shifts must be made carefully in accordancewith the vehicle’s speed. On vehicles with a sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter, shift ranges may not change when the lateral paddle shifters are operated at the same time.NOTE
 Shift ranges can only be selected in a for- ward direction from 1st to 6th. To reverse or park the vehicle, move the selector lever tothe “R” or “P” position.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-67
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While driving with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE), sports mode can be selected by pulling one of the sportronic steering wheel shifters toward you.In sports mode, rapid
shifting is possible sim-
ply by operating the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter.
Unlike the manual transaxle, sports mode allows shifting with the accelerator pedal depressed.
 To maintain good running performance, the transmission may refuse to perform an upshift when the selector lever or sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter is moved to the “+(SHIFT UP)” positi
on at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine, the transmission may refuse to per- form a downshift when the shift lever orsportronic steering wheel paddle shifter is moved to the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle speeds. When this happens, abuzzer sounds to indicate that a downshift is not going to take place.  Move the selector lever gently between the manual and main gates and between posi- tions in the manual gate. And do not operatesportronic steering wheel paddle shifter vio- lently. Excessive force could damage the selector lever or sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter.
Except for vehicles with manual gate
NOTE
NOTE
 To return to “D” (DRIVE) operation, pull the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter on the +(UP) side for longer than 2 seconds, or park the vehicle to change the selector leverposition indicator to “D” (DRIVE) and return to “D” (DRIVE) operation.  When the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter is operated with the selector lever in the “L” (LOW) position, gear is not shiftedbecause the selectable shift range is limited.
+ (SHIFT UP) Transmission shifts up once by each opera- tion. - (SHIFT DOWN) SHIFT DOWN
SHIFT UP
Transmission shifts down once by each operation.
CAUTION Upward shifts do not take place automati- cally in sports mode. The driver must makeupward shifts in accordance with prevailing road conditions, making sure the engine rpm remains below the red zone on the tachome-ter. By rapidly moving the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter to the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” side twice, it is possible to skip one shift range (i.e., 3rd to 1st or 4th to 2nd).Since sudden engine braking or acceleration can cause a loss of traction, downshifts must be made carefully in accordance with thevehicle’s speed. Shift ranges may not change when the lateral paddle shifters are operated at the same time.NOTE
 Shift ranges can only be selected in a for- ward direction from 1st to 6th. To reverse orpark the vehicle, move the selector lever to the “R” or “P” position.
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Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shif
t Transmission) (if so equipped)
5-76 Features and controls
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While the vehicle is stopped or being driven, push the Twin Clutch SST control mode switch rearward.
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When the ignition switch is set to the “ON”position, the currently selected control modeis displayed on the multi-information display.
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Using the gearshift lever (A) or the sportronicsteering wheel shifters (B), shifting can beperformed 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 “Normal” mode
NOTE
 If the Twin Clutch SST control mode switch is continuously pressed after a control modehas 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 the engine. 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 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.
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ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped) 5-82 Features and controls
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However, if the vehicle does not move or accelerate normally, or if this problem occurs repeatedly, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice as soon as possi- ble.
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The ACD is a system that improves accelera- tion performance and straight-ahead stabilityby regulating the differential limiting action and power drive distribution of the center dif- ferential.
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Select the control mode from the followingthree types to suit the driving conditions.
When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position, operate the AWC switch to change the control mode. Each time the switch is pushed, the control mode changes in the order “TARMAC”

“GRAVEL”
 “SNOW”
 “TARMAC”.
CAUTIONWhen the Twin Clutch SST fluid tempera- ture is high, the engine idle speed when the vehicle is stopped may increase or the vehi- cle will have a weak tendency to creep. After that, if the Twin Clutch SST fluid tem- perature rises even higher, the warning display will appear.
ACD (Active center differ- ential system)
(if so equipped)
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the ACD. Even the ACD cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. This system, like any other system, has limits and cannot help you to maintain traction and control of thevehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv- ing can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive carefully. This meanstaking into account the traffic, road and envi- ronmental conditions. Be sure to use tires that are the same speci- fied size, type, and brand, and have no differ- ence in the amount of wear for all fourwheels. Otherwise, the ACD may not work properly.NOTE
 If the parking brake lever is pulled up while the vehicle is moving, the center differential is designed to switch to a free state condition which will allow the rear wheel to lock eas-ier.
ACD control mode

ACD control
mode
Operation
TA R M A C
Normally, use this control mode. Use this mode for paved roads.
GRAVEL
Use this control mode when driving on somewhat slip- pery road surfaces, such as wet road surfaces and gravel roads.
SNOW
Use this control mode when driving on slippery road sur-faces, such as snow-covered roads.
ACD control mode switch

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