2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Cvt

Power door locks 5-26 Features and controls
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the lock knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.
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If the driver’s door is opened while the engine is stopped and the operation mode is in any position other than OF
F, the operation mode
ON buzzer will sound
intermittently to
remind you to put the operation mode in OFF.
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All of the doors and the
liftgate can be locked
or unlocked by pressing the power door lock switch on the driver’s or the front passengerdoor.
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All doors and the liftgate will unlock whenthe ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation
mode is put in OFF.
All doors and the liftgate will unlock when the selector lever is moved to the “P” (PARK)position with the ignition
switch or the opera-
tion mode in ON.
Operation mode ON reminder system (vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key) Power door locks
NOTE
 When locking or unlocking with the key on the driver’s door, only the driver’s door willlock or unlock.  Repeated continuous
operation between lock
and unlock could acti
vate the power door
locking system’s built-i
n protection circuit,
and prevent the system from operating. Ifthis occurs, wait about
1 minute before oper-
ating the power door lock switch.
To lock and unlock the doors and liftgate Using the power door lock switch

(if so equipped)1- Lock 2- Unlock
To unlock the doors and liftgate You can select the functions to unlock the doors and liftgate eith
er using the ignition
switch or the engine switch, or using the selector lever positi
on {continuously vari-
able transmission (CVT)}.These functions are not
activated when the
vehicle is shipped from the factory. To acti- vate or deactivate
these functions, please
contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.Using the ignition switch or the engine switch Using the selector lever position {continuously variable transmis-sion (CVT)}
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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-31
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Wind buffeting can be de
scribed as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a boomingor rumbling sound. Your
vehicle may exhibit
wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door windows down or partially opened.This is a normal occurrence that can be mini- mized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear
door windows open, open the front door win- dows as well as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the gearshift lever to 1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) posi- tion for vehicles equipped with a manualtransaxle, set the selector lever to “P” (PARK) position for vehi
cles equipped with a
continuously variable transmission (CVT).
 The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch is pulled up.
Therefore be espe-
cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the door window opening. Do not deliberately tr
ap your hands or head
in order to activate the safety mechanism. Your hand or head coul
d be trapped and per-
sonal injury could result.NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or
other circumstances
cause the door window to be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by trapped hand or head.  If the battery termin
als are disc
onnected or
the fuse for electric
window is replaced, the
safety mechanism will be cancelled and the door window will not
automatically
open/close completely.If the window is open,
repeatedly raise the
driver’s door window switch until the win- dow has been fully cl
osed. Following this,
release the switch, raise the switch onceagain and hold it in this
condition for at least
1 second, then release it. You should now be able to operate the driver’s door window inthe normal fashion.CAUTION
What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving Parking brake
To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of hand grip. When the parking brake is set and theignition switch or the operation mode is in the “ON” position, the brake warn- ing light in the instrument cluster willcome on. Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
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Ignition switch
Features and controls 5-35
5
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key)] For information on ope
rations for vehicles
equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Engine switch
”on page 5-13.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
The engine is off. The
key can be inserted and
removed only when the sw
itch is in this posi-
tion. Allows operation of some electrical accesso- ries with the engine off. The engine runs and all accessories can be used.
Engages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It will automatically return to the “ON” position.
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)position {continuously va
riable transmis-
sion (CVT)}. 2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
Ignition switch Type 2
OFF ACC ON
START
NOTE
 Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder inside the key sends must match the one registered to the immobi-lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immo- bilizer” on page 5-20.)
To remove the key
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Starting the engine
Features and controls 5-37
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2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.4. Press and hold the
brake pedal down with
your right foot. 5. Press and hold the clut
ch pedal all the way
down (manual transaxle). 6. On vehicles equipped with manual trans- axle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.On vehicles equippe
d with continuously
variable transmission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK)position.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion and make certain that all warninglights are functioning properly before starting the engine. 8. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”position without pre
ssing the accelerator
pedal. Release the key when the engine starts.
After several attempts
, you may experience
that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditi
oning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off. 2. While depressing the brake pedal {contin- uously variable transmission (CVT)} orthe clutch pedal (manual transaxle), press the accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still wi
ll not start, the engine
could be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), push the accelerator pedal all the waydown and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position andrelease the accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), but do not push theaccelerator pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts.
If the engine fails to
start, repeat these procedures. If theengine still will not
start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -4 °F (-20 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE)position. This phenomenon occurs because the trans- axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does
NOTE
 On vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle,
the starter will not ope
rate unless the clutch
pedal is fully depresse
d (Clutch interlock).
NOTE
On vehicles equipped wi
th CVT, the starter
will not operate unless th
e selector lever is in
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-tion.For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.
NOTE
 Minor noises may be he
ard on engine start-
up. These will disappear
as the engine warms
up.
When the engine is hard to start
Startability of CVT vehicle with ambient temperature of -4 °F (-20 °C) or lower
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-39
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At high altitude locati
ons, upshift as listed
below.
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It is recommended th
at 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 brake life, shift down to 2nd or 1st when descend-ing a steep hill. Downshifting is also important to avoid “lug- ging” the engine at t
oo low a speed, such as
when turning a corner or when driving up a steep hill.
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 Do not use the gearshift lever as a han- drest. This can result
in premature wear of
the transaxle shift forks.
 The table above shows the maximum rec- ommended driving speed for in each gear. Do not drive near or at these speeds forprolonged periods of time.
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The CVT will automatically and continuously change its gear ratio depending on road and driving conditions. This helps achievesmooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving.
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.
Driving precautions

Maximum possible driving speed

Shift points
Maximum possible driving
speed
1st gear 28 mph (45 km/h)2nd gear 53 mph (85 km/h)
3rd gear 78 mph (125 km/h)4th gear 105 mph (170 km/h)Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL

Shift points
Maximum possible driving
speed
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-40 Features and controls
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According to the conditions, the transmission will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need to use the service brake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a conti
nuously variable trans-
mission have a shift-lo
ck device that holds
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the selector lever from the “P”(PARK) position to a
nother position, follow
the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector
lever to the desired
position.
The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati- cally when the selector lever is in the “D”(DRIVE) position, depe
nding on the speed of
the vehicle and the position of the accelerator pedal.
DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

NOTE
 The selector lever cannot
be moved from “P”
(PARK) to another pos
ition if the ignition
switch is set to the “OFF” or “ACC” posi-tion, or if the key has been removed, or oper- ation mode is in “OFF”
or “ACC”, or if the
brake pedal is not pressed and held down.
Set the selector lever in the gate to operate while the brake pedal is depressed.
Set the selector lever in the gate to operate.
WA R N I N G Always press the brake pedal when shift- ing the selector lever into a selector posi- tion from the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
When beginning to drive, do not shift theselector lever from
the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position while pressing the accelerator pedal. This will cause the vehicle to“jump” forward or backward.NOTE
 To prevent mistakes in operating the lever, make sure you stop brie
fly at each position.
After operating, check the position in the multi-information display.  If the brake pedal is not
depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent theselector lever from being moved from the “P” (PARK) position.  For a shift indicated by in the illustra- tion, depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever. If you attempt to move theselector lever before
depressing the brake
pedal, the selector
lever may not move.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-41
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) position to anotherposition while the brake
pedal is pressed and
held down with the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON, the battery may be flator the shift-lock mechanism may be malfunc- tioning. 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 follows. 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully applied.2. Stop the engine if it is running. 3. Insert a screwdrive
r with a cloth over its
tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Prygently 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 whilepressing the screwdriver down.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the selector lever position is shown onthe multi-information display.
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This position locks the transmission to pre-vent the vehicle from m
oving. The engine can
be started from the “P” (PARK) position.
When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) posi-tion

Selector lever position display

Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-42 Features and controls
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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 m
oving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in a traffic jam.
This position is used fo
r most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-cally and continuously ch
ange its gear ratio
depending on road and driving conditions. This position is for use when light engine braking at high-speed is needed, or driving up very steep hills and for
engine braking at low
speeds when descendi
ng steep gradients.
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When the selector lever position indicator blinks while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transaxle system or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnor- mally high.
“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 while the vehicle is in motion, the transmission may 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) positi
on, 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 in motion.
“B” BRAKE

WA R N I N G
When a malfunction occurs in the automatic transaxle

When the selector lever position indicator blinks

NOTE
 The “A” indicator blinks only if the CVT selector lever switch is broken.It is not seen during normal driving.
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