
Inside rearview mirror 5-56 Features and controls
5
It is possible to move the mirror up/down and left/right to adjust its position.
The day/night knob (A) at
the bottom of the
mirror can be used to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlights of vehi- cles behind you during night driving.
When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright, the reflection factor of the rearview mirror is automatically changed to reduce the glare. Normally, use the automatic mode. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” positionor the operation mode is put in ON, the reflection factor of the mirror is automatically changed.
To adjust the mirror position
To reduce the glare Ty p e 1 1- Daytime position 2- Night position
Ty p e 2
NOTE
Do not hang items on, or
spray glass cleaner
on the sensor (1), as reduced sensitivity could result.
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Ignition switch
Features and controls 5-61
5
function automatically cuts out the power for the audio system and ot
her electric devices
that can be operated with that position. When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position, the pow
er is supplied again
to those devices.
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When removing the key, first set the selectorlever to the “P” (PARK) position, and thenturn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
When removing the key,
first set the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK”position, and remove it.
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-c
utout function can
be deactivated. For details, we reco
mmend you to consult an
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System,
screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate Mitsubishi Multi-Com- munications System
manual for details.
To remove the key Ty p e 1
NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position,which allows the ignition switch to turn to the “OFF” position.
Ty p e 2
NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position, which allows the ignition switch to turn tothe “LOCK” position.CAUTION If the engine is stopped while driving, the power brake booster will stop functioning and greater effort for braking will be required. Also, the power steering systemwill not function and it
will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running. This will cause the
battery to run down.
Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is r
unning. It will damage
the starter motor.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-64 Features and controls
5
in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position.This occurs because the transaxle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If this occurs
, place the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes. The transaxle will wa
rm up, and you will be
able to start normally. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation. The MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve contro
l between a low-speed
mode and a high-speed mode in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engineperformance.
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Automatic transaxle will automaticallychange its gear depending on road and driv-ing conditions. This
helps achieve smooth
driving and excellent fuel efficiency. Also you can manually shift up and shiftdown the transaxle. Refer to “Sports mode” on page 5-68. The transaxle prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is releasedand ensures smooth driving. According to the conditions, the transaxle will automatically shift to a lower gear 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 an automatic transaxle have a shift-lock device that
holds the selector lever
in the “P” (PARK) position. To move theselector lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector
lever to the desired
position.
The transaxle has 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
Using the MIVEC engine
NOTE
To protect the engine, the high-speed mode may not be selected wh
ile the engine coolant
temperature is low. In such a case, the engine revolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpmeven if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Automatic transaxle
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL
DRIVING DOWNHILL
NOTE
During the break-in pe
riod or immediately
after reconnecting the
battery, your vehicle
may not shift smoothly. This does not indi-cate a problem in the transaxle. Shifting will become smoother once the transaxle has been shifted several
times by the electronic
control system.
Selector lever operation
NOTE
The selector lever ca
nnot be moved from “P”
(PARK) to another pos
ition if the operation
mode is put in OFF or
ACC, or if the brake
pedal is not pressed and held down.
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5
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This position locks the transaxle to prevent the vehicle from moving.
The engine can be
started from the “P” (PARK) position. Move the lever to this
position only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. At this position, the transaxle is disengaged. It is the same as th
e neutral position on a
manual transaxle and should be used when the vehicle is not m
oving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
This position is used fo
r most city and high-
way driving. The transaxle will automatically change its gear depending on road and driv- ing conditions.
This position is for driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at low speeds when driving down steep hills.
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While the vehicle is stopped or being drivenwith the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position,
sports mode can be
selected by pulling one of the sportronicsteering wheel paddle shifter towards you. In sports mode, rapid
shifting is possible sim-
ply by operating the sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter. Unlike the manual transaxle, sports mode allows shifting with the accelerator pedaldepressed.
Selector lever positions
“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 moti
on, the transaxle may be
damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL
WA R N I N G Never move the select
or lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving sinceyou could accidentally
slip it into the “P”
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position, damaging the transaxle. 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 transaxle damage, never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion.
“L” LOW
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 brak
ing may cause the
tires to skid. Select this position according to the roadconditions and vehicle speed.
Sports mode
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-69
5
To return to “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) operation, pull the sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter on the + (SHIFT UP) side for longer than 2 seconds. When returning to “D” (DRIVE) or “L”(LOW) operation, the selector lever position display will change to “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position.
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In sports mode, the curre
ntly selected gear is
displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
+ (SHIFT UP) The transaxle shifts up by one gear with each operation. − (SHIFT DOWN) The transaxle shifts down by one gear witheach operation.
SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN
CAUTION In sports mode, the driver must execute upward shifts in accordance with prevailingroad conditions, taking care to keep theengine speed below the red zone. Repeated continuous ope
ration of the spor-
tronic steering wheel pa
ddle shifter will con-
tinuously switch shift position. Gears may not change when the lateral pad- dle shifters are operated at the same time. NOTE
Gears can only be selected in a forward direction from 1st gear to 6th gear. Toreverse or park the vehi
cle, move the selector
lever to the “R” or “P” position. To maintain good running performance, the transaxle may refuse to perform an upshift when the selector lever is moved to the“+(SHIFT UP)” positi
on at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine, the transaxle may refuse to perform adownshift when the lever is moved to the “
−
(SHIFT DOWN)” position
at certain vehicle
speeds. When this happens, a buzzer soundsto indicate that a dow
nshift is not going to
take place. Downward shifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. Before the vehicle stops, 1st ge
ar is automatically
selected.
When the selector lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) position and sports mode isselected, the vehicle will automaticallyreturn to “D” (DRIVE)
operation if the vehi-
cle is stopped. When the selector lever is in the “L” (LOW) position and sports mode is selected, the vehicle will stay in
sports mode and not
return to “L” (LOW) operation even if the vehicle is stopped. The upward shift may be
made automatically
in sports mode when the engine revolutions rise and approach the tachometer’s red zone(the red-coloured part of the tachometer dial). When pulling away from a standstill on a slippery road, pull the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter on the + (SHIFT UP)side to select 2nd gear
. Pull the sportronic
steering wheel paddle shifter on the
−
(SHIFT DOWN) side to shift back to 1stgear. When the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter is operated with the selector lever in the “L” (LOW) position, gear is not shifted because the selectable shift range is limited.
Sports mode display
NOTE
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing an
other vehicle) push
the accelerator to the floor. The automatictransaxle will automatically downshift.
NOTE
While driving in sports mode, the sports mode display may change to show “D” andshifting in sports
mode may no longer be
possible. This indicates that controls to drive in the“D” position are operati
ng normally in order
to lower the temperature of the automatic transaxle fluid; it doe
s not indicate a mal-
function. Once the temperature of the auto- matic transaxle fluid
drops, shifting in the
sports mode will be possible again.Type 1 Type 2
Operation of the automatic transaxle
CAUTION Before selecting a gear
with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, firmly depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is engaged, espe
cially when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating. Do not release the brak
e pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times. Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acce
leration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting fromthe “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre- mature wear of brake pads.
Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance
with driving condi-
tions.Never coast downhill backward in the driv- ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE), “L” (LOW) position or sports mode} or coastforward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and in
creased brake pedal
and steering effort could
lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehi
cle is stationary.
This can damage the transaxle. Also, when you depress
the accelera
tor pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with theselector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation withthe selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Passing acceleration
NOTE
In sports mode, downshi
fts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the wayto the floor.CAUTION
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-77
5
When returning to “D” (DRIVE) operation, the selector lever posi
tion display will change
to “D” (DRIVE) position.
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In sports mode, the currently selected shift range is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
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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. Repeated continuous ope
ration of the spor-
tronic steering wheel pa
ddle shifter will con-
tinuously switch shift position. Shift ranges may not cha
nge when the lateral
paddle shifters are opera
ted 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.
To maintain good running performance, the transmission may refuse to perform anupshift when the sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter is moved to the “+(SHIFT UP)” position at cert
ain vehicle speeds.
Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine,the transmission may refuse to perform a downshift when the
sportronic steering
wheel paddle shifter is moved to the “
−
(SHIFT DOWN)” position
at certain vehicle
speeds. When this happens, a buzzer sounds to indicate that a dow
nshift is not going to
take place. Downward shifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. Before the vehicle stops, 1st ge
ar is automatically
selected.Also, the vehicle will automatically return to “D” (DRIVE) operation
if the vehicle is
stopped. When the selector lever is in the “L” (LOW) position, the sport mode
is not selected even
if you operate the spor
tronic steering wheel
paddle shifter.
Sports mode display
NOTE
Operation of the CVT
CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the CVT is engaged, especi
ally when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating. Do not release the brak
e pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal
with the right foot at
all times. Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acce
leration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting fromthe “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).Type 1 Type 2
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ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-81
5
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While the drive mode is in the “4WD AUTO” position, if the ECO mode switch is switched
ON, the drive mode will be changed to “4WD ECO” mode.If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, the drive mode will be returned to “4WD AUTO” mode.Refer to the “ECO
mode switch” on page
5-184.
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S-AWC is an integrat
ed vehicle dynamics
control system that helps enhance driving performance, cornering performance, and vehicle stability over a wide range of drivingconditions through integrated management of the electronically cont
rolled 4WD, the AYC
(Active Yaw Control), the ABS and the ASC.
CAUTION If the selected drive
mode indicator begins
blinking, the drive m
ode will automatically
switch to protect the drive-system compo-nents. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa- tion display. Warning display (color
liquid crystal dis-
play) Reduce speed and, if
the indicator stops
blinking, you may resume normal driving. For vehicles equipped with mono-color liq- uid crystal display mete
r, drive mode indica-
tor (“4WD-E”, “LOCK”) is blinking alternately
If the drive mode indi
cator (4WD) is blink-
ing, a problem has occurred with the elec-tronically controlled 4WD. A warning willalso be displayed in the information screen in the multi information display. Warning display (color liquid crystal dis- play) Have your vehicle in
spected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.For vehicles equipped
with mono-color liq-
uid crystal display mete
r, drive mode indica-
tor (“4WD-E”, “LOCK”) is blinking at thesame time. Make sure that all four tires are the same specified size, type, a
nd brand, and have no
significant difference
in the amount of wear.
Otherwise, the electronically controlled4WD system may not work properly, and the 4WD system warning (overheating or ser- vice required) may displayed.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
CAUTION
NOTE
If the drive mode is switched in any mode after the drive mode is switched in “4WD ECO”, the drive mode will not be changedeven if the ECO mode switch is switched OFF.
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
(if so equipped)
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