2018 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 fuel

Break-in recommendations 5-2 Features and controls
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Advanced automobile manufacturing tech- niques permit you to operate your new vehi- cle without requiring
a long break-in period
of low-speed driving. However, you can add to the future perfor- mance and economy of your vehicle byobserving the followi
ng precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km). Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in period.  Avoid revving the engine.  Avoid rough driving such as sudden starts, sudden acceleration, prolonged high- speed driving and sudden braking. These would have a detrimen
tal effect on the
engine and also cause increased fuel and oil consumption, wh
ich could result in
malfunction of the engine components. Beparticularly careful to
avoid full accelera-
tion while in low shift position (low gears). Do not overload the ve
hicle. Stay within
the seating capacity. (Refer to “Cargo load precautions” on page 6-10.) Do not use this vehi
cle for trailer towing.
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Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key. Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.
Two F.A.S.T.-keys and two emergency keys are provided. Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergency key in a safe place together as a set of sparekeys.
Break-in recommendations
Keys Type 1 1- Key for the electronic immobilizer2- Key number plateType 2
1- Key for the electr
onic immobi
lizer and
keyless entry system
2- Key number plateTy p e 3
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Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S
.T.-key) (if so equipped)
5-16 Features and controls
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When the operation mode is in OFF, the F.A.S.T.-key is left in the passenger compart-ment, all the doors are closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s door switch, the warning light blinksand the buzzer sounds
for about 3 seconds as
a warning, and the doors cannot be locked.
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When the operation mode is in OFF, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressingthe driver’s door switch while one of the doors is not fully closed, the warning light blinks and the buzzer
sounds for about 3 sec-
onds as a warning, and the doors cannot be locked.
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When the operation mode is in any modeother than OFF, all the doors are closed, and someone tries to lock the vehicle by pressing
the driver’s door switch, the warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds for about 3 sec-onds as a warning, and the doors cannot be locked.
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 The operation mode can be in any mode to start the engine. The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Pressing theengine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the starter motor. The starter motor will be turningfor up to approximate
ly 30 seconds while
the engine switch is pressed. If the engine does not start, wait for awhile and then attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will damage the startermechanism.  If the engine will not
start because the bat-
tery is weak or discharged, refer to“Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2 for instructions.  A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel.
The engine is warmed up enough for driv- ing when the low coolant temperatureindicator goes out. Refer to “Low coolant temperature indi- cator” on page 5-75.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled fuel injection system. This isa system that automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accelerator pedal when starting theengine. To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts to restart the engine.
Door ajar prevention system

Operation mode OFF reminder system

Starting and stopping the engine

Tips for starting

WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, wh
ich is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and cause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until
the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
Starting the engine

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Starting the engine
Features and controls 5-37
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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.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key)]
For information on
operation 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): Starting and stopping theengine” on page 5-16. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit- ter (F.A.S.T.-key)]  Do not operate the starter motor continu- ously for longer than 15 seconds as thiscould run the battery
down or damage the
starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF”position, wait a few se
conds, and then try
again. Trying repeatedly with the engine or starter motor still turning will damagethe starter mechanism.  If the engine will not
start because the bat-
tery is weak or discharged, refer to“Jump-starting the engine” (on page 8-2) for instructions.  A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the low coolant temperature indi
cator goes out.
Refer to “Low coolant temperature indi- cator” on page 5-75.
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 5-3.)
To remove the key
CAUTION If the engine is stoppe
d while driving, the
power brake booster will cease to functionand braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering syst
em will not function
and it will require gr
eater manual effort to
operate the steering. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the
engine is not running.
Doing so will cause th
e battery to be dis-
charged. Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is running, doing so coulddamage the starter motor.
Starting the engine
Tips for starting
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Starting the engine 5-38 Features and controls
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This model is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a sys-tem that automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accel- erator pedal when starting the engine.The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a time. To prevent battery drain, wait a few secondsbetween attempts to restart the engine. 1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.4. Press and hold the brake pedal down firmly 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.
WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any lo
nger than is needed
to move your vehicle
out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, wh
ich is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and cause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until
the engine has had a
chance to warm up. Release the ignition sw
itch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwis
e, the starter motor
will be damaged.
Starting the engine
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 with 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
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Manual transaxle (if so equipped) 5-40 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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For the best fuel economy and performance inusing your manual transa
xle, upshift as listed
below. At low altitude locations, shift at the vehicle speeds listed. Upshifting earlier during cruise
conditions (relatively
steady speeds) will
improve your fuel economy. 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 asteep 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.
 To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position,and then shift it into reverse.  To avoid grinding noises when shifting into reverse, wait approxima
tely 3 seconds with
the clutch pedal depre
ssed when the vehicle
is stationary.
Proper shift points

CAUTION Avoid downshifting th
at may cause the
tachometer pointer to
enter the red zone.
This puts the engine at
risk of being dam-
aged.
Upshifting

NOTE
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)
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-41
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 The table above shows the maximum rec- ommended driving speed
for in each gear.
Do not drive near or at these speeds for prolonged 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 achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. 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 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 positi
on of the accelerator
pedal.
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
DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

NOTE
 The selector lever ca
nnot 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.
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Tire pressure monitoring system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-59
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Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and inflated tothe inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressu
re label. (If your vehi-
cle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label, y
ou should determine the
proper tire inflation pres
sure for those tires.)
As an added safety feat
ure, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell- tale illuminates, you
should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig- nificantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead
to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, a
nd may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to mainta
in correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inf
lation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMSlow tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indica
tor to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combinedwith the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one min-ute and then remain c
ontinuously illuminated.
This sequence will c
ontinue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunctionexists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi- nated, the system may not
be able to detect or
signal low tire pr
essure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions ma
y occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from function-ing properly. Always
check the TPMS mal-
function telltale after
replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure thatthe replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function prop- erly.
CAUTION If the tire pressure monitoring system warn- ing light does not illumi
nate when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position orthe operation mode is put in ON, it means that the tire pressure monitoring system is not working properly. Have the systeminspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. In such situations, a malfunctioning of thesystem may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pressure. Avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and high-speed driving. If a malfunction is detected in the tire pres- sure monitoring system, the tire pressuremonitoring system warning light will blink for approximately 1 mi
nute and then remain
continuously illuminate
d. The warning light
will issue further warnings each time the engine is restarted as
long as the malfunction
exists.Check to see whether the warning light goes off after few minutes driving. If it then goes off during driving, there is noproblem. However, if the warning light does not go off, or if it blinks again when the engine isrestarted, have the
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of thesystem may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pressure. For safety reasons, when the warning light appears while driving,avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and high-speed driving.
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Multi-information display 5-64 Features and controls
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The tachometer shows e
ngine revolutions per
minute. This allows the driver to determine the most efficient sele
ctor position and engine
speed combinations.This gauge also assists in evaluating engine performance.
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The multi-information display includes the odometer, trip odometer, service reminder, fuel remaining, selector
lever position, aver-
age fuel consumption, driving range, etc.
Type AType BType C
Tachometer Type D
CAUTION The red zone indicate
s an engine speed
beyond the range of safe operation.Select the correct shift position (manualtransaxle) or selector position (CVT) to con- trol the engine speed so that the tachometer indicator does not enter the red zone.
Multi-information display
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