Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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gaging until the warm up is completed even if
the selector lever is placed in the “D” or “R”
position.
When the selector lever position display is
blinking, perform the following procedure:
1. Depress the brake pedal with your right
foot and place the selector lever in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position for several
seconds.
2. Keep depressing the brake pedal and then
place the selector lever in the “D”
(DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position. If
the selector lever position display stops
blinking, the warm up is completed and
the transmission will function normally.
3. If the display is still blinking, repeat steps
1 and 2 above.
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Type 1
or
Type 2
or
When the warning display or the warn-
ing display appears on the information screen
in the multi-information display while you
are driving, there could be a malfunction in
the CVT.
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This position locks the transmission to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. The engine can
be started from the “P” (PARK) position.
If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while
driving, the warning display or the
warning display will appear on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
In this case, follow these procedures:
[When warning display is showing]
The continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid is overheating. The engine con-
trol may activate to lower the CVT fluid tem-
perature, causing the engine revolutions and
vehicle speed to decrease, In this case, take
one of the following procedures.
• 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 engine
running 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 longer
showing. If the warning display remains or
flashes frequently, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors 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 vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
Selector lever positions (Main
gate)
“P” PARK