NOTE
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This display will also turn on for a few sec-
onds when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation mode put
in ON.
If the warning lamp/display
blinks while driving
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If the warning display appears on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play and the
indicator display blinks,
the AS&G system is malfunctioning and will
not operate.
We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Manual transmission*
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The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift
lever knob. To start off, depress the clutch
pedal all the way down and shift into 1
st
or
“R” (Reverse) position. Then gradually re-
lease the clutch pedal while depressing the
accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
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Do not put the gearshift lever into the re-
verse position while the vehicle is moving
forward. Doing so could damage the trans-
mission.
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Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving as this will cause premature
clutch wear or damage.
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Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position.
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Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest,
because this can result in premature wear of
the transmission shift forks.
NOTE
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During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-
cult until the transmission lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harmful
to the transmission.
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If it is hard to shift into 1
st
, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-
ier to make.
NOTE
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The gearshift indicator shows recommended
gearshift points for fuel-efficient driving. It
shows a in the multi-information dis-
play when an upshift is recommended, and it
shows a when a downshift is recom-
mended.
Moving the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position
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Pull up the pull-ring (A), then move the gear-
shift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position with
the pull-ring still pulled.
Manual transmission*
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Starting and driving
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