NOTE
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To
avoid erroneous operation, move the se-
lector lever firmly into each position and brief-
ly hold it there. Always check the position
shown by the selector lever position display
after moving the selector lever.
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If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the
“P” (PARK) position.
When the selector lever cannot be shifted from
the “P” (PARK) position
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the
“P”
(PARK) position to another position while the
brake pedal is pressed and held down with the igni-
tion switch at the “ON” position, the battery may
be flat or the shift-lock mechanism may be malfunc-
tioning.
Immediately have your vehicle checked by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the selector
lever as follows.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert
a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
with a cloth over its tip into notch (A) or the
cover. Pry gently as shown to remove the cov-
er.
4. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
5. Turn
the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion.
NOTE
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For vehicles with the keyless operation sys-
tem, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” po-
sition with the emergency key if the vehicle
battery is flat.
6. Insert
a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
in the shiftlock release hole (B). Shift the se-
lector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
while pressing the straight blade (or minus)
screwdriver down.
Selector lever position display
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition,
the position of the selector lever is indicated
in the multi-information display.
Starting and driving
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