Features and control MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2010 10.G Owners Manual

Features and controls
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3 Turbocharger operation
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TurbochargerThe turbocharger increases engine power by pushing large
amounts of air into the engine’s cylinders. The finned parts
inside the turbocharger turn at extremely high speeds and are
subjected to extremely high temperatures. They are lubricated
by engine oil and cooled by engine oil and coolant. If the
engine oil is not replaced at the specified intervals, the bearings
may seize or emit abnormal noise.
CAUTION
!

Do not run the engine at high speeds (for example,
by revving it or by accelerating rapidly) immedi-
ately after starting it.


Do not stop the engine immediately after high-speed
or uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to
give the turbocharger a chance to cool down.


To avoid engine and/or turbocharger damage, use
only fully synthetic engine oil for this vehicle.
DO NOT use conventional petroleum based motor
oil or “blends” of conventional oil and synthetic oil.
Refer to “Recommended engine oil viscosity” on
page 7-9.
1- Air compressor
2- Compressed air
3- Cylinder
4- Turbo fin
5- Turbine
6- Exhaust gas
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3-90 Features and controls
3Clutch pedal operation
(if so equipped)
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Observe the following cautions when using the clutch pedal.
Not observing them could result in rapid clutch wear or in
clutch damage.

Press the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting
gears.


Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down before
starting the engine.


Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal.


On hills and other gradients, do not hold the vehicle in
position by slipping the clutch without using the brakes.


Make sure the space under the clutch pedal is free of
objects that could obstruct the pedal.
NOTE

Your vehicle has a special feature to reduce the impact
into the power train and to reduce the load of the clutch
disk; the engine revolution doesn’t rise more than around
5,500 rpm while the vehicle is stationary and the clutch
pedal has been depressed.


If either of the following occurs, the clutch should be
inspected by a Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice:
 The pedal stroke until clutch disengagement suddenly
increases.
 The engine revs when the clutch is not disengaged.
CAUTION
!

If the clutch is engaged suddenly while the engine
revolution is high, an extremely large load will be
applied instantaneously to the power train, possibly
leading to the breakage of that component. Please
ensure, therefore, that the clutch pedal is always
applied in a slow yet firm manner.
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Features and controls
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3 Manual transaxle
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The shift pattern below is shown on the gearshift lever. Press
the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting gears.NOTE

During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the
transaxle lubricant has warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
To startPress the clutch pedal all the way down and shift into 1st. Then
gradually release the clutch pedal while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal.
NOTE

If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal a sec-
ond time; the shift will then be easier.
Proper shift points
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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
economy and prolong engine life.
CAUTION
!

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal because
this will cause premature clutch wear or damage.


Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position (illegal in
many states).


Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest, because
this can result in premature wear of the transaxle
shift forks.CAUTION
!

Avoid downshifting that may cause the tachometer
pointer to enter the red zone.
This puts the engine at risk of being damaged.
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3-92 Features and controls
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Upshifting
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For the best fuel economy and performance in using your man-
ual transaxle, upshift as listed below.
Downshifting
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It is recommended that 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 descending a steep hill.
Downshifting is also important to avoid “lugging” the engine
at too low a speed, such as when turning a corner or when driv-
ing up a steep hill.Recommended downshifting speed
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 speed
Shift point
Under 20 mph (32 km/h)Shift down from current gear to
2nd gear.20 to 30 mph (32 to 48 km/h)Shift down from current gear to
3rd gear.
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3-93
3
Driving precautions
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The table below shows the maximum recommended driv-
ing speed for in each gear. Do not drive near or at these
speeds for prolonged periods of time.
Maximum possible driving speed

Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest. This can
result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Trans-
mission)
(if so equipped)
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The Twin Clutch SST is a transmission that, through integrated
control of the engine and transmission, is able to achieve both
the smooth shifting of an automatic transaxle and the accelera-
tion and fuel economy close to a manual transaxle. In addition,
the control mode can be selected from three types to suit the
driving conditions.
Together with manual shifting, the transmission is capable of
responding to a variety of driving circumstances.
Twin Clutch SST control mode→ P. 3 - 1 0 2
Manual shift → P.3-104
Shift points
Maximum possible driving speed
1st gear 37 mph (60 km/h)2nd gear 55 mph (90 km/h)3rd gear 74 mph (120 km/h)4th gear 99 mph (160 km/h)
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3-94 Features and controls
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Gearshift lever operation
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As an additional safety precaution, models equipped with a
Twin Clutch SST have a shift-lock device that holds the gear-
shift lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the gearshift
lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, follow
the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
2. Move the gearshift lever to the desired position.NOTE

The gearshift lever cannot be moved from “P” (PARK) to
another position if the ignition switch is at the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position, or the key has been removed, or if the
brake pedal is not pressed and held down.The Twin Clutch SST has 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected automatically, depending on
the position of the gearshift lever, the speed of the vehicle and
the position of the accelerator pedal.
The gearshift lever (A) has 2 gates; the main shift gate (B) and
the manual shift gate (C).
NOTE

In the main shift gate, the gearshift lever has 4 positions.


For information on manual shift gate operation, please
refer to “Manual shift” on page 3-104.
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Features and controls
3-95
3
NOTE

For a shift indicated by in the illustration, depress the
brake pedal before moving the gearshift lever. If you
attempt to move the gearshift lever before depressing the
brake pedal, the gearshift lever will be immovable.


Do not accelerate immediately after moving the gearshift
lever. It may take some time for the transmission to shift
to the selected gear.


When the gearshift lever is operated when the Twin
Clutch SST fluid temperature is low, the time required to
shift to the selected gear may be longer than usual.
The pull-ring (D) must be pulled up while the brake
pedal is depressed to move the gearshift lever.
The gearshift lever will move without pulling up the
pull-ring (D).
The pull-ring (D) must be pulled up to move the gear-
shift lever.
WA R N I N G
!

If the pull-ring is always pulled up when using the
gearshift lever, the gearshift lever may be acciden-
tally shifted into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position. Do not pull up the pull-ring
when making shifts shown by in the illustration.


Always depress the brake pedal when shifting the
gearshift lever into the other position from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
When beginning to drive, do not shift the gearshift
lever from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL)
position while depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so is dangerous because the vehicle will
“jump” forward or backward.
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3-96 Features and controls
3
Gearshift lever position display
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
gearshift lever position is shown on the multi-information dis-
play. In addition, when the vehicle is driven with the gearshift lever
in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the forward gear number is
shown.
through
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Features and controls
3-97
3
When the gearshift lever position display blinks
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When the gearshift lever is placed in the “R” (REVERSE)
position, the gearshift lever position display on the multi-infor-
mation display may blink and the vehicle will not move
because the gears in the transmission have not engaged.
If this occurs, perform the following procedure.
1. Depress the brake pedal with your right foot and place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
2. Place the gearshift lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position,
and confirm that the gearshift lever position display stops
blinking.
3. Repeat 1 and 2 above if the gearshift lever position dis-
play continues to blink.
If the gearshift lever position display is not showing
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There may be a problem in the Twin Clutch SST.
If this occurs, the safety device operates and prevents the vehi-
cle from moving. Therefore, perform the following procedure.
1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the gearshift lever position display is shown and the vehicle
can move after this procedure is performed, there is no mal-
function.
If the gearshift lever position display is not shown and the
vehicle cannot move, or if this problem occurs repeatedly, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
!

To avoid unintended vehicle movement, keep brake
pedal applied with your right foot and do not
depress the accelerator pedal, while the gearshift
lever position display is blinking.
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3-98 Features and controls
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Warning display
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or
When the warning display or the warning display
appears on the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play while you are driving, take the following measures.
When warning display is showing
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The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluid is high.
If this occurs, take one of the following measures.

Reduce the vehicle speed.


Stop the vehicle in a safe place, place the gearshift lever in
the “P” (PARK) position, and then open the engine hood
with the engine running to cool the engine.
After a while, check that the warning display has gone out.
If the display goes out, the vehicle can be driven normally.
If the warning display remains on or comes on frequently, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
CAUTION
!

If the warning display is shown, such as when the
vehicle does not accelerate while traveling even if
the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle may
not be able to be driven normally.
For safety, pay attention to your surroundings when
driving the vehicle.
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