engine MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G Owner's Guide

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3. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
4. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).
5. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), the engine can only be started when the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
For safety reasons, the engine should be started when the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the
driving wheels lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Confirm that all warning lights and warning displays are
functioning properly.NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up.
When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still
does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air con-
ditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned
off.2. While depressing the brake pedal {continuously variable
transmission (CVT)} or the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle), press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it
there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be
flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the
brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle),
push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it
there, then press the engine switch to crank the engine. If
the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push the
engine switch to stop cranking the engine, and release the
accelerator pedal. Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a
few seconds, and then press the engine switch to crank the
engine again while depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), but do not push the
accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to start, repeat these
procedures. If the engine still will not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
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Startability of continuously variable transmission (CVT)
vehicles with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or
lower
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it
may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the
selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the transaxle has not warmed
up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If this occurs,
place the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the
engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will warm up, and you will be able to start nor-
mally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.Stopping the engine
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NOTE
If you have to bring the engine to an emergency stop
while driving, press and hold the engine switch for 3 sec-
onds or more, or press it quickly 3 times or more. The
engine will stop and the operation mode will go to ACC.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), do not stop the engine with the selector
lever in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position.
If the engine is stopped with the selector lever in any posi-
tion other than the “P” (PARK) position, the operation
mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while depressing the brake
pedal.
3. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, press the engine
switch to stop the engine, and then move the gearshift
lever to the 1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a down-
hill) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
If the F.A.S.T.-key is not operating properly
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Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of the floor console.
Starting the engine and changing the operation mode should be
now possible.
Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the key slot after starting the
engine or changing the operation mode.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not operate the engine switch while driving
except in an emergency. If the engine is stopped
while driving, the brake servomechanism will cease
to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate.
Also, the power steering system will not function
and it will require greater manual effort to operate
the steering. This could result in a serious accident.
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NOTE
Do not insert into the key slot anything other than the
F.A.S.T.-key. This could cause damage or a malfunction.

Remove the object or additional key from the F.A.S.T.-
key before inserting the key into the key slot. The vehicle
may not be able to receive the registered ID code from the
registered key. Therefore, the engine may not start and the
operation mode may not change. F.A.S.T.-key reminderIf the operation mode is in OFF and the driver’s door is opened
with the F.A.S.T.-key in the key slot, a warning is issued with
the warning light and the buzzer buzzing for approximately 3
seconds to remind you to remove the key.
To operate without using the F.A.S.T.-key
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Emergency key
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The emergency key is built into the F.A.S.T.-key.
When the F.A.S.T.-key cannot be used, such as when the bat-
tery of the F.A.S.T.-key or the vehicle has run down, the emer-
gency key can be used to lock and unlock the passenger’s door.
To use the emergency key (A), unlock the lock knob (B) and
remove it from the F.A.S.T.-key (C).NOTE
Only use the emergency key in an emergency. When the
battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run down, replace the bat-
tery as soon as possible and use it as a F.A.S.T.-key again.

After using the emergency key, be sure to reinsert it into
the F.A.S.T.-key.
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To lock the door without using the key1. Move the inside lock knob to the locked position.
2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehicle. Close the door.
Key reminder system (except for vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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If the ignition switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the key in the ignition switch, the key reminder
buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to remove the
key.Lock out protection
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If the key is in the ignition switch or the operation mode is in
any mode other than OFF when you push the lock knob for-
ward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open, the lock
knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.Operation mode ON reminder system (vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)
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If the driver’s door is opened while the engine is stopped and
the operation mode is in any position other than OFF, the oper-
ation mode ON buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you
to put the operation mode in OFF.
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To unlock the doors and liftgate
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Using the ignition switch or the engine switchAll doors and the liftgate will unlock when the ignition switch
is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in
OFF.
Using the selector lever position {continuously variable
transmission (CVT)}All doors and the liftgate will unlock when the selector lever is
moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the ignition switch or
the operation mode in ON.
You can select the functions to unlock the doors and liftgate
either using the ignition switch or the engine switch, or using the
selector lever position {continuously variable transmission
(CVT)}.
These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped
from the factory. To activate or deactivate these functions, please
contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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3 Manual window control
(if so equipped)
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Power window control
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NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in
different directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.

Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Use the window
switches only while the engine is running.
1- To open
2- To close
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
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Power window timer function
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The power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second
period after the engine is stopped. However, once the driver’s
door or the front passenger’s door is opened, the power win-
dows cannot be operated.
Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the passenger door
switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows,
and the main switch will open or close only the driver’s door
window. To unlock the switch, press it again.1- Lock
2- Unlock
WA R N I N G
!
Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
Type 1
Type 2
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To fold the mirror
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The outside mirror can be manually folded in towards the side
window to prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
Door mirror heater
(if so equipped)
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When the rear window defogger switch is pressed with the
engine running, the outside rearview mirrors are defogged or
defrosted. Current will flow through the heater element inside
the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or condensation.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.Ty p e 1
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3-54 Features and controls
3Ignition switch
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-
rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer
to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key):
Engine switch”on page 3-20.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
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OFFThe engine is off. The key can be inserted and removed only
when the switch is in this position.ACCAllows operation of some electrical accessories with the engine
off.ONThe engine runs and all accessories can be used.STARTEngages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It
will automatically return to the “ON” position.NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped 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
immobilizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer”
on page 3-28.)
To remove the key
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position {contin-
uously variable transmission (CVT)}.
2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
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