MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2017 6.G Owners Manual

Manual transaxle (if so equipped) 5-38 Features and controls
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Press the clutch pedal all the way down and shift into 1st or “R” (Reverse) position. Then gradually release the
clutch pedal while
depressing the accelerator pedal.
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Always use care to cha
nge the gear with the
vehicle speed matched
to the engine speed.
Proper shifting will
improve fuel economy
and prolong engine life.
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For the best fuel economy and performance inusing your manual transaxle, upshift as listed below. At low altitude locations, shift at the vehicle speeds listed. Upshifting earlier during cruiseconditions (relatively
steady speeds) will
improve your fuel economy.
NOTE
 During cold weather, shifting may be diffi- cult until the transaxle
lubricant has warmed
up. This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle.
To start

CAUTION Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse while the vehicle is
moving forward; doing
so will damage the transaxle.
 Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal because this will cause premature clutchwear 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 ofthe transaxle shift forks.NOTE
 If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal a second tim
e; the shift will then
be easier.  To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then shift it into reverse.  To avoid grinding noises when shifting into reverse, wait approxi
mately 3 seconds with
the clutch pedal depressed when the vehicle is stationary.
Proper shift points

CAUTION
CAUTION Avoid downshifting th
at may cause the
tachometer pointer to
enter the red zone.
This puts the engine at
risk of being dam-
aged.
Upshifting

Shift point
Upshift speeds
Acceleration
Cruise
1st gear to 2nd gear
15 mph (24 km/h)
(24 km/h)
2nd gear to 3rd gear
28 mph (45 km/h)
(31 km/h)
3rd gear to 4th gear
36 mph (58 km/h)
(53 km/h)
4th gear to 5th gear
45 mph (72 km/h)
(72 km/h)
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-39
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At high altitude locati
ons, upshift as listed
below.
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It is recommended th
at 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 descend-ing a steep hill. Downshifting is also important to avoid “lug- ging” the engine at too low a speed, such aswhen turning a corner or when driving up a steep hill.
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 Do not use the gearshift lever as a han- drest. This can result
in premature wear of
the transaxle shift forks.  The table above shows the maximum rec- ommended driving speed for in each gear. Do not drive near or at these speeds forprolonged periods of time.
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The CVT will automatically and continuouslychange its gear ratio depending on road anddriving conditions. This helps achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal isreleased and ensures smooth driving. According to the conditions, the transmission will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This may help reduce your need
to use the service
brake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans- mission have a shift-lock device that holds
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

Recommended downshifting speed

Downshifting speed
Shift point
Under 20 mph (32 km/h)
Shift down from cur- rent gear to 2nd gear.
20 to 30 mph (32 to
48 km/h)
Shift down from cur- rent gear to 3rd gear.
Driving precautions

Maximum possible driving speed

Shift points
Maximum possible driving
speed
1st gear 28 mph (45 km/h)2nd gear 53 mph (85 km/h)3rd gear 78 mph (125 km/h)4th gear 105 mph (170 km/h)Downshifting speed
Shift point
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL

DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-40 Features and controls
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the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the selector lever from the “P”
nother position, follow
the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector
lever to the desired
position.
The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati- cally when the selector lever is in the “D” the vehicle and the position of the acceleratorpedal.
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When the selector lever cannot be shiftedfrom the “P” (PARK) position to another position while the brake pedal is pressed and held down with the ignition switch or theoperation mode in ON, th
e battery may be flat
or the shift-lock mechanism may be malfunc- tioning.Immediately have your
vehicle checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
NOTE
 The selector lever cannot
be moved from “P” ition if the ignition
switch is set to the “OFF” or “ACC” posi- tion, or if the key has been removed, or oper-ation mode is in “OFF” brake pedal is not pressed and held down.
Set the selector lever in the gate to operate while the brake pedal is depressed. Set the selector lever in the gate to operate.
WA R N I N G Always press the brake pedal when shift- ing the selector lever into a selector posi- tion from the

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-41
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If you need to move the vehicle, shift the selector lever as follows. 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully applied. 2. Stop the engine if it is running. 3. Insert a screwdrive
r with a cloth over its
tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Pry gently as shown to remove the cover. 4. Depress the brake pe
dal with the right
foot. 5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole (B). Shift the selector lever tothe “N” (NEUTRAL) position while pressing the screwdriver down.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the ope
ration mode is put in
ON, the selector leve
r position is shown on
the multi-information display.
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This position locks the transmission to pre- vent the vehicle from m
oving. The engine can
be started from the “P” (PARK) position. Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. At this position, the
transmission is disen-
gaged. It is the same
as the neutral position on
a manual transaxle and should be used when the vehicle is not moving for an extended length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
Selector lever position display

Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTION Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”the vehicle is in motion, the transmission may be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-42 Features and controls
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This position is used for most city and high- way driving. The transmission will automati- cally and continuously
change its gear ratio
depending on road and
driving conditions.
Use when engine braking is needed, or for high-power sport drive. This position is for dr
iving up very steep hills
and for engine braking at low speeds when driving down steep hills.
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When the selector lever position indicator blinks while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transaxle system or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnor- mally high.
WA R N I N G Never move the selector lever to the “N”you could accidentally
slip it into the “P”
damaging the transmission. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped on a slope,
the engine should be
started in the

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-43
5
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To gain extra acceleration in

Service brake 5-44 Features and controls
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the servicebrake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position a
nd apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake. Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure that
the selector lever is in
“D” (DRIVE) position. To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,
and then move the sele
ctor lever to the “P”
(PARK) position. If the CVT does not shift while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may bethat there is something unusual happening in the transmission. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as pos-
sible.
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,resulting in poor brake response and prema-ture wear of the brake pads. When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by movi
ng the selector lever
to “Ds” (DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIV- ING) or “L” (LOW) position.
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking force with less brake pedaleffort. Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the power assist is not beingused. If the power assist is not being used, the effort needed to press the brake pedal is greater.If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes will still work.
Waiting

CAUTION To avoid transmission
overheating, never try
to keep your vehicle
stationary on a hill by
using the accelerator
pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake. Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-ation may occur if the selector lever is in a position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”
Parking

When the CVT makes no speed change

Service brake Brake pedal
WA R N I N G Do not leave any obje
cts near the brake
pedal or let a floor
mat slide under it;
doing so could prevent the full pedalstroke that would be necessary in an emergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at
all times. Make sure
the floor mat is securely held in place.CAUTION It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot resting on the brake pedal when braking is not required.
This practice can
result in very high brake temperatures, pre- mature lining wear, a
nd possible damage to
the brakes.
Power brakes
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Hill start assist
Features and controls 5-45
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If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic systems stops working prop-erly, the rest of the brake system will still work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.You will know this ha
s happened if you find
you need to press the brake down farther, or harder when slowing down or stopping, or ifthe brake warning light and the warning dis- play in the multi-information display comes on. Have the brake system repaired at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of y
our choice immediately.
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The disc brakes have an alarm that makes a metallic squeal when
the brake pads have
worn down enough to need service.If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start offon a steep uphill slope by preventing the vehicle from moving backwards. It keeps the brakes applied for about 2 seconds when youmove your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the brake pedal.
WA R N I N G Never coast downhill
with the engine OFF.
Keep the engine running whenever your vehicle is in motion. If you turn off theengine while driving, the power brake booster will stop wo
rking and your brakes
will not work as well. If the power assist is lost or if either brake hydraulic system stop
s working properly,
take your vehicle
to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facil-
ity of your choice immediately.
Brake pad wear alarm
WA R N I N G Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Hill start assist
CAUTION Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.Under certain circumstan
ces, even when hill
start assist is activated, the vehicle may move backwards if the brake pedal is not suf- ficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heavilyloaded, or if the road is very steep or slip- pery.  The hill start assist is
not designed to keep
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes for more than 2 seconds. When facing uphill, do not rely on using the hill start assist to
maintain a stopped position
as an alternative to depressing the brake pedal. Doing so could cause an accident. Do not perform the following operation while the hill start assist is operating.[Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ] Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or“ACC” position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] Put the operation mode
in OFF or ACC. The
hill start assist coul
d stop operating, which
could result in an accident.
To operate
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Brake assist system 5-46 Features and controls
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2. On vehicles with M/T, place the gearshift lever into the 1st position.On vehicles with CVT, place the selector lever into the “D” (DRIVE) position. 3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start assist will maintain the braking force applied while stopping for approximately2 seconds. 4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill start assist gradually will decrease thebraking force as the vehicle starts moving.
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys- tem, the following indicator will turn on.
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The brake assist system
is a device assisting
drivers who cannot depress the brake pedalfirmly such as in em
ergency stop situations
and provides greater braking force.
NOTE
 When reversing on an uph
ill slope, place the
gearshift lever or select
or lever into the “R”
NOTE
 The hill start assist is activated when all of the following c
onditions are met.
• The engine is running. (The hill start assist
will not be activated
while the engine is st
arting or immediately
after the engine is started.)
in the following position.[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]The gearshift lever is in any position other than

Anti-lock braking system
Features and controls 5-47
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If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes will be applied with more force thanusual.
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The anti-lock braking system helps prevent the wheels from locking up when braking. This helps maintain vehicle drivability andsteering wheel handling.  When using the anti-lock brakes (sudden braking), steering is slightly different from normal driving conditions. Use the steering wheel carefully. Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Even if your vehi- cle is equipped with
the anti-lock braking
system, leave a greater braking distance when: • Driving on gravel or snow-coveredroads. • Driving on uneven road surfaces.  Operation of anti-lock braking system is not restricted
situations where brakes are
applied suddenly. This system may also prevent the wheels from locking whenyou drive over manholes, steel roadwork plates, road markings
, or any uneven road
surface.
 When the anti-lock braking system is in use, you may feel the brake pedal vibrat-ing and hear a unique sound. It may also feel as if the pedal
resists being pressed.
In this situation, si
mply hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Do not pump the brake, which will result in reduced braking performance.
CAUTION The brake assist system is not a device designed to exercise
braking force greater
than its capacity. Make sure to always keep a sufficient distance be
tween your vehicle and
a vehicle in front of
you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.NOTE
 Once the brake assist system is operational, it maintains great braking force even if the brake pedal is lightly released.To stop its operation, completely remove your foot from the brake pedal.  When the brake assist system is in use while driving, you may feel as if the depressed brake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in smallmotions in conjunction with the operation noise, or the vehicle body and the steering wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brakeassist system is ope
rating normally and does
not indicate faulty
operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal.  When the anti-lock brake system warning light is illuminated, the brake assist system is not functioning.
Anti-lock braking system Driving hints
CAUTION The anti-lock braking system cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take
safety precautions a
nd to drive carefully.
To prevent failure of the anti-lock braking system, be sure all 4 wheels and tires are the same size and the same type.NOTE
 You may feel the operating sound or vibra- tion from under the body when driving immediately after starting the engine. This is a normal result the anti-lock braking systemmakes when performing a self-check. It does not indicate a problem.  The anti-lock braking system can be used after the vehicle has
reached a speed over
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). It stops working when the vehicle slows below 3mph (5 km/h).
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