engine MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2017 6.G Owner's Guide

Power window control
Features and controls 5-29
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to opera
te all the windows.
A window can be opened
or closed by operat-
ing the corresponding switch. Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the switch to close it.If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down/pulled up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com-pletely. (Type 1) If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down, the driver’s door window auto-matically opens completely. (Type 2) If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-tion.
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Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own pas-senger door window, unless the driver’s win-dow lock switch is activated.
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The power windows can be run up or downwhen the ignition switch or the operationmode is in ON. The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second period after the engine is
 Never leave the vehicle without carrying the key. Never leave children
or unreliable adults
unattended inside the vehicle.
Main switch
WA R N I N G
1- Driver’s door window switch 2- Front passenger door window switch3- Left rear door window switch 4- Right rear door window switch 5- Lock switchType 1Type 2
Sub switch 1- Close2- Open
NOTE
 The rear door windows open only half-way.
Power window timer function
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Ignition switch 5-34 Features and controls
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The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition switch or the operationmode is in ON or ACC. Move the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror you wish to adjust.
Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror posi- tion.
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The outside mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window to prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
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When the rear window defogger switch ispressed with the engine running, the outsiderearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted. Current will flow throug
h the heater element
inside the mirrors, thus clearing away frost orcondensation. The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on. The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 minutes.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-handAdvanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key)]
 Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. The objects you see in
the mirror will look
smaller and farthe
r away than they
appear in a regular flat mirror. Do not use this mirror to estimate the dis- tance of vehicles following you whenchanging lanes.
To adjust the mirror position L- Left outside mirror adjustment R- Right outside mirror adjustmentWA R N I N G
1- Up 2- Down3- Right 4- Left
NOTE
 After adjusting, return the lever to the “•”
To fold the mirror
Door mirror heater
(if so equipped)
Ignition switch
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Ignition switch
Features and controls 5-35
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For information on ope
rations for vehicles
equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key):Engine switch” on page 5-13. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit- ter (F.A.S.T.-key)] The engine is off. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this posi- tion.
Allows operation of some electrical accesso- ries with the engine off. The engine runs and all accessories can be used. Engages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It will automatically return tothe “ON” position.
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)position {continuously variable transmis-sion (CVT)}.
2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
OFF
ACC ON START
NOTE
 Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start
the engine, the ID code
which the transponder inside the key sends must match the one regi
stered to the immobi-
lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immo- bilizer” on page 5-3.)
To remove the key
CAUTION 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 re
quire greater manual effort to
operate the steering. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running,doing so will cause th
e battery to be dis-
charged. Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is running, doing so could damage the starter motor.
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Starting the engine 5-36 Features and controls
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key)]For information on operation for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to“Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Starting and stopping the engine” on page 5-16. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit- ter (F.A.S.T.-key)]  Do not operate the starter motor continu- ously for longer than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or damage thestarter motor. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF”
conds, and then try
again. Trying repeatedly with the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism. If the engine will not start because the bat- tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page 8-2)for instructions.
 A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed upenough for driving when the low coolant temperature indi
cator goes out.
Refer to “Low coolant temperature indi-cator” on page 5-71.
This model is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a sys- tem that automatically controls fuel injection.
There is usually no need to depress the accel- erator pedal when starting the engine.The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a time. To prevent battery drain, wait a few secondsbetween attempts to restart the engine. 1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened. 2. Insert the ignition key.3. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 5. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual transaxle). 6. On vehicles equippe
d with manual trans-
axle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” On vehicles equippe
d with continuously
variable transmission (CVT), make surethe selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
Starting the engine Tips for starting
WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is neededto move your vehicle out of the area. Car- bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up andcause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm up. Release the ignition sw
itch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwise, the starter motorwill be damaged.
Starting the engine
NOTE
 On vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle,
the starter will not ope
rate unless the clutch
pedal is fully depresse
d (Clutch interlock).
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Manual transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-37
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7. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion and make certain that all warning lights are functioning properly beforestarting the engine. 8. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
ng the accelerator
pedal. Release the
key when the engine
starts.
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditio
ning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal {contin- uously variable transmission (CVT)} orthe clutch pedal (manual transaxle), press the accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts. 3. If the engine still will not start, the enginecould 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 crank theengine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal(manual transaxle), but do not push the accelerator pedal. Re
lease the ignition key
if the engine starts. If the engine fails tostart, repeat these procedures. If the engine still will not
start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choi
ce for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -4 °F (-20 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to startfrom a standstill even with the selector lever in the

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)
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

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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