8-Speed automatic transmission with sports mode
Starting and driving
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There could be a system malfunction if the
warning display or the warning display
is displayed on the information screen in the
instrument cluster.
or
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When a malfunction occurs in
the A/T
NOTE
The buzzer may sounds at the time of
warning display appears.
The selector lever position indicator blinks at
the time of
warning display appears.
Instruments - Type B
The “A” indicator on the selector lever posi-
tion display will only blink if there is a prob-
lem with the A/T position switch.
It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTION
If malfunction occurs in the A/T while driv-
ing, the
warning display or the
warn-
ing display appears on the information
screen in the instrument cluster.
In this case, immediately park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures:
When
warning display is showing
The A/T fluid is overheating. The engine
control may activate to lower the A/T fluid
temperature, causing the engine revolutions
and vehicle speed to decrease, or the gear
shift timing may change by activating the
A/T control. In this case, take one of the fol-
lowing procedures.
• Slow down your vehicle.
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place, put the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position,
and open the bonnet with the engine run-
ning to allow the engine to cool down.
NOTE
After a while, confirm that the
warning
display is no longer showing. It is safe to
continue driving if the display is no longer
showing. If the warning display remains or
appears frequently, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorised MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer.
When
warning display is showing
It may be that there is something unusual
happening in the A/T, causing a safety
device to activate. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorised MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer immediately.
Operation of the A/T
CAUTION
Before selecting a gear with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, fully depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the
gear is engaged, especially when the engine
speed is high, at fast idle or with the air con-
ditioning operating, the brakes should only
be released when you are ready to drive
away.
Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
CAUTION