Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual page 104

CAUTION
 If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while
driving, the indicator will blink.
In this case, immediately park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]
Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. Move the selector lever
to the "P" (PARK) position and open the
bonnet. Keep the engine, idling.
After a while, move the selector lever into
any position other than "P" (PARK) position
and confirm that the indicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator
no longer blinks.
If the indicator continues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have your vehicle inspected at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
repair facility of your choice.
[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2
seconds), the CVT safety device may be
operating due to a malfunction.]
Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Operation of the CVT
CAUTION
 Before selecting a position with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the
CVT is engaged, especially when the engine
speed or idle speed is high, or with the air
conditioning (cooling or heating) operating.
Do not release the brake pedal until 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.
 To prevent sudden acceleration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting from
the "P" (PARK) or "N" (NEUTRAL).
 Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
 Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward in the driv-
ing shift position "D" (DRIVE) or coast for-
ward in the "R" (REVERSE) position.
Engine stopping and increased brake pedal
and steering effort could lead to an accident.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
CAUTION
 Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal
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pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT.
Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with the
selector lever in the "D" (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation with
the selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL)
position.
Passing acceleration
To gain extra acceleration in "D" (DRIVE)
position (when passing another vehicle) push
the accelerator to the floor. The CVT will
automatically downshift.
Waiting
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic
lights, the vehicle can be left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the service
brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the selector lever in the "N"
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary
with the service brake.
Features and controls
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