Passing Acceleration; Parking; Waiting - Mitsubishi LANCER Owner's Manual

Features and controls

Passing acceleration

To gain extra acceleration in "D" (DRIVE) position (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor if it is
safe to do so in traffic conditions. The CVT will automatically
downshift.
NOTE
In sports mode, downshifts do not take place when the
accelerator is depressed all the way to the floor.

Waiting

For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle
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can be left in selector lever position and held stationary with
the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, the selec-
tor lever should be placed in the "N" (NEUTRAL) position.
CAUTION
!
To avoid transmission overheating, never try to keep
your vehicle stationary on a hill by using the acceler-
ator pedal. Always apply the parking brake and/or
service brake.
Unexpected acceleration may occur if the selector
lever is in a position other than "P" (PARK) or "N"
(NEUTRAL).
Before driving off from a stop, make sure that the
selector lever is in "D" (DRIVE) position or "Sports
mode" position.
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Parking

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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the selector lever to
the "P" (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, always switch
off the engine and carry the key.
NOTE
On a slope, be sure to apply the parking brake before
moving the selector lever to the "P" (PARK) position. If
you move the selector lever to the "P" (PARK) position
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before applying the parking brake, it may be difficult to
disengage the selector lever from the "P" (PARK) position
when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a
strong force to the selector lever to move from the "P"
(PARK) position.
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