Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt) (If So Equipped) - Mitsubishi 2015 OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR Owner's Manual

Downshifting
It is recommended that 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 as
when turning a corner or when driving up a
steep hill.
Recommended downshifting speed
Downshifting speed Shift point
Under 20 mph Shift down from cur-
(32 km/h) rent gear to 2nd gear.
20 to 30 mph (32 to Shift down from cur-
48 km/h) rent gear to 3rd gear.
Driving precautions
 Do not use the gearshift lever as a han-
drest. This can result in premature wear of
the transaxle shift forks.
Maximum possible driving speed
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Shift Maximum possible driving
points
1st
28 mph (45 km/h)
gear
2nd
59 mph (95 km/h)
gear
3rd
86 mph (140 km/h)
gear
4th
111 mph (180 km/h)
gear
 The table above shows the maximum rec-
ommended driving speed for in each gear.
Do not drive near or at these speeds for
prolonged periods of time.
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
equipped)
The CVT will automatically and continuously
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change its gear ratio depending on road and
driving conditions. This helps achieve
smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.
Also you can manually shift up and shift
down the transmission. Refer to "Sports
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

mode" on page 5-53.
DRIVING UPHILL
speed
The transmission
upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is
released and ensures smooth driving.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
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.
Selector lever operation
As an additional safety precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans-
mission have a shift-lock device that holds
(if so
the selector lever in the "P" (PARK) position.
To move the selector lever from the "P"
(PARK) position to another position, follow
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the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
prevents unnecessary
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