Automatic Transaxle (If So Equipped) - Mitsubishi OUTLANDER Manual

Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle will automatically change its gear depend-
ing on road and driving conditions. This helps achieve smooth
driving and excellent fuel efficiency.
Also you can manually shift up and shift down the transaxle.
Refer to "Sports mode" on page 3-101.
DRIVING UPHILL
The transaxle prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the
accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
According to the conditions, the transaxle will automatically
shift to a lower gear to achieve stronger engine braking. This
may help reduce your need to use the service brake.
NOTE
During the break-in period or immediately after recon-
necting the battery, your vehicle may not shift smoothly.
This does not indicate a problem in the transaxle. Shifting
will become smoother once the transaxle has been shifted
several times by the electronic control system.
(if so equipped)
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Selector lever operation
As an additional safety precaution, models equipped with an
automatic transaxle have a shift-lock device that holds the
selector lever in the "P" (PARK) position. To move the selector
lever from the "P" (PARK) position to another position, follow
the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
2. Move the selector lever to the desired position.
NOTE
The selector lever cannot be moved from "P" (PARK) to
another position if the ignition switch is set to the
"LOCK" or "ACC" position, or if the key has been
removed, or if the brake pedal is not pressed and held
down.
Features and controls
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