Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2011 Owner's Manual page 183

Features and controls
WARNING
!
Always depress the brake pedal when shifting the
selector lever into another position from the "P"
(PARK) or "N" (NEUTRAL) position.
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while
shifting the selector lever from the "P" (PARK) or
"N" (NEUTRAL) position.
NOTE
To avoid erroneous operation, move the selector lever
firmly into each position and briefly hold it there. Always
check the position shown by the selector lever position
3
display after moving the selector lever.
If the brake pedal is not depressed and held, the shift-lock
device activates to prevent the selector lever from being
moved from the "P" (PARK) position.
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Selector lever position indicator
When the electric motor switch is turned to the "ON" position,
the current position of the selector lever is indicated on the
instrument cluster.
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