Mitsubishi Mirage 2017 Owner's Manual page 101

Manual transaxle (if so equipped)
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NOTE
 During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-
cult until the transaxle lubricant has warmed
up. This is normal and not harmful to the
transaxle.
To start
Press the clutch pedal all the way down and
shift into 1st or "R" (Reverse) position. Then
gradually release the clutch pedal while
depressing the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
 Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse
while the vehicle is moving forward; doing
so will damage the transaxle.
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CAUTION
 Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
because this will cause premature clutch
wear or damage.
 Do not coast in the "N" (Neutral) position
(illegal in many states).
 Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest,
because this can result in premature wear of
the transaxle shift forks.
NOTE
 If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the
clutch pedal a second time; the shift will then
be easier.
 To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the
gearshift lever to the "N" (Neutral) position,
and then shift it into reverse.
 To avoid grinding noises when shifting into
reverse, wait approximately 3 seconds with
the clutch pedal depressed when the vehicle
is stationary.
Proper shift points
Always use care to change the gear with the
vehicle speed matched to the engine speed.
Proper shifting will improve fuel economy
and prolong engine life.
CAUTION
 Avoid downshifting that may cause the
tachometer pointer to enter the red zone.
This puts the engine at risk of being dam-
aged.
Upshifting
For the best fuel economy and performance in
using your manual transaxle, upshift as listed
below.
At low altitude locations, shift at the vehicle
speeds listed. Upshifting earlier during cruise
conditions (relatively steady speeds) will
improve your fuel economy.
Shift point
Acceleration
1st gear to 15 mph
2nd gear (24 km/h)
2nd gear to 28 mph
3rd gear (45 km/h)
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3rd gear to 36 mph
4th gear (58 km/h)
4th gear to 45 mph
5th gear (72 km/h)
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Upshift speeds
Cruise
15 mph
(24 km/h)
19 mph
(31 km/h)
33 mph
(53 km/h)
45 mph
(72 km/h)