Mitsubishi Mirage 2017 Owner's Manual page 105

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
WARNING
 Never move the selector lever to the "N"
(NEUTRAL) position while driving since
you could accidentally slip it into the "P"
(PARK) or "R" (REVERSE) position,
damaging the transmission.
 To prevent the vehicle from rolling when
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stopped on a slope, the engine should be
started in the "P" (PARK) position, not in
"N" (NEUTRAL) position.
 To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in
"N" (NEUTRAL) position, or when shift-
ing into or out of "N" (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion.
"D" DRIVE
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-
cally and continuously change its gear ratio
depending on road and driving conditions.
CAUTION
 To prevent transmission damage, never shift
into the "D" (DRIVE) position from the "R"
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion.
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"Ds" DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY
DRIVING
Use when engine braking is needed, or for
high-power sport drive.
"L" LOW
This position is for driving up very steep hills
and for engine braking at low speeds when
driving down steep hills.
WARNING
 This position can be used for maximum
engine braking.
Be very careful not to shift into "L"
(LOW) suddenly.
Sudden engine braking may cause the
tires to skid.
Select this position according to the road
conditions and vehicle speed.
When a malfunction occurs in
the automatic transaxle
When the selector lever position
indicator blinks
When the selector lever position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transaxle system
or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnor-
mally high.
NOTE
 The "A" indicator blinks only if the CVT
selector lever switch is broken.
It is not seen during normal driving.
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