Manual Transmission - Mitsubishi ASX 2019 Owner's Manual

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Manual transmission*

The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift
lever knob. Press the clutch pedal all the way
down while shifting gears. To start off, de-
press the clutch pedal all the way down and
st
shift into the 1 or "R" (Reverse) position,
operating the gearshift lever slowly.
Then gradually release the clutch pedal while
depressing the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
l Do not put the gearshift lever into the re-
verse position while the vehicle is moving
forward. Doing so could damage the trans-
mission.
consult a
CAUTION
l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving as this will cause premature
clutch wear or damage.
l Do not coast in the "N" (Neutral) position.
l Do not use the gearshift lever as a hand rest,
because this can result in premature wear of
the transmission shift forks.
NOTE
l During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-
cult until the transmission lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harmful
to the transmission.
l
If it is hard to shift into 1
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-
ier to make.
l The gearshift indicator (if so equipped)
shows recommended gearshift points for
fuel-efficient driving. It shows a "
an upshift is recommended, and it shows a
" " when a downshift is recommended.
Type 1
Moving the gearshift lever to
the "R" (Reverse) position
To shift into the "R" (Reverse) position from
th
5 gear, move the gearshift lever to the "N"
(Neutral) position, and then move it to the
"R" (Reverse) position.
st
, depress the
" when
Type 2
OGAE19E1
Manual transmission*
Starting and driving 6-19
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