Mitsubishi MOTORS MIRAGE G4 2022 Owner's Manual page 113

Manual transaxle (if so equipped)
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.
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 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.
5-42 Features and controls
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
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2nd gear (24 km/h)
2nd gear to 28 mph
3rd gear (45 km/h)
3rd gear to 36 mph
4th gear (58 km/h)
4th gear to 45 mph
5th gear (72 km/h)
At high altitude locations, upshift as listed
below.
Shift point
1st gear to 2nd gear
2nd gear to 3rd gear
3rd gear to 4th gear
4th gear to 5th gear
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Downshifting
It is recommended that you downshift to a
lower gear when needed to maintain the
desired speed, according to the table.
Avoid downshifting at too high a speed. The
engine may suffer damage.
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake
Upshift speeds
life, shift down to 2nd or 1st when descend-
Cruise
ing a steep hill.
15 mph
Downshifting is also important to avoid "lug-
(24 km/h)
ging" the engine at too low a speed, such as
when turning a corner or when driving up a
19 mph
steep hill.
(31 km/h)
33 mph
Recommended downshifting speed
(53 km/h)
45 mph
Downshifting speed
(72 km/h)
Under 20 mph
20 to 30 mph (32 to
Upshift speeds
15 mph (24 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
Shift point Upshift speeds
45 mph (72 km/h)
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Shift point
Shift down from cur-
(32 km/h) rent gear to 2nd gear.
Shift down from cur-
48 km/h) rent gear to 3rd gear.