Mitsubishi MOTORS MIRAGE G4 2022 Owner's Manual page 88

Starting and stopping the
engine
Tips for starting
 The operation mode can be in any mode
to start the engine.
 The starter motor will be turning for up to
approximately 15 seconds if the engine
switch is released at once. Pressing the
engine switch again while the starter
motor is still turning will stop the starter
motor. The starter motor will be turning
for up to approximately 30 seconds while
the engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a
while and then attempt to start the engine
again. Trying repeatedly with the starter
motor still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
 If the engine will not start because the bat-
tery is weak or discharged, refer to
"Jump-starting the engine" on page 8-2
for instructions.
 A longer warm up period will only con-
sume extra fuel.
The engine is warmed up enough for driv-
ing when the low coolant temperature
indicator goes out.
Refer to "Low coolant temperature indi-
cator" on page 5-88.
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
WARNING
 Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
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to move your vehicle out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
 Do not push-start the vehicle.
 Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive
at high speeds until the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
Starting the engine
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni-
cally controlled fuel injection system. This is
a system that automatically controls fuel
injection. There is usually no need to depress
the accelerator pedal when starting the
engine.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly
seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
NOTE
 After the engine has not started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the
engine may become greater. If this occurs,
depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual.
4. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way
down (manual transaxle).
NOTE
 For vehicles equipped with a manual trans-
axle, the engine will not start unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch inter-
lock). This is a safety feature.
5. On vehicles equipped with manual trans-
axle, place the gearshift lever in the "N"
(Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously
variable transmission (CVT), make sure
the selector lever is in the "P" (PARK)
position.
Features and controls
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