Auto Stop & Go (As&G) System - Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Owner's Manual

Starting and driving
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatical-
ly stops and restarts the engine without operating
the ignition switch when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to re-
duce exhaust gases, increase fuel efficiency.
CAUTION
l If the vehicle will be stopped for a long
time or if you will leave the vehicle unat-
tended, turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" position to stop the engine.
Automatically stopping the engine
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
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cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the "ON" position. You can deactivate the system
by pressing the "Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF"
switch. Refer to "To deactivate" on page 4-22.
1. Stop the vehicle.
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While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-
press the clutch pedal and place the gearshift
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lever in the "N" (Neutral) position.
Vehicles with 5M/T
Vehicles with 6M/T
2. Release the clutch pedal. The " " display/in-
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dicator will turn on and the engine will stop
automatically.
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NOTE
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When the engine is automatically stopped,
changes will occur in the driving operations.
Pay close attention to the following.
• The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase.
If the vehicle is moving, press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
• The electric power steering system (EPS)
becomes inoperative and it will become
harder to turn the steering wheel.
CAUTION
l Observe the following precautions when
the engine is stopped automatically. Oth-
erwise, an unexpected accident might oc-
cur when the engine restarts automatical-
ly.
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal
to race the engine while the vehicle is
stopped (regardless of whether the en-
gine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident
might occur when the engine restarts
automatically.