Manual Transaxle - Mitsubishi ECLIPSE 2011 User Manual

Manual transaxle

The shift pattern below is shown on the gearshift lever. Press
the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting gears.
5-speed manual transaxle
NOTE
During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the
transaxle lubricant has warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
To start
Press the clutch pedal all the way down and shift into 1st. Then
gradually release the clutch pedal while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal.
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6-speed manual transaxle
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
CAUTION
!
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal because
this will cause premature clutch wear or damage.
Do not coast in the "N" (Neutral) position (illegal in
many states).
Do not use the gearshift lever as a handrest, because
this can result in premature wear of the transaxle
shift forks.
NOTE
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal a sec-
ond time; the shift will then be easier.
Moving the gearshift lever to the "R" (Reverse)
position
CAUTION
!
Do not move the gearshift lever to the "R" (Reverse)
position while the vehicle is moving forward. This
could damage the transaxle.
Vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transaxle
To shift into the "R" (Reverse) position from 5th gear, move
the gearshift lever to the "N" (Neutral) position, and then move
it to the "R" (Reverse) position.
Features and controls
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