Manual Transaxle - Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Owner's Manual

Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve
control between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode in
accordance with driving conditions for maximum engine per-
formance.
NOTE
To protect the engine, the high-speed mode may not be
selected while the engine coolant temperature is low. In
such a case, the engine revolutions do not rise to over
5,000 rpm even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.

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.
Features and controls
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6-speed manual transaxle
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