Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt) (If So Equipped); Driving Uphill - Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual

Upshift speeds
Shift point
Acceleration
1st gear to 15 mph
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 Upshift speeds
1st gear to 2nd gear 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd gear to 4th gear 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th gear to 5th gear 45 mph (72 km/h)
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
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
(32 km/h)
20 to 30 mph (32 to
48 km/h)
Driving precautions
 Do not use the gearshift lever as a han-
drest. This can result in premature wear of
the transaxle shift forks.
Maximum possible driving speed
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Shift Maximum possible driving
points
1st gear
2nd gear
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

3rd gear
4th gear
 The table above shows the maximum rec-
Shift point
Continuously variable
Shift down from cur-
transmission (CVT)
rent gear to 2nd gear.
equipped)
Shift down from cur-
rent gear to 3rd gear.
The CVT will automatically and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road and
driving conditions. This helps achieve
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smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.

DRIVING UPHILL

The
upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is
released and ensures smooth driving.
speed
28 mph (45 km/h)
53 mph (85 km/h)
Shift Maximum possible driving
points speed
78 mph (125 km/h)
105 mph (170 km/h)
ommended driving speed for in each gear.
Do not drive near or at these speeds for
prolonged periods of time.
(if so
transmission prevents unnecessary
Features and controls
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