Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 126

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Starting and stopping the engine from a standstill even with the selector lever3.For vehicles with a manual transaxle, turn NOTE (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Tthe ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-win Clutch SST) in the “D” (DRIVE) position. tion to stop the engine, and then move theFor vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the engine will stop and the vehicle power will gearshift lever to the 1st (on a uphill) or This phenomenon occurs because the trans- turn off approximately 1 second after the axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does“R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position. ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”; not indicate a problem. If it occurs, place theFor vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST, position. selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) in the “P” (Pplace the selector lever (CVT) or the gearARK) posi- - The reason for this is that, in the time from 5 when the ignition switch is turned to the tion and let the engine idle for at least 10 min- shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) in the “P” “LOCK” position until the engine stops, the utes. (PARK) position, and then turn the igni- gears inside the Twin Clutch SST disengage The transaxle will warm up, and you will betion switch to the “LOCK” position to able to start normally. stop the engine. so that the engine will start smoothly the next time it is started. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation. Two clutches installed in the Twin Clutch SST alternately engage and disengage to achieve smooth shifting. Idle speed in high altitude area In addition, the gear on the side with the free clutch is engaged, therefore, quick shifting is N00547600015 performed. At high altitude locations, the idle speed may If the engine was stopped with the gear be higher. This is done in order to stabilize engaged like this, it would provide resistance the idle speed when the power steering sys- the next time the engine is started. Therefore, the gear disengages in the approximately 1- tem and other systems operate. It does not indicate a malfunction. second period until the engine stops. For vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, do not Stopping the engine operate the gearshift lever or the accelerator pedal for approximately 1 second until the N00542300088 engine stops. 1.Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2.Fully engage the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal. Features and controls 5-59

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