Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 137

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) Operation of the CVT CAUTION For longer waiting periods with the engine running, the selector lever should be placed in N00514500287 Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal the “N” (NEUTRAL) position. CAUTION pressed when the vehicle is stationary. This can damage the CVT. CAUTION Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal Before selecting a position with the engine while holding down the brake pedal with the running and the vehicle stationary, fully To avoid transmission overheating, never try selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- to keep your vehicle stationary on a hill by cle from creeping. the engine revolutions may not rise as high 5 using the accelerator pedal. Always apply as when performing the same operation with Do not release the brakes until you are ready the parking brake and/or service brake. the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) to drive away. The vehicle will begin to position. Unexpected acceleration may occur if the move as soon as the CVT is engaged, espe- selector lever is in a position other than “P” cially when the engine speed is high (fast (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). idle or air conditioning on). Passing acceleration Before driving off from a stop, make sure Depress the brake pedal with the right foot. N00514900063 that the selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE) Using the left foot could cause driver move- position or “Sports mode” position. ment delay in case of an emergency. To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing another vehicle) push To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the accelerator to the floor if it is safe to do so the engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- Parking in traffic conditions. The CVT will automati- N00515100062 tion. cally downshift. To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- Operating the accelerator pedal while the plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, other foot is resting on the brake pedal will NOTE and then move the selector lever to the “P” affect braking efficiency and may cause pre- In sports mode, downshifts do not take place mature wear of brake pads. (PARK) position. when the accelerator is depressed all the way If you are going to leave the vehicle unat- Use the selector lever in the correct shift to the floor. position in accordance with driving condi- tended, always switch off the engine and tions. carry the key. Never coast downhill backward in the driv- ing shift position { “D” (DRIVE), “L” Waiting (LOW) or sports mode} or coast forward in N00515000074 the “R” (REVERSE) position. For short waiting periods, such as at traffic Engine stopping and increased brake pedal lights, the vehicle can be left in selector lever and steering effort could lead to an accident. position and held stationary with the service brake. 5-70 Features and controls

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