Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 143

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Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) CAUTION Twin NOTE Clutch Never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) positionWhen continuously driving on closed circuit SST con- Characteristic from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the tracks or at other locations where the engine vehicle is in motion. trol mode is operated at high speeds and under a heavy If the lever is shifted into the “D” (DRIVE) load, the Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature Control mode for normal driv- from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the will have a tendency to rise. Normal ing on local roads, freeways, vehicle is in motion, the transmission may be In this case, if the temperature rises too high, damaged. (Control and the like. 5 mode when Smooth shifting is performed the warning display will appear on the engine is at low engine speeds for eco- information screen in the multi-information NOTE started) nomical driving with good display to alert the driver. ride quality. If the warning display appears, be sure to For information on manual shift gate opera- refer to “Warning display” on page 5-73 and Control mode for driving on tion, please refer to “Manual shift” on page follow the appropriate measures. 5-77. mountain roads, roads with The Twin Clutch SST control mode can be uphill and downhill slopes, When the engine is cold, upshifts occur at a selected both when “D” range operation is higher vehicle speed than when the engine is and freeways with long down- selected and when manual shifting is warm. hill slopes where engine brak- selected. This control is performed to quickly warm ing is necessary. If you select “Sport” mode while the engine up the engine. It does not indicate a malfunc- Sport Compared to “Normal” mode, is cold, the transmission may shift up at dif- tion. After the vehicle has been driven for a shifting occurs at higher ferent speeds compared to that when the while, upshifts will occur at the regular engine speeds. engine speeds and is quicker. engine is warm. In addition, quick downshift- This is simply the operation of the control ing is possible when the accel- system to warm the engine quickly. It does Twin Clutch SST control mode erator pedal is depressed for not indicate a malfunction. quick acceleration or when the For slippery road surfaces, such as roads N00540200070 brakes are applied. with accumulated snow, “Normal” mode is Select the control mode from the following recommended for smooth shifting at low two types to suit the driving conditions. engine speeds. 5-76 Features and controls

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