Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 145

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Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) Shifting can be performed even while the accelerator pedal is depressed. NOTE ç This allows the driver to enjoy sporty driving, If the gearshift lever or sportronic steering wheel shifters are operated repeatedly, the such as quick cornering, by nimbly down- transmission will also shift repeatedly. shifting to reduce vehicle speed just before entering a curve. In order to ensure driving performance, upshifting may not occur depending on the vehicle speed even if the gearshift lever or 5 CAUTION sportronic steering wheel shifters are oper- ated. In addition, in order to prevent exces- When manually shifting while the vehicle is sive engine speed, the buzzer sounds and being driven, select the correct shift position downshifting may not occur depending on to control the engine speed so that the the vehicle speed even if the gearshift lever tachometer indicator does not enter the red or sportronic steering wheel shifters are zone. Shifting up and shifting down operated. Sudden engine braking and rapid accelera- Each time the gearshift lever is pulled rear- When driving in an aggressive manner tion can cause the vehicle to skid. Shift down involving high engine rpm, sudden accelera- ward, the transmission shifts up 1 gear. according to road conditions and vehicle speed. tion and/or deceleration, the Twin Clutch SST could take longer to shift due to higher In addition, each time the gearshift lever is If both the left and right sportronic steering fluid temperatures. pushed forward, the transmission shifts down wheel shifters are operated at the same time, 1 gear. the transmission may not change gears. Shifting using the gearshift lever NOTE N00540600032 ç Selecting manual shifting SHIFT DOWN Only the forward gears 1 to 6 can be selected. While the vehicle is stopped or being driven, To reverse or park, place the gearshift lever move the gearshift lever from the “D” in the “R” (REVERSE) or “P” (PARK) posi- SHIFT UP tion. (DRIVE) position in the main shift gate toward the driver’s seat to select manual During manual shifting, downshifting will be shifting. performed automatically when the vehicle slows down and the transmission will down- shift to 1st gear before the vehicle stops. 5-78 Features and controls

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