Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 148

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Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped) CAUTION Uphill/downhill driving CAUTION N00541600039 Do not rev the engine with the brake pedalIf the vehicle is continuously driven at low pressed when the vehicle is stationary. speeds using the tendency of the vehicle to DRIVING UPHILL This can cause sudden acceleration and dam- creep forward, the vehicle will vibrate or age the Twin Clutch SST. The Twin Clutch SST may not upshift to a Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal the warning display will appear on the higher shift position if the computer deter- while holding down the brake pedal with the information screen in the multi-information mines the current speed cannot be maintained display to alert the driver that the Twin gearshift lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, Clutch SST fluid temperature has risen. once a higher shift position is engaged. 5 the engine revolutions may not rise as high After that, if the Twin Clutch SST fluid as when performing the same operation with temperature rises even higher, the transmis- For smoother vehicle performance, if you the gearshift lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)sion protection control will operate. position. release the throttle while climbing a steep If this occurs, the vehicle may suddenly grade, the Twin Clutch SST may not upshift. This is normal, as the computer is temporarily reverse as if the gearshift lever was in the Passing acceleration “N” (NEUTRAL) position and cause an preventing shifting. After reaching the top of N00540900019the hill, normal shift function will resume. accident. To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)If the warning display appears or the position (when passing another vehicle) push transmission protection control operates, the accelerator to the floor if it is safe to do so CAUTION refer to “When warning display is Do not use the tendency of the vehicle to in traffic conditions. The Twin Clutch SST showing” on page 5-74. will automatically downshift. creep forward in order to drive at low speeds up hills. DRIVING DOWNHILL The transmission may be damaged and an NOTE accident may occur due to the following con- ditions. When traveling down steep grades, the com- In manual shift, downshifts do not take place puter may automatically select a lower shift The Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature when the accelerator is depressed all the way position. This function assists engine braking to the floor. will rise and can cause transmission dam- age. efforts, reducing the need for using the ser- vice brakes. Waiting N00541000033 For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be left in gearshift Features and controls 5-81

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