Starting and driving
To reactivate the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system,
press the "Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF" switch;
the display/indicator will turn off.
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This display/indicator will also turn on for a
few seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the "ON" position.
If the
display/indicator blinks while
driving
If the " " display/indicator blinks, the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system is malfunctioning and will
not operate.
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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Manual transmission*
The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever
knob. During start-up, fully depress the clutch ped-
st
al and shift into 1
gear or "R" (Reverse) position.
Then gradually release the clutch pedal while de-
pressing the accelerator pedal.
Vehicles with 5M/T
Vehicles with 6M/T
CAUTION
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Do not move the gearshift lever into re-
verse while the vehicle is moving for-
ward; doing so will damage the transmis-
sion.
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Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving as this will cause premature
clutch wear or damage.
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Do not coast in the "N" (Neutral) position.
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Do not use the gearshift lever as a handr-
est, because this can result in premature
wear of the transmission shift forks.
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During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-
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warmed up. This is normal and not harmful
to the transmission.
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If it is hard to shift into 1
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-
ier to make.
Moving the gearshift lever to the "R"
(Reverse) position
Vehicles equipped with 5M/T
To shift into the "R" (Reverse) position from 5
gear, move the gearshift lever to the "N" (Neutral)
position, and then move it to the "R" (Reverse) po-
sition.
Vehicles equipped with 6M/T
Pull up the pull-ring (A), then move the gearshift
lever to the "R" (Reverse) position with the pull-
ring still pulled.
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, depress the
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