Owners Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-45
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When the selector lever position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transaxle system
or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnor-
mally high.
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When a malfunction occurs in
the automatic transaxle
When the selector lever position
indicator blinks
NOTE
 The “A” indicator blinks only if the CVT
selector lever switch is broken.
It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTION
 If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while
driving, the indicator will blink.
In this case, immediately park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]
Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. Move the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open the
engine hood. Keep the engine, idling.
After a while, move the selector lever into
any position other than “P” (PARK) position
and confirm that the indicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator
no longer blinks.
If the indicator continues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have your vehicle inspected at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
repair facility of your choice.
[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2
seconds), the CVT may be operating in fail-
safe mode due to a malfunction.]
Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
Operation of the CVT
CAUTION
 Before selecting a position with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the
CVT is engaged, especially when the engine
speed or idle speed is high, or with the air
conditioning (cooling or heating) operating.
Do not release the brake pedal until you are
ready to drive away.
 Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
 To prevent sudden acceleration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
 Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
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