What to do if the following occur with the Twin Clutch SSTWhat to do if the following occur with the Twin Clutch SST - Operation of the Twin Clutch SST - Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) - Starting and driving - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

If there is a malfunction in the Twin Clutch SST or engine electronic control module, the following may occur.

► Twin Clutch SST does not shift.
► Vehicle cannot move.
► Twin Clutch SST acceleration is slow.
► Vehicle does not creep.
► “Shift shock” is large.
► Shifting occurs at higher engine speed.
► Response is slow.

If either of these occurs, perform the following procedure.

When showing warning display is showing

The temperature of the Twin Clutch SST fluid is high. Refer to “Warning display” and follow the appropriate measures.

When the check engine warning lamp comes on or blinking

There could be a malfunction in the engine electronic control module. Refer to “Check engine warning lamp” and follow the appropriate measures.

When the gearshift lever position display is not showing

A safety device in the Twin Clutch SST has been activated due to a possible malfunction in the Twin Clutch SST. Refer to “When the gearshift lever position display is not showing” and follow the appropriate measures

When showing or when no warning is showing in the multi-information display warning display is showing or when no warning is showing in the multi-information display

A safety device in the Twin Clutch SST has been activated due to a possible malfunction in the Twin Clutch SST or in the engine electronic control module.

Perform the following procedure.

1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
2. Restart the engine.

If the vehicle moves and accelerates normally after this procedure is performed, there is no malfunction.

However, if the vehicle does not move or accelerate normally, or if this problem occurs repeatedly, have the vehicle checked by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon as possible.

► When the Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature is high, the engine idle speed Caution

► When the Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature is high, the engine idle speed when the vehicle is stopped may increase or the vehicle will have a weak tendency to creep.

After that, if the Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature rises even higher, the Full-time 4WD warning display will appear.

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