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Fail-Safe/Backup Function

When a malfunction of a main sensor or actuator is detected by the PCM, the transmission is controlled by pre-set control logic to maintain safe conditions for driving.

The following table shows how the fail-safe/backup function affects vehicle driveability and operation.

Fig 1: Fail-Safe/Backup Function Table (1 Of 2)
G01850252Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 2: Fail-Safe/Backup Function Table (2 Of 2)
G01850253Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.