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Fig 1: Shift Mechanism Operation Diagram (P → D RANGE, N → D RANGE)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Corresponding to the operations from P to D and from N to D, the clutch for the odd number gears is engaged to perform the 1st gear starting.