tailgate MITSUBISHI COLT 2008 (in English) User Guide

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1Tailgate
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NOTE●
For vehicles with central doo r locks, locking/unlocking of
the driver’s door by using the key, inside lock knob (driver
side) or keyless entry system also locks/unlocks the tail-
gate.
To lock or unlock from outside the vehicle (except
for vehicles with keyless entry system)
WARNING!
● It is dangerous to drive wi th the tailgate open as car-
bon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause uncon-
sciousness and even death.
● When opening and closing the tailgate, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
CAUTION!
● Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
3-door models

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To lock or unlock from inside the vehicle
On vehicles with central door lo ck system, the tailgate can be
locked or unlocked by using the inside lock knob (driver side),
regardless of the position of the ignition key.
If the tailgate is locked or unlo cked with the inside lock knob
(driver side), it can still be locked or unlocked with the key.
NOTE● Repeated continuou s operation between lock and unlock
could cause the central door locks’ built-in protection cir-
cuit to prevent the system from operating. If this occurs,
wait about one minute before operating the knob.
1- Insert (or remove) the key
2- Unlock
3- Lock
5-door models
1- Lock
2- Unlock

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To open
Pull the tailgate lever upwards to open the tailgate.
To close
Pull the tailgate grip (A) downwards as illustrated and release
it before the tailgate closes completely. Gently slam the tailgate
shut from the outside so that it is completely closed.
CAUTION!
●Make sure no-one is standing nearby when opening
the tailgate.CAUTION!
●To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the tailgate without letting go off the tailgate
grip.
●Before driving, make sure that the tailgate is
securely closed.
If the tailgate opens while driving the vehicle,
objects stored in the luggage area could fall out onto
the road.

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NOTE●Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the tailgate. Please observe the following in order
to prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing the tailgate. Do
not push or pull the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.Manual window control
(5-door models, rear door window only)
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1- To open
2- To close

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High coolant temperature warning
lamp
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This lamp illuminates and a buzzer sounds if the
coolant temperature beco mes excessively high.
NOTE●The high coolant temperature warning lamp
may illuminate when the vehicle has been
driven at high speeds or on hilly roads. This
flashing does not necessarily indicate a
problem. It should stop if you keep the
engine running for a while or continue driv-
ing the vehicle.
Door-ajar warning lampE00503300215
This lamp illuminates when a door or the tailgate
is either open or incompletely closed.
A buzzer sounds if the vehicle speed exceeds
5 km/h with a door or the tailgate ajar.
CAUTION!
●If the lamp illuminates during vehicle
operation, it indicate s that the engine is
possibly overheating . Continued driv-
ing could make the engine fail. Imme-
diately stop the vehi cle in a safe place
and take appropriate action. (Refer to
“Engine overheating” on page 6-6.)CAUTION!
● Before moving your vehicle, check that
the warning lamp is OFF.

4-8 Starting and driving
4Parking
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Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb and move the vehicle
forward until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Set the parking brake and place the gearshift lever into the “R”
(Reverse) position (with manual transmission) or the allshift
lever into the “R” (Reverse) position (with automated manual
transmission).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and move the vehicle
back until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Set the parking brake and place th e gearshift lever into the 1st
position (with manual transmission) or the allshift lever into
the “S” (Stand by) position (with automated manual transmis-
sion).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
NOTE● If your vehicle has an automated manual transmission,
place the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by) position or
“R” (Reverse) position before stopping the engine.
If you move the allshift lever after stopping the engine, a
gearshift will not take place.
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place. Leaving the engine running risks
injury or death from accidental ly moving the gearshift lever
(manual transmission) or the allshift lever (automated manual
transmission) or the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the
passenger compartment.
Where you park
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over kerbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when travelling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.
When leaving the vehicle
Always remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all
doors and the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
WARNING!
● Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.

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NOTE●Long use of the electric appliance without running the
engine may run the battery down.
Interior lamps
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Vehicles without ke yless entry system
The interior lamps go on when a door or tailgate is opened.
When all doors and tailgate are closed, the interior lamps are
illuminated and dimmed gradually for 7 seconds then go out.
However, the interior lamps go out immediately without being
dimmed if the ignition switch is turned “ON”.
Vehicles with keyless entry system
The interior lamps go on when a door or tailgate is opened.
When all doors and tailgate are closed, the interior lamps are
illuminated and dimmed gradually for 15 seconds then go out.
However, the interior lamps go out immediately without being
dimmed in the following cases: ● The ignition switch is turned “ON”.
● All doors and tailgate are lo cked using the key mechanism
of the driver’s door, the lock knob of the driver’s door, or
the remote control switch of the keyless entry system.
NOTE●The dimming period is adjustable.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Auth orized Service Point.
● On vehicles with the Dead Lock System, if the ignition
key is removed with the doors closed, the interior lamps
are dimmed gradually for 15 seconds then go out.
● If you leave the lamps on without running the engine, you
will run down the battery. Before you leave the vehicle,
make sure that all the lamps are off.
● When the accessory socket is not in use, be sure to
close the cap, because the socket might become
clogged by foreign material and be short-circuited.
CAUTION!

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Room lamp
Opening a door or the tailgate makes the room lamp come on.
Closing it makes the room lamp go off.
Map lamps
Push the map lamp cover to turn on the lamp. Push it again to
turn it off.

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Luggage compartment lampE00712700233
The luggage compartment lamp (A ) is located on left-hand side
(3-door models) or the right-hand side (5-door models) of the
luggage compartment.
Opening a door or the tailgate makes the luggage compartment
lamp come on. Closing it makes the luggage compartment
lamp go off.
3-door models
5-door models

7-8 Vehicle care
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Window glassE00901600104
The window glass can normally be cleaned using only a
sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to re move oil, grease, dead insects,
etc. After washing the glass, wi pe dry with a clean, dry, soft
cloth. Never use the same cloth to wipe the window glass as
would be used to wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted
surfaces could adhere to the gl ass and reduce its transparency
and visibility.
NOTE● To clean the inside of the tailgate window, always use a
soft cloth and wipe the window glass along the demister
heater element so as not to cause damage.
Wiper bladesE00901700017
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace the wiper blades
when they no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page 8-25.)
Engine compartmentE00902100265
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and end of
winter. Pay particular attention to flanges, crevices and periph-
eral parts where dust containing road chemicals and other cor-
rosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals ar e used on the roads in your area,
clean the engine compartment at least every three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and so on into
contact with sulphuric acid (bat tery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the
like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immedi-
ately rinse the affected pa rts with plenty of water.
CAUTION!
●If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in th e “ ” (OFF) position to
deactivate the rain sensor before washing the wind-
screen. Otherwise, the wip ers will operate in the
presence of water spray on the windscreen and may
get damaged as a result.