stab MITSUBISHI COLT 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

Overview
Interior
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Seat belts
P. 2-22Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P.5-65
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18
Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26 Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat*
P.2-8 Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Front seat P. 2-5
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS)-Curtain air bag*
P. 2-64
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70 Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0
Lock switch P.1-20
LHD (3-door models)
Head restraints
P. 2-10Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
-Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63

Overview
Seat belts P. 2-22
Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65 Head restraints
P. 2-10Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18 Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26
Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat
P. 2-8
Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63
Front seat P. 2-5 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain air bag* P. 2-64
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70
Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0 Lock switch P. 1-20
RHD (3-door models)

Overview
Seat belts
P. 2 - 2 2Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65
Head restraints
P. 2 - 1 0
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18
Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26 Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat
P. 2 - 8 Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS)-Curtain air bag*
P. 2-64
Luggage net* P. 5-73
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70 Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0
Lock switch P. 1-20
LHD (5-door models)
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63 Front seat P. 2-5

Overview
Seat belts P. 2-22
Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65 Head restraints
P. 2-10Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18 Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26
Sun visors
P. 5-59
Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5-62
Front seat P. 2-5 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain air bag* P. 2-64
Luggage net* P. 5-73 Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70
Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0 Lock switch P. 1-20
RHD (5-door models)
Rear seat
P.2-8
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63

2-26 Seat and seat belts
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Adjustable seat belt anchor (front seats)E00405000055
The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Move the seat belt anchor down with the lock knob (A)
depressed. To move the anchor up, slide it without depressing
the lock knob (A).
Rear-centre 3-point type seat belt
(5-door models)
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The rear-centre 3-point type seat belt must be worn correctly as
illustrated.
CAUTION!
● When adjusting the seat belt anchor, set it at a posi-
tion that is sufficiently high to ensure that the belt
makes full contact with your shoulder but does not
touch your neck.
Anchor down Anchor up

Instruments and controls3-7
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Indicator and warning lamps
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1- Electric power steering warning lamp
→ P. 4-41
2- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp →
P. 2 - 7 0
3- High coolant temperature warning lamp → P. 3-13
4- Low coolant temperature indicator lamp → P. 3-8
5- Turn-signal indicator lamps/Hazard warning indicator lamps → P. 3-8
6- Brake warning lamp → P. 3-9
7- Anti-lock brake (ABS) warning lamp → P. 4-38
8- High-beam indicator lamp → P. 3-8
9- Front fog lamp indicator lamp* → P. 3-8
10- Rear fog lamp indicator lamp → P. 3-8
11- Low fuel warning lamp → P. 3-6
12- Door-ajar warning lamp → P. 3-13 13- Traction control system (TCL)/Active stability control sys-
tem (ASC) indicator lamp* → P. 4-44
14- Seat belt warning lamp* → P. 2 - 2 5
15- Front passenger’s air bag off indicator lamp* → P. 2-56
16- Allshift indicator display (vehicles with automated manual transmission) → P. 4-26
17- Oil pressure warning lamp → P. 3-12
18- Charge warning lamp → P. 3-12
19- Check engine warning lamp → P. 3 - 1 1
20- Diesel preheat indicator lamp (diesel-powered vehicles) → P. 3-9

4
Starting and driving
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Inside rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 15
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 16
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 22
Automated manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 25
How to drive a vehicle with automated manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 30
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 35
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 36
Electric power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 40
Traction control system (TCL) /Active stability control syst em (ASC)*. . . . . . .4- 42
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 45
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 46

4-2 Starting and driving
4Economical driving
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For economical driving, there ar
e some technical requirements
that have to be met. The prerequisite for low fuel consumption
is a properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical operation, we recommend
that you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals in
accordance with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas and noise are
greatly influenced by personal driving habits as well as the par-
ticular operating conditions. The following points should be
observed in order to minimize w ear of brakes, tyres and engine
as well as to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such operation will
result in higher fuel consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always
use the highest gear possible.
City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping increases the average fuel con-
sumption. Use roads with smooth traffic flow whenever possi-
ble. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a low gear
at high engine speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even when idling. Avoid extended
idling whenever possible.
Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the more fuel is consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressure s at regular intervals. Low tyre
inflation pressure increases ro ad resistance and fuel consump-
tion. In addition, low tyre pres sures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.
Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compart-
ment. Especially during city dr iving, where frequent starting
and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the vehicle
will greatly affect fuel consum ption. Avoid driving with unnec-
essary luggage, etc., on the ro of; the increased air resistance
will increase fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot
engine running. After the engine has started, commence driv-
ing as soon as possible.
Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will increase fuel consumption.

Starting and driving4-7
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To r e l e a s e
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels towards the kerb on a downhill grade, away from
the kerb on an uphill grade.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
CAUTION!
● Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven wi thout releasing the parking
brake, the brake will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective brak ing and possible brake failure.
●When you intend to apply the parking brake, firmly
press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a com-
plete stop before pullin g the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the vehicle
moving could make the rear wheels lock up, thereby
making the vehicle unstable.
● If the brake warning lamp does not extinguish when
the parking brake is fully released, the brake system
may be abnormal. For details, refer to “Brake warn-
ing lamp” on page 3-9.
CAUTION!

4-36 Starting and driving
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When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of engine braking by shifting
to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill roads
in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Brake pads and linings
●With new brake pads or linings, avoid where possible sud-
den full application of the brakes for the first 200 km (120
miles) of driving.
● The disc brakes are fitted with a warning device which
emits a shrieking metallic sound while braking if the
brake pads have reached their limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Environmental conditions can ha ve an effect on braking. Dur-
ing sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering
control and braking effectivenes s is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicl e may also go into an uncon-
trolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheel s from locking during brak-
ing, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controlla-
bility and providing optimum braking force.
Driving hints
● When using the anti-lock brak e system (sudden braking),
steering is slightly different from normal driving condi-
tions. Use the steering wheel carefully.
● Always maintain the same di stance from the vehicle in
front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping distance in the following
cases:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has
other differences in surface height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor driving surfaces.
WARNING!
●Do not leave any objects ne ar the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that woul d be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
WARNING!
● Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to
stop, and can cause an accident.