warning light MITSUBISHI COLT 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

KeysE00300101653
The key fits all locks.WARNINGl When bringing a key on flights, do not
press any switches on the key while on
the plane. If a switch is pressed on the
plane, the key emits electromagnetic
waves, which could adversely affect the
plane’s flight operation.
When carrying a key in a bag, be careful
that no switches on the key can be easily
pressed by mistake.
NOTE
l The key number is stamped on the tag as in-
dicated in the illustration.
Make a record of the key number and store
the key and key number tag in separate pla-
ces, so that you can order a key in the event
the original keys are lost.
l The key is a precision electronic device with
a built-in signal transmitter. Please observe
the following in order to prevent a malfunc-
tion. •Do not leave anywhere that is exposed to
direct sunlight, for example on the dash-
board.
• Do not dissemble or modify.
• Do not excessively bend the key or sub-
ject it to a strong impact.
• Do not expose to water.
• Keep away from magnetic key holders.
• Keep away from audio systems, personal
computers, TVs, and any other equip-
ment that generates a magnetic field.
• Do not wash with ultrasonic cleaners or
similar equipment.
• Do not leave the key where it may be ex-
posed to high temperature or high humid-
ity.
l The engine is designed so that it will not
start if the ID code registered in the immobil-
izer computer and the key’s ID code do not
match. Refer to the section entitled “Electron-
ic immobilizer” for details and key usage.Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system) E00300201872
The electronic immobilizer is designed to signifi-
cantly reduce the possibility of vehicle theft. The
purpose of the system is to immobilize the vehicle
if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start attempt
can only be achieved (subject to certain conditions)
using a keyless operation system “registered” to
the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed into the vehicle’s electron-
ics.
The immobilizer indication lamp comes on in the
event of a malfunction in the system electronics.
NOTE
l In the following cases, the vehicle may not
be able to receive the registered ID code
from the key. This means the engine will not
start even when the registered key is turned
to the “START” position. •When the key contacts a key ring or other
metallic or magnetic object (Type A)
Locking and unlocking
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To recline the seatbackE00400600623
In order to recline the seatback, lean forward slight-
ly, pull the seatback lock lever up, and then lean
backward to the desired position and release the lev-
er. The seatback will lock in that position.CAUTIONl The reclining mechanism of the seatback
is spring loaded, causing it to return to
the vertical position when the lock lever
is operated. When operating the lever, sit
close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.To adjust seat height* E00400700578
Adjust the seat height by repeatedly operating the
lever.
1- Raise
2- Lower
To get in and out of the rear seat (3-
door models) E00401000060
The lever (A) can be used to make getting in and
out easier.
Fold the seatback forward, then slide the entire seat
forward.
To return the seat, slide the entire seat rearward
and then raise the seatback rearward to lock the
seat in position.WARNINGl Do not drive the vehicle with the seatback
folded forward. The seat is not retained
with the seatback in this position, so seri-
ous injuries could be suffered in the event
of hard braking or a collision.CAUTIONl The reclining mechanism of the seatback
is spring loaded, causing it to return to
the vertical position when the lock lever
is operated. When operating the lever, sit
close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.
Seat and seat belts
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Heated seats*E00401100625
The heated seats can be operated with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.
1- Heater high (for quick heating).
2- Heater off.
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm).
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
heater is on.
CAUTIONl Operate in the high position for quick heat-
ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heater
to low to keep it warm. Slight variations
in seat temperature may be felt while us-
ing the heated seats. This is caused by the
operation of the heater’s internal thermo-
stat and does not indicate a malfunction.
l If the following types of persons use the
heated seats, they might become too hot
or receive minor burns (red skin, heat blis-
ters, etc.):CAUTION• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcohol
or sleep inducing medication (cold
medicine, etc.)
l Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other ma-
terial with high heat insulation properties
on the seat while using the heater; this
might cause the heater element to over-
heat.
l Turn the heater off immediately if it ap-
pears to be malfunctioning during use.
NOTE
l Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects
into it.
l When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,
kerosene, petrol, alcohol, or other organic sol-
vents; these might damage the surface of the
seat and also the heater element.
l If water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before attempt-
ing to use the heater.
Head restraints E00403301181WARNINGlDriving without the head restraints in
place can cause you and your passengers
serious injury or death in an accident. To
reduce the risk of injury in an accident, al-
ways make sure the head restraints are in-
stalled and properly positioned when the
seat is occupied.
l Never place a cushion or similar device
on the seatback. This can adversely affect
head restraint performance by increasing
the distance between your head and the
restraint.
l When a person sits in the seating position
of the rear seats, pull up the head re-
straint to a height at which it locks in po-
sition. Be sure to make this adjustment be-
fore starting to drive. Serious injuries
could otherwise be suffered in the result
of an impact.
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Making a luggage areaE00403400244WARNINGlIf required, always operate the seating be-
fore the vehicle is in motion.
l After seat operations are made, ensure
the seating is locked in position by attempt-
ing to move the seat and seatback for-
ward and rearward without using the ad-
justing mechanism.
l The luggage area in the rear of the vehi-
cle should never be used as a play area by
children. Children should be seated with
seat belts fastened when the vehicle is in
motion. Be sure that the rear seatbacks
are returned to their fully upright posi-
tion and locked in place.CAUTIONl Do not stack luggage above the seatback
height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result
due to restricted rear vision or unrestrain-
ed objects entering the passenger compart-
ment during sudden braking.
l Make sure that the seat is operated by an
adult. If it is operated by a child, an unex-
pected accident might occur.
l When folding the seat be sure not to
catch your hand or leg.Folding the seatback forward (5-door
models except for vehicles with turbo-
charger) E00414500014
Front seat
To fold
Pull the seatback lock lever and fold the seatback
forward until it is held securely.WARNINGl With the seatback folded forward, do not
allow anyone to sit on that seat and do
not allow a child to play on it. Otherwise,
any sudden braking could result in seri-
ous injuries.
To replace
1.Pull the seatback lock lever and raise the seat-
back until it locks securely into place.
2. Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that
it has actually been secured.
Folding the rear seat E00403700335
To create luggage space, you can fold the rear seat.
NOTE l Each side of the rear seat can be folded inde-
pendently of the other.
To fold 1.Move the front seat to a position forward of
the middle of its fore-aft adjustment range.
(Refer to “To adjust forward or backward”
on page 2-04.)
2. Place each rear seat head restraint in its low-
est position. (Refer to “Head restraints” on
page 2-06.)
3. Pull the strap (A) on the rear of the cushion
to flip the cushion forward. Ensure the cush-
ion is in the front most position until it touch-
es the floor.
4. Pull the seatback lock lever (B) and fold the
seatback forward.
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CAUTIONlDo not allow any person to sit on the fol-
ded seat, and do not place luggage on the
seat cushion. The seat’s mounting fittings
could bend under the weight, making it
impossible for the seat to be retained on
the vehicle.
l Do not put rubbish or other foreign mat-
ter on the floor. Doing so could make it im-
possible for the seat to be retained on the
floor.
l When allowing anyone to sit on the rear
seat with the other part of the seatback fol-
ded forward, always turn the seat cush-
ion up as well.
Not doing so may cause a risk of injury
while driving or in case of an accident.
To return
1.Raise the seatback until it locks. Next, push
lightly on the seat to confirm that it has been
securely retained.
WARNINGl When raising the seatback to its original
position, do not pinch the seat belt be-
tween the seatback and the latch. Dam-
age to the seat belt could reduce the effec-
tiveness of the belt and could result in se-
rious injury in the event of a collision.2. Lift up the center buckle and pull it through
the seat cushion while pushing the rear of the
seat cushion under the seatback.
3. Push down on the front of the seat cushion un-
til it locks securely in place. Next, push and
pull lightly on the seat to confirm that it has
been securely retained.
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CAUTIONlThe seat belts must not be twisted when
worn.
3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness as de-
sired.
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button on the buck-
le.
NOTE
l As the belt retracts automatically, keep hold-
ing the latch plate while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp E00409800497
A tone and warning lamp are used to remind the
driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt.
NOTE
l For the front passenger seat, the warning func-
tion works only while a person is sitting on
the seat.
When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, the warning lamp will come on and a tone
will sound for about 6 seconds. If the front seat belt
remains unfastened approximately 1 minute later,
the warning lamp will flash and the tone sound in-
termittently (each 12 times) when the vehicle is driv-
en. If the passenger subsequently unfastens the seat
belt while driving, the warning lamp and tone will
issue further warnings. And if the seat belt remains
unfastened, the warning lamp and tone will issue
further warnings each time the vehicle starts mov-
ing from a stop. When the seat belt is fastened, the
warnings will stop.
WARNINGl In order to reduce the risk of serious or fa-
tal injury in an accident, always wear
your own seat belt. Do not allow anyone
to ride in your vehicle unless he or she is
also seated and wearing a seat belt. Chil-
dren should additionally be restrained in
a secure child restraint system.
NOTE
l When luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, a sensor in the seat cushion may, de-
pending on the weight and position of the lug-
gage, cause the warning tone to sound and
the warning lamp to come on.
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 with-
out depressing the lock knob (A).
Anchor downAnchor up
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Switch position 0-Driver only/Driver + 1 front
passengerSwitch position 2-5 passengers (including driver)Switch position 3-5 passengers (including driv-
er) + Full luggage loadingSwitch position 3-Driver + Full luggage loading
Vehicles with turbocharger
Vehicle condi- tionSwitch
position“0”“1”“2”“2”
: 1 person: Full luggage loading

Switch position 0-Driver only/Driver + 1 front
passengerSwitch position 1-5 passengers (including driver)Switch position 2-5 passengers (including driv-
er) + Full luggage loadingSwitch position 2-Driver + Full luggage loadingTurn-signal lever E00506501000
The turn-signal lamps flash when the lever is oper-
ated (with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion). At the same time, the turn signal indication
lamp flashes.
1- Turn-signals When making a normal turn, use position
(1). The lever will return automatically when
cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not re-
turn after cornering. This occurs when the
steering wheel is turned only slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals When changing lane, gently move the lever
once to position (2). The turn-signal lamps
and the indication lamp in the meter will
flash three times.
NOTE l If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned
out. We recommend you to have the vehicle
inspected.
Hazard warning flasher switch E00506600727
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operat-
ed, regardless of the position of the ignition key.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers; push the switch again to turn them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn-signal lamps
flash continuously, as do the turn-signal indication
lamps in the instrument cluster.CAUTIONl If the lamps are kept flashing for a long
time, the battery will be discharged, re-
sulting in hard engine starting or no start
condition.
Instruments and controls
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Economical drivingE00600100763
For economical driving, there are some technical re-
quirements that have to be met. The prerequisite
for low fuel consumption is a properly adjusted en-
gine. In order to achieve longer life of the vehicle
and the most economical operation, we recommend
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 highly influenced by personal driving hab-
its as well as the particular operating conditions.
The following points should be observed in order
to minimize wear of brakes, tyres and engine as
well as to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such op-
eration 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 aver-
age fuel consumption. Use roads with smooth traf-
fic flow whenever possible. When driving on con-
gested roads, avoid use of a low gear at high en-
gine speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even during idling.
Avoid extended idling whenever possible.Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the more fuel con-
sumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight re-
lease of the accelerator pedal will save a significant
amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at regular inter-
vals. Low tyre inflation pressure increases road re-
sistance and fuel consumption. In addition, low
tyre pressures adversely affect tyre wear and driv-
ing stability.
Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the lug-
gage compartment. Especially during city driving
where frequent starting and stopping is necessary,
the increased weight of the vehicle will greatly af-
fect fuel consumption. Also avoid driving with un-
necessary luggage, etc., on the roof; the increased
air resistance will increase fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by
keeping a hot engine running. After the engine is
started, commence driving as soon as possible.
Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will increase the
fuel consumption.Driving, alcohol and drugs E00600200012
Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the most fre-
quent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even
with blood alcohol levels far below the legal mini-
mum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride
with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or
a friend, or use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not
make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs af-
fect your alertness, perception and reaction time.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driv-
ing while under the influence of any of these medi-
cations.WARNINGl NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired.
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Parking brakeE00600501588
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully apply the parking brake lever sufficient-
ly to hold the vehicle.
To apply the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton at the end of hand grip.
CAUTIONl When you intend to apply the parking
brake, firmly press the brake pedal to
bring the vehicle to a complete stop be-
fore pulling the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the
vehicle moving could make the rear
wheels lock up, thereby making the vehi-
cle unstable. It could also make the park-
ing brake malfunction.NOTE
l Apply sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the
foot brake is released.
l If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle
stationary after the foot brake is released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully.
CAUTIONl Before driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted, resulting in ineffective braking and
possible brake failure.CAUTIONl If the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish when the parking brake is fully re-
leased, the brake system may be abnormal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning
lamp” on page 3-17.
Starting and driving
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CAUTIONlIf the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion when the engine is running, doing so
could damage the starter motor.Steering wheel lock E00601500605
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTIONl Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
NOTE
l If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft
lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn
the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or to the
right as you turn the key.
Starting E00601601007
Tips for starting l Do not operate the starter motor continuous-
ly longer than 10 seconds; doing so could
run down the battery. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch back to
“LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try
again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter mechanism.
l If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, refer to the “Emer-
gency starting” section for instructions on
starting the engine.
l The engine is well warmed up with the en-
gine speed decreases. Extended warming-up
operation will result in excessive fuel con-
sumption.WARNINGl Never run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle. This can be
very dangerous.
Starting and driving
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