display MITSUBISHI COLT 2008 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Running-in recommendations
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During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles),
it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following
precautions as a guideline to aid
long life as well as future
economy and performance. ● Do not race the engine at high speeds.
● Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged
high-speed running.
● Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be
adhered to.
● Do not exceed loading limits.
● Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Petrol-powered vehicles Diesel-powered vehicles
Shift
point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with
turbocharger
1st gear 30 km/h
(19 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 35 km/h
(22 mph)
2nd gear 50 km/h
(31 mph) 55 km/h
(34 mph) 55 km/h
(34 mph) 65 km/h
(40 mph)
3rd gear 80 km/h
(50 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 90 km/h
(56 mph)
4th gear 110 km/h
(68 mph) 115 km/h
(71 mph) 115 km/h
(71 mph) 120 km/h
(75 mph)
5th gear 135 km/h
(84 mph) 140 km/h
(87 mph) 140 km/h
(87 mph) 150 km/h
(93 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1.5L DI-D 50 kW (68PS)1.5L DI-D 70 kW (95PS)
1st gear 25 km/h (16 mph) 25 km/h (16 mph)
2nd gear 40 km/h (25 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph)
3rd gear 65 km/h (40 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph)
4th gear 95 km/h (59 mph) 95 km/h (59 mph)
5th gear 125 km/h (78 mph) 125 km/h (78 mph)
Shift
point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with
turbocharger

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and make cer-tain that all warning lamps are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● A ticking noise may be heard after starting the engine.
This is not an abnormal condition. The noise will disap-
pear after a short time of engine running.
If the ticking noise continues after the engine has warmed
up, we recommend that you have your vehicle checked.
● If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
fully while cranking the engi ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal. Vehicles with automated manual transmission
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and make cer- tain that all warning lamps are functioning properly.
5. Place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position and confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator display.
Refer to “Moving the allshift lever” on page 4-27.
CAUTION!
● When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you st art the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position withoutdepressing the acceler ator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● For safety, the vehicle is designed so that the engine will
not start unless the allshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. Place the allshift leve r in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion before starting the engine.
● If you turn the ignition key to the “START” position when
the gearshift is not in the “N” (Neutral) position, the
allshift indicator display will behave as follows to indicate
that the engine will not start.
• Gearshift in “S” (Stand by) position: An “A” or “1” will
flash several times.
• Gearshift in “R” (reverse) position: An “R” will flash
several times.
Confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator dis-
play.
● If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
fully while cranking the engi ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal.
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Vehicles with manual transmission 1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
CAUTION!
●When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you start the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.

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5. Place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position andconfirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator display.
Refer to “Moving the allshift lever” on page 4-27. 6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without
depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● For safety, the vehicle is desi gned so that the engine will
not start unless the allshift le ver is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. Place the allshift le ver in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion before starting the engine.
● If you turn the ignition key to the “START” position when
the gearshift is not in the “N” (Neutral) position, the
allshift indicator display will behave as follows to indicate
that the engine will not start. • Gearshift in “S” (Stand by) position: An “A” or “1” will
flash several times.
• Gearshift in “R” (reverse) position: An “R” will flash several times.
Confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator dis-
play.

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Automated manual transmission
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An automated manual transmission is a transmission in which
operation of the clutch and shifting of gears are performed
automatically under electronic control. The transmission has 6
forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
It is possible to choose between
an automatic mode and a man-
ual mode by using the allshift lever (A). ● Manual mode: The driver ef fects gearshifts using the
allshift lever, and the clutch is controlled automatically.
● Automatic mode: Gearshifts take place automatically in
accordance with the vehicle speed, and the clutch is con-
trolled automatically.
The currently selected shift po sition, manual mode or auto-
matic mode is indicated on the allshift indicator display (B).
AB

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Allshift lever position and allshift indicator displayE00612600042
Allshift indicator displayAllshift lever positionDescription
N (Neutral) Power is not transmitted. This is the only position in which the engine can
be started.
R (Reverse) This position is used for reversing.
S (Stand by) automatic
mode* Gearshifts are performed automatically at all vehicle speeds (from a stand-
ing start right up to highway speeds).
through manual
mode* + (UP
SHIFT) Shift up
Gearshifts can be performed from 1st gear to 6th
gear using the allshift lever.
- (DOWN
SHIFT) Shift down
or S (Stand by)The indicator shows the recommended gearshift points for fuel-efficient
driving.
N (Neutral) or
R (Reverse) or
S (Stand by) If you do not depress the brake pedal when moving the selector lever from
the “N” (Neutral) position to the “S” (Stand by) position (or vice versa) or
from the “N” (Neutral) position to the “R” (Reverse) position (or vice
versa), the indicator w
ill show that a gearshift has not taken place.
*: When the allshift lever is moved from the “S” (Stand by) positi on to the “A” (Auto) position, the transmission switches to the auto-
matic mode or to the manual mode.

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Moving the allshift leverE00612700014
The allshift lever is operated as follows;
Moving the allshift lever between “N”(Neutral) position
↔ “S”(Stand by) position, “N”(Neutral) position ↔
“R”(Reverse) position
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. While depressing the brake pe
dal, place the allshift lever
in the “S” (Stand by) position, “R” (Reverse) position or
“N” (Neutral) position.
The allshift indicator display will be shown as follows; • “S” (Stand by) position: “A” (automatic mode) or “1” (manual mode)
• “R” (Reverse) position: “R”
• “N” (Neutral) position: “N”
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NOTE●You must have the brake pedal firmly depressed when
moving the allshift lever. If you only move the allshift
lever (without depressing the brake pedal), a gearshift will
not take place. At this time, a “0” will appear on the
allshift indicator display to show that a gearshift has not
taken place. Depress the brake pedal to cause the gearshift
to take place. The allshift indicator display will show the
selected gearshift position.
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Automatic mode or manual mode can be selected whether the
vehicle is stationary or in motion.
When the allshift lever is pl aced in the “A” (Auto) position
from the “S” (Stand by) position, the transmission switches
from automatic mode to manual mode or vice versa and the
currently selected mode is i ndicated on the allshift indicator
display. In automatic mode, “A” is shown, and in manual
mode, “1 through 6” is shown on the allshift indicator display.
NOTE● When you turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position, the mode selection used up to that
point will be erased. When you subsequently turn the igni-
tion switch to the “ON” position, a mode will automati-
cally be selected as follows:
• 1500 models (5-door models , petrol-powered vehicles):
automatic mode
• Except for 1500 models (5-door models, petrol-powered
vehicles): manual mode
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Performing gearshifts (manual mode)E00612900058
1. Select manual mode using the allshift lever. Refer to“Choosing between automatic mode and manual mode”
on page 4-28.
2. While holding th e accelerator pedal steady, move the
allshift lever in the + (UP SHIFT) or - (DOWN SHIFT)
direction. The currently select ed gear is indicated on the
allshift indicator display. + (UP SHIFT)
Push the allshift lever forw ard once to shift up one gear.
- (DOWN SHIFT) Push the allshift lever back ward once to shift down one
gear.
NOTE● During vehicle operation, the transmission automatically
shifts down when the vehicl e speed decreases. It selects
1st gear just before the vehicle reaches a standstill.
through
UP SHIFT DOWN SHIFT
CAUTION!
●To maintain good runnin g performance, the trans-
mission may refuse to perf orm an upshift when the
allshift lever is moved to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” posi-
tion at certain vehicle speed s. Also, to prevent over-
revving the engine, the lever is moved to the “-
(SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle speeds.
●Hard engine braking and sharp acceleration can
cause the tyres to slip on the road surface. Perform
downshifts in a manner a ppropriate for the current
road conditions and vehicle speed.

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cle with automated
manual transmission
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1. Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.
2. Place the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by) position if
you wish to drive forward an d in the “R” (Reverse) posi-
tion if you wish to reverse. Confirm that either an “A”, a
“1” or an “R” is shown by th e allshift indicator display.
NOTE●If the brake pedal is not depressed when the allshift lever
is moved, a gearshift will not take place. At this time, the
driver is notified by a “0” on the allshift indicator display.
Depress the brake pedal to cause the gearshift to take
place. The allshift indicator display will show the selected
gearshift position.
3. Choose between automatic mode and manual mode with the allshift lever. Refer to “Choosing between automatic
mode and manual mode” on page 4-28.
4. Confirm safety around the vehi cle, then release the park-
ing brake.
5. Start moving by gradually easing off the brake pedal
while gently applying pressu re to the accelerator pedal.
NOTE●When driving away on a slippe ry road, push the allshift
lever forward into the “+ (UP SHIFT)” position from the
“S” (Stand by) position. This causes the transmission to
shift into the 2nd gear which is better for smooth driving
away on a slippery road. At th is time, the allshift indicator
display shows “2”. Push the allshift lever to the “-
(DOWN SHIFT)” side to shift back to the 1st gear.,or