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

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3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper blade.
4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, starting with the oppo-site end of the blade from the stopper. Make sure the hook
(B) is fitted correctly in the grooves in the blade.
NOTE● If retainers are not supplied with the new wiper blade, use
the retainers from the old blade. 5. Push the wiper blade until
the hook (B) engages securely
with the stopper (A).

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Windscreen wiper blades (passenger’s side)
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade downward to disengage it from thestopper (A) at the end of the wiper arm. Pull the wiper
blade further to remove it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the hook (B) on the wiper arm.
NOTE● Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the windscreen; it
could damage the glass. 4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the
wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor-
rectly aligned as you insert them into the groove.
NOTE● If a retainer is not supplied with the new wiper blade, use
the retainer from the old blade.

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Rear window wiper blades
The rear window wiper uses a wiper arm and wiper blade
designed specially for that wipe r. If replacement becomes nec-
essary, please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist.General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, o il and exhaust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine
coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp sw itch to check that all lamps
are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown
fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuses, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding th e inspection and replacement of
the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 8-30 and
“Replacement of lamp bu lbs” on page 8-40.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked and repaired.
WARNING!
● If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel,
do not operate the vehicle; we recommend you to
call for assistance.

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Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps
operation
Run the engine to check the op eration of all meters, gauges,
and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and lubricate if necessary by first
cleaning and then appl ying multipurpose grease.
For cold and snow weather
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Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be
brushed clear after a heavy snowfall so that the operation of the
heating and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, bon-
net, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease or spray.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in
the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow
if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off
the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and rear
window are also useful.

8-30 Maintenance
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The fuse links will melt to prev
ent a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fuse link, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.
Fuses
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Fuse block location
To prevent damage to the el ectrical system due to short-
circuiting or overloading, each individual circuit is provided
with a fuse.
There is fuse block in the passenger compartment.
LHD

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The location of the fuse block in the passenger compartment
depends on whether the vehicle is LHD or RHD. In a LHD
vehicle, it is located behind the cover in front of the driver’s
seat. In a RHD vehicle, it is located at the back of the glove box
(as shown in the illustration).
Fuse load capacity
The fuse capacities and the names of the electrical systems pro-
tected by the fuses are shown on the back of the cover in a
LHD vehicle and behind the cover at the back of the glove box
in a RHD vehicle.
NOTE● The vehicle is not equipped with spare fuses. Please pur-
chase replacement fuses as necessary.
Passenger compartmen t fuse location table
NOTE●When replacing a fuse, be sure to use a fuse of the same
capacity.
RHD

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Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD)Passenger compartment fuse location (RHD)

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No. Symbol Electrical systemCapacity
1 Ignition switch 40 A
2 Electric window system 40 A
3 Radiator fan 40 A
4 Automated manual transmission 40 A
5 Demister 30 A
6 Heated seat 30 A
7 Diesel 30 A
8 Heater 40 A
9 Radio 10 A
10 Room lamp 10 A
11 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
12 Electronic control module 7.5 A
13 Windscreen wiper20 A
14 Tail lamp (right) 7.5 A
15 Tail lamp (left) 7.5 A
16 Engine 20 A
17 Fuel pump 15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19 Headlamp high beam (left) 10 A 20 Headlamp high beam (right) 10 A
21 Diesel 7.5 A
22 Diesel 15 A
23 Outside rear-view mirrors 7.5 A
24 Rear fog lamp 7.5 A
25 Accessory socket 15 A
26 Rear window wiper 15 A
27 Sunroof 20 A
28 Accessory socket 15 A
29 — ——
30 — ——
31 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
32 — ——
33 Door locks 15 A
34 Front fog lamps 15 A
35 Headlamp low beam (left) 10 A
36 Headlamp low beam (right) 10 A
37 Reversing lamp 7.5 A
38 Engine control 7.5 A
No. Symbol Electrical systemCapacity

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●Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.
● The table above shows the ma in equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
Identification of fuse
39 Ignition coil (Petrol-powered
vehicles)
10 A
O2 sensor (Diesel-powered vehi-
cles)
40 Gauge 7.5 A
41 Relay 7.5 A
42 Stop lamps 15 A
43 — ——
44 — ——
No. Symbol Electrical systemCapacity
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
30 A Green
40 A Orange (fuse type) / Green (fusible link type)

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Fuse replacement
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical cir-cuit concerned and place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse puller from the cover. (Refer to “Toremove the cover” on page 8-37, 8-38.)
LHD
RHD