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

1-6 Locking and unlocking
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To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2) to unlock all the doors and the
tailgate.
If they are unlocked while the room lamp is not illuminated,
the room lamp will be turned on for approximately 15 seconds
and the turn-signal lamps will blink twice.
NOTE● If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and any of the doors
or tailgate is not opened within approximately 30 seconds:
relocking will automatically occur.
● It is possible to modify the functions as follows:
For further information, contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
• The time from pressing of the UNLOCK switch (2) to
the moment of automatic locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (f lashing of the turn-signal
lamps) can be set to operate only when the doors and
tailgate are locked or only when the doors and tailgate
are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (which indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and ta ilgate with the flash of the
turn-signal lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation function can be changed.
Operation of the Dead Lock System
For vehicles with a Dead Lock System, the Dead Lock System
can be set using the remote controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System’’ on page 1-10.)
NOTE● For vehicles with a Dead Lo ck System, the keyless entry
system will not work while the key is in the ignition
switch.
● Pressing the LOCK switch (1) has no effect (no locking
takes place) if a door or the tailgate is open.
● The remote control switch will operate within about 4m
from the vehicle. However, the operating range of the
remote control switch may chan ge if the vehicle is located
near a TV transmitting tower, power station, or radio
broadcasting station.
● If the turn-signal lamps flash 9 times when you press the
remote control switch, the battery may have run down.
Have the battery replaced by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
● If your remote control switch is lost or damaged, please
contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point for a replacement remote control switch.
● If you wish to add a remote control switch, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
A maximum of eight remote control switches are availa-
ble for your vehicle.

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NOTE●Repeated operation with the engine stopped will run down
the battery. Operate the window switches only while the
engine is running.
Driver’s switches
The driver’s switches can be us ed to operate all door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull the switch
up to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s window is fully pressed down, the
door window automatically opens completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, pull up the switch.
Passenger’s switches
The passenger’s switches can be used to operate the corre-
sponding passenger’s door windows.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull the switch
up to close it.
NOTE● The rear door windows (5-door models) only open half-
way.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)

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Check engine warning lampE00502600918
This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine and
automated manual transmission control systems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems,
this lamp illuminates and a buzzer sounds.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable
and not need towing, we recommend you to have
the system checked as soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position. If it does not go off after a few seconds,
we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
NOTE● The engine electr onic control module
accommodating the onboard diagnostic sys-
tem has various fault data (especially about
the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag-
nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a battery
cable when the check engine warning lamp
is ON.
CAUTION!
● Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emis-
sion control system. It could also affect
fuel economy and drivability.
● If the lamp does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, we recommend you to
have the system checked.
●If the lamp illuminates while the
engine is running, avoid driving at
high speeds and we recommend you to
have the system checked.
During vehicle operation with the
lamp illuminated, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the accel-
erator pedal.
CAUTION!

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NOTE●If the driving range drops below 50 km (30 miles) while
the driving range is displaye d, the display shows “---”.
When this occurs, top up the fu el tank as soon as possible.
● The driving range varies depending on road conditions,
the manner of driving and other related factors. Conse-
quently, the display should be used only as a guide. It is
recommended that you add fuel as soon as the low fuel
warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates.
(Refer to “Low fuel warning lamp” on page 3-6.)
● Refueling will update the driving range indication.
● The driving range displayed is based on previous fuel con-
sumption data. Disconnecting the battery cable will result
in the deletion of existing fuel consumption data, which
will affect the unit’s calculations.
● The driving range figure can occasionally increase if the
vehicle is stopped on an inclin e. This is because the fuel
has moved in the tank because of the incline and is not
considered to be a fault.
Average speedE00509500059
This value shows the average speed (in km/h or mph) since the
display was reset. Refer to “To reset the display” on page 3-22.

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Combination headlamp
s and dipper switch
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Headlamps
NOTE●Do not leave the headlamps and other lamps on for a long
time while the engine is stationary (not running). A run-
down battery could result.
● When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometime s becomes foggy. This is the
same phenomenon as when window glass mists up on a
humid day, and does not indicate a functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will remove the
fog. However, if water gathers inside the lamp, we recom-
mend you to have it checked.
Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
All lamps off
Position, tail, licence plate and instrument panel lamps on
Headlamps and other lamps go on

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Hazard warning flasher switch
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Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the vehicle has to
be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regard-
less of the position of the ignition key.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers; push
the switch again to turn them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn-signal lamps flash con-
tinuously, as do the turn-signal indicator lamps in the instru-
ment cluster.
Front fog lamp switch*
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The front fog lamps illuminate only when the headlamps or tail
lamps turn on. Push the switch to turn on the front fog lamps,
and push the switch again to turn them off.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate
while the front fog lamps are on.
NOTE●
The front fog lamps are automa tically turned off when the
headlamps and tail lamps turn off. To turn on the front fog
lamps again, push the switch again when the headlamps or
tail lamps turn on.
● In case of vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp, the front
fog lamp can be operated even if the lamp switch is set to
the “ ” (OFF) position, becau se the low beam of the
headlamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ignition
key is at the “ON” position.
CAUTION!
● If the lamps are kept flashing for a long time, the
battery will be discharged, resulting in difficulty or
inability to start the engine.

3-46 Instruments and controls
3Horn switch
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Pressing the “ ” mark on the steering wheel, causes the horn
to sound.
CAUTION!
●
The demister switch is not to melt snow but to clear
mist. Remove snow before use of the demister
switch.
●To avoid unnecessary disc harge of the battery, do
not use the rear window de mister during starting of
the engine or when the en gine is not running. Turn
the demister off immediat ely after the window is
clear.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe gently along the heater wires,
being careful not to damage the wires.
●Do not allow objects to touch the inside of the rear
window glass, damaged or broken wires may result.

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Steering wheel lock
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To l o c k
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.
CAUTION!
●
Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch while driving. The steering wheel will locked,
causing loss of control.
●If the engine is stopped while driving, the brake ser-
vomechanism will cease to function and braking
efficiency will deteriorat e. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
● Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the engine is no t running, as doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.
●Do not turn the key to the “START” position when
the engine is running, as doing so could damage the
starter motor.
CAUTION!
●Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.

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NOTE●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 steer ing wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key.Starting
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Tips for starting
● Do not operate the starter motor continuously for anything
longer than 10 seconds; doing so could run down the bat-
tery. 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.
● If the engine cannot be starte d because the battery is weak
or dead, refer to the “Emergency starting” section for
instructions on starting the engine.
● The engine is well warmed up with the engine speed
decreases. Extended warming-up will result in excessive
fuel consumption.
WARNING!
● Never run the engine in a cl osed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is necessary to move your vehi-
cle in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are
odourless and can be fatal.

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ABS warning lampE00607200718
The ABS warning lamp comes on and a buzzer sounds in the
event of a malfunction in the anti-lock brake system. It will
also come on as a self-check for a few seconds when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position. The lamp goes out
after a few seconds. Always make sure that the lamp goes out
before starting to drive.
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If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates
● Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see if the lamp goes out
after a few minutes of driving; if it remains off during
driving, there is no problem.
However, if the lamp does not go out, or if it lights up
again when the vehicle is dr iven, we recommend that you
consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
● The ABS warning lamp can illuminate if there is insuffi-
cient battery voltage when the engine is started. In this
case, it does not indicate an ABS fault.
Charge the battery by allowing the engine to idle for a
while.
If the battery has been charged but the ABS warning lamp
continues to illuminate or illuminates intermittently, we
recommend that you cons ult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
If the ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp
illuminate at the same time
● The brake force distribution function may not work, so
hard braking could make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place and we recommend that you consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.CAUTION!
●If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate
when you start the vehicle, it indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and that only the standard brake
system is in operation. (I n this condition the stand-
ard hydraulic brake system will still function.) We
recommend that you consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.