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

4 General information
3. Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowly turning the capanticlockwise.RHD
A- Remove
B- Close
CAUTION!
● As the fuel system may be under pressure, remove
the fuel tank filler tube ca p slowly. This will relieve
any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in
the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherw ise, fuel may spray out,
injuring you or others.

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4. To fill with fuel correctly mainly depends on correct han-dling of the fuel filler gun. Do not tilt the gun. Insert the
gun in the tank port as far as it will go.
5. When the gun stops automatically, withdraw it halfway in the tank port. After the second automatic stop, do not fill
with any more fuel.
6. To close, turn the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly clock-
wise until you hear a clicking sound, then gently push the
fuel tank filler door closed.Installation of accessories
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We recommend you to consult your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
● The installation of accessories, optional parts, should only
be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in your
country, and in accordance wi th the guidelines fitting
instructions and warnings contained within the documents
accompanying the parts or accessories.
● Improper installation of electrical components may cause
an electrical fire if incorrect ly fitted. Please refer to the
“Modification/alterations to th e electrical or fuel systems”
section within this owner’s manual.
● Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle with-
out an external antenna may cause electrical system inter-
ference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.
● Tyres and wheels which do no t meet specifications must
not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications ” section for information
regarding wheel and tyre sizes.
CAUTION!
● A label which reads “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY” is
attached to the fuel tank f iller lid of vehicles which
can only operate on unlead ed petrol. Serious engine
and catalytic converter damage will result if leaded
petrol is put into these ve hicles, and this must conse-
quently never be attempted.
CAUTION!
● To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-
off” the fuel tank.
CAUTION!
●If you need to replace the fuel tank filler tube cap,
use only the cap specified for your vehicle model.

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To turn an air bag offE00410600121
To turn an air bag off, follow these steps:1. Insert the key into the key opening of the air bag ON-OFF
switch, push the key inwards until stopped by a touch and
then turn the key from the “ON” to the “OFF” position
(anticlockwise).
2. Be sure that the key is in the “OFF” position before removing the key from the key opening of the air bag ON-
OFF switch.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the igni- tion to the “ON” position.
The air bag off indicator lamp, with the word “OFF PASS AIR
BAG” (depending on which air bag has been turned off) should
illuminate. This tells you that the air bag is OFF and will NOT
deploy. (Refer to “Front passenger’s air bag off indicator lamp”
on page 2-56.) The air bag will remain OFF, and will NOT deploy, until it is
turned ON again.
WARNING!
●
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury:
• If the indicator does not come on when the front
passenger’s air bag ON-OFF switch is turned OFF,
do not fit a rearward facing child restraint system
to the front passenger seat.
• Do not turn OFF the fron t passenger’s air bag ON-
OFF switch except when a rearward facing child
restraint system is fitt ed to the front passenger
seat.

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To turn an air bag onE00410700092
To turn an air bag on, follow these steps:1. Insert the key into the key opening of the air bag ON-OFF
switch, push the key inwards until stopped by a touch and
then turn the key from the “OFF” to the “ON” position
(clockwise).
2. Be sure that the key is in the “ON” position before remov- ing the key from the key opening of the air bag ON-OFF
switch.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition to the “ON” position.
The air bag off indicator lamp, with the word “OFF PASS AIR
BAG” (depending upon which air bag has been turned back
on) should not illuminate. The air bag will remain ON, and will be ready to deploy, until
it is turned OFF again.
WARNING!
●
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Turn ON the front passenger’s air bag ON-OFF
switch immediately after removing a rearward
facing child restraint sy stem from the front pas-
senger seat.
• If the indicator remains on when the front passen- ger’s air bag ON-OFF switch is turned ON, do not
allow anyone to sit on the front passenger seat.

3-14 Instruments and controls
3Multi-centre display
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When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” position, the digital
clock is displayed in the Multi-
centre display. When the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position, the momentary fuel con-
sumption and outside temperature are displayed alongside the
digital clock.
WARNING!
● When operating th e system for a prolonged period,
make sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated
area to avoid the accumulation of toxic fumes inside
and outside of the passenger compartment.
CAUTION!
● The driver should not opera te the display while the
vehicle is in motion.
● When operating the system, stop the vehicle in a safe
area.

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NOTE●The display unit (ex. km or mile) and brightness can be changed as desired. (Refer to “ Display brightness adjustment” on page
3-26 and “Display unit selection” on pa ge 3-28.) When the system cannot provide a definite value for momentary fuel con-
sumption/average fuel consumption/driving rang e/average speed, it is displayed as “---”.
● The figure on the display varies according to the conditions unde r which a vehicle is travelling (road conditions, the manner in
which the vehicle is being driven, etc.).
Observe the display for reference because the figure on the display may differ from the actual figure.
A- Outside temperature → P. 3-19
B- Driving information → P. 3-20
C- Digital clock → P. 3-16

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Digital clockE00503700091
Following modes are available for digital clock adjustment:● For vehicles with MITSUBIS HI MOTORS genuine audio
automatic mode and manual mode
● Except for vehicles with MITSUBISHI MOTORS genu-
ine audio manual mode only Select the automatic mode or
the manual mode by performing
the following operations: 1. Enter the function setup mode by pushing the “MENU”
button.

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2. Press the “MENU” button repeatedly to select the CT(Clock Time) mode.
The order is: AF → CT → REG → TP-S → PH → MUTE
(With PH OFF, this mode is not displayed.) → Language
of PTY display → Function setup mode OFF
(Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-38, 5-38.)NOTE● Although “PH” and “MUTE” appear on the display, the
PH and MUTE functi ons are inoperative.

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Use the “H” button (C) or “M” button (B) to choose your
desired time display format, and then press the “SET” but-
ton (D) to enter the setting. 5. The display will return to the original display item.
NOTE●
If you selected the mile unit in step 2, the speed and fuel
consumption units will be as follows.
• Speed: mph (miles per hour)
• Fuel consumption: mpg (miles per gallon)
● To cancel the unit setting procedure before completion,
press the button (A).
● The outside temperature and digital clock are not shown
during the unit selecting procedure.
● If the “SET” button is not pressed for about 15 seconds or
longer in the middle of the selection, the currently
selected unit is set automatical ly. Then, the display returns
to the original display item.
H - 12-hour format
M - 24-hour format

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Heater
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The heater can only be used
while the engine is running.
Control panelE00700600118
Blower speed selection dialE00700700034
Select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection
dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned
to the right.
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “0” position,
all fan-driven airflow will stop.
A- Temperature control dial
B- Blower speed selection dial
C- Mode selection dial
D- Air selection switch