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

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Information for station service

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Fuel Capacity
47 litres
Fuel requirements Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane rating (DIN51607)
95 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN 590)
51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.\
Engine oil “MB 229.1” or higher
Refer to the “Maintenance”section of this manual.
Tyre inflation pressure Refer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure\
.
For diesel-powered vehicles, the engine oil should be changed every 7,500 km in countries where diesel fuel with a sulphur content
meeting the requirements of EN 590 is not available.
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Foreword
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Thank you for selecting a COLT as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full
enjoyment of the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the
proper way to operate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost
in driving pleasure.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to
make changes relating to design and specifications and/or to
make additions to or improvements in this product without any
obligation to install them on previously manufactured prod-
ucts.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe
all laws and regulations concerning vehicles.
This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such
laws and regulations, but some of the contents may become
contradictory with later amendment of the laws and regula-
tions.
Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained in this owner’s manual.
Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorised Service Point.
Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the owner’s discretion.
Throughout this owner’s manual, the words
WARNING and CAUTION appear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to fol-
low instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE: gives helpful information.
*: indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classifica-
tion; refer to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive

Overview
Interior
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Seat belts
P. 2-22Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P.5-65
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18
Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26 Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat*
P.2-8 Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Front seat P. 2-5
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS)-Curtain air bag*
P. 2-64
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70 Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0
Lock switch P.1-20
LHD (3-door models)
Head restraints
P. 2-10Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
-Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63

Overview
Seat belts P. 2-22
Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65 Head restraints
P. 2-10Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18 Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26
Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat
P. 2-8
Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63
Front seat P. 2-5 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain air bag* P. 2-64
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70
Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0 Lock switch P. 1-20
RHD (3-door models)

Overview
Seat belts
P. 2 - 2 2Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65
Head restraints
P. 2 - 1 0
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18
Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26 Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat
P. 2 - 8 Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS)-Curtain air bag*
P. 2-64
Luggage net* P. 5-73
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70 Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0
Lock switch P. 1-20
LHD (5-door models)
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63 Front seat P. 2-5

Overview
Seat belts P. 2-22
Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65 Head restraints
P. 2-10Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18 Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26
Sun visors
P. 5-59
Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5-62
Front seat P. 2-5 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain air bag* P. 2-64
Luggage net* P. 5-73 Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70
Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0 Lock switch P. 1-20
RHD (5-door models)
Rear seat
P.2-8
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63

Overview
Exterior
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Electric window control
P. 1 - 1 8
Locking and unlocking
P. 1-7
Keyless entry system*
P. 1-5
Front fog lamps*
P. 3-37, 8-50 Side turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Front turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Bonnet P. 8-4
Fuel tank filler P. 3 Outside rear-view
mirrors P. 4-10
Windscreen wipers P. 3-39
Headlamps, high beam
P. 3-31, 8-46 Position lamps
P. 3-31, 8-48 Headlamps, low beam
P. 3-31, 8-44
3-door models

Overview
Electric window control
P. 1 - 1 8
Locking and unlocking
P. 1 - 7
Keyless entry system*
P. 1 - 5
Front fog lamps*
P. 3-37, 8-50 Side turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Front turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Bonnet P. 8-4
Fuel tank filler P. 3 Outside rear-view
mirrors P. 4-10
Windscreen wipers P.3-39
Headlamps, high beam
P. 3-31, 8-46 Position lamps
P. 3-31, 8-48 Headlamps, low beam
P. 3-31, 8-44
5-door models

General information
Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Modification/alterations to the electrical
or fuel systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General information
Fuel selection
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NOTE●Petrol-powered vehicles have a knock control system,
which allows you to use unleaded petrol 90 RON as an
emergency measure if unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher
is not available. In such cases, you don’t need to adjust the
engine.
If unleaded petrol 90 RON is used, the engine perform-
ance level will be reduced. ●
Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you re fuel the vehicle. The addi-
tive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using an
unsuitable additive could cause the engine to malfunction.
For details, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
● Poor quality petrol can cause problems such as hard start-
ing, stalling, engine noise and hesitation. If your experi-
ence these problems, try another brand and/or grade of
petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes, have the system
checked as soon as possible at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
Recommended fuel Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane number (EN 228)
95 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN 590)
51 or higher
CAUTION!
●
In the case of petrol-pow ered vehicles, the use of
leaded fuel can result in serious damage to the
engine and catalytic converter. Never use leaded
fuel.
● Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to use only die-
sel fuel that meets the EN 590 standard.
The use of any other type of diesel fuel will adversely
affect the engine’s performance and durability.

General information3
Filling the fuel tank
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Fuel tank capacity
47 litres
Refueling
1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear left side of yourvehicle.
The fuel tank filler door can be opened from inside the
vehicle with the fuel tank filler door release lever located
at the side of the driver’s seat.WARNING!
● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned or seriously injured when handling
it. When refueling your vehicle, always turn off the
engine and keep away from flames, sparks, and
smoking materials. Always ha ndle fuel in well-venti-
lated outdoor areas.
● Before removing the fuel cap, get rid of your body’s
static electricity by touchi ng a metal part on either
the car or the fuel pump. Any static electricity on
your body could create a spark that ignites fuel
vapor.
● Perform the whole refueling process (opening the
fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by
yourself. Do not let any other person come near the
fuel tank filler. If you allow another person to help
you and that person is carrying static electricity, fuel
vapor could be ignited.
●Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until
refueling is finished. If you move away and do some-
thing else (for example, clean your windscreen) dur-
ing the refueling process, you could pick up a fresh
charge of static electricity.
●Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains
toxic substances.
● Keep doors and windows cl osed while refueling the
vehicle. If they are open , fuel vapor could get into
the cabin.
LHD