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

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1Keys
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The keys fit all locks.
NOTE●
The key number is stamped on the tag as shown in the
illustration.
Make a record of the key number and store the key and
key number tag in separate places, so that you can order
new keys if the original keys are lost.
● The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig-
nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to
prevent a malfunction.
• Do not leave in any place expo sed to direct sunlight, for
example the dashboard.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to a strong impact. • Do not expose to water.
• Keep away from magnetic key holders.
• Keep away from audio sy
stems, personal cumputers,
TVs, and any other equipment that generates a magnetic
field.
• Do not wash with ultrasonic cleaners or similar equip-
ment.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high temperature or high humidity.
● The engine is designed so that it will not start if the ID
code registered in the immobi lizer computer and the key’s
ID code do not match. Refer to the section “Electronic
immobilizer” for details and key usage.

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Front seat
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To adjust forward or backwardE00400500505
Pull the seat adjusting lever
and adjust the seat forward or
backward to the desired position. After adjustment, release the
adjusting lever to lock the seat in position.
To recline the seatbackE00400600623
In order to recline the seatback , lean forward slightly, pull the
seatback lock lever up, and then lean backward to the desired
position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in that
position.
WARNING!
● To ensure the seat is locked securely, try to move the
seat forward or backward without using the adjust-
ing lever.
CAUTION!
● The reclining mech anism of the seatback is spring
loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is op erated. When operating the
lever, sit close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.

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Heated seats*E00401100162
The heated seats can be operated with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.
The indicator lamp (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
CAUTION!
● The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring
loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is op erated. When operating the
lever, sit close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.
1- Heater high (for quick heating).
2- Heater off.
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm).
CAUTION!
● Operate in the high positi on for quick heating. Once
the seat is warm, set the heater to low to keep it
warm. Slight variations in seat temperature may be
felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by
the operation of the heater ’s internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.

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To recline the seatbackE00401500241
In order to recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, push the
seatback lock knob (A) down, an d then lean backward to the
desired position and release the knob. The seatback will lock in
that position.
Head restraints
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CAUTION!
● The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring
loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is op erated. When operating the
lever, sit close to the seat back or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.
WARNING!
● Driving without the head restraints in place can
cause you and your passengers serious injury or
death in the event of an accident. To reduce the risk
of injury in an accident, always make sure the head
restraints are installe d and properly positioned
when the seat is occupied.
● Never place a cushion or similar device on the seat-
back. This can adversely af fect head restraint per-
formance by increasing the distance between your
head and the restraint.

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Folding the seatback forward (full flat folding)E00403500304
Larger objects can be loaded in to the vehicle if a seatback is
folded forward.
Front seat (5-door models)
To f o l d
Pull the seatback lock lever and fold the seatback forward until
it is held securely.
To replace 1. Pull the seatback lock lever and raise the seatback until it locks securely into place.
2. Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has been
secured.
WARNING!
● With the seatback folded forward, do not allow any-
one to sit on that seat and do not allow a child to
play on it. Otherwise, any sudden braking could
result in serious injury.

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Rear seat
To f o l d
Push the seatback lock knob (A) down and fold the seatback
forward until it is held securely. To r e p l a c e
1. Push the seatback lock knob (A) down and raise the seat-
back until it locks securely into place.
2. Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has been
secured.

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3. Adjust the seat’s fore-aft position as desired, then pushdown the seatback locking lever and raise the seatback
until it locks. Push lightly on the seat to confirm that it has
been securely retained.
Bench seat*
Separated seat (5-door models)*

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2. Gently tip the seat while supporting it by hand. Push theentire seat downward until it clicks into place. Check that
the seat is securely locked in position by trying to lift the
back of the seat cushion. 3. Adjust the seat’s fore-aft position as desired, then push
down the seatback locking le ver and raise the seatback
until it locks. Push lightly on the seat to confirm that it has
been securely retained.

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3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness as desired.
NOTE●The 3-point type seat belts in the rear outboard seating
positions are equipp ed with an automatic locking retractor
(ALR) mechanism.
If you pull the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the
retractor will switch to its ALR child restraint installation
mode and lock, thus preventing further movement.
If this happens, you should sw itch the retractor back to its
emergency locking retractor (ELR) mode by taking off the
seat belt and fully rewinding it. You should then wear the
seat belt again.
(Refer to “Installing a child restraint system to a 3-point
type seat belt (with emerge ncy/automatic locking mecha-
nism)” on page 2-42.)
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button on the buckle.
NOTE● As the belt retracts automatical ly, keep the latch plate held
while retracting so that the belt stows slowly. Failure to do
this could damage the vehicle.
CAUTION!
● Never wear the lap portio n of the belt across your
abdomen. During accident s it can press sharply
against abdomen and increa se the risk of injury.
●The seat belts must not be twisted when worn.

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To f a s t e n
1. Pass the seat belt through the seat belt guide (C). 2. Pull the seat belt and insert
the latch plate (A) into the
black buckle (D).
3. Insert the latch plate (B) into the red buckle (E).
4. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness as desired.