maintenance 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

Table of contents
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Overview
General information
Locking and unlocking Seat and seat belts
Instruments and controls
Starting and driving
For pleasant driving For emergencies Vehicle care
Maintenance
Specifications

Seat and seat belts2-71
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SRS servicingE00407900784NOTE●When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to some other
person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applica-
ble section in this owner’s manual.
● If you junk or scrap the vehicle, we urge you to first take
the vehicle to a MITSUB ISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point so that the SRS can be rendered safe.
WARNING!
● We recommend any maintenance performed on or
near the components of the SRS to be performed by
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Improper work on the SRS components or wiring
could result in inadvert ent deployment of the air
bags, or could render the SRS inoperative; either
situation could result in serious injury.
● Do not modify your steering wheel, seat belt retrac-
tor or any other SRS components. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can adversely
affect SRS performance and lead to possible injury.
● If your vehicle has receive d any damage, we recom-
mend you to have the SRS in spected to ensure it is in
proper working order.
● On vehicles with the side air bags, do not modify
your front seats, centre pillar and centre console.
It can adversely affect SRS performance and lead to
possible injury.
Also, if you have found any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric at the portion near the side air bag, we
recommend you to have the seat inspected.
●On vehicles with the curt ain air bags, if you have
found any scratch, crack or damage to the portion of
the front and rear pillars and roof side rail, we rec-
ommend you to have the SRS inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Auth orized Service Point.

For emergencies6-9
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Petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharger
The reserve tank lid is equipped with a dipstick.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Rein-
sert the dipstick as far as it will go. Remove the dipstick
and read the coolant level, which should always be within
the range “F” (FULL) or “L” (LOW). 6. Add coolant to the radiator
and/or reserve tank if neces-
sary (refer to the “Maintenance” section).
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leakage and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling system or
drive belt, we recommend that you have it checked and
repaired.
WARNING!
● If there is none, make sure that the engine has
cooled down before removi ng the radiator cap (B)
(petrol-powered vehicles) or reserve tank cap (C)
(diesel-powered vehicles), because hot steam or boil-
ing water otherwise will gush from the filler port
and may scald you.
FULL
LOW
CAUTION!
● Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Suddenly
adding cold coolant coul d damage the engine. Wait
for the engine to cool down, then add coolant a little
at a time.

7-2 Vehicle care
7Vehicle care precautions
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is necessary to
perform regular maintenance using the proper procedures.
Always maintain your vehicle
in compliance with any environ-
mental pollution control regulations. Carefully select the mate-
rials used for washing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives. If in doubt, we reco mmend you to consult a special-
ist for selection of these materials.
CAUTION!
● Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poi-
sonous. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or drop them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Some are dangerous if you breathe in their fumes in
an enclosed space. When you use anything in a con-
tainer to clean your vehi cle, always follow the
instructions and always open your vehicle doors or
windows when you’re cleani ng the inside. Never use
the following to clean your vehicle:
• Gasoline
• Paint Thinner
• Benzine
• Turpentine
• Naphtha
• Lacquer Thinner
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Nail Polish Remover
• Acetone
● These are all dangerous and can damage your
vehicle.

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Maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 3
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 4
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 11
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 15
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 19
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 24
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 25
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28
For cold and snow weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 29
Fuse links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 30
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 30
Replacement of lamp bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 40

8-2 Maintenance
8Service precautions
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Adequate care of your vehicle at
regular intervals serves to pre-
serve the value and appear ance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s manual can be
performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection and main-
tenance performed by a MITS UBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist. In the event a malfunction
or other problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures that you can do yourself.
Follow the instructions and cautions for each of the various
procedures.
WARNING!
● When checking or servicing the inside of the engine
compartment, make sure th e engine is switched off
and has had a chan ce to cool down.
●If it is necessary to do work in the engine compart-
ment with the engine runni ng, be especially careful
that your clothing, hair, et c., does not become caught
by the fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.
● The fan may turn on automatically even if the
engine is not running; turn the ignition key to
“LOCK” position and remove the key to ensure
safety while you work in the engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious wh en working around the
battery. It contains poison ous and corrosive sulphu-
ric acid.
● Do not get under your vehicle with just the body
jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack
stands.
●Improper handling of comp onents and materials
used in the vehicle can endanger your personal
safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for
necessary information.
WARNING!

Maintenance8-3
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Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use, there are no
particular precautions except that
of using unleaded petrol.
The exhaust gas scavenging device used with the catalytic con-
verter is extremely ef ficient for the reduction of noxious gases.
The catalytic converter is inst alled in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure
proper catalyst operation and prevent po ssible catalyst damage. The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly, and may be dam-
aged if overheated. The followi
ng points should be noted in
order to prevent the ignition of unburned petrol within the cata-
lytic converter. ● In case of petrol-powered vehicles, use UNLEADED
PETROL ONLY of the type recommended in “Fuel selec-
tion” on page 2.
● Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out
of fuel could cause damage to the catalytic converter.
● Do not try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle. If the
battery is weak or discharged, use another battery to start
the engine.
● In the case of petrol-powered vehicles, do not idle the
engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed such as for performing diagnostic tests.
● Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods during very
rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
● Do not race the engine when turning off the ignition
switch. This will damage the catalytic converter due to
contact with unburnt fuel.
● Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or there is un necessary engine rotation, or
any other engine trouble, such as with the ignition, etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving immediately, reduce the
speed and drive for only a s hort time. We recommend you
to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
● Damage to the catalytic co nverter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in a proper operating condition.
In the event of an engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfiring or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle in a severely
overheated condition may re sult in damage to the
converter and vehicle.
WARNING!
● As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this
vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as
dry grass or leaves can come into contact with a hot
exhaust, as a fire could occur.
●Paint should not be applied to the catalytic con-
verter.

8-4 Maintenance
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●In unusual situations involving a grossly malfunctioning
engine, a burnt smell may indicate severe and abnormal
catalyst overheating.
If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped in a safe
place, the engine switched off and the vehicle allowed to
cool. Once the engine is cool, a service, including a tune-
up to the manufacturer’s sp ecifications, should be carried
out immediately.Bonnet
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To open
Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bonnet.

Maintenance8-5
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Raise the bonnet while pr essing the safety lock.
NOTE●Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in the parked
position. Failure to do so may cause paint/body damage. Support the bonnet by inserting the support bar in its slot.
CAUTION!
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Note that the support bar may disengage the bonnet
if the open bonnet is lifted by a strong wind.
●Always insert the support bar into the hole provided
specifically for this purpose. Supporting the bonnet
at any other location could result in the support bar
slipping out and lead to an accident.