manual transmission MITSUBISHI COLT 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

Instruments and controls3-7
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Indicator and warning lamps
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1- Electric power steering warning lamp
→ P. 4-41
2- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp →
P. 2 - 7 0
3- High coolant temperature warning lamp → P. 3-13
4- Low coolant temperature indicator lamp → P. 3-8
5- Turn-signal indicator lamps/Hazard warning indicator lamps → P. 3-8
6- Brake warning lamp → P. 3-9
7- Anti-lock brake (ABS) warning lamp → P. 4-38
8- High-beam indicator lamp → P. 3-8
9- Front fog lamp indicator lamp* → P. 3-8
10- Rear fog lamp indicator lamp → P. 3-8
11- Low fuel warning lamp → P. 3-6
12- Door-ajar warning lamp → P. 3-13 13- Traction control system (TCL)/Active stability control sys-
tem (ASC) indicator lamp* → P. 4-44
14- Seat belt warning lamp* → P. 2 - 2 5
15- Front passenger’s air bag off indicator lamp* → P. 2-56
16- Allshift indicator display (vehicles with automated manual transmission) → P. 4-26
17- Oil pressure warning lamp → P. 3-12
18- Charge warning lamp → P. 3-12
19- Check engine warning lamp → P. 3 - 1 1
20- Diesel preheat indicator lamp (diesel-powered vehicles) → P. 3-9

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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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Starting and driving
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Inside rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 15
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 16
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 22
Automated manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 25
How to drive a vehicle with automated manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 30
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 35
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 36
Electric power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 40
Traction control system (TCL) /Active stability control syst em (ASC)*. . . . . . .4- 42
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 45
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 46

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Running-in recommendations
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During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles),
it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following
precautions as a guideline to aid
long life as well as future
economy and performance. ● Do not race the engine at high speeds.
● Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged
high-speed running.
● Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be
adhered to.
● Do not exceed loading limits.
● Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Petrol-powered vehicles Diesel-powered vehicles
Shift
point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with
turbocharger
1st gear 30 km/h
(19 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 35 km/h
(22 mph)
2nd gear 50 km/h
(31 mph) 55 km/h
(34 mph) 55 km/h
(34 mph) 65 km/h
(40 mph)
3rd gear 80 km/h
(50 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 90 km/h
(56 mph)
4th gear 110 km/h
(68 mph) 115 km/h
(71 mph) 115 km/h
(71 mph) 120 km/h
(75 mph)
5th gear 135 km/h
(84 mph) 140 km/h
(87 mph) 140 km/h
(87 mph) 150 km/h
(93 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1.5L DI-D 50 kW (68PS)1.5L DI-D 70 kW (95PS)
1st gear 25 km/h (16 mph) 25 km/h (16 mph)
2nd gear 40 km/h (25 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph)
3rd gear 65 km/h (40 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph)
4th gear 95 km/h (59 mph) 95 km/h (59 mph)
5th gear 125 km/h (78 mph) 125 km/h (78 mph)
Shift
point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with
turbocharger

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Vehicles with automated manual transmissionParking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on an uphill) or “R” (Reverse) position (on a downhill), for
vehicles with manual transmission, or move the allshift lever to
“S” (Stand by) position (on uphill) or “R” (Reverse) position
(on a downhill) on automated manual transmission vehicles.
To apply
Shift point
Speed limit
Petrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles
1st gear 30 km/h (19 mph) 25 km/h (16 mph)
2nd gear 50 km/h (31 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph)
3rd gear 80 km/h (50 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph)
4th gear 105 km/h (65 mph) 95 km/h (59 mph)
5th gear 130 km/h (81 mph) 125 km/h (78 mph)
6th gear 155 km/h (96 mph) 155 km/h (96 mph)
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of thehand grip.

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Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb and move the vehicle
forward until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Set the parking brake and place the gearshift lever into the “R”
(Reverse) position (with manual transmission) or the allshift
lever into the “R” (Reverse) position (with automated manual
transmission).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and move the vehicle
back until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Set the parking brake and place th e gearshift lever into the 1st
position (with manual transmission) or the allshift lever into
the “S” (Stand by) position (with automated manual transmis-
sion).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
NOTE● If your vehicle has an automated manual transmission,
place the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by) position or
“R” (Reverse) position before stopping the engine.
If you move the allshift lever after stopping the engine, a
gearshift will not take place.
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place. Leaving the engine running risks
injury or death from accidental ly moving the gearshift lever
(manual transmission) or the allshift lever (automated manual
transmission) or the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the
passenger compartment.
Where you park
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over kerbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when travelling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.
When leaving the vehicle
Always remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all
doors and the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
WARNING!
● Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.

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Starting the engine (petrol-powered vehicles)E00601701255
This vehicles is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system which is automa tically controlled. When start-
ing the engine, do not de press the accelerator pedal.
The starting procedure is as follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission 1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
CAUTION!
●Never attempt to start the engine by pushing or pull-
ing the vehicle. This can be very dangerous.
●Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive the vehi-
cle at high speed until th e engine has had a chance to
warm up.
● Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts
to avoid damaging the starter motor.
●If your vehicle is equipped with a turbocharger, do
not stop the engine immedi ately after high-speed or
uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to give
the turbocharger a chance to cool down.

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and make cer-tain that all warning lamps are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● A ticking noise may be heard after starting the engine.
This is not an abnormal condition. The noise will disap-
pear after a short time of engine running.
If the ticking noise continues after the engine has warmed
up, we recommend that you have your vehicle checked.
● If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
fully while cranking the engi ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal. Vehicles with automated manual transmission
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and make cer- tain that all warning lamps are functioning properly.
5. Place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position and confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator display.
Refer to “Moving the allshift lever” on page 4-27.
CAUTION!
● When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you st art the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position withoutdepressing the acceler ator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● For safety, the vehicle is designed so that the engine will
not start unless the allshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. Place the allshift leve r in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion before starting the engine.
● If you turn the ignition key to the “START” position when
the gearshift is not in the “N” (Neutral) position, the
allshift indicator display will behave as follows to indicate
that the engine will not start.
• Gearshift in “S” (Stand by) position: An “A” or “1” will
flash several times.
• Gearshift in “R” (reverse) position: An “R” will flash
several times.
Confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator dis-
play.
● If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
fully while cranking the engi ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal.
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Vehicles with manual transmission 1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
CAUTION!
●When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you start the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.The diesel preheat indicator lamp will first illuminate, and
then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed.
NOTE● If the engine is cold, the dies el preheat indicator lamp will
be on for a longer time.
● If the engine has not started within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indicator lamp has gone out, return the
ignition key to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key to
the “ON” position to preheat the engine again.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts. Vehicles with automated manual transmission
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. The diesel preheat indicator lamp will first illuminate, and
then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed.
NOTE● If the engine is cold, the dies el preheat indicator lamp will
be on for a longer time.
● If the engine has not started within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indicator lamp went out, return the igni-
tion key to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key to the
“ON” position to preheat the engine again.