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

General information5
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.

6 General information
Important points!
Due to large number of accessory and replacement parts of dif-
ferent manufactures available in the market, it is not possible,
not only for MITSUBISHI MOTO RS, but also a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Po int, to check whether the
attachment or installation of such parts affects the overall
safety of your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.
Even when such parts are offici ally authorized, for example by
a “general operators permit” (an appraisal for the part) or
through the execution of the part in an officially approved man-
ner of construction, or when a single operation permit follow-
ing the attachment or installatio n of such parts, it cannot be
deduced from that alone, that the driving safety of your vehi-
cles has not been affected.
Consider also that there basically exists no liability on the part
of the appraiser or the official. Only in case of parts
(MITSUBISHI MOTORS origin al replacement or exchange
parts as well as MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine accessories)
that are recommended and released by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Po int and that are attached or
installed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point you can assume that optimal safety has been provided.
The same also pertains to modi fications of MITSUBISHI vehi-
cle with respect to the produc tion specifications. For your own
safety, in such cases, you should only undertake modifications
according to the recommen dations of a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Modification/alterations to the electrical or
fuel systems
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has always manufactured safe, high
quality vehicles. In order to maintain this safety and quality, it
is important that any accessory that is to be fitted, or any modi-
fications carried out which invo lve the electrical or fuel sys-
tems, should be carried out in accordance with MITSUBISHI
MOTORS guidelines.
CAUTION!
● If the wiring interferes wi th any part of the vehicle
bodywork or improper installation methods are
used, i.e. protective fuses not installed, etc.), elec-
tronic devices may be ad versely affected, possibly
resulting in an electrical fire or other failures that
may cause an accident.

Locking and unlocking1-5
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NOTE●If you lose your key, you can order a new one from your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
To obtain a replacement or additional spare key, take your
vehicle and all existing keys to your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. All the keys have to
be re-registered in the immobilizer computer unit. The
immobilizer can register up to eight keys.Keyless entry system*
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Press the remote control switch to lock or unlock all the doors
and the tailgate.
To l o c k
Press the LOCK switch (1) to lock all the doors and the tail-
gate. When they are locked th e turn-signal lamps blink once.
NOTE●With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, pressing the
LOCK switch (1) two times in succession causes the Dead
Lock System to be set. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-11.)
CAUTION!
●Don’t make any alterations or additions to the
immobilizer system; alterati ons or additions could
cause the immobilizer to fail.
1- LOCK switch
2- UNLOCK switch

1-6 Locking and unlocking
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To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2) to unlock all the doors and the
tailgate.
If they are unlocked while the room lamp is not illuminated,
the room lamp will be turned on for approximately 15 seconds
and the turn-signal lamps will blink twice.
NOTE● If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and any of the doors
or tailgate is not opened within approximately 30 seconds:
relocking will automatically occur.
● It is possible to modify the functions as follows:
For further information, contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
• The time from pressing of the UNLOCK switch (2) to
the moment of automatic locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (f lashing of the turn-signal
lamps) can be set to operate only when the doors and
tailgate are locked or only when the doors and tailgate
are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (which indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and ta ilgate with the flash of the
turn-signal lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation function can be changed.
Operation of the Dead Lock System
For vehicles with a Dead Lock System, the Dead Lock System
can be set using the remote controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System’’ on page 1-10.)
NOTE● For vehicles with a Dead Lo ck System, the keyless entry
system will not work while the key is in the ignition
switch.
● Pressing the LOCK switch (1) has no effect (no locking
takes place) if a door or the tailgate is open.
● The remote control switch will operate within about 4m
from the vehicle. However, the operating range of the
remote control switch may chan ge if the vehicle is located
near a TV transmitting tower, power station, or radio
broadcasting station.
● If the turn-signal lamps flash 9 times when you press the
remote control switch, the battery may have run down.
Have the battery replaced by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
● If your remote control switch is lost or damaged, please
contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point for a replacement remote control switch.
● If you wish to add a remote control switch, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
A maximum of eight remote control switches are availa-
ble for your vehicle.

Seat and seat belts2-13
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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.

2-30 Seat and seat belts
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NOTE●The pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated if the vehicle
suffers a severe frontal impact , even if the seat belts are
not worn.
● The pre-tensioner seat belts are designed to work only
once. After the pre-tensioner seat belts have been acti-
vated, we recommend that you have them replaced by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
SRS warning lampE00405900038
This warning lamp is shared by the SRS air bags and the pre-
tensioner seat belts.
Refer to “SRS warning lamp” on page 2-70.
Force limiter systemE00406000049
In the event of a collision, each force limiter system will effec-
tively absorb the load applied to the seat belt so as to minimize
the impact to the passenger.
WARNING!
● To obtain the best results from your pre-tensioner
seat belt, make sure you do the following:
• Adjust the seat to the proper position.
Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-5.
• Fasten your seat belt properly. Refer to “Seat belts” on page 2-22.
CAUTION!
● Installation of audio equi pment or repairs in the
vicinity of the pre-tension er seat belts or floor con-
sole must be performed in line with MITSUBISHI
MOTORS guidelines. It is important to do this
because the work could aff ect the pre-tensioner sys-
tems.
● If you need to scrap the vehicle, please consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
It is important to do so because unexpected activa-
tion of the pre-tension er seat belts could cause
injury.

2-46 Seat and seat belts
2Seat belt inspection
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Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed webbing and for
cracked or deformed metallic parts. Replace the belt
assembly if defective.
● A dirty belt should be cleaned with neutral detergent in
warm water. After rinsing in water, let it dry in the shade.
Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts because this
affects their characteristics.
CAUTION!
●For some types of child rest raint, the locking clip (A)
should be used to help avoid personal injury during
a collision or sudden manoeuvre.
It must be fitted and us ed in accordance with the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
The locking clip must be removed when the child
restraint is removed.
WARNING!
● We recommend that you have all seat belt assem-
blies including retractors and attaching hardware
inspected after any collis ion. We recommend that
seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts
show no damage and continue to operate properly.
● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the
seat belt assemblies; we recommend that you have
this work done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. Incorrect repair or
replacement could reduce th e effectiveness of the
belts and could result in s erious injury in the event
of a collision.
● Once the pre-tensioner has been activated, it cannot
be re-used.
It must be replaced together with the retractor.

2-62 Seat and seat belts
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WARNING!
●Do not attach anything to the steering wheel padded
cover, such as trim materi al, badges, etc. It might
strike and injure the occupa nt if the air bag inflates.
●On vehicles with a front passenger air bag, do not
set anything on, or attach anything to, the instru-
ment panel above the glove box. It might strike and
injure the occupant if the air bag inflates.
WARNING!
● Do not attach accessories to , or put them in front of,
the windscreen. These objects could restrict air bag
inflation, or strike and injure the occupant if the air
bags inflate.
● Do not put packages, pets or other objects between
the air bags and the driver or front passenger, as this
could affect air bag perf ormance, or cause injury
when the air bag inflates.
● Immediately after air bag inflation, several air bag
system components will be hot. Do not touch them;
you could be burned.
●The air bag system is desi gned to work only once.
Once the air bags have been deployed, they will not
work again. They must be replaced promptly, and
we recommend that you have the entire air bag sys-
tem inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
WARNING!

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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.

4-36 Starting and driving
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When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of engine braking by shifting
to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill roads
in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Brake pads and linings
●With new brake pads or linings, avoid where possible sud-
den full application of the brakes for the first 200 km (120
miles) of driving.
● The disc brakes are fitted with a warning device which
emits a shrieking metallic sound while braking if the
brake pads have reached their limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Environmental conditions can ha ve an effect on braking. Dur-
ing sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering
control and braking effectivenes s is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicl e may also go into an uncon-
trolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheel s from locking during brak-
ing, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controlla-
bility and providing optimum braking force.
Driving hints
● When using the anti-lock brak e system (sudden braking),
steering is slightly different from normal driving condi-
tions. Use the steering wheel carefully.
● Always maintain the same di stance from the vehicle in
front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping distance in the following
cases:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has
other differences in surface height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor driving surfaces.
WARNING!
●Do not leave any objects ne ar the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that woul d be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
WARNING!
● Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to
stop, and can cause an accident.