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

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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

Starting and driving4-5
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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

4-46 Starting and driving
4Trailer towing
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In order to tow a trailer with you
r vehicle, have a trailer towing
device mounted that meets all th e relevant regulations in your
area. Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer may differ
from country to country. You are advised to comply with the
regulations in each area.
NOTE● If you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful attention to
the following points.
Maximum towable weight with brake and
maximum trailer-nose weight
Never exceed the maximum towabl e weight with brake and the
maximum trailer-nose weight as listed in the specifications.
(Refer to page 9-9.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than 1, 000 m above
sea-level, reduce your weight by 10 % of the gross combina-
tion weight for every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as
the engine output is lowered owing to the decrease in atmos-
pheric pressure.
Tow bar mounting specifications
See the following table for fixing points (A) for the tow bar.
CAUTION!
● Danger of Accident!
A tow bar should be fitted according to
MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.

Starting and driving4-49
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Operating hints
●Do not let the clutch slip and do not increase the engine
speed more than necessary when starting.
● Be sure that the driving speed does not exceed the 100
km/h (62 mph) for trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you comply with the local
regulations if the driving speed with a trailer is limited to
less than 100 km/h (62 mph).
● To prevent shocks from an overrun brake, depress the
brake pedal lightly at first and then more strongly.
● To make full use of engine braking, change to a lower
gear before descending a slope.
● The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis will be under addi-
tional strain when towing a trailer.
● The heavier weight and high er rolling and air resistance
will increase fuel consumption.

Maintenance8-19
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Tyres
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Tyre inflation pressuresE01001401237
*: Above 160 km/h (99 mph)
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all th
e tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified v alue.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and ai r leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
WARNING!
●Driving with tyres that are worn, damaged or
improperly inflated can lead to a loss of control or
blow out of the tyres which can result in a collision
with serious or fatal injury.
ItemTy r e s i z eNormalAt trailer towing
FrontRearFrontRear
Normal tyre 175/65R14 82S
2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa)* 2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa)* 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.5 bar (250 kPa)
175/65R14 82T
195/50R15 82H
205/45R16 83H
205/45R16 83V 2.2 bar (220 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa)* 2.2 bar (220 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa)* 2.2 bar (220 kPa) 2.5 bar (250 kPa)
Compact spare tyre T115/70D15 4.2 bar (420 kPa)—

Specifications9-9
9
Vehicle weight
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Petrol-powered vehicles (3-door models)
*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE●
Trailer specifications indicate th e manufacturer’s recommendation.
Item1100 models
1300 models1500 models
Manual
transmissionAutomated manual
transmissionExcept for
vehicles with
turbochargerVehicles with turbocharger
Kerb
weight
Without optional
parts 930 kg
940 kg945 kg 960 kg1,070 kg
With full
optional parts 1,010 kg 1,020 kg 1,025 kg 1,027 kg
1,096 kg
Maximum gross vehicle
weight1,420 kg, 1,480 kg* 1,435 kg, 1,495 kg* 1,440 kg, 1,500 kg* 1,520 kg, 1,580 kg*
Maximum
axle
weightFront
735 kg 745 kg750 kg820 kg
Rear 720 kg, 785 kg*
Maximum
towable
weightWith brake 750 kg
Without brake500 kg
Maximum trailer-nose weight 50 kg
Maximum roof load50 kg
Seating capacity5 persons

9-10 Specifications
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Petrol-powered vehicles (5-door models)
*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE●Trailer specifications indicate th e manufacturer’s recommendation.
Item1100 models
1300 models1500 models
Manual
transmissionAutomated
manual
transmissionManual
transmissionAutomated
manual
transmission
Kerb
weight
Without optional
parts 965 kg
970 kg975 kg990 kg995 kg
With full optional
parts 1,042 kg 1,047 kg 1,052 kg 1,054 kg 1,059 kg
Maximum gross vehicle weight 1,450 kg,
1,510 kg* 1,460 kg, 1,520 kg*
1,465 kg, 1,525 kg*
Maximum
axle weightFront735 kg 745 kg 750 kg
Rear 745 kg, 810 kg*
Maximum
towable
weightWith brake750 kg 1,000 kg
Without brake 500 kg
Maximum trailer-nose weight 50 kg
Maximum roof load50 kg
Seating capacity5 persons

Specifications9-11
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Diesel-powered vehicles
*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE●Trailer specifications indicate th e manufacturer’s recommendation.
Item3-door models
5-door models
1.5 L DI-D
50 kW (68 PS)1.5 L DI-D 70 kW (95 PS)
Manual transmissionAutomated manual transmission
Kerb weight
Without optional
parts 1,055 kg
1,085 kg 1,085 kg 1,090 kg
With full optional
parts 1,131 kg
1,158 kg 1,158 kg 1,163 kg
Maximum gross vehicle weight 1,545 kg, 1,605 kg* 1,570 kg, 1,630 kg*
Maximum axle
weightFront850 kg
Rear725 kg, 785 kg* 750 kg, 815 kg*
Maximum towable
weightWith brake750 kg 1,000 kg
Without brake 500 kg
Maximum trailer-nose weight 50 kg
Maximum roof load50 kg
Seating capacity5 persons

Alphabetical index
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Specifications 9-2
Speedometer 3-3
Starting 4-16
SteeringPower steering system 4-40
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-9
Steering wheel lock 4-15
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-52
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-57
Storage spaces 5-64
Sun visors 5-59
Supplemental restraint system 2-47 Curtain air bag system 2-64
Front passengers air bag ON-OFF switch 2-53
How the supplemental restraint system works 2-51
Servicing 2-71
Side air bag system 2-63
Warning lamp 2-70
T
Tachometer 3-4
Tail lampBulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-57
Tailgate 1-14
Tank capacity 3
Tools 6-11 Storage 6-10
Towing 6-36
Traction control system (TCL) 4-42 Indicator lamp 4-44
Trailer towing 4-46
Transmission Automated manual transmission 4-25
Manual transmission 4-22
Specifications 9-13
Tripmeter 3-4
Turn-signal indicator lamps 3-8
Turn-signal lever 3-36
Tyre repair kit 6-11
Tyres 8-19 How to change a tyre 6-28
Inflation pressures 8-19
Rotation 8-21
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-15
Snow tyres 8-22
Tyre chains 8-22
Wheel condition 8-20U
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information 7
V
Vanity mirror 5-60
Vehicle care precautions 7-2
Vehicle information code plate 9-2