001 MITSUBISHI COLT 2009 10.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlWhen leaving the vehicle, be sure to stop
the engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch. If you were to leave the en-
gine running with the allshift lever in the
“S” (Stand by) or “R” position, the trans-
mission’s creep effect could cause the ve-
hicle to move by itself. Also, the vehicle
could suddenly move if you accidentally
pressed the accelerator pedal when get-
ting back in the vehicle.
NOTE
l Sit in the correct position for driving even if
you plan to move just a short distance. Make
sure you are able to depress the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal properly.
l Reversing involves twisting to look rearward
in a position that makes operation of the ped-
als more difficult. Make sure you are able to
depress the brake pedal.
Braking E00607001801
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safe-
ty. We recommend you to have the vehicle
checked at regular intervals according to the serv-
ice booklet.CAUTIONl Avoid driving habits that cause heavy
braking and never “ride” the brakes by
resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake cir-
cuits. And your vehicle is equipped with power
brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the other is availa-
ble to stop the vehicle. If you should lose the pow-
er assist for some reason, the brakes will still work.
In these situations, even if the brake pedal moves
down to the very end of its possible stroke or re-
sists being depressed, keep depressing the brake ped-
al down harder and further than usual; stop driving
as soon as possible and have the brake system re-
paired.
WARNINGl Do not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle is in motion. If you turn off the en-
gine while driving, the power assistance
for the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively.WARNINGl If the power assist is lost or if either
brake hydraulic system stops working
properly, have your vehicle checked im-
mediately.
Warning lamp
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a
fault in the braking system. Read “Brake warning
lamp” on page 3-17.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a low
speed immediately after starting, especially when
the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs
or brake drums and prevent normal braking after
driving in heavy rain or through large puddles, or
after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the
brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depress-
ing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the engine brak-
ing by shifting to a lower shift position while driv-
ing on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the
brakes from overheating.
Starting and driving
4-25
4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the system is normal, the electric power steer-
ing warning lamp comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off
after a few seconds.CAUTIONl If the electric power steering warning
lamp comes on while the vehicle is mov-
ing, the steering action may become heavy.If the warning lamp illuminates while
driving E00613600049
1.Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the
engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion. If the electric power steering warning
lamp comes on then goes off after a few sec-
onds, there is no abnormality. However, if
the lamp does not go off, or if it comes on
again when the vehicle is driven, we recom-
mend you to have the power steering inspec-
ted by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
Traction control system (TCL)/
Active stability control system (ASC)* E00611700176
The Traction control system (TCL)/Active stability
control system (ASC) takes overall control of the
anti-lock brake system, Traction Control System
and Active Stability Control system to help main-
tain the vehicle’s control and traction. Please read
this section in conjunction with the page on the anti-
lock brake system, Traction Control System and Ac-
tive Stability Control system.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ® p. 4-27
Traction control system (TCL) ® p. 4-30
Active stability control system (ASC) ® p. 4-31CAUTIONl Do not over-rely on the Traction Control
System (TCL)/Active Stability Control
system (ASC). Even when the Traction
Control System (TCL)/Active Stability
Control system (ASC) is operating, there
are limits to the system and its ability to
maintain control and traction. Reckless
driving may lead to accidents. Always
drive carefully, taking account of the
road conditions.
l Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise,
there is a possibility that the Traction Con-
trol System (TCL)/Active Stability Con-
trol system (ASC) will not work properly.NOTE
l Immediately after the vehicle starts moving
after engine start up, a whining sound of a mo-
tor will be heard from the engine compart-
ment. If the brake pedal is depressed at that
moment, you can feel the brake pedal pulsat-
ing.
This whining sound and pulsation are due to
the self-diagnosis operation of the Traction
Control System (TCL)/ Active Stability Con-
trol system (ASC) and do not indicate a mal-
function.
l Some vibration will be felt in the vehicle
body and a whining sound of a motor will be
heard from the engine compartment when
the Traction Control System (TCL)/ Active
Stability Control system (ASC) functions.
This is a normal result of the Traction Con-
trol System (TCL)/Active Stability Control
system (ASC) operation, and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
l The Traction Control System (TCL)/Active
Stability Control system (ASC) does not op-
erate while the ABS warning lamp is illumi-
nated.Traction control system (TCL) E00611800089
On slippery surfaces, Traction Control System
(TCL) prevents the drive wheels from excessive
spinning, thus helping the vehicle to start moving
from a stop. It also provides sufficient driving
force and steering performance as the vehicle turns
at accelerated speeds.
Starting and driving
4-30
4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlWhen driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and
drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.
NOTE
l When moving out of mud or fresh snow, press-
ing the accelerator pedal may not allow the
engine speed to increase.
Active stability control system (ASC) E00612000091
The Active Stability Control system (ASC) is de-
signed to help maintain the vehicle’s control in slip-
pery conditions, or during rapid steering manoeu-
vres. It works by controlling the engine output and
brake on each wheel.
NOTE l The Active Stability Control system (ASC)
functions at speeds of approximately
10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.
Traction control system (TCL)/Active
stability control system (ASC) indica-
tion lamp E00612100119
The Traction Control System (TCL) and Active Sta-
bility Control system (ASC) share the same indica-
tion lamp.
The indication lamp should illuminate when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
should go off after a few seconds. Always make
sure that the lamp goes off before begining to drive.
If the indication lamp stays on or does not illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
indication lamp blinks when the Traction Control
System (TCL) or Active Stability Control system
(ASC) is operating.
CAUTIONl When indication lamp blinks, the Trac-
tion Control System (TCL) or Active Sta-
bility Control system (ASC) is operating,
which means that the road is slippery or
that your vehicle’s wheels are slipping ex-
cessively. If this happens, drive slower
with less accelerator input.CAUTIONl If a malfunction occurs in the device, the indication lamp will continuously illu-
minate. Park your vehicle in a safe place
and stop the engine. Then, start the en-
gine again and check whether the indica-
tion lamp goes out.
If the
indication lamp remains on even
after your vehicle is driven a short dis-
tance after starting the engine, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position and only the
front wheels or only the rear wheels
raised off the ground, the Traction Con-
trol System (TCL) may operate, resulting
in an accident. When towing the vehicle
with the front wheels raised, keep the ig-
nition switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC”
position. When towing the vehicle with
the rear wheels raised, keep the ignition
switch in the “ACC” position.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-18.
Starting and driving
4-31
4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you reach your desired speed, release the
switch. Your new cruising speed is now set.
To slow down your speed in small amounts, press
the “COAST SET” switch for less than about 1 sec-
ond and release it.
Each time you press the “COAST SET” switch,
your vehicle will slow down by about 1.6 km/h
(1 mph).
Brake pedal
While driving at the set speed, use the brake pedal,
which disengages the cruise control, then press the
“COAST SET” switch (B) and release the switch
momentarily to set a new desired cruising speed.To temporarily increase or decrease
the speed E00609600149
To temporarily increase the speed
Depress the accelerator pedal as you would normal-
ly. When you release the pedal, you will return to
your set speed.
NOTE
l In some driving conditions, the set speed driv-
ing may be deactivated. If this happens, refer
to “To activate” on page 4-32 and repeat the
speed setting procedure.
To temporarily decrease the speed
Depress the brake pedal to decrease the speed. To
return to the previously set speed, press the “ACC
RES” switch (C).
Starting and driving
4-34
4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine VentilatorsE00700100647
1- Centre ventilators
2- Side ventilators
NOTE l Do not place beverages on top of the instru-
ment panel. If they splash into the air condi-
tioning ventilators, they could damage the sys-
tem.
Air flow and direction adjustments E00700200635
Push the section of the ventilator (A) to open it up.
Close the ventilators by pushing the section of the
(B).OpenClose
Change the direction of the airflow by turning the
ventilator itself.
NOTE
l On air conditioned vehicles, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.
Changing the mode selection E00700301398
To change the position and amount of air flowing
from the ventilators, turn the mode selection dial.
(Refer to “Mode selection dial” on pages 5-05,
5-08.
These symbols are used in the next several illustra-
tions to demonstrate the quantity of air coming
from the ventilators.
: Small amount of air from the ventilators: Medium amount of air from the ventilators: Large amount of air from the ventilators
Face position
Air flows only to the upper part of the passenger
compartment.
For pleasant driving
5-02
5

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AF (Alternative Frequencies) functionE00720900146
The AF function finds a station broadcasting the
same program and selects the station with the stron-
gest signal of AF lists.
The AF function is turned on (with the AF indica-
tor (10) shown on the display) at all times unless
you manually switch it off.

The AF function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-20.CT (Clock Time) function E00721000128
The clock can be set automatically by using the sig-
nal from the local RDS stations. Refer to “Digital
clock” on page 5-34.
REG (Regional) function E00721100015
REG function limits to receive the stations broad-
casting regional programs.
Regional programming and regional networks are
organized differently depending on the country or
area (they may be changed according to the hour,
state, or broadcast area), so if you don’t want to re-
ceive the regional programs automatically, you can
set up REG ON not to receive regional programs.

The REG function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-20.
PI (Program Identification) search function E00721200175
When travelling long distance and the recalled pre-
set station is weak, the radio searches another fre-
quency broadcasting the same programming with
the same PI code in AF list.
If there are no frequencies broadcasting the same
programming, the radio searches a frequency broad-
casting the regional programming. The radio suc-
ceeds in searching the regional programming, then
the display shows the REG indicator (14).
If the radio does not succeed in searching the re-
gional programming, the radio returns to the recal-
led preset station.
The PI function can be turned ON and OFF on
some vehicles.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-20.
NOTE l While searching, the audio system is muted.
The display shows “WAIT” or “SEARCH”.PTY (Program Type) E00721300264
RDS broadcasts are classified according to pro-
gram type (PTY) as follows. Use the TUNE/SEEK
button (3 or 4) to select your desired PTY.
1. NEWS
2. AFFAIRS (Current affairs)
3. INFO (Information)
4. SPORT
5. EDUCATE (Education)
6. DRAMA
7. CULTURE
8. SCIENCE
9. VARIED
10. POP M (Pop music)
11. ROCK M (Rock music)
12. EASY M (Easy music)
13. LIGHT M (Light classics)
14. CLASSICS
15. OTHER M (Other music)
16. WEATHER (Weather information)
17. FINANCE
18. CHILDREN
19. SOCIAL
20. RELIGION
21. PHONE IN
22. TRAVEL
23. LEISURE
24. JAZZ
25. COUNTRY
26. NATION M (National music)
27. OLDIES
28. FOLK M (Folk music)
29. DOCUMENT
30. TEST
31. ALARM
To search for a broadcast of desired program type: 1. Press the PTY button (7).
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) for
less than 1 second at a time to select your de-
sired PTY.
3. Two seconds after a desired PTY has been se-
lected, the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY. During
search, the selected PTY on the display
blinks and the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY.
For pleasant driving
5-18
5

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4.When the radio picks up a station with your
desired PTY, the display will show the name
of the station.
NOTE
l If the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) is pressed
for more than 1 second, the radio will try to
find out another broadcast of the same pro-
gram type as currently selected.
l If no station is found with your desired PTY,
the display will show “EMPTY” for about 5
seconds and the radio will return to the previ-
ous station.
How to enter PTYs in the memory E00721400034
As many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the memory.
Follow the steps described below. 1.Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4)
to tune the PTY to be entered in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (2)
for 2 seconds or longer. The sound will be
momentarily interrupted while the PTY is be-
ing entered into the memory. The number of
the button corresponding to the entry into the
memory and the PTY are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by
pressing the button and then releasing it with-
in about 2 seconds.To change the language of PTY display E00721500194
You can select your favourite language among Eng-
lish, French, German, Swedish, Spanish and Italian. 1.Press the MENU button (8) to select the lan-
guage of PTY display mode.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page
5-20.
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) to se-
lect a language.
NOTE l After selecting a mode, you can leave the func-
tion setup mode by taking either of the fol-
lowing steps: •Press the MENU button (8) for at least 2
seconds.
• Make no entry for 7 seconds.
Traffic information E00721600225
The radio will automatically tune in to traffic infor-
mation broadcasts while receiving FM broadcasts
or playing compact discs.
To select this function, follow the instructions below. 1.Press the TP button (6). The display will
show “TP” (11). If the RDS data can be read,
the display will show “RDS” (9). If not, the
display will show “NO RDS” for about 5 sec-
onds.
For pleasant driving
5-19
5

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.If the radio detects traffic information on ei-
ther the station currently selected or another
station, the display will show “TRAF INF”
for 5 seconds followed by a 2-second indica-
tion of the frequency. Then, it will show the
name of the station broadcasting the traffic in-
formation to which you will listen. The vol-
ume level is set separately for listening to nor-
mal audio programs and for listening to traf-
fic information. The volume level will there-
fore change automatically to that set when an
emergency broadcast or traffic information
was last received. When the traffic informa-
tion broadcast is over, the radio will return to
the previously received program and to the
corresponding volume level.
3. Press the TP button (6) to return to the previ-
ous condition.
NOTE l While “TP” is illuminated, the radio stops on-
ly at TP stations even if the TUNE/SEEK but-
ton (3 or 4) is pressed.TP (Traffic information Program) search function E00721800155
The traffic information program standby function
is turned on (with the TP indicator (11) shown on
the display) and after about 45 seconds since the
RDS indicator (9) turns off due to weak signal or
the tuning station is changed over from a TP sta-
tion to a station which does not broadcast traffic in-
formation, the sound will beep 5 times and seeks
out a TP station in all frequencies automatically.

The TP search function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-20.
Emergency broadcasts E00721700183
Except during MW tuning, if an emergency broad-
cast is caught when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position, the display will show
“ALARM” and the emergency broadcast will inter-
rupt the current program. The volume level is set
separately for listening to normal audio programs
and for listening to emergency broadcasts. The vol-
ume level will therefore change automatically to
that set when an emergency broadcast or traffic in-
formation broadcast was last received. When the
emergency broadcast is over, the radio will return
to the previously received program and to the corre-
sponding volume level.
Function setup mode E00722500348
It is possible to change the following functions:
l AF
l CT
l REG
l TP-S
l PI-S
l PHONE IN
For pleasant driving
5-20
5

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Interior lampsE00712000799
The interior lamps go on when a door or tailgate is
opened.
When all doors and tailgate are closed, the interior
lamps are illuminated and dimmed gradually for 15
seconds then go out.
However, the interior lamps go out immediately
without being dimmed in the following cases:
l The ignition switch is turned “ON”.
l All doors and tailgate are locked using the
key mechanism of the driver’s door, the lock
knob of the driver’s door, or the remote con-
trol switch of the keyless entry system.
NOTE l The dimming period is adjustable.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l If you leave the lamps on without running
the engine, you will run down the battery. Be-
fore you leave the vehicle, make sure that all
the lamps are off.Room lamp with map lamps E00724300018
Room lamp
Opening a door or the tailgate makes the room
lamp come on.
Closing it makes the room lamp go off.
Map lamps
Push the map lamp cover to turn on the lamp. Push
it again to turn it off.
Luggage compartment lamp E00712700480
The luggage compartment lamp (A) is located on
left-hand side (3-door models) or the right-hand
side (5-door models) of the luggage compartment.
Opening a door or the tailgate makes the luggage
compartment lamp come on. Closing it makes the
luggage compartment lamp go off.3-door models5-door models
For pleasant driving
5-38
5

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the vehicle breaks downE00800101254
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to
the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers and/
or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page
3-23.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware
of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase. Press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering system is no longer
operative, the steering wheel feels heavy
when turning it.Emergency starting E00800501900
If the engine cannot be started because the battery
is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine.WARNINGl To start the engine using jumper cables
connected to another vehicle, perform the
correct procedures according to the in-
struction below. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground connec-
tion you don’t want. The vehicle will not
start, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.
CAUTIONl Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles.2. You could be injured if the vehicles move.
Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
Put an automatic transmission in “P”
(PARK) or a manual transmission and an au-
tomated manual transmission in “N” (Neu-
tral). With an automated manual transmis-
sion vehicle, confirm that “N” is shown by
the allshift indicator display. Turn off the ig-
nition switch.WARNINGl Turn off the ignition on both vehicles be-
forehand. Make sure that the cables or
your clothes cannot be caught by the fan
or drive belt. Personal injury could result.
NOTE
l Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper
level. Refer to “Battery” on page 8-10.
WARNINGl If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
For emergencies
6-02
6