001 MITSUBISHI COLT 2009 10.G Workshop Manual

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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check for
fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.WARNINGl If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; we
recommend you to call for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp switch to check that
all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause
is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the
fuses first. If there is no blown fuses, check the
lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and re-
placement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to
“ Fuses” on page 8-19 and “Replacement of lamp
bulbs” on page 8-23.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend
you to have your vehicle checked and repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning
lamps operation
Run the engine to check the operation of all meters,
gauges, and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and lubricate if neces-
sary by first cleaning and then applying multipur-
pose grease.For cold and snowy weather E01002800172
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen
should be brushed clear after a heavy snowfall so
that the operation of the heating and ventilation sys-
tems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with sili-
cone grease or spray.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-han-
dled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that
you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A
small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehi-
cle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and
rear window are also useful.
Maintenance
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if a
large current attempts to flow through certain elec-
trical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.Fuses E01003001963
Fuse block location
To prevent damage to the electrical system due to
shortcircuiting or overloading, each individual cir-
cuit is provided with a fuse.
There is a fuse block in the passenger compartment.The location of the fuse block in the passenger com-
partment depends whether the vehicle is LHD or
RHD. In a LHD vehicle, it is located behind the cov-
er in front of the driver’s seat. In a RHD vehicle, it
is located at the back of the glove box (as shown in
the illustration).
Fuse load capacity
The fuse capacities and the names of the electrical
systems protected by the fuses are shown on the
back of the cover in a LHD vehicle and behind the
cover at the back of the glove box in a RHD vehicle.
NOTE l The vehicle is not equipped with spare fuses.
Please purchase replacement fuses as neces-
sary.
Passenger compartment fuse location table
NOTE l When replacing a fuse, be sure to use a fuse
of the same capacity.
Maintenance
8-19
8LHD RHD

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1. Align the cover hooks (A) with the holes in
the vehicle panel, then press the cover into
place.
2. Turn the clips (B) clockwise to retain the cov-
er.
To replace the cover (RHD vehicles) E01006900100
Align the tabs (A) on the cover with the holes, then
press the cover into place.Replacement of lamp bulbs E01003100433
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp is off. Do
not touch the glass part of the new bulb with your
bare fingers; the skin oil left on the glass will evap-
orate when the bulb gets hot and the vapour will
condense on the reflector and dim the surface.CAUTIONl Bulbs are extremely hot immediately af-
ter being turned off.
When replacing a bulb, wait for it to cool
sufficiently before touching it. You could
otherwise be burnt.
NOTE
l If you are unsure of how to carry out the
work as required, we recommend you to con-
sult a specialist.
l Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body
when removing a lamp or lens.
l When it rains or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy. This is the same phenomenon
as when window glass mists up on a humid
day, and does not indicate a functional prob-
lem. When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water gath-
ers inside the lamp, we recommend you to
have the lamp checked.
Bulb capacity E01003200043
When replacing a bulb, use a new bulb with the
same wattage and colour.
Maintenance
8-23
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gether by pulling out, and then remove the
bulb by pulling out.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal
steps in reverse.
Front turn-signal lamps E01003800687
1.Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to re-
move it. And remove the bulb from the sock-
et by turning it anticlockwise while pressing
in.
Front2. To install the bulb, perform the removal
steps in reverse.Side turn-signal lamps E01003900369
1.Remove the lamp housing by levering it to-
wards the front of the vehicle.
Front
2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly togeth-
er by turning it anticlockwise, and then re-
move the bulb by pulling out.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal
steps in reverse.Front fog lamps* E01004001276
1. Remove the bezel (A).
2.Remove the lamp mounting screws (B) and
pull the entire lamp bracket out.
Maintenance
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Vehicle identification number: (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stam-
ped as shown in the illustration.
Vehicle information code plate
The vehicle information code plate is riveted as
shown in the illustration.
3-door models5-door models
The plate shows model code, engine model, trans-
mission model and body colour code, etc.
Please use this number when ordering replacement
parts.
1- Model code
2- Engine model code, Exterior code
3- Transmission model code
4- Approval number
5- Chassis number
6- Maximum gross vehicle weight
7- Body colour code, Interior code,
Option code
8- Gross combination weight
9- Maximum axle weight (Front)
10- Maximum axle weight (Rear)
Specifications
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