parking brake MITSUBISHI COLT 2009 10.G Owners Manual

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Indication lampsE00501600012Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps E00501700286
These indication lamps blink in the fol-
lowing situations.
l When the turn-signal lever is
moved to activate a turn-signal
lamp.
Refer to “Turn-signal lever” on page
3-23.
l When the hazard warning flasher
switch is pressed to activate the
hazard warning lamps.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher
switch” on page 3-23.
l When the hazard warning lamps
automatically activate due to sud-
den braking while driving.
Refer to “Emergency stop signal sys-
tem” on page 4-26.
NOTE l If these indication lamps blink too
fast due to any operation other
than sudden braking, the cause
may be a blown lamp bulb or a faul-
ty turn-signal connection.High-beam indication lamp E00501800072
This indication lamp illuminates when
the high-beam is used.Front fog lamp indication
lamp* E00501900158
This indication lamp illuminates while
the front fog lamps are on.Rear fog lamp indication lamp E00502000084
This indication lamp illuminates while
the rear fog lamp is on.Low coolant temperature indi-
cation lamp E00502200028
When the engine coolant temperature is
low, this indication lamp illuminates and
then goes out when the temperature rises
to roughly 40 °C or more.
NOTE l When the indication lamp goes
out, this should be used as a rough
indication of when the heating
starts working.
l If the indication lamp stays illumi-
nated, there may be a fault in the
temperature sensor or other com-
ponent. We recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected.Warning lamps E00502400017Brake warning lamp E00502502445
This lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
and goes off after a few seconds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off
before driving.
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, the brake warning lamp illumi-
nates under the following conditions:
l When the parking brake lever has
been engaged.
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, the brake warning lamp illumi-
nates and a buzzer sounds under the fol-
lowing conditions:
l When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir falls to a low level.
l The vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h
(5 mph) with the parking brake ap-
plied.
l When the brake force distribution
function is not operating correctly.CAUTIONl In the situations listed below,
brake performance may be com-
promised or the vehicle may be-
come unstable if brakes are ap-
plied suddenly; consequently,
avoid driving at high speeds or
applying the brakes suddenly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONFurthermore, the vehicle
should be brought immediately
to a stop in a safe location and
we recommend you to have it
checked. •The brake warning lamp
does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied
or does not turn off when
the parking brake is re-
leased.
• The ABS warning lamp and
brake warning lamp illumi-
nate at the same time.
For details, refer to “ABS
warning lamp” on page
4-28.
• The brake warning lamp re-
mains illuminated during
driving.
l The vehicle should be brought
to a halt in the following man-
ner when brake performance
has deteriorated. •Depress the brake pedal
harder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal
moves down to the very end
of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.CAUTION• Should the brakes fail, use
engine braking to reduce
your speed and pull the park-
ing brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to
operate the stop lamp to
alert the vehicles behind you.Check engine warning lamp E00502601683

This lamp is a part of an onboard diag-
nostic system which monitors the emis-
sions, engine or automated manual trans-
mission control system/AS&G control
system.
If a problem is detected in one of these
systems, this lamp illuminates and a buz-
zer sounds.
Although your vehicle will usually be
drivable and not need towing, we recom-
mend 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 recom-
mend you to have the vehicle checked.CAUTIONl Prolonged driving with this
lamp on may cause further dam-
age to the emission control sys-
tem. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
l If the lamp does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position,
we recommend you to have the
system checked.
l If the lamp illuminates while
the engine is running, avoid
driving at high speeds and we
recommend you to have the sys-
tem checked.
During vehicle operation with
the lamp illuminated, the vehi-
cle may not accelerate when
you depress the accelerator ped-
al.
NOTE
l The engine electronic control mod-
ule accommodating the onboard di-
agnostic system has various fault
data (especially about the exhaust
emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a bat-
tery cable is disconnected which
will make a rapid diagnosis diffi-
cult. Do not disconnect a battery
cable when the check engine warn-
ing lamp is ON.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs ........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations.......................................................4-04
Parking brake ................................................................................ 4-06
Parking .......................................................................................... 4-07
Steering wheel height adjustment .................................................4-07
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-08
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-10
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-11
Starting..........................................................................................4-11
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system* ...............................................4-13
Manual transmission ..................................................................... 4-16
Automated manual transmission ..................................................4-19
How to drive a vehicle with an automated manual trans- mission......................................................................................4-22
Braking ......................................................................................... 4-25
Emergency stop signal system ...................................................... 4-26
Brake assist system ....................................................................... 4-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 4-27
Electric power steering system ..................................................... 4-29
Traction control system (TCL)/Active stability control system (ASC)* ......................................................................... 4-30
Cruise control* ............................................................................. 4-32
Cargo loads ................................................................................... 4-36
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 4-36Starting and driving4

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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully apply the parking brake lever sufficient-
ly to hold the vehicle.
To apply the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton at the end of hand grip.
CAUTIONl When you intend to apply the parking
brake, firmly press the brake pedal to
bring the vehicle to a complete stop be-
fore pulling the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the
vehicle moving could make the rear
wheels lock up, thereby making the vehi-
cle unstable. It could also make the park-
ing brake malfunction.NOTE
l Apply sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the
foot brake is released.
l If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle
stationary after the foot brake is released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully.
CAUTIONl Before driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted, resulting in ineffective braking and
possible brake failure.CAUTIONl If the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish when the parking brake is fully re-
leased, the brake system may be abnormal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning
lamp” on page 3-17.
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Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the gearshift lev-
er into the “R” (Reverse) position (with manual
transmission) or the allshift lever into the “R” (Re-
verse) position (with automated manual transmis-
sion).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the gearshift lev-
er into the 1 st
position (with manual transmission)
or the allshift lever into the “S” (Stand by) position
(with automated manual transmission).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
NOTE l If your vehicle has an automated manual trans-
mission, 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 run-
ning in a closed or poorly ventilated place.WARNINGl Leaving the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the
gearshift lever (manual transmission) or
the allshift lever (automated manual trans-
mission) or the accumulation of toxic ex-
haust fumes on the passenger compart-
ment.
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 bump-
er can scrape the road.
WARNINGl 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.
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.
Steering wheel height adjustment E00600700466
To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt
lock lever while holding the steering wheel by
hand, and raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling
it upward.
1- Locked
2- Release
WARNINGl After adjusting to the desired height,
check to be sure that the lever is locked.
l Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.
l When releasing the tilt lock lever, move it
to the release position (2) and hold the
steering wheel by hand to prevent it fall-
ing to the lowest position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlDo not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up.
l Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
l If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, 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.Starting the engine E00601702005
This vehicle is equipped with an electronically con-
trolled fuel injection system which is automatically
controlled. When starting 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.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position
and make certain that all warning lamps are
functioning properly before starting the en-
gine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE l A ticking noise may be heard after starting
the engine.
This is not an abnormal condition. The noise
will disappear after a short time of engine run-
ning.
If the ticking noise continues after the engine
is warmed up, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked.
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 certain 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 multi-information display. Refer to “Mov-
ing the allshift lever” on page 4-21.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE l 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 all-
shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position be-
fore starting the engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTEl If the brake pedal is not depressed when the
allshift lever is moved, a gearshift will not
take place. At this time, the driver is notified
by a “0” on the multi-information display. De-
press the brake pedal to cause the gearshift to
take place. The multi-information display
will show the selected gearshift position.
3. Choose between the automatic mode and man-
ual mode with the allshift lever. Refer to
“ Choosing between automatic mode and man-
ual mode” on page 4-21.
4. Confirm safety around the vehicle, then re-
lease the parking brake.
5. Start moving by gradually easing off the
brake pedal while gently applying pressure
to the accelerator pedal.
NOTE l When driving away on a slippery road, push
the allshift lever forward into the “+ (UP
SHIFT)” position from the “S” (Stand by) po-
sition. This causes the transmission to shift in-
to the 2 nd
gear which is better for smooth driv-
ing away on a slippery road. At this time, the
multi-information display shows “2”. Push
the allshift lever to the “- (DOWN SHIFT)”
side to shift back to the 1 st
gear.
Starting from a standstill on an uphill slope 1.To prevent unwanted movement of the vehi-
cle, release the brake pedal while leaving the
parking brake applied.
2. Gently apply pressure to the accelerator ped-
al. As you feel the vehicle starts to move, re-
lease the parking brake and pull away.CAUTIONl When pulling away from a standstill on
an uphill slope, be sure to start with the
parking brake applied. If you released
the brake pedal without the parking
brake applied, therefore, the vehicle
would roll backward, possibly causing an
accident.Driving E00613200058WARNINGlNever move the allshift lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-
rious accident could occur since you will
lose engine braking.
Automatic mode
Drive with the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by)
position. Gearshifts will take place automatically in
accordance with the vehicle speed.
Manual mode
Select appropriate gears using the allshift lever. Al-
ways select the gear that suits the speed at which
you wish to drive.
NOTE
l When “
”
and the allshift lever position dis-
play are flashing alternately, an upshift is rec-
ommended. When “
” and the allshift lever
position display are flashing alternately, a
downshift is recommended.
orthrough
Passing acceleration
•Automatic mode: Depress the accelera-
tion pedal to the floor.
• Manual mode: Use the allshift lever to
shift to an appropriate gear before depress-
ing the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Driving downhill
When driving downhill, shift down to an appropri-
ate gear in order to use engine braking.
On long downward slopes, repeated use of the
brake pedal can cause the brake system to over-
heat, resulting in reduced braking performance. Be
sure to use engine braking as well as the brake sys-
tem.
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to slip on the road surface, possibly lead-
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1.With the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by)
position, firmly depress the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, apply the parking brake.
CAUTIONl On an uphill slope, the transmission’s
creep effect may not stop the vehicle from
rolling backward if the brakes are not ap-
plied. There is no creep effect while
2 nd
gear is selected. When stopping, be
sure to depress the brake pedal and se-
curely apply the parking brake.
l Do not attempt to hold the vehicle in
place on an uphill road in 1st
gear by de-
pressing on the accelerator pedal. The
transmission could malfunction if you do.
3. When you are stationary for a long period
(for example, when stuck in a traffic jam),
place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
CAUTIONl Continue to pay attention to the vehicle
while stationary. If you allow your atten-
tion to wander and the allshift lever is in
any position other than “N” (Neutral),
the vehicle could move suddenly and un-
expectedly.
4. When you are ready to start moving again,
first confirm that the allshift lever is in the
“S” (Stand by) position or “R” (Reverse) po-
sition and that an “A”, “1”, or “R” is shown
on the multi-information display.
NOTE l During vehicle operation, the transmission au-
tomatically shifts down when the vehicle
speed decreases. It selects 1st
gear just before
the vehicle reaches a standstill.
CAUTIONl The actions described below cause rapid
clutch wear and can cause clutch dam-
age. Do not perform them. •Depressing the brake and accelerator
pedals at the same time.
• Holding the vehicle in place on an up-
hill road by depressing the accelerator
pedal (and not depressing the brake
pedal) with 1 st
gear selected.Parking
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2.While depressing the brake pedal, securely
apply the parking brake.
3. Move the allshift lever into the “S” (Stand
by) position when parking on an uphill
grade, into the “R” (Reverse) position when
parking on a downhill grade. And confirm
that there is an “A”, “1” or “R” in the multi-
information display.or
4. Stop the engine.
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