change time MITSUBISHI COLT 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

ForewordE09200103460
Thank you for selecting a COLT as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.

This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.

Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.

Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNING and CAUTION ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in-
structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
Information for station service E09300102435
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity47 litresFuel requirementsUnleaded petrol octane number (EN228)
95 RON or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.Engine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
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NOTEl If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and
any of the doors or tailgate is not opened with-
in approximately 30 seconds: relocking will
automatically occur.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For further information, contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. •The time from pressing the UNLOCK
switch (2) to the moment of automatic
locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (flashing of
the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and tailgate are
locked or only when the doors and tail-
gate are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates
locking or unlocking of the doors and tail-
gate 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
With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is
possible to set the Dead Lock System using the re-
mote controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 1-07.)
NOTE l With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
the keyless entry system does not work while
the key is in the ignition switch.l Pressing the LOCK switch (1) has no effect
(no locking takes place) while a door or the
tailgate is open.
l The remote control switch will operate with-
in about 4 m from the vehicle. However, the
operating range of the remote control switch
may change if the vehicle is located near a
TV transmitting tower, power station, or ra-
dio broadcasting station.
l If the turn-signal lamps flash nine times
when you press the remote control switch,
the battery may have run down. For further
information, please consult your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer to
“ Procedure for replacing the remote control
switch battery” on page 1-04.
l If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch.
l If you wish to add a remote control switch,
we recommend you to contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
A maximum of 8 remote control switches are
available for your vehicle.Procedure for replacing the remote
control switch battery E00309500031
1. With the MITSUBISHI mark facing you, in-
sert a coin, etc., into the notch in the remote
control switch case and use it to open the case.
NOTE
l Be sure to perform the procedure with the
MITSUBISHI mark facing you. If the
MITSUBISHI mark is not facing you when
you open the remote control switch case, the
buttons may come out.
l When opening the remote control switch
case, do not push forcefully on the keyless
button area (A). Otherwise, the keyless cir-
cuit board may fall out and be damaged.
Locking and unlocking
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NOTEl Pressing the LOCK switch (A) once while
the Dead Lock System is set causes the turn-
signal lamps to flash three times, so it is pos-
sible to confirm that the Dead Lock System
is set.
l It is possible to alter the system’s functionali-
ty as follows: •It is possible to disable the operation con-
firmation function (flashing of the turn-
signal lamps).
• It is possible to change the number of
times the operation confirmation function
causes the turn-signal lamps to flash for
confirmation of system operation.
For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Cancelling the system E00305300031
When the UNLOCK switch (B) of the keyless en-
try system is pressed to unlock the doors and tail-
gate, the Dead Lock System is simultaneously can-
celled.
NOTE
l If neither a door nor the tailgate is opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking, the doors
and tailgate are automatically relocked and
the Dead Lock System is simultaneously set
again.
l Even when it is not possible to use the key-
less entry system to unlock the doors, it is pos-
sible to use the key to unlock a door. When
the key is used to unlock a door, the Dead
Lock System is cancelled for only that door.
If you wish to subsequently unlock all of the
doors, turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
or “ACC” position.
l It is possible to adjust the duration after
which automatic relocking takes place when
the UNLOCK switch (B) has been pressed.
For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Testing the system E00305400029
Open all of the door windows, then set the Dead
Lock System. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-07.)
After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the
vehicle through the windows and confirm that you
cannot unlock the doors using the lock knobs.
NOTE l If you need advice on how to set the Dead
Lock System or if it should be difficult to un-
derstand, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Locking and unlocking
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OdometerE00527700011
The operation method is the same as
when the ignition switch is “OFF”.
Refer to “Odometer” on page 3-05.Tripmeter E00528000011
The operation method is the same as
when the ignition switch is “OFF”.
Refer to “Tripmeter” on page 3-05.Service reminder E00521300552
This displays the distance and number of
months until the next periodic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page
3-11.Driving range display* E00521500219
This displays the approximate driving
range (how many more kilometres or
miles you can drive). When the driving
range falls below approximately 50 km
(30 miles), “---” is displayed.
Refuel as soon as possible.NOTE
l The remaining distance is based
on the previous fuel consumption
data. The actual distance will de-
pend on the driving conditions
(road conditions, how you drive,
etc.). When the battery terminal is
disconnected, the previous fuel
consumption data is erased. A val-
ue different from before may be
displayed. Treat the distance dis-
played as just a rough guideline.
l When you refuel, the driving
range display is updated.
However, if you only add a small
amount of fuel, the correct value
will not be displayed. Fill with a
full tank whenever possible.
l On rare occasions, the value dis-
played for the driving range may
change if you are parked on an ex-
tremely steep incline. This is due
to the movement of fuel in the
tank and does not indicate any mal-
function.Momentary fuel consumption
display* E00521800544
While driving, this displays the momen-
tary fuel consumption (in L/100 km ,
km/L or mpg). Calculation and indica-
tion of the value begin when the vehicle
speed rises above 6 km/h (4 mph).NOTE
l “
---” is displayed when the momen-
tary fuel consumption cannot be
measured.
l The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units
(L/100 km, km/L).
Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch
is “ON”)” on page 3-12.
l For vehicles equipped with multi-
information displays that show fig-
ures in miles, the fuel consump-
tion can only be displayed in
miles per gallon (“mpg”).Average fuel consumption dis-
play* E00521700729
This displays the average fuel consump-
tion (in L/100 km, km/L, or mpg) from
the last reset to the present time.
There are the following 2 mode settings.
For information on how to change the
average fuel consumption display set-
ting, refer to “Changing the function set-
tings (when the ignition switch is
“ON”)” on page 3-12.

Manual reset mode
l When the average fuel consump-
tion is being displayed, if you hold
down the MODE/SET switch, the
average fuel consumption and aver-
age speed displayed at that time
are reset.
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lWhen the ignition switch is switch-
ed from “ACC” or “LOCK” to
“ON”, the mode setting is automat-
ically switched from manual to au-
to.
Switching to auto occurs automati-
cally. If switching to manual
mode is done, however, the data
from the last reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode l When the average fuel consump-
tion is being displayed, if you hold
down the MODE/SET switch, the
average fuel consumption and aver-
age speed displayed at that time
are reset.
l If the ignition switch is at “ACC”
or “LOCK” for about 4 hours or
longer, the average fuel consump-
tion display is automatically reset.
NOTE l “
---” is displayed when the aver-
age fuel consumption cannot be
measured.
l The initial (default) setting is “Au-
to reset mode”.
l The average fuel consumption de-
pends on the driving condition
(road condition, driving behavior,
etc.). The displayed fuel consump-
tion may vary from the actual fuel
consumption. Treat the fuel con-
sumption displayed as just a rough
guideline.l The memory of the auto reset
mode or manual reset mode for
the average fuel consumption dis-
play is erased if the battery is dis-
connected.
l The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units
(L/100 km, km/L).
Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch
is “ON”)” on page 3-12.
l For vehicles equipped with multi-
information displays that show fig-
ures in miles, the fuel consump-
tion can only be displayed in
miles per gallon (“mpg”).Average speed display* E00521600744
This displays the average speed (km/h or
mph ) from the last reset to the present
time.
There are the following 2 mode settings.
For the method for changing the average
speed display setting, refer to “Changing
the function settings (when the ignition
switch is “ON”)” on page 3-12.

Manual reset mode
l When the average speed is being
displayed, if you hold down the
MODE/SET switch, the average
speed and average fuel consump-
tion displayed at that time are reset.l When the ignition switch is switch-
ed from “ACC” or “LOCK” to
“ON”, the mode setting is automat-
ically switched from manual to au-
to.
Switching to auto occurs automati-
cally. If switching to manual
mode is done, however, the data
from the last reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode l When the average speed is being
displayed, if you hold down the
MODE/SET switch, the average
speed and average fuel consump-
tion displayed at that time are reset.
l If the ignition switch is at “ACC”
or “LOCK” for about 4 hours or
longer, the average speed display
is automatically reset.
NOTE l “
---” is displayed when the aver-
age speed cannot be measured.
l The initial (default) setting is “Au-
to reset mode”.
l The memory of the auto reset
mode or manual reset mode for
the average speed display is
erased if the battery is disconnec-
ted.Allshift lever position display* E00528100012
Shows the position of the allshift lever.
Refer to “Allshift lever position and mul-
ti-information display” on page 4-20.
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3.Lightly press the multi-information meter
switch while the icon is flashing to change
the display from “---” to “cLEAr”. After this,
the time until the next periodic inspection
will be displayed.CAUTIONl The customer is responsible for making
sure that periodic inspection and mainte-
nance are performed. Inspections and
maintenance must be performed to pre-
vent accidents and malfunctions.
NOTE
l “
---”display cannot be reset when the igni-
tion switch is “ON”.
l When “---” is displayed, after a certain dis-
tance and a certain period of time, the dis-
play is reset and the time until the next peri-
odic inspection is displayed.
l If you accidentally reset the display, we rec-
ommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Changing the function settings (when
the ignition switch is “ON”)* E00522700146
The multi-information display fuel consumption
unit, average fuel consumption reset mode and
speed reset mode and temperature unit, can be modi-
fied as desired.
CAUTIONl The driver should not operate the display
while the vehicle is in motion.
l When operating the system, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe area.
NOTE
l For vehicles equipped with multi-informa-
tion displays that show figures in miles, the
fuel consumption can only be displayed in
miles per gallon (“mpg”).
Changing the reset mode for average fuel con-
sumption and average speed E00522900281
The mode conditions for the average fuel consump-
tion and average speed display can be switched be-
tween “Auto reset” and “Manual reset”.
1. When you lightly press the MODE/SET
switch a few times, the information display
switches to the driving range display.
2. Press and hold the MODE/SET switch for
about 2 seconds or more to display “A” and
make it flash.
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(If there is no operation for about 10 seconds
with flashing, the display returns to the previ-
ous display.)
3. Lightly press the MODE/SET switch while
the icon is flashing to change the display
from “A” to “B”.
The icon will stop flashing if there is no oper-
ation for about 10 seconds or if the MODE/
SET switch is pressed and held.
A- Auto reset mode B- Manual reset mode
4.The reset mode can be changed from “B” to
“A” using the same procedure.
Manual reset mode •When the average fuel consumption or
average speed is being displayed, if you
hold down the MODE/SET switch, the
average fuel consumption and average
speed displayed at that time are reset.
• When the ignition switch is switched
from “ACC” or “LOCK” to “ON”, the
mode setting is automatically switched
from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically.
If switching to manual mode is done, how-
ever, the data from the last reset is dis-
played.
Auto reset mode •When the average fuel consumption or
average speed is being displayed, if you
hold down the MODE/SET switch, the
average fuel consumption and average
speed displayed at that time are reset.
• If the ignition switch is at “ACC” or
“LOCK” for about 4 hours or longer, the
average fuel consumption display and
average speed display are automatically
reset.
NOTE l The memory of the manual reset mode or au-
to reset mode for the average fuel consump-
tion display and average speed display is
erased if the battery is disconnected.
l The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset
mode”.Changing the fuel consumption display unit E00523000306
The display unit for fuel consumption can be switch-
ed. The distance, speed, and amount units are also
switched to match the selected fuel consumption
unit.
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1.When you lightly press the MODE/SET
switch a few times, the information display
switches to the momentary fuel consumption
display.
2. Press and hold the MODE/SET switch for
about 2 seconds or more to display
“L/100 km” and make it flash.
( If there is no operation for about 10 seconds
with flashing, the display returns to the previ-
ous display.)
3. Lightly press the MODE/SET switch while
the icon is flashing to change the display
from “L/100 km” to “km/L”.
The icon will stop flashing if there is no oper-
ation for about 10 seconds or if the MODE/
SET switch is pressed and held.
4. The display unit can be changed from
“km/L” to “L/100 km” using the same proce-
dure.
NOTE l The display units for the momentary fuel con-
sumption, the average fuel consumption are
switched, but the units for the indicating nee-
dle (speedometer), the odometer, the tripme-
ter, the driving range and the average speed
will remain unchanged.
l The memory of the unit setting is erased if
the battery is disconnected, and it returns au-
tomatically to L/100 km.
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Changing the temperature unitE00523100206
The display unit for temperature can be switched.
1.When you lightly press the multi-informa-
tion meter switch a few times, the informa-
tion display switches to the odometer display.2. Press and hold the multi-information meter
switch for about 2 seconds or more to dis-
play “ °C” and make it flash. (If there is no op-
eration for about 10 seconds with flashing,
the display returns to the previous display.)
3. Lightly press the multi-information meter
switch while the icon is flashing to change
the display from “°C” to “°F”.
The icon will stop flashing if there is no oper-
ation for about 10 seconds or if the multi-in-
formation meter switch is pressed and held.
4. The temperature unit can be changed from
“°F” to “°C” using the same procedure.
NOTE l If the battery is disconnected, the unit setting
is erased from memory and is automatically
set to °C.
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All lamps off
AUTO
With the ignition switch in the
“ON” position, headlamps, posi-
tion, tail, licence plate, and in-
strument panel lamps turn on
and off automatically in accord-
ance with outside light level.
All lamps turn off automatically
when the ignition switch is
turned to “OFF” position.Position, tail, licence plate and
instrument panel lamps onHeadlamps and other lamps go
on
NOTE
l If the front fog lamps (if so equipped) turn
on when they are supposed to with the
switch in the “AUTO” position, the lamps
turn off automatically with the engine switch
off.
l Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automat-
ic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label
to the windscreen. Also, do not put any water-
repellent coating on the windscreen.
l If the lamps do not turn on or off with the
switch in the “AUTO” position, manually op-
erate the switch and we recommend you to
have your vehicle checked.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position
and the lamp switch is set to the “
” (OFF) posi-
tion, the low beam of the headlamps, tail lamps,
etc., will illuminate.
Lamp monitor buzzer E00506100067
If the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key
is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed
from the ignition switch while the lamps are on, a
buzzer will sound to remind the driver to turn off
the lamps. Turn off the lamp switch to stop the buz-
zer.
Dipper (High/Low beam change) E00506200505
When the lamp switch is in the “
” position, the
beam changes from high to low (or low to high)
each time the lever is pulled to (1). While the high-
beam is on, the high-beam indication lamp in the in-
strument cluster will also illuminate.
Headlamp flasher E00506300043
The high-beams flash when the lever is pulled slight-
ly to (2), and will go off when it is released.
When the high-beam is on, the high-beam indica-
tion lamp in the instrument cluster will also illumi-
nate.
NOTE l The high-beams can also flash when the
lamp switch is OFF.
l If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps
set to highbeam illumination, the headlamps
are automatically returned to their low-beam
setting when the lamp switch is next turned
to the “
” position.
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