clutch MITSUBISHI COLT 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

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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lIf you turn the ignition key to the “START”
position when the gearshift is not in the “N”
(Neutral) position, the multi-information dis-
play will behave as follows to indicate that
the engine will not start. •Gearshift in “S” (Stand by) position: An
“A” or “1” will be shown. Or “0” will flash.
• Gearshift in “R” (Reverse) position: An
“R” will be shown. Or “0” will flash.
Confirm that “N” is shown by the multi-infor-
mation display.Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system* E00627400022
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatical-
ly stops and restarts the engine without operating
the ignition switch when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to re-
duce exhaust gases, increase fuel efficiency.CAUTIONl If the vehicle will be stopped for a long
time or if you will leave the vehicle unat-
tended, turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.Automatically stopping the engine E00627500010
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
You can deactivate the system by pressing the “Au-
to Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-16. 1. Stop the vehicle.
While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-
press the clutch pedal and place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
2. Release the clutch pedal. The “” indication
lamp in the meter will illuminate and the en-
gine will stop automatically.
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NOTEl Under normal conditions, the “
”
indication
lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase when the en-
gine is stopped automatically.
If the vehicle is moving, press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.CAUTIONl Observe the following precautions when
the engine is stopped automatically. Oth-
erwise, an unexpected accident might oc-
cur when the engine restarts automatical-
ly. •Do not depress the accelerator pedal
to race the engine while the vehicle is
stopped (regardless of whether the en-
gine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident
might occur when the engine restarts
automatically.CAUTION• Do not leave the driver’s seat or open
the bonnet.
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
or if the bonnet is opened, the “
” in-
dication lamp will blink to inform the
driver. If this occurs, the engine will
not restart automatically even if the
clutch pedal is depressed, the seat belt
is refastened, and the bonnet is closed.
While depressing the brake pedal,
fully depress the clutch pedal and
turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting the en-
gine” on page 4-12.
• Do not move the gearshift lever to a po-
sition other than the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition.
If the gearshift lever is moved to a po-
sition other than the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition, the “
” indication lamp blinks
and the buzzer sounds.
If the gearshift lever is returned to the
“N” (Neutral) position, the lamp stops
blinking and the buzzer stops sound-
ing. The engine will not restart if the
gearshift lever is in a position other
than the “N” (Neutral) position.
NOTE
l In the following cases, the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system will not operate and the en-
gine will not stop automatically even if the ve-
hicle is stopped. • Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
• Bonnet is open
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap-
proximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be- cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly or depressed harder than usual
• After the ignition switch is turned from
the “LOCK” position to the “START” po-
sition, approximately 3 minutes or more
have not elapsed
• After the ignition switch is turned from
the “ON” position to the “START” posi-
tion, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed.
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle stops again within 10 seconds
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• Ambient temperature is lower than ap-
proximately 3°C
• Air conditioner is operating and passen-
ger compartment has not sufficiently
cooled (for vehicles with automatic air
conditioning)
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position (for vehicles with automatic air
conditioning)
Refer to “For quick demisting” on page
5-10.
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth-
er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting
• Battery voltage or battery performance is
low
• Check engine warning lamp is illumina-
ted or the “
” indication lamp is blinking
[For vehicles with automatic air conditioning]
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lIf the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system oper-
ates while the air conditioner is operating,
both the engine and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop. Therefore, only the blower
will operate.
l If air is flowing from the demister and the en-
gine is stopped automatically, it is recommen-
ded to set the mode selection dial to the De-
mister/Face or Foot/Demister position.
Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on
pages 5-02, 5-02.
l If the air conditioner is operating, set the tem-
perature control dial to 22°C or higher to
lengthen the time that the engine is stopped
automatically.
l If the air conditioner is operating when the
ambient temperature is high, such as during
the summer, change the air selection from out-
side air to recirculated air to lengthen the
time that the engine is stopped automatically.Automatically restarting the engine E00627600066
Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in the “N” (Neutral) position. The “
” indication
lamp in the meter turns off and the engine restarts
automatically.
NOTE
l If the engine does not restart automatically or
if the engine stalls, the oil pressure warning
lamp, charge warning lamp, and check en-
gine warning lamp will illuminate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even
if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While
depressing the brake pedal, fully depress the
clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting the engine” on
page 4-12.
CAUTIONl In the following cases, the engine will re-
start automatically even if the engine was
stopped by the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)CAUTIONsystem. Pay attention, otherwise an unex-
pected accident might occur when the en-
gine restarts. •Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or
higher when coasting down a slope
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low
because the brake pedal is depressed
repeatedly or depressed harder than
usual
• Steering wheel is turned
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• When the air conditioner is ON, the
passenger compartment temperature
rises and the air conditioning compres-
sor operates to lower the temperature
(for vehicles with automatic air condi-
tioning)
• Mode selection dial is set to the demis-
ter position (for vehicles with automat-
ic air conditioning)
Refer to “For quick demisting” on
page 5-10.
• Electric power consumption is high,
such as when the rear window demis-
ter or other electrical components are
operating or the blower speed is set to
a high setting.
NOTE
l If the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF”
switch is pressed to deactivate the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system while the engine is
stopped automatically, the engine will not re-
start automatically even if the clutch pedal is
depressed.
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To deactivateE00627700012
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position. You can deactivate the system
by pressing the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF”
switch.
When the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is deac-
tivated, the “
” indication lamp will be illumina-
ted in the meter.
To reactivate the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system,
press the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch;
the indication lamp will turn off.
NOTE
l This lamp will also illuminate for a few sec-
onds when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
If the indication lamp blinks while
driving E00627800026
If the “
” indication lamp blinks, the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system is malfunctioning and will not
operate.
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Manual transmission E00602000232
The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever
knob. Be sure to always fully depress the clutch ped-
al before attempting to shift the lever.CAUTIONl Do not move the gearshift lever into re-
verse while the vehicle is moving for-
ward; doing so will damage the transmis-
sion.
l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving as this will cause premature
clutch wear or damage.
NOTE
l If it is hard to shift into 1 st
, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-
ier to make.
l To shift into reverse from
5th
gear, move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position,
and then shift it into reverse.
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lTo avoid grinding noises when shifting into
reverse, wait approximately 3 seconds with
the clutch depressed when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.Changing gears E00610600240
Always take care to change the gear with the vehi-
cle speed matched to the engine speed. Proper shift-
ing will improve fuel economy and prolong engine
life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may
cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer nee-
dle into the red zone) and damage the engine.
NOTE l The gearshift indicator (if so equipped)
shows recommended gearshift points for fuel-
efficient driving. It shows a “
” when an up-
shift is recommended, and it shows a “”
when a downshift is recommended.
or
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Automated manual transmissionE00612500038
An automated manual transmission is a transmis-
sion in which operation of the clutch and shifting
of gears are performed automatically under electron-
ic control. The transmission has 6 forward gears
and 1 reverse gear.
It is possible to choose between an automatic mode
and a manual mode by using the allshift lever (A).
l Manual mode: The driver effects gearshifts
using the allshift lever, and the clutch is con-
trolled automatically.
l Automatic mode: Gearshifts take place auto-
matically in accordance with the vehicle
speed, and the clutch is controlled automati-
cally.The currently selected shift position, manual mode
or automatic mode is indicated on the multi-infor-
mation display (B).
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WARNINGlHard engine braking can cause the tyres
to slip on the road surface, possibly lead-
ing to a serious accident.Waiting E00613300059
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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Cruise control*E00609100623
Cruise control is an automatic speed control system
that keeps a set speed. It can be activated at about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more.CAUTIONl When you do not wish to drive at a set
speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
l Do not use cruise control when driving
conditions will not allow you to stay at
the same speed, such as in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-
covered, wet, slippery, on a steep down-
hill slope.
l On vehicles with M/T, do not move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion while driving at a set speed without
depressing the clutch pedal. The engine
will run too fast and might be damaged.
NOTE
l Cruise control may not be able to keep your
speed on uphills or downhills.
l Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.
You may use the accelerator pedal if you
want to stay at your set speed.
l Your speed may increase to more than the
set speed on a steep downhill. You have to
use the brake to control your speed. As a re-
sult, the set speed driving is deactivated.
Cruise control switches
A- “ON OFF” switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.

B- “COAST SET” switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the de-
sired speed.

C- “ACC RES” switch
Used to increase the set speed and to return to
the original set speed.

D- “CANCEL” switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.
NOTE l When operating the cruise control switches,
press the cruise control switches correctly.
The set speed driving may be deactivated au-
tomatically if two or more switches of the
cruise control are pressed at the same time.
To activate E00609300700
1.With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, press the “ON OFF” switch (A) to turn
on the cruise control. The “CRUISE” indica-
tion lamp in the meter cluster will come on.
NOTE
l If the cruise control is on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” po-
sition, cruise control will be on automatically
the next time you start the engine. The
“CRUISE” indication lamp will also be on.
l If the battery voltage is insufficient, the mem-
ory data for the cruise control may be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indication lamp
may not come on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, press the “ON OFF” switch
once again to turn on the cruise control.
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Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page 4-35.To deactivateE00609700889
The set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:
l Press the “ON OFF” switch (A) (Cruise con-
trol will be turned off.)
l Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).
l Depress the brake pedal.
The set speed driving is deactivated automatically
in any of the following ways.
l When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehi-
cles with manual transmission).
l When your speed slows to about 15 km/h
(9 mph) or more below the set speed because
of a hill, etc. (on vehicles with manual trans-
mission).
l When your speed slows to about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or less.
l When the Active Stability Control system
(ASC) starts operating. (if so equipped)
Refer to “Traction control system (TCL)/Ac-
tive stability control system (ASC)” on page
4-30.WARNINGl On vehicles with AMT, although the set
speed driving will be deactivated when
shifting to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position,
never move the allshift lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and
could cause a serious accident.
Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as
follow:
l When the engine speed rises and approaches
the tachometer’s red zone (the red-coloured
part of the tachometer dial).
CAUTIONl When the set speed driving is deactivated
automatically in any situation other than
those listed above, there may be a system
malfunction.
Press the “ON OFF” switch to turn off
the cruise control and have your vehicle
inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.To resume the set speed E00609800457
If the set speed driving is deactivated by the condi-
tion described in “To deactivate” on page 4-35,
you can resume the previously set speed by press-
ing the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at a
speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
Under either of the following conditions, however,
using the switch does not allow you to resume the
previously set speed. In these situations, repeat the
speed setting procedure:
l The “ON OFF” switch is pressed.
l The ignition switch is turned OFF.
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