dead battery MITSUBISHI COLT 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

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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Central door locksE00300801445
NOTE l Each of the doors can be locked or unlocked
independently by using the inside lock knob.
l Repeated continuous operation between lock
and unlock could activate the central door
locking systems built-in protection circuit
and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before op-
erating the inside lock knob or the key.
All of the doors and the tailgate can be locked and
unlocked as described hereafter.
Front doors with key (LHD vehicles on-
ly)
Turn the key in the driver’s door towards the front
of the vehicle to lock the doors and the tailgate and
towards the rear of the vehicle to unlock the doors
and the tailgate.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
NOTE
l For RHD vehicles, turning the key in the
front door will not operate the central door
locking system. Therefore, use the keyless en-
try system instead. If the keyless entry sys-
tem does not operate, such as when the re-
mote control switch battery is discharged,
use the key to unlock the front door.
Driver’s door with inside lock knob
Set the inside lock knob on the driver’s door to-
wards the front of the vehicle to lock the doors and
the tailgate. Set it towards the rear of the vehicle to
unlock the doors and the tailgate.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
Dead Lock System* E00305100013
The Dead Lock System helps to prevent theft.
When the keyless entry system has been used to
lock all of the doors and the tailgate, the Dead
Lock System makes it impossible to unlock the
doors using the inside lock knobs.CAUTIONl Do not set the Dead Lock System when
someone is inside the vehicle. With the
Dead Lock System set, it is not possible to
unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs. If you erroneously set the Dead
Lock System, unlock the doors using the
UNLOCK switch of the keyless entry sys-
tem.Setting the system E00305200115
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Get out of the vehicle. Close all of the doors
and the tailgate.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) of the keyless en-
try system to lock all of the doors and the tail-
gate. The turn-signal lamps will blink once.
4. Press the LOCK switch (A) again within 2
seconds. The turn-signal lamps will blink
three times to show that the Dead Lock Sys-
tem has been set.
Locking and unlocking
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CAUTIONlIf the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion when the engine is running, doing so
could damage the starter motor.Steering wheel lock E00601500605
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTIONl Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
NOTE
l If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft
lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn
the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or to the
right as you turn the key.
Starting E00601601007
Tips for starting l Do not operate the starter motor continuous-
ly longer than 10 seconds; doing so could
run down the battery. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch back to
“LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try
again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter mechanism.
l If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, refer to the “Emer-
gency starting” section for instructions on
starting the engine.
l The engine is well warmed up with the en-
gine speed decreases. Extended warming-up
operation will result in excessive fuel con-
sumption.WARNINGl Never run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle. This can be
very dangerous.
Starting and driving
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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
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CAUTIONlDo not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them
off with soft cloth, chamois or the like
and an aqueous solution of neutral deter-
gent then immediately rinse the affected
parts with water.Chrome parts E00901400014
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a
special protective coating. This should be done
more frequently in winter.
Aluminium wheels* E00901500086
1.Remove dirt using a sponge while sprinkling
water on the wheel.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that cannot
be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing
the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois
leather or a soft cloth.
CAUTIONl Do not use a brush or other hard imple-
ment on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.CAUTIONl Do not use any cleaner that contains an
abrasive substance or is acidic or alka-
line. Doing so could cause the coating on
the wheels to peel or become discoloured
or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such sub-
stances as soon as possible.Window glass E00901600104
The window glass can normally be cleaned using
only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease,
dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use the same
cloth to wipe the window glass as would be used to
wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted surfaces
could adhere to the glass and reduce its transparen-
cy and visibility.
CAUTIONl If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers,
place the wiper switch lever in the “”
(OFF) position to deactivate the rain sen-
sor before washing the windscreen. Oth-
erwise, the wipers will operate in the pres-
ence of water spray on the windscreen
and may get damaged as a result.NOTE
l To clean the inside of the tailgate window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.Wiper blades E00901700017
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease,
dead insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace
the wiper blades when they no longer wipe proper-
ly. (Refer to page 8-16.)
Engine compartment E00902100265
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and
end of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges,
crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing
road chemicals and other corrosive materials might
collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in
your area, clean the engine compartment at least ev-
ery three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical com-
ponents in the engine compartment, as this may
cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, cha-
mois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral
detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts
with plenty of water.
Vehicle care
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A
Accessory (Installation) 04
Accessory socket 5-37
Active stability control system (ASC) 4-30 Indication lamp 4-31
Additional equipment 8-18
Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning 5-07
Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing 5-11
Air purifier 5-12
Airbag 2-22
Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication
lamp 2-25
Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch 2-25
Antenna 5-33
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 4-27 Warning lamp 4-28
Audio Error codes 5-30
Handling of compact discs 5-32
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player 5-12
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system 4-13
Automated manual transmission 4-19 Oil 9-16
Automatic air conditioning 5-07
B
Battery 8-10Charge warning lamp 3-19
Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 6-02
Specification 9-11
Bonnet 8-03
Brake Anti-lock brake 4-27
Brake assist system 4-27
Braking 4-25
Fluid 8-09,9-16
Parking brake 4-06
Parking brake lever stroke 8-16
Pedal free play 8-16
Warning lamp 3-17
Bulb capacity 8-23
C
Capacities 9-16
Cargo loads 4-36
Catalytic converter 8-02
Central door locks 1-07
Changing a fuse 8-21
Charge warning lamp 3-19
Chassis number 9-02
Check engine warning lamp 3-18
Child restraint 2-13
Child-protection rear doors 1-09
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle 7-03
Genuine leather 7-02
Interior of your vehicle 7-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-02
Clock 5-34
Clutch Fluid 8-09
Pedal free play 8-15
Coat hooks 5-43
Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-20
Coming home light 3-22
Compact spare wheel 6-13
Cool box 5-39
Coolant (engine) 8-07,9-16
Cruise control 4-32
Cup holder 5-42
D
Dead Lock System 1-07
Demister (rear window) 3-29
Digital clock 5-34
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-21
Door ajar warning lamp 3-19
Doors Central door locks 1-07
Child-protection 1-09
Dead Lock System 1-07
Lock and unlock 1-05
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-02
E
Economical driving 4-02
Electric power steering system 4-29
Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-
rors 4-09
Electric window control 1-11
Electrical system 9-11
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem) 1-02
Emergency starting 6-02
Emergency stop signal system 4-26
Engine
Coolant 8-07,9-16
High coolant temperature warning lamp 3-19
Number 9-03
Oil 8-05
Oil and filter 9-16
Overheating 6-04
Specifications 9-09
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 05
Error codes 5-30
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-18
Alphabetical index
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