2006 MITSUBISHI COLT Service Repair Manual

RADIO, CD PLAYER, SPEAKER, ANTENNA
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-14
RADIO, CD PLAYER, SPEAKER, ANTENNA
M2540003200029
RADIO AND CD PLAYER
The electronically tuned AM/FM radio and CD player
incorporating 1 DIN-size power amplifier (25W
× 4) is
provided.
SPEAKER
Four speakers (front door: 13 cm, rear door: 13 cm)
are provided. The speaker is a dual cone full range
speaker.
ANTENNA
A roof antenna is provided.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC313795 AB
Roof antenna
Front speaker*
Rear speaker*
AC401638
NO
TE: The * ind i ca tes eq uippe d on the lef t and rig h t
side
s.

GROUP 00
GENERAL
CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . .00-2
TARGETS OF DEVELOPMENT . . . .00-2
PRODUCT FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . .00-3
TECHNICAL FEATURES. . . . . . . . . .00-4
EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-4
INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-6
SPACIOUS CABIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-8
ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-9
TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-10
SUSPENSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-14
BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-15
STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-18
ACTIVE SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-19
PASSIVE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-24
EQUIPMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-27
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION . . . . . . . 00-28
SERVICEABILITY AND RELIABILITY . . . . 00-28
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . .00-30
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . .00-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-32

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
GENERAL00-2
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
M2000029000628
MODEL INDICATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this manual
for identification of model types.
DOHC. Indicates an engine with the double over-
head camshaft.
MIVEC. Indicates Mitsubishi innovative valve timing
electronic control system.
MPI. Indicates the multipoint injection.
M/T. Indicates the manual transmission.
CVT. Indicates the conti nuously variable transmis-
sion.
A/C. Indicates the air conditioner.
TARGETS OF DEVELOPMENT
M2000004001066
EXCEPT RALLIART Version-R
The New COLT featuring "exciting feeling and free-
dom" has been developed for realising "safety, run-
ning, quality" and "free-to-s elect enjoyment" as well
as "true convenience and economical efficiency."
That makes NEW COLT a new generation compact
car.
RALLIART Version-R
This "COLT RALLIART Version-R" has been devel-
oped as a hot version in which the Mitsubishi Motors'
concept "Sporty
−DNA" was further refined.
In the midst of this recent wave of the sport model
launches in the compact car class, COLT RALLIART
Version-R has acquired users of the competitors and
the younger generation, and has improved the over
-
all image of the COLT series by appealing to the
sport-oriented users as the only high-powered turbo
-
charger vehicle in the class.

PRODUCT FEATURES
GENERAL00-3
PRODUCT FEATURES
M2000005000475

•COLT has been equipped with the new 1,500 mL
aluminium die-cast engine (4A9-engine) for fur
-
ther refinements of comfort driving, excellent
power performance, fuel economy, and ecology
performance.

•The body and suspension of COLT RALLIART
Version-R have been thoroughly tuned to
increase the 4G1-engine output which enables
dynamic driving.
•The robust image suited for the dynamic driving
has been adopted for the appearance.
SPORTY AND STYLISH DESIGN
•Bucket-like front seats sion-R>
•Sport seats exclusive to the models with turbo-
charger
•15-inch aluminium wheel
•High-contrast combination meter ART Version-R, LS, VR-X (M/T) >
•Robust appearance by new shaped front bumper
adaptation and rear bumper change Version-R>
•Black overfender
•16-inch aluminium wheel
ACTIVE DRIVING AND HIGH QUALITY
•For 4A9-engine, the aluminium die-cast cylinder
block has been installed for weight reduction of
the vehicle.
•For 4G1-engine, turbo-charger model has been
introduced to increase output and torque,
enhancing sporty image.
•Sporty driving has been ensured by the
"GETRAG" 5-speed manual transmission (floor
shift).
•The suspension has been tuned to improve cor-
nering and stability at high speed. Version-R>
•A strut tower bar has been adopted to improve
the body rigidity.
•Electric power steering system has been
improved and EPS-ECU has been additionally
equipped with the return control logic, resulting in
superior steering wheel return control and better
steering feel equal to or better than that for other
models with hydraulic power steering.

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-4
TECHNICAL FEATURES
EXTERIORM2000017000825

AC601279AB
1, 2
5
34
6
MAIN CH
ARACTERISTICS
1. The radia tor grille has been ren ewed in shape to
provide the superior and high-quality d esign.
2. A ch rome- plate d emb ellish er has been installed
to e mpha size the feelings of luxury and sporty.
3. The front b umpe r has been re newed in sh ape to
provide the superior and high-quality d esign.
4. The rear bu mper has been re newed in sha pe to
emphasize the sporty image in rear a ppearance
tog ether wit h mo dification in the tailgate glass
and rear comb ination lamp s.
5.Due to the ch ange o f the fron t bumper , the shap e
of f ront fog lamp has been changed.
6.The design o f the rea r combin ation lamp assem-
bly ha s been changed. In add ition, the location s
of t he t ail lamp s have bee n moved u pward to
in crease visibility .

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-5

AC601260AB
1
253
4 6
73
4
DESIGN P
URPOSE
•Sporty hot ha tchback with high qu ality and pre-
mium ima ge resulting fro m the function-o riente d
st yli ng
•Exte rior de sign which attra cts users to drivin g
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
1. Air o utlet garnish ha s been add ed.
2.Sporty-ima ged front bumper a nd radiator g rille
ded icated to the RALLIAR T Versio n-R
3.The over fender which provides a se nse of unity
with the fron t bumper , side air da m, and rear
bumper
4. Larg e side air dam des ign which provides a
sense of unity with the o verfe nder
5.The ta ilga te lo wer garnish de dicated to RALLI-
AR T V ersion-R
6. The rear bu mper dedicated to RALLIAR T Ver-
sion-R
7. Equipped large size muffler cutter

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-6
INTERIOR
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Functionality, interior comfort, and safety have been
emphasised, providing the interior design with ele
-
gance and comfortable space. Various measures
have been taken actively to protect the environment
and recycle resources.
AC601391AB
Centre
operation
panelAshtray
Instrument panel

Instrument panel
and floor console

Accessory box
Ashtray
Floor console
Cup hoder
Centre
operation
panel

Convenience hook
Seatback pocket Combination meter


High-contrast meter

Time setting buttonReset button
Water temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Tachometer Liquid-crystal-display type
odometer and trip meter
(Clock function incorporated)
Tachometer
SpeedometerWater temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Liquid-crystal-display type
odometer and trip meter
(Clock function incorporated)
Time setting button Reset button/Rheostat
(Meter illumination control)
Tachometer
SpeedometerWater temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Liquid-crystal-display type
odometer and trip meter
(Clock function incorporated)
Time setting buttonReset button/Rheostat
(Meter illumination control)

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-7
FEATURES
Quality improvement
•Full interior trim
•Two-tone interior
•Cloth covered part door trim
Usability improvement
•Movable ashtray
•Front RECARO seat (Option)
•Cup holder of right/left separation type (for front
seats)
•Convenience hook (passenger’s side)
•Wide variety of seat arrangement
•Reclining adjustment, slide adjustment
•Luggage hook
•High-contrast meter RALLIART Version-R>
•Combination meter of 240km/h scale Version-R>
Convenient boxes
•Centre panel box
•Glove box
•Seatback pocket
•Bottle holder (front door trim)
•Door pocket (front door trim)
Safety improvement
•ELR three-point seat belt (front)
•Front seat belt with force limiter mechanism
•ELR three-point seat belt/child seat fastening
mechanism (ALR) switching seat belt (rear)
•Floor carpet with heel stopper structure
•Instrument panel and trims which adopt
fire-retarding materials
Consideration for the optimum driving position
•Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat)
•Head restraint with height adjustment (front, rear)
•One-touch adjustable seat belt anchor (front seat
belt)
Measures for resource recycling
Aggressively use PP materials that are easy to recy-
cle and easy to stamp material symbols on the plas-
tic (resin) parts.