
COMBINATION METER
CHASSIS ELECTRICAL54A-12
STEPPING MOTOR
AC208264
When the battery line is connected or
a voltage drops from cranking or the like.
AD
AC107161
Deviation of
needleNo deviation of
needle
15˚
AE
Ignition switch at ON or LOCK (OFF) position
These
gauge s use a stepp ing motor a s the drive
mechanism for
the indica tor s (calle d the "move
-
ment"). Compared with conventional movement s, the
torque f
o r driving the indicators is much gre a ter for
supe
rior indicator a ccu racy and more st able respo n se. The indicator po sit i on d i sp layed is dete r
-
min
ed a s t he microcon troller circuit in the gauge co n-
trols the stepping moto r . In conve n tion al gaug es, the
indicato
r revo lves 360
° in response to 3 6 0° driving
contro
ls.
Ho
we
ver
,
a ste
pping
mot
o
r is designed so
that the
ind
i
cat
o
r revolves on
ly
15
°, even in
respo
n
se
to a drive contro
l of 3
6
0
°. The 15 ° drive
c
ont
ro
l m
u
st
be
rep
eat
ed
t
o
ma
ke
th
e
ind
i
cat
o r rot a t e
36
0
°. Th us , at a po sit i o n 15 ° a w a y fr om th e in dicat o r
display positio
n, there
will be an iden tica l control. As
a resu
lt, in the
case of a
great imp a ct such as from
an accide
nt wh
en the indicator becomes misalign ed,
if the
ignition
is
switched o
n
to st art driving while t he
indicato
r is
misaligned,
the indicator will fu nction
wh
ile
misaligned.
Thus, to retu rn the indicator to the
norma
l position in
case this ha ppens, when the ig ni
-
tion is switched on , the indicator p o sitions are re set
to their respective
position s af ter th e batte ry line is
conn
ected af ter it is cut. Af ter th e batte ry line is cut
and reconne
cted , the indicators simply retu rn to th e
zero
positio n. Th e same ope ration is pe rforme d af ter
volt
ag e is resto r ed if gauge functions are lost
beca
u se o f a volt age d r op from cra n king or t he like.
Furthermore, t
he in dicator only re turns 15
° after the
ignition
is switched on
or the
lock is turne
d
of f. The
indicato
r is
not moved
if it is not misa
lig
ned.
CAN COMMUNICA TION INPUT SIGNALS T ABLE
SignalTransmitter ECU
Engine speed signalEngine-ECU
engine-CVT-ECU
Vehicle speed signal
Engine malfunction indicator lamp request signal
Engine coolant temperature signal
Shift lever indicator signal
ABS warning lamp request signalABS-ECU or ASC-ECU
EBD (brake) malfunction indicator lamp request signal
ASC indicator lamp request signal
EPS malfunction indicator lamp request signalEPS-ECU

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
•Sport seats exclusive to the models with turbo-
charger
•15-inch aluminium wheel
•High-contrast combination meter
•Robust appearance by new shaped front bumper
adaptation and rear bumper change
•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.
•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
GENERAL00-6
INTERIOR
M2000018000828
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
GENERAL00-9
ENGINE
M2000020000579
<4A9>
The newly-developed 4A9 engine has been installed
to realise small-size, light-weight, high-performance,
and better fuel economy with the state-of-the-art
technologies such as the aluminium die-cast cylinder
block, direct attack driven-type DOHC MIVEC, timing
chain-type cam drive, and rear exhaust.
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS
Item4A91
Total displacement mL1,499
Bore × Stro ke mm75 × 84.8
Compression ratio10.0
Compression chamberPentroof-type
Va l v e t i m i n gIntake openingBTDC 31° − ATDC 19°
Intake closingABDC 21° − ABDC 71°
Exhaust openingBBDC 39°
Exhaust closingATDC 5°
Maximum output kW (PS)/rpm77 (105)/6,000
Maximum torque N⋅m (kg⋅m)/rpm141 (14.4)/4,000
Fuel systemElectronically controlled multipoint fuel injection
Ignition systemElectronic-controlled 4-coil
<4G1>
Based on the 4G1 engine fitted on the existing COLT,
the power performance leading the compact car field
has been secured by Turbocharger.
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS
Item4G15 (with Intercooler Turbocharger)
Total displacement mL1,468
Bore × Stro ke mm75 × 82.0
Compression ratio9.0
Compression chamberPentroof-type
Va l v e t i m i n gIntake openingBTDC 34° − ATDC 6°
Intake closingABDC 30° − ABDC 70°
Exhaust openingBBDC 50°
Exhaust closingATDC 10°
Maximum output kW (PS)/rpm113 (154)/6,000
Maximum torque N⋅m (kg⋅m)/rpm210 (21.4)/3,500
Fuel systemElectronically controlled multipoint fuel injection
Ignition systemElectronic-controlled 4-coil

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-11
CVT
The F1C1A transmission is adopted for the CVT.
This transmission is basically the same as conven
-
tional transmission.
The ATF warmer (ATF cooler) is adopted.
SPECIFICATIONS
ItemSpecification
Transmission modelF1C1A
Engine model4A91
Torque converterTy p e3-element, 1-stage, 2-phase type
Lock-upProvided
Stall torque ratio2.0
Transmission typeForward automatic continuously variable (steel belt type),
1st in reverse
Gear ratioForward2.319 − 0.445
Reverse2.588
ClutchA pair of multi-plate system
BrakeA pair of multi-plate system
Manual control systemP-R-N-D-Ds-L (smart shift)
FunctionVariable speed controlYe s
Line pressure controlYe s
Direct engagement controlYe s
N-D/N-R controlYe s
Shift pattern controlYe s
Self-diagnosisYe s
FailsafeYe s
Oil pumpTy p eExternal gear pump
ConfigurationBuilt-in (chain drive)
Control methodElectronic control (INVECS-III)

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-13
GEARSHIFT CONTROL
Smart shift CVT
AC206842
AC206864
AC207638
AB
P R
ND
Ds
L
Inhibitor switch Transmission
control cable
Selector lever
assembly
•A smart shift type selector lever h as b een
ado pted in orde r to facilitate walkthrou gh
bet wee n the seats.
•A gun grip type selector lever kno b has been
ado pted fo r better operat ion and easier visual
re cog nitio n of th e swit ches ar ra ng ed in th e ce ntre
p anel.
•The selecto r lever assembly has been a single
unit ma de by alu minium die casting f or bette r
accura cy and fewer pa rts, resu lting in the light
-
weig ht and compact struct ure.
•The selecto r lever has been designed to be com-
pa ct a nd appro priate ly configured no t to interf ere
with the en ergy absor bing mechanism on the
steerin g column upon impact of th e vehicle.
•In order to prevent abru pt st art b y erro neous
ope ration of selector lever , a CVT errone ous
ope ration preventio n mechanism (the shiftlock
m echa nis m and key interloc k mech anis m) h as
bee n adop ted.

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-15
BRAKE
M2000024000270
SERVICE BRAKE
Brake system with high reliability and durability have
achieved distinguished braking performance.
AC601327AB
Brake booster (with variable
boosting mechanism)
Master cylinder Front disc brake
Hydraulic unit
(Integrated with ABS-ECU)
Rear drum brake
Brake booster (with variable
boosting mechanism)
Master cylinder
Front disc brake
Hydraulic unit
(Integrated with ABS-ECU) Rear disc brake
BRAKING PERFORMANCE
•Brake booster with 9-inch variab le amplificatio n
ratio me chanism by which greate r braking f orce
ca n be o bta ined with a less ped al pressure has
bee n inst alled (with b rake assist function).
•14-inch disc bra ke is inst alled on the front
wheels.
•15-inch disc bra ke is inst alled on the front
wheels.
•8-inch leading trailing type drum brake is installed
on the rear wheels.
•14-inch disc bra ke is inst alled on the rear
wheels.
ST ABILITY
•4-wheel anti-skid brak ing system (4ABS) is
ado pted to pre vent slippin g cause d by the vehicle
wheels locking up, in order t o maint ain a ppropri
-
ate bra kin g dist an ce, an d also t o ma inta in ve hicle
st ab ility an d steering function.
•Electronic br ake-force distribution (EBD) is
ad opted to m ain ta in th e max imu m am ount of rea r
braking force even whe n the vehicle's loa d is var
-
ie d.
•Diag onal split (X-type) brake fluid line is adopte d.
•V entilate d discs have bee n adopted to front
brakes to improve anti-fading per formance.
•A brake pe dal retraction suppression structu re
tha t restr ains the re traction of the brake pe dal
and reduces the shock to th e feet of the d rive r in
the even t of a frontal collision ha s been ado pted.
SERVICEABILITY
•Diagnosis function is adopted for the ABS system
in order t o make inspe ctio n easier .
•For the fron t disc bra kes, brake disc separate d
fron t hub is a dapted to make removal a nd instal
-
la tion easier .
•ABS-ECU and hydraulic unit have been inte-
grated to make them mor e comp act and lighte r.

TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-22
ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL SYSYEM
(ASC)
The active stability control system (ASC) has been
installed to the M/T vehicle.
AC601760AB
ABS warning lamp
Diagnosis connector Stoplamp switch
Steering wheel sensor
Wheel speed sensor Wheel speed sensor
G and yaw rate sensorParking brake switch
ASC OFF switch ASC indicator lamp
ASC OFF indicator lamp
Brake warning lamp
Combination meter
Brake fluid level sensor ABS/ASC-ECU
Engine-ECU
Magnetic encoder for
wheel speed detection Magnetic encoder for
wheel speed detection
•The
active st ability control syst em (ASC) has the
st ab ility control and t he traction control (TCL)
fun ctio ns. By the integra ted control with th e
ant i-lock b rake system, the system stabilizes th e
ve hicle attitu de and at the same time secures the
drivin g force.
•When the st ability control fun ction dete rmin es
tha t the vehicle is in a dangerou s condition, it
redu ces the e ngine outpu t and a pplies b rake
force to f our wheels indepe ndently to control th e
ve hicle be haviour, avoiding the critical state.
•The tract ion control (TCL) fun ction prevent s the
drivin g wheel slip on a slippery road sur face,
ensurin g easy st artup, an d at the same time,
secure s proper drivin g force and improves ste er
-
in g perfo rmance du ring cornering acce leration.
•Fail-safe functio n assures the security.
•Serviceability imp rovement
•For wiring h arness saving an d secure data com-
municatio n, the CAN* co mmunicatio n has been
ado pted a s a t ool o f commun ication with ano ther
ECU.
NO TE: .
•*For more informatio n about CAN (Con troller
Area Net wor k), refe r to GROUP 54C
P.54C-2.
•ABS and ASC are controlled by ASC-ECU.