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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2551000100759
For the heater and A/C system, the heater, the
blower and the cooling unit are integrated as one unit
to reduce weight and size. For A/C system, the man
-
ual A/C has been adopted.
FEATURES
IMPROVEMENTS IN COMFORT
•Adoption of low noise, large air volume heater
and A/C system
•Adoption of smaller air intake box for larger pas-
senger leg space.
•Optimising the areas of the outside air induction
hole and the air outlet improves ventilation per
-
formance as well as the quietness of the room
•Adoption of clean air filter with deodorant function
for cleaner air in the compartment.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
•Inside/outside air selection switch has been
changed to a pushbutton switch.
•Improved operation ability by the enlarged tab on
the dial knob
•Air amount and temperature only are controlled
automatically for easier operation.
automatic A/C>
RELIABLE VISUAL FIELD
(IMPROVEMENT IN SAFETY)
•Current type defroster nozzle has been adopted
to improve defogging performance (Shortens
windshield fogging time).
•Defroster vents have been integrated to secure
better defogging pattern.
•Black coin drop prevention ribs are used on the
defroster to prevent its reflection on the wind
-
shield, providing sufficient field of vision for safety
IMPROVEMENTS IN FUEL ECONOMY
•Wider condenser area reduces load to the A/C
and improves fuel consumption.
•Energy conservation control using outside air
temperature sensor is adopted for vehicles with
manual A/C as well.
•A small-size, highly-efficient compressor has
been adopted.
•Simpler wiring and weight reduction are achieved
by installation of CAN communication system
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Adoption of HFC134a for refrigerant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SERVICE QUALITY
•Reduction of refrigerant gas leakage and
improvement in serviceability by incorporating
condenser and receiver
•The layout of refrigerant line for better workability
is adopted.
RESPONSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT
Reliable information transmission is achieved by
connecting A/C-ECU and each ECU via CAN com
-
munication.
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GROUP 22
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
CONTENTS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . .22-2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-2
TRANSMISSION CONT ROL . . . . . . .22-4
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-4
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION22-2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
GENERAL INFORMATIONM2220000100592
Due to the addition of vehicles with M/T, a
"GETRAG" F5MG type transmission has been
adopted.
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmission modelF5MGAF5MGB
Engine model4A94G1
Transmission type5-speed, floor-shift
Transmission gear ratio1st3.3083.538
2nd1.9131.913
3rd1.2581.344
4th0.9431.027
5th0.7630.833
Reverse3.2313.357
Final reduction ratio4.1583.737
Transmission fluidSpecified
lubricantsDia-Queen wide gear oil G-1 SAE 75W-90 API GL-4
Quantity L1.75
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION22-3
SECTIONAL VIEW
AC311790AE
1234
5
6
7
8
9
1. 5th gear
2. 2nd gear
3.reverse gear
4. 1st gear
5. Input shaft
6.Differential
7. 3rd gear
8. 4th gear
9.Output shaft
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL
MANUAL TRANSMISSION22-4
TRANSMISSION CONTROL
GENERAL INFORMATIONM2222000100242
Due to the addition of vehicles with M/T, the following
transmission control has been established.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC600701
Gearshift knob
AB
Select cable
Gearshift lever assembly
Gearshift cable or
Select cable assembly
Gearshift cable
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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
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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.
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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.