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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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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
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
GENERAL00-10
TRANSMISSION
M2000021000594
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Due to the addition of vehicles with M/T, a
"GETRAG" F5MGA type <4A9 engine>, F5MGB
type<4G1 engine> transmission has been adopted.
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmission modelF5MGAF5MGB
Engine model4A914G15
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
GEARSHIFT CONTROL
AC600701
Gearshift knob
AB
Select cable
Gearshift lever assembly
Gearshift cable or
Select cable assembly
Gearshift cable
The cable type of gea r shift contro l is adop ted.
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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)
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MAIN INDEX
00Genera l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Engin e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Engine Lubricatio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Engine Coolin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Intake and Exhaus t . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Engine Electrica l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17E ngine an d Emissi on Contro l. . . . . .
21Clutc h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Manual Transmissio n . . . . . . . . . . . .
23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Front Axl e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Rear Axl e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Wheel and Tyr e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Power Plant Moun t . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Front Suspensio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Rear Suspensio n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Service Brake s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Parking Brake s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Steerin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42Bod y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51Exterio r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52Genera l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54Chass is Electrica l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COLT
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION MANUAL
FOREWORD
This manual has been prepared as an introduction to
the specifications, features, construction, functions,
etc. of the newly developed COLT.
Please read this manual carefully so that it will be of
assistance for your service activities. Please note the
following service manuals are also available and
should be used in conjunction with this manual.
WORKSHOP MANUAL
CHASSIS GROUP
BODY REPAIR MANUAL
PARTS CATALOGUE
All information, illustra tions and product descriptions
contained in this manual are current as of the time of
publication. We, however, reserve the right to make
changes at any time without prior notice or obligation.
© Mitsubishi Motors Corporation 2006
Interior and Supplemental
Restraint System (SR S) . . . . . . . . . .
Heater, Air Conditioner and
Ventila tio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT ). . . . . . . . . . . . . .