2008 MITSUBISHI COLT warning

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Diesel-powered vehicles

5. Connect one end of the other jump lead to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and the other end to
the engine block of the vehicl e with the discharged battery
at the point farthest from the battery.
NOTE● Open the cover before connec ting the jump lead to the
positive (+) terminal of the battery.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-15.
Vehicles with turbocharger
WARNING!
● Be sure to observe the connecting sequence of
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66. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster bat-tery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. After the engine has started, disconnect the leads in the
reverse order.
● Make sure that the conn ection is made to the
appointed position (shown in the illustration). If the
connection is made directly to the negative side of
the battery, the inflammable gases generated from
the battery might catch fire and explode.
● When connecting the jump lead, do not connect the
positive (+) cable to the ne gative (-) terminal. Other-
wise sparks might cause the battery to explode.
CAUTION!
●Use care not to get the jump lead caught in the cool-
ing fan or other rotating part in the engine compart-
ment.
● Use the proper leads suitable for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could result.
●Check the jump leads for damage and corrosion
before use.
CAUTION!
●Keep the engine of the ve hicle giving assistance run-
ning.
WARNING!
WARNING!
● Charging the battery while it is installed in the vehi-
cle might cause the battery to catch fire and explode.
Or damage to the vehicle could result. If it has to be
charged in this condition for unavoidable reasons,
disconnect the vehicle side negative (-) terminal con-
nected to the battery.
● Keep sparks, cigarettes an d flames away from the
battery because the battery may produce an explo-
sion.
● Use adequate ventilation when charging or using the
battery in an enclosed space.
●Remove all the caps before charging the battery.
●Electrolyte is corrosive, diluted sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte (battery ac id) comes into contact with
your hands, eyes, clothes or the painted surface of
your vehicle, it should be thoroughly flushed with
water. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly, and get
prompt medical attention.

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NOTE●If the vehicle is put in motion without fully charging the
battery, it might cause the loss of smooth engine operation
and the anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on page 4-36.
Engine overheating
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If the high coolant temperature warning lamp flashes while the
engine is running, the engine may be overheating. If this
occurs, take the follow ing corrective measures:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is comin g from the engine compart-
ment.
[If there is no steam comi ng from the engine compart-
ment]
With the engine still running, raise the bonnet to ventilate
the engine compartment.
[If steam is coming from the engine compartment]
Stop the engine, and when the steam stops, raise the bon-
net to ventilate the engine compartment. Restart the
engine.
CAUTION!
● Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling or
pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
●Always wear protective eye goggles when working
near the battery.
●Keep the battery out of reach of children.
WARNING!
●Do not open the bonnet wh ile steam is coming from
the engine compartment. It could cause steam or hot
water to spurt out, causin g burns. Hot water could
spurt out even when there is no steam coming out,
and some parts will be very hot. Be very careful
when opening the bonnet.
●Be careful of hot steam, which could be blowing off
the reserve tank cap.
●Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap (petrol-
powered vehicles) or res erve tank cap (diesel-pow-
ered vehicles) while the engine is hot.

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3. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is notturning, stop the engine im mediately and have it checked.
4. After the high coolant temp erature warning lamp has gone
off, stop the engine.
A- Cooling fan B- Radiator cap
C- Reserve tank * : Front of the vehicle
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
WARNING!
●Be careful not to get your hands or clothes caught in
the cooling fan.

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Petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharger
The reserve tank lid is equipped with a dipstick.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Rein-
sert the dipstick as far as it will go. Remove the dipstick
and read the coolant level, which should always be within
the range “F” (FULL) or “L” (LOW). 6. Add coolant to the radiator
and/or reserve tank if neces-
sary (refer to the “Maintenance” section).
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leakage and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling system or
drive belt, we recommend that you have it checked and
repaired.
WARNING!
● If there is none, make sure that the engine has
cooled down before removi ng the radiator cap (B)
(petrol-powered vehicles) or reserve tank cap (C)
(diesel-powered vehicles), because hot steam or boil-
ing water otherwise will gush from the filler port
and may scald you.
FULL
LOW
CAUTION!
● Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Suddenly
adding cold coolant coul d damage the engine. Wait
for the engine to cool down, then add coolant a little
at a time.

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• The tyre is punctured in the side wall (A), not in thetread (B).
• The vehicle has been driven with the tyre almost com-
pletely flat.
• The tyre has completely sl ipped over the wheel rim and
come off the wheel.
• The wheel is damaged.
● Only use the tyre sealant at ambient temperatures of -
20 °C to + 60 °C.
● Effect an emergency repair without pulling out the object
(nail, screw, etc.) that is stuck in the tyre.
● Do not use the tyre sealant if the tyre has been damaged
by being driven when insufficiently inflated (e.g. bumps,
cuts, cracks, etc. on the tyre).
● Wipe tyre sealant off paintwork immediately with a damp
cloth. ●
Immediately wash out any clot hes contaminated with the
tyre sealant.
Before repairing a tyre, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat
location. 1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position, move the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automated manual transmission, move
the allshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position, turn the
ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
With an automated manual transmission vehicle, confirm
that there is an “R” in th e allshift indicator display.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up a warning triangle, flashing signal lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from the
vehicle, and have all your passengers leave the vehicle.

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Jacking up the vehicle
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1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition
key to the “LOCK” position, move the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automated manual transmission, move
the allshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position, turn the
ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
With an automated manual tr ansmission vehicle, confirm
that there is an “A” or “1” in the allshift indicator display.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up a warning triangle,
flashing signal lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from the
vehicle, and have all your passengers leave the vehicle. 5. To prevent the vehicle from roll
ing when it is raised on the
jack, place a chock or block (A) at the tyre that is diago-
nally opposite from the tyre (B) you are changing.
NOTE● The chock shown in the illustration does not come with
your vehicle. It is recommended that you keep one in the
vehicle for use if needed.
● If a chock is not available, use a stone or any other object
that is large enough to hold the wheel in position.
WARNING!
●Be sure to apply a chock to the correct tyre when
jacking up the vehi cle. If the vehicle moves while
jacked up, the jack could slip out of position and
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6. Place the jack under one of the jacking points (C) shown
in the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tyre
you wish to change. 7. Holding the jack in position by hand, turn the handle until
the flange portion (D) fits in the groove (E) at the top of
the jack.
WARNING!
● Set the jack only at the positions shown here. If the
jack is set at a wrong position, it could dent your
vehicle or the jack migh t fall over and cause per-
sonal injury.
● Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft surface.
Otherwise, the jack migh t slip and cause personal
injury. Always use the jack on a flat, hard surface.
Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand
or pebbles under the jack base.