2008 MITSUBISHI COLT warning

8-28 Maintenance
8
Rear window wiper blades
The rear window wiper uses a wiper arm and wiper blade
designed specially for that wipe r. If replacement becomes nec-
essary, please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist.General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, o il and exhaust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine
coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp sw itch to check that all lamps
are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown
fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuses, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding th e inspection and replacement of
the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 8-30 and
“Replacement of lamp bu lbs” on page 8-40.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked and repaired.
WARNING!
● If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel,
do not operate the vehicle; we recommend you to
call for assistance.

Maintenance8-29
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Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps
operation
Run the engine to check the op eration of all meters, gauges,
and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and lubricate if necessary by first
cleaning and then appl ying multipurpose grease.
For cold and snow weather
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Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be
brushed clear after a heavy snowfall so that the operation of the
heating and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, bon-
net, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease or spray.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in
the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow
if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off
the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and rear
window are also useful.

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No. Symbol Electrical systemCapacity
1 Ignition switch 40 A
2 Electric window system 40 A
3 Radiator fan 40 A
4 Automated manual transmission 40 A
5 Demister 30 A
6 Heated seat 30 A
7 Diesel 30 A
8 Heater 40 A
9 Radio 10 A
10 Room lamp 10 A
11 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
12 Electronic control module 7.5 A
13 Windscreen wiper20 A
14 Tail lamp (right) 7.5 A
15 Tail lamp (left) 7.5 A
16 Engine 20 A
17 Fuel pump 15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19 Headlamp high beam (left) 10 A 20 Headlamp high beam (right) 10 A
21 Diesel 7.5 A
22 Diesel 15 A
23 Outside rear-view mirrors 7.5 A
24 Rear fog lamp 7.5 A
25 Accessory socket 15 A
26 Rear window wiper 15 A
27 Sunroof 20 A
28 Accessory socket 15 A
29 — ——
30 — ——
31 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
32 — ——
33 Door locks 15 A
34 Front fog lamps 15 A
35 Headlamp low beam (left) 10 A
36 Headlamp low beam (right) 10 A
37 Reversing lamp 7.5 A
38 Engine control 7.5 A
No. Symbol Electrical systemCapacity

9-20 Specifications
9Notes regarding diesel fuel
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To prevent operating problems, diesel with improved cold flow
qualities is available during the winter months.
You can use “winter diesel”
at temperatures down to
about -20 °C.
To improve flow properties, it is possible to mix diesel with
kerosene and flow improver.
The mixing ratio depends on the type of diesel and the outside
temperature. However, keep it as low as possible.
When travelling in a foreign country, be sure to obtain infor-
mation regarding the diesel fuel in general use in that locality. After a few minutes’ driving, the mixture will spread to all
parts of the fuel system.
Outside temperatureSummer dieselKerosene
-15 °C to -23 °C
80 %20 %
-23 °C to -30 °C 50 %50 %
Outside temperatureWinter dieselKerosene
-25 °C to -30 °C 80 %20 %
-30 °C to -35 °C 50 %50 %
WARNING!
●Note that as a result of adding kerosene, the diesel is
more easily ignited.
CAUTION!
●Do not refuel with petrol. Never mix diesel with pet-
rol, even at low tempera tures. This would damage
the fuel system.
● Only mix diesel with kero sene in a container which
has been approved for holding fuels; do not mix
them in the fuel tank.
● Put the kerosene into the container first, then add
the diesel.

Alphabetical index1
A
Accessory socket 5-60
Accessory (Installation) 5
Active stability control system (ASC) 4-42Indicator lamp 4-44
Additional equipment 8-29
Air bag 2-47
Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning 5-13
Important operation tips for the air conditioning 5-22
Air purifier 5-23
Antenna 5-59
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 4-36 Warning lamp 4-38
Audio Error codes 5-54
Handling of compact discs 5-56
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player 5-24
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-52
Automated manual transmission 4-25 Oil 9-21
Automatic air conditioning 5-13
B
Battery 8-15 Charge warning lamp 3-12
Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 6-2
Specification 9-14 Bonnet 8-4
Brake
Anti-lock brake 4-36
Braking 4-35
Fluid 8-14, 9-21
Parking brake 4-6
Parking brake lever stroke 8-24
Power brakes 4-35
Warning lamp 3-9
Bulb capacity 8-41
C
Capacities 9-21
Cargo loads 4-45
Catalytic converter 8-3
Central door locks 1-9
Changing a fuse 8-35
Charge warning lamp 3-12
Chassis number 9-2
Check engine warning lamp 3-11
Child restraint 2-31
Child-protection rear doors 1-13
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle 7-4
Genuine leather 7-3
Interior of your vehicle 7-3
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-3
Clutch Fluid 8-14

Alphabetical index
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Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-31
Compact spare wheel 6-25
Cool box 5-66
Coolant (engine) 8-11, 9-21
Cup holder 5-69
D
Dead Lock System 1-10
Demister (rear window) 3-45
Diesel preheat indication lamp 3-9
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-33
Door-ajar warning lamp 3-13
Doors Central door locks 1-9
Child-protection 1-13
Dead Lock System 1-10
Lock and unlock 1-7
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Economical driving 4-2
Electric power steering system 4-40
Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors 4-12
Electric window control 1-18
Electrical system 9-14
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 1-3
Emergency starting 6-2
Engine Coolant 8-11, 9-21 High coolant temperat
ure warning lamp 3-13
Number 9-4
Oil 8-7
Oil and oil filter 9-21
Overheating 6-6
Specifications 9-12
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 7
Error codes 5-54
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-28
F
Fluid Brake fluid 8-14, 9-21
Clutch fluid 8-14, 9-21
Engine coolant 8-11, 9-21
Washer fluid 8-14, 9-21
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-21
For cold and snow weather 8-29
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Indicator lamp 3-8
Replacement 8-50
Switch 3-37
Front seat 2-5
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-49
Fuel

Alphabetical index3
Filling the fuel tank 3
Fuel gauge 3-6
Fuel selection 2
Fuel tank filler door release lever 3
Low fuel warning lamp 3-6
Modification/alterations to th e electrical or fuel systems 6
Tank capacity 3
Fuel consumption 9-17
Fuse links 8-30
Fuse load capacity 8-31
Fuse replacement 8-35
Fuses 8-30
G
Gauges 3-2, 3-7
General maintenance 8-28
Genuine parts 7
Glove box 5-65
H
Handling of compact discs 5-56
Hazard warning fl asher switch 3-37
Hazard warning i ndicator lamps 3-8
Head restraints 2-10
Headlamp levelling switch 3-34
Headlamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Headlamp flasher 3-34
Replacement 8-44 Switch 3-31
Heated mirror 4-13
Heated seats 2-7
Heater 5-7
High coolant temperature warning lamp 3-13
High-beam indicator lamp 3-8
High-mounted stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-63
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-29
Horn switch 3-46
How to drive a vehicle with automated manual transmission 4-30
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 4-14
Indicator and warning lamps 3-7
Indicator lamps 3-8
Inside rear-view mirror 4-10
Installation of accessories 5
Instruments 3-2
Interior lamps 5-61
J
Jack 6-21Storage 6-10
Jacking up the vehicle 6-23
Jump starting (Emerg ency starting) 6-2

Alphabetical index
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K
Keyless entry system 1-5
Keys 1-2
L
Labeling 9-2
Lamp monitor buzzer 3-33
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas) 8-28
Licence plate lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-67
Low fuel warning lamp 3-6
Lubricants 9-21
Luggage compartment lamp 5-63 Bulb capacity 8-43
Replacement 8-69
Luggage floor boxes 5-67
Luggage hooks 5-72
Luggage net 5-73
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player 5-24
M
Manual transmission 4-22
Oil 9-21
Map lamps 5-62
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 4-10
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-10 Modification/alterations to th
e electrical or fuel systems 6
Multi-centre display 3-14
N
Notes regarding diesel fuel 9-20
O
Odometer 3-4
Oil Automated manual transmission oil 9-21
Engine oil 8-7
Manual transmission oil 9-21
Oil pressure warning lamp 3-12
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-44
Other specifications 9-16
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-10 Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors 4-12
Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors 4-11
Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-8 Parking brake 4-6
Parking brake lever stroke 8-24
Position lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-48
Power brakes 4-35
Power steering