2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Owner's Manual (in English)

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Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
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This indication lamp illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the “ON” position. As
the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out
and the engine can be started.
NOTE●If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
● When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat
indication lamp went out, return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn
the switch to the “ON” position to preheat
the engine again.
Wa r n i n g l a m p s
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Brake warning lampE00502501099
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and the lamp goes
off after a few seconds. Always make sure that
the lamp goes off before beginning to drive.
With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warn-
ing lamp illuminates under the following condi-
tions:
● When the parking brake lever has been
engaged.
With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warn-
ing lamp illuminates and a buzzer sounds under
the following conditions: ● When the brake fluid level in the reservoir
falls to a low level.
● The vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h with the
parking brake applied.

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CAUTION!
●If either of the si tuations described
below occurs, there is a risk of reduced
brake effectiveness. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place and we recommend you to
have it checked.
• The brake warning lamp does not illuminate when the parking brake is
applied or does not turn off when the
parking brake is released.
• The brake warning lamp remains
illuminated during driving.
● If the brake warnin g lamp comes on at
the same time as the ABS warning
lamp, the brake force distribution
function may be not working so hard
braking could make the vehicle unsta-
ble. Avoid hard braking and high-
speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and we recommend you consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
● The vehicle should be brought to a halt
in the following manner when brake
performance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than
usual. Even if the brake pedal moves
down to the very end of its possible
stroke, keep it pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine
braking to reduce your speed and
slowly pull the parking brake lever to
park your vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to operate
the stop lamp (brake lamp) to alert
the vehicles behind you.
CAUTION!

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Check engine warning lampE00502600918
This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine and
automated manual transmission control systems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems,
this lamp illuminates and a buzzer sounds.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable
and not need towing, we recommend you to have
the system checked as soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position. If it does not go off after a few seconds,
we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
NOTE● The engine electr onic control module
accommodating the onboard diagnostic sys-
tem has various fault data (especially about
the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag-
nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a battery
cable when the check engine warning lamp
is ON.
CAUTION!
● Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emis-
sion control system. It could also affect
fuel economy and drivability.
● If the lamp does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, we recommend you to
have the system checked.
●If the lamp illuminates while the
engine is running, avoid driving at
high speeds and we recommend you to
have the system checked.
During vehicle operation with the
lamp illuminated, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the accel-
erator pedal.
CAUTION!

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Charge warning lampE00502700036
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and the lamp goes
off after the engine has started.
In the event of a fault in the charging system, the
warning lamp comes on and a buzzer sounds.
Oil pressure warning lampE00502800053
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and the lamp goes
off after the engine has started. If it illuminates
and a buzzer sounds while the engine is running,
the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine
is running, turn the engine off and have it
inspected.
NOTE● The oil pressure warning lamp should not
be treated as an indi cation of the engine’s
oil level. The oil level must be checked
using the dipstick.
CAUTION!
● If the warning lamp illuminates and a
buzzer sounds while the engine is run-
ning, there is a problem in the charg-
ing system. In this case, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and
we recommend you to have it checked.
CAUTION!
●If this lamp illum inates when the
engine oil level is not low, have it
inspected.
● This warning lamp does not indicate
the amount of oil in the crankcase.
This must be determined by checking
the oil level on the dipstick, while the
engine is switched off.
● If you continue driving with low engine
oil level or with this warning lamp illu-
minated, engine seizure may occur.

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High coolant temperature warning
lamp
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This lamp illuminates and a buzzer sounds if the
coolant temperature beco mes excessively high.
NOTE●The high coolant temperature warning lamp
may illuminate when the vehicle has been
driven at high speeds or on hilly roads. This
flashing does not necessarily indicate a
problem. It should stop if you keep the
engine running for a while or continue driv-
ing the vehicle.
Door-ajar warning lampE00503300215
This lamp illuminates when a door or the tailgate
is either open or incompletely closed.
A buzzer sounds if the vehicle speed exceeds
5 km/h with a door or the tailgate ajar.
CAUTION!
●If the lamp illuminates during vehicle
operation, it indicate s that the engine is
possibly overheating . Continued driv-
ing could make the engine fail. Imme-
diately stop the vehi cle in a safe place
and take appropriate action. (Refer to
“Engine overheating” on page 6-6.)CAUTION!
● Before moving your vehicle, check that
the warning lamp is OFF.

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3Multi-centre display
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When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” position, the digital
clock is displayed in the Multi-
centre display. When the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position, the momentary fuel con-
sumption and outside temperature are displayed alongside the
digital clock.
WARNING!
● When operating th e system for a prolonged period,
make sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated
area to avoid the accumulation of toxic fumes inside
and outside of the passenger compartment.
CAUTION!
● The driver should not opera te the display while the
vehicle is in motion.
● When operating the system, stop the vehicle in a safe
area.

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NOTE●The display unit (ex. km or mile) and brightness can be changed as desired. (Refer to “ Display brightness adjustment” on page
3-26 and “Display unit selection” on pa ge 3-28.) When the system cannot provide a definite value for momentary fuel con-
sumption/average fuel consumption/driving rang e/average speed, it is displayed as “---”.
● The figure on the display varies according to the conditions unde r which a vehicle is travelling (road conditions, the manner in
which the vehicle is being driven, etc.).
Observe the display for reference because the figure on the display may differ from the actual figure.
A- Outside temperature → P. 3-19
B- Driving information → P. 3-20
C- Digital clock → P. 3-16

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Digital clockE00503700091
Following modes are available for digital clock adjustment:● For vehicles with MITSUBIS HI MOTORS genuine audio
automatic mode and manual mode
● Except for vehicles with MITSUBISHI MOTORS genu-
ine audio manual mode only Select the automatic mode or
the manual mode by performing
the following operations: 1. Enter the function setup mode by pushing the “MENU”
button.