2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Owner's Manual (in English)

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NOTE●If the driving range drops below 50 km (30 miles) while
the driving range is displaye d, the display shows “---”.
When this occurs, top up the fu el tank as soon as possible.
● The driving range varies depending on road conditions,
the manner of driving and other related factors. Conse-
quently, the display should be used only as a guide. It is
recommended that you add fuel as soon as the low fuel
warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates.
(Refer to “Low fuel warning lamp” on page 3-6.)
● Refueling will update the driving range indication.
● The driving range displayed is based on previous fuel con-
sumption data. Disconnecting the battery cable will result
in the deletion of existing fuel consumption data, which
will affect the unit’s calculations.
● The driving range figure can occasionally increase if the
vehicle is stopped on an inclin e. This is because the fuel
has moved in the tank because of the incline and is not
considered to be a fault.
Average speedE00509500059
This value shows the average speed (in km/h or mph) since the
display was reset. Refer to “To reset the display” on page 3-22.

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●Automatic reset mode
When 4 hours have passed after the ignition switch is
turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position, the display is
automatically reset. It then shows “---”.
● Manual reset mode
If you reset the display at the time when you want to start
the measurements, average speed from that point of time
can be displayed.
To reset the display, push the “DISP” button for about 5
seconds or more.
NOTE● While the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
automatic reset mode is perm anently selected. If you wish
to make continuous measur ements, select the manual
mode.
Display brightness adjustmentE00509600050
1. Press and hold down button (A), then press the “H” button (B) within 1 second. A buzzer will sound, and the system
will allow adjustment of the display brightness.

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2. Adjust the brightness by pressing the “H” button (B) or“M” button (C). 3. Press the “SET” button (D) to determine the setting. The
display will return to the original display item.
NOTE● To cancel the brightness adju sting procedure before com-
pletion, press the button (A).
● If the “SET” button (D) is not pressed for about 15 sec-
onds or longer in the middle of the adjustment, the cur-
rently selected brightness is set automatically. Then, the
display returns to the original display item.H- Increase brightness
M- Decrease brightness

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Display unit selectionE00509700064
It is possible to change the units in which distance, fuel con-
sumption, and time are displayed.
NOTE●Except for vehicles with MITSUBISHI MOTORS genu-
ine audio, only the unit of momentary fuel consumption
can be changed to km or miles.
1. Press and hold down button (A), then press the “M” but- ton (B) within 1 second. A bu zzer will sound, and the sys-
tem will allow units to be changed. 2. Use the “H” button (C) or “M” button (B) to select the
desired speed unit, then press the “SET” button (D) to
enter the setting.
H - km
M - mile

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3. If the km unit was selected in step 2, the fuel consumptionunit must be subsequently selected using the “H” button
(C) or “M” button (B).
Use the “H” button (C) or “M” button (B) to select the
desired fuel consumption unit, then press the “SET” but-
ton (D) to enter the setting. 4. When you have finished setting the fuel consumption unit
(or if you selected miles in step 2), the system will require
you to proceed to select, us ing the “H” button (C) or “M”
button (B), whether times should be displayed in the 12-
hour format or in the 24-hour format. The currently
selected format will be displayed.
H - L/100km
M - km/L

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Use the “H” button (C) or “M” button (B) to choose your
desired time display format, and then press the “SET” but-
ton (D) to enter the setting. 5. The display will return to the original display item.
NOTE●
If you selected the mile unit in step 2, the speed and fuel
consumption units will be as follows.
• Speed: mph (miles per hour)
• Fuel consumption: mpg (miles per gallon)
● To cancel the unit setting procedure before completion,
press the button (A).
● The outside temperature and digital clock are not shown
during the unit selecting procedure.
● If the “SET” button is not pressed for about 15 seconds or
longer in the middle of the selection, the currently
selected unit is set automatical ly. Then, the display returns
to the original display item.
H - 12-hour format
M - 24-hour format

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Combination headlamp
s and dipper switch
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Headlamps
NOTE●Do not leave the headlamps and other lamps on for a long
time while the engine is stationary (not running). A run-
down battery could result.
● When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometime s becomes foggy. This is the
same phenomenon as when window glass mists up on a
humid day, and does not indicate a functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will remove the
fog. However, if water gathers inside the lamp, we recom-
mend you to have it checked.
Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
All lamps off
Position, tail, licence plate and instrument panel lamps on
Headlamps and other lamps go on

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Type 2
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
NOTE●If the front fog lamps (if so equipped) turn on when they
are supposed to with the switch in the “AUTO” position,
the lamps turn off automatically with the engine switch
off.
● Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off con-
trol by affixing a sticker or label to the windscreen. Also,
do not put any water-repellent coating on the windscreen.
● If the lamps do not turn on or off with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, manually operate the switch and we
recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the lamp
switch is set to the “ ” (OFF) position, the low beam of the
headlamps, tail lamps, etc., will illuminate.
All lamps off
AUTO With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, head-
lamps, position, tail, licence plate, and instrument panel
lamps turn on and off automatically in accordance with
outside light level. All lamps turn off automatically
when the ignition switch is turned to “OFF” position.
Position, tail, licence plate and instrument panel lamps
on
Headlamps and other lamps go on