2008 MITSUBISHI COLT manual transmission

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position withoutdepressing the acceler ator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● For safety, the vehicle is designed so that the engine will
not start unless the allshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. Place the allshift leve r in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion before starting the engine.
● If you turn the ignition key to the “START” position when
the gearshift is not in the “N” (Neutral) position, the
allshift indicator display will behave as follows to indicate
that the engine will not start.
• Gearshift in “S” (Stand by) position: An “A” or “1” will
flash several times.
• Gearshift in “R” (reverse) position: An “R” will flash
several times.
Confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator dis-
play.
● If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
fully while cranking the engi ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal.
Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles)E00601800073
Vehicles with manual transmission 1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
CAUTION!
●When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you start the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.The diesel preheat indicator lamp will first illuminate, and
then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed.
NOTE● If the engine is cold, the dies el preheat indicator lamp will
be on for a longer time.
● If the engine has not started within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indicator lamp has gone out, return the
ignition key to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key to
the “ON” position to preheat the engine again.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts. Vehicles with automated manual transmission
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. The diesel preheat indicator lamp will first illuminate, and
then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed.
NOTE● If the engine is cold, the dies el preheat indicator lamp will
be on for a longer time.
● If the engine has not started within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indicator lamp went out, return the igni-
tion key to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key to the
“ON” position to preheat the engine again.

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The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. Be sure
to always fully depress the clutch pedal before attempting to
shift the lever.
NOTE●
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal again;
the shift will then be easier to make.
● To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the gearshift
lever to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then shift it into
reverse.
● To avoid grinding noises when shifting into reverse, wait
approximately 3 seconds with the clutch depressed when
the vehicle is stationary.
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Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed
matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive
engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and
damage the engine.
CAUTION!
● Do not move the gearshif t lever into reverse while
the vehicle is moving forward; doing so will damage
the transmission.
● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-
ing as this will cause prem ature clutch wear or dam-
age.

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Automated manual transmission
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An automated manual transmission is a transmission in which
operation of the clutch and shifting of gears are performed
automatically under electronic control. The transmission has 6
forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
It is possible to choose between
an automatic mode and a man-
ual mode by using the allshift lever (A). ● Manual mode: The driver ef fects gearshifts using the
allshift lever, and the clutch is controlled automatically.
● Automatic mode: Gearshifts take place automatically in
accordance with the vehicle speed, and the clutch is con-
trolled automatically.
The currently selected shift po sition, manual mode or auto-
matic mode is indicated on the allshift indicator display (B).
AB

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Allshift lever position and allshift indicator displayE00612600042
Allshift indicator displayAllshift lever positionDescription
N (Neutral) Power is not transmitted. This is the only position in which the engine can
be started.
R (Reverse) This position is used for reversing.
S (Stand by) automatic
mode* Gearshifts are performed automatically at all vehicle speeds (from a stand-
ing start right up to highway speeds).
through manual
mode* + (UP
SHIFT) Shift up
Gearshifts can be performed from 1st gear to 6th
gear using the allshift lever.
- (DOWN
SHIFT) Shift down
or S (Stand by)The indicator shows the recommended gearshift points for fuel-efficient
driving.
N (Neutral) or
R (Reverse) or
S (Stand by) If you do not depress the brake pedal when moving the selector lever from
the “N” (Neutral) position to the “S” (Stand by) position (or vice versa) or
from the “N” (Neutral) position to the “R” (Reverse) position (or vice
versa), the indicator w
ill show that a gearshift has not taken place.
*: When the allshift lever is moved from the “S” (Stand by) positi on to the “A” (Auto) position, the transmission switches to the auto-
matic mode or to the manual mode.

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NOTE●You must have the brake pedal firmly depressed when
moving the allshift lever. If you only move the allshift
lever (without depressing the brake pedal), a gearshift will
not take place. At this time, a “0” will appear on the
allshift indicator display to show that a gearshift has not
taken place. Depress the brake pedal to cause the gearshift
to take place. The allshift indicator display will show the
selected gearshift position.
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Automatic mode or manual mode can be selected whether the
vehicle is stationary or in motion.
When the allshift lever is pl aced in the “A” (Auto) position
from the “S” (Stand by) position, the transmission switches
from automatic mode to manual mode or vice versa and the
currently selected mode is i ndicated on the allshift indicator
display. In automatic mode, “A” is shown, and in manual
mode, “1 through 6” is shown on the allshift indicator display.
NOTE● When you turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position, the mode selection used up to that
point will be erased. When you subsequently turn the igni-
tion switch to the “ON” position, a mode will automati-
cally be selected as follows:
• 1500 models (5-door models , petrol-powered vehicles):
automatic mode
• Except for 1500 models (5-door models, petrol-powered
vehicles): manual mode
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Performing gearshifts (manual mode)E00612900058
1. Select manual mode using the allshift lever. Refer to“Choosing between automatic mode and manual mode”
on page 4-28.
2. While holding th e accelerator pedal steady, move the
allshift lever in the + (UP SHIFT) or - (DOWN SHIFT)
direction. The currently select ed gear is indicated on the
allshift indicator display. + (UP SHIFT)
Push the allshift lever forw ard once to shift up one gear.
- (DOWN SHIFT) Push the allshift lever back ward once to shift down one
gear.
NOTE● During vehicle operation, the transmission automatically
shifts down when the vehicl e speed decreases. It selects
1st gear just before the vehicle reaches a standstill.
through
UP SHIFT DOWN SHIFT
CAUTION!
●To maintain good runnin g performance, the trans-
mission may refuse to perf orm an upshift when the
allshift lever is moved to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” posi-
tion at certain vehicle speed s. Also, to prevent over-
revving the engine, the lever is moved to the “-
(SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle speeds.
●Hard engine braking and sharp acceleration can
cause the tyres to slip on the road surface. Perform
downshifts in a manner a ppropriate for the current
road conditions and vehicle speed.

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cle with automated
manual transmission
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1. Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.
2. Place the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by) position if
you wish to drive forward an d in the “R” (Reverse) posi-
tion if you wish to reverse. Confirm that either an “A”, a
“1” or an “R” is shown by th e allshift indicator display.
NOTE●If the brake pedal is not depressed when the allshift lever
is moved, a gearshift will not take place. At this time, the
driver is notified by a “0” on the allshift indicator display.
Depress the brake pedal to cause the gearshift to take
place. The allshift indicator display will show the selected
gearshift position.
3. Choose between automatic mode and manual mode with the allshift lever. Refer to “Choosing between automatic
mode and manual mode” on page 4-28.
4. Confirm safety around the vehi cle, then release the park-
ing brake.
5. Start moving by gradually easing off the brake pedal
while gently applying pressu re to the accelerator pedal.
NOTE●When driving away on a slippe ry road, push the allshift
lever forward into the “+ (UP SHIFT)” position from the
“S” (Stand by) position. This causes the transmission to
shift into the 2nd gear which is better for smooth driving
away on a slippery road. At th is time, the allshift indicator
display shows “2”. Push the allshift lever to the “-
(DOWN SHIFT)” side to shift back to the 1st gear.,or