2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Owner's Manual (in English)

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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.
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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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5. Place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position andconfirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator display.
Refer to “Moving the allshift lever” on page 4-27. 6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without
depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● For safety, the vehicle is desi gned so that the engine will
not start unless the allshift le ver is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. Place the allshift le ver 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.

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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.
Changing gearsE00610600022
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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Economical driving speedE00610700573
The following shift points ar e recommended to assist fuel
economy. The driver may vary these points to suit driving con-
ditions and load.
Petrol-powered vehicles Diesel-powered vehicles
Shift point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with turbo- charger
1st gear to
2nd gear 25 km/h
(16 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 25 km/h
(16 mph)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 40 km/h
(25 mph) 50 km/h
(31 mph) 50 km/h
(31 mph) 50 km/h
(31 mph)
3rd gear to 4th gear 65 km/h
(40 mph) 80 km/h
(50 mph) 80 km/h
(50 mph) 75 km/h
(47 mph)
4th gear to 5th gear 85 km/h
(53 mph) 105 km/h
(65 mph) 105 km/h
(65 mph) 95 km/h
(59 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1.5L DI-D
50kW (68PS)1.5L DI-D
70kW (95PS)
1st gear to 2nd gear 10 km/h (6 mph) 15 km/h (9 mph)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 20 km/h (12 mph) 25 km/h (16 mph)
3rd gear to 4th gear 35 km/h (22 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph)
4th gear to 5th gear 50 km/h (31 mph) 55 km/h (34 mph)

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Possible driving speedE00610800734
Petrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles
5th gear is an overdrive ratio and its use reduces engine speed
below that of the 4th gear. Us
e 5th gear whenever vehicle
speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Shift
point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with turbo- charger
1st gear 45 km/h
(28 mph) 45 km/h
(28 mph) 45 km/h
(28 mph) 50 km/h
(31 mph)
2nd gear 80 km/h
(50 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 95 km/h
(59 mph)
3rd gear 120 km/h
(75 mph) 130 km/h
(81 mph) 130 km/h
(81 mph) 135 km/h
(84 mph)
4th gear 165 km/h
(100 mph) 170 km/h
(110 mph) 170 km/h
(110 mph) 180 km/h
(110 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1.5L DI-D 50 kW (68PS)1.5L DI-D 70 kW (95PS)
1st gear 35 km/h (22 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph)
2nd gear 65 km/h (40 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph)
3rd gear 100 km/h (62 mph) 100 km/h (62 mph)
4th gear 145 km/h (90 mph) 145 km/h (90 mph)

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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.