2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Owner's Manual (in English)

Overview
Rear turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-57
Reversing lamp (LHD vehicles)
P. 8 - 6 2
Rear fog lamp (RHD vehicles)
P. 3-38, 8-62 Stop and tail lamps P. 8-57
Licence plate lamps P. 8-67
Tailgate P. 1-14
Rear window wiper and
washer P. 3-44
Rear fog lamp
(LHD vehicles)
P. 3-38, 8-62
Reversing lamp
(RHD vehicles)
P. 8-62 Antenna P. 5-59
High-mounted stop lamps
P. 8-63
3-door models
Tyre inflation pressures P. 8-19
Changing tyres P. 6-28
Tyre rotation P. 8-21
Tyre chains P. 8-22
Wheel covers* P. 6-34

Overview
Electric window control
P. 1 - 1 8
Locking and unlocking
P. 1 - 7
Keyless entry system*
P. 1 - 5
Front fog lamps*
P. 3-37, 8-50 Side turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Front turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Bonnet P. 8-4
Fuel tank filler P. 3 Outside rear-view
mirrors P. 4-10
Windscreen wipers P.3-39
Headlamps, high beam
P. 3-31, 8-46 Position lamps
P. 3-31, 8-48 Headlamps, low beam
P. 3-31, 8-44
5-door models

Overview
Tyre inflation pressures P.8-19
Changing tyres P. 6-28
Tyre rotation P. 8-21
Tyre chains P. 8-22
Wheel covers* P. 6-34
Reversing lamps P. 8-57 Rear turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-57
Tail lamps (LHD vehicles)
P. 8-57
Rear fog lamp/Tail lamps (RHD
vehicles) P. 3-38, 8-57 Stop lamps P. 8-57
Licence plate lamps P. 8-67
Tailgate P. 1-14
Rear window wiper and
washer P. 3-44
Rear fog lamp/Tail lamps
(LHD vehicles)
P. 3-38, 8-57
Tail lamps (RHD vehicles)
P. 8 - 5 7 Antenna P. 5-59
High-mounted stop lamps
P. 8-63
5-door models

General information
Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Modification/alterations to the electrical
or fuel systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General information
Fuel selection
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NOTE●Petrol-powered vehicles have a knock control system,
which allows you to use unleaded petrol 90 RON as an
emergency measure if unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher
is not available. In such cases, you don’t need to adjust the
engine.
If unleaded petrol 90 RON is used, the engine perform-
ance level will be reduced. ●
Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you re fuel the vehicle. The addi-
tive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using an
unsuitable additive could cause the engine to malfunction.
For details, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
● Poor quality petrol can cause problems such as hard start-
ing, stalling, engine noise and hesitation. If your experi-
ence these problems, try another brand and/or grade of
petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes, have the system
checked as soon as possible at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
Recommended fuel Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane number (EN 228)
95 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN 590)
51 or higher
CAUTION!
●
In the case of petrol-pow ered vehicles, the use of
leaded fuel can result in serious damage to the
engine and catalytic converter. Never use leaded
fuel.
● Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to use only die-
sel fuel that meets the EN 590 standard.
The use of any other type of diesel fuel will adversely
affect the engine’s performance and durability.

General information3
Filling the fuel tank
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Fuel tank capacity
47 litres
Refueling
1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear left side of yourvehicle.
The fuel tank filler door can be opened from inside the
vehicle with the fuel tank filler door release lever located
at the side of the driver’s seat.WARNING!
● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned or seriously injured when handling
it. When refueling your vehicle, always turn off the
engine and keep away from flames, sparks, and
smoking materials. Always ha ndle fuel in well-venti-
lated outdoor areas.
● Before removing the fuel cap, get rid of your body’s
static electricity by touchi ng a metal part on either
the car or the fuel pump. Any static electricity on
your body could create a spark that ignites fuel
vapor.
● Perform the whole refueling process (opening the
fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by
yourself. Do not let any other person come near the
fuel tank filler. If you allow another person to help
you and that person is carrying static electricity, fuel
vapor could be ignited.
●Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until
refueling is finished. If you move away and do some-
thing else (for example, clean your windscreen) dur-
ing the refueling process, you could pick up a fresh
charge of static electricity.
●Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains
toxic substances.
● Keep doors and windows cl osed while refueling the
vehicle. If they are open , fuel vapor could get into
the cabin.
LHD

4 General information
3. Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowly turning the capanticlockwise.RHD
A- Remove
B- Close
CAUTION!
● As the fuel system may be under pressure, remove
the fuel tank filler tube ca p slowly. This will relieve
any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in
the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherw ise, fuel may spray out,
injuring you or others.