2008 MITSUBISHI COLT display

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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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Running-in recommendations
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During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles),
it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following
precautions as a guideline to aid
long life as well as future
economy and performance. ● Do not race the engine at high speeds.
● Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged
high-speed running.
● Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be
adhered to.
● Do not exceed loading limits.
● Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Petrol-powered vehicles Diesel-powered vehicles
Shift
point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with
turbocharger
1st gear 30 km/h
(19 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 35 km/h
(22 mph)
2nd gear 50 km/h
(31 mph) 55 km/h
(34 mph) 55 km/h
(34 mph) 65 km/h
(40 mph)
3rd gear 80 km/h
(50 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 90 km/h
(56 mph)
4th gear 110 km/h
(68 mph) 115 km/h
(71 mph) 115 km/h
(71 mph) 120 km/h
(75 mph)
5th gear 135 km/h
(84 mph) 140 km/h
(87 mph) 140 km/h
(87 mph) 150 km/h
(93 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1.5L DI-D 50 kW (68PS)1.5L DI-D 70 kW (95PS)
1st gear 25 km/h (16 mph) 25 km/h (16 mph)
2nd gear 40 km/h (25 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph)
3rd gear 65 km/h (40 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph)
4th gear 95 km/h (59 mph) 95 km/h (59 mph)
5th gear 125 km/h (78 mph) 125 km/h (78 mph)
Shift
point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with
turbocharger

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and make cer-tain that all warning lamps are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● A ticking noise may be heard after starting the engine.
This is not an abnormal condition. The noise will disap-
pear after a short time of engine running.
If the ticking noise continues after the engine has warmed
up, we recommend that you have your vehicle checked.
● If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
fully while cranking the engi ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal. 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 and make cer- tain that all warning lamps are functioning properly.
5. Place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position and confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator display.
Refer to “Moving the allshift lever” on page 4-27.
CAUTION!
● When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you st art 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 “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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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.