2008 MITSUBISHI COLT ignition

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Fuel gaugeE00500700162
The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in the fuel tank when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Fuel lid mark
The fuel lid mark (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler door is
located on the left side of the vehicle (Refer to “Filling the fuel
tank” on page 3).
Low fuel warning lampE00508100117
If the remaining fuel level becomes low with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position, the low fuel warning lamp (A)
comes on and a buzzer sounds. Refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE●On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the
tank, the low fuel warning lamp may indicate incorrectly.
1- Full
0- Empty
CAUTION!
● Do not drive with an extr emely low fuel level; run-
ning out of fuel could caus e damage to the catalytic
converter.

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Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
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This indication lamp illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the “ON” position. As
the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out
and the engine can be started.
NOTE●If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
● When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat
indication lamp went out, return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn
the switch to the “ON” position to preheat
the engine again.
Wa r n i n g l a m p s
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Brake warning lampE00502501099
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and the lamp goes
off after a few seconds. Always make sure that
the lamp goes off before beginning to drive.
With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warn-
ing lamp illuminates under the following condi-
tions:
● When the parking brake lever has been
engaged.
With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warn-
ing lamp illuminates and a buzzer sounds under
the following conditions: ● When the brake fluid level in the reservoir
falls to a low level.
● The vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h with the
parking brake applied.

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Check engine warning lampE00502600918
This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine and
automated manual transmission control systems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems,
this lamp illuminates and a buzzer sounds.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable
and not need towing, we recommend you to have
the system checked as soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position. If it does not go off after a few seconds,
we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
NOTE● The engine electr onic control module
accommodating the onboard diagnostic sys-
tem has various fault data (especially about
the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag-
nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a battery
cable when the check engine warning lamp
is ON.
CAUTION!
● Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emis-
sion control system. It could also affect
fuel economy and drivability.
● If the lamp does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, we recommend you to
have the system checked.
●If the lamp illuminates while the
engine is running, avoid driving at
high speeds and we recommend you to
have the system checked.
During vehicle operation with the
lamp illuminated, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the accel-
erator pedal.
CAUTION!

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Charge warning lampE00502700036
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and the lamp goes
off after the engine has started.
In the event of a fault in the charging system, the
warning lamp comes on and a buzzer sounds.
Oil pressure warning lampE00502800053
This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position, and the lamp goes
off after the engine has started. If it illuminates
and a buzzer sounds while the engine is running,
the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine
is running, turn the engine off and have it
inspected.
NOTE● The oil pressure warning lamp should not
be treated as an indi cation of the engine’s
oil level. The oil level must be checked
using the dipstick.
CAUTION!
● If the warning lamp illuminates and a
buzzer sounds while the engine is run-
ning, there is a problem in the charg-
ing system. In this case, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and
we recommend you to have it checked.
CAUTION!
●If this lamp illum inates when the
engine oil level is not low, have it
inspected.
● This warning lamp does not indicate
the amount of oil in the crankcase.
This must be determined by checking
the oil level on the dipstick, while the
engine is switched off.
● If you continue driving with low engine
oil level or with this warning lamp illu-
minated, engine seizure may occur.

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3Multi-centre display
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When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” position, the digital
clock is displayed in the Multi-
centre display. When the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position, the momentary fuel con-
sumption and outside temperature are displayed alongside the
digital clock.
WARNING!
● When operating th e system for a prolonged period,
make sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated
area to avoid the accumulation of toxic fumes inside
and outside of the passenger compartment.
CAUTION!
● The driver should not opera te the display while the
vehicle is in motion.
● When operating the system, stop the vehicle in a safe
area.

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NOTE●The outside temperature can be displayed from -40 °C to
50 °C.
● The outside temperature displayed may differ from the
actual temperature on account of surrounding conditions,
driving conditions, etc.
● When the outside temperatur e is below -40 °C or over
50 °C, the display will remain -40 °C or 50 °C.Driving informationE00509000054
For vehicles with MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine
audio
The momentary fuel consumption, average fuel consumption,
driving range and average speed can be displayed.
When the ignition switch is turn ed “ON”, the display shows the
4 items sequentially and returns to the original display that is
shown before the ignition switch was last turned “OFF”.
NOTE● If the “DISP” button is pressed while the display is scroll-
ing through the sequence mentioned above, the display
stops scrolling and shows the item that was shown before
the ignition switch was last turned to the “OFF” position.
Except for vehicles with MITSUBISHI MOTORS
genuine audio
Only the momentary fuel consumption can be displayed. Refer
to “Momentary fuel consumption” on page 3-21.

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Average fuel consumptionE00509300057
This value shows the average fuel consumption (in L/100km,
km/L or mpg).
NOTE●When the ignition switch is turned on, the average fuel
consumption which was being displayed when the igni-
tion switch was previously turned off will be displayed
once again.
● Average fuel consumption va ries according to the condi-
tions under which a vehicle is travelling (road conditions,
the manner in which the vehicle is being driven, etc.).
Observe this display for reference because the fuel con-
sumption display may differ from the actual fuel con-
sumption. To reset the display
You can switch from the automa
tic reset mode to the manual
reset mode by performing the following operations:
1. Press and hold down button (A), then press the “SET” button (B) within 1 second, and a buzzer will sound and
the reset mode will be changed.

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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 fu el consumption from that
point of time can be displayed.
Push the “DISP” button for more than 5 seconds.
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.
Driving rangeE00509400045
This value shows the distance (in km or miles) that can be
driven on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank.