2008 MITSUBISHI COLT tow

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4Parking
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Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb and move the vehicle
forward until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Set the parking brake and place the gearshift lever into the “R”
(Reverse) position (with manual transmission) or the allshift
lever into the “R” (Reverse) position (with automated manual
transmission).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and move the vehicle
back until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Set the parking brake and place th e gearshift lever into the 1st
position (with manual transmission) or the allshift lever into
the “S” (Stand by) position (with automated manual transmis-
sion).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
NOTE● If your vehicle has an automated manual transmission,
place the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by) position or
“R” (Reverse) position before stopping the engine.
If you move the allshift lever after stopping the engine, a
gearshift will not take place.
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place. Leaving the engine running risks
injury or death from accidental ly moving the gearshift lever
(manual transmission) or the allshift lever (automated manual
transmission) or the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the
passenger compartment.
Where you park
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over kerbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when travelling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.
When leaving the vehicle
Always remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all
doors and the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
WARNING!
● Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.

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The outside mirror can be folded in towards the side window to
prevent damage when parking in narrow areas.
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When the rear window demister switch is pressed, the outside
rear-view mirrors are demisted or defrosted. Current will flow
through the heater element insi de the mirrors, thus clearing
away frost or condensation.
The indicator lamp (A) will illuminate while the demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.

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Cargo loads
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Cargo load precautions
CAUTION!
●
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels are raised off the ground, the traction
control system (TCL) may operate, resulting in an
accident. When towing th e vehicle with the front
wheels raised, keep the ig nition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position. When towing the vehi-
cle with the rear wheels raised, keep the ignition
switch in the “ACC” position.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-36.
CAUTION!
● Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the top of
the seat-back. Be sure that your cargo or luggage
cannot move once your vehicle is moving.
Having either the rear view blocked, or your cargo
being thrown inside the cabin if you suddenly have
to brake can cause a serious accident or injury.
●Load heavy cargo or luggage in the front of the vehi-
cle. If the load in the back of the vehicle is too heavy,
steering may become unstable.

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4Trailer towing
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In order to tow a trailer with you
r vehicle, have a trailer towing
device mounted that meets all th e relevant regulations in your
area. Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer may differ
from country to country. You are advised to comply with the
regulations in each area.
NOTE● If you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful attention to
the following points.
Maximum towable weight with brake and
maximum trailer-nose weight
Never exceed the maximum towabl e weight with brake and the
maximum trailer-nose weight as listed in the specifications.
(Refer to page 9-9.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than 1, 000 m above
sea-level, reduce your weight by 10 % of the gross combina-
tion weight for every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as
the engine output is lowered owing to the decrease in atmos-
pheric pressure.
Tow bar mounting specifications
See the following table for fixing points (A) for the tow bar.
CAUTION!
● Danger of Accident!
A tow bar should be fitted according to
MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.

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Operating hints
●Do not let the clutch slip and do not increase the engine
speed more than necessary when starting.
● Be sure that the driving speed does not exceed the 100
km/h (62 mph) for trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you comply with the local
regulations if the driving speed with a trailer is limited to
less than 100 km/h (62 mph).
● To prevent shocks from an overrun brake, depress the
brake pedal lightly at first and then more strongly.
● To make full use of engine braking, change to a lower
gear before descending a slope.
● The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis will be under addi-
tional strain when towing a trailer.
● The heavier weight and high er rolling and air resistance
will increase fuel consumption.

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For ordinary demisting
Use this setting to keep the windscreen and door windows clear
of mist, and to keep leg area heating (when driving in rain or
snow).
1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the position shown in the illustration.
3. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temper ature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial. For quick demisting

1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the blower speed to th e maximum blower speed posi-
tion.
4. Set the temperature to the maximum temperature position.
NOTE● To demist effectively, direct the air flow from the side
ventilators towards the door windows.

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For quick demisting

1. Set the mode selection dial to the position shown in the illustration.
2. Set your blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE● While the mode selection dial is set to the position shown
in the illustration, the air conditioning will operate auto-
matically and the outside air pos ition will also be selected
automatically. (In this case, the air conditioning indicator
will not change)
● To demist effectively, direct the air flow from the side
ventilators towards the door windows.
● Do not set the temperature control dial to the max. cool
position. Cool air will blow against the window glasses
and form mist on them.
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To introduce air into the vehicle during hot weather, set the air
selection switch (A) to the outside position and set the temper-
ature control dial to the positions shown in the illustration. Be
sure to set the temperature control dial all the way to the left.
Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE●Turn the mode selection dial clockwise and air will flow
to the leg area and the windscreen.
30°

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●In the following circumstan ces, moisture can form on
discs and inside the audio system, preventing normal
operation. • When there is high humidity (for example, when it is raining).
• When the temperature suddenly rises, such as right after
the heater is turned on in cold weather.
In this case, wait until the moisture has had time to dry
out.
● When the CD player is subj ected to violent vibrations,
such as during off-road dr iving, the tracking may not
work.
● When storing compact discs, always store them in their
separate cases. Never place compact discs in direct sun-
light, or in any place where th e temperature or humidity is
high.
● Never touch the flat surface of the disc where there isn’t a
label. This will damage the disc surface and could affect
the sound quality. When handling a compact disc, always
hold it by the outer edge and the centre hole. ●
To clean a disc, use a soft, cl ean, dry cloth. Wipe directly
from the centre hole towards the outer edge. Do not wipe
in a circle. Never use any chemicals such as benzine, paint
thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the
disc.
● Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pencil, etc. to write
on the label surface of the disc.