2008 MITSUBISHI COLT turn signal

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Jacking up the vehicle
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1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition
key to the “LOCK” position, move the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automated manual transmission, move
the allshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position, turn the
ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
With an automated manual tr ansmission vehicle, confirm
that there is an “A” or “1” in the allshift indicator display.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up a warning triangle,
flashing signal lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from the
vehicle, and have all your passengers leave the vehicle. 5. To prevent the vehicle from roll
ing when it is raised on the
jack, place a chock or block (A) at the tyre that is diago-
nally opposite from the tyre (B) you are changing.
NOTE● The chock shown in the illustration does not come with
your vehicle. It is recommended that you keep one in the
vehicle for use if needed.
● If a chock is not available, use a stone or any other object
that is large enough to hold the wheel in position.
WARNING!
●Be sure to apply a chock to the correct tyre when
jacking up the vehi cle. If the vehicle moves while
jacked up, the jack could slip out of position and
cause an accident.

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2. Remove the clamp (B) which secures the spare wheel byturning it anticlockwise. Take out the spare wheel.
To install
To install the spare wheel, ti ghten the clamp by turning it
clockwise until the sp are wheel cannot move.
How to change a tyre
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Before changing a tyre, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat
location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position, move the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automated manual transmission, move
the allshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position, turn the
ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
With an automated manual tran smission vehicle, confirm
that there is an “R” in th e allshift indicator display.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers an d set up a warning triangle,
flashing signal lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from the
vehicle, and have all your passengers leave the vehicle.

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Bulb capacityE01003200043
When replacing a bulb, use a new bulb with the same wattage
and colour.
OutsideE01003301344
Codes in parentheses indicate bulb types.
Front (3-door models)
1- Headlamps, high beam: 55 W (H7)
2- Headlamps, low beam: 55 W (H7)
3- Position lamps: 5 W (W5W)
4- Front turn-signal lamps: 21 W (P21W)
5- Side turn-signal lamps: 5 W (WY5W)
6- Front fog lamps*: 55 W (H11)
Front (5-door models)

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Codes in parentheses indicate bulb types.
7- High-mounted stop lamps: 5 W (W5W)
Rear (3-door models)
Rear (5-door models)
8- Stop and tail lamps (3-door models): 21/5 W (P21/5W)Stop lamps (5-door models): 21 W (P21W)
9- Rear turn-signal lamps (3-door models): 21 W (P21W) Rear turn-signal lamps (5-door models): 21 W (PY21W)
10- Reversing lamps (5-door models): 21 W (P21W) 11- Rear fog lamp (3-door models, driver’s side): 21 W (P21W) Reversing lamp (3-door models, passenger’s side): 21 W
(P21W)
Rear fog lamp/Tail lamp (5-door models, driver’s side): 21/4
W (P21/4W)
Tail lamp (5-door models, passenger’s side): 21/4 W
(P21/4W)
12- Licence plate lamps: 5 W (W5W)

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Front turn-signal lampsE01003800270
1. Remove the cover from the splash shield.(Refer to “Headlamps: Replacement of low beam” on
page 8-44.)
2. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to remove it. And remove the bulb from the socket by turning it anticlock-
wise while pressing in.
Side turn-signal lampsE01003900082
1. Remove the lamp housing by levering it towards the frontof the vehicle.
Front

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4. Remove the bulb by turning it anticlockwise while press-ing in.NOTE● When mounting the lamp unit, align the pins (G) on the
lamp unit with the holes in the body.
E- Rear turn-signal lamp
F- Stop lamp

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3. Undo the clips (D) (8 locations) one by one, starting at thetop and finishing at the bottom. (Pull each clip in the
direction of the arrow to undo it.) Then, remove the bulb
holder. 4. Remove the bulb by turning it anticlockwise while press-
ing in.
E- Stop lamp
F- Rear turn-signal lamp
G- Reversing lamp
H- Rear fog lamp (driver’s side) Tail lamp

Alphabetical index
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Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-31
Compact spare wheel 6-25
Cool box 5-66
Coolant (engine) 8-11, 9-21
Cup holder 5-69
D
Dead Lock System 1-10
Demister (rear window) 3-45
Diesel preheat indication lamp 3-9
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-33
Door-ajar warning lamp 3-13
Doors Central door locks 1-9
Child-protection 1-13
Dead Lock System 1-10
Lock and unlock 1-7
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Economical driving 4-2
Electric power steering system 4-40
Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors 4-12
Electric window control 1-18
Electrical system 9-14
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 1-3
Emergency starting 6-2
Engine Coolant 8-11, 9-21 High coolant temperat
ure warning lamp 3-13
Number 9-4
Oil 8-7
Oil and oil filter 9-21
Overheating 6-6
Specifications 9-12
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 7
Error codes 5-54
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-28
F
Fluid Brake fluid 8-14, 9-21
Clutch fluid 8-14, 9-21
Engine coolant 8-11, 9-21
Washer fluid 8-14, 9-21
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-21
For cold and snow weather 8-29
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Indicator lamp 3-8
Replacement 8-50
Switch 3-37
Front seat 2-5
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-49
Fuel