2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Owner's Manual (in English)

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3. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is notturning, stop the engine im mediately and have it checked.
4. After the high coolant temp erature warning lamp has gone
off, stop the engine.
A- Cooling fan B- Radiator cap
C- Reserve tank * : Front of the vehicle
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
WARNING!
●Be careful not to get your hands or clothes caught in
the cooling fan.

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5. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank.Except for petrol-powered ve hicles with turbocharger
The coolant level in this tank should be kept between the
“LOW” and “FULL” marks.
FULL
LOW
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
FULL
LOW

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Petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharger
The reserve tank lid is equipped with a dipstick.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Rein-
sert the dipstick as far as it will go. Remove the dipstick
and read the coolant level, which should always be within
the range “F” (FULL) or “L” (LOW). 6. Add coolant to the radiator
and/or reserve tank if neces-
sary (refer to the “Maintenance” section).
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leakage and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling system or
drive belt, we recommend that you have it checked and
repaired.
WARNING!
● If there is none, make sure that the engine has
cooled down before removi ng the radiator cap (B)
(petrol-powered vehicles) or reserve tank cap (C)
(diesel-powered vehicles), because hot steam or boil-
ing water otherwise will gush from the filler port
and may scald you.
FULL
LOW
CAUTION!
● Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Suddenly
adding cold coolant coul d damage the engine. Wait
for the engine to cool down, then add coolant a little
at a time.

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Storage
The storage location of the tools, jack and tyre repair kit should
be remembered in case of an emergency.
Vehicle with compact spare wheel


Except for vehicle with compact spare wheel

NOTE● The tools, jack and tyre repair kit are stored beneath the
luggage floor board of the luggage compartment.
1- Jack
2- Wheel nut wrench
3- Towing hook
4- Tyre repair kit
5- Tyre compressor

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ToolsE00801900441Tyre repair kit*E00802200119
This kit enables emergency repair of a small puncture in the
tread area of a tyre that has run over a nail, screw, or similar
object.
1- Wheel nut wrench*
2- Towing hook
1- 80 km/h (50 mph) and 50mph labels 3- Tyre compressor
2- Tyre sealant bottle

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NOTE●The tyre sealant cannot be used in any of the situations
listed below. If any of these situations occur, please con-
tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point
or another specialist.
• The tyre sealant’s expiry date has passed. (The expiry date is shown on the bottle label.)
• More than one tyre is punctured.
• The puncture hole has a length or width of 4 mm or more.CAUTION!
● The tyre sealant can dam age your health if swal-
lowed. If you accidentally swallow it, drink as much
water as possible and immediately have yourself
examined by a doctor.
● If the tyre sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin,
rinse it away with plenty of water. If you still sense
an abnormality, have yourse lf examined by a doctor.
●Consult a doctor immediately if any allergic reac-
tions occur.
●Do not allow children to touch the tyre sealant.
●Do not breathe in the vapo urs from the tyre sealant.

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• The tyre is punctured in the side wall (A), not in thetread (B).
• The vehicle has been driven with the tyre almost com-
pletely flat.
• The tyre has completely sl ipped over the wheel rim and
come off the wheel.
• The wheel is damaged.
● Only use the tyre sealant at ambient temperatures of -
20 °C to + 60 °C.
● Effect an emergency repair without pulling out the object
(nail, screw, etc.) that is stuck in the tyre.
● Do not use the tyre sealant if the tyre has been damaged
by being driven when insufficiently inflated (e.g. bumps,
cuts, cracks, etc. on the tyre).
● Wipe tyre sealant off paintwork immediately with a damp
cloth. ●
Immediately wash out any clot hes contaminated with the
tyre sealant.
Before repairing 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 transmission vehicle, confirm
that there is an “R” in th e 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.

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5. If the vehicle is on a gradient, place a chock or block (A)at the tyre that is diagonally opposite the tyre (B) you are
repairing.
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. 6. Take out the tyre sealant bottle and the compressor.
NOTE●
In cold conditions (when the ambient temperature is 0 °C
or lower). Warm the bottle inside the vehicle.
7. Shake the tyre sealant bottle (C) well.