2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Owner's Manual (in English)

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8. Take the valve cap (E) off the tyre valve (F). 9. Unwind the bottle hose (G) from around the bottle (H).

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10. Pull out the compressor’s hose (H) from the bottom of thecompressor and securely attach it to the valve (I) of the
bottle. 11. Install the bottle (J) onto the compressor (K).
NOTE●
When installing the bottle, align the projection (L) on the
bottle with the indentation (M) in the compressor.

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12. Securely attach the bottle hose (G) to the tyre valve (N).Remove the “max. 80 km/h (50 mph)” or “max. 50 mph”
label from the bottle, that must be displayed on the instru-
ment panel within the driver’s field of view.
13. Insert the plug on the co mpressor’s power cord (O) into
the accessory socket (P), then turn the ignition switch to
the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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14. Turn ON the compressor switch (Q) and inflate the tyre tothe specified pressure. Check and adjust the tyre pressure
with reference to the air pr essure gauge (R) on the com-
pressor (I). If you overinflate the tyre, release air by press-
ing the pressure release swit ch (S) on the compressor or
by loosening the hose’s end fitting. (Refer to “Tyre infla-
tion pressures” on page 8-19.)
If the tyre pressure does not rise adequately, remove the
compressor from the tyre an d carefully drive the vehicle
10 metres forwards or backwards to distribute the tyre
sealant amount the tyre’s interior, then try inflating the
tyre again.
If there is a gap between th e tyre and wheel because the
tyre has moved inward from the wheel rim, press the
periphery of the tyre toward s the wheel to close the gap
before running the compressor. (With no gaps, the tyre
pressure will rise.) 15. Turn OFF the compressor sw
itch, then pull the power cord
plug out of the accessory socket.
NOTE● The supplied compressor is designed only for inflation of
passenger vehicle tyres.
● The compressor is designed to run on a vehicle’s 12V
power supply. Do not connect it to any other power
source.
● The surface of the compressor will get hot while the com-
pressor is running. Do not keep the compressor running
continuously for more than 6 minutes. After using the
compressor, wait for the compressor to cool before using
it again.
● If the tyre pressure does not rise to the necessary pressure
of at least 1.8 bar level within 5 minutes, the tyre may be
so severely damaged that the tyre sealant cannot be used
to effect an emergency repair. Please contact a MITSUBI-
SHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point or another spe-
cialist in this event.
● Simply putting sealant and air into the tyre using the tyre
repair kit does not seal the puncture hole. Air will leak
through the puncture hole un til the emergency repair pro-
cedure is completed (through step 18 of these instruc-
tions).CAUTION!
● Do not keep the compressor running continuously
for more than 6 minutes. Doing so could result in a
malfunction.
CAUTION!
●Be careful not to get your fingers trapped between
the tyre and wheel as the tyre inflates.

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16. When you have inflated the ty re to the specified pressure,
stow the compressor and bottle in the vehicle and
promptly start driving the vehi cle so that the tire sealant
can spread evenly in the ty re. Drive with great care. Do
not exceed a speed of 80 km /h (50 mph). Observe local
speed limits.
Remove the “max. 80 km/h (50 mph)” or “max. 50 mph”
label from the bottle, that must be displayed on the instru-
ment panel within the driver’s field of view.
NOTE● Driving faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) can make the vehi-
cle vibrate. 17. After driving for 10 minutes,
check the tyre pressure using
the air pressure gauge on the compressor.
If the tyre pressure is not sufficient, inflate the tyre to the
specified pressure again an d drive the vehicle carefully
without exceeding a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
CAUTION!
●If you sense any abnormalit y while driving, stop the
vehicle and contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point or another specialist. Oth-
erwise the tyre pressure may drop before the emer-
gency repair procedure is completed, rendering the
vehicle unsafe.
CAUTION!
● If the tyre pressure is lower than the minimum per-
mitted pressure (1.3 bar {130 kPa}), the tyre cannot
successfully be repaired with the tyre sealant. Do not
drive the vehicle any further. Contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Auth orized Service Point
or another specialist.

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18. After driving for 10 minutes, check the tyre pressure usingthe air pressure gauge on the compressor. (Refer to “Tyre
inflation pressures” on page 8-19.) If the tyre pressure has
apparently not dropped, the emergency repair procedure is
complete. You must still not exceed a speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph). Observe local speed limits.
NOTE●If the tyre pressure has dropped below the specified level
when you check it at the end of the repair procedure, do
not drive the vehicle any fu rther. Contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or another specialist.
● In cold conditions (when th e ambient temperature is 0 °C
or lower), the time and driving distance necessary for
completion of the repair can be longer than in warmer
conditions, meaning that the tyre pressure can drop below
the specified level even when you have inflated the tyre a
second time and subsequently driven the vehicle. If this
happens, inflate the tyre to the specified pressure once
more, drive for about 10 minutes or 5 km (3 miles), then
check the tyre pressure again. If the tyre pressure has
again dropped below the specified level, stop driving the
vehicle and contact a MITS UBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or another specialist. 19. Then immediately drive wi
th great care to a MITSUBI-
SHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point or another spe-
cialist and have a tyre repair/replacement performed.
NOTE● Please give the empty sealant bottle to your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point when you purchase
new sealant, or dispose of the sealant bottle according to
national regulations for the disposal of chemical waste.
● A tyre in which puncture sealant has been used should
ideally be replaced with a new one. If you wish to have
such a tyre properly repaired for reuse, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point or
another specialist. Note that a proper repair is impossible
following an emergency repair if the puncture hole cannot
be located.
● Wipe away any sealant that gets on the wheel. Provided
the valve is replaced with a new one, the wheel can be
reused.
CAUTION!
●Be sure to check the tyre pressure for confirmation
that the emergency repair procedure is complete.

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●The manufacturer is unable to guarantee that all tyre punc-
tures can be repaired with the tyre repair kit, in particular
cuts or perforations with a di ameter of more than 4 mm or
away from the tyre’s tread. Th e manufacturer is not liable
for damage sustained through improper use of the tyre
repair kit.
● The manufacturer is not liable for damage sustained
through re-use of any tyre in which tyre sealant has been
used.Jack*E00802000250
To r e m o v e
1. Lift the carpet, then remove the luggage floor boads (A).

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2. Take out the jack from its designated position.To s t o r e
1. Retract the jack, then return it to its original position.
2. Return the luggage floor board to its original position.
To retractTo expand