2008 MITSUBISHI COLT engine

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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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4Ignition switch
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LOCK
The engine is stopped and the
steering wheel locked. The key
can only be inserted and removed when the switch is in this
position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but th e radio, accessory socket and
other electrical devices can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electrical devices
can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine has started, release
the key and it will automatically return to the “ON” position.
NOTE● For vehicles equipped with the Daytime Running Lamp,
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
headlamp low beams etc. are turned on.
Refer to “Headlamps” on page 3-31.
● Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer,
to start the engine, the ID code which the transponder
inside the key sends must match the one registered to the
immobilizer computer. (Refer to page 1-3.)
To remove the key
When removing the key, turn the key to the “LOCK” position
and remove it.

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Steering wheel lock
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To l o c k
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering
wheel slightly.
CAUTION!
●
Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch while driving. The steering wheel will locked,
causing loss of control.
●If the engine is stopped while driving, the brake ser-
vomechanism will cease to function and braking
efficiency will deteriorat e. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
● Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the engine is no t running, as doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.
●Do not turn the key to the “START” position when
the engine is running, as doing so could damage the
starter motor.
CAUTION!
●Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.

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NOTE●If the front wheels are turned , the anti-theft lock may
sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from “LOCK”
to “ACC”. Firmly turn the steer ing wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key.Starting
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Tips for starting
● Do not operate the starter motor continuously for anything
longer than 10 seconds; doing so could run down the bat-
tery. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch
back to “LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will
damage the starter mechanism.
● If the engine cannot be starte d because the battery is weak
or dead, refer to the “Emergency starting” section for
instructions on starting the engine.
● The engine is well warmed up with the engine speed
decreases. Extended warming-up will result in excessive
fuel consumption.
WARNING!
● Never run the engine in a cl osed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is necessary to move your vehi-
cle in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are
odourless and can be fatal.

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This vehicles is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system which is automa tically controlled. When start-
ing the engine, do not de press the accelerator pedal.
The starting procedure is as follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission 1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
CAUTION!
●Never attempt to start the engine by pushing or pull-
ing the vehicle. This can be very dangerous.
●Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive the vehi-
cle at high speed until th e engine has had a chance to
warm up.
● Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts
to avoid damaging the starter motor.
●If your vehicle is equipped with a turbocharger, do
not stop the engine immedi ately after high-speed or
uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to give
the turbocharger a chance to cool down.

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and make cer-tain that all warning lamps are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● A ticking noise may be heard after starting the engine.
This is not an abnormal condition. The noise will disap-
pear after a short time of engine running.
If the ticking noise continues after the engine has warmed
up, we recommend that you have your vehicle checked.
● If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
fully while cranking the engi ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal. Vehicles with automated manual transmission
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and make cer- tain that all warning lamps are functioning properly.
5. Place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position and confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator display.
Refer to “Moving the allshift lever” on page 4-27.
CAUTION!
● When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you st art the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position withoutdepressing the acceler ator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● For safety, the vehicle is designed so that the engine will
not start unless the allshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. Place the allshift leve r in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion before starting the engine.
● If you turn the ignition key to the “START” position when
the gearshift is not in the “N” (Neutral) position, the
allshift indicator display will behave as follows to indicate
that the engine will not start.
• Gearshift in “S” (Stand by) position: An “A” or “1” will
flash several times.
• Gearshift in “R” (reverse) position: An “R” will flash
several times.
Confirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator dis-
play.
● If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
fully while cranking the engi ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal.
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Vehicles with manual transmission 1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
CAUTION!
●When starting the engine, make sure you depress
the brake pedal. If you start the engine with the
accelerator pedal depressed, move your foot to the
brake pedal as soon as the engine has started.

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6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.The diesel preheat indicator lamp will first illuminate, and
then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed.
NOTE● If the engine is cold, the dies el preheat indicator lamp will
be on for a longer time.
● If the engine has not started within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indicator lamp has gone out, return the
ignition key to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key to
the “ON” position to preheat the engine again.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts. Vehicles with automated manual transmission
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. The diesel preheat indicator lamp will first illuminate, and
then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed.
NOTE● If the engine is cold, the dies el preheat indicator lamp will
be on for a longer time.
● If the engine has not started within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indicator lamp went out, return the igni-
tion key to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key to the
“ON” position to preheat the engine again.