2008 MITSUBISHI COLT fuel

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Display unit selectionE00509700064
It is possible to change the units in which distance, fuel con-
sumption, and time are displayed.
NOTE●Except for vehicles with MITSUBISHI MOTORS genu-
ine audio, only the unit of momentary fuel consumption
can be changed to km or miles.
1. Press and hold down button (A), then press the “M” but- ton (B) within 1 second. A bu zzer will sound, and the sys-
tem will allow units to be changed. 2. Use the “H” button (C) or “M” button (B) to select the
desired speed unit, then press the “SET” button (D) to
enter the setting.
H - km
M - mile

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3. If the km unit was selected in step 2, the fuel consumptionunit must be subsequently selected using the “H” button
(C) or “M” button (B).
Use the “H” button (C) or “M” button (B) to select the
desired fuel consumption unit, then press the “SET” but-
ton (D) to enter the setting. 4. When you have finished setting the fuel consumption unit
(or if you selected miles in step 2), the system will require
you to proceed to select, us ing the “H” button (C) or “M”
button (B), whether times should be displayed in the 12-
hour format or in the 24-hour format. The currently
selected format will be displayed.
H - L/100km
M - km/L

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Use the “H” button (C) or “M” button (B) to choose your
desired time display format, and then press the “SET” but-
ton (D) to enter the setting. 5. The display will return to the original display item.
NOTE●
If you selected the mile unit in step 2, the speed and fuel
consumption units will be as follows.
• Speed: mph (miles per hour)
• Fuel consumption: mpg (miles per gallon)
● To cancel the unit setting procedure before completion,
press the button (A).
● The outside temperature and digital clock are not shown
during the unit selecting procedure.
● If the “SET” button is not pressed for about 15 seconds or
longer in the middle of the selection, the currently
selected unit is set automatical ly. Then, the display returns
to the original display item.
H - 12-hour format
M - 24-hour format

4-2 Starting and driving
4Economical driving
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For economical driving, there ar
e some technical requirements
that have to be met. The prerequisite for low fuel consumption
is a properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical operation, we recommend
that you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals in
accordance with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas and noise are
greatly influenced by personal driving habits as well as the par-
ticular operating conditions. The following points should be
observed in order to minimize w ear of brakes, tyres and engine
as well as to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such operation will
result in higher fuel consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always
use the highest gear possible.
City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping increases the average fuel con-
sumption. Use roads with smooth traffic flow whenever possi-
ble. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a low gear
at high engine speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even when idling. Avoid extended
idling whenever possible.
Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the more fuel is consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressure s at regular intervals. Low tyre
inflation pressure increases ro ad resistance and fuel consump-
tion. In addition, low tyre pres sures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.
Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compart-
ment. Especially during city dr iving, where frequent starting
and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the vehicle
will greatly affect fuel consum ption. Avoid driving with unnec-
essary luggage, etc., on the ro of; the increased air resistance
will increase fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot
engine running. After the engine has started, commence driv-
ing as soon as possible.
Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will increase fuel consumption.

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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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Starting the engine (petrol-powered vehicles)E00601701255
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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4Manual transmission
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The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. Be sure
to always fully depress the clutch pedal before attempting to
shift the lever.
NOTE●
If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal again;
the shift will then be easier to make.
● To shift into reverse from 5th gear, move the gearshift
lever to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then shift it into
reverse.
● To avoid grinding noises when shifting into reverse, wait
approximately 3 seconds with the clutch depressed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Changing gearsE00610600022
Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed
matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive
engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and
damage the engine.
CAUTION!
● Do not move the gearshif t lever into reverse while
the vehicle is moving forward; doing so will damage
the transmission.
● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-
ing as this will cause prem ature clutch wear or dam-
age.

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Economical driving speedE00610700573
The following shift points ar e recommended to assist fuel
economy. The driver may vary these points to suit driving con-
ditions and load.
Petrol-powered vehicles Diesel-powered vehicles
Shift point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with turbo- charger
1st gear to
2nd gear 25 km/h
(16 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 30 km/h
(19 mph) 25 km/h
(16 mph)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 40 km/h
(25 mph) 50 km/h
(31 mph) 50 km/h
(31 mph) 50 km/h
(31 mph)
3rd gear to 4th gear 65 km/h
(40 mph) 80 km/h
(50 mph) 80 km/h
(50 mph) 75 km/h
(47 mph)
4th gear to 5th gear 85 km/h
(53 mph) 105 km/h
(65 mph) 105 km/h
(65 mph) 95 km/h
(59 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1.5L DI-D
50kW (68PS)1.5L DI-D
70kW (95PS)
1st gear to 2nd gear 10 km/h (6 mph) 15 km/h (9 mph)
2nd gear to 3rd gear 20 km/h (12 mph) 25 km/h (16 mph)
3rd gear to 4th gear 35 km/h (22 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph)
4th gear to 5th gear 50 km/h (31 mph) 55 km/h (34 mph)