2008 MITSUBISHI COLT steering wheel

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Wheel covers*E00801300298
To remove
1. Wrap the tip of the wheel nut wrench (if so equipped) or
straight blade (or minus) screwdriver with a cloth, insert it
deeply behind a spoke of the wheel cover, and use it to
lever up the cover a little.
2. With the cover raised a little, pry it off completely using the wheel nut wrench. Insert the wheel nut wrench under
the cover, and move it around the circumference, prying
the cover away from the wheel little by little as you move
the wheel nut wrench around.
NOTE● The wheel cover is made of pl astic; take care when prying
it off.
● The compact spare tyre is to be used only temporar-
ily when the standard tyre is damaged. Repair the
damaged tyre as soon as possible and use it to
replace the compact spare tyre.
● After changing the tyre and driving the vehicle
about 1,000 km (620 miles) , retighten the wheel nuts
to make sure that they have not come loose.
● If the steering wheel vibr ates when driving after
changing the tyre, we recommend that you have the
tyres checked for balance.
● Do not mix one type of tyre with another or use a
different size from the one listed. This will cause
early wear and poor handling.
CAUTION!

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Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever (manual transmission) or the allshift
lever (automated manual transm ission) in the “N” (Neutral)
position. With a vehicle that has an automated manual trans-
mission, confirm that the transm ission is in the “N” (Neutral)
position by checking that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator
display and by pushing the vehicle.
Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the
steering wheel in a straight ah ead position with a rope or tie-
down strap. Never place the igni tion key in the “LOCK” posi-
tion when towing.
If, with a vehicle that has an automated manual transmission,
the engine will not start and the transmission is not in the “N”
(Neutral) position, press the brake pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” position, and move the allshift lever to the
“N” (Neutral) position.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever (manual transmission) or the allshift
lever (automated manual transm ission) in the “N” (Neutral)
position. With a vehicle that has an automated manual trans-
mission, confirm that the transmi ssion is in the “N” (Neutral)
position by checking th at “N” is shown by the allshift indicator
display and by pushing the vehicle.
If, with a vehicle that has an automated manual transmission,
the engine will not start and th e transmission is not in the “N”
(Neutral) position, press the brake pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” position, and move the allshift lever to the
“N” (Neutral) position.
CAUTION!
● This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using
sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated.
Using a sling lift will da mage the bumper and front
end.
● If the transmission is malfunctioning or damaged,
transport the vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
●If your vehicle has an automated manual transmis-
sion, place the a llshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position before stopping the engine.
CAUTION!
● [For vehicles with the traction control system
(TCL)/active stability control system (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position and only th e front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the traction con-
trol system (TCL) may operate, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Refer to “Traction control system (TCL)/Active sta-
bility control system (ASC)” on page 4-42.

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4. Secure the tow rope to the front towing hook.
NOTE●To avoid deforming or otherwise damaging the vehicle
body when hooking the rope onto the towing hook,
observe the following instructions:
• Mount the towing hook securely.
• Do not attach the rope to any part of the vehicle other
than the towing hook.
• Do not drive in a way that subjects the towing hook to significant physical shock. 5. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” or “ON” position to unlock the steering wheel.
6. Place the gearshift lever (m anual transmission) or the
allshift lever (automated manual transmission) in the “N”
(Neutral) position.
With a vehicle that has an automated manual transmis-
sion, confirm that the transmi ssion is in the “N” (Neutral)
position by checking that “N ” is shown by the allshift
indicator display and by pushing the vehicle.
If, with a vehicle that has an automated manual transmis-
sion, the engine will not start and the transmission is not
in the “N” (Neutral) position, press the brake pedal, turn
the ignition switch to the “ON” position, and move the
allshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.
7. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law. (Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
CAUTION!
● Do not tow the vehicle with the rope at an excessive
diagonal angle.
5-door models
CAUTION!
● When the engine is not running, the brake booster
and power steering do no t operate. This means
higher brake depression force and higher steering
effort are required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
more difficult than usual.
● Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” position or do
not remove the ignition key from the ignition switch
while driving. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.

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On a flooded road
●Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs,
resulting in temporarily ineff ective brakes. In such cases,
lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes are
operating properly. If they are not, lightly depress the
pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
● When driving in rain or on a road with many puddles, a
layer of water may form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on the road,
resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capabil-
ity.
To cope with this, observe the following:
On a snow-covered or frozen road
●When driving on a snow-covered or frozen road, it is rec-
ommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains” sections.
● Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceleration, abrupt
brake application and sharp cornering.
● Depressing the brake pedal during travel on snowy or icy
roads may cause tyre slippage and skidding. When trac-
tion between the tyres and the road is reduced, the wheels
may skid and the vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking techniques. Braking will dif-
fer, depending upon whether you have anti-lock brakes
(ABS). As your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes
(ABS), brake by pressing th e brake pedal hard, and keep-
ing it pressed.
● Allow extra distance between yo ur vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted
roads.
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always maintain the specified tyre inflation pressures.
CAUTION!
●The impact on tyres and/ or wheels when driving on
a bumpy or rutted road can damage the tyre and/or
wheel.

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The speed limit for tyre chains is 50 km/h (31 mph). Remove
the tyre chains as soon as possible on snow-free roads.
Ty r e s i z eWheel sizeMax. chain height [mm]
175/65R14*1, *214x5.5 J 12
185/55R15*
315x6.0 J
*
1: Petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharger have 15-inch
brakes, so 14-inch tyres and wheels cannot be used on them.
*
2: Use only 175/65R14 snow tyres (M + S) with the 1500 mod-
els of the petrol-powered vehicles without turbocharger
*
3: Snow tyres (M + S) only
CAUTION!
●
For vehicle with 195/50R15 or 205/45R16 tyres,
chains should not be us ed. The clearance between
the chains and the body is small, and the body might
be damaged.
However, if chains must be used on vehicles with
195/50R15 or 205/45R16 tyres, because of adverse
road conditions such as sn ow or ice, proceed as fol-
lows:
Change all the original tyres (including wheels) to
175/65R14 tyres (14 x 5.5 J wheels) or 185/55R15 M
+ S tyres (15 x 6.0 J wheels) and then use the chains
on the front wheels.
WARNING!
● DO NOT use a jack when fitting the chains, as in the
conditions, the tyres may sl ip on the icy road, caus-
ing the vehicle to slip off the jack.
CAUTION!
● Practice fitting the chains before you need them.
Don’t expect help from ot her people in the cold.
●Choose a clear straight stretch of road where you
can pull off and still be seen while you are fitting the
chains.
● Do not fit chains before you need them. This will
wear out your tyres and the road surface.
●After driving for about 100-300 metres, stop and
retighten the chains.
●Care should be taken with extremes of steering lock
to prevent possible contac t between the chains and
the vehicle body.
● Drive carefully and do no t exceed 50 km/h (31 mph).
Remember, fitting chains is not going to stop acci-
dents from happening.
● When tyre chains are instal led, take care that they
do not damage the disc wheel or body.

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HeadlampsE01003500642
Replacement of low beam
1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the side opposite that onwhich bulb replacement is to be performed.
2. Remove the cover (A) from the splash shield. 3. Press the tab (B) and remove the cap (C).
CAUTION!
●
Securely fit the cover when bulb replacement is
complete. If the cover is no t securely fitted, it may
fall out of place while th e vehicle is being driven,
possibly resulting in scratches on the body or in an
accident.

9-16 Specifications
9Other specifications
E01101000442
*: Optional equipment
ItemPetrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles1100 models, 1300 models1500 models
Fuel systemFuel control
Electric controlled injection Direct injection
Fuel pumpElectric motor type Electronically controlled
Clutch Dry single disc clutch, hydraulic action
Steering systemRack and pinion type, electric power assisted
SuspensionFrontIndependent type, MacPherson strut, coil spring
Rear Torsion beam rigid type
Service brakes
TypeHydraulic, dual diagonal circuit with power assistance and anti-lock brake system with elec-
tronic brake force distribution function
Front Ventilated disc brakes
RearDrum brakes, Disc brakes* Disc brakesDrum brakes, Disc brakes*
Parking brakes Parking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels

Alphabetical index1
A
Accessory socket 5-60
Accessory (Installation) 5
Active stability control system (ASC) 4-42Indicator lamp 4-44
Additional equipment 8-29
Air bag 2-47
Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning 5-13
Important operation tips for the air conditioning 5-22
Air purifier 5-23
Antenna 5-59
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 4-36 Warning lamp 4-38
Audio Error codes 5-54
Handling of compact discs 5-56
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player 5-24
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-52
Automated manual transmission 4-25 Oil 9-21
Automatic air conditioning 5-13
B
Battery 8-15 Charge warning lamp 3-12
Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 6-2
Specification 9-14 Bonnet 8-4
Brake
Anti-lock brake 4-36
Braking 4-35
Fluid 8-14, 9-21
Parking brake 4-6
Parking brake lever stroke 8-24
Power brakes 4-35
Warning lamp 3-9
Bulb capacity 8-41
C
Capacities 9-21
Cargo loads 4-45
Catalytic converter 8-3
Central door locks 1-9
Changing a fuse 8-35
Charge warning lamp 3-12
Chassis number 9-2
Check engine warning lamp 3-11
Child restraint 2-31
Child-protection rear doors 1-13
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle 7-4
Genuine leather 7-3
Interior of your vehicle 7-3
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-3
Clutch Fluid 8-14