2008 MITSUBISHI COLT wheel

4-14 Starting and driving
4Ignition switch
E00601401164
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.

Starting and driving4-15
4
Steering wheel lock
E00601500445
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.

4-16 Starting and driving
4
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
E00601600707
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.

4-36 Starting and driving
4
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of engine braking by shifting
to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill roads
in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Brake pads and linings
●With new brake pads or linings, avoid where possible sud-
den full application of the brakes for the first 200 km (120
miles) of driving.
● The disc brakes are fitted with a warning device which
emits a shrieking metallic sound while braking if the
brake pads have reached their limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
E00607100791
Environmental conditions can ha ve an effect on braking. Dur-
ing sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering
control and braking effectivenes s is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicl e may also go into an uncon-
trolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheel s from locking during brak-
ing, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controlla-
bility and providing optimum braking force.
Driving hints
● When using the anti-lock brak e system (sudden braking),
steering is slightly different from normal driving condi-
tions. Use the steering wheel carefully.
● Always maintain the same di stance from the vehicle in
front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping distance in the following
cases:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has
other differences in surface height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor driving surfaces.
WARNING!
●Do not leave any objects ne ar the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that woul d be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
WARNING!
● Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to
stop, and can cause an accident.

Starting and driving4-37
4
●Operation of ABS is not rest ricted to situations where
brakes are applied suddenly. Th is system may also operate
to prevent wheel lock when you are driving over man-
holes, steel road-work plates, or the vehicle is driven over
steps or level differences in the road, road markings, or
other surfaces which are diffic ult for the wheels to grip.
● When the ABS is activated, you may feel the brake pedal
pulsating and hear a characteristic noise. Also at this time,
it may feel as if the pedal attempts to resist being
depressed.
In this situation, to let the ABS work for you, just hold
the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the
brake. This will result in reduced braking perform-
ance.
CAUTION!
● Even the ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on th e vehicle. It cannot for
instance avoid accidents that may result from exces-
sive speed on bends or following another vehicle too
closely or aquaplaning. It should remain the driver’s
task to observe safety pr ecautions to judge speeds
and brake applications corr ectly in such conditions.
●Be sure to use tyres of the same type and size on 4
wheels.
If tyre types or sizes are mixed, ABS may not func-
tion properly.
●Never install a limited slip differential, which is not
MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine parts, as the ABS
may not function properly.
We recommend to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
CAUTION!

Starting and driving4-39
4
NOTE●Immediately after the vehicle starts moving after engine
start-up, the whining sound of a motor is heard from the
engine compartment. If the brake pedal is depressed at
that moment, a pulsating brake pedal is felt.
This whining sound and pulsation are due to the self-diag-
nostic operation of the ABS and does not indicate a mal-
function.
● After driving on snowy roads, remove any snow and ice
which may adhere to the wheel areas.
When doing this, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) and cables located at each wheel on
vehicles equipped with an ABS.Front
Rear

4-40 Starting and driving
4
●The ABS becomes operative after the vehicle has acceler-
ated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h (6
mph). It stops operat ing when the vehicle decelerates to a
speed below approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).Electric power steering system
E00607400026
The electric power steering system reduces the effort required
to turn the steering wheel. It operates while the engine is run-
ning.
NOTE● If you repeatedly turn the st eering wheel fully to either
side (while parking, for example), a protective function
that prevents the system from overheating will be acti-
vated, making the steering action gradually heavier. In this
event, turn the steering wheel as little as possible for a
while. When the system’s temperature decreases, the
steering action will return to normal.
● If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is station-
ary with its headlamps on, the headlamps may grow dim.
This phenomenon does not indicate a fault. The head-
lamps will return to their original brightness after a short
while.
CAUTION!
●Do not stop the engine while driving. With the
engine stopped, the steeri ng action would become
extremely heavy and an une xpected accident might
occur.

4-42 Starting and driving
4Traction control system (TCL)/Active
stability control system (ASC)
*
E00611700033
The traction control system (TCL )/active stability control sys-
tem (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake system,
traction control system and activ e stability control system to
help maintain the vehicle’s control and traction. Please read
this section in conjunction with the page on the anti-lock brake
system, traction control system and active stability control sys-
tem.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) → P. 4-36
Traction control system (TCL) → P. 4-43
Active stability control system (ASC) → P. 4 - 4 3
NOTE● Immediately after the vehicle starts moving after engine
start up, a whining sound of a motor will be heard from
the engine compartment. If the brake pedal is depressed at
that moment, a brake pedal pulsating is felt.
This whining sound and pulsation are due to the self-diag-
nosis operation of the traction control system (TCL)/
active stability control system (ASC) and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
● Some vibration will be felt in the vehicle body and a
whining sound of a motor will be heard from the engine
compartment when the tract ion control system (TCL)/
active stability control system (ASC) functions. This is a
normal result of the traction control system (TCL)/active
stability control system (ASC) operation, and does not
indicate a malfunction.
● The traction control system (T CL)/active stability control
system (ASC) does not operate while the ABS warning
lamp is illuminated.
CAUTION!
● Do not over-rely on the traction control system
(TCL)/active stability control system (ASC). Even
when the traction control system (TCL)/active sta-
bility control system (ASC ) is operating, there are
limits to the system and its ability to maintain con-
trol and traction. Reckless driving may lead to acci-
dents. Always drive carefully, taking account of the
road conditions.
● Be sure to use the same specified type and size of
tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherw ise, there is a possibility
that the traction control system (TCL)/active stabil-
ity control system (ASC) will not work properly.