2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Owner's Manual (in English)

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Fuse replacement
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical cir-cuit concerned and place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse puller from the cover. (Refer to “Toremove the cover” on page 8-37, 8-38.)
LHD
RHD

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3. Referring to the fuse load capacity table, check the appro-
priate fuse for the problem.
NOTE● If any system does not function but the fuse corresponding
to that system is normal, th ere may be a fault elsewhere in
the system. We recommend that you have your vehicle
checked. 4. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity by using the fuse
puller and insert the fuse at the same place in the fuse
block.
A- Fuse is OK
B- Blown fuse
CAUTION!
● If the newly inserted fuse blows again after a short
time, we recommend that yo u have the electrical sys-
tem checked to find th e cause and rectify it.
●Never use a fuse with a capacity larger than that
specified or any substitute, such as wire, foil, etc.;
doing so will caus e the circuit wiring to heat up and
could cause a fire.

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To remove the cover (LHD vehicles)E01006800040
1. Turn the clips (A) anticlockw ise, then remove the cover
(B). 2. Remove the fuse puller (C) from the cover (B).

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To remove the cover (RHD vehicles)E01006800024
1. Open the glove box.
2. Press the tab (A) and remove the cover (B).3. Remove the fuse puller (C) from the cover (B).

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To replace the cover (LHD vehicles)E01006900070
1. Align the cover hook (A) with the hole in the vehiclepanel, then press the cover into place. 2. Turn the clips (B) anticlockwise to retain the cover.

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To replace the cover (RHD vehicles)E01006900025
Align the tab (A) on the cover with the hole, then press the
cover into place.
Replacement of lamp bulbs
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Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp is off. Do not touch
the glass part of the new bulb with your bare fingers; the skin
oil left on the glass will evapor ate when the bulb gets hot and
the vapour will condense on the reflector and dim the surface.
NOTE● If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required,
we recommend you to consult a specialist.
● Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing
a lamp and lens.
● When it rains or the vehicle has been washed, the inside of
the lens becomes foggy sometimes. This is the same phe-
nomenon as when window glass mists up on a humid day,
and does not indicate a functional problem. When the
lamp is switched on, the heat will remove the fog. How-
ever, if water gathers inside the lamp, we recommend you
have the lamp checked.
CAUTION!
●Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after being
turned off.
When replacing a bulb, wait for it to cool sufficiently
before touching it. You could otherwise be burnt.

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Bulb capacityE01003200043
When replacing a bulb, use a new bulb with the same wattage
and colour.
OutsideE01003301344
Codes in parentheses indicate bulb types.
Front (3-door models)
1- Headlamps, high beam: 55 W (H7)
2- Headlamps, low beam: 55 W (H7)
3- Position lamps: 5 W (W5W)
4- Front turn-signal lamps: 21 W (P21W)
5- Side turn-signal lamps: 5 W (WY5W)
6- Front fog lamps*: 55 W (H11)
Front (5-door models)

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Codes in parentheses indicate bulb types.
7- High-mounted stop lamps: 5 W (W5W)
Rear (3-door models)
Rear (5-door models)
8- Stop and tail lamps (3-door models): 21/5 W (P21/5W)Stop lamps (5-door models): 21 W (P21W)
9- Rear turn-signal lamps (3-door models): 21 W (P21W) Rear turn-signal lamps (5-door models): 21 W (PY21W)
10- Reversing lamps (5-door models): 21 W (P21W) 11- Rear fog lamp (3-door models, driver’s side): 21 W (P21W) Reversing lamp (3-door models, passenger’s side): 21 W
(P21W)
Rear fog lamp/Tail lamp (5-door models, driver’s side): 21/4
W (P21/4W)
Tail lamp (5-door models, passenger’s side): 21/4 W
(P21/4W)
12- Licence plate lamps: 5 W (W5W)