2008 MITSUBISHI COLT engine

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5. Place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position andconfirm that “N” is shown by the allshift indicator display.
Refer to “Moving the allshift lever” on page 4-27. 6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without
depressing the accelerator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.
NOTE● For safety, the vehicle is desi gned so that the engine will
not start unless the allshift le ver is in the “N” (Neutral)
position. Place the allshift le ver 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.

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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.
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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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Possible driving speedE00610800734
Petrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles
5th gear is an overdrive ratio and its use reduces engine speed
below that of the 4th gear. Us
e 5th gear whenever vehicle
speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Shift
point
Speed limit
1100
models1300
models
1500 models
Except for
vehicles with turbocharger Vehicles
with turbo- charger
1st gear 45 km/h
(28 mph) 45 km/h
(28 mph) 45 km/h
(28 mph) 50 km/h
(31 mph)
2nd gear 80 km/h
(50 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 85 km/h
(53 mph) 95 km/h
(59 mph)
3rd gear 120 km/h
(75 mph) 130 km/h
(81 mph) 130 km/h
(81 mph) 135 km/h
(84 mph)
4th gear 165 km/h
(100 mph) 170 km/h
(110 mph) 170 km/h
(110 mph) 180 km/h
(110 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1.5L DI-D 50 kW (68PS)1.5L DI-D 70 kW (95PS)
1st gear 35 km/h (22 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph)
2nd gear 65 km/h (40 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph)
3rd gear 100 km/h (62 mph) 100 km/h (62 mph)
4th gear 145 km/h (90 mph) 145 km/h (90 mph)

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Allshift lever position and allshift indicator displayE00612600042
Allshift indicator displayAllshift lever positionDescription
N (Neutral) Power is not transmitted. This is the only position in which the engine can
be started.
R (Reverse) This position is used for reversing.
S (Stand by) automatic
mode* Gearshifts are performed automatically at all vehicle speeds (from a stand-
ing start right up to highway speeds).
through manual
mode* + (UP
SHIFT) Shift up
Gearshifts can be performed from 1st gear to 6th
gear using the allshift lever.
- (DOWN
SHIFT) Shift down
or S (Stand by)The indicator shows the recommended gearshift points for fuel-efficient
driving.
N (Neutral) or
R (Reverse) or
S (Stand by) If you do not depress the brake pedal when moving the selector lever from
the “N” (Neutral) position to the “S” (Stand by) position (or vice versa) or
from the “N” (Neutral) position to the “R” (Reverse) position (or vice
versa), the indicator w
ill show that a gearshift has not taken place.
*: When the allshift lever is moved from the “S” (Stand by) positi on to the “A” (Auto) position, the transmission switches to the auto-
matic mode or to the manual mode.

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Performing gearshifts (manual mode)E00612900058
1. Select manual mode using the allshift lever. Refer to“Choosing between automatic mode and manual mode”
on page 4-28.
2. While holding th e accelerator pedal steady, move the
allshift lever in the + (UP SHIFT) or - (DOWN SHIFT)
direction. The currently select ed gear is indicated on the
allshift indicator display. + (UP SHIFT)
Push the allshift lever forw ard once to shift up one gear.
- (DOWN SHIFT) Push the allshift lever back ward once to shift down one
gear.
NOTE● During vehicle operation, the transmission automatically
shifts down when the vehicl e speed decreases. It selects
1st gear just before the vehicle reaches a standstill.
through
UP SHIFT DOWN SHIFT
CAUTION!
●To maintain good runnin g performance, the trans-
mission may refuse to perf orm an upshift when the
allshift lever is moved to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” posi-
tion at certain vehicle speed s. Also, to prevent over-
revving the engine, the lever is moved to the “-
(SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle speeds.
●Hard engine braking and sharp acceleration can
cause the tyres to slip on the road surface. Perform
downshifts in a manner a ppropriate for the current
road conditions and vehicle speed.

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Starting from a standstill on an uphill slope
1. To prevent unwanted movement of the vehicle, release the
brake pedal while leaving the parking brake applied.
2. Gently apply pressure to th e accelerator pedal. As you feel
the vehicle starting to move, release the parking brake and
pull away.
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Automatic mode
Drive with the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by) position.
Gearshifts will take place automa tically in accordance with the
vehicle speed.
Manual mode
Select appropriate gears using th e allshift lever. Always select
the gear that suits the speed at which you wish to drive.
CAUTION!
●When pulling away from a standstill on an uphill
slope, be sure to start with the parking brake
applied. If you release the brake pedal without
applying the parking brak e, the vehicle will roll
backward, possibly causing an accident.
WARNING!
● Never move the allshift lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position while driv ing. A serious accident
could occur since you will lose engine braking.

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NOTE●The allshift indicator display shows recommended gear-
shift points for fuel-efficient driving. It shows a “ ”
when an upshift is recommended, and it shows a “ ”
when a downshift is recommended.
Passing acceleration
•Automatic mode: Depress the acceleration pedal to the floor.
•Manual mode: Use the allshift lever to shift to an appropriate gear before depressing the accelerator pedal to
accelerate. Driving downhill
When driving downhill, shift down to an appropriate gear in
order to use engine braking.
On long downward slopes, repeated use of the brake pedal can
cause the brake system to overh
eat, resulting in reduced brak-
ing performance. Be sure to us e engine braking as well as the
brake system.
orWARNING!
● Hard engine brak ing can cause the tyres to slip on
the road surface, possibly leading to a serious acci-
dent.

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ParkingE00613400021
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, securely apply theparking brake.
3. Move the allshift lever into the “S” (Stand by) position when parking on an uphill grade, and into the “R”
(Reverse) position when parking on a downhill grade.
Confirm that there is an “A”, “1” or “R” in the allshift
indicator display. 4. Stop the engine.
NOTE●
Sit in the correct position for driving even if you plan to
move just a short distance. Make sure you are able to
depress the brake pedal and accelerator pedal properly.
● Reversing involves twisting to look backwards in a posi-
tion that makes operation of the pedals more difficult.
Make sure you are able to depress the brake pedal.,or
CAUTION!
●When leaving the vehicle, be sure to stop the engine
and remove the key from th e ignition switch. If you
leave the engine running with the allshift lever in the
“S” (Stand by) or “R” position, the transmission’s
creep effect could cause the vehicle to move by itself.
The vehicle could also suddenly move if you acciden-
tally pressed the accelera tor pedal when getting
back into the vehicle.