2008 MITSUBISHI COLT fuel

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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 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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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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Operating hints
●Do not let the clutch slip and do not increase the engine
speed more than necessary when starting.
● Be sure that the driving speed does not exceed the 100
km/h (62 mph) for trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you comply with the local
regulations if the driving speed with a trailer is limited to
less than 100 km/h (62 mph).
● To prevent shocks from an overrun brake, depress the
brake pedal lightly at first and then more strongly.
● To make full use of engine braking, change to a lower
gear before descending a slope.
● The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis will be under addi-
tional strain when towing a trailer.
● The heavier weight and high er rolling and air resistance
will increase fuel consumption.

8-2 Maintenance
8Service precautions
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Adequate care of your vehicle at
regular intervals serves to pre-
serve the value and appear ance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s manual can be
performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection and main-
tenance performed by a MITS UBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist. In the event a malfunction
or other problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures that you can do yourself.
Follow the instructions and cautions for each of the various
procedures.
WARNING!
● When checking or servicing the inside of the engine
compartment, make sure th e engine is switched off
and has had a chan ce to cool down.
●If it is necessary to do work in the engine compart-
ment with the engine runni ng, be especially careful
that your clothing, hair, et c., does not become caught
by the fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.
● The fan may turn on automatically even if the
engine is not running; turn the ignition key to
“LOCK” position and remove the key to ensure
safety while you work in the engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious wh en working around the
battery. It contains poison ous and corrosive sulphu-
ric acid.
● Do not get under your vehicle with just the body
jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack
stands.
●Improper handling of comp onents and materials
used in the vehicle can endanger your personal
safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for
necessary information.
WARNING!

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Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use, there are no
particular precautions except that
of using unleaded petrol.
The exhaust gas scavenging device used with the catalytic con-
verter is extremely ef ficient for the reduction of noxious gases.
The catalytic converter is inst alled in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure
proper catalyst operation and prevent po ssible catalyst damage. The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly, and may be dam-
aged if overheated. The followi
ng points should be noted in
order to prevent the ignition of unburned petrol within the cata-
lytic converter. ● In case of petrol-powered vehicles, use UNLEADED
PETROL ONLY of the type recommended in “Fuel selec-
tion” on page 2.
● Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out
of fuel could cause damage to the catalytic converter.
● Do not try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle. If the
battery is weak or discharged, use another battery to start
the engine.
● In the case of petrol-powered vehicles, do not idle the
engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or
removed such as for performing diagnostic tests.
● Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods during very
rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
● Do not race the engine when turning off the ignition
switch. This will damage the catalytic converter due to
contact with unburnt fuel.
● Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or there is un necessary engine rotation, or
any other engine trouble, such as with the ignition, etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving immediately, reduce the
speed and drive for only a s hort time. We recommend you
to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
● Damage to the catalytic co nverter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in a proper operating condition.
In the event of an engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfiring or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle in a severely
overheated condition may re sult in damage to the
converter and vehicle.
WARNING!
● As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this
vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as
dry grass or leaves can come into contact with a hot
exhaust, as a fire could occur.
●Paint should not be applied to the catalytic con-
verter.

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Rear window wiper blades
The rear window wiper uses a wiper arm and wiper blade
designed specially for that wipe r. If replacement becomes nec-
essary, please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist.General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, o il and exhaust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine
coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp sw itch to check that all lamps
are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown
fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuses, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding th e inspection and replacement of
the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 8-30 and
“Replacement of lamp bu lbs” on page 8-40.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked and repaired.
WARNING!
● If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel,
do not operate the vehicle; we recommend you to
call for assistance.

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No. Symbol Electrical systemCapacity
1 Ignition switch 40 A
2 Electric window system 40 A
3 Radiator fan 40 A
4 Automated manual transmission 40 A
5 Demister 30 A
6 Heated seat 30 A
7 Diesel 30 A
8 Heater 40 A
9 Radio 10 A
10 Room lamp 10 A
11 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
12 Electronic control module 7.5 A
13 Windscreen wiper20 A
14 Tail lamp (right) 7.5 A
15 Tail lamp (left) 7.5 A
16 Engine 20 A
17 Fuel pump 15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19 Headlamp high beam (left) 10 A 20 Headlamp high beam (right) 10 A
21 Diesel 7.5 A
22 Diesel 15 A
23 Outside rear-view mirrors 7.5 A
24 Rear fog lamp 7.5 A
25 Accessory socket 15 A
26 Rear window wiper 15 A
27 Sunroof 20 A
28 Accessory socket 15 A
29 — ——
30 — ——
31 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
32 — ——
33 Door locks 15 A
34 Front fog lamps 15 A
35 Headlamp low beam (left) 10 A
36 Headlamp low beam (right) 10 A
37 Reversing lamp 7.5 A
38 Engine control 7.5 A
No. Symbol Electrical systemCapacity