2008 MITSUBISHI COLT door lock

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NOTE●Long use of the electric appliance without running the
engine may run the battery down.
Interior lamps
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Vehicles without ke yless entry system
The interior lamps go on when a door or tailgate is opened.
When all doors and tailgate are closed, the interior lamps are
illuminated and dimmed gradually for 7 seconds then go out.
However, the interior lamps go out immediately without being
dimmed if the ignition switch is turned “ON”.
Vehicles with keyless entry system
The interior lamps go on when a door or tailgate is opened.
When all doors and tailgate are closed, the interior lamps are
illuminated and dimmed gradually for 15 seconds then go out.
However, the interior lamps go out immediately without being
dimmed in the following cases: ● The ignition switch is turned “ON”.
● All doors and tailgate are lo cked using the key mechanism
of the driver’s door, the lock knob of the driver’s door, or
the remote control switch of the keyless entry system.
NOTE●The dimming period is adjustable.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Auth orized Service Point.
● On vehicles with the Dead Lock System, if the ignition
key is removed with the doors closed, the interior lamps
are dimmed gradually for 15 seconds then go out.
● If you leave the lamps on without running the engine, you
will run down the battery. Before you leave the vehicle,
make sure that all the lamps are off.
● When the accessory socket is not in use, be sure to
close the cap, because the socket might become
clogged by foreign material and be short-circuited.
CAUTION!

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5-door models
A shelf panel is provided in the luggage area.
The shelf panel can be locked in the upright position.
To l o c k
1. Lift the shelf panel.
2. Slide the shelf panel to the right until it contacts the stop-per (A) to lock it.
3. To lower the shelf panel, perform the locking steps in reverse.
To r e m o v e
1. Unsnap by lifting the shelf panel pivoting points.
To s t o w
Stow the rear shelf panel in the luggage compartment.
NOTE● Do not place heavy luggage (m ore than about 1 kg) on the
shelf panel.
CAUTION!
● Do not operate the vehicle wi th the shelf panel in the
upright position. Otherwise, serious accidents could
result due to restricted rear vision.

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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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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

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2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly together by turningit anticlockwise, and then remove the bulb by pulling out.Front fog lamps*E01004000660
3-door models
1. Remove the bumper protector (A) as follows:Pull the bottom edge of the bumper protector (B) towards
you at the end closer to the centreline of the vehicle so as
to lift the bumper protector a little at that point, then insert
a minus screwdriver into the gap and use it as a lever to
release the tab (C).

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5-door models
1. Remove the screws (A) (2 locations), and then remove thelamp unit. 2. Pull part (B) in the direction of the arrow (C) to undo the
lock, thereby freeing the rear combination lamp unit from
the connector.

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2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly (C) together byturning it anticlockwise, and then remove the bulb by
turning it anticlockwise while pressing in.High-mounted stop lampsE01004500287
3-door models
1. Open the tailgate and remove the clips (A) (2 locations).
To remove each clip, press part (B) of the clip then pry
around the clip to get the clip out.

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