2008 MITSUBISHI COLT tow

6-42 For emergencies
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If your vehicle tows another vehicle
The rear towing hook (A) is located as shown in the illustra-
tion. Secure the tow rope to the rear towing hook.
NOTE●Using any part other than the designated towing hook (A)
could result in damage to the vehicle body.
NOTE●Your vehicle should only be used to tow another vehicle if
the weight of the other vehicle is less than your vehicle.
WARNING!
●Do not use the rear towing hook as a jacking point.
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8-4 Maintenance
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●In unusual situations involving a grossly malfunctioning
engine, a burnt smell may indicate severe and abnormal
catalyst overheating.
If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped in a safe
place, the engine switched off and the vehicle allowed to
cool. Once the engine is cool, a service, including a tune-
up to the manufacturer’s sp ecifications, should be carried
out immediately.Bonnet
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To open
Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bonnet.

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Tyres
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Tyre inflation pressuresE01001401237
*: Above 160 km/h (99 mph)
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all th
e tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified v alue.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and ai r leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
WARNING!
●Driving with tyres that are worn, damaged or
improperly inflated can lead to a loss of control or
blow out of the tyres which can result in a collision
with serious or fatal injury.
ItemTy r e s i z eNormalAt trailer towing
FrontRearFrontRear
Normal tyre 175/65R14 82S
2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa)* 2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa)* 2.4 bar (240 kPa) 2.5 bar (250 kPa)
175/65R14 82T
195/50R15 82H
205/45R16 83H
205/45R16 83V 2.2 bar (220 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa)* 2.2 bar (220 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa)* 2.2 bar (220 kPa) 2.5 bar (250 kPa)
Compact spare tyre T115/70D15 4.2 bar (420 kPa)—

Maintenance8-49
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Front turn-signal lampsE01003800270
1. Remove the cover from the splash shield.(Refer to “Headlamps: Replacement of low beam” on
page 8-44.)
2. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to remove it. And remove the bulb from the socket by turning it anticlock-
wise while pressing in.
Side turn-signal lampsE01003900082
1. Remove the lamp housing by levering it towards the frontof the vehicle.
Front

8-50 Maintenance
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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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2. Gently release the tabs (C) one by one, starting with theone closest to the centreline of the vehicle and working
outward towards the side of the vehicle. Take the bumper
protector off the vehicle. 3. Remove the lamp mounting screws (D) and pull the entire
lamp bracket out.

Specifications9-9
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Vehicle weight
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Petrol-powered vehicles (3-door models)
*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE●
Trailer specifications indicate th e manufacturer’s recommendation.
Item1100 models
1300 models1500 models
Manual
transmissionAutomated manual
transmissionExcept for
vehicles with
turbochargerVehicles with turbocharger
Kerb
weight
Without optional
parts 930 kg
940 kg945 kg 960 kg1,070 kg
With full
optional parts 1,010 kg 1,020 kg 1,025 kg 1,027 kg
1,096 kg
Maximum gross vehicle
weight1,420 kg, 1,480 kg* 1,435 kg, 1,495 kg* 1,440 kg, 1,500 kg* 1,520 kg, 1,580 kg*
Maximum
axle
weightFront
735 kg 745 kg750 kg820 kg
Rear 720 kg, 785 kg*
Maximum
towable
weightWith brake 750 kg
Without brake500 kg
Maximum trailer-nose weight 50 kg
Maximum roof load50 kg
Seating capacity5 persons

9-10 Specifications
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Petrol-powered vehicles (5-door models)
*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE●Trailer specifications indicate th e manufacturer’s recommendation.
Item1100 models
1300 models1500 models
Manual
transmissionAutomated
manual
transmissionManual
transmissionAutomated
manual
transmission
Kerb
weight
Without optional
parts 965 kg
970 kg975 kg990 kg995 kg
With full optional
parts 1,042 kg 1,047 kg 1,052 kg 1,054 kg 1,059 kg
Maximum gross vehicle weight 1,450 kg,
1,510 kg* 1,460 kg, 1,520 kg*
1,465 kg, 1,525 kg*
Maximum
axle weightFront735 kg 745 kg 750 kg
Rear 745 kg, 810 kg*
Maximum
towable
weightWith brake750 kg 1,000 kg
Without brake 500 kg
Maximum trailer-nose weight 50 kg
Maximum roof load50 kg
Seating capacity5 persons