2008 MITSUBISHI COLT bulb

3-8 Instruments and controls
3Indicator lamps
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Turn-signal indicator lamps/Hazard
warning indicator lamps
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These indicator lamps blink on and off when a
turn-signal lamp is operating.
NOTE●
If the blinking is too fast, the cause may be
a faulty turn-signal connection or a blown
lamp bulb.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed, all turn-signal lamps will flash on and
off continuously.
High-beam indicator lampE00501800072
This indicator lamp illuminates when the high
beam is used.
Front fog lamp indicator lamp*E00501900158
This indicator lamp illuminates while the front
fog lamps are on.
Rear fog lamp indication lampE00502000084
This indication lamp illuminates while the rear
fog lamp is on.
Low coolant temperature indicator
lamp
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When the engine coolant temperature is low, this
indicator lamp illuminates and then goes out
when the temperature rises to roughly 40 °C or
more.
NOTE● When the indicator lamp goes out, this
should be used as a rough indication of
when the heating starts working.
● If the indicator lamp stays illuminated,
there may be a fault in the temperature sen-
sor or other component. We recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.

3-36 Instruments and controls
3Turn-signal lever
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The turn-signal lamps flash when the lever is operated (with
the ignition switch in the “ON” position). At the same time, the
turn signal indicator lamp flashes.
NOTE●
If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the bulb in a turn-
signal lamp may have burned out. We recommend you to
have the vehicle inspected.
● It is possible to change the number of times the turn-signal
lamps flash for a lane-change. For details, we recommend
you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
1- Turn-signals
When making a normal turn, use position (1). The lever will
return automatically when cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not return after corner-
ing. This occurs when the steering wheel is turned only
slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals When changing lane, gently move the lever once to position
(2). The turn-signal lamps and the indicator lamp in the
meter will flash three times.

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Maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 3
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 4
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 11
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 15
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 19
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 24
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 25
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28
For cold and snow weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 29
Fuse links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 30
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 30
Replacement of lamp bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 40

8-28 Maintenance
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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.

8-40 Maintenance
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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.

Maintenance8-41
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Bulb capacityE01003200043
When replacing a bulb, use a new bulb with the same wattage
and colour.
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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)

8-44 Maintenance
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HeadlampsE01003500642
Replacement of low beam
1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the side opposite that onwhich bulb replacement is to be performed.
2. Remove the cover (A) from the splash shield. 3. Press the tab (B) and remove the cap (C).
CAUTION!
●
Securely fit the cover when bulb replacement is
complete. If the cover is no t securely fitted, it may
fall out of place while th e vehicle is being driven,
possibly resulting in scratches on the body or in an
accident.