2008 MITSUBISHI COLT dead battery

1-6 Locking and unlocking
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To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2) to unlock all the doors and the
tailgate.
If they are unlocked while the room lamp is not illuminated,
the room lamp will be turned on for approximately 15 seconds
and the turn-signal lamps will blink twice.
NOTE● If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and any of the doors
or tailgate is not opened within approximately 30 seconds:
relocking will automatically occur.
● It is possible to modify the functions as follows:
For further information, contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
• The time from pressing of the UNLOCK switch (2) to
the moment of automatic locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (f lashing of the turn-signal
lamps) can be set to operate only when the doors and
tailgate are locked or only when the doors and tailgate
are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (which indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and ta ilgate with the flash of the
turn-signal lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation function can be changed.
Operation of the Dead Lock System
For vehicles with a Dead Lock System, the Dead Lock System
can be set using the remote controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System’’ on page 1-10.)
NOTE● For vehicles with a Dead Lo ck System, the keyless entry
system will not work while the key is in the ignition
switch.
● Pressing the LOCK switch (1) has no effect (no locking
takes place) if a door or the tailgate is open.
● The remote control switch will operate within about 4m
from the vehicle. However, the operating range of the
remote control switch may chan ge if the vehicle is located
near a TV transmitting tower, power station, or radio
broadcasting station.
● If the turn-signal lamps flash 9 times when you press the
remote control switch, the battery may have run down.
Have the battery replaced by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
● If your remote control switch is lost or damaged, please
contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point for a replacement remote control switch.
● If you wish to add a remote control switch, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
A maximum of eight remote control switches are availa-
ble for your vehicle.

4-16 Starting and driving
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NOTE●If the front wheels are turned , the anti-theft lock may
sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from “LOCK”
to “ACC”. Firmly turn the steer ing wheel to the left or to
the right as you turn the key.Starting
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Tips for starting
● Do not operate the starter motor continuously for anything
longer than 10 seconds; doing so could run down the bat-
tery. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch
back to “LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will
damage the starter mechanism.
● If the engine cannot be starte d because the battery is weak
or dead, refer to the “Emergency starting” section for
instructions on starting the engine.
● The engine is well warmed up with the engine speed
decreases. Extended warming-up will result in excessive
fuel consumption.
WARNING!
● Never run the engine in a cl osed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is necessary to move your vehi-
cle in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are
odourless and can be fatal.

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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!

6-2 For emergencies
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If the vehicle breaks down on th
e road, move it to the shoulder
and use the hazard warning flashers.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the engine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area be aware of the fol-
lowing: ● The brake booster becomes inoperative and the pedal
effort will increase. Press down the brake pedal harder
than usual.
● Turn the wheel with more effort than usual.
Emergency starting
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or
dead, the battery from another vehicle can be used with jump
leads to start the engine.
1. Get the vehicles close enoug h so that the jump leads can
reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause an unwanted ground connection.
The vehicle will not start in this case, and the bad ground-
ing could damage the electrical systems.
WARNING!
● To start the engine using jump leads connected to
another vehicle, perfor m the correct procedures
according to the instruct ion manual. Incorrect pro-
cedures could result in a fire or explosion or damage
to the vehicles.
CAUTION!
● Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt bat-
tery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can dam-
age both vehicles.