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OZME08E2JEA033083
Information for station service
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Fuel Capacity
47 litres
Fuel requirements Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane rating (DIN51607)
95 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN 590)
51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.\
Engine oil “MB 229.1” or higher
Refer to the “Maintenance”section of this manual.
Tyre inflation pressure Refer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure\
.
For diesel-powered vehicles, the engine oil should be changed every 7,500 km in countries where diesel fuel with a sulphur content
meeting the requirements of EN 590 is not available.
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Foreword
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Thank you for selecting a COLT as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full
enjoyment of the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the
proper way to operate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost
in driving pleasure.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to
make changes relating to design and specifications and/or to
make additions to or improvements in this product without any
obligation to install them on previously manufactured prod-
ucts.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe
all laws and regulations concerning vehicles.
This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such
laws and regulations, but some of the contents may become
contradictory with later amendment of the laws and regula-
tions.
Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained in this owner’s manual.
Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorised Service Point.
Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the owner’s discretion.
Throughout this owner’s manual, the words
WARNING and CAUTION appear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to fol-
low instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE: gives helpful information.
*: indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classifica-
tion; refer to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
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Overview
Interior
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Seat belts
P. 2-22Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P.5-65
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18
Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26 Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat*
P.2-8 Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Front seat P. 2-5
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS)-Curtain air bag*
P. 2-64
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70 Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0
Lock switch P.1-20
LHD (3-door models)
Head restraints
P. 2-10Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
-Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63
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Overview
Seat belts P. 2-22
Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65 Head restraints
P. 2-10Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18 Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26
Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat
P. 2-8
Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63
Front seat P. 2-5 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain air bag* P. 2-64
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70
Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0 Lock switch P. 1-20
RHD (3-door models)
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Overview
Seat belts
P. 2 - 2 2Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65
Head restraints
P. 2 - 1 0
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18
Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26 Sun visors
P. 5 - 5 9
Rear seat
P. 2 - 8 Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 - 6 2
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS)-Curtain air bag*
P. 2-64
Luggage net* P. 5-73
Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70 Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0
Lock switch P. 1-20
LHD (5-door models)
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63 Front seat P. 2-5
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Overview
Seat belts P. 2-22
Vanity mirror
P. 5 - 6 0
Glove box P. 5-65 Head restraints
P. 2-10Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 3
Electric window control
switch P. 1-18 Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-26
Sun visors
P. 5-59
Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5-62
Front seat P. 2-5 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain air bag* P. 2-64
Luggage net* P. 5-73 Rear shelf panel* P. 5-70
Inside rear-view mirror
P. 4 - 1 0 Lock switch P. 1-20
RHD (5-door models)
Rear seat
P.2-8
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Side air bag (for front seats)* P. 2-63
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Overview
Exterior
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Electric window control
P. 1 - 1 8
Locking and unlocking
P. 1-7
Keyless entry system*
P. 1-5
Front fog lamps*
P. 3-37, 8-50 Side turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Front turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Bonnet P. 8-4
Fuel tank filler P. 3 Outside rear-view
mirrors P. 4-10
Windscreen wipers P. 3-39
Headlamps, high beam
P. 3-31, 8-46 Position lamps
P. 3-31, 8-48 Headlamps, low beam
P. 3-31, 8-44
3-door models
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Overview
Electric window control
P. 1 - 1 8
Locking and unlocking
P. 1 - 7
Keyless entry system*
P. 1 - 5
Front fog lamps*
P. 3-37, 8-50 Side turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Front turn-signal lamps
P. 3-36, 8-49
Bonnet P. 8-4
Fuel tank filler P. 3 Outside rear-view
mirrors P. 4-10
Windscreen wipers P.3-39
Headlamps, high beam
P. 3-31, 8-46 Position lamps
P. 3-31, 8-48 Headlamps, low beam
P. 3-31, 8-44
5-door models
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General information
Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Modification/alterations to the electrical
or fuel systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7