2008 MITSUBISHI COLT oil change

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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

Alphabetical index
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Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-31
Compact spare wheel 6-25
Cool box 5-66
Coolant (engine) 8-11, 9-21
Cup holder 5-69
D
Dead Lock System 1-10
Demister (rear window) 3-45
Diesel preheat indication lamp 3-9
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-33
Door-ajar warning lamp 3-13
Doors Central door locks 1-9
Child-protection 1-13
Dead Lock System 1-10
Lock and unlock 1-7
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Economical driving 4-2
Electric power steering system 4-40
Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors 4-12
Electric window control 1-18
Electrical system 9-14
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 1-3
Emergency starting 6-2
Engine Coolant 8-11, 9-21 High coolant temperat
ure warning lamp 3-13
Number 9-4
Oil 8-7
Oil and oil filter 9-21
Overheating 6-6
Specifications 9-12
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 7
Error codes 5-54
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-28
F
Fluid Brake fluid 8-14, 9-21
Clutch fluid 8-14, 9-21
Engine coolant 8-11, 9-21
Washer fluid 8-14, 9-21
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-21
For cold and snow weather 8-29
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Indicator lamp 3-8
Replacement 8-50
Switch 3-37
Front seat 2-5
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-49
Fuel

Alphabetical index
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Specifications 9-2
Speedometer 3-3
Starting 4-16
SteeringPower steering system 4-40
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-9
Steering wheel lock 4-15
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-52
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-57
Storage spaces 5-64
Sun visors 5-59
Supplemental restraint system 2-47 Curtain air bag system 2-64
Front passengers air bag ON-OFF switch 2-53
How the supplemental restraint system works 2-51
Servicing 2-71
Side air bag system 2-63
Warning lamp 2-70
T
Tachometer 3-4
Tail lampBulb capacity 8-41
Replacement 8-57
Tailgate 1-14
Tank capacity 3
Tools 6-11 Storage 6-10
Towing 6-36
Traction control system (TCL) 4-42 Indicator lamp 4-44
Trailer towing 4-46
Transmission Automated manual transmission 4-25
Manual transmission 4-22
Specifications 9-13
Tripmeter 3-4
Turn-signal indicator lamps 3-8
Turn-signal lever 3-36
Tyre repair kit 6-11
Tyres 8-19 How to change a tyre 6-28
Inflation pressures 8-19
Rotation 8-21
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-15
Snow tyres 8-22
Tyre chains 8-22
Wheel condition 8-20U
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information 7
V
Vanity mirror 5-60
Vehicle care precautions 7-2
Vehicle information code plate 9-2