2008 MITSUBISHI COLT operate

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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

General information5
4. To fill with fuel correctly mainly depends on correct han-dling of the fuel filler gun. Do not tilt the gun. Insert the
gun in the tank port as far as it will go.
5. When the gun stops automatically, withdraw it halfway in the tank port. After the second automatic stop, do not fill
with any more fuel.
6. To close, turn the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly clock-
wise until you hear a clicking sound, then gently push the
fuel tank filler door closed.Installation of accessories
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We recommend you to consult your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
● The installation of accessories, optional parts, should only
be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in your
country, and in accordance wi th the guidelines fitting
instructions and warnings contained within the documents
accompanying the parts or accessories.
● Improper installation of electrical components may cause
an electrical fire if incorrect ly fitted. Please refer to the
“Modification/alterations to th e electrical or fuel systems”
section within this owner’s manual.
● Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle with-
out an external antenna may cause electrical system inter-
ference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.
● Tyres and wheels which do no t meet specifications must
not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications ” section for information
regarding wheel and tyre sizes.
CAUTION!
● A label which reads “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY” is
attached to the fuel tank f iller lid of vehicles which
can only operate on unlead ed petrol. Serious engine
and catalytic converter damage will result if leaded
petrol is put into these ve hicles, and this must conse-
quently never be attempted.
CAUTION!
● To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-
off” the fuel tank.
CAUTION!
●If you need to replace the fuel tank filler tube cap,
use only the cap specified for your vehicle model.

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.

Locking and unlocking1-9
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Central door locks
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NOTE●
Each of the doors can be locked or unlocked independ-
ently by using the inside lock knob.
● Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the central do or locking system's built-in
protection circuit and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about one minute before operating the
inside lock knob or the key.
All the doors and the tailgate can be locked and unlocked as
described below.
Front doors with key
Turn the key in the driver’s door towards the front of the vehi-
cle to lock the doors and the tail gate and towards the rear of the
vehicle to unlock the doors and the tailgate.
NOTE● If the vehicle has a Dead Lock System and the Dead Lock
System is set, turning the key towards the rear of the vehi-
cle causes only the driver’s door to be unlocked; the cen-
tral door locking system will not operate.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 1-10.)
1- Lock
2- Unlock

1-18 Locking and unlocking
1Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operated with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.
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Each door window opens or
closes while the corresponding
switch is operated.
LHD
1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window (5-door models)*
4- Rear right door window (5-door models)*
5- Lock switch
WARNING!
● Before operating the elect ric window control, make
sure that nothing will be trapped (head, hand, fin-
ger, etc.).
● Never leave the vehicle without removing the key.
●Never leave a child (or ot her person who might not
be capable of safely op erating the electric window
control) in the vehicle alone.
RHD

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NOTE●Repeated operation with the engine stopped will run down
the battery. Operate the window switches only while the
engine is running.
Driver’s switches
The driver’s switches can be us ed to operate all door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull the switch
up to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s window is fully pressed down, the
door window automatically opens completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, pull up the switch.
Passenger’s switches
The passenger’s switches can be used to operate the corre-
sponding passenger’s door windows.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull the switch
up to close it.
NOTE● The rear door windows (5-door models) only open half-
way.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)

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When this switch is operated, the passenger’s switches cannot
be used to open or close the door windows and the driver’s
switch cannot open or close any door windows other than the
driver’s door windows.
To unlock, press it once again.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
WARNING!
●A child may tamper with the sw itch at the risk of its
hands or head being trapped in the window. When
driving with a child in the vehicle, please press the
window lock switch to disable the passenger’s
switches.

Seat and seat belts2-3
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Seat arrangement
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The seats can be operated for
the desired seat arrangement.
Normal usage
Folding the seatbacks forward (5-door models, full flat folding) →
P. 2-13
How to stow large articles
Folding the rear seat* → P. 2-15
Removing the rear seat (5-door mod-
els, separated seat only)* → P. 2-19