2008 MITSUBISHI COLT power steering

Instruments and controls3-7
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Indicator and warning lamps
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1- Electric power steering warning lamp
→ P. 4-41
2- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp →
P. 2 - 7 0
3- High coolant temperature warning lamp → P. 3-13
4- Low coolant temperature indicator lamp → P. 3-8
5- Turn-signal indicator lamps/Hazard warning indicator lamps → P. 3-8
6- Brake warning lamp → P. 3-9
7- Anti-lock brake (ABS) warning lamp → P. 4-38
8- High-beam indicator lamp → P. 3-8
9- Front fog lamp indicator lamp* → P. 3-8
10- Rear fog lamp indicator lamp → P. 3-8
11- Low fuel warning lamp → P. 3-6
12- Door-ajar warning lamp → P. 3-13 13- Traction control system (TCL)/Active stability control sys-
tem (ASC) indicator lamp* → P. 4-44
14- Seat belt warning lamp* → P. 2 - 2 5
15- Front passenger’s air bag off indicator lamp* → P. 2-56
16- Allshift indicator display (vehicles with automated manual transmission) → P. 4-26
17- Oil pressure warning lamp → P. 3-12
18- Charge warning lamp → P. 3-12
19- Check engine warning lamp → P. 3 - 1 1
20- Diesel preheat indicator lamp (diesel-powered vehicles) → P. 3-9

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Starting and driving
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Inside rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 15
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 16
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 22
Automated manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 25
How to drive a vehicle with automated manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 30
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 35
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 36
Electric power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 40
Traction control system (TCL) /Active stability control syst em (ASC)*. . . . . . .4- 42
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 45
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 46

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Steering wheel lock
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To l o c k
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering
wheel slightly.
CAUTION!
●
Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch while driving. The steering wheel will locked,
causing loss of control.
●If the engine is stopped while driving, the brake ser-
vomechanism will cease to function and braking
efficiency will deteriorat e. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
● Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the engine is no t running, as doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.
●Do not turn the key to the “START” position when
the engine is running, as doing so could damage the
starter motor.
CAUTION!
●Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.

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●The ABS becomes operative after the vehicle has acceler-
ated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h (6
mph). It stops operat ing when the vehicle decelerates to a
speed below approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).Electric power steering system
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The electric power steering system reduces the effort required
to turn the steering wheel. It operates while the engine is run-
ning.
NOTE● If you repeatedly turn the st eering wheel fully to either
side (while parking, for example), a protective function
that prevents the system from overheating will be acti-
vated, making the steering action gradually heavier. In this
event, turn the steering wheel as little as possible for a
while. When the system’s temperature decreases, the
steering action will return to normal.
● If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is station-
ary with its headlamps on, the headlamps may grow dim.
This phenomenon does not indicate a fault. The head-
lamps will return to their original brightness after a short
while.
CAUTION!
●Do not stop the engine while driving. With the
engine stopped, the steeri ng action would become
extremely heavy and an une xpected accident might
occur.

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Electric power steering warning lampE00612400011
The electric power steering wa rning lamp comes on and a
buzzer sounds in the event of a control abnormality in the elec-
tric power steering system.
When the system is normal, th e electric power steering warn-
ing lamp comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and goes off after a few seconds.
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1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. If the elec- tric power steering warning lamp comes on then goes off
after a few seconds, there is no abnormality. However, if
the lamp does not go off, or if it comes on again when the
vehicle is driven, we recommend you to have the power
steering inspected by a MI TSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
CAUTION!
● If the electric power steering warning lamp comes
on while the vehicle is m oving, the steering action
may become heavy.

6-40 For emergencies
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4. Secure the tow rope to the front towing hook.
NOTE●To avoid deforming or otherwise damaging the vehicle
body when hooking the rope onto the towing hook,
observe the following instructions:
• Mount the towing hook securely.
• Do not attach the rope to any part of the vehicle other
than the towing hook.
• Do not drive in a way that subjects the towing hook to significant physical shock. 5. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” or “ON” position to unlock the steering wheel.
6. Place the gearshift lever (m anual transmission) or the
allshift lever (automated manual transmission) in the “N”
(Neutral) position.
With a vehicle that has an automated manual transmis-
sion, confirm that the transmi ssion is in the “N” (Neutral)
position by checking that “N ” is shown by the allshift
indicator display and by pushing the vehicle.
If, with a vehicle that has an automated manual transmis-
sion, the engine will not start and the transmission is not
in the “N” (Neutral) position, press the brake pedal, turn
the ignition switch to the “ON” position, and move the
allshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.
7. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law. (Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
CAUTION!
● Do not tow the vehicle with the rope at an excessive
diagonal angle.
5-door models
CAUTION!
● When the engine is not running, the brake booster
and power steering do no t operate. This means
higher brake depression force and higher steering
effort are required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
more difficult than usual.
● Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” position or do
not remove the ignition key from the ignition switch
while driving. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.

Maintenance8-23
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The speed limit for tyre chains is 50 km/h (31 mph). Remove
the tyre chains as soon as possible on snow-free roads.
Ty r e s i z eWheel sizeMax. chain height [mm]
175/65R14*1, *214x5.5 J 12
185/55R15*
315x6.0 J
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1: Petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharger have 15-inch
brakes, so 14-inch tyres and wheels cannot be used on them.
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2: Use only 175/65R14 snow tyres (M + S) with the 1500 mod-
els of the petrol-powered vehicles without turbocharger
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3: Snow tyres (M + S) only
CAUTION!
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For vehicle with 195/50R15 or 205/45R16 tyres,
chains should not be us ed. The clearance between
the chains and the body is small, and the body might
be damaged.
However, if chains must be used on vehicles with
195/50R15 or 205/45R16 tyres, because of adverse
road conditions such as sn ow or ice, proceed as fol-
lows:
Change all the original tyres (including wheels) to
175/65R14 tyres (14 x 5.5 J wheels) or 185/55R15 M
+ S tyres (15 x 6.0 J wheels) and then use the chains
on the front wheels.
WARNING!
● DO NOT use a jack when fitting the chains, as in the
conditions, the tyres may sl ip on the icy road, caus-
ing the vehicle to slip off the jack.
CAUTION!
● Practice fitting the chains before you need them.
Don’t expect help from ot her people in the cold.
●Choose a clear straight stretch of road where you
can pull off and still be seen while you are fitting the
chains.
● Do not fit chains before you need them. This will
wear out your tyres and the road surface.
●After driving for about 100-300 metres, stop and
retighten the chains.
●Care should be taken with extremes of steering lock
to prevent possible contac t between the chains and
the vehicle body.
● Drive carefully and do no t exceed 50 km/h (31 mph).
Remember, fitting chains is not going to stop acci-
dents from happening.
● When tyre chains are instal led, take care that they
do not damage the disc wheel or body.

9-16 Specifications
9Other specifications
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*: Optional equipment
ItemPetrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles1100 models, 1300 models1500 models
Fuel systemFuel control
Electric controlled injection Direct injection
Fuel pumpElectric motor type Electronically controlled
Clutch Dry single disc clutch, hydraulic action
Steering systemRack and pinion type, electric power assisted
SuspensionFrontIndependent type, MacPherson strut, coil spring
Rear Torsion beam rigid type
Service brakes
TypeHydraulic, dual diagonal circuit with power assistance and anti-lock brake system with elec-
tronic brake force distribution function
Front Ventilated disc brakes
RearDrum brakes, Disc brakes* Disc brakesDrum brakes, Disc brakes*
Parking brakes Parking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels