2008 MITSUBISHI COLT spare wheel

Overview
Luggage area (Except for vehicle with compact spare wheel)
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Tyre repair kit P. 6-11
Luggage compartmen
t lamp P. 5-63
3-door models
Towing hook
P. 6 - 1 1

Overview
Luggage area (Vehicle with compact spare wheel)
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Towing hook P. 6-11
Wheel nut wrench
P. 6 - 1 1 Jack P. 6-21 Spare wheel
P. 6-25
Luggage compartment lamp P. 5-63
3-door models

Overview
Towing hook P. 6-11Luggage hooks
(floor)* P. 5-72
Wheel nut wrench
P. 6 - 1 1
Jack P. 6-21 Spare wheel
P. 6 - 2 5
Luggage compartment lamp P. 5-63
Luggage hooks
(floor)* P. 5-72
5-door models

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For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Engine overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 6
Tools, jack and tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 10
Jacking up the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 23
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 25
How to change a tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 28
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 36
Operation under adverse driving conditions . . . . .6- 44

6-10 For emergencies
6Tools, jack and tyre repair kit
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Storage
The storage location of the tools, jack and tyre repair kit should
be remembered in case of an emergency.
Vehicle with compact spare wheel


Except for vehicle with compact spare wheel

NOTE● The tools, jack and tyre repair kit are stored beneath the
luggage floor board of the luggage compartment.
1- Jack
2- Wheel nut wrench
3- Towing hook
4- Tyre repair kit
5- Tyre compressor

For emergencies6-25
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8. Slowly turn the jack handle until the tyre is raised slightlyoff the ground surface. Spare wheel*
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Check the air pressure of the spare tyre frequently and make
sure it is ready for emergency use at any time.
Maintaining the spare wheel at the highest specified air pres-
sure will ensure that it can al ways be used under any conditions
(city/high-speed driving, varying load weight, etc.).
The spare wheel is stored ben eath the luggage floor board of
the luggage compartment.
Compact spare wheel
The compact spare tyre is desi gned to save space in the lug-
gage compartment and its lighter weight makes it easier to use
if a flat tyre occurs.
WARNING!
● Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the tyre is
raised off the ground. It is dangerous to raise the
vehicle any higher.
● Do not get under your vehi cle while using the jack.
●Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it sitting on
the jack for a long time. Both are very dangerous.
●Do not use a jack except th e one that came with your
vehicle.
● The jack should not be us ed for any purpose other
than to change a tyre.
● No one should be in you r vehicle when using the
jack.
● Do not start or run the en gine while your vehicle is
on the jack.
● Do not turn the raised wh eel. The tyres still on the
ground could turn and make your vehicle fall off the
jack.
CAUTION!
● The pressure should be periodically checked and
maintained at the specified pressure while the tyre is
stowed.
Driving with insufficient ty re pressure can lead to an
accident. If you have no choice but to drive with
insufficient tyre pressure , keep your speed down and
inflate the tyre to the correct pressure as soon as
possible. (Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 8-19.)
● The compact spare wheel is for temporary use only
and should be removed as soon as the original wheel
can be repaired or replaced.

6-26 For emergencies
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●The vehicle must not be driven at speeds in excess of
80 km/h (50 mph) while using the compact spare
wheel.
● The compact spare tyre is not as good as a standard
tyre in controllability and stability. When the com-
pact spare tyre is used, avoid quick starts, sudden
braking and sharp steering.
●Avoid driving through au tomatic vehicle washers
and over obstacles that could possibly damage the
vehicle’s undercarriage. Because the compact spare
wheel is smaller than th e original wheel, ground
clearance is slightly reduced.
● The compact spare wheel is specifically designed for
your vehicle and it should not be used on any other
vehicle.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
● Do not use a tyre chain with your compact spare
wheel. Because of the small er tyre size, a tyre chain
will not fit properly. This could cause damage to the
wheel and result in the loss of the chain.
If a front tyre becomes flat when using tyre chains,
first replace a rear wheel with the compact spare
wheel and then use the removed rear wheel to
replace the flat front wheel so that you can continue
to use the chains.

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To remove
1. Lift the carpet, then remove the luggage floor boards (A).CAUTION!
●The compact spare tyre should not be used on any
other wheels, nor should st andard tyres, snow tyres,
wheel covers or trim rings be used with the compact
spare wheel. If such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other vehi cle components may occur.
●Upon installation of the compact spare tyre, the
overall vehicle height is sl ightly lowered as the tyre
is smaller in diameter than the standard tyre. When
passing over projections on the road, take care not
to drive the vehicle with th e same feeling as driving
with the standard tyre on.
● Do not install more than one compact spare wheel at
the same time.
●When the tread wear indi cator appears, the tyre
must be replaced.
Refer to “Wheel condit ion” on page 8-20.