2008 MITSUBISHI COLT stab

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

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)

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

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

2-26 Seat and seat belts
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Adjustable seat belt anchor (front seats)E00405000055
The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Move the seat belt anchor down with the lock knob (A)
depressed. To move the anchor up, slide it without depressing
the lock knob (A).
Rear-centre 3-point type seat belt
(5-door models)
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The rear-centre 3-point type seat belt must be worn correctly as
illustrated.
CAUTION!
● When adjusting the seat belt anchor, set it at a posi-
tion that is sufficiently high to ensure that the belt
makes full contact with your shoulder but does not
touch your neck.
Anchor down Anchor up

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

4
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

4-2 Starting and driving
4Economical driving
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For economical driving, there ar
e some technical requirements
that have to be met. The prerequisite for low fuel consumption
is a properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical operation, we recommend
that you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals in
accordance with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas and noise are
greatly influenced by personal driving habits as well as the par-
ticular operating conditions. The following points should be
observed in order to minimize w ear of brakes, tyres and engine
as well as to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such operation will
result in higher fuel consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always
use the highest gear possible.
City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping increases the average fuel con-
sumption. Use roads with smooth traffic flow whenever possi-
ble. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a low gear
at high engine speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even when idling. Avoid extended
idling whenever possible.
Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the more fuel is consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressure s at regular intervals. Low tyre
inflation pressure increases ro ad resistance and fuel consump-
tion. In addition, low tyre pres sures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.
Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compart-
ment. Especially during city dr iving, where frequent starting
and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the vehicle
will greatly affect fuel consum ption. Avoid driving with unnec-
essary luggage, etc., on the ro of; the increased air resistance
will increase fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot
engine running. After the engine has started, commence driv-
ing as soon as possible.
Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will increase fuel consumption.