2009 MITSUBISHI COLT are

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •When the key grip contacts metal of an-
other key (Type B)
• When the key contacts or is close to other
immobilizing keys (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) (Type C)

In cases like these, remove the object or
additional key from the vehicle key. Then
try again to start the engine. If the engine
does not start, we recommend you to con-
tact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.NOTE
l If you lose your key, order a key from your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key,
take your vehicle and all remaining keys to
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. All the keys have to be re-reg-
istered in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer can register up to 8 differ-
ent keys for use.CAUTIONl Do not modify or add parts to the immo-
bilizer system. Doing so could cause the
immobilizer to malfunction.Keyless entry system E00300301831
Press the remote control switch, and all doors and
the tailgate will be locked or unlocked as desired.
1- LOCK switch
2- UNLOCK switch
To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All doors and the tail-
gate will be locked. When they are locked with the
turn-signal lamps blink once.
NOTE l With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
pressing the LOCK switch (1) two times in
succession causes the Dead Lock System to
be set. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-07.)
To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2). All doors and the
tailgate will be unlocked.
If they are unlocked while the room lamp is not il-
luminated, the room lamp will be turned on for ap-
proximately 15 seconds and the turn-signal lamps
will blink twice.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTEl If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and
any of the doors or tailgate is not opened with-
in approximately 30 seconds: relocking will
automatically occur.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For further information, contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. •The time from pressing the UNLOCK
switch (2) to the moment of automatic
locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (flashing of
the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and tailgate are
locked or only when the doors and tail-
gate are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates
locking or unlocking of the doors and tail-
gate 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
With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is
possible to set the Dead Lock System using the re-
mote controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 1-07.)
NOTE l With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
the keyless entry system does not work while
the key is in the ignition switch.l Pressing the LOCK switch (1) has no effect
(no locking takes place) while a door or the
tailgate is open.
l The remote control switch will operate with-
in about 4 m from the vehicle. However, the
operating range of the remote control switch
may change if the vehicle is located near a
TV transmitting tower, power station, or ra-
dio broadcasting station.
l If the turn-signal lamps flash nine times
when you press the remote control switch,
the battery may have run down. For further
information, please consult your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer to
“ Procedure for replacing the remote control
switch battery” on page 1-04.
l If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch.
l If you wish to add a remote control switch,
we recommend you to contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
A maximum of 8 remote control switches are
available for your vehicle.Procedure for replacing the remote
control switch battery E00309500031
1. With the MITSUBISHI mark facing you, in-
sert a coin, etc., into the notch in the remote
control switch case and use it to open the case.
NOTE
l Be sure to perform the procedure with the
MITSUBISHI mark facing you. If the
MITSUBISHI mark is not facing you when
you open the remote control switch case, the
buttons may come out.
l When opening the remote control switch
case, do not push forcefully on the keyless
button area (A). Otherwise, the keyless cir-
cuit board may fall out and be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
into the notch in the remote control switch
case (B) and remove the old battery.
3. Install a new battery with the + side (C)
down, and then close the remote control
switch case firmly.
+ side- sideCoin type battery
CR2016
NOTE
l Make sure you hear a “click” when you in-
stall the battery and close the case.
4. Check the keyless entry system to see that it
works.
NOTE l You may purchase a replacement battery at
an electric appliance store.
l A MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Serv-
ice Point can replace the battery for you if
you prefer.CAUTIONl When the remote control switch case is
opened, be careful to keep water, dust,
etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal
components.Doors E00300401890CAUTIONlMake sure the doors are closed: driving
with doors incompletely closed is danger-
ous.
l Never leave children in the vehicle unat-
tended.
l Be careful not to lock the doors while the
key is inside the vehicle.
To lock or unlock with the key
1- Insert or remove the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To lock or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle
1- Lock
2- Unlock
Pull the inside door handle towards you to open
the door.
NOTE l The driver’s door can be opened without us-
ing the lock knob by pulling on the inside
door handle.
All other doors and the tailgate are unlocked
at the same time.
l In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it
is not possible to unlock the door by pushing
the lock knob to the unlock side while the
Dead Lock System is set.
( Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page
1-07.)
To lock without using the key
Front passenger’s door
Rear door (5-door models)
Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked position,
and close the door (2).
NOTE
l The driver’s door cannot be locked using the
inside lock knob while the driver’s door is
opened.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTEl Pressing the LOCK switch (A) once while
the Dead Lock System is set causes the turn-
signal lamps to flash three times, so it is pos-
sible to confirm that the Dead Lock System
is set.
l It is possible to alter the system’s functionali-
ty as follows: •It is possible to disable the operation con-
firmation function (flashing of the turn-
signal lamps).
• It is possible to change the number of
times the operation confirmation function
causes the turn-signal lamps to flash for
confirmation of system operation.
For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Cancelling the system E00305300031
When the UNLOCK switch (B) of the keyless en-
try system is pressed to unlock the doors and tail-
gate, the Dead Lock System is simultaneously can-
celled.
NOTE
l If neither a door nor the tailgate is opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking, the doors
and tailgate are automatically relocked and
the Dead Lock System is simultaneously set
again.
l Even when it is not possible to use the key-
less entry system to unlock the doors, it is pos-
sible to use the key to unlock a door. When
the key is used to unlock a door, the Dead
Lock System is cancelled for only that door.
If you wish to subsequently unlock all of the
doors, turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
or “ACC” position.
l It is possible to adjust the duration after
which automatic relocking takes place when
the UNLOCK switch (B) has been pressed.
For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Testing the system E00305400029
Open all of the door windows, then set the Dead
Lock System. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-07.)
After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the
vehicle through the windows and confirm that you
cannot unlock the doors using the lock knobs.
NOTE l If you need advice on how to set the Dead
Lock System or if it should be difficult to un-
derstand, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine “Child-protection” rear doors (5-door models) E00300900638
1- Lock
2- Free
Child protection helps prevent doors from being
opened accidentally, especially when small chil-
dren are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the rear
door cannot be opened using the inside handle.
To open the rear door while the child protection is
in use, pull the outside door handle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the child
protection mechanism does not function.
CAUTIONl When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection to pre-
vent accidental door opening which may
cause an accident.Tailgate E00301400890WARNINGlIt is dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
l When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.CAUTIONl Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe
when loading and unloading luggage.
Heat from the exhaust could lead to burns.
NOTE
l Locking/unlocking of the driver’s door by us-
ing the key (LHD vehicles only), inside lock
knob (driver side) or keyless entry system al-
so locks/unlocks the tailgate.
To lock or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle
The tailgate can be locked or unlocked by using the
inside lock knob (driver side), regardless of the po-
sition of the ignition key.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
If the tailgate is locked or unlocked by using the in-
side lock knob (driver side), it can still be locked or
unlocked with the key.
NOTE l Repeated continuous operating between lock
and unlock could cause the central door
locks’ built-in protection circuit to prevent
the system from operating. If this occurs,
wait about 1 minute before operating the knob.
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Pull the tailgate lever upward to open the tailgate.CAUTIONl Make sure there is no one standing near-
by when opening the tailgate.To close
Pull the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated
and release it before the tailgate closes completely.
Gently slam the tailgate from the outside so that it
is completely closed.3-door models5-door models
CAUTIONl To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do
not attempt to close the tailgate without
letting go off the tailgate grip.CAUTIONl Before driving, make sure that the tail-
gate is securely closed.
If the tailgate opens while driving the ve-
hicle, objects stored in the luggage area
could fall out onto the road.
NOTE
l Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations il-
lustrated to support the tailgate. Please ob-
serve the following in order to prevent dam-
age or faulty operation. •Do not hold the gas struts when closing
the tailgate. Also, do not push or pull the
gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Seat............................................................................................... 2-02
Seat arrangement .......................................................................... 2-03
Seat adjustment ............................................................................. 2-04
Front seat ...................................................................................... 2-04
Head restraints .............................................................................. 2-06
Making a luggage area .................................................................. 2-08
Seat belts ....................................................................................... 2-10
Pregnant women restraint ............................................................. 2-12
Seat belt pretensioner system and force limiter system ................2-13
Child restraint ............................................................................... 2-13
Seat belt inspection ....................................................................... 2-22
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag ..............................2-22Seat and seat belts2