2009 MITSUBISHI COLT brake

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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully apply the parking brake lever sufficient-
ly to hold the vehicle.
To apply the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton at the end of hand grip.
CAUTIONl When you intend to apply the parking
brake, firmly press the brake pedal to
bring the vehicle to a complete stop be-
fore pulling the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the
vehicle moving could make the rear
wheels lock up, thereby making the vehi-
cle unstable. It could also make the park-
ing brake malfunction.NOTE
l Apply sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the
foot brake is released.
l If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle
stationary after the foot brake is released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully.
CAUTIONl Before driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted, resulting in ineffective braking and
possible brake failure.CAUTIONl If the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish when the parking brake is fully re-
leased, the brake system may be abnormal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning
lamp” on page 3-17.
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Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the gearshift lev-
er into the “R” (Reverse) position (with manual
transmission) or the allshift lever into the “R” (Re-
verse) position (with automated manual transmis-
sion).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the gearshift lev-
er into the 1 st
position (with manual transmission)
or the allshift lever into the “S” (Stand by) position
(with automated manual transmission).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
NOTE l If your vehicle has an automated manual trans-
mission, place the allshift lever in the “S”
(Stand by) position or “R” (Reverse) position
before stopping the engine.
If you move the allshift lever after stopping
the engine, a gearshift will not take place.Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while you take a
short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine run-
ning in a closed or poorly ventilated place.WARNINGl Leaving the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the
gearshift lever (manual transmission) or
the allshift lever (automated manual trans-
mission) or the accumulation of toxic ex-
haust fumes on the passenger compart-
ment.
Where you park
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it
over kerbs or parking stop blocks. Be careful when
travelling up or down steep slopes where your bump-
er can scrape the road.
WARNINGl Do not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Always remove the key from the ignition switch
and lock all doors and the tailgate when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height adjustment E00600700466
To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt
lock lever while holding the steering wheel by
hand, and raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling
it upward.
1- Locked
2- Release
WARNINGl After adjusting to the desired height,
check to be sure that the lever is locked.
l Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.
l When releasing the tilt lock lever, move it
to the release position (2) and hold the
steering wheel by hand to prevent it fall-
ing to the lowest position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlIf the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion when the engine is running, doing so
could damage the starter motor.Steering wheel lock E00601500605
To lock
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.
CAUTIONl Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
NOTE
l If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft
lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn
the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or to the
right as you turn the key.
Starting E00601601007
Tips for starting l Do not operate the starter motor continuous-
ly longer than 10 seconds; doing so could
run down the battery. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch back to
“LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try
again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter mechanism.
l If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, refer to the “Emer-
gency starting” section for instructions on
starting the engine.
l The engine is well warmed up with the en-
gine speed decreases. Extended warming-up
operation will result in excessive fuel con-
sumption.WARNINGl Never run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle. This can be
very dangerous.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlDo not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up.
l Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
l If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, do not stop the engine immedi-
ately after high-speed or uphill driving.
First allow the engine to idle to give the
turbocharger a chance to cool down.Starting the engine E00601702005
This vehicle is equipped with an electronically con-
trolled fuel injection system which is automatically
controlled. When starting the engine, do not de-
press the accelerator pedal.
The starting procedure is as follows:

Vehicles with manual transmission 1.Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position
and make certain that all warning lamps are
functioning properly before starting the en-
gine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE l A ticking noise may be heard after starting
the engine.
This is not an abnormal condition. The noise
will disappear after a short time of engine run-
ning.
If the ticking noise continues after the engine
is warmed up, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked.
Vehicles with automated manual transmission 1.Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position
and make certain that all warning lamps are
functioning properly.
5. Place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position and confirm that “N” is shown by
the multi-information display. Refer to “Mov-
ing the allshift lever” on page 4-21.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE l For safety, the vehicle is designed so that the
engine will not start unless the allshift lever
is in the “N” (Neutral) position. Place the all-
shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position be-
fore starting the engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine lIf you turn the ignition key to the “START”
position when the gearshift is not in the “N”
(Neutral) position, the multi-information dis-
play will behave as follows to indicate that
the engine will not start. •Gearshift in “S” (Stand by) position: An
“A” or “1” will be shown. Or “0” will flash.
• Gearshift in “R” (Reverse) position: An
“R” will be shown. Or “0” will flash.
Confirm that “N” is shown by the multi-infor-
mation display.Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system* E00627400022
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatical-
ly stops and restarts the engine without operating
the ignition switch when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to re-
duce exhaust gases, increase fuel efficiency.CAUTIONl If the vehicle will be stopped for a long
time or if you will leave the vehicle unat-
tended, turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.Automatically stopping the engine E00627500010
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
You can deactivate the system by pressing the “Au-
to Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-16. 1. Stop the vehicle.
While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-
press the clutch pedal and place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
2. Release the clutch pedal. The “” indication
lamp in the meter will illuminate and the en-
gine will stop automatically.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTEl Under normal conditions, the “
”
indication
lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase when the en-
gine is stopped automatically.
If the vehicle is moving, press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.CAUTIONl Observe the following precautions when
the engine is stopped automatically. Oth-
erwise, an unexpected accident might oc-
cur when the engine restarts automatical-
ly. •Do not depress the accelerator pedal
to race the engine while the vehicle is
stopped (regardless of whether the en-
gine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident
might occur when the engine restarts
automatically.CAUTION• Do not leave the driver’s seat or open
the bonnet.
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
or if the bonnet is opened, the “
” in-
dication lamp will blink to inform the
driver. If this occurs, the engine will
not restart automatically even if the
clutch pedal is depressed, the seat belt
is refastened, and the bonnet is closed.
While depressing the brake pedal,
fully depress the clutch pedal and
turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting the en-
gine” on page 4-12.
• Do not move the gearshift lever to a po-
sition other than the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition.
If the gearshift lever is moved to a po-
sition other than the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition, the “
” indication lamp blinks
and the buzzer sounds.
If the gearshift lever is returned to the
“N” (Neutral) position, the lamp stops
blinking and the buzzer stops sound-
ing. The engine will not restart if the
gearshift lever is in a position other
than the “N” (Neutral) position.
NOTE
l In the following cases, the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system will not operate and the en-
gine will not stop automatically even if the ve-
hicle is stopped. • Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
• Bonnet is open
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap-
proximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be- cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly or depressed harder than usual
• After the ignition switch is turned from
the “LOCK” position to the “START” po-
sition, approximately 3 minutes or more
have not elapsed
• After the ignition switch is turned from
the “ON” position to the “START” posi-
tion, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed.
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle stops again within 10 seconds
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• Ambient temperature is lower than ap-
proximately 3°C
• Air conditioner is operating and passen-
ger compartment has not sufficiently
cooled (for vehicles with automatic air
conditioning)
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position (for vehicles with automatic air
conditioning)
Refer to “For quick demisting” on page
5-10.
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth-
er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting
• Battery voltage or battery performance is
low
• Check engine warning lamp is illumina-
ted or the “
” indication lamp is blinking
[For vehicles with automatic air conditioning]
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine lIf the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system oper-
ates while the air conditioner is operating,
both the engine and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop. Therefore, only the blower
will operate.
l If air is flowing from the demister and the en-
gine is stopped automatically, it is recommen-
ded to set the mode selection dial to the De-
mister/Face or Foot/Demister position.
Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on
pages 5-02, 5-02.
l If the air conditioner is operating, set the tem-
perature control dial to 22°C or higher to
lengthen the time that the engine is stopped
automatically.
l If the air conditioner is operating when the
ambient temperature is high, such as during
the summer, change the air selection from out-
side air to recirculated air to lengthen the
time that the engine is stopped automatically.Automatically restarting the engine E00627600066
Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in the “N” (Neutral) position. The “
” indication
lamp in the meter turns off and the engine restarts
automatically.
NOTE
l If the engine does not restart automatically or
if the engine stalls, the oil pressure warning
lamp, charge warning lamp, and check en-
gine warning lamp will illuminate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even
if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While
depressing the brake pedal, fully depress the
clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting the engine” on
page 4-12.
CAUTIONl In the following cases, the engine will re-
start automatically even if the engine was
stopped by the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)CAUTIONsystem. Pay attention, otherwise an unex-
pected accident might occur when the en-
gine restarts. •Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or
higher when coasting down a slope
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low
because the brake pedal is depressed
repeatedly or depressed harder than
usual
• Steering wheel is turned
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• When the air conditioner is ON, the
passenger compartment temperature
rises and the air conditioning compres-
sor operates to lower the temperature
(for vehicles with automatic air condi-
tioning)
• Mode selection dial is set to the demis-
ter position (for vehicles with automat-
ic air conditioning)
Refer to “For quick demisting” on
page 5-10.
• Electric power consumption is high,
such as when the rear window demis-
ter or other electrical components are
operating or the blower speed is set to
a high setting.
NOTE
l If the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF”
switch is pressed to deactivate the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system while the engine is
stopped automatically, the engine will not re-
start automatically even if the clutch pedal is
depressed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Allshift lever position and multi-information displayE00612600055Multi-information displayAllshift lever positionDescription
N (Neutral)Power is not transmitted. This is the only position where the engine can be started.R (Reverse)This position is used for reversing.
S (Stand by)
automatic mode*Gearshifts are performed automatically at all vehicle speeds (from a standing start
right up to highway speeds).
through
manual mode*
+ (UP SHIFT)Shift upGearshifts can be per-
formed from 1 st
gear to 6 th
gear using the allshift lever.- (DOWN SHIFT)Shift down
or
S (Stand by)The indicator shows the recommended gearshift points for fuel-efficient driving.
N (Neutral) or
R (Reverse) or
S (Stand by)If you do not depress the brake pedal when moving the selector lever from the “N”
(Neutral) position to the “S” (Stand by) position (or vice versa) or from the “N” (Neu-
tral) position to the “R” (Reverse) position (or vice versa), the indicator will show
that a gearshift has not taken place.
*: When the allshift lever is moved from the “S” (Stand by) position to the “A” (Auto) position, the transmission switches to the automatic mode or to the manual
mode.
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