2009 MITSUBISHI COLT display

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Outside temperature displayE00528400015
This displays the temperature outside the
vehicle.
NOTE l The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units ( °C
or °F).
Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch
is “ON”)” on page 3-12.
l The outside temperature can be dis-
played in a range of -40°C to 50°C
(-40°F to 122°F).
l Depending on factors such as the
driving conditions, the displayed
temperature may vary from the ac-
tual outside temperature.Frozen road warning E00528500016
If the outside air temperature drops be-
low approx. 3°C, the alarm sounds and
the outside air temperature warning sym-
bol flashes for about 10 seconds.CAUTIONl There is a danger the road
might be icy, even when this
symbol is not flashing, so please
take care when driving.Gearshift indicator* E00528600020
The gearshift indicator (if so equipped)
shows recommended gearshift points for
fuel-efficient driving.
Refer to “Changing gears” on page
4-17.
Refer to “Driving” on page 4-23.Fuel remaining display E00522200444
This displays the amount of fuel remaining.
CAUTIONlDo not run out of fuel, or the catalytic con-
verter may be adversely affected. If the
warning display appears, refuel as soon
as possible.
NOTE
l It may take several seconds to stabilise the
display after refilling the tank.
l If fuel is added with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position, the fuel gauge may incor-
rectly indicate the fuel level.Fuel lid mark E00522300038
The arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler is
located on the left side of the body.
Fuel remaining warning display E00522400215
If the remaining fuel level is approximately 7 liters
or less (one segment displayed) when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the last seg-
ment of the fuel gauge flashes. If the remaining
fuel level is approximately 4 liters or less (no seg-
ments displayed), “
” and the bar graph flash.
One segment is displayedNo segments are displayed
NOTE
l On inclines or curves, the display may be in-
correct due to the movement of fuel in the tank.
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Displays the approximate time until the next period-
ic inspection that MITSUBISHI MOTORS recom-
mends. “---” is displayed when the inspection time
has arrived.
NOTE l Depending on the vehicle specifications, the
displayed time until the next periodic inspec-
tion may differ from that of MITSUBISHI
MOTORS recommends.
In addition, the display settings for the next
periodic inspection time can be modified.
To modify the display settings, have it adjus-
ted at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
For more details, consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.DistanceMonth1. Displays the time until the next periodic in-
spection.
NOTE l The distance is shown in units of 100 km
( 100 miles). The time is shown in units of
months.
2. Alerts the driver when the inspection time
has arrived. We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.

At that time, when the ignition switch is
switched from “OFF” to “ON”, “
” is dis-
played for 30 seconds on the information dis-
play.
3. After your vehicle is inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point, it displays the time until the next peri-
odic inspection.
To reset
The “---” display can be reset while the ignition
switch is “OFF”. When the display is reset, the
time until the next periodic inspection is displayed
and “
” is no longer displayed when the ignition
switch is switched from “OFF” to “ON”. 1.When you lightly press the multi-informa-
tion meter switch a few times, the informa-
tion display switches to the service reminder
display.
2. Press and hold the multi-information meter
switch for about 2 seconds or more to dis-
play “
” and make it flash. (If there is no op-
eration for about 10 seconds with flashing,
the display returns to the previous display.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3.Lightly press the multi-information meter
switch while the icon is flashing to change
the display from “---” to “cLEAr”. After this,
the time until the next periodic inspection
will be displayed.CAUTIONl The customer is responsible for making
sure that periodic inspection and mainte-
nance are performed. Inspections and
maintenance must be performed to pre-
vent accidents and malfunctions.
NOTE
l “
---”display cannot be reset when the igni-
tion switch is “ON”.
l When “---” is displayed, after a certain dis-
tance and a certain period of time, the dis-
play is reset and the time until the next peri-
odic inspection is displayed.
l If you accidentally reset the display, we rec-
ommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Changing the function settings (when
the ignition switch is “ON”)* E00522700146
The multi-information display fuel consumption
unit, average fuel consumption reset mode and
speed reset mode and temperature unit, can be modi-
fied as desired.
CAUTIONl The driver should not operate the display
while the vehicle is in motion.
l When operating the system, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe area.
NOTE
l For vehicles equipped with multi-informa-
tion displays that show figures in miles, the
fuel consumption can only be displayed in
miles per gallon (“mpg”).
Changing the reset mode for average fuel con-
sumption and average speed E00522900281
The mode conditions for the average fuel consump-
tion and average speed display can be switched be-
tween “Auto reset” and “Manual reset”.
1. When you lightly press the MODE/SET
switch a few times, the information display
switches to the driving range display.
2. Press and hold the MODE/SET switch for
about 2 seconds or more to display “A” and
make it flash.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds
with flashing, the display returns to the previ-
ous display.)
3. Lightly press the MODE/SET switch while
the icon is flashing to change the display
from “A” to “B”.
The icon will stop flashing if there is no oper-
ation for about 10 seconds or if the MODE/
SET switch is pressed and held.
A- Auto reset mode B- Manual reset mode
4.The reset mode can be changed from “B” to
“A” using the same procedure.
Manual reset mode •When the average fuel consumption or
average speed is being displayed, if you
hold down the MODE/SET switch, the
average fuel consumption and average
speed displayed at that time are reset.
• When the ignition switch is switched
from “ACC” or “LOCK” to “ON”, the
mode setting is automatically switched
from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically.
If switching to manual mode is done, how-
ever, the data from the last reset is dis-
played.
Auto reset mode •When the average fuel consumption or
average speed is being displayed, if you
hold down the MODE/SET switch, the
average fuel consumption and average
speed displayed at that time are reset.
• If the ignition switch is at “ACC” or
“LOCK” for about 4 hours or longer, the
average fuel consumption display and
average speed display are automatically
reset.
NOTE l The memory of the manual reset mode or au-
to reset mode for the average fuel consump-
tion display and average speed display is
erased if the battery is disconnected.
l The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset
mode”.Changing the fuel consumption display unit E00523000306
The display unit for fuel consumption can be switch-
ed. The distance, speed, and amount units are also
switched to match the selected fuel consumption
unit.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1.When you lightly press the MODE/SET
switch a few times, the information display
switches to the momentary fuel consumption
display.
2. Press and hold the MODE/SET switch for
about 2 seconds or more to display
“L/100 km” and make it flash.
( If there is no operation for about 10 seconds
with flashing, the display returns to the previ-
ous display.)
3. Lightly press the MODE/SET switch while
the icon is flashing to change the display
from “L/100 km” to “km/L”.
The icon will stop flashing if there is no oper-
ation for about 10 seconds or if the MODE/
SET switch is pressed and held.
4. The display unit can be changed from
“km/L” to “L/100 km” using the same proce-
dure.
NOTE l The display units for the momentary fuel con-
sumption, the average fuel consumption are
switched, but the units for the indicating nee-
dle (speedometer), the odometer, the tripme-
ter, the driving range and the average speed
will remain unchanged.
l The memory of the unit setting is erased if
the battery is disconnected, and it returns au-
tomatically to L/100 km.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changing the temperature unitE00523100206
The display unit for temperature can be switched.
1.When you lightly press the multi-informa-
tion meter switch a few times, the informa-
tion display switches to the odometer display.2. Press and hold the multi-information meter
switch for about 2 seconds or more to dis-
play “ °C” and make it flash. (If there is no op-
eration for about 10 seconds with flashing,
the display returns to the previous display.)
3. Lightly press the multi-information meter
switch while the icon is flashing to change
the display from “°C” to “°F”.
The icon will stop flashing if there is no oper-
ation for about 10 seconds or if the multi-in-
formation meter switch is pressed and held.
4. The temperature unit can be changed from
“°F” to “°C” using the same procedure.
NOTE l If the battery is disconnected, the unit setting
is erased from memory and is automatically
set to °C.
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During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long
life as well as future economy and performance.
l Do not race the engine at high speeds.
l Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
l Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.Vehicles with manual transmission
Shift point
Speed limit1100 models1300 modelsEngine model 134910Engine model 3A91Engine model 135930Engine model 4A901st
gear30 km/h (19 mph)30 km/h (19 mph)30 km/h (19 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)2nd
gear50 km/h (30 mph)55 km/h (34 mph)55 km/h (34 mph)60 km/h (37 mph)3rd
gear80 km/h (50 mph)85 km/h (53 mph)85 km/h (53 mph)90 km/h (56 mph)4th
gear110 km/h (68 mph)115 km/h (71 mph)115 km/h (71 mph)125 km/h (78 mph)5th
gear135 km/h (84 mph)140 km/h (87 mph)140 km/h (87 mph)155 km/h (96 mph)Shift pointSpeed limit1500 models1st
gear35 km/h (22 mph)2nd
gear65 km/h (40 mph)3rd
gear90 km/h (56 mph)4th
gear120 km/h (74 mph)5th
gear150 km/h (93 mph)
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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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