2009 MITSUBISHI COLT engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic mode
The automatic mode can set the local time automat-
ically by using the signal from the local RDS sta-
tions. Refer to “Radio data system (RDS)” on page
5-17.
Manual mode
The manual mode is also available in case the “Au-
tomatic mode” shows the incorrect time when the
adjacent local RDS stations are located in a differ-
ent time zone. Refer to “Radio data system (RDS)”
on page 5-17.
HMCLOCKSet the time by pressing the various buttons as de-
scribed below. 1. 1. Keep the
(CLOCK) button pressed un-
til the time display flashes.
2. Press the appropriate buttons to adjust the
time.

“H” button - To adjust the hour
“M” button - To adjust the minutes
3. To exit the adjust mode, press the
(CLOCK) button.
NOTE l When using the manual mode to adjust the
clock, set the “CT” function to “OFF”. If the
“CT” function is set to “ON”, the time will
automatically be corrected using the signals
from the local RDS stations even if it was set
manually.
l If the battery cables are disconnected during
repairs or for any other reason, reset the
clock to the correct time after they are recon-
nected.
l The digital clock does not have a second dis-
play. When the “minute” display is adjusted
and reset to zero, the clock begins at zero sec-
onds for the selected minute.
Sun visors E00711201010
1- To eliminate front glare
2- To eliminate side glare
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A vanity mirror is fitted to the back of the sun visor.
Driver’s sidePassenger’s side
Accessory socket E00711601085
The accessory socket can be used while the igni-
tion switch is in either the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Open the cap to uncover the socket. Use it to plug
in an electrical device.CAUTIONl Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory
operating at 12 V and at 120 W or less.
When using the socket, make sure the to-
tal power consumption of the electrical ac-
cessories does not exceed 120 W at 12 V.
Also be aware that using electronic equip-
ment with the engine off may run the bat-
tery down.
l When the accessory socket is not in use,
be sure to close the cap, because the sock-
et might become clogged by foreign mate-
rial and be short-circuited.NOTE
l Long use of the electric appliance without run-
ning the engine may run down the battery.
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The interior lamps go on when a door or tailgate is
opened.
When all doors and tailgate are closed, the interior
lamps are illuminated and dimmed gradually for 15
seconds then go out.
However, the interior lamps go out immediately
without being dimmed in the following cases:
l The ignition switch is turned “ON”.
l All doors and tailgate are locked using the
key mechanism of the driver’s door, the lock
knob of the driver’s door, or the remote con-
trol switch of the keyless entry system.
NOTE l The dimming period is adjustable.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l If you leave the lamps on without running
the engine, you will run down the battery. Be-
fore you leave the vehicle, make sure that all
the lamps are off.Room lamp with map lamps E00724300018
Room lamp
Opening a door or the tailgate makes the room
lamp come on.
Closing it makes the room lamp go off.
Map lamps
Push the map lamp cover to turn on the lamp. Push
it again to turn it off.
Luggage compartment lamp E00712700480
The luggage compartment lamp (A) is located on
left-hand side (3-door models) or the right-hand
side (5-door models) of the luggage compartment.
Opening a door or the tailgate makes the luggage
compartment lamp come on. Closing it makes the
luggage compartment lamp go off.3-door models5-door models
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storage spacesE00713101244CAUTIONlNever leave lighters, cans of carbonated
drink, and spectacles in the cabin when
parking the vehicle in hot sunshine. The
cabin will become extremely hot, so light-
ers and other flammable items may catch
fire and unopened drink cans (including
beer cans) may rupture. The heat may al-
so deform or crack plastic spectacle len-
ses and other spectacle parts that are
made of plastic.
l Keep the lids of storage spaces closed
while driving the vehicle. A lid or the con-
tents of a storage space could otherwise
cause injuries.
NOTE
l Do not leave valuables in any storage space
when leaving the vehicle.
3-door models5-door models
1- Luggage floor boxes
2- Luggage floor lid*
3- Glove box, Cool box*
Glove box E00717600963
To open the glove box, pull the lid towards you
while pressing the lever (A).
Pen holder, coin holder and card holder
The glove box contains a pen holder (B), a coin
holder (C) and card holder (D).Cool box* E00721900084
The cool box (A) is located inside the glove box.
You can put plastic and other bottles in the box.
The cool box can be operated when the air condi-
tioning is operating.
Refer to the “Automatic air conditioning” on page
5-07.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1.Set the cool box dial (B) inside the glove box
to the position.
NOTE
l When the cool box is not being used, set the
cool box dial to the
position.
2. Select the desired blower speed by turning
the dial (C).
3. Select the desired temperature by turning the
temperature control dial (D).
4. Set the mode selection dial (F) within the
face position range as shown in the illustration.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (E).
NOTE
l Do not put things that decay easily in the
cool box.
Luggage floor lid (5-door models)* E00734400025
Raise the luggage floor lid to store articles in the
luggage compartment.
CAUTIONl Do not pile up the luggage beyond the seat-
back height.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result
due to hindered rearward view or flying
objects during sudden braking.To use
Raise the luggage floor lid (A).
NOTE
l Raise the luggage floor lid (A) and insert it
between the rear seat and the support (B) to
hold it in place.
To refit
To return the luggage floor lid to its original posi-
tion, perform the using steps in the reverse.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTEl Fit the stoppers (C) on the bottom of the lug-
gage floor lid into the groove (D) in the sup-
port.Luggage floor boxes E00718700554
The box for storing articles is located inside the lug-
gage compartment.
3-door models5-door models
1- Luggage floor box (Front)
2- Luggage floor box (Rear)
NOTE l For vehicles with the luggage floor lid (5-
door models), securely retain the lid before
raising the luggage floor boards. Refer to
“ Luggage floor lid (5-door models)” on page
5-40.
To use
Raise the luggage floor board.
3-door models5-door models
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cup holderE00714500671CAUTIONlDo not drink beverages while driving the
vehicle; doing so could distract you and
result in an accident.
l Beverages can spill owing to vibration or
other movement during vehicle operation
or owing to opening and closing of the
rear doors. Be careful not to get scalded
by a hot beverage if it spills.
For the front seat
The cup holders are located in front of the gearshift
or allshift lever.
For the rear seat E00716900099
The cup holder is located in front of the rear-center
seat.Rear shelf panel* E00715400071
3-door models
The rear shelf panel is provided in the luggage area.
To remove
Unsnap by lifting the shelf panel pivoting points.
To stow
Stow the removed rear shelf panel in the luggage
compartment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTEl Do not place heavy luggage (more than
about 1 kg) on the rear shelf panel.
5-door models
The rear shelf panel is provided in the luggage area.
The rear shelf panel can be locked in the upright po-
sition.
To lock
1. Lift the rear shelf panel.
2. Slide the rear shelf panel to the right until it
contacts the stopper (A) to lock it.
3. To lower the rear shelf panel, perform the
locking steps in the reverse.
CAUTIONl Do not operate the vehicle with the rear
shelf panel in the upright position. Other-
wise, serious accidents could result due to
restricted rear vision.To remove
1.Unsnap by lifting the rear shelf panel pivot-
ing points.
To stow
Stow the removed rear shelf panel in the luggage
compartment.
NOTE l Do not place heavy luggage (more than
about 1 kg) on the rear shelf panel.
Coat hooks* E00725600382
There are 2 hooks on the rear pillar for use in hang-
ing clothes.WARNINGl Do not put a hanger or any heavy or poin-
ted object on the coat hook. If the curtain
airbag was activated, any such item could
be propelled away with great force and
could prevent the curtain airbag from in-
flating correctly. Hang clothes directly on
the coat hook (without using a hanger).
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp ob-
jects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
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