2009 MITSUBISHI COLT battery

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cruise control*E00609100623
Cruise control is an automatic speed control system
that keeps a set speed. It can be activated at about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more.CAUTIONl When you do not wish to drive at a set
speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
l Do not use cruise control when driving
conditions will not allow you to stay at
the same speed, such as in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-
covered, wet, slippery, on a steep down-
hill slope.
l On vehicles with M/T, do not move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion while driving at a set speed without
depressing the clutch pedal. The engine
will run too fast and might be damaged.
NOTE
l Cruise control may not be able to keep your
speed on uphills or downhills.
l Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.
You may use the accelerator pedal if you
want to stay at your set speed.
l Your speed may increase to more than the
set speed on a steep downhill. You have to
use the brake to control your speed. As a re-
sult, the set speed driving is deactivated.
Cruise control switches
A- “ON OFF” switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.

B- “COAST SET” switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the de-
sired speed.

C- “ACC RES” switch
Used to increase the set speed and to return to
the original set speed.

D- “CANCEL” switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.
NOTE l When operating the cruise control switches,
press the cruise control switches correctly.
The set speed driving may be deactivated au-
tomatically if two or more switches of the
cruise control are pressed at the same time.
To activate E00609300700
1.With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, press the “ON OFF” switch (A) to turn
on the cruise control. The “CRUISE” indica-
tion lamp in the meter cluster will come on.
NOTE
l If the cruise control is on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” po-
sition, cruise control will be on automatically
the next time you start the engine. The
“CRUISE” indication lamp will also be on.
l If the battery voltage is insufficient, the mem-
ory data for the cruise control may be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indication lamp
may not come on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, press the “ON OFF” switch
once again to turn on the cruise control.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To listen to the radioE00709000711
1. Press the PWR switch (1) to turn the audio
system on and off.
Press the FM/AM button (3) to turn on the ra-
dio if a CD is being played.
2. Press the FM/AM button (3) to select the de-
sired band.
3. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5) to
tune to a station, or press one of the memory
select button (2) to recall a station memo-
rised for that button.To tune the radio E00709100073
Automatic tuning
After keeping the TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5) de-
pressed until it beeps, release the button, and the se-
lected station reception will start.
Manual tuning
The frequency changes every time the TUNE/
SEEK button (4 or 5) is pressed. Press the button to
select the desired station.
To enter frequencies into the memory E00716100974
Manual setting
You can assign to the memory select buttons (2) a
maximum of 18 stations in the FM band (6 FM1, 6
FM2 and 6 FM3 stations) and 6 stations each in the
MW and LW band. (Stations already assigned to
the memory select buttons are replaced by any new-
ly assigned stations.)
Follow the steps described below. 1.Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5)
to tune the frequency to be entered in the mem-
ory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (2)
for 2 seconds or longer. The sound will be
momentarily interrupted while the frequency
is being entered into the memory.
The number of the button corresponding to
the entry in the memory and the frequency
are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by
pressing the button and then releasing it with-
in 2 seconds.
NOTE
l Disconnecting the battery terminal erases all
the radio frequencies stored in the memory.
Automatic setting
With the method, all manually set stations in the
band currently selected for reception are replaced
with stations in the same band that are automatical-
ly selected in order of signal strength. The radio au-
tomatically selects 6 stations in the FM band (FM3
station only) and 6 stations each in the MW and
LW band.

Follow the steps described below. 1.With the radio mode selected, hold down the
AM/FM button (3) for 2 seconds or longer.
The 6 stations with the best signal strength
will automatically be assigned to the memo-
ry select buttons (2), with the lowest-frequen-
cy station being assigned to the lowest-num-
ber button.
2. When you subsequently press a memory se-
lect button to select a channel number, the ra-
dio will begin receiving the station assigned
to that number.
NOTE l If you press the AM/FM button (3) for 2 sec-
onds or longer while tuning in the FM1 or
FM2 band, the radio will automatically
switch to the FM3 band, where the automatic
seeking/storing will be activated.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Press the AUX button (2).The display (3) will show “AUX” and then
the external audio input mode will be activa-
ted.
3. To deactivate the external audio input mode,
press the AUX button (2). To switch to anoth-
er mode.CAUTIONl Do not operate the connected audio equip-
ment while driving.
This could distract you and an accident
might occur.
NOTE
l The connected audio equipment cannot be op-
erated with the vehicle’s audio system.
l Depending on the connected audio equip-
ment, it may produce noise from the speakers.
l Use the connected audio equipment’s own
power source, such as its battery.
Noise may be produced from the speakers if
the connected audio equipment is used while
charging it using the accessory socket of the
vehicle.
l Do not activate the external audio input
mode when no audio equipment is connected.
Otherwise, noise may be produced from the
speakers.
l Connect audio equipment when the external
audio input mode is deactivated or lower the
vehicle’s speaker volume before connecting it.
Noise may be produced from the speakers if
audio equipment is connected after the exter-
nal audio input mode is activated.
l Compared to the CD player mode and radio
mode, the vehicle’s speaker volume will be
lower in the external audio input mode. There-
fore, be careful when switching from the ex-
ternal audio input mode to the CD player
mode or radio mode since the speaker vol-
ume will be higher.
l Do not use excessive force on the connection
cord. Otherwise, the cord and connectors
may be damaged.
l If the connection cord alone is left connected
to the auxiliary audio connector, noise may
be produced from the speakers.
l For information on how to connect and oper-
ate the commercially available audio equip-
ment, refer to the owner’s manual for the com-
mercially available audio equipment.Steering wheel audio remote
control switches* E00710000447
The remote control switch is located on the left
side of the steering wheel.
It can be used when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” or “ACC” positions.
1- Volume up button
2- Volume down button
3- Power switch/mode selector button
4- Seek up/track up/fast-forward button
5- Seek down/track down/ fast-reverse button
NOTE l When operating the steering wheel audio re-
mote control switches, do not operate more
than one at the same time.
Turning on the power
Press the power switch (3) to turn on the power.
When you turn the power on, the mode that was se-
lected when the power was last turned off appears.
To turn off the power, press and hold down the pow-
er switch (3) for about 2 seconds until you hear a
beep.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vanity mirrorE00711300708
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Interior lampsE00712000799
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 If the vehicle breaks downE00800101254
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to
the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers and/
or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page
3-23.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware
of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase. Press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering system is no longer
operative, the steering wheel feels heavy
when turning it.Emergency starting E00800501900
If the engine cannot be started because the battery
is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine.WARNINGl To start the engine using jumper cables
connected to another vehicle, perform the
correct procedures according to the in-
struction below. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground connec-
tion you don’t want. The vehicle will not
start, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems.
CAUTIONl Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles.2. You could be injured if the vehicles move.
Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
Put an automatic transmission in “P”
(PARK) or a manual transmission and an au-
tomated manual transmission in “N” (Neu-
tral). With an automated manual transmis-
sion vehicle, confirm that “N” is shown by
the allshift indicator display. Turn off the ig-
nition switch.WARNINGl Turn off the ignition on both vehicles be-
forehand. Make sure that the cables or
your clothes cannot be caught by the fan
or drive belt. Personal injury could result.
NOTE
l Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper
level. Refer to “Battery” on page 8-10.
WARNINGl If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4.Connect one end of one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B).Except for vehicles with turbochargerVehicles with turbocharger
5. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the booster bat-
tery (B), and the other end to the engine
block of the vehicle with the discharged bat-
tery at the point farthest from the battery.
NOTE
l Open the cover before connecting the jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-10.WARNINGl Be sure to observe the connecting se-
quence of .
l Make sure that the connection is made
to the appointed position (shown in the il-
lustration). If the connection is made di-
rectly to the negative side of the battery,
the inflammable gasses generated from
the battery might catch fire and explode.
l When connecting the jumper cables, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative (-) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery.
CAUTIONl Take care not to get the jumper cable
caught in the cooling fan or other rotat-
ing part in the engine compartment.
l Use the proper cables suitable for the bat-
tery size to prevent overheating of the ca-
bles.
l Check the jumper cables for damage and
corrosion before use.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the
booster battery, let the engine idle a few mi-
nutes, then start the engine in the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
CAUTIONl Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assis-
tance running.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect the ca-
bles in the reverse order.
8.
WARNINGl Charging the battery while it is installed
in the vehicle might cause the battery to
catch fire and explode.
Or damage to the vehicle could result. If
it has to be charged in that condition for
unavoidable reasons, disconnect the vehi-
cle side negative (-) terminal connected to
the battery.
l Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may
produce an explosion.
l Use adequate ventilation when charging
or using the battery in an enclosed space.
l Remove all the caps before charging the
battery.
l Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into con-
tact with your hands, eyes, clothes and
the painted surface of your vehicle, it
should be thoroughly flushed with water.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly,
and get prompt medical attention.
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