2009 MITSUBISHI COLT ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlWhen leaving the vehicle, be sure to stop
the engine and remove the key from the
ignition switch. If you were to leave the en-
gine running with the allshift lever in the
“S” (Stand by) or “R” position, the trans-
mission’s creep effect could cause the ve-
hicle to move by itself. Also, the vehicle
could suddenly move if you accidentally
pressed the accelerator pedal when get-
ting back in the vehicle.
NOTE
l Sit in the correct position for driving even if
you plan to move just a short distance. Make
sure you are able to depress the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal properly.
l Reversing involves twisting to look rearward
in a position that makes operation of the ped-
als more difficult. Make sure you are able to
depress the brake pedal.
Braking E00607001801
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safe-
ty. We recommend you to have the vehicle
checked at regular intervals according to the serv-
ice booklet.CAUTIONl Avoid driving habits that cause heavy
braking and never “ride” the brakes by
resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake cir-
cuits. And your vehicle is equipped with power
brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the other is availa-
ble to stop the vehicle. If you should lose the pow-
er assist for some reason, the brakes will still work.
In these situations, even if the brake pedal moves
down to the very end of its possible stroke or re-
sists being depressed, keep depressing the brake ped-
al down harder and further than usual; stop driving
as soon as possible and have the brake system re-
paired.
WARNINGl Do not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle is in motion. If you turn off the en-
gine while driving, the power assistance
for the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively.WARNINGl If the power assist is lost or if either
brake hydraulic system stops working
properly, have your vehicle checked im-
mediately.
Warning lamp
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a
fault in the braking system. Read “Brake warning
lamp” on page 3-17.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a low
speed immediately after starting, especially when
the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs
or brake drums and prevent normal braking after
driving in heavy rain or through large puddles, or
after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the
brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depress-
ing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the engine brak-
ing by shifting to a lower shift position while driv-
ing on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the
brakes from overheating.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine lOperation of ABS is not restricted to situa-
tions where brakes are applied suddenly.
This system may also operate to prevent
wheel lock when you are driving over man-
holes, steel road-work plates, or the vehicle
is driven over steps or level differences in
the road, road markings, or other surfaces
which are difficult for the wheels to grip.
l When the ABS is activated, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a characteris-
tic noise. Also at this time, it may feel as if
the pedal attempts to resist being depressed.
In this situation, to let the ABS work for
you, just hold the brake pedal down more
firmly. Do not pump the brake. This will
result in reduced braking performance.CAUTIONl Even the ABS cannot prevent the natural
laws of physics from acting on the vehi-
cle. It cannot for instance avoid accidents
that may result from excessive speed on
bends or following another vehicle too
closely or aquaplaning. It should remain
the driver’s task to observe safety precau-
tions to judge speeds and brake applica-
tions correctly in such conditions.
l Be sure to use tyres of the same type and
size on 4 wheels.
If tyre types or sizes are mixed, ABS may
not function properly.CAUTIONl Never install a limited-slip differential,
which is not MITSUBISHI MOTORS gen-
uine parts, as the ABS may not function
properly.
We recommend to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.ABS warning lamp E00607200835
The ABS warning lamp comes on and a buzzer
sounds in the event of a malfunction in the anti-
lock brake system. It will also come on as a self-
check for a few seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, and the lamp goes off
after a few seconds. Always make sure that the
lamp goes out before beginning to drive.
CAUTIONl If the warning lamp stays on or does not
illuminate when you start the vehicle, it in-
dicates that the ABS is not functioning
and that only the standard brake system
is in operation. (In this condition the stand-
ard hydraulic brake system will still func-
tion.) We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.If the warning lamp illuminates while
driving E00607301035
If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates
l Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether
the lamp goes out after a few minutes driv-
ing; if it then remains off during driving,
there is no problem.
However, if the lamp does not go out, or if it
lights up again when the vehicle is driven,
we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the system is normal, the electric power steer-
ing warning lamp comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off
after a few seconds.CAUTIONl If the electric power steering warning
lamp comes on while the vehicle is mov-
ing, the steering action may become heavy.If the warning lamp illuminates while
driving E00613600049
1.Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the
engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion. If the electric power steering warning
lamp comes on then goes off after a few sec-
onds, there is no abnormality. However, if
the lamp does not go off, or if it comes on
again when the vehicle is driven, we recom-
mend you to have the power steering inspec-
ted by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
Traction control system (TCL)/
Active stability control system (ASC)* E00611700176
The Traction control system (TCL)/Active stability
control system (ASC) takes overall control of the
anti-lock brake system, Traction Control System
and Active Stability Control system to help main-
tain the vehicle’s control and traction. Please read
this section in conjunction with the page on the anti-
lock brake system, Traction Control System and Ac-
tive Stability Control system.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ® p. 4-27
Traction control system (TCL) ® p. 4-30
Active stability control system (ASC) ® p. 4-31CAUTIONl Do not over-rely on the Traction Control
System (TCL)/Active Stability Control
system (ASC). Even when the Traction
Control System (TCL)/Active Stability
Control system (ASC) is operating, there
are limits to the system and its ability to
maintain control and traction. Reckless
driving may lead to accidents. Always
drive carefully, taking account of the
road conditions.
l Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise,
there is a possibility that the Traction Con-
trol System (TCL)/Active Stability Con-
trol system (ASC) will not work properly.NOTE
l Immediately after the vehicle starts moving
after engine start up, a whining sound of a mo-
tor will be heard from the engine compart-
ment. If the brake pedal is depressed at that
moment, you can feel the brake pedal pulsat-
ing.
This whining sound and pulsation are due to
the self-diagnosis operation of the Traction
Control System (TCL)/ Active Stability Con-
trol system (ASC) and do not indicate a mal-
function.
l Some vibration will be felt in the vehicle
body and a whining sound of a motor will be
heard from the engine compartment when
the Traction Control System (TCL)/ Active
Stability Control system (ASC) functions.
This is a normal result of the Traction Con-
trol System (TCL)/Active Stability Control
system (ASC) operation, and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
l The Traction Control System (TCL)/Active
Stability Control system (ASC) does not op-
erate while the ABS warning lamp is illumi-
nated.Traction control system (TCL) E00611800089
On slippery surfaces, Traction Control System
(TCL) prevents the drive wheels from excessive
spinning, thus helping the vehicle to start moving
from a stop. It also provides sufficient driving
force and steering performance as the vehicle turns
at accelerated speeds.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlWhen driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and
drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.
NOTE
l When moving out of mud or fresh snow, press-
ing the accelerator pedal may not allow the
engine speed to increase.
Active stability control system (ASC) E00612000091
The Active Stability Control system (ASC) is de-
signed to help maintain the vehicle’s control in slip-
pery conditions, or during rapid steering manoeu-
vres. It works by controlling the engine output and
brake on each wheel.
NOTE l The Active Stability Control system (ASC)
functions at speeds of approximately
10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.
Traction control system (TCL)/Active
stability control system (ASC) indica-
tion lamp E00612100119
The Traction Control System (TCL) and Active Sta-
bility Control system (ASC) share the same indica-
tion lamp.
The indication lamp should illuminate when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
should go off after a few seconds. Always make
sure that the lamp goes off before begining to drive.
If the indication lamp stays on or does not illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
indication lamp blinks when the Traction Control
System (TCL) or Active Stability Control system
(ASC) is operating.
CAUTIONl When indication lamp blinks, the Trac-
tion Control System (TCL) or Active Sta-
bility Control system (ASC) is operating,
which means that the road is slippery or
that your vehicle’s wheels are slipping ex-
cessively. If this happens, drive slower
with less accelerator input.CAUTIONl If a malfunction occurs in the device, the indication lamp will continuously illu-
minate. Park your vehicle in a safe place
and stop the engine. Then, start the en-
gine again and check whether the indica-
tion lamp goes out.
If the
indication lamp remains on even
after your vehicle is driven a short dis-
tance after starting the engine, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position and only the
front wheels or only the rear wheels
raised off the ground, the Traction Con-
trol System (TCL) may operate, resulting
in an accident. When towing the vehicle
with the front wheels raised, keep the ig-
nition switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC”
position. When towing the vehicle with
the rear wheels raised, keep the ignition
switch in the “ACC” position.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-18.
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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 Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page 4-35.To deactivateE00609700889
The set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:
l Press the “ON OFF” switch (A) (Cruise con-
trol will be turned off.)
l Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).
l Depress the brake pedal.
The set speed driving is deactivated automatically
in any of the following ways.
l When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehi-
cles with manual transmission).
l When your speed slows to about 15 km/h
(9 mph) or more below the set speed because
of a hill, etc. (on vehicles with manual trans-
mission).
l When your speed slows to about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or less.
l When the Active Stability Control system
(ASC) starts operating. (if so equipped)
Refer to “Traction control system (TCL)/Ac-
tive stability control system (ASC)” on page
4-30.WARNINGl On vehicles with AMT, although the set
speed driving will be deactivated when
shifting to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position,
never move the allshift lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and
could cause a serious accident.
Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as
follow:
l When the engine speed rises and approaches
the tachometer’s red zone (the red-coloured
part of the tachometer dial).
CAUTIONl When the set speed driving is deactivated
automatically in any situation other than
those listed above, there may be a system
malfunction.
Press the “ON OFF” switch to turn off
the cruise control and have your vehicle
inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.To resume the set speed E00609800457
If the set speed driving is deactivated by the condi-
tion described in “To deactivate” on page 4-35,
you can resume the previously set speed by press-
ing the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at a
speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
Under either of the following conditions, however,
using the switch does not allow you to resume the
previously set speed. In these situations, repeat the
speed setting procedure:
l The “ON OFF” switch is pressed.
l The ignition switch is turned OFF.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine lRecirculated air {Indication lamp (A) is ON}
Air is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment.
NOTE
l For vehicles with automatic air conditioning,
an automatic fresh/recirculation control func-
tion is included to improve the efficiency of
the air conditioning. If the outside air temper-
ature rises, the air conditioning automatically
switches to the recirculation mode. To deacti-
vate the automatic fresh/recirculation con-
trol, press the air selection switch while the
ignition switch is “ON”. However, once the
automatic fresh/recirculation control is deac-
tivated, it can only be reactivated by ignition
switch is “OFF”.
l When the recirculation mode is selected by
the automatic fresh/recirculation control, the
air conditioning will switch to the outside air
mode for about 30 seconds at intervals of ap-
proximately 20 minutes in order to ventilate
the passenger compartment.
CAUTIONl Normally, use the outside position to keep
the windscreen and side windows clear
and quickly remove fog or frost from the
windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or
if the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated use the recirculation position.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up.Air conditioning switch E00703501131
Push the switch, and the air conditioning compres-
sor will turn on. The air conditioning indication
lamp (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop working and the indication lamp
goes off.
CAUTIONl When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with an automated manual transmission
is stationary, fully depress the brake ped-
al to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
NOTE
l If the air conditioning indication lamp is flash-
ing, the air conditioning system may be mal-
functioning. Press the air conditioning switch
to turn off the air conditioning, and then
press the switch again to turn on the air con-
ditioning.
If the air conditioning indication lamp flash-
es again after a while, consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. If the air conditioning indication lamp
no longer flashes, there is no problem.
Operating the air conditioning system E00704100834
Heating
Set the mode selection dial to the “
” position
and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside po-
sition.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It is recommended that the refrigerant be recovered
and recycled for further use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at least
five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This
is to prevent poor lubrication of the compressor in-
ternal parts and to maintain the air conditioning in
the best operating condition.Air purifier E00708400024
An air filter has been incorporated into this air con-
ditioning so that dirt and dust are cleaned from the
air.
Replace the air filter periodically as its ability to
clean the air will be reduced as it collects pollen
and dirt. For the maintenance interval, refer to the
“SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTE l Operation in certain conditions such as driv-
ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the
air conditioning can lead to reduction of serv-
ice life of the filter. When the air flow rate
suddenly drops or when the windscreen or
windows start to fog up easily, the air filter
requires replacement.
We recommend you to have it checked.LW/MW/FM electronic tuning
radio with CD player* E00708502175
The audio system can be used when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
NOTE l To listen to the audio system while the en-
gine is stopped, turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” position.
For Clear Tec models, the audio system will
continue to operate if the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position when the engine stops au-
tomatically. However, in some cases, the au-
dio system may stop producing sound or turn
off.
l If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise from the audio equip-
ment. This does not mean that anything is
wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far
away as possible from the audio equipment.
l If foreign objects or water get into the audio
equipment, or if smoke or a strange odour
comes from it, immediately turn off the au-
dio system. We recommend you to have it
checked. Never try to repair it by yourself.
Avoid continuous usage without inspection
by a qualified person.
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