2011 MITSUBISHI COLT door lock

Demister position
Air flows mainly to the windscreen and the door
windows.Demister/Face position
Air flows to the windscreen, the door windows and
the upper part of the passenger compartment.
NOTE
l With the dial set to position (1), air flows
mostly to the windscreen. In position (2), air
flows mostly to the upper part of the passen-
ger compartment.
Heater* E00700500090
The heater can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel E00700600495
A- Temperature control dial
B- Blower speed selection dial
C- Rear window demister switch ® p. 3-29
D- Mode selection dial E- Air selection switch
Blower speed selection dial E00700700210
Select the blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually increase as the di-
al is turned to the right.
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Operating the heater systemE00701800393
Heating
Set the mode selection dial to the “
” position
and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside po-
sition.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise to the desired temperature. Select the de-
sired blower speed.
NOTE
l For maximum heat, set the blower speed at
the 3 rd
position.
Combination of unheated air and heated air
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Select the mode selection dial to the position
shown in the illustration and set the air selection
switch (A) to the outside position.
The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the
upper part of the passenger compartment. Select de-
sired blower speed.
Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or
slightly warm air (depending upon temperature set-
ting) flows to the upper part of the passenger com-
partment.
Demisting of the windscreen and door windows E00702100683CAUTIONlFor safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all windows.
To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and
door windows, use the mode selection dial. (Foot/
Demister position or Demister position)
For ordinary demisting
Use this setting to keep the windscreen and door
windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heat-
ing (when driving in rain or snow).
1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the position
shown in the illustration.
3. Select your desired blower speed by turning
the blower speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial.
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For quick demisting
1.Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “
” posi-
tion.
3. Set the blower speed to the maximum blower
speed position.
4. Set the temperature to the maximum temper-
ature position.
NOTE l To demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators towards the door win-
dows.
Introduction of outside air E00702200352
To introduce air into the vehicle during hot weath-
er, set the air selection switch (A) to the outside po-
sition and set the temperature control dial to the po-
sitions shown in the illustration. Be sure to set the
temperature control dial all the way to the left. Se-
lect the desired blower speed.
NOTE
l Turn the mode selection dial clockwise or an-
ticlockwise and air will flow to the leg area
and the windscreen.
Automatic air conditioning* E00702400022
The air conditioning can only be used while the en-
gine is running.Control panel E00702501004
A- Temperature control dial
B- Air conditioning switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Rear window demister switch ® p. 3-29
E- Mode selection dial F- Air selection switch
NOTE l There is an interior air temperature sensor
(A) inside the vehicle.
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise to the desired temperature. Select the de-
sired blower speed.
NOTE
l For maximum heat, set the blower speed at
the 3 rd
position.
Cooling
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1.Set the mode selection dial to the “” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
3. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
4. Change your desired temperature by turning
the control dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
5. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE l If the outside air is dusty or otherwise conta-
minated, or if high cooling performance is de-
sired, set air selection switch to the recircula-
tion position and the temperature control dial
all the way to the left.
Switch to the outside position periodically to
increase ventilation so that the windows do
not become fogged up.Combination of unheated air and heated air E00722100025
Select the mode selection dial to the position
shown in the illustration and set the air selection
switch (A) to the outside position.
The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the
upper part of the passenger compartment. Select de-
sired blower speed.
Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or
slightly warm air (depending upon temperature set-
ting) flows to the upper part of the passenger com-
partment.Demisting of the windscreen and door windows E00722200055CAUTIONlFor safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all windows.
To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and
door windows, use the mode selection dial. (Foot/
Demister position or Demister position)
For ordinary demisting
Use this setting to keep the windscreen and door
windows clear of mist, and to keep leg area heating
(when driving in rain or snow).
1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the position
shown in the illustration.
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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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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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Vehicle care precautionsE00900100665
In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is
necessary to perform regular maintenance using the
proper procedures. Always maintain your vehicle
in compliance with environmental pollution control
regulations. Carefully select the materials used for
washing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain cor-
rosives. If in doubt, we recommend you to consult
a specialist for selection of these materials.CAUTIONl Cleaning products can be dangerous.
Some are poisonous. Others can burst in-
to flame if you strike a match or drop
them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some
are dangerous if you breathe their fumes
in a closed space. When you use anything
in a container to clean your vehicle, al-
ways follow the instructions and always
open your vehicle doors or windows when
you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the
following to clean your vehicle: • Petrol
• Paint Thinner
• Benzine
• Kerosene
• Turpentine
• Naphtha
• Lacquer Thinner
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Nail Polish Remover
• Acetone
l These are all dangerous, and can damage
your vehicle.Cleaning the interior of your
vehicle E00900200347
After cleaning the interior of your vehicle with wa-
ter, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry in a shady, well-
ventilated area.CAUTIONl Do not use organic substances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alcohol, petrol, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discolouring,
staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents,
make sure their ingredients do not in-
clude the substances mentioned above.
NOTE
l Always read the instructions on the cleaner la-
bel.
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and
flocked parts E00900300045
1.Gently wipe off with gauze or other soft
cloth soaked with a 3 % aqueous solution of
neutral detergent.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well.
Using this cloth, wipe off the detergent thor-
oughly.
NOTE
l Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and protec-
tants containing silicons or wax.
Such products may cause annoying reflec-
tions and obscure vision.Upholstery E00900500135
1.To maintain the value of your new vehicle,
handle the upholstery carefully and keep the
interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the
seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic leather
should be cleaned with an appropriate clean-
er, and cloth fabrics can be cleaned with ei-
ther upholstery cleaner or a 3 % solution of
neutral detergent in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner
and remove any stains with carpet cleaner.
Oil and grease can be removed by lightly dab-
bing with a clean colourfast cloth and stain re-
mover.
Genuine leather* E00900600569
1.Lightly wipe off with gauze or other soft
cloth soaked with a 5 % aqueous solution of
neutral detergent.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the detergent
thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the genuine
leather surface.
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No.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity26Rear window wiper15 A27———28———29———30———31Hazard warning flasher10 A32———33Door locks15 A34Front fog lamps15 A35Headlamp low beam (left)10 A36Headlamp low beam
(right)10 A37Reversing lamp7.5 A38Engine control7.5 A39Ignition coil10 A40Gauge7.5 A41Relay7.5 A42STOPStop lamps15 A43Air conditioning7.5 A44———
l Some fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
Identification of fuseCapacityColour7.5 ABrown10 ARed15 ABlue20 AYellow30 AGreen40 AOrange (fuse type)/Green (fusi- ble link type)
Fuse replacement
1.Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and place the ig-
nition switch in the “LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse puller from the cover. (Re-
fer to “To remove the cover” on pages 8-22,
8-22.)
3. Referring to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem.
A- Fuse is OK B- Blown fuse
NOTE l If any system does not function but the fuse
corresponding to that system is normal, there
may be a fault in the system elsewhere. We
recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
Maintenance
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