2011 MITSUBISHI COLT warning

CAUTIONlIf the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion when the engine is running, doing so
could damage the starter motor.Steering wheel lock E00601500605
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTIONl Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
NOTE
l If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft
lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn
the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or to the
right as you turn the key.
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Tips for starting l Do not operate the starter motor continuous-
ly longer than 10 seconds; doing so could
run down the battery. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch back to
“LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try
again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter mechanism.
l If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, refer to the “Emer-
gency starting” section for instructions on
starting the engine.
l The engine is well warmed up with the en-
gine speed decreases. Extended warming-up
operation will result in excessive fuel con-
sumption.WARNINGl Never run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle. This can be
very dangerous.
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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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NOTEl Under normal conditions, the “
”
indication
lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase when the en-
gine is stopped automatically.
If the vehicle is moving, press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.CAUTIONl Observe the following precautions when
the engine is stopped automatically. Oth-
erwise, an unexpected accident might oc-
cur when the engine restarts automatical-
ly. •Do not depress the accelerator pedal
to race the engine while the vehicle is
stopped (regardless of whether the en-
gine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident
might occur when the engine restarts
automatically.CAUTION• Do not leave the driver’s seat or open
the bonnet.
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
or if the bonnet is opened, the “
” in-
dication lamp will blink to inform the
driver. If this occurs, the engine will
not restart automatically even if the
clutch pedal is depressed, the seat belt
is refastened, and the bonnet is closed.
While depressing the brake pedal,
fully depress the clutch pedal and
turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting the en-
gine” on page 4-12.
• Do not move the gearshift lever to a po-
sition other than the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition.
If the gearshift lever is moved to a po-
sition other than the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition, the “
” indication lamp blinks
and the buzzer sounds.
If the gearshift lever is returned to the
“N” (Neutral) position, the lamp stops
blinking and the buzzer stops sound-
ing. The engine will not restart if the
gearshift lever is in a position other
than the “N” (Neutral) position.
NOTE
l In the following cases, the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system will not operate and the en-
gine will not stop automatically even if the ve-
hicle is stopped. • Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
• Bonnet is open
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap-
proximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be- cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly or depressed harder than usual
• After the ignition switch is turned from
the “LOCK” position to the “START” po-
sition, approximately 3 minutes or more
have not elapsed
• After the ignition switch is turned from
the “ON” position to the “START” posi-
tion, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed.
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle stops again within 10 seconds
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• Ambient temperature is lower than ap-
proximately 3°C
• Air conditioner is operating and passen-
ger compartment has not sufficiently
cooled (for vehicles with automatic air
conditioning)
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position (for vehicles with automatic air
conditioning)
Refer to “For quick demisting” on page
5-10.
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth-
er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting
• Battery voltage or battery performance is
low
• Check engine warning lamp is illumina-
ted or the “
” indication lamp is blinking
[For vehicles with automatic air conditioning]
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lIf the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system oper-
ates while the air conditioner is operating,
both the engine and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop. Therefore, only the blower
will operate.
l If air is flowing from the demister and the en-
gine is stopped automatically, it is recommen-
ded to set the mode selection dial to the De-
mister/Face or Foot/Demister position.
Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on
pages 5-02, 5-02.
l If the air conditioner is operating, set the tem-
perature control dial to 22°C or higher to
lengthen the time that the engine is stopped
automatically.
l If the air conditioner is operating when the
ambient temperature is high, such as during
the summer, change the air selection from out-
side air to recirculated air to lengthen the
time that the engine is stopped automatically.Automatically restarting the engine E00627600066
Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in the “N” (Neutral) position. The “
” indication
lamp in the meter turns off and the engine restarts
automatically.
NOTE
l If the engine does not restart automatically or
if the engine stalls, the oil pressure warning
lamp, charge warning lamp, and check en-
gine warning lamp will illuminate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even
if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While
depressing the brake pedal, fully depress the
clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting the engine” on
page 4-12.
CAUTIONl In the following cases, the engine will re-
start automatically even if the engine was
stopped by the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)CAUTIONsystem. Pay attention, otherwise an unex-
pected accident might occur when the en-
gine restarts. •Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or
higher when coasting down a slope
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low
because the brake pedal is depressed
repeatedly or depressed harder than
usual
• Steering wheel is turned
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• When the air conditioner is ON, the
passenger compartment temperature
rises and the air conditioning compres-
sor operates to lower the temperature
(for vehicles with automatic air condi-
tioning)
• Mode selection dial is set to the demis-
ter position (for vehicles with automat-
ic air conditioning)
Refer to “For quick demisting” on
page 5-10.
• Electric power consumption is high,
such as when the rear window demis-
ter or other electrical components are
operating or the blower speed is set to
a high setting.
NOTE
l If the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF”
switch is pressed to deactivate the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system while the engine is
stopped automatically, the engine will not re-
start automatically even if the clutch pedal is
depressed.
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NOTEl If the brake pedal is not depressed when the
allshift lever is moved, a gearshift will not
take place. At this time, the driver is notified
by a “0” on the multi-information display. De-
press the brake pedal to cause the gearshift to
take place. The multi-information display
will show the selected gearshift position.
3. Choose between the automatic mode and man-
ual mode with the allshift lever. Refer to
“ Choosing between automatic mode and man-
ual mode” on page 4-21.
4. Confirm safety around the vehicle, then re-
lease the parking brake.
5. Start moving by gradually easing off the
brake pedal while gently applying pressure
to the accelerator pedal.
NOTE l When driving away on a slippery road, push
the allshift lever forward into the “+ (UP
SHIFT)” position from the “S” (Stand by) po-
sition. This causes the transmission to shift in-
to the 2 nd
gear which is better for smooth driv-
ing away on a slippery road. At this time, the
multi-information display shows “2”. Push
the allshift lever to the “- (DOWN SHIFT)”
side to shift back to the 1 st
gear.
Starting from a standstill on an uphill slope 1.To prevent unwanted movement of the vehi-
cle, release the brake pedal while leaving the
parking brake applied.
2. Gently apply pressure to the accelerator ped-
al. As you feel the vehicle starts to move, re-
lease the parking brake and pull away.CAUTIONl When pulling away from a standstill on
an uphill slope, be sure to start with the
parking brake applied. If you released
the brake pedal without the parking
brake applied, therefore, the vehicle
would roll backward, possibly causing an
accident.Driving E00613200058WARNINGlNever move the allshift lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-
rious accident could occur since you will
lose engine braking.
Automatic mode
Drive with the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by)
position. Gearshifts will take place automatically in
accordance with the vehicle speed.
Manual mode
Select appropriate gears using the allshift lever. Al-
ways select the gear that suits the speed at which
you wish to drive.
NOTE
l When “
”
and the allshift lever position dis-
play are flashing alternately, an upshift is rec-
ommended. When “
” and the allshift lever
position display are flashing alternately, a
downshift is recommended.
orthrough
Passing acceleration
•Automatic mode: Depress the accelera-
tion pedal to the floor.
• Manual mode: Use the allshift lever to
shift to an appropriate gear before depress-
ing the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Driving downhill
When driving downhill, shift down to an appropri-
ate gear in order to use engine braking.
On long downward slopes, repeated use of the
brake pedal can cause the brake system to over-
heat, resulting in reduced braking performance. Be
sure to use engine braking as well as the brake sys-
tem.
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WARNINGlHard engine braking can cause the tyres
to slip on the road surface, possibly lead-
ing to a serious accident.Waiting E00613300059
1.With the allshift lever in the “S” (Stand by)
position, firmly depress the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, apply the parking brake.
CAUTIONl On an uphill slope, the transmission’s
creep effect may not stop the vehicle from
rolling backward if the brakes are not ap-
plied. There is no creep effect while
2 nd
gear is selected. When stopping, be
sure to depress the brake pedal and se-
curely apply the parking brake.
l Do not attempt to hold the vehicle in
place on an uphill road in 1st
gear by de-
pressing on the accelerator pedal. The
transmission could malfunction if you do.
3. When you are stationary for a long period
(for example, when stuck in a traffic jam),
place the allshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
CAUTIONl Continue to pay attention to the vehicle
while stationary. If you allow your atten-
tion to wander and the allshift lever is in
any position other than “N” (Neutral),
the vehicle could move suddenly and un-
expectedly.
4. When you are ready to start moving again,
first confirm that the allshift lever is in the
“S” (Stand by) position or “R” (Reverse) po-
sition and that an “A”, “1”, or “R” is shown
on the multi-information display.
NOTE l During vehicle operation, the transmission au-
tomatically shifts down when the vehicle
speed decreases. It selects 1st
gear just before
the vehicle reaches a standstill.
CAUTIONl The actions described below cause rapid
clutch wear and can cause clutch dam-
age. Do not perform them. •Depressing the brake and accelerator
pedals at the same time.
• Holding the vehicle in place on an up-
hill road by depressing the accelerator
pedal (and not depressing the brake
pedal) with 1 st
gear selected.Parking
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2.While depressing the brake pedal, securely
apply the parking brake.
3. Move the allshift lever into the “S” (Stand
by) position when parking on an uphill
grade, into the “R” (Reverse) position when
parking on a downhill grade. And confirm
that there is an “A”, “1” or “R” in the multi-
information display.or
4. Stop the engine.
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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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WARNINGlDo not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do-
ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency.
Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.
Brake pads and linings
l With new brake pads or linings, avoid where
possible sudden full application of the brakes
for the first 200 km (124 miles) of driving.
l The disc brakes are provided with a warning
device which emits a shrieking metallic
sound while braking if the brake pads have
reached their wear limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads re-
placed immediately.
WARNINGl Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.Emergency stop signal system E00626000021
This is a device that reduces the possibility of rear
end collisions by the rapid and automatic blinking
of the hazard warning lamps to alert vehicles ap-
proaching from behind during sudden braking.
When the emergency stop signal system operates,
the hazard warning indication lamp in the instru-
ment cluster blinks rapidly at the same time.CAUTIONl If the ABS warning lamp or TCL/ASC in-
dication lamp is illuminated, the emergen-
cy stop signal system may not operate. Re-
fer to “ABS warning lamp” on page
4-28.
Refer to “Traction control system (TCL)/
Active stability control system (ASC) indi-
cation lamp” on page 4-31.
NOTE
l [
Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system]
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met. •The vehicle speed is approximately
55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.
• The brake pedal has been depressed, and
the system judges that it was sudden brak-
ing from the vehicle deceleration and the
operating condition of the anti-lock brake
system (ABS).
[ Deactivating condition for the emergency
stop signal system]
It deactivates when one of the following con-
ditions is met. • The brake pedal is released.
• The hazard warning flasher switch is
pressed.
• The system judges that it was not sudden
braking from the vehicle deceleration and
the operating condition of the anti-lock
brake system (ABS).
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