2011 MITSUBISHI COLT coolant level

Indication lampsE00501600012Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps E00501700286
These indication lamps blink in the fol-
lowing situations.
l When the turn-signal lever is
moved to activate a turn-signal
lamp.
Refer to “Turn-signal lever” on page
3-23.
l When the hazard warning flasher
switch is pressed to activate the
hazard warning lamps.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher
switch” on page 3-23.
l When the hazard warning lamps
automatically activate due to sud-
den braking while driving.
Refer to “Emergency stop signal sys-
tem” on page 4-26.
NOTE l If these indication lamps blink too
fast due to any operation other
than sudden braking, the cause
may be a blown lamp bulb or a faul-
ty turn-signal connection.High-beam indication lamp E00501800072
This indication lamp illuminates when
the high-beam is used.Front fog lamp indication
lamp* E00501900158
This indication lamp illuminates while
the front fog lamps are on.Rear fog lamp indication lamp E00502000084
This indication lamp illuminates while
the rear fog lamp is on.Low coolant temperature indi-
cation lamp E00502200028
When the engine coolant temperature is
low, this indication lamp illuminates and
then goes out when the temperature rises
to roughly 40 °C or more.
NOTE l When the indication lamp goes
out, this should be used as a rough
indication of when the heating
starts working.
l If the indication lamp stays illumi-
nated, there may be a fault in the
temperature sensor or other com-
ponent. We recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected.Warning lamps E00502400017Brake warning lamp E00502502445
This lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
and goes off after a few seconds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off
before driving.
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, the brake warning lamp illumi-
nates under the following conditions:
l When the parking brake lever has
been engaged.
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, the brake warning lamp illumi-
nates and a buzzer sounds under the fol-
lowing conditions:
l When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir falls to a low level.
l The vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h
(5 mph) with the parking brake ap-
plied.
l When the brake force distribution
function is not operating correctly.CAUTIONl In the situations listed below,
brake performance may be com-
promised or the vehicle may be-
come unstable if brakes are ap-
plied suddenly; consequently,
avoid driving at high speeds or
applying the brakes suddenly.
Instruments and controls
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Charge warning lampE00502700036
This lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
and the lamp goes off after the engine
has started.
In the event of a fault in the charging sys-
tem, the warning lamp comes on and a
buzzer sounds.CAUTIONl If the warning lamp illuminates
and a buzzer sounds while the
engine is running, there is a
problem in the charging sys-
tem. In this case, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe
place and we recommend you
to have it checked.Oil pressure warning lamp E00502800053
This lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
and the lamp goes off after the engine
has started. If it illuminates and a buzzer
sounds while the engine is running, the
oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while
the engine is running, turn the engine off
and have it inspected.CAUTIONl If this lamp illuminates when
the engine oil level is not low,
have it inspected.
l This warning lamp does not in-
dicate the amount of oil in the
crankcase. This must be deter-
mined by checking the oil level
on the dipstick, while the en-
gine is switched off.
l If you continue driving with
low engine oil level or with this
warning lamp illuminated, en-
gine seizure may occur.
NOTE
l The oil pressure warning lamp
should not be treated as an indica-
tion of the engine’s oil level. The
oil level must be checked using
the dipstick.
High coolant temperature
warning lamp E00503000023
This lamp illuminates and a buzzer
sounds if the coolant temperature be-
comes excessively high.CAUTIONl If the lamp illuminates during
vehicle operation, it indicates
that the engine is possibly over-
heating. Continued driving
could make the engine fail. Im-
mediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and take appropriate
action. (Refer to “Engine over-
heating” on page 6-04.)
NOTE
l The high coolant temperature
warning lamp may illuminates
when the vehicle has been driven
at high speeds or on hilly roads.
This flashing does not necessarily
indicate a problem. It should stop
if you keep the engine running for
a while or continue driving the ve-
hicle.
Door ajar warning lamp E00503300723
This lamp illuminates when a door or
the tailgate is either open or incomplete-
ly closed.
A buzzer sounds if the vehicle speed ex-
ceeds 5 km/h (3 mph) with a door or the
tailgate ajar.
Instruments and controls
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4.After the engine coolant temperature has drop-
ped to the normal temperature, stop the engine.
5. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank. Except for vehicles with turbocharger
The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks.
FULLLOW
Vehicles with turbocharger
The reserve tank lid is equipped with a dip-
stick.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
cloth. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
Remove the dipstick and read the coolant lev-
el, which should always be within the range
“F” (FULL) or “L” (LOW).FULLLOW
WARNINGl If there is none, make sure that the en-
gine has cooled down before removing
the radiator cap (B), because hot steam
or boiling water otherwise will gush from
the filler port and may scald you.
6. Add coolant to the radiator and/or reserve
tank if necessary (refer to the “Maintenance”
section).
CAUTIONl Do not add coolant while the engine is
hot. Suddenly adding cold coolant could
damage the engine. Wait for the engine to
cool down, then add coolant a little at a
time.
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leak-
age and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling
system or drive belt, we recommend you to
have it checked and repaired.
For emergencies
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ture is below the range shown in the illustra-
tion.
In this case, use engine oil conforming to the
following classification: • ACEA classification:“For service A3/ B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5”
• API classification: “For service SG” or higherEngine coolant E01000501390
To check the coolant level
A translucent coolant reserve tank is located in the
engine compartment.

Except for vehicles with turbocharger
The coolant level in this tank should be kept be-
tween the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when meas-
ured while the engine is cold.
FULLLOW
Vehicles with turbocharger
Check the coolant level in the reserve tank. The re-
serve tank lid is equipped with a dipstick.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes. Remove the
dipstick and read the coolant level, which should al-
ways be within the range “F” (FULL) or “L”
(LOW) while the engine is cold.FULLLOW
To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly the loss of coolant should be very slight. A no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age. If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
system checked as soon as possible.

Except for vehicles with turbocharger
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on
the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant to
“FULL” level.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move the radiator cap (A) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck.
Maintenance
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WARNINGlDo not open the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
The coolant system is under pressure and
any hot coolant escaping could cause se-
vere burns.
Vehicles with turbocharger
If the level should drop below the “L” (LOW) level
on the dipstick, add coolant to the reserve tank.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move the radiator cap (A) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck.
WARNINGl Do not open the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
The coolant system is under pressure and
any hot coolant escaping could cause se-
vere burns.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. The cylinder head and water pump
housing are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary to pre-
vent corrosion of these parts.

Use High-quality ethylene glycol based coolant. It
has excellent protection against corrosion and rust
formation of all metals including aluminium and
can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cylin-
der head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion
agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain
water even in summer. The required concentration
of anti-freeze differs depending on the expected am-
bient temperature.Ambient temperature (minimum) °C-30-35-50Anti-freeze concentra- tion %455060CAUTIONlDo not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-
freeze performance, keep the anti-freeze
concentration within the range of 45 to
60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will re-
sult in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protec-
tive and anti-freeze qualities of the cool-
ant and has a lower boiling point. It can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation.During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below freez-
ing, there is the danger that the coolant in the en-
gine or radiator could freeze and cause severe dam-
age to the engine and/or radiator.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the cool-
ant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before the
start of cold weather and anti-freeze added to the
system if necessary.
Maintenance
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F
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-16
Fluid Brake fluid 8-09,9-16
Clutch fluid 8-09,9-16
Engine coolant 8-07,9-16
Washer fluid 8-09,9-16
For cold and snowy weather 8-18
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 3-17
Replacement 8-26
Switch 3-24
Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch 2-25
Front seat 2-04
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-26
Frozen road warning 3-10
Fuel consumption 9-14
Fuel Filling the fuel tank 02
Fuel selection 02
Fuel tank filler door release lever 03
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems 05
Tank capacity 03
Fuse load capacity 8-19
Fuse replacement 8-21
Fuses 8-19
Fusible links 8-19
G
Gauges 3-02,3-16
General maintenance 8-18
Genuine parts 05
Glove box 5-39
H
Handling of compact discs 5-32
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-23
Hazard warning indication lamps 3-17
Head restraints 2-06
Headlamp levelling switch 3-22
Headlamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Headlamp flasher 3-21
Replacement 8-25
Switch 3-20
Heated mirror 4-09
Heated seats 2-06
Heater 5-04
High coolant temperature warning lamp 3-19
High-beam indication lamp 3-17
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
High-mounted stop lamps Replacement 8-30
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-18
Horn switch 3-30
How to drive a vehicle with an automated manual
transmission 4-22
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-02
Ignition switch 4-10
Indication and warning lamps 3-16
Indication lamps 3-17
Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Installation of accessories 04
Instruments 3-02
Interior lamps 5-38
J
Jacking up the vehicle 6-12
Jack 6-11 Storage 6-06
Jump starting (Emergency starting) 6-02
K
Keyless entry system 1-03
Keys 1-02
L
Labeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer 3-21
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas) 8-18
Licence plate lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31
Lubricants 9-16
Luggage compartment lamp 5-38 Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-32
Luggage floor boxes 5-41
Luggage floor cargo 5-40
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-12
M
Manual transmission 4-16Oil 9-16
Map lamps 5-38
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-08
Alphabetical index
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