2011 MITSUBISHI COLT height adjustment

Instruments and controlsE00100104085
Except for Clear Tec (LHD)123456789101213111. Steering wheel audio remote control switch* p. 5-28
2. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-20 Turn-signal lever p. 3-23
Headlamp levelling switch p. 3-22
3. Instruments p. 3-02
4. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-25 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-29
5. Cruise control switch* p. 4-32
6. Ignition switch p. 4-10
7. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-22
Horn switch p. 3-30
8. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-07
9. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
10. Fuses p. 8-19
11. Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-24
12. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-09
13. Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-24
Overview

1. Steering wheel audio remote control switch* p. 5-28
2. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-20 Turn-signal lever p. 3-23
Headlamp levelling switch p. 3-22
3. Instruments p. 3-02
4. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-25 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-29
5. Cruise control switch* p. 4-32
6. Ignition switch p. 4-10
7. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-22
Horn switch p. 3-30
8. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-07
9. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
10. Fuses p. 8-19
11. Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF switch* p. 4-15
12. Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-24
13. Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-24
14. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-09
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Except for Clear Tec (RHD)1235467891011121. Instruments p. 3-02
2. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-25 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-29
3. Cruise control switch* p. 4-32
4. Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-24
5. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-09
6. Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-24
7. Ignition switch p. 4-10
8. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
9. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-07
10. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-22
Horn switch p. 3-30
11. Steering wheel audio remote control switch* p. 5-28
12. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-20 Turn-signal lever p. 3-23
Headlamp levelling switch p. 3-22
Overview

Clear Tec (RHD)123456789101112131. Instruments p. 3-02
2. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-25 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-29
3. Cruise control switch* p. 4-32
4. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-09
5. Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-24
6. Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-24
7. Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF switch* p. 4-15
8. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
9. Ignition switch p. 4-10
10. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-07
11. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-22
Horn switch p. 3-30
12. Steering wheel audio remote control switch* p. 5-28
13. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-20 Turn-signal lever p. 3-23
Headlamp levelling switch p. 3-22
Overview

Heated seats*E00401100625
The heated seats can be operated with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.
1- Heater high (for quick heating).
2- Heater off.
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm).
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
heater is on.
CAUTIONl Operate in the high position for quick heat-
ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heater
to low to keep it warm. Slight variations
in seat temperature may be felt while us-
ing the heated seats. This is caused by the
operation of the heater’s internal thermo-
stat and does not indicate a malfunction.
l If the following types of persons use the
heated seats, they might become too hot
or receive minor burns (red skin, heat blis-
ters, etc.):CAUTION• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcohol
or sleep inducing medication (cold
medicine, etc.)
l Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other ma-
terial with high heat insulation properties
on the seat while using the heater; this
might cause the heater element to over-
heat.
l Turn the heater off immediately if it ap-
pears to be malfunctioning during use.
NOTE
l Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects
into it.
l When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,
kerosene, petrol, alcohol, or other organic sol-
vents; these might damage the surface of the
seat and also the heater element.
l If water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before attempt-
ing to use the heater.
Head restraints E00403301181WARNINGlDriving without the head restraints in
place can cause you and your passengers
serious injury or death in an accident. To
reduce the risk of injury in an accident, al-
ways make sure the head restraints are in-
stalled and properly positioned when the
seat is occupied.
l Never place a cushion or similar device
on the seatback. This can adversely affect
head restraint performance by increasing
the distance between your head and the
restraint.
l When a person sits in the seating position
of the rear seats, pull up the head re-
straint to a height at which it locks in po-
sition. Be sure to make this adjustment be-
fore starting to drive. Serious injuries
could otherwise be suffered in the result
of an impact.
Seat and seat belts
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To adjust height
Adjust the head restraint height so that the centre
of the restraint is as close as possible to eye level to
reduce the chances of injury in the event of colli-
sion. Any person too tall for the restraint to reach
their seated eye level, should adjust the restraint as
high as possible.
To raise the head restraint, move it upward. To low-
er the restraint, move it downward while pushing
the height adjusting knob (A) in the direction of the
arrow. After adjustment, push the head restraint
downward and make sure that it is locked.To remove
Lift the head restraint with the height adjusting
knob (A) pushed in.
To install
Confirm that the head restraint is facing the correct
direction, and then insert it into the seatback while
pressing the height adjusting knob (A) in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow.
CAUTIONl Confirm that the height adjusting knob
(A) is correctly adjusted as shown in the
illustration, and also lift the head re-
straints to ensure that they do not come
out of the seatback.CAUTIONl The head restraints for the front and rear
seats differ in size. When installing head
restraints, make sure the front and rear
head restraints are fitted in their respec-
tive seats.
Failure to do so could cause serious in-
jury if involved in an accident.
Seat and seat belts
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Making a luggage areaE00403400244WARNINGlIf required, always operate the seating be-
fore the vehicle is in motion.
l After seat operations are made, ensure
the seating is locked in position by attempt-
ing to move the seat and seatback for-
ward and rearward without using the ad-
justing mechanism.
l The luggage area in the rear of the vehi-
cle should never be used as a play area by
children. Children should be seated with
seat belts fastened when the vehicle is in
motion. Be sure that the rear seatbacks
are returned to their fully upright posi-
tion and locked in place.CAUTIONl Do not stack luggage above the seatback
height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result
due to restricted rear vision or unrestrain-
ed objects entering the passenger compart-
ment during sudden braking.
l Make sure that the seat is operated by an
adult. If it is operated by a child, an unex-
pected accident might occur.
l When folding the seat be sure not to
catch your hand or leg.Folding the seatback forward (5-door
models except for vehicles with turbo-
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Front seat
To fold
Pull the seatback lock lever and fold the seatback
forward until it is held securely.WARNINGl With the seatback folded forward, do not
allow anyone to sit on that seat and do
not allow a child to play on it. Otherwise,
any sudden braking could result in seri-
ous injuries.
To replace
1.Pull the seatback lock lever and raise the seat-
back until it locks securely into place.
2. Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that
it has actually been secured.
Folding the rear seat E00403700335
To create luggage space, you can fold the rear seat.
NOTE l Each side of the rear seat can be folded inde-
pendently of the other.
To fold 1.Move the front seat to a position forward of
the middle of its fore-aft adjustment range.
(Refer to “To adjust forward or backward”
on page 2-04.)
2. Place each rear seat head restraint in its low-
est position. (Refer to “Head restraints” on
page 2-06.)
3. Pull the strap (A) on the rear of the cushion
to flip the cushion forward. Ensure the cush-
ion is in the front most position until it touch-
es the floor.
4. Pull the seatback lock lever (B) and fold the
seatback forward.
Seat and seat belts
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Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs ........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations.......................................................4-04
Parking brake ................................................................................ 4-06
Parking .......................................................................................... 4-07
Steering wheel height adjustment .................................................4-07
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-08
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-10
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-11
Starting..........................................................................................4-11
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system* ...............................................4-13
Manual transmission ..................................................................... 4-16
Automated manual transmission ..................................................4-19
How to drive a vehicle with an automated manual trans- mission......................................................................................4-22
Braking ......................................................................................... 4-25
Emergency stop signal system ...................................................... 4-26
Brake assist system ....................................................................... 4-27
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 4-27
Electric power steering system ..................................................... 4-29
Traction control system (TCL)/Active stability control system (ASC)* ......................................................................... 4-30
Cruise control* ............................................................................. 4-32
Cargo loads ................................................................................... 4-36
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 4-36Starting and driving4