2011 MITSUBISHI COLT steering

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
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Seat adjustmentE00400300486
Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are comfortable
and that you can reach the pedals, steering wheel,
switches etc. while retaining a clear field of vision.WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the seat while
driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol and result in an accident. After ad-
justments are made, ensure the seating is
locked in position by attempting to move
the seat forward and rearward without us-
ing the adjusting mechanism.
l It is extremely dangerous to ride in the
luggage area of a vehicle. Also, the lug-
gage area and rear seats should never be
used as a play area by children. In a colli-
sion, people or children riding unrestrain-
ed in these areas are more likely to be se-
riously injured or killed.
Do not allow people or children to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is not equip-
ped with seats and seat belts, and make
sure that everyone travelling in your vehi-
cle is in a seat and wearing a seat belt, or
in the case of a child is strapped in a child
restraint.WARNINGl To minimize the risk of personal injury
in the event of a collision or sudden brak-
ing, the seatbacks should always be in the
almost upright position while the vehicle
is in motion. The protection provided by
the seat belts may be reduced significant-
ly when the seatback is reclined. There is
greater risk that the passenger will slide
under the seat belt, resulting in serious in-
jury, when the seatback is reclined.CAUTIONl Make sure the seat is adjusted by an
adult or with adult supervision for cor-
rect and safe operation.
l Do not place a cushion or the like be-
tween your back and the seatback while
driving. The effectiveness of the head re-
straints will be reduced in the event of an
accident.
l When sliding the seats, be careful not to
catch your hand or foot.
l When sliding or reclining the seat rear-
ward, pay careful attention to the rear
seat passengers.Front seat E00400400012To adjust forward or backward E00400500505
Pull the seat adjusting lever and adjust the seat for-
ward or backward to the desired position. After ad-
justment, release the adjusting lever to lock the seat
in position.
WARNINGl To ensure the seat is locked securely, try
to move the seat forward or backward
without using the adjusting lever.
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Seat beltsE00404800607
To protect you and your passengers in the event of
an accident, it is the most important that the seat
belts be worn correctly when you drive.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner system.
These belts are used the same way as a convention-
al seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pretensioner system and force
limiter system” on page 2-13.WARNINGl Always place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
put it behind you or under your arm.
l One seat belt should be used by only one
person. Doing otherwise can be dangerous.
l The seat belt will provide its wearer with
maximum protection if the recliner seat-
back is placed in fully upright position.
When the seatback is reclined, there is
greater risk that the passenger will slide
under the belt, especially in a forward im-
pact accident, and may be injured by the
belt or by striking the instrument panel
or seatbacks.
l Seat belts should always be worn by ev-
ery adult who drives or rides in this vehi-
cle, and by all children who are tall
enough to wear seat belts properly.
l Remove any twists when using the belt.
l No modifications or additions should be
made by the user which will either pre-
vent the seat belt adjusting devices from
operating to remove slack, or prevent the
seat belt assembly from being adjusted to
remove slack.WARNINGl To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury
in an accident, including the deploying
driver airbag, the driver should adjust
the driver’s seat to the rear most position
that still allows good visibility and good
control of the steering wheel, the brake
and accelerator, and vehicle controls.
l Never hold a child in your arms or on
your lap when riding in this vehicle, even
if you are wearing your seat belt. To do
so risks severe or fatal injury to your
child in a collision or sudden stop.
l Always adjust the belt to a snug fit.3-point type seat belt (with emergency
locking mechanism) E00404901302
This type of belt requires no length adjustment.
Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to the movement
of the wearer, but in the event of a sudden or strong
shock, the belt automatically locks to hold the wear-
er’s body.
NOTE
l You can check if the belt locks by pulling it
forward quickly.
To fasten 1.Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding
the latch plate.
NOTE l When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a
locked condition, pull the belts once forceful-
ly and then return them. After that, pull the
belts out slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a
“click” is heard.CAUTIONl Never wear the lap portion of the belt
across your abdomen. During accidents it
can press sharply against the abdomen
and increase the risk of injury.
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WARNINGlIT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO AL-
WAYS PROPERLY WEAR YOUR
SEAT BELT, EVEN WITH AN AIRBAG: •Seat belts help keep the driver and pas-
senger properly positioned, which re-
duces injury risk in all collisions, and
reduces the risk of serious or fatal in-
juries when the airbags inflate.
During sudden braking just before a
collision, an unrestrained or improper-
ly restrained driver or passenger can
move forward into direct contact with
or within close proximity to the airbag
which may then deploy during the col-
lision.
The initial stage of airbag inflation is
the most forceful which could cause se-
rious or fatal injuries if the occupant
contacts it at this stage.
• Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in
roll-overs, rear impact collisions, and
in lower-speed frontal collisions, be-
cause driver’s and passenger’s air-
bags are not designed to inflate in
those situations.
• Seat belts reduce the risk of being
thrown from your vehicle in a colli-
sion or roll-over.
l IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROP-
ERLY SEATED.
A driver or front passenger too close to
the steering wheel or instrument panel
during airbag deployment can be killed
or seriously injured.
Airbags inflate very fast, and with great
force.WARNINGIf the driver and front passenger are not
properly seated and restrained, the air-
bags may not protect you properly, and
could cause serious or fatal injuries when
it inflates. •Before driving, adjust the driver’s
seat as far back as possible while still
maintaining complete control of the ve-
hicle.
• Before driving, adjust the front passen-
ger seat as far back as possible.
• Make sure all vehicle occupants are al-
ways properly restrained using the
available seat belts.
• With seat belts properly fastened, the
driver and passenger should sit well
back and upright without leaning
against the window or door.
l Do not sit on the edge of the seat, or lean
head or chest close to the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Do not put feet or
legs on or against the instrument panel.
l Place all infants and small children in the
rear seat and properly restrained using
an appropriate child restraint system.
The rear seat is the safest for infants and
children.WARNINGl Infants and small children should never
be unrestrained, stand up against the in-
strument panel or held in your arms or
on your lap. They could be seriously in-
jured or killed in a collision, including
when the airbag inflates. They should be
properly seated in the rear seat in an ap-
propriate child restraint system. See the
“Child restraint” section in this owner’s
manual.
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When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
is turned OFF, the indication lamp will stay on to
show that the passenger front airbag is not opera-
tional.
When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
is turned ON, the indication lamp goes off to show
that the front passenger’s airbag is operational.To turn an airbag off E00410600235WARNINGlTo reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
•Always remove the key from the igni-
tion switch before operating a front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
Failure to do so could adversely affect
the airbag performance.
• Wait at least 60 seconds to operate the
front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch after turning the ignition
switch from “ON” position to
“LOCK” position.
The SRS airbag system is designed to
retain enough voltage to deploy the air-
bag.
• Always remove the key from a front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch af-
ter operating that switch.
Failure to do so could lead to improp-
er position of the front passenger’s air-
bag ON-OFF switch.
• Do not turn OFF the front passen-
ger’s airbag ON-OFF switch except
when a child restraint system is fitted
to the front passenger seat.WARNING• Turn ON the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch immediately after re-
moving a child restraint system from
the passenger seat.
• If the indication lamp does not come
on when the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch is turned OFF, do not
fit a child restraint system to the front
passenger seat. We recommend you to
have the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
• If the indication lamp remains on
when the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch is turned ON, do not
allow anyone to sit on the front passen-
ger seat. We recommend you to have
the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
To turn an airbag off, follow these steps: 1.Insert the key into the key opening of the
front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch,
push the key inwards until stopped by a
touch and then turn the key from “ON” to
“OFF” position (anticlockwise).
2. Remove the key from the key opening of that the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
3.Insert the key into the ignition switch, and
turn the ignition to “ON” position. The front
passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp will
stay on.
The front passenger’s airbag is now deactivated
and will not deploy until switched on again.
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag
system E00407400213
The driver’s airbag is located under the padded cov-
er in the middle of the steering wheel. The front pas-
senger’s airbag is contained in the instrument panel
above the glove box.
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