2011 MITSUBISHI COLT trailer

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

Running-in recommendationsE00600402177
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long
life as well as future economy and performance.
l Do not race the engine at high speeds.
l Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
l Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.Vehicles with manual transmission
Shift point
Speed limit1100 models1300 modelsEngine model 134910Engine model 3A91Engine model 135930Engine model 4A901st
gear30 km/h (19 mph)30 km/h (19 mph)30 km/h (19 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)2nd
gear50 km/h (30 mph)55 km/h (34 mph)55 km/h (34 mph)60 km/h (37 mph)3rd
gear80 km/h (50 mph)85 km/h (53 mph)85 km/h (53 mph)90 km/h (56 mph)4th
gear110 km/h (68 mph)115 km/h (71 mph)115 km/h (71 mph)125 km/h (78 mph)5th
gear135 km/h (84 mph)140 km/h (87 mph)140 km/h (87 mph)155 km/h (96 mph)Shift pointSpeed limit1500 models1st
gear35 km/h (22 mph)2nd
gear65 km/h (40 mph)3rd
gear90 km/h (56 mph)4th
gear120 km/h (74 mph)5th
gear150 km/h (93 mph)
Starting and driving
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l“CRUISE” indication lamp is turned OFF.Cargo loads
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Cargo loads precautionsCAUTIONl When loading luggage, be careful to the
following. •Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage
compartment whenever possible.
• Distribute cargo or luggage evenly not
to be unbalanced in weight of a load.
• Do not place cargo or luggage on the
instrument panel.
Also, do not stack up cargo or luggage
on the front passenger’s seat or the
rear seats.
Having the driver’s vision blocked,
and your cargo being thrown inside
the cabin if you suddenly have to
brake can cause a serious accident or
injury.Trailer towing E00610000488
In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, have a
trailer towing device that meets all relevant regula-
tions in your area, mounted consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer
may differ from country to country. You are ad-
vised to obey the regulations in each area.CAUTIONl Danger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted according
to MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.
NOTE
l If you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful
attention to the following points.
Maximum towable weight with brake
and maximum trailer-nose weight
Never exceed the maximum towable weight with
brake and the maximum trailer-nose weight as lis-
ted in the specifications.
(Refer to page 9-07.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight by
10 % of the gross combination weight for every in-
crease of 1,000 m above sea-level, as the engine out-
put is lowered owing to decrease in atmospheric
pressure.
Starting and driving
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5-door models1111 mm14137 mm2275 mm15278 mm370 mm16436 mm4452 mm17470 mm5425 mm18504 mm6410 mm19458 mm7443 mm20442 mm8450 mm21193 mm9*1466 mm (unladen)
378 mm (laden)229.5 mm*1 : Except for vehicles with turbocharger
*2 : Vehicles with turbocharger9*2473 mm (unladen)
395 mm (laden)23222.5 mm10456 mm24183 mm11445 mm25436 mm12150 mm26470 mm1313 mm27504 mm*1 : Except for vehicles with turbocharger
*2 : Vehicles with turbocharger
Item 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8: at kerb weight
NOTE l The value of item 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 is applicable
to unladen vehicles. This value can also be
varied depending on the tyre size, optional
equipment and suspension conditions.
l The value of item 9 can also be varied depend-
ing on the tyre size, optional equipment and
suspension conditions.
Operating hints l Do not let the clutch slip and do not increase
the engine speed more than necessary when
starting.
l Be sure that the driving speed does not ex-
ceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you obey the lo-
cal regulations in case driving speed with a
trailer is limited to less than 100 km/h
(62 mph).
l To prevent shocks from the overrun brake, de-
press the brake pedal lightly at first and then
more strongly.
l To make full use of engine braking, change
to a lower gear before descending a slope.
l The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis will be
under additional strain when towing a trailer.
l The heavier weight and higher rolling and air
resistance will increase fuel consumption.
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Tyre inflation pressuresE01001402494ItemTyre sizeNormalAt trailer towingFrontRearFrontRear
Normal tyre
175/65R14 82T
195/50R15 82H
205/45R16 83H2.2 bar (220 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa) *2.2 bar (220 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa) *2.2 bar (220 kPa)2.5 bar (250 kPa)205/45R16 83V2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa) *2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa) *2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.5 bar (250 kPa)Special low rolling resist-
ance tyre175/65R14 82T
185/55R15 82H2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa) *2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.5 bar (250 kPa) *2.4 bar (240 kPa)2.5 bar (250 kPa)Compact spare tyreT115/70D15
T115/70R154.2 bar (420 kPa)—* : Above 160 km/h (99 mph)

Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
Maintenance
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Vehicle weightE011004043593-door models
Item
1100 models1300 models
1500 models
Manual transmissionAutomated man-
ual transmissionExcept for Clear TecClear TecExcept for ClearTecClear Tec
Kerb weight
Without optional
parts925 kg930 kg930 kg935 kg935 kg1,050 kgWith full optional
parts990 kg993 kg995 kg998 kg1,000 kg1,076 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight1,420 kg, 1,480 kg *1,425 kg, 1,485 kg*1,430 kg, 1,490 kg*1,435 kg, 1,495 kg*1,435 kg, 1,495 kg*1,520 kg, 1,580 kg*Maximum axle
weightFront735 kg740 kg745 kg750 kg745 kg820 kgRear720 kg, 785 kg *Maximum towable
weightWith brake750 kgWithout brake500 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight50 kgMaximum roof load50 kgSeating capacity5 persons* : In case of trailer towing
NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Specifications
9-07
9

5-door models
Item
1100 models1300 models
1500 models
Manual transmissionAutomated man-ual transmissionExcept for Clear TecClear TecExcept for ClearTecClear Tec
Kerb weight
Without optional
parts965 kg970 kg970 kg975 kg975 kg1,090 kgWith full optional
parts1,033 kg1,036 kg1,038 kg1,041 kg1,043 kg1,119 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight1,450 kg, 1,510 kg *1,455 kg, 1,515 kg*1,460 kg, 1,520 kg*1,465 kg, 1,525 kg*1,465 kg, 1,525 kg*1,550 kg, 1,610 kg*Maximum axle
weightFront735 kg740 kg745 kg750 kg745 kg830 kgRear745 kg, 810 kg *Maximum towable
weightWith brake750 kg1,000 kgWithout brake500 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight50 kgMaximum roof load50 kgSeating capacity5 persons* : In case of trailer towing
NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Specifications
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9

Tailgate 1-09
Tank capacity 03
Tools 6-06 Storage 6-06
Towing 6-18
Traction control system (TCL) 4-30 Indication lamp 4-31
Trailer towing 4-36
Transmission Automated manual transmission 4-19
Manual transmission 4-16
Specifications 9-10
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-17
Turn-signal lever 3-23
Tyre repair kit 6-07
Tyres 8-11 How to change a tyre 6-15
Inflation pressures 8-12
Rotation 8-13
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-12
Snow tyres 8-14
Tyre chains 8-14
Wheel condition 8-13
U
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
V
Vanity mirror 5-37
Vehicle care precautions 7-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-06
Vehicle weight 9-07
Ventilators 5-02
W
Warning lamps 3-17
Washer Fluid 8-09,9-16
Switch 3-25,3-28,3-29
Washing 7-03
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-18
Weight 9-07
Wheel Covers 6-17
Specification 9-12
Wiper Rain sensor 3-26
Rear window 3-29
Switch 3-25
Wiper blades 8-16Alphabetical index
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