Starting - Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007 Owner's Manual

Starting and driving
NOTE
● 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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Starting

Tips for starting
● Do not operate the starter motor continuously for anything
longer than 10 seconds; doing so could run down the bat-
tery. 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.
● If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak
or dead, refer to the "Emergency starting" section for
instructions on starting the engine.
● The engine is well warmed up with the engine speed
decreases. Extended warming-up will result in excessive
fuel consumption.
WARNING
!
● Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is necessary to move your vehi-
cle in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are
odourless and can be fatal.
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