If The Vehicle Breaks Down; Emergency Starting - Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007 Owner's Manual

For emergencies

If the vehicle breaks down

If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to the shoulder
and use the hazard warning flashers.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the engine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area be aware of the fol-
lowing:
● The brake booster becomes inoperative and the pedal
effort will increase. Press down the brake pedal harder
than usual.
● Turn the wheel with more effort than usual.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or
dead, the battery from another vehicle can be used with jump
leads to start the engine.
WARNING
!
● To start the engine using jump leads connected to
another vehicle, perform the correct procedures
according to the instruction manual. Incorrect pro-
cedures could result in a fire or explosion or damage
to the vehicles.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so that the jump leads can
reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other.
If they are, it could cause an unwanted ground connection.
The vehicle will not start in this case, and the bad ground-
ing could damage the electrical systems.
CAUTION
!
● Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt bat-
tery.
If the other system isn't 12-volt, shorting can dam-
age both vehicles.

Emergency starting

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