MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

Table of contents
General information
Locking and unlocking
Seats and seat belts
Instruments and controls
Starting and driving
For pleasant driving
Vehicle care
For emergencies
Maintenance
Specifications

overview–Instruments and Controls
EB21AMFf
1-Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signal
switch
p. 4–12
Headlamp washer switch*
p. 4–17
2-Supplemental restraint system (for driver’s seat)

p. 3–22
Horn switch
p. 4–223-Meter and gauges
p. 4–2
4- Windscreen wiper and washer switch
p. 4–15
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchback
only)
p. 4–16
5-Ventilators
p. 6–29
6-Multi centre display
p. 4–24
Digital clock
p. 4–26
7-Hazard warning flasher switch
p. 4–18
8-Supplemental restraint system (for passenger’s seat)

p. 3–22
9-Front fog lamp switch*
p. 4–20
10 - Headlamp levelling switch
p. 4–13
11-Rheostat* (meter illumination control)
p. 4–21
12 - Rear fog lamp switch
p. 4–21
13 - Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors
switch*
p. 5–32
14 - Bonnet release lever
p. 2–8
15 - Auto-speed (cruise) control lever*
p. 5–36
16 - Ignition switch
p. 5–9
17 - Gearshift or selector lever
p. 5–14, 5–16
18 - A/T mode change over switch (vehicle with auto-
matic transmission INVECS-II 4A/T)
p. 5–21
19 - Ashtray
p. 6–46
20 - Cigarette lighter
p. 6–45
21 - Rear window demister switch
p. 4–19
22 -
Centre accessory box
p. 6–4723 - Heater/Air conditioning*
p. 6–30, 6–36
24 - Audio*
p. 6–2
EB21AMDf
LHD
B21A482t

overview–Instruments and Controls
1-Supplemental restraint system (for passenger’s seat)

p. 3–22
2-Hazard warning flasher switch
p. 4–18
3-Multi centre display
p. 4–24
Digital clock
p. 4–26
4-Ventilators
p. 6–29
5-Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signal
switch
p. 4–12
Headlamp washer switch*
p. 4–17
6-Meter and gauges
p. 4–2
7-Supplemental restraint system (for driver’s seat)

p. 3–22
Horn switch
p. 4–22
8- Windscreen wiper and washer switch
p. 4–15
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchback
only)
p. 4–16
9-Rheostat* (meter illumination control)
p. 4–21
10 -
Headlamp levelling switch
p. 4–1311-Front fog lamp switch*
p. 4–20
12 - Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors
switch*
p. 5–32
13 - Rear fog lamp switch
p. 4–21
14 - Audio*
p. 6–2
15 - Heater/Air conditioning*
p. 6–30, 6–36
16 - Rear window demister switch
p. 4–19
17 - Centre accessory box
p. 6–47
18 - Cigarette lighter
p. 6–45
19 - Ashtray
p. 6–46
20 - A/T mode change over switch (vehicles with auto-
matic transmission INVECS II 4A/T)
p. 5–21
21 - Gearshift or selector lever
p. 5–14, 5–16
22 - Ignitition switch
p. 5–9
23 - Bonnet release lever
p. 2–8
24 - Auto-speed (cruise) control lever*
p. 5–36
RHD
B21A483t

Interior
EB21BMDf
1-Jack
p. 8–4
2-Rear shelf panel (Hatchback only)
p. NO TAG
3-Seat belts
p. 3–11
Adjustable seat belt anchor (for front seats)

p. 3–14
4-Room lamp (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
5-Electric window control*
p. 2–12
6-Central door lock switch
p. 2–7
7-Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-
rors lever*
p. 5–32
8-Sunroof switch*
p. 2–14
9-Room lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
10 - Spot lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
11-Spot lamp* (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
12 - Inside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
13 - Sun visors
p. 6–44
14 - Vanity mirror
p. 6–45
15 - Glove box
p. 6–48
16 - Tools
p. 8–3
17 - Spare wheel
p. NO TAG
18 - Armrest* (for rear seats)
p. 3–9
19 - Head restraints
p. 3–7
20 - Armrest* (for front seats)
p. 3–9
21 - Centre console box*
p. 6–49
22 - Supplemental restraint system–side air bag*

p. 3–31
23 - Heated seat switch*
p. 3–10
24 - Parking brake lever
p. 5–25
25 - Cup holder
p. 6–49
26 - Fuel filler door release lever
p. 5–3
27 - Seat
p. 3–2LHD
B21B476t

Interior
EB21BMEe
1-Glove box
p. 6–48
2-Vanity mirror
p. 6–45
3-Sun visors
p. 6–44
4-Inside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
5-Sunroof switch*
p. 2–14
6-Room lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
7-Spot lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
8-Spot lamp* (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
9-Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-
rors lever*
p. 5–32
10 - Central door lock switch
p. 2–8
11-Electric window control*
p. 2–12
12 - Room lamp (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
13 - Seat belts
p. 3–11
Ajustable seat belt anchor (for front seats)

p. 3–14
14 - Spare wheel
p. NO TAG
15 - Tools
p. 8–3
16 - Seat
p. 3–2
17 - Fuel filler door release lever
p. 5–3
18 - Cup holder
p. 6–49
19 - Parking brake lever
p. 5–25
20 - Supplemental restraint system–side air bag*

p. 3–31
21 - Centre console box*
p. 6–49
22 - Armrest* (for front seats)
p. 3–9
23 - Head restraints
p. 3–7
24 - Armrest* (for rear seats)
p. 3–9
25 - Rear shelf panel (Hatchback only)
p. NO TAG
26 - Jack
p. 8–4RHD
B21B477t

Exterior
EB21DMDd
1-Engine compartment
p. 10–14
Bonnet
p. 2–8
2-Windscreen wiper
p. 4–15
3-Sunroof*
p. 2–14
4-Outside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
5-Locking and unlocking
p. 2–4
Keyless entry system*
p. 2–5
6-Fuel filler
p. 5–3
7-Front fog lamps*
p. 8–26, 8–30
8-Headlamps and position lamps
p. 8–26, 8–27
9-Front turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–29
10 - Tyre inflation pressure
p. 9–12
Changing tyres
p. 8–9
Tyre rotation
p. 9–13
Tyre chains
p. 9–15
11-Side turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–30
12 - Antenna
p. 6–29
13 - High mounted stop lamp
p. 8–26, 8–35
14 - Rear window wiper
p. 4–16
15 - License plate lamps
p. 8–26, 8–36
16 - Reversing lamps
p. 8–26, 8–33
17 - Rear fog lamp (Driver’s side only)
p. 8–26,
8–33
18 - Stop lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
19 - Rear turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
20 - Tail lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
21 - Tailgate
p. 2–10Hatchback
B21D169t

Exterior
EB21DMEc
1-Engine compartment
p. 10–14
Bonnet
p. 2–8
2-Windscreen wiper
p. 4–15, 9–18
3-Sunroof*
p. 2–14
4-Outside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
5-Locking and unlocking
p. 2–4
Keyless entry system*
p. 2–5
6-Fuel filler
p. 5–3
7-Front fog lamps*
p. 8–26, 8–30
8-Headlamps and position lamps
p. 8–26, 8–27
9-Front turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–29
10 - Tyre inflation pressure
p. 9–12
Changing tyres
p. 8–9
Tyre rotation
p. 9–13
Tyre chains
p. 9–15
11-Side turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–30
12 - Boot lid
p. 2–10
13 - High mounted stop lamp
p. 8–26, 8–35
14 - Antenna
p. 6–29
15 - License plate lamps
p. 8–26, 8–36
16 - Reversing lamps
p. 8–26, 8–33
17 - Rear fog lamp (Driver’s side only)
p. 8–26,
8–33
18 - Tail lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
19 - Stop and tail lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
20 - Rear turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32Sedan
B21D170t

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–8
Installation of accessoriesEB24A-Ce
Before fitting any accessories, please con-
sult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(1) The installation of accessories, optional
parts, etc., should only be carried out
within the limits prescribed by law in
your country, and in accordance with
the guidelines and warnings contained
within the documents accompanying
this vehicle.
Only MITSUBISHI approved acces-
sories should be fitted to your vehicle.
(2) Improper installation of electrical parts
could cause fire, please refer to the
Modification/alterations to the electrical
or fuel systems section within this
owner’s handbook.
(3) When using a communication system
such as a cellular phone or a radio set
inside the vehicle, a separate external
antenna must be fitted. When a cellular
phone or a radio set is used by using an
internal antenna alone, it may interfere
with the vehicle’s electrical system and
adversely affect safe operation of the
vehicle.
(4) Tyres and wheels which do not meet
specifications must not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for
information regarding wheel and tyre
sizes on page 10–11.(5) Do not fail to read all relative instructions
before first putting into service and prior
to the attachment or installation of ac-
cessories, parts or other modifications
to the vehicle!Important points!Due to the large number of accessory and
replacement parts of different manufacturers
in the market, it is not possible, not only for
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES Europe B.V.,
but also an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer,
to check whether the attachment or installa-
tion of such parts affects the driving safety of
your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.
Even when such parts are officially autho-
rized, for example by a “general operators
permit” (an appraisal for the part) or through
the execution of the part in an officially ap-
proved manner of construction, or when a
single operation permit following the attach-
ment or installation of such parts, it cannot be
deduced from that alone, that the driving
safety of your vehicle has not been affected.Consider also that there basically exists no
liability on the part of the appraiser or the offi-
cial. Only in the case of parts (MITSUBISHI
original replacement or exchange parts as
well as MITSUBISHI accessories) that are
recommended and released by an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer and that are at-
tached or installed by an authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer can you assume, that
optimal safety has been provided. The same
also pertains to modifications of MIT-
SUBISHI vehicles with respect to the pro-
duction specifications. For your own safety,
in such cases as well, you should only un-
dertake modifications according to the rec-
ommendations of an authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–9
Modification / alterations to
the electric or fuel systems
EB11A-D
MITSUBISHI has always manufactured
safe, high quality vehicles. In order to main-
tain this safety and quality, it is important that
any accessory that is to be fitted, or any
modifications carried out which involve the
electric or fuel systems, should be carried
out in accordance with MITSUBISHI guide-
lines.
CAUTION
Please consult an authorized MITSU-
BISHI dealer concerning any such fit-
ment or modification.
If the wires interfere with the vehicle
body or improper installation
methods are used (protective fuses
not included, etc.), electronic devices
may be adversely affected, resulting
in a fire or other accident.
B10A001a
Roof drip mouldingEB10A-T
When installing the roof carrier, remove the
roof drip moulding caps.
1. Open the cover (A) and remove the
screws using a Philips screwdriver.
2. Remove the caps by sliding them.
After removal of the roof carrier, replace the
roof drip moulding caps.
Roof carrier precautionEB10A-U
CAUTION
(1) Make sure that the weight of the
luggage does not exceed the
allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is ex-
ceeded, this may cause damage
to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable
load on the roof (the weight of the
roof carrier plus the weight of lug-
gage placed on the roof carrier).
For specific figures, please refer
to the ”Maximum roof load” on
page 10–6.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–10
CAUTION
(2) When luggage is loaded onto the
vehicle, please make sure to drive
slowly and avoid excessive man-
euvers such as sudden braking or
quick turning.
In addition, place the luggage on
the carrier so that its weight is dis-
tributed evenly with the heaviest
items on the bottom. Do not load
items that are wider than the roof
carrier.
The additional weight on the roof
could heighten the vehicle’s centre
of gravity and affect the vehicle
handling characteristics.
As a result, driving errors or emerg-
ency maneuvers could lead to a
loss of control and result in an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
(3) Before driving and after travelling a
short distance, always check the
load to make sure it is securely fas-
tened to the roof carrier.
Check periodically during your
travel that the load remains secure.
If the load is not secure, it could fall
from the vehicle and damage your
vehicle, another vehicle or create
road hazard.
NOTE
(1) To prevent wind noise or reduction in
gas mileage, remove the roof carrier
when not in use.
(2) Before using an automatic car wash,
check with the attendant to determine if
the roof carrier should be removed.
(3) Be sure that adequate clearance is
maintained for raising the sunroof (For
vehicles with sunroof) and tailgate
(hatchback) when installing a roof
carrier.
Genuine partsEB05A-Fi
Don’t play around with substitutes.
MITSUBISHI has gone to great lengths to
bring you a superbly crafted vehicle offering
the highest quality and dependability. Don’t
reduce that quality and dependability by us-
ing substitute parts.
Always use MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts de-
signed and manufactured to maintain your
MITSUBISHI vehicle at top performance.
The operation of vehicle components can be
less efficient in case of using Non-Genuine
Parts.
Failure to use Genuine Parts may invalidate
any future warranty claim. MITSUBISHI will
not be liable for any malfunction of your ve-
hicle that may have been caused by the use
of substitute parts in place of MITSUBISHI
Genuine Parts.
At the MITSUBISHI dealer you can also get
appropriate advice and the assembling of
Genuine Parts will be handled professional-
ly.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts are identified by
this mark and are available at all authorized
MITSUBISHI dealers.