check engine MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G User Guide

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–2
H11A319d
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with tape player*EH30A-AeThe audio system can be used when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” posi-
tion.
A– Display window
B– Audio system
NOTE
(1) The MITSUBISHI Genuine CD player or
CD autochanger can be connected to
this audio system. The CD player or the
CD autochanger can be operated by
the switch on the audio body. Refer to
“Connection of a CD player or a CD
autochanger” on page 6–13.(2) To listen to the audio system while the
engine is stopped, turn the ignition key
to the “ACC” position.
(3) When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio equipment. This does
not mean that something is wrong with
the audio equipment. In such a case,
use the cellular phone at a place as far
as possible from the audio equipment.(4) In the case of misuse (entry of a foreign
object or water, smoke or odor, etc.), im-
mediately stop the operation and have
the audio system checked at an author-
ized MITSUBISHI dealer. Never try to
repair it by yourself. Avoid continuous
usage without inspection by a qualified
person.
(5) The audio system’s control panel can
be removed to deter thieves. For details,
refer to the section entitled “Audio sys-
tem anti-theft feature” on page 6–26.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–15
H11A320d
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with CD player*EH30A-BcThe audio system can be used when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” posi-
tion.
A– Display window
B– Audio system
NOTE
(1) The MITSUBISHI Genuine CD auto-
changer can be connected to this audio
system. The CD autochanger can be
operated by the switch on the audio
body. Refer to “To listen to a CD auto-
changer” on page 6–24.(2) To listen to the audio system while the
engine is stopped, turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” postion.
(3) When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio equipment. This does
not mean that something is wrong with
the audio equipment. In such a case,
use the cellular phone at a place as far
as possible from the audio equipment.(4) In case of misuse (entry of a foreign ob-
ject or water, smoke or odour, etc.), im-
mediately stop the operation and have
the audio system checked at an author-
ized MITSUBISHI dealer. Never try to
repair it by yourself. Avoid continuous
usage without inspection by a qualified
person.
(5) The audio system’s control panel can
be removed to deter thieves. For details,
refer to section entitled “Audio system
anti-theft feature” on page 6–26.

VEHICLE CARE
7–5
During cold weatherThe salt and other chemicals spread on the
roads in some areas in winter can have a
harmful effect on the vehicle body. You
should therefore wash the vehicle as often
as possible in accordance with our care–in-
structions. It is recommended to have a pre-
servative applied and the underfloor protec-
tion checked at an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer before and after the cold weather sea-
son.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all water-
drops from the rubber parts around the doors
to prevent the doors from freezing.
NOTE
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be
treated with silicone spray.
WaxingEK33A-N
Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the ad-
herence of dust and road chemicals to the
paintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-
ing the vehicle, or at least once every three
months to assist displacing of water. Do not
wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You
should wax after the surfaces have cooled.
CAUTION
(1) Waxes containing high abrasive
compounds should not be used.
Such waxes remove rust and
stain effectively from the paint-
work but they are harmful to the
lustre of the painted surface.
Further, they are harmful to
glossy surfaces such as grille,
garnish, mouldings, etc.
(2) Do not use petrol or paint
thinners to remove road tar or
other contamination to the
painted surface.
(3) Do not apply wax on the areas
having black mat coating as it can
cause uneven discolouration,
patches, blurs, etc. If stained with
wax, immediately wipe off with a
piece of soft cloth and warm
water.
(4) On vehicles with the sunroof, be
careful when waxing the area
around the sunroof opening, not
to put any wax on the weather-
strip (black rubber). If stained
with wax, the weatherstrip cannot
maintain a weatherproof seal with
the sunroof.
PolishingEK04A-Ac
The vehicle should only be polished if the
paintwork has become stained or lost its
lustre. Matt - finish parts and plastic bumpers
must not be polished, polishing these parts
will stain them or damage their finish.
Damaged paintEK08A-Ac
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat
should be touched up as soon as possible
with MITSUBISHI touch - up paint to prevent
corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the
tyres carefully for damage to the paint coat
caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code
number for your vehicle can be found on the
vehicle information code plate in the engine
compartment.
Chrome partsEK06A-Aa
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thor-
oughly, and apply a special protective coat-
ing. This should be done more frequently in
winter.

VEHICLE CARE
7–7
Cleaning the sunroof*EK30A-Ab
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft
cloth. Hard deposits should be wiped away
with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter-
gent solution. Wipe away the solution with a
sponge dipped in fresh water.
NOTEThe surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if hard cloth or or-
ganic solvent (benzine, thinner, etc.) is used.
Chassis and underbody protec-
tion
EK12A-Jc
Your vehicle’s underbody has been treated
at the factory in order to protect it from rust
and corrosion. Some areas have been in-
jected with anti-corrosion agents and wax.
The effectiveness of these measures, how-
ever, will be reduced by flying stones, road
chemicals, etc., as the vehicle is driven. You
should take your vehicle to your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer every 12 months to
have body sheet metal inspected for condi-
tion, and it is recommended to have the un-
derbody checked regularly (autumn and
spring) and have additional protection treat-
ment carried out as required.
As not all of the commercially available ma-
terials are suitable for use on your vehicle, it
is recommended that you have this work
carried out by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.
When washing the vehicle, especially in
winter, spray the underbody with water to re-
move dirt and dust which might contain salts,
road chemicals, etc.
Engine compartmentEK13A-Aa
Clean the engine compartment at the begin-
ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten-
tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral parts
where dust containing road chemicals and
other corrosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the
roads in your area, clean the engine com-
partment at least once every three months.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–6
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7. Insert the bar (E) into the wheel nut
wrench (F). Then set the end of the bar
to the shaft’s jack end, as shown in the
illustration.
Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench
until the tyre is slightly off the ground.
WARNING
(1) Raise the vehicle so the tyre just
clears the ground. It is dangerous
to raise the vehicle any higher.
(2) Never get under the vehicle while
using the jack. Avoid jarring the
raised vehicle or leaving it sup-
ported on the jack for any long
time. Both are very dangerous.
(3) Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
The vehicle might start moving
and the jack might get out of the
body.
(4) Do not turn the jacked up wheels.
The tyres remaining on the
ground may turn, causing the ve-
hicle body to fall down from the
jack.
(5) No one should stay in the vehicle
while the jack is used.
CAUTION
Use only the jack included with the
vehicle, and use it only for changing
wheels.
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Spare wheelEN03ABBaCheck the air pressure in the spare tyre
weekly, making sure it is ready for emerg-
ency use. Maintaining the spare wheel at the
highest specified air pressure will ensure that
it can always be used under any conditions
(city/high–speed driving, varying load
weight, etc.).
WARNING
When used, set to the correct tyre
pressure.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–12
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10. Check tyre inflation pressure. The
inflation pressure specification is
shown on the label. See illustration.
CAUTION
(1) Compact spare tyre is used tem-
porarily when the standard tyre
flows out. Repair the flown tyre as
soon as possible to replace the
compact spare tyre with the stan-
dard tyre.
(2) After changing the tyre, drive the
vehicle approximately 1000 km
and retighten the wheel nuts to
make sure that they are not loose.
CAUTION
(3) If the steering wheel vibrates
when driving after change of the
tyre, have the tyre checked for
balance at your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
(4) For the safe operation of your ve-
hicle, make sure you avoid mix-
ing one type of with another or
using tyres other than the speci-
fied size.
TowingEN25AIDf
Your vehicle may be towed either by another
vehicle with a rope, or by a tow truck.
The regulations concerning towing may
differ from country to country. It is recom-
mended that you obey the regulations of the
country where you are driving your vehicle.
CAUTION
(1) In the following cases, please
contact the MITSUBISHI dealer.

The engine runs but the ve-
hicle does not move.
Or abnormal noise is pro-
duced.

No automatic transmission
fluid is in the transmission.
(2) If the transmission is malfunc-
tioning or damaged, transport the
vehicle using a tow truck. (Refer
to the paragraph “Towing the ve-
hicle by a tow truck”.)

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–13
Front
N25A200a
Towing with a rope
1. For vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion check the automatic transmis-
sion fluid level. (Refer to “Automatic
transmission fluid” on page 9–4.)
If the fluid level is low, transport the ve-
hicle with all wheels off the ground.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is out of automatic trans-
mission fluid, the transmission could
be damaged.
2. The towing hooks (A) are located as
shown in the illustrations. Attach the
tow rope to the towing hooks.
Rear
N25A057a
NOTE
(1) Using any part other than the desig-
nated towing hooks (A) could result in
damage to vehicle body.
(2) Use care that the towing rope is kept as
horizontal as possible.
An angled towing rope can damage the
vehicle body.
(3) Never attempt to tow out a ditched ve-
hicle because the towing rope cannot
be kept horizontal.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position to unlock the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
(1) As the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steer-
ing pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depression
force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore vehicle
operation is more difficult than
usual.
(2) Do not leave the key in the
“LOCK” position. If the key is re-
moved while driving, the steering
will be locked causing loss of
control.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps.
5. Move the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever (au-
tomatic transmission) to Neutral or the
“N” position.
6. During towing make sure that close
contact is maintained between the
drivers of both vehicles, and that the
vehicles travel at low speed. Avoid
abrupt starting or stopping which
might subject the vehicles to shock.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–17
Petrol-powered vehicles
N26A034a
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank. If there is none, make sure that
the engine has cooled down before re-
moving the radiator cap, because hot
steam or boiling water otherwise will
gush from the filler port and may scald
you.
5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or re-
serve tank if necessary (refer to the
“Maintenance” section).
CAUTION
Adding cold water rapidly when the
engine is hot could cause the cylinder
head and/or block to crack, add the
water a little at a time while running
the engine.
Diesel-powered vehicles
N26A160a
6. Examine the radiator hoses for cool-
ant leakage and the fan belts for
looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the
cooling system or fan belt, have the
problem corrected at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
Emergency startingEN38A-Fe
If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, the battery from
another vehicle can be used with jumper
cables to start the engine.
WARNING
To start the engine by use of jumper
cables from another vehicle, perform
the correct procedures according to
the instruction manual. Incorrect pro-
cedures could result in a fire or ex-
plosion or damage to the vehicles.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles are not touching each
other. If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you do not want.
The vehicle will not start, and the bad
grounding could damage the electri-
cal systems.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–18
CAUTION
Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, short-
ing can damage both vehicles.
2. You could be injured if the vehicles roll.
Set the parking brake firmly on each
vehicle. Put an automatic trans-
mission in “P” (PARK) or a manual
transmission in “N” (Neutral). Turn off
the ignition switch.
WARNING
Tu r n o f f t h e ignition on both vehicles
beforehand. Use care to make sure
that the cables or your clothes do not
get caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
NOTE
Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 9–7.
WARNING
If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, do not attempt
jump starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if
the temperature is below the freezing
point or if it is not filled to the proper
level.
Petrol-powered vehicles (1300 models)
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4. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery, and the other end to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.
5. Connect one end of the other jumper
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery, and the other end to
the engine block of the vehicle with the
discharged battery at the point farthest
from the battery.
NOTE
Remove the cover before connecting the
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–19
Petrol-powered vehicles (1600 models)
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WARNING
(1) Be sure to observe the connect-
ing sequence of 1
2
3
4.
(2) Make sure that the connection 4
is made to the appointed position
(shown in the illustration). If the
connection is made directly to the
negative side of the battery, the
flammable gases generated from
the battery might catch fire and
explode.
(3) When connecting the jumper
cable, do not connect the positive
(+) cable to the negative (-) ter-
minal. Otherwise sparks may
cause explosion of the battery.
Petrol-powered vehicles (1800 models)
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WARNING
(4) When connecting the jumper
cable to the (-) terminal especially
in the 1800 models, do not touch
other parts with your hands, as
the engine compartment is hot
and burns could result.
Diesel-powered vehicles
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CAUTION
(1) Use care not to get the jumper
cable caught in the cooling fan or
other rotating part in the engine
compartment.
(2) Use the proper cables suitable for
the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the
cables could result.
(3) Check the jumper cables for dam-
age and corrosion before use.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which
has the booster battery, let the engine
idle a few minutes, then start the en-
gine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.