oil temperature MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–27
Handling of cassette tapesEH02B-Ad
CAUTION
To maintain the cassette tape player
in good condition, observe the follow-
ing precautions.
(1) Do not use cassette tapes longer
than C-90, otherwise sound qual-
ity and tape durability will be
greatly diminished.
(2) Keep the cassette tape in its case
to protect it from tape looseness
and dust when it is not used.
(3) Keep the cassette tape away from
direct sunlight, heat and magnet-
ic fields such as the radio
speakers.
(4) Before inserting the cassette,
make sure that the label is ad-
hered securely to the cassette.
(5) A loose tape should be corrected
before use.
CAUTION
(6) Do not oil any part of the player
and do not insert any object other
than tape cassettes into the slot,
or the tape player may be dam-
aged. Also, avoid inserting your
fingers into the slot. There is a
danger of being burned by the hot
internal parts.
H12F004a
Handling of compact discsEH12E-Ah
(1) This CD player allows use of only the
compact discs with the mark shown in
the illustration above.
(Playback of CD–R discs may cause
problems. CD–RW discs cannot be
played.)
The use of heart-shaped, octagonal, or
any other non-circular discs will result in
the CD player being damaged.
(2) When the temperature suddenly rises,
i.e. immediately after the heater is
turned on in cold weather, dew con-
densation on the disc or in the player
might occur resulting in failure of oper-
ation. In such a case, allow some time
before use.
(3) When the CD player is subjected to viol-
ent vibration as during off-road driving,
detracking may result.

VEHICLE CARE
7–3
Genuine leather*EK27A-Ac
1. Lightly wipe off with gauze or other soft
cloth soaked with a 5 % aqueous sol-
ution of neutral detergent for wool.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the de-
tergent thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the
genuine leather surface.
NOTE(1) If genuine leather is wet with water or is
washed in water, wipe off water as
quickly as possible with a dry, soft cloth.
(2) Slight stains on genuine leather may be
removed with leather cleaner as well.
(3) The genuine leather surface may be
damaged if a nylon brush or synthetic
fibre is rubbed hard against it.
(4) Organic solvents such as benzine, al-
cohol and gasoline, acid or alkaline sol-
vents may discolour the genuine leather
surface. Be sure to use neutral deter-
gents.
(5)Dirty genuine leather seat may mildew.
Be very careful about oil stains and re-
move them quickly.
(6) The genuine leather surface may
harden and shrink if it is exposed to di-
rect rays of the sun for long hours. When
your vehicle is parked, place it in the
shade as much as possible.(7) When the temperature of the vehicle in-
terior rises in summer, vinyl products left
on the genuine leather seat may de-
teriorate and stick to the seat.
UpholsteryEK25A-Aa
1. To maintain the value of your new ve-
hicle, handle the upholstery carefully
and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to
clean the seats. If stained, vinyl and
synthetic leather should be cleaned
with an appropriate cleaner, and cloth
fabrics can be cleaned with either up-
holstery cleaner or a 3 % solution of
neutral detergent in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum
cleaner and remove any stains with
carpet cleaner. Oil and grease can be
removed by lightly dabbing with a
clean colourfast cloth and stain re-
mover.
Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle
EK28A-Ah
If the following is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,
wash the vehicle as soon as possible.

Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.

Soot and dust, iron powder from fac-
tories, chemical substance (acids, al-
kalis, coal-tar, etc.).

Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-
sects, tree sap, etc.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–16
Petrol-powered vehicles
N26A032a
2. With the engine still running, raise the
bonnet to ventilate the engine com-
partment.
A- Radiator fan
B- Radiator cap
C- Reserve tank
NOTE
Confirm that the radiator fan is turning. If the
fan is not turning, stop the engine immediate-
ly and contact an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer for assistance.
Diesel-powered vehicles
N26A174a
WARNING
(1) Remember under the bonnet,
there can be boiling water gush-
ing out or support bar could be
burning hot. If the bonnet is
opened suddenly, you could get
burnt.
(2) Be careful of hot steam which
could be blowing off the reserve
tank cap.
(3) Do not attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is hot.
N26A033a
3. After the engine coolant temperature
has dropped to the normal tempera-
ture, stop the engine.

MAINTENANCE
9–3
Petrol-powered vehicles (1600, 1800 models)
M03A027a
This check must be carried out with the ve-
hicle on a flat level surface with the engine at
normal operating temperature, but NOT run-
ning. If the engine has been running, wait for
a few minutes to allow the engine oil to return
to the oil pan to ensure an accurate
measurement.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
cloth, re - insert the dipstick as far as it will go.
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
This should always be within the range as
indicated.
If the oil level is below the specified limit, re-
move the filler cap and add oil. Then recheck
the level. When satisfied that the level is cor-
rect, refit the oil filler cap making sure that it
is securely fitted.
Diesel-powered vehicle
M03A090a
Use only the recommended oils with an API
or ACEA classification as specified in this
manual.
NOTE
(1)Engine oil consumption is greatly in-
fluenced by payload, engine speed,
etc. It may reach 1.0 lit./1,000 km de-
pending on style of driving.
(2) The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if
the vehicle is subjected to severe condi-
tions (for example, repeated operation
on rough roads, in mountainous re-
gions, on roads with many uphill and
downhill gradients, or over short dis-
tances). Consequently, the oil will re-
quire earlier replacement.
(3) For handling of used engine oils, refer to
page
1–11.
Petrol-powered vehicles
M03B037a
Selection of engine oil
(petrol-powered vehicle)
EM03B-Of
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-
pheric temperature.
For 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 and 5W-40
viscosity grade, use only ACEA A3
classification.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification:

ACEA classification:
“For service A1, A2 or A3”

API classification:
“FOR SERVICE SG” or higher
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.

MAINTENANCE
9–4
Type 1
M03B029a
Selection of engine oil
(diesel-powered vehicles)
EM03BAKe
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-
pheric temperature.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification:
Ty p e 1 :ACEA classification:
“For service B2-96 or B3-96”
Ty p e 2 :API classification:
“For service CF”
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended
since they may reduce the effectiveness of
additives already included in the engine
oil. It may result in failure of the mechani-
cally assembly.
Type 2
M03B030aM05A069a
Automatic transmission fluid*EM05AAH
The proper amount of automatic trans-
mission fluid is essential to the life and oper-
ation of the automatic transmission. Either in-
sufficient fluid or excessive fluid could cause
transmission trouble. The transmission fluid
filler port cap is equipped with a dipstick. Use
the following procedure to check the fluid
level.
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle
has been driven enough to warm up
the transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface
and apply the parking brake.

MAINTENANCE
9–6
Anti–freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene
glycol anti–corrosion agent. The cylinder
head and water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the
engine coolant is necessary to prevent cor-
rosion of these parts.
Use High–quality Ethylene–glycol includes
coolant.
It has excellent protection against corrosion
and rust formation of all metals including alu-
minium and can avoid clogs in the radiator,
heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti–cor-
rosion agent, the coolant must not be re-
placed with plain water even in summer. The
required concentration of anti–freeze differs
depending on the expected ambient tem-
perature.CAUTION
(1) Do not use alcohol or methanol
anti–freeze or any engine cool-
ants mixed with alcohol or meth-
anol anti–freeze. The use of an
improper anti–freeze can cause
the corrosion of the aluminium
components.
(2) For effective anti–corrosion and
anti–freeze performance, keep
the anti–freeze concentration
within the range of 45 to 60%.
Concentrations exceeding 60%
will result in a reduction of both
the anti–freeze and cooling per-
formance thus adversely affec-
ting the engine.
(3) Do not top off with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust–
protective and anti–freeze qua-
lities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also
cause damage to the cooling sys-
tem if it should freeze. Do not use
tapwater, or it could cause cor-
rosion and rust formation.
During cold weatherIf the temperatures in your area drop below
freezing, there is the danger that the coolant
in the engine or radiator could freeze and
cause severe damage to the engine and/or
radiator. Add a sufficient amount of anti–
freeze to the coolant to prevent it from freez-
ing.
The engine coolant mixture used at the fac-
tory provides protection against freezing for
temperatures as low as approximately
–30°C. The concentration should be
checked before the start of cold weather and
anti–freeze added to the system if necess-
ary.

10–19
Rear window wiper and
washer switch (Hatchback) 4–16. . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of water from the fuel filter
(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . .
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8–26. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rheostat
(meter illumination control) 4–21. . . . . . . . . . .
Roof antenna 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof carrier precaution 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof drip moulding 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Room lamps 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running-in recommendations 5–2. . . . . . . . . . .
Safe driving techniques 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat adjustment 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt inspection 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tyres 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NO TAG
Speedometer 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS servicing 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel height adjustment 5–30. . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunglasses pocket 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof* 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ta chometer 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools and jack 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control (TCL)* 5–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre chains 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre rotation 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyres and wheels 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with
CD player* 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with
tape player* 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used engine oils safety instructions 1–11. . . . . .
Vanity mirror 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle information code plate 10–3. . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation slots 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilators 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water temperature gauge 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstripping 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights (Sedan) 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights 10–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights (Hatchback) 10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights 10–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to do if the engine speed becomes
unstable after the battery is replaced: 8–22. .
Wheel condition 9–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel covers* 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper and washer switch 4–15. . . .
Wiper blades 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .