MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–21
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To search for a broadcast of desired pro-
gram type:
1. Press the PTY button (3).
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6)
for less than 1 second at a time to se-
lect your desired PTY.
3. 2 seconds after a desired PTY has
been selected, the radio will begin to
search for a broadcast of your se-
lected PTY. During search, the se-
lected PTY on the display blinks, and
the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY.
4. When the radio picks up a station with
your desired PTY, the display will
show the name of the station.NOTE
(1) If the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
radio will try to find out another broad-
cast of the same program type as cur-
rently selected.
(2) If no station is found with your desired
PTY, the display will show “EMPTy” for
around 5 seconds, and the radio will re-
turn to the previous station.
How to enter PTYs in the memory
As many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the
memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button
(5 or 6) to tune the PTY to be entered
in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select but-
tons (7) for about 2 seconds or longer.
The sound will be momentarily inter-
rupted while the PTY is being entered
into the memory. The number of the
button corresponding to the entry into
the memory, and the PTY are dis-
played.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved
by pressing the button and then re-
leasing it within about 2 seconds.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery terminal erases all
PTYs stored in the memory.
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–22
To change the language of PTY
display
You can select your favourite language be-
tween English, French, German, Swedish,
Spanish and Italian.
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Turn the radio back on while holding
down the PTY button (B).
3. An alarm will sound and the system
will enter PTY Language Switching
mode.
4. Use the H button (C) or the M button
(D) to select the desired language.
Press the SET button (E) to register
your selection.
5. Press the button on the left (A) to can-
cel the selection. The system will re-
vert to the settings prior to accessing
PTY Language Switching mode.
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Traffic informationThe radio will automatically tune in to traffic
information broadcasts while receiving UKW
broadcasts, playing cassettes.
To s e l e c t this function, follow the instructions
below.
1. Press the TP button (2). The display
will show “TP” (11). If the RDS data can
be read, the display will show
“RDS” (9). If not, the display will show
“NO RDS” for round 5 seconds.
2. If the radio detects traffic information on
either the station currently selected or
on another station, the display will show
“TRAF INF” for 5 seconds followed by a
2-second indication of the frequency.
Then, it will show the name of the station
broadcasting the traffic information to
which you will listen. The volume level is
set separately for listening to normal au-
dio programs and for listening to traffic
information. The volume level will there-
fore change automatically to that set
when traffic information was last re-
ceived. When the traffic information
broadcast is over, the radio will return to
the previously received program and to
the corresponding volume level.
3. Press the TP button (2) to return to the
previous condition.

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NOTE
While “TP” is illuminated, the radio stops only
at TP stations even if the TUNE/SEEK but-
ton (5 or 6) is pressed.
TP (Traffic information Program)
search function
The traffic information program standby
function is turned on (with the TP indicator
(11) shown on the display) and after about 45
seconds since the RDS indicator (9) turns off
due to weak signal or the tuning station is
changed over form a TP station to a station
which does not broadcast traffic information,
the sound will beep 5 times and seeks out a
TP station in all frequencies automatically.
To turn the function off, switch off the power
from UKW mode, and while pressing TP but-
ton (2), press the PWR switch (1) until it
beeps. The ”TP–S OFF” will be shown on
the display.To turn the function on, use the same pro-
cedure.
Emergency broadcastsIf an emergency broadcast is caught while
receiving a UKW broadcast or playing back
a cassette tape with the ignition switch in
“ACC” or “ON” position, the display will show
“ALARM” and the emergency broadcast will
interrupt the current program. The volume
level is set separately for listening to nor-
mal audio programs and for listening to
emergency broadcasts. The volume level
will therefore change automatically to that
set when an emergency broadcast was
last received. When the emergency broad-
cast is over, the radio will return to the pre-
viously received program and to the corre-
sponding volume level.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
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To listen to a CDEH30F-Ae1-PWR (On-off switch)
2-U/M/L button
3-CD (CD mode changeover) button
4-Disc loading slot
5-CD eject button
6-DISC (Disc selection) button*
7-
(Track down) button
8- (Track up) button
9-SCAN button
10 - RPT (Repeat) button
11-RDM (Random) button
12 - DISC indicator*
13 - CD indicator
14 - TRACK indicator
15 - RPT (Repeat-mode) indicator
16 - RDM (Random-mode) indicator*: Operate only when CD autochanger is
equipped.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–25
To listen to a CD
[With a CD player]
1. Insert the disc with the label facing up-
ward.
When a disc is inserted, the CD player
will begin playing even if the radio or
tape player is being used.
The CD player will also start the play-
back when the CD button (3) is
pressed with a disc in the player even
if the radio or tape player is being
used.
NOTE
If the system is equipped with CD auto-
changer, the system operation is changed
over from the CD player mode to the CD
autochanger mode and vice versa each time
the CD button (3) is pressed.
2. To adjust the volume and tone, refer to
the section “How to adjust the volume”
and “How to adjust the tone” on page
6–17.
3. When the CD eject button (5) on the
CD player is pressed, the disc will
automatically stop and be ejected.
4. When a 3-inch compact disc is used,
playback can be made without using
the adapter. Insert the disc about in the
centre of the discloading slot.5. For information concerning the handl-
ing of compact discs, refer to the sec-
tion “Handling of compact discs” on
page 6–27.
[With a CD autochanger]
1. Press the CD button (3), and the CD
autochanger mode will be selected,
starting a playback. Each time the CD
button is pressed, one in the auto-
changer is played back alternately.
NOTE
To l i s t e n to another disc in the CD auto-
changer, press the DISC button (6), to select
the disc. Every time the
side of the DISC
button is pressed, the next disc is selected.
Every time the
side of the button is
pressed, changeover to the previous disc is
made.
2. To adjust the volume and tone, refer to
the section “How to adjust the volume”
and “How to adjust the tone” on page
6–17.
3. To stop the CD, turn off the power by
pressing the PWR switch (1) or make
changeover to the other mode by
pressing the U/M/L button (2).
4. For information concerning the handl-
ing of compact discs, refer to the sec-
tion “Handling of compact discs” on
page 6–27.
To find the start of a desired track
The start of each track on a disc can be
found by using the
or button (7 or 8).
Track up:Press the button (8) the number of tracks
to skip over.
The frequency-display window will display
the number of tracks thus selected.
Track down:Press the button (7) the number of tracks
to skip over.
The frequency-display window will display
the number of tracks thus selected.
How to repeat the same track
You can repeatedly listen to the same track
by pressing the RPT button (10).
Press the RPT button, and the RPT indicator
(15) will come on.
To r e lease, press the button again.

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How to use the SCAN button
Use the SCAN button (9) to search for a par-
ticular track, etc. When this button is
pressed, the first 10 seconds of each track
on the disc will be played.
The disc will advance at fast-forward speed
between each 10-second played in this way.
Press the SCAN button again, to play the
track ordinary. After completion of this scan-
ning of tracks, the disc will begin ordinary
play.
To change the order of tracks
played back (For CD player)
Press the RDM button (11), and the RDM
indicator (16) will illuminate and will be ran-
domly selected, tracks for playback. To re-
lease, press the button again.
To change the order of discs
played back (For CD autochanger)
Press the RDM button (11), and the RDM
indicator (16) will illuminate and tracks for
playback will be selected randomly from all
discs loaded into the changer.
To r e lease, press the button again.
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Audio system anti-theft
feature
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To prevent theft of the audio system, the con-
trol panel can be removed. Always remove
the control panel when you leave the ve-
hicle.
Removing the control panel
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Then slide the release button (A) to the left
and remove the control panel from the audio
system. (When sliding the release button,
place one hand on the control panel to pre-
vent it from falling out.) The lamp (B) will start
flashing.
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Refitting the control panel
Insert the control panel into the latches at the
right-hand side of the cutout on the audio
system. Then, press the left-hand side of the
control panel into the cutout until it locks in
position. The lamp (B) will stop flashing.
Next, turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
NOTE
(1) Do not leave the control panel in any
place where it may become hot (for
example, the dashboard) or in any
place where it may become wet.
(2) If you lose the control panel, contact an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

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.
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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.

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(4) When storing compact discs, always
store them in their individual cases.
Never place compact discs in direct
sunlight, or in any place where the tem-
perature or humidity is high.
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(5) Take care never to touch the flat surface
of the disc where there is no label. Doing
so will contaminate the disc surface and
might adversely affect the sound quality.
When handling a compact disc, always
hold it by grasping the outer circumfer-
ence and the centre hole.
(6) To clean the disc, use a soft, clean, dry
cloth. Wipe directly from the centre hole
toward the outer-edge; do not wipe in a
circular pattern.
Never use any substances such as
benzine, paint thinner, a disc spray
cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the
disc.
(7) Do not use a disc that is cracked or
badly warped. Doing so might cause a
malfunction of the disc player.
(8) Do not use a ballpoint pen, felt pen, pen-
cil, etc. to write on the label surface of
the disc, and do not attach any other la-
bels, seals, etc.
CD player laser warning
Use of controls or adjustments, or
performance of procedures other than
normal use, may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
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Roof antennaEH11DAJa
To remove the roof antenna, turn it counter-
clockwise.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the roof antenna
before entering an automatic car
wash or other low-roofed area.
NOTE
Be sure to remove the antenna in the follow-
ing cases:

When entering a place with low clear-
ance.

When going into an automatic car wash.

When placing a car cover over the ve-
hicle.
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VentilatorsEH16AASc
1-Centre ventilators
2-Side ventilators
Centre
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Air flow and direction
adjustments
3-Ventilator dial
4-Knob
– Open
– Close

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Side
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Set the ventilator dial (3) to the open position.
Air always flows out from the ventilator when
the blower is switched on.
Adjust the direction of the air flow by moving
the knob (4), and horizontal and vertical ad-
justment can be made.
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.
LHD
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Heater/Manual air
conditioning*
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The heater and the air conditioning can be
operated while the engine is running. The
performance of the heater is directly re-
lated to the temperature of the engine cool-
ant, so operate the heater after the engine
has had a chance to warm up. The amount
of air flow can be regulated by adjusting the
blower speed.
1-Air conditioning switch*
Push the switch when the fan is
switched on, and the air conditioning
unit (cooling/dehumidifying function)
will operate, turning the operation indi-
cator lamp on.
Push the switch again, and the air
conditioning unit will stop.
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NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as
the air conditioning compressor is
switched on/off automatically. Espe-
cially for vehicles with an automatic
transmission, while the vehicle is sta-
tionary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.