MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–41
H14C081a
Blower speed indicator (A) is displayed in the
multi centre display.
Demisting of the windscreen and
door windows
EH03DAVa
CAUTION
For safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all windows.
To remove frost or mist from the windscreen
and door windows, use the mode selection
dial (“
” or “”).
H03D173a
-To keep the windscreen and door
windows clear of mist, and to keep
leg area heating (when driving in
rain or snow).
1-Set the air selection switch (A) to the
outside position.
2-Set the mode selection dial to the “
”
position.
3-Select the desired blower speed by
turning the blower speed selection
dial.
4-Select the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control dial.
5-Push the air conditioning switch (B).

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–42
H03D172a
-For quick demisting
1-Set the mode selection dial to the “
”
position.
2-Set the blower speed to the maximum
blower speed position.
3-Set the temperature to the maximum
temperature position.NOTE
(1) While the mode selection dial is set to
the “
” position, the air conditioning
will operate automatically and the out-
side air position will also be selected
automatically. This is done for opti-
mum performance.
(2) To demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators toward the door
windows.
(3) Do not set the temperature control dial
around the max. cool position. Cool air
will blow against the window glasses
and form mist on them.
H04F113a
CoolingEH04FAGe
Set the mode selection dial to the “” posi-
tion.
Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position and push the air conditioning switch
(B).
Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-
perature control dial clockwise or anticlock-
wise. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE
If the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if high cooling performance is
desired, set air selection switch to the recir-
culation position and the temperature control
dial all the way to the left.
Switch to the outside position periodically to
increase ventilation so that the windows do
not become fogged up.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–43
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as
the air conditioning compressor is
switched on/off automatically. Es-
pecially for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehicle
is stationary, fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
H14F017a
To stop the air conditioningEH14F–G
By setting the blower speed selection dial to
the “” (OFF) position.
All operations will stop except the change of
air selection.
Important operation tips for air
conditioning
EH04JABb
(1) Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the ve-
hicle interior extremely hot, and it will re-
quire more to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open
the windows for the first few minutes of
air conditioning operation to expel the
hot air.
(2) Close the windows when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air
through open windows will reduce the
cooling efficiency.
(3) Too much cooling is not good for the
health. The inside air temperature
should only be 5 to 6C below the out-
side air temperature.
(4) When operating the system, make sure
the air intake, which is located in front of
the windscreen, is free of obstructions
such as leaves. Leaves collected in the
air-intake plenum may reduce air flow
and plug the plenum water drains.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–44
Air conditioning system
refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective
than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant
leak. Have the system inspected by your
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
The air conditioning system in your vehicle
must be charged with the refrigerant
HFC-134a and the lubricant SUN-PAG56.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will
cause severe damage which will result in the
need to replace your vehicle’s entire air
conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmos-
phere is not recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your ve-
hicle will not harm the ozone layer.
It is recommended that the refrigerant is re-
covered and recycled for further use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for
at least five minutes each week, even in cold
weather. This is to prevent poor lubrication of
the compressor internal parts, and to main-
tain the air conditioning in the best operating
condition.
If this procedure is not followed, the system
may emit an unusual odour. This is not a fault
in the system.
G10A003a
Sun visorsEG10A-Y
1-To eliminate front glare
2-To eliminate side glare
G11A030a
Ticket holder
The driver’s sun visor is provided with a ticket
holder (A) on the backside.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–45
G13A018a
Vanity mirrorEG13A - A
A vanity mirror is fitted to the rear of the sun
visor on the passenger side.
G31A082a
Cigarette lighterEG31A-Al
The cigarette lighter can be used while the
ignition switch is in either “ON” or “ACC”.
1-Push all the way in.
The lighter will automatically return to its orig-
inal position with a “click” when ready.
Pull it out for use.
After use, insert the lighter to its original posi-
tion in the socket.
NOTE
Do not leave the cigarette lighter removed
from its socket, because the socket might
become clogged by foreign material and be
short - circuited.
CAUTION
(1) Do not touch heating element or
lighter housing, hold the knob
only as burns may occur.
(2) Do not allow children to operate
or play with the cigarette lighter
as burns may occur.
(3) Something is wrong with the ciga-
rette lighter if it does not pop back
out within approximately 30 sec-
onds of being pushed in.
Leaving the cigarette lighter
pushed in for an extended period
could cause fire. If it does not pop
out by itself, pull it out and have
the problem corrected at an auth-
orized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(4) Do not leave the cigarette lighter
pushed in or insert the cigarette
lighter from another vehicle.
Otherwise, the lighter may over-
heat and cause fire.
(5) It is recommended that only the
lighter be inserted in its socket.
Use of “plug - in” type accessories
may damage the socket and result
in poor retention of the lighter.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–46
CAUTION
(6) When the cigarette lighter socket
is used as a power source for an
electric appliance, be sure that
the electric appliance operates at
12 V and has an electric capacity
of 120 W or less. In addition, long
use of the electric appliance with-
out running the engine may run
down the battery.
G32A110a
AshtrayEG32AAV
Push the tray centre (A) to open.
G32A151a
To remove the ashtray, pull up the inner part
(B) from the sliding tray.
CAUTION
(1) Do not put papers and other
things that burn into your ash-
trays. If you do, cigarettes or
other smoking materials could
set them on fire, causing damage.
(2) Always close the ashtray. If left
open, other cigarette butts in the
ashtray may be rekindled.
(3) Put out a match and cigarette be-
fore they are placed in the ash-
tray.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–47
LHD
G14A026a
Accessory boxesEG14AMEb
Various small articles can be kept in here.
1-Door pocket
2-Sunglasses pocket
3- Tray
4-Centre accessory box
5-Seat back pocket
6-Armrest tray*
7-Centre console box*
8-Cup holder
9-Glove box
RHD
G14A025aG14A148a
Centre accessory box
EG14AAP
Push the lid centre (A) to open.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–48
G14M013a
Sunglasses pocketEG14M-J
To open, pull the lever.
Type 1
G14B113a
Glove boxEG14BAKa
Type 1
1-To open, pull the lever.
Type 2
G14B114a
Type 2
1- To lock
2- To unlock
3- To open, pull the lever.
NOTE
If the box is opened when the headlamps
turn on, the glove box lamp illuminates.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–49
G14C044a
Centre console box with lid*EG14CAC
To open the box, tilt the armrest backward
and raise the lid. (Refer to “Armrest” on page
3–9.)
G34H066a
Cup holder
EG34HAK
The cup holder is located at the side of the
parking brake lever.
CAUTION
Do not drink beverages while driving
the vehicle; doing so could distract
you and result in an accident.
G17B024a
Rear shelf panel
(Hatchback)
EG17B - X
To remove
1. Pull the knob and tilt the rear seat back
slightly forward.
2. Slightly lift up the front edge of the rear
shelf. Slide the rear shelf rearward by
tapping it lightly at the right and left
sides to release the pins from the
catches.
3. Lift the rear shelf and remove it.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–50
Hatchback
G37F076a
Installation position for
first–aid kit
EG37FAJ
Hatchback
The trunk side trim is provided with the se-
curing bands for the first–aid kit.
1-Securing bands for the first–aid kit.
Sedan
G37F075a
SedanTo approach to the securing bands for the
first–aid kit (1), push the knob (2) to unlock
and then turn down the cover (3).
NOTE
Only a securing band is provided.
Sedan
G37F084a