Instruments and controls MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G User Guide

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–8
Rear fog lamp indication lamp - amber
ED74A-B
This lamp illuminates while the rear fog lamp is on.
Door-ajar warning lamp - redED56A-Ca
This lamp illuminates when a door or the tailgate is
either open or incompletely closed.
CAUTION
Before moving your vehicle, check that the
warning lamp is OFF.
Brake warning lamp - redED23AAKb
With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warning lamp
illuminates under the following conditions:
(1) When the parking brake lever has been en-
gaged.
(2) When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to
a low level.
CAUTION
(1) In the situations listed below, brake per-
formance may be compromised, if brakes
are applied suddenly; consequently,
avoid driving at high speeds or applying
the brakes suddenly. Furthermore, the ve-
hicle should be brought to a stop in a safe
location and your nearest authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer should be contacted.

The brake warning lamp does not il-
luminate when the parking brake is ap-
plied or does not turn off when the
parking brake is released.

The brake warning lamp remains il-
luminated during driving.
(2) The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake per-
formance has deteriorated.

Depress the brake pedal harder than
usual.

Should the brakes fail, use engine
braking to reduce your speed and
slowly pull the parking brake lever to
park your vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp (brake lamp) to alert the ve-
hicles behind you.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–9
Charge warning lamp - redED54A–Ra
This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned
“ON”, and goes off after the engine has started.
CAUTION
If it illuminates while the engine is running,
there is a problem in the charging system. In
this case, immediately park your vehicle in a
safe place and contact your nearest author-
ized MITSUBISHI dealer.

Abnormality in the charging system

Broken alternator belt
Check engine indication lamp - amberED85AAKa
This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic system
which monitors the emissions, engine and automatic
transmission control systems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this
lamp illuminates or flashes. Although your vehicle will
usually be drivable and not need towing, have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If it does
not go off after a few seconds, take the vehicle to an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
(1) Prolonged driving with this lamp on may
cause further damage to the emission
control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
(2) If the lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, have the system checked at an auth-
orized MITSUBISHI dealer.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–10
CAUTION
(3) If the lamp illuminates or flashes while the
engine is running, avoid driving at high
speeds and have the system checked at
an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
During vehicle operation with the lamp il-
luminated or flashing, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the
lamp illuminated or flashing, you must de-
press the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is
higher than usual and the vehicle with an
automatic transmission has a stronger
tendency to creep forward.
NOTE
The engine electronic control module accommodat-
ing the onboard diagnostic system has various fault
data (especially about the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is discon-
nected, which will make rapid diagnosis difficult. Do
not disconnect a battery cable when the check engine
indication lamp is ON.
Oil pressure warning lamp - redED25A-Ai
This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned
“ON”, and goes off after the engine has started. If it il-
luminates while the engine is running, the oil pressure
is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, turn the engine off and contact your nearest
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.
CAUTION
(1) If this lamp illuminates when the engine
oil level is not low, contact your nearest
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspec-
tion.
(2) This warning lamp does not indicate the
amount of oil in the crankcase. This must
be determined by checking the oil level on
the dipstick, while the engine is switched
off.
(3) If you continue driving with low engine oil
level or with this warning lamp illumi-
nated, engine seizure may occur.
NOTE
The oil pressure warning lamp should not be treated
as an indication of the engine’s oil level. The oil level
must be checked using the dipstick.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–11
Diesel preheat indication lamp - amber
(diesel-powered vehicles)
ED58A-Ja
The indication lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position. As the glow plug be-
comes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine can
be started.
Overheating warning lamp - red
(diesel-powered vehicles)
ED67A-Ba
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, it is possible that the engine is overheated.
Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place and
make the necessary corrections. (Refer to “Engine
overheating on page 8–15.)
While driving, care should always be taken to maintain
the normal operating temperature.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–12
E11A015a
Combination headlamps,
dipper and turn signal
switch
EE11AABi
Headlamps
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
–All lamps off
–Position, tail, licence–plate, and
instrument panel lamps on
–Headlamps on and other lamps
remain on
Lamp monitor systemIf the driver’s door is opened when the key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed
from the ignition switch with the lamp switch
in the “
” or “” position, a buzzer will
sound to remind the driver to turn off the
lamps.
Turn off the lamp switch, and the buzzer will
stop.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]When the ignition key is in the “ON” position
and the lamp switch is set to the “
” posi-
tion, the low beam of the headlamps, tail
lamps, etc., will illuminate.
NOTE
(1) Do not leave the headlamps and other
lamps on for too long time while the en-
gine is stationary. A run–down battery
could result.
(2) When it rains, or when the vehicle has
been washed, the inside of the lens
sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same phenomenon as when window
glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water
gathers inside the lamp, please go to an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for a
check.
E11C013a
Dipper (High/Low beam change)EE11B–Dd
When the lamp switch is in the “” posi-
tion, the beam changes from high to low (or
low to high) each time the lever is pulled to
(1). While the high beam is on, the high
beam indication lamp in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
Headlamp flasherEE11C-Fc
The high beams flash when the lever is
pulled slightly to (2), and will go off when it is
released.
When the high beam is on, the high beam in-
dication lamp in the instrument cluster will
also illuminate.
NOTE
The high beams can also flash when the
lamp switch is OFF.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–13
E11D026a
Turn/lane-change signalsEE11D-N
The turn-signal lamps flash when the switch
is operated (with the ignition switch “ON”). At
the same time, the turn signal indicator
flashes.
1-Turn-signals
When making a normal turn, use posi-
tion (1). The lever will return automati-
cally when cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not
return after cornering. This occurs
when the steering wheel is turned only
slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by
hand.
2-Lane-change signals
When changing lanes, use position
(2). It will return to the neutral position
when released.NOTE
If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the bulb
in a turn–signal lamp may have burned out.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
E01G011a
Headlamp levelling switchEE01GMF
The angle of the headlamp beam varies
depending upon the load carried by the ve-
hicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be
used to adjust the headlamp illumination
distance (when the lower beam is illumi-
nated) so that the headlamps’ glare does
not distract the drivers of approaching ve-
hicles. Set the switch (referring to the fol-
lowing table) to the appropriate position
according to the number of people and the
load in the vehicle.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–14
Switch position“0”“1”“2”“3”
Load condition

:Occupant:Full luggage loading
Switch position 0 – Driver only/Driver + 1 front passenger
Switch position 1 – All passengers
Switch position 2 – All passengers + full luggage loading
Switch position 3 – Driver + full luggage loading

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–15
Type 1
E13A127a
Windscreen wiper and
washer switch
EE13AIDc
The windscreen wiper and washer can be
operated with the ignition switch in the “ON”
or “ACC” position. Move the switch to oper-
ate the windscreen wipers or spray the
washer fluid.
Windscreen wipers
Type 1-Misting function.
The wipers will operate once.
-Off-Intermittent operation at intervals of
approximately 4 seconds
–Slow
–Fast
Type 2
E13A128a
Type 2-Misting function. The wipers will op-
erate once.
-Off-Intermittent operation–Slow
–Fast
E13A037a
On vehicles with the variable intermittent
type (Type 2), the intermittent intervals are
adjustable from 3 to 12 seconds by turning
the adjusting knob (A).
Turn the knob toward you to increase the in-
termittent intervals.
1-Fast
2-Slow

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–16
E13A139a
Misting function
Move the lever in the direction indicated by
the arrow, then release, and the wipers will
operate once.
This function can be used when you are driv-
ing in mist or drizzle.
E13A140a
Windscreen washer
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the
windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.
The wipers operate automatically several
times while the washer fluid is being
sprayed.
CAUTION
If the washer is used in cold weather,
the washer fluid sprayed against the
glass may freeze resulting in poor vis-
ibility. Heat the glass with the de-
froster or demister before using the
washer.
Type 1
E13B017a
Rear window wiper and
washer switch (Hatchback)
EE13B - Rc
The rear window wiper and washer switch
can be operated with the ignition switch at
the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Rear window wiper
Turn the knob, and the rear window wiper will
operate.
Type 1
- To operate the wiper- Off

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–17
Type 2
E13B010a
Type 2- To operate the wiper
- Intermittent operation at interval of
approximately 10 seconds
- Off
E13B011a
Rear window washer
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the
rear window while the button is being
pressed.
E02A006a
Headlamp washer switch*EE02A–Hb
The headlamp washer can be operated with
the ignition switch “ON” position and the
lamp switch at “
” or “” position.
1-Push the button once and the washer
fluid will be sprayed on to the head-
lamps.
NOTE
Check the headlamp washers periodically to
confirm that the washer fluid is being
sprayed properly on to the headlamp lenses.