fuel MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G User Guide

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–6
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A: Petrol-powered vehicle
B: Diesel-powered vehicle
Indication and warning lampsED50AMFe1-Turn - signal indication lamps/Hazard warning lamps
2-Automatic transmission indication lamp
(vehicles with A/T only, “N” indicator lamp is used also as A/T
warning lamp.)
Page 5–18
3-High - beam indication lamp
4-Low fuel warning lamp
5-Front fog lamp indication lamp*
6-Rear fog lamp indication lamp
7-Door ajar warning lamp
8-ABS warning lamp*
Page 5–28
9-Brake warning lamp
10 -HOLD indication lamp (vehicle with automatic transmission IN-
VECS-II 4A/T only)
Page 5–20
11-Supplemental restraint (SRS) warning lamp
Page 3–36
12 -Oil pressure warning lamp13 -Charge warning lamp
14 -TCL indication lamp*
Page 5–34
15 -Check engine indication lamp
16 -Cruise control indication lamp*
Page 5–35
17 -Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles only)
18 -Overheating warning lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles only)
NOTE
To find information concerning the indication or warning lamps
marked by the symbol “
Page xx”, refer to the specified pages. For
the other indication and warning lamps, refer to the subsequent
pages.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–7
Turn-signal indication lamps - greenED52A-Bb
These indication lamps blink on and off when a turn-
signal lamp is operating.
NOTE
If the blinking is too fast, the cause may be a faulty
turn-signal connection or a blown lamp bulb.
Hazard warning indication lamps - greenED30A-A
When the hazard warning lamp switch is pressed, all
turn-signal lamps will flash on and off continuously.
High-beam indication lamp - blueED51A-Aa
This indication lamp illuminates when the high beam
is used.
Low fuel indication lamp - amberED63AMEa
The indication lamp comes on when the fuel tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level,
running out of fuel could cause damage to the
catalytic converter.
NOTE
(1) On inclines or curves, due to the movement of
fuel in the tank, the low fuel indication lamp may
come on earlier than usual.
(2)When the engine on diesel–powered vehicles
fails to operate owing to running out of fuel, it
may sometimes be difficult to start after refuel-
ing. This is due to air entering the fuel system.
Therefore, air must be bled from the system.
(Refer to the page 8–21.)
Front fog lamp indication lamp* - greenED74B-A
This lamp illuminates while the front fog lamps are on.

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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.

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Multi centre displayED92A-Q
When the ignition switch is in the ”ACC” position, the outside tempera-
ture and clock are displayed in the multi centre display. When the igni-
tion switch is in the ”ON” position, the average fuel consumption is dis-
played besides outside temperature and digital clock.
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic air conditioning system,
set temperature, blower speed and air flow are displayed. (Refer to
”Automatic air conditioning” on page 6–36.)
A- Outside temperature / Set temperature
*1
B-Blower speed*1
C- Air flow*1
D- Average fuel consumption*2
E- Digital clock
F-DISP button (For vehicles with a MITSUBISHI genuine audio)
G- Display brightness / display unit selection button
*1:Option*2:Average fuel consumption:
For vehicles without MITSUBISHI genuine audio, only average
fuel consumption is displayed.
For vehicles with MITSUBISHI genuine audio, driving range and
average speed can be displayed besides average fuel con-
sumption by pushing the DISP button in the audio unit.
NOTE
(1) The display unit (ex. km or mile) and brightness can be changed
as desired. (Refer to ”Display brightness adjustment/Display unit
selection” on page 4–31.) When the system cannot provide a
definite value for average fuel consumption/driving range/aver-
age speed, it is displayed as ”– – –”.
(2) The figure of the display varies according to the conditions under
which a vehicle is travelling (road conditions, the manner in which
the vehicle is being driven, etc.).
Observe display for reference because the figure of the display
may differ from the actual figure.

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Display mode
ED92G-Ed
For vehicles with a MITSUBISHI genuine
audio, average fuel consumption, driving
range and average speed can be displayed
besides average fuel consumption by push-
ing the “DISP” button in the audio system.
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, the
display shows the 3 items sequentially (av-
erage fuel consumption, driving range, aver-
age speed) and returns to the original dis-
play that is shown before the ignition switch
was last turned “OFF”.
NOTE
If the DISP button is pressed while the dis-
play is scrolling through the sequence men-
tioned above, the display stops scrolling and
shows the item that was shown before the
ignition switch was last turned to the “OFF”
position.
Type 1
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Change of display mode
(for vehicles with a MITSUBISHI
genuine audio system)
Every time the “DISP” button is pressed light-
ly (less than 2 seconds), the display can be
changed.
Average fuel consumption
Driving range

Average speed
Type 2
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4–29
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Average fuel consumptionED92I-Bc
This value shows the average fuel con-
sumption (in L/100 km or mpg) since the dis-
play was reset. If you reset the display at the
time when you want to start the measure-
ments, average fuel consumption from that
point of time can be displayed.
To reset the display[Vehicles without MITSUBISHI genuine
audio]
Push the button (A) for more than 2 seconds.
Type 1
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[Vehicles with MITSUBISHI genuine
audio]
Push the “DISP” button for more than 2 sec-
onds.
NOTE
(1) When the ignition switch is turned on,
the average fuel consumption which
was being displayed when the ignition
switch was previously turned off will be
displayed once again.
(2) Average fuel consumption varies ac-
cording to the conditions under which a
vehicle is travelling (road conditions, the
manner in which the vehicle is being
driven, etc.).
Observe this display for reference be-
cause the fuel consumption display
may differ from the actual fuel consump-
tion.
Type 2
D92G003a

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4–30
D92C032a
Driving rangeED92C-Cb
For vehicles with MITSUBISHI genuine
audio, driving range can be displayed.
This value shows the distance (in km or
miles) that can be driven on the fuel remain-
ing in the fuel tank.NOTE
(1) When the driving range is displayed, if
the driving range drops below 50 km
(30 miles), alarm sounds and the dis-
play shows a flashing. When this oc-
curs, top up the fuel tank as soon as
possible.
Even when an item other than the driv-
ing range is currently displayed, the
alarm sounds and the driving range ap-
pears for 5 seconds when the driving
range drops to the 50 km, 25 km and
10 km (or 30 miles, 15 miles and
6 miles) levels. Then, the original item is
again displayed.
(2) The driving range varies depending on
road conditions, the manner of driving
and other related factors. Consequently,
the display should be used only as a
guide; top up the fuel tank as soon as
possible.
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Average speedED92F-Db
For vehicles with MITSUBISHI genuine
audio, average speed can be displayed.
This value shows the average speed (in
km/h or mph) since the display was reset.
If you reset the display at the time when you
want to start the measurements, average
speed from that point of time can be dis-
played.

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2. Adjust the brightness by moving the
cursor with the “H” or “M” button.
H- Decrease brightness
M- Increase brightness
D92J004a
3. Press the “SET” button to determine
the setting. The display will return to
the original display item.
NOTE
(1) To cancel the brightness adjusting pro-
cedure before completion, press the
button (A).
(2) If the “SET” button is not pressed for
about 15 seconds or longer in the
middle of the adjustment, the currently
selected brightness is set automatically.
Then, the display returns to the original
display item.
D92J001a
Display unit selectionED92J-Ab
Originally, km/h and L/100 km are selected.
When you want to select the unit “mile”, fol-
low this procedure.
NOTE
For vehicles without MITSUBISHI genuine
audio system, only the unit of average fuel
consumption can be changed to km or miles
as you like.
1. Press the “M” button while pressing
the button (A) to activate the display
unit selection function. The currently
selected unit will appear.

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2. Use the “H” or “M” button to select the
desired speed unit, then press the
“SET” button to enter the setting.
H- km
M- mile
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3. If the km unit was selected in step 2,
the fuel consumption unit must be se-
lected continuously using the “H” or
“M” button. The currently selected unit
will appear.
Use the “H” or “M” button to select the
desired fuel consumption unit, then
press the “SET” button to enter the set-
ting.
H- L/100 km
M- km/L
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4. Press the “SET” button to determine
the setting. The display will return to
the original display item.
NOTE
(1) For vehicles without a MITSUBISHI
genuine audio system, only the unit of
fuel consumption can be changed to km
or miles as you like.
(2) If you select “M” (mile) unit in step 2, fuel
consumption is automatically shown in
“mpg (mile per gallon)”.
(3) To cancel the unit setting procedure be-
fore completion, press the button (A).
(4) The outside temperature and clock are
not shown during the unit selecting pro-
cedure.
(5) If the “SET” button is not pressed for
about 15 seconds or longer in the
middle of the selection, the currently se-
lected unit is set automatically. Then, the
display returns to the original display
item.

Starting and driving
Running-in recommendations 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel selection 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the fuel tank 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic converter 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economical driving 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tr ailer towing 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission INVECS–II 4A/T,
Sports Mode 4A/T
(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic
Control System II) 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation of the automatic transmission
INVECS-II 5–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake 5–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 5–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 5–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti–lock brake system (ABS)* 5–28. . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel height adjustment 5–30. . . . . . . . . .
Power steering system 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view
mirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric remote–controlled outside
rear–view mirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control (TCL)* 5–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto–speed (cruise) control* 5–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . .