MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owner's Manual

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–9
F13A063a
Support the bonnet by inserting the support
bar in its slot.
CAUTION
(1) Note that the support bar may dis-
engage the bonnet if the open
bonnet is lifted by a strong wind.
(2) Always insert the support bar into
the hole provided specifically for
this purpose. Supporting the
bonnet at any other location
could result in the support bar
slipping out and lead to an acci-
dent.
F13A064a
To close
Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
Slowly lower the bonnet to the position
30 cm above the closed position, then let it
drop.
NOTE
(1) If this does not close the bonnet, release
it from a slightly higher position.
(2) Do not press down the bonnet hard with
a hand as it may damage the bonnet.
CAUTION
(1) Be careful that hands or fingers
are not trapped when closing the
bonnet.
(2) Before driving, make sure that the
bonnet is securely locked. An in-
completely locked bonnet can
suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely danger-
ous.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–10
Boot lid (or tailgate)EF15AAS
WARNING
It is dangerous to drive with the boot
lid (or tailgate) open since carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can enter the
cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
CAUTION
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe
when loading and unloading luggage.
A heat from the exhaust could lead to
burns.
F12B042a
Operation from outside the vehicle
Insert (or remove) the key when the boot lid
(or tailgate) key cylinder is in the vertical or
the horizontal position.
Rotate the key to lock or unlock as shown in
the illustration.
1-Unlock
2-Lock
3-Always lock
NOTE
If the key cylinder remains ”Always lock” in
position (3), the boot lid (or tailgate) cannot
be unlocked by the central door lock oper-
ation.
F15A168a
To openPush the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder (A)
when the key cylinder is in the unlocked
position.
To closePress the boot lid (or tailgate) down until it is
closed, and turn the key to lock position.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–11
F15A299a
NOTE
Gas springs (B) are installed in the locations
illustrated in order to support the tailgate.
Please observe the following in order to pre-
vent damage or faulty operation.

Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas springs.

Do not tie string, etc., around the gas
springs.

Do not pull on the gas springs when
closing the tailgate or hang items from
the gas springs.
F15A298a
Operation from inside the vehicle
The boot lid (or tailgate) can be locked or un-
locked by using the central door lock switch,
regardless of the position of the ignition key.
1-Unlock
2-Lock
If the boot lid (or tailgate) is locked or un-
locked by using the central door lock switch,
it can still be locked or unlocked with the key.
NOTE
Repeated continous operating between lock
and unlock could cause the central door
locks’ built–in protection circuit to prevent the
system from operating. If this occurs, wait
about one minute before operating the
switch.
F17B006a
Manual window control*EF17B-Ac
1-To open
2-To close

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–12
LHD, Type 1
F17A152a
Electric window control*EF17A–Uf
The electric windows can only be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Each door window opens or closes while the
corresponding switch is pressed.
1-Driver’s door window
2-Front passenger’s door window
3-Rear left door window
4-Rear right door window
5-Lock switch
RHD, Type 1
F17A153a
WARNING
(1) Before operating the electric win-
dow control, make sure that noth-
ing is capable of being trapped
(head, hand, finger, etc.).
(2) Never leave the vehicle without
removing the key.
(3) Never leave a child (or other per-
sons who might not be capable of
safe operation of the electric win-
dow control) in the vehicle alone.
LHD, Type 2
F17A154a
NOTE
Once the battery cable is disconnected, or
the fuse is replaced, it may happen that the
door glasses cannot be operated normally
even after reconnecting the battery cable. In
such a case, take the following steps with all
the door windows.
Pull the power window switch repeatedly to
close the door window completely if it is
open. After it is completely closed, pull the
switch again for one second, and the door
window will resume its normal operation.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–13
RHD, Type 2
F17A202a
Driver’s switches
The driver’s switches can be used to operate
all door windows. A window can be opened
or closed by operating the corresponding
switch.
Press the switch down to open the window,
and pull up the switch to close it.
If the switch is fully pressed down/pulled up,
the door window automatically opens/closes
completely.
If you want to stop the window movement,
operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-
tion (pull up when moving downward, and
press down when moving upward).
F17A008a
Passenger’s switches
The passenger’s switches can be used to
operate the corresponding passenger’s door
windows.
Press the switch down to open the window,
and pull up the switch to close it.
If the switch is fully pressed down/pulled up,
the door window automatically opens/closes
completely.
If you want to stop the window movement,
operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-
tion (pull up when moving downward, and
press down when moving upward).NOTE
(1) The door windows can be opened or
closed even after the ignition switch is
turned off for a 30–second period. If the
driver’s door is opened during this
period, the door window can be opened
or closed for another 30 seconds.
However, once the driver’s door is
closed, the windows cannot be oper-
ated any more.
(2) The rear door windows only open half-
way.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–14
F17A058a
Lock switch
When this switch is operated, the passen-
ger’s switches cannot be used to open or
close the door windows and the driver’s
switch cannot open or close any door win-
dows other than the front door windows. To
unlock, press it once again.
1-Lock
2-Unlock
WARNING
A child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being
trapped in the window. When driving
with a child in the vehicle, please
press the window lock switch to dis-
able the passenger’s switches.
Safety mechanism
If a hand or head is trapped in a closing win-
dow, the window glass will lower automati-
cally.
Please ensure that nobody puts their head
or hand out the window when closing. The
lowered window will become operational
after a few seconds.
CAUTION
The safety mechanism is cancelled
just before the window is fully closed.
This allows the window to close com-
pletely. Therefore be especially care-
ful not to trap a finger by the window.
NOTE
Repeated operation with the engine stopped
will run down the battery. Operate the win-
dow switches while the engine is running.
F19A012a
Sunroof*EF19ABQ
The sunroof can only be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position.
To openPress the switch (1) to open the sunroof.
The sunroof stops once before the sun-
roof is fully opened. Re–press the
switch (1) to open completely.
To s t o p the moving sunroof, press the
switch (2).
To closeThe sunroof automatically closes if the
switch (2) is pressed.
To s t o p the moving sunroof, press the
rear of the switch (1).

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–15
To tilt upWhen the switch (3) is pressed, the rear
sunroof raises approximately 35 mm for
ventilation.
NOTE
Before tilting the sunroof, completely
open the sunshade. Otherwise you will
not have good ventilation.
To closePress the switch (4).
Safety mechanismIf a hand or head is trapped in the closing
sunroof, it will re-open automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts
their head or hand out of the sunroof when
opening or closing.
The opened sunroof will become operational
after a few seconds.
CAUTION
The safety mechanism is cancelled
just before the sunroof is fully closed.
This allows the sunroof to close com-
pletely. Therefore be especially care-
ful that no fingers are trapped in the
sunroof.
F19A013a
SunshadeSlide the sunshade (5) manually to
open and close it.
NOTE
The sunshade will operate together with
the sunroof only when the sunroof is
opened.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to close the sunshade
when the sunroof is opened.
WARNING
(1) Do not put head, hands or anything
else out of the sunroof opening
while driving the vehicle.
(2) Never leave a child (or other per-
son who might not be capable of
safe operation of the sunroof
switch) in the vehicle alone.
(3) Before operating the sunroof,
make sure that nothing is capable
of being trapped (head, hand,
finger, etc.).
NOTE
(1) When leaving the vehicle unattended,
make sure you close the sunroof and
remove the ignition key.
(2) Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is
frozen closed (after snow fall or during
extreme cold).
(3) Do not sit or place heavy luggage on the
sunroof or roof opening edge.
Do not apply any force that may cause
damage to the sunroof.
(4) Release the switch as soon as the sun-
roof reaches the fully open or fully clo-
sed position.
(5) If the sunroof would not operate when
the sunroof switch is operated, release
the switch and check whether some-
thing is trapped by the sunroof. If no-
thing is trapped, have the sunroof chec-
ked at an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–16
(6) Depending on the models of ski carriers
or roof carriers, the sunroof may contact
with the carrier when the sunroof is tilted
up. Be careful when tilting up the sun-
roof if such a ski carrier or a roof carrier
is installed.
(7) Be sure to close the sunroof completely
when washing the vehicle or when lea-
ving the vehicle.
(8) Be careful, not to put any wax on the
weatherstrip (black rubber) around the
sunroof opening. If stained with wax, the
weatherstrip cannot maintain a wea-
therproof seal with the sunroof.
(9) After washing the vehicle or after it has
rained, wipe off any water that is on the
sunroof before operating it.
(10) Operating the sunroof repeatedly with
the engine stationary will run down the
battery. Operate the sunroof while the
engine is running.

Seats and Seatbelts
Seat adjustment 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrest* 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated seats* 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnant women restraint 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt inspection 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–2
Seat adjustmentEG21A-Ud
Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are com-
fortable and that you can reach the pedals,
steering wheel, switches etc. while retaining
a clear field of vision.
WARNING
(1) If required, always adjust the
seating before the vehicle is in
motion. After adjustments are
made, ensure the seating is
locked in position by attempting
to move the seat and seatback
forward and rearward without
using the adjusting mechanism.
WARNING
(2) It is extremely dangerous to ride
in the luggage area (inside or out-
side) of a vehicle. Also, the lug-
gage area and rear seats should
never be used as a play area by
children. In a collision, people or
children riding unrestrained in
these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people or children to
ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts, and make sure
that everyone travelling in your
vehicle is in a seat and wearing a
seat belt, or in the case of a child
is strapped in a child restraint.
In the interest of their safety,
children should not be allowed to
adjust the seats.
WARNING
(3) To minimize the risk of personal in-
jury in the event of a collision or
sudden braking, the seatbacks
should always be in the almost up-
right position while the vehicle is in
motion. The protection provided
by the seat belts may be reduced
significantly when the seatback
is reclined. There is greater risk
that the passenger will slide
under the seat belt, resulting in
serious injury, when the seatback
is reclined.