automatic transmission MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owner's Manual

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–36
RHD
H04F078a
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.
Automatic air conditioning*EH14A-U
The air conditioning can only be operated
while the engine is running.
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.
H14A019a
NOTE
(1) There is a photo sensor, atmosphere
temperature sensor and interior air tem-
perature sensor inside the vehicle.
A- Photo sensor
B- Atmosphere temperature sensor
C- Interior air temperature sensor
Never place anything on top of the
cover of these sensors, doing so will
prevent them from functioning properly.
(2) The cool air form the ventilators may ap-
pear as a mist. This is due to moist air
being suddenly cooled by the air condi-
tioning. This will clear after a few mo-
ments.

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 EMERGENCIES
8–4
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JackEN21C - Ba
1-To remove
Turn the shaft end so that the jack re-
tracts and detach it from fixing bracket
(A).
2-To store
Turn the shaft end by hand to expand
the jack until it is secured firmly in posi-
tion.
Jacking up the vehicleEN22ALEb
1. Park the vehicle on a level and stable
ground.
2. Activate the hazard flashers and turn
the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
3. Set the parking brake firmly, move the
gearshift lever (manual transmission)
to the 1st position or move the selector
lever (automatic transmission) to the
“P” (PARK) position.
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4. Apply a chock or block (A) at the tyre
diagonally opposite the tyre (B) to be
changed.
CAUTION
Be sure to apply a chock to the rel-
evant tyre when jacking up the ve-
hicle. If the vehicle moves while
jacked up, the jack could slip out of
position, leading to an accident.
NOTE
(1)The chock shown in the illustration is
not supplied with the vehicle. It is rec-
ommended one be obtained and car-
ried for use if required.
(2) If a chock is not available, use a stone
or any other object that is large enough
to hold the wheel in position.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–12
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10. Check tyre inflation pressure. The
inflation pressure specification is
shown on the label. See illustration.
CAUTION
(1) Compact spare tyre is used tem-
porarily when the standard tyre
flows out. Repair the flown tyre as
soon as possible to replace the
compact spare tyre with the stan-
dard tyre.
(2) After changing the tyre, drive the
vehicle approximately 1000 km
and retighten the wheel nuts to
make sure that they are not loose.
CAUTION
(3) If the steering wheel vibrates
when driving after change of the
tyre, have the tyre checked for
balance at your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
(4) For the safe operation of your ve-
hicle, make sure you avoid mix-
ing one type of with another or
using tyres other than the speci-
fied size.
TowingEN25AIDf
Your vehicle may be towed either by another
vehicle with a rope, or by a tow truck.
The regulations concerning towing may
differ from country to country. It is recom-
mended that you obey the regulations of the
country where you are driving your vehicle.
CAUTION
(1) In the following cases, please
contact the MITSUBISHI dealer.

The engine runs but the ve-
hicle does not move.
Or abnormal noise is pro-
duced.

No automatic transmission
fluid is in the transmission.
(2) If the transmission is malfunc-
tioning or damaged, transport the
vehicle using a tow truck. (Refer
to the paragraph “Towing the ve-
hicle by a tow truck”.)

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–13
Front
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Towing with a rope
1. For vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion check the automatic transmis-
sion fluid level. (Refer to “Automatic
transmission fluid” on page 9–4.)
If the fluid level is low, transport the ve-
hicle with all wheels off the ground.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is out of automatic trans-
mission fluid, the transmission could
be damaged.
2. The towing hooks (A) are located as
shown in the illustrations. Attach the
tow rope to the towing hooks.
Rear
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NOTE
(1) Using any part other than the desig-
nated towing hooks (A) could result in
damage to vehicle body.
(2) Use care that the towing rope is kept as
horizontal as possible.
An angled towing rope can damage the
vehicle body.
(3) Never attempt to tow out a ditched ve-
hicle because the towing rope cannot
be kept horizontal.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position to unlock the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
(1) As the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steer-
ing pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depression
force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore vehicle
operation is more difficult than
usual.
(2) Do not leave the key in the
“LOCK” position. If the key is re-
moved while driving, the steering
will be locked causing loss of
control.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps.
5. Move the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever (au-
tomatic transmission) to Neutral or the
“N” position.
6. During towing make sure that close
contact is maintained between the
drivers of both vehicles, and that the
vehicles travel at low speed. Avoid
abrupt starting or stopping which
might subject the vehicles to shock.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–15
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
(1) This vehicle cannot be towed by
a tow truck using Type A equip-
ment to prevent the bumper from
deformation. If this vehicle is
towed, use Type B, Type C, Type
D or Type E equipment.
(2) In case the vehicle with automatic
transmission must be towed far-
ther than 30 km, transport the ve-
hicle with all wheels off the
ground (Type B or C) or with front
wheels off the ground (Type D).
(3) If the transmission is not operat-
ing, transport the vehicle with all
wheels off the ground (Type B or
C).
Towing with front wheels off the
ground (Type D)
Release the parking brake. Place the gear-
shift lever (manual transmission) or the se-
lector lever (automatic transmission) in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type E)
Place the gearshift lever (manual trans-
mission) or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion.
Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position
and secure the steering wheel in a straight-
ahead position with a rope, etc.
Never place the ignition key in the “LOCK”
position. It is dangerous as the steering
wheel may lock.
Engine overheatingEN26A - Ub
If the water temperature gauge indication re-
mains in the overheating zone for a long
time, the engine may be overheating. If this
occurs, take the following corrective
measures :
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–18
CAUTION
Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, short-
ing can damage both vehicles.
2. You could be injured if the vehicles roll.
Set the parking brake firmly on each
vehicle. Put an automatic trans-
mission in “P” (PARK) or a manual
transmission in “N” (Neutral). Turn off
the ignition switch.
WARNING
Tu r n o f f t h e ignition on both vehicles
beforehand. Use care to make sure
that the cables or your clothes do not
get caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
NOTE
Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 9–7.
WARNING
If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, do not attempt
jump starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if
the temperature is below the freezing
point or if it is not filled to the proper
level.
Petrol-powered vehicles (1300 models)
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4. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery, and the other end to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.
5. Connect one end of the other jumper
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery, and the other end to
the engine block of the vehicle with the
discharged battery at the point farthest
from the battery.
NOTE
Remove the cover before connecting the
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–22
CAUTION
(1) Do not smoke or have any other
open flame near the vehicle while
bleeding the fuel system.
(2) Be sure to carefully clean away
any water drained out, because
any fuel mixed with the water
could ignite and cause a fire.
What to do if the engine
speed becomes unstable
after the battery is replaced:
EN38B–P
If the engine speed becomes unstable after
the battery is replaced, reset the engine
using the following method:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Place the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) in the ”N” (Neutral) or
the selector lever (automatic trans-
mission) in the ”P” (PARK) position.
Stop the engine.
3. Restart the engine.
4. Turn off the air conditioning (if so
equipped).
5. Allow the engine to warm up until the
needle in the water temperature
gauge stabilizes near the centre of the
gauge.
6. Stop and restart the engine.
7. Allow the engine to idle for approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
8. When the engine speed stabilizes, the
resetting procedure is complete.
NOTE
If the engine speed remains unstable after
the resetting procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
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FusesEN09A - Na
Fuse block
To prevent damage to the electric system
due to short - circuiting or overloading, each
individual circuit is provided with a fuse.
There are fuse boxes in the passenger com-
partment and in the engine compartment.
The fuse box in the passenger compartment
is located in front of the driver’s seat as
shown in the illustration.

Maintenance
Engine oil 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission fluid* 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid 9–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch fluid* 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel condition 9–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre rotation 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tyres 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre chains 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas
leakage 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior and interior lamp operation 9–16. . . . . . . .
Meter, gauge and indication/ warning lamp
operation 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch pedal free play* 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pedal free play 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake lever stroke 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hinges and latches lubrication 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper blades 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation slots 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstripping 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional equipment
(For regions where snow is encountered) 9–19. . .

MAINTENANCE
9–4
Type 1
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Selection of engine oil
(diesel-powered vehicles)
EM03BAKe
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-
pheric temperature.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification:
Ty p e 1 :ACEA classification:
“For service B2-96 or B3-96”
Ty p e 2 :API classification:
“For service CF”
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended
since they may reduce the effectiveness of
additives already included in the engine
oil. It may result in failure of the mechani-
cally assembly.
Type 2
M03B030aM05A069a
Automatic transmission fluid*EM05AAH
The proper amount of automatic trans-
mission fluid is essential to the life and oper-
ation of the automatic transmission. Either in-
sufficient fluid or excessive fluid could cause
transmission trouble. The transmission fluid
filler port cap is equipped with a dipstick. Use
the following procedure to check the fluid
level.
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle
has been driven enough to warm up
the transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface
and apply the parking brake.