lock MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owner's Manual

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).

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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.

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(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
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.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–3
CAUTION
(1) Make sure that the seat is ad-
justed by an adult.
If it is adjusted by a child, an unex-
pected accident might occur.
(2) Do not place a cushion or the like
between your back and the seat-
back while driving. The effective-
ness of the head restraints will be
reduced in the event of an acci-
dent.
(3) When sliding or reclining the seat
rearward, pay careful attention to
the rear seat passengers.
G21B024a
To adjust forward or backwardEG21B - Ia
Lift the seat adjusting lever and adjust the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position. After adjustment, release the ad-
justing lever to lock the seat in position.
WARNING
To e n s u r e the seat is locked securely,
attempt to move the seat forward or
backward without using the lever.
G21C027a
To recline the seatbackEG21C-Jf
Adjust the seatback angle by turning the dial.
1-To move to forward direction
2-To recline rearward

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–5
G21E025a
Lumbar support adjustment
(driver’s side only)
EG21E–L
A lumbar support adjustment is located in
the seatback of the driver’s seat. the support
has a two position adjustment.
1-Strong
2- Weak
G02C064a
Rear seatEG02CAJ
Folding the seatback forward
The right and left seatbacks can be folded
forward separately.
Push the seatback forward
Push the seatback until it clicks and check
if the seatback is locked.
NOTE
The passenger and luggage compart-
ments can be joined by folding the rear
seatback forward. This is useful for carry-
ing long objects. (Sedan only)
G02C074a
Folding the seat (Hatchback)EG02C–Za
1. Remove the rear shelf panel and rear
head restraints.
Refer to the description of “Rear shelf
panel” on page NO TAG and “Head re-
straints” on page 3–7.

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3–7
G02C066a
Anti-theft lockEG02D–Aa
The anti-theft lock is located on the top of the
rear seatback. The cylinder is operated with
the master key (A).
When the lock is in the “LOCK” position, the
seatback cannot be folded down by using
the seatback release button.
This feature is useful to help prevent theft
when the vehicle is parked in an exposed
area, because the “trunk through” feature
does not then apply.
The seatback can be folded down when the
lock is turned to the “FREE” position.
1-Lock
2-Free
At other times, leave the lock at the “FREE”
position.
Head restraintsEG26AAP
WARNING
(1) The head restraints can only pro-
tect you if they are correctly ad-
justed.
(2) A cushion or similar device
should not be placed on the seat-
back as it may increase the dis-
tance between your head and the
head restraint and reduce the ef-
fectiveness of the restraint.
G26A075a
Height adjustment
Adjust the head restraint height so that the
centre of the restraint is as close as possible
to eye level to reduce the chances of injury
in the event of collision. Any person too tall
for the restraint to reach their seated eye
level, should adjust the restraint as high as
possible.
To raise the head restraint, move it upward.
To l o w e r the restraint, move it downward
while pushing the height adjusting knob (A)
in the direction of the arrow. After adjustment,
push the head restraint downward and make
sure that it is locked.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–12
3–point type seat belt (with
emergency locking mechanism)
This type of belt requires no length adjust-
ment. Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to the
movement of the wearer, but in the event of
a sudden or strong shock, the belt automati-
cally locks to restrain the wearer’s body.
G28A067a
To fastenPull the seat belt out slowly while holding the
latch plate.
NOTE
When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in
a locked condition, pull the belts once force-
fully and then return them. After that, pull the
belts out slowly once again.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a
”click” is heard.
CAUTION
(1) Never wear the lap portion of the
belt across your abdomen. Dur-
ing accidents it can press sharply
against your abdomen and in-
crease the risk of injury.
(2) The seat belts must not be
twisted when worn.
Pull the belt slightly to adjust looseness as
desired.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–14
G28A112a
When the rear–centre three–point seat belt
is not being used, stow the tongues as
shown in the illustration.
G08C004a
Adjustable seat belt anchor
(front seats)
EG08C-Bb
The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Move the seat belt anchor up or down with
the lock knob (A) depressed.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat belt anchor,
set it at a position that is sufficiently
high so that the belt will make full con-
tact with your shoulder but will not
touch your neck.
Seat belt with pre-tensioner mech-
anism and force-limiter mechan-
ism
EG28H–M
The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat
each have a seat belt equipped with a pre–
tensioner mechanism.
Pre–tensioner mechanismThe pre–tensioner mechanisms will retract
their respective seat belts instantaneously,
thus maximizing the seat belt’s effective-
ness, if there is a frontal impact severe
enough to injure the driver and/or front pass-
enger and the ignition switch is in the ”ON”
position.
WARNING
To o btain the best results from your
pre–tensioner seat belt, make sure
you do the following:

Adjust the seat to the proper posi-
tion.
Refer to the ”Seat adjustment” on
page 3–2.

Fasten your seat belt properly.
Refer to the ”Seat belts” on page
3–11.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–19
G18C021a
Installing a child restraint system
to a 3-point type seat belt
(with emergency/automatic lock-
ing mechanism)
EG20D-A
The 3-point type seat belts at the seat posi-
tions above can be converted from normal
emergency locking retractor (ELR) mode to
automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode. It
must be so converted, when installing a child
restraint system.
G18C054a
Installation:
1. Place the child restraint system in the
rear seating position as shown in the
illustration.
2. Route the belt through the child re-
straint according to the child restraint
system manufacturer’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
G18C055a
3. To activate the ALR mode, slowly pull
the shoulder part of the belt all the way
out until it stops, then let the belt feed
back into the retractor.
4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If
the belt is locked, you will not be able
to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out,
it is not locked and you will need to re-
peat these steps.