tow MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owner's Guide

SPECIFICATIONS
10–8
Weights
Hatchback
Petrol-powered vehicle
16001800 (GDI)
ItemCLASSIC,
EXE–CLASSICCOMFORT,
EXE–COMFORTSPORT,
SAM
COMFORT,
EXE–COMFORT,
SPORT, SAMELEGANCE
M/TA/TM/TA/TSAMM/TA/TM/TA/T
Kerb weight (kg)Without optional parts1,2001,2301,2051,2351,2051,2351,2551,2601,280Kerb weight (kg)With full optional parts1,2701,3001,2801,3101,2801,3101,3301,3151,335
Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)1,705
1,735*1,735
1,765*1,715
1,745*1,745
1,775*1,715
1,745*1,745
1,775*1,765
1,795*1,750
1,780*1,770
1,800*
Maximum axle weight (kg)Front945, 940*Maximum axle weight (kg)Rear875, 935*
Maximum towable weightWith brake1,2001,1001,2001,1001,2001,400g(kg)Without brake500
Maximum trailer-nose weight (kg)75
Maximum roof load (kg)80
Seating capacity5 persons
NOTE: Trailer specifications indicate the manufacture’s recommendation.
*: In case of trailer towing

SPECIFICATIONS
10–9
Weights
Hatchback
Diesel-powered vehicle
Medium performanceHigh performanceItemCLASSIC,COMFORT,EXE–COMFORTEXE–COMFORT,ELEGANCESAM,EXE–CLASSICEXE–COMFORT,
SAM,SPORTELEGANCESAM
Kerb weight (kg)Without optional parts1,2801,2851,3051,3101,305Kerb weight (kg)With full optional parts1,3501,3601,3601,3651,360
Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)1,785
1,815*21,795
1,825*1,795
1,825*1,800
1,830*1,795
1,825*
Maximum axle weight (kg)Front945, 940*Maximum axle weight (kg)Rear875, 935*
Maximum towable weight (kg)With brake1,300Maximum towable weight (kg)Without brake500
Maximum trailer-nose weight (kg)75
Maximum roof load (kg)80
Seating capacity5 persons
NOTE: Trailer specifications indicate the manufacture’s recommendation.
*: In case of trailer towing

10–19
Rear window wiper and
washer switch (Hatchback) 4–16. . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of water from the fuel filter
(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . .
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8–26. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rheostat
(meter illumination control) 4–21. . . . . . . . . . .
Roof antenna 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof carrier precaution 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof drip moulding 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Room lamps 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running-in recommendations 5–2. . . . . . . . . . .
Safe driving techniques 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat adjustment 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt inspection 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tyres 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NO TAG
Speedometer 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS servicing 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel height adjustment 5–30. . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunglasses pocket 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof* 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ta chometer 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools and jack 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control (TCL)* 5–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre chains 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre rotation 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyres and wheels 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with
CD player* 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with
tape player* 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used engine oils safety instructions 1–11. . . . . .
Vanity mirror 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle information code plate 10–3. . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation slots 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilators 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water temperature gauge 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstripping 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights (Sedan) 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights 10–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights (Hatchback) 10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights 10–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to do if the engine speed becomes
unstable after the battery is replaced: 8–22. .
Wheel condition 9–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel covers* 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper and washer switch 4–15. . . .
Wiper blades 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .