MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Manual PDF

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–5
Type 2
D05A024a
NOTE(1) The fuel lid mark (A) indicates the side
where the fuel lid (fuel filler port) is lo-
cated on the vehicle.
Refer to “Fuel usage” on page 5–3.
(2) Just after refueling, it takes time for the
correct fuel level to be indicated after
switching on the ignition.
Type 1
D06A035a
Water temperature gaugeED06A - Ld
The water temperature gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature when the igni-
tion switch is “ON”.
CAUTION
If the indication needle enters the
overheating zone while the engine is
running, it indicates that the engine is
possibly overheating. Immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and
make the necessary corrections.
(Refer to “Engine overheating” on
page 8–15.)
While driving, care should always be
taken to maintain the normal operat-
ing temperature.
Type 2
D06A024a

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–6
D50A532d
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.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–8
Rear fog lamp indication lamp - amber
ED74A-B
This lamp illuminates while the rear fog lamp is on.
Door-ajar warning lamp - redED56A-Ca
This lamp illuminates when a door or the tailgate is
either open or incompletely closed.
CAUTION
Before moving your vehicle, check that the
warning lamp is OFF.
Brake warning lamp - redED23AAKb
With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warning lamp
illuminates under the following conditions:
(1) When the parking brake lever has been en-
gaged.
(2) When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to
a low level.
CAUTION
(1) In the situations listed below, brake per-
formance may be compromised, if brakes
are applied suddenly; consequently,
avoid driving at high speeds or applying
the brakes suddenly. Furthermore, the ve-
hicle should be brought to a stop in a safe
location and your nearest authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer should be contacted.

The brake warning lamp does not il-
luminate when the parking brake is ap-
plied or does not turn off when the
parking brake is released.

The brake warning lamp remains il-
luminated during driving.
(2) The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake per-
formance has deteriorated.

Depress the brake pedal harder than
usual.

Should the brakes fail, use engine
braking to reduce your speed and
slowly pull the parking brake lever to
park your vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp (brake lamp) to alert the ve-
hicles behind you.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–10
CAUTION
(3) If the lamp illuminates or flashes while the
engine is running, avoid driving at high
speeds and have the system checked at
an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
During vehicle operation with the lamp il-
luminated or flashing, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the
lamp illuminated or flashing, you must de-
press the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is
higher than usual and the vehicle with an
automatic transmission has a stronger
tendency to creep forward.
NOTE
The engine electronic control module accommodat-
ing the onboard diagnostic system has various fault
data (especially about the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is discon-
nected, which will make rapid diagnosis difficult. Do
not disconnect a battery cable when the check engine
indication lamp is ON.
Oil pressure warning lamp - redED25A-Ai
This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned
“ON”, and goes off after the engine has started. If it il-
luminates while the engine is running, the oil pressure
is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, turn the engine off and contact your nearest
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.
CAUTION
(1) If this lamp illuminates when the engine
oil level is not low, contact your nearest
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspec-
tion.
(2) This warning lamp does not indicate the
amount of oil in the crankcase. This must
be determined by checking the oil level on
the dipstick, while the engine is switched
off.
(3) If you continue driving with low engine oil
level or with this warning lamp illumi-
nated, engine seizure may occur.
NOTE
The oil pressure warning lamp should not be treated
as an indication of the engine’s oil level. The oil level
must be checked using the dipstick.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–11
Diesel preheat indication lamp - amber
(diesel-powered vehicles)
ED58A-Ja
The indication lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position. As the glow plug be-
comes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine can
be started.
Overheating warning lamp - red
(diesel-powered vehicles)
ED67A-Ba
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, it is possible that the engine is overheated.
Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place and
make the necessary corrections. (Refer to “Engine
overheating on page 8–15.)
While driving, care should always be taken to maintain
the normal operating temperature.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–12
E11A015a
Combination headlamps,
dipper and turn signal
switch
EE11AABi
Headlamps
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
–All lamps off
–Position, tail, licence–plate, and
instrument panel lamps on
–Headlamps on and other lamps
remain on
Lamp monitor systemIf the driver’s door is opened when the key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed
from the ignition switch with the lamp switch
in the “
” or “” position, a buzzer will
sound to remind the driver to turn off the
lamps.
Turn off the lamp switch, and the buzzer will
stop.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]When the ignition key is in the “ON” position
and the lamp switch is set to the “
” posi-
tion, the low beam of the headlamps, tail
lamps, etc., will illuminate.
NOTE
(1) Do not leave the headlamps and other
lamps on for too long time while the en-
gine is stationary. A run–down battery
could result.
(2) When it rains, or when the vehicle has
been washed, the inside of the lens
sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same phenomenon as when window
glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water
gathers inside the lamp, please go to an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for a
check.
E11C013a
Dipper (High/Low beam change)EE11B–Dd
When the lamp switch is in the “” posi-
tion, the beam changes from high to low (or
low to high) each time the lever is pulled to
(1). While the high beam is on, the high
beam indication lamp in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
Headlamp flasherEE11C-Fc
The high beams flash when the lever is
pulled slightly to (2), and will go off when it is
released.
When the high beam is on, the high beam in-
dication lamp in the instrument cluster will
also illuminate.
NOTE
The high beams can also flash when the
lamp switch is OFF.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–13
E11D026a
Turn/lane-change signalsEE11D-N
The turn-signal lamps flash when the switch
is operated (with the ignition switch “ON”). At
the same time, the turn signal indicator
flashes.
1-Turn-signals
When making a normal turn, use posi-
tion (1). The lever will return automati-
cally when cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not
return after cornering. This occurs
when the steering wheel is turned only
slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by
hand.
2-Lane-change signals
When changing lanes, use position
(2). It will return to the neutral position
when released.NOTE
If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the bulb
in a turn–signal lamp may have burned out.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
E01G011a
Headlamp levelling switchEE01GMF
The angle of the headlamp beam varies
depending upon the load carried by the ve-
hicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be
used to adjust the headlamp illumination
distance (when the lower beam is illumi-
nated) so that the headlamps’ glare does
not distract the drivers of approaching ve-
hicles. Set the switch (referring to the fol-
lowing table) to the appropriate position
according to the number of people and the
load in the vehicle.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–14
Switch position“0”“1”“2”“3”
Load condition

:Occupant:Full luggage loading
Switch position 0 – Driver only/Driver + 1 front passenger
Switch position 1 – All passengers
Switch position 2 – All passengers + full luggage loading
Switch position 3 – Driver + full luggage loading