ESP MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–8
Installation of accessoriesEB24A-Ce
Before fitting any accessories, please con-
sult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(1) The installation of accessories, optional
parts, etc., should only be carried out
within the limits prescribed by law in
your country, and in accordance with
the guidelines and warnings contained
within the documents accompanying
this vehicle.
Only MITSUBISHI approved acces-
sories should be fitted to your vehicle.
(2) Improper installation of electrical parts
could cause fire, please refer to the
Modification/alterations to the electrical
or fuel systems section within this
owner’s handbook.
(3) When using a communication system
such as a cellular phone or a radio set
inside the vehicle, a separate external
antenna must be fitted. When a cellular
phone or a radio set is used by using an
internal antenna alone, it may interfere
with the vehicle’s electrical system and
adversely affect safe operation of the
vehicle.
(4) Tyres and wheels which do not meet
specifications must not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for
information regarding wheel and tyre
sizes on page 10–11.(5) Do not fail to read all relative instructions
before first putting into service and prior
to the attachment or installation of ac-
cessories, parts or other modifications
to the vehicle!Important points!Due to the large number of accessory and
replacement parts of different manufacturers
in the market, it is not possible, not only for
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES Europe B.V.,
but also an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer,
to check whether the attachment or installa-
tion of such parts affects the driving safety of
your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.
Even when such parts are officially autho-
rized, for example by a “general operators
permit” (an appraisal for the part) or through
the execution of the part in an officially ap-
proved manner of construction, or when a
single operation permit following the attach-
ment or installation of such parts, it cannot be
deduced from that alone, that the driving
safety of your vehicle has not been affected.Consider also that there basically exists no
liability on the part of the appraiser or the offi-
cial. Only in the case of parts (MITSUBISHI
original replacement or exchange parts as
well as MITSUBISHI accessories) that are
recommended and released by an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer and that are at-
tached or installed by an authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer can you assume, that
optimal safety has been provided. The same
also pertains to modifications of MIT-
SUBISHI vehicles with respect to the pro-
duction specifications. For your own safety,
in such cases as well, you should only un-
dertake modifications according to the rec-
ommendations of an authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–6
(6) If you wish to add a remote control
switch, please contact your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. A maximum of 4
remote control switches are available
for your vehicle.
CAUTION
(1) Do not leave the remote control
switch where it may be exposed
to heat caused by the direct rays
of the sun.
(2) The remote control switch is a
precision electronic device.
Therefore, pay attention to the fol-
lowing.

Avoid knocking the remote
control switch hard against
other objects or dropping it.

Keep the remote control
switch dry.

Do not disassemble the re-
mote control switch.
F12C041a
“Child-protection” rear doorsEF12C-Af
1-Lock
2-Free
Child protection helps to prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear doors cannot be opened using the in-
side handle.
To open the rear door while the child protec-
tion is in use, pull the outside door handle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the
child protection mechanism does not func-
tion.
CAUTION
When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection
to prevent accidental door opening
which may cause an accident.

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.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–9
CAUTION
The head restraints for the front, rear
outboard and rear centre seats differ
in shape.
When installing head restraints, make
sure the front, rear outboard and rear
centre head restraints are fitted in
their respective seats.
Failure to do so could cause serious
injury if involved in an accident.
G27A045a
Armrest*EG27AAGb
For front seatThe armrest can be adjusted to the desired
position.
To r e turn the original position, tilt the armrest
backward until it clicks and raise it forward.
G27A044a
For rear seatTilt the armrest for use as shown in the il-
lustration.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–11
Seat beltsEG28ABQ
To protect you and your passengers in the
event of an accident, it is the most important
that the seat belts are worn correctly when
you drive.
The front seat belts have pre–tensioners.
These belts are used the same way as con-
ventional seat belts.
Refer to “Seat belt with pre–tensioner mech-
anism and force–limiter mechanism” on
page 3–14.
WARNING
(1) Never wear the shoulder portion
of the seat belt under the arm or
other position which is incorrect.
(2) One seat belt should be used by
only one person. Doing other-
wise can be dangerous.
(3) The seat belt will provide its
wearer with maximum protection
if the seatback recliner is placed
in fully upright position. When the
seatback is reclined, there is
greater risk that the passenger
will slide under the belt, especial-
ly in a forward impact accident,
and may be injured by the belt or
by striking the instrument panel
or seatbacks.
WARNING
(4) Seat belts should always be worn
by every adult who drives or rides
in this vehicle, and by all children
who are large enough to wear
seat belts properly.
(5) Remove any twists when using
the belt.
(6) No modifications or additions
should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from oper-
ating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.G28A089a
WARNING
(7) To reduce risk of serious or fatal
injury in an accident, including
from a deploying driver air bag,
the driver should adjust the
driver’s seat to the rear most
position that still allows good vis-
ibility and good control of the
steering wheel, the brake and ac-
celerator, and vehicle controls.
(8) Never hold a child in your arms or
on your lap when riding in this ve-
hicle, even if you are wearing
your seat belt. To do so risks se-
vere or fatal injury to your child in
a collision or sudden stop.
(9) Always adjust the belt to a snug
fit.

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
3–26
When the impact sensors detect an impact
of sufficient frontal or side force, an auto-
mated circuit ignites materials in the inflator
to generate gas and inflate the air bags. The
air bags deployment produces a sudden,
loud noise, and releases some smoke and
powder, but these conditions are not injuri-
ous, and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
People with respiratory problems may feel
some temporary irritation from chemicals
used to produce the deployment; open the
windows after air bag deployment, if safe to
do so.
The air bags deflate very rapidly after de-
ployment, so there is little danger of ob-
scured vision.
The time required from the sensors detecting
an impact to deflation of the air bags after de-
ployment is shorter than a blink of an eye.
CAUTION
Air bags are inflated at an extremely
rapid speed. In certain situations,
contact with inflating air bags can re-
sult in light cuts, bruises, and the like.
G28G012a
Driver’s and passenger’s front air
bag system
EG29C-A
The driver’s air bag is located under the
padded cover in the middle of the steering
wheel. The front passenger air bag is con-
tained in the instrument panel above the
glove box.
The driver air bag and the front passenger air
bag are designed to inflate at the same time
even if the passenger seat is not occupied.