battery MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–5
CAUTION
(1) Make sure the doors are closed:
driving with doors incompletely
closed is very dangerous.
(2) Never leave children in the ve-
hicle unattended.
(3) Be careful not to lock the doors
while the key is inside the vehicle.
F12D010a
Keyless entry system*EF11B - He
Press the remote control switch, and all
doors and the boot lid (or tailgate) will be
locked or unlocked as desired. Pressing the
LOCK switch (1) or UNLOCK switch (2) will
turn on the indicator lamp (3).
To lockPress the LOCK switch (1), and all doors and
the boot lid (or tailgate) will be locked. When
they are locked, the turn-signal lamps blink
twice.
To unlockPress the UNLOCK switch (2), and all doors
and the boot lid (or tailgate) will be unlocked.
When they are unlocked, the turn-signal
lamps will be turned on for a few seconds.NOTE
(1) The keyless entry system does not op-
erate if the key is left in the “ACC” or
“ON” position, or the door or boot lid (or
tailgate) is open.
(2) If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed
and no door is opened within approxi-
mately 30 seconds: relocking will auto-
matically occur.
(3) The remote control switch will operate
within about 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever, the operating range of the remote
control switch may change if the vehicle
is located near a TV transmitting tower,
power station, or radio broadcasting sta-
tion.
(4) If the following conditions are observed
after pressing the remote control switch,
the battery inside the switch may need
to be replaced.
Replace the battery at your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.

The doors or boot lid (or tailgate)
cannot be locked or unlocked.

The indicator lamp glows dimly, or
does not light.
(5) If you lose your remote control switch or
you need another one, please order a
new one at your authorized MITSUBI-
SHI dealer.

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
2–14
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
2–16
(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.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–4
NOTE
(1) Display A and B each have a maximum
distance of 999.9 mile (km).
(2) When disconnecting the battery ter-
minal for a long time, the memory of trip-
meter display A and B are cleared, and
the display returns to “0”.
D04A067a
TachometerED04A-Ac
The tachometer indicates the engine speed
(r/min). The tachometer can help you obtain
more economical driving and also warns you
of excessive engine speeds.
CAUTION
During travel, watch the tachometer
making sure that the engine speed in-
dication does not rise to the red zone
(excessive engine rpm).
Type 1
D05A020a
Fuel gaugeED15A-Ea
The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in the
fuel tank irrespective of the ignition switch
position.
0- Empty
1- Full
CAUTION
Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause damage to the catalytic con-
verter.

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
4–12
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
4–19
CAUTION
If the lamps are kept flashing for a
long time, the battery will be dis-
charged, resulting in hard engine
starting or no start condition at all.
Type 1
I08B119a
Rear window demister switchEE17AAMb
The rear window demister switch can be op-
erated with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window
demister. To turn off the demister, push the
switch again. As your vehicle is equipped
with the rear window demister timer, it will be
turned off automatically in about 20 minutes.
To turn off the demister within 20 minutes,
push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the demister is on. If your vehicle is equipped
with a mirror heater, when the demister
switch is pressed, the mist can also be re-
moved from the outside rear-view mirrors.
Refer to “Electric remote-controlled outside
rear-view mirrors” on page 5–32.
Type 2
I17A061a
CAUTION
(1) The demister switch is not to melt
snow but to clear mist.
Remove snow before using the
demister switch.
(2) To avoid unnecessary discharge
of the battery, do not use the rear
window demister when the en-
gine is not running. Turn the de-
mister off immediately after the
window is clear.
(3) When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, use a soft cloth and
wipe gently along the heater
wires, being careful not to dam-
age the wires.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–23
F19A038a
Vehicles with sunroof
Room lamp
1(OFF)
-The lamp goes out.
2()
-The lamp illuminates when a
door or the tailgate is opened
and goes out when it is closed.
3(ON)
-The lamp illuminates.
F19A039a
Spot lamps4 - The lamp goes out.
5 - The lamp illuminates.
NOTE
If you leave the lamps on without running the
engine, you will run down the battery. Before
you leave the vehicle, make sure that all the
lamps are switched off.

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–6
The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly,
and may be damaged if overheated. The fol-
lowing points should be noted in order to pre-
vent the ignition of unburned petrol within the
catalytic converter.
(1) In case of the petrol-powered vehicles,
use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY of the
type of recommended in “Fuel usage”
on page 5–3.
(2) Do not drive with an extremely low fuel
level; running out of fuel could cause
damage to the catalytic converter.
(3) Do not switch OFF the ignition switch
while driving.
(4) Do not try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle. If the battery is weak or dis-
charged, use another battery to start the
engine.
(5) In case of the petrol-powered vehicles,
do not idle the engine with any spark
plug wires disconnected or removed
such as performing diagnostic tests.
(6) Do not idle the engine for prolonged
periods during very rough idle or mal-
functioning operating conditions.
(7) Do not race the engine when turning off
the ignition switch. This will prevent the
catalytic converter from being damaged
due to unburnt fuel.(8) Stop driving the vehicle if you think the
performance is noticeably low, or that
there is unnecessary engine rotation or
any other engine trouble, such as with
the ignition, etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving immedi-
ately, reduce the speed and drive for
only a short time. Have an inspection
made by your nearest authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer as soon as possible.
(9) In unusual situations involving grossly
malfunctioning engine operation, a
burnt smell may indicate severe and ab-
normal catalyst overheating.
If this occurs, the vehicle should be
stopped in a safe place, the engine
switched off and the vehicle allowed to
cool. Once the engine is cool, a service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer’s
specifications, should be obtained im-
mediately.Economical drivingEC19ABC
For economical driving, there are some
technical requirements that have to be met.
The prerequisite for low fuel consumption is
a properly adjusted engine. In order to
achieve longer life of the vehicle and the
most economical operation, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer at regular intervals in accordance with
the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust
gas and noise are highly influenced by per-
sonal driving habits as well as the particular
operating conditions. The following points
should be observed in order to minimize
wear of brakes, tyres and engine as well as
to reduce environmental pollution.
(1)Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden
starts; such operation will result in
higher fuel consumption.
(2)Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and
engine speed. Always use the highest
gear possible.