battery capacity MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–46
CAUTION
(6) When the cigarette lighter socket
is used as a power source for an
electric appliance, be sure that
the electric appliance operates at
12 V and has an electric capacity
of 120 W or less. In addition, long
use of the electric appliance with-
out running the engine may run
down the battery.
G32A110a
AshtrayEG32AAV
Push the tray centre (A) to open.
G32A151a
To remove the ashtray, pull up the inner part
(B) from the sliding tray.
CAUTION
(1) Do not put papers and other
things that burn into your ash-
trays. If you do, cigarettes or
other smoking materials could
set them on fire, causing damage.
(2) Always close the ashtray. If left
open, other cigarette butts in the
ashtray may be rekindled.
(3) Put out a match and cigarette be-
fore they are placed in the ash-
tray.

MAINTENANCE
9–7
BatteryEM37A–Pd
The condition of the battery is very important
for quick starting of the engine and proper
functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system.
Regular inspection and care are especially
important in cold weather.
NOTE
(1) After replacing the battery, the electronic
control system data for the engine, auto-
matic transmission, etc., will be erased.
As a result, the engine speed may be-
come unstable and shift shocks may
occur.
If the engine speed become unstable,
initial engine adjustments will need to be
performed.
Refer to the section “What to do if the
engine speed becomes unstable after
the battery is replaced:” on page 8–22.
Shift shocks will become smoother after
several changes in speed.
(2) Memory data for settings made by the
user may be erased when the battery is
replaced. If this happens, establish the
settings again using the relevant pro-
cedures.
M37B003a
Checking battery electrolyte level
The electrolyte level must be between the
“max” and “min” marks stamped on the out-
side of the battery. Replenish with distilled
water as necessary.
The inside of the battery is divided into sev-
eral compartments; remove the cap from
each compartment and fill to the “max” mark.
Do not over -replenish beyond the “max”
mark because spillage during driving could
cause damage.
Check the electrolyte level at least once
every four weeks, depending on the operat-
ing conditions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge by
itself with time. Check it once every four
weeks and charge with low current as
necessary.
During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low
temperatures. This is an inevitable result of
its chemical and physical properties. This is
why a very cold battery, particularly one that
is not fully charged, will only deliver a fraction
of the starter current which is normally avail-
able.
It is recommended that you have the battery
checked by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer before the start of cold weather and,
if necessary, have it charged.
This not only ensures reliable starting, but a
battery which is kept fully charged also has
a longer life.
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the en-
gine, first disconnect the negative (–) ter-
minal and then the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first connect
the positive (+) terminal and then the nega-
tive (–) terminal.

SPECIFICATIONS
10–11
Electrical systemEP01GMDb
ItemPetrol-powered vehicleDiesel-powered vehicleItem130016001800 (GDI)1900
Voltage12V
BatteryTypeLHD562165663857217Batteryyp(DIN)RHD5553057217
Alternator capacity90A100A125A
NGKBKR6E-11IZFR6B
Spark plugDENSOK20PR-U11–Spark plugCHAMPIONRC8YC4––
BOSCHFR7DCU–
Tyres and wheelsEP01HMD
Ty r eWheel
SizeSizeOffset
175/65R15 84S*
175/65R15 84T*15x5J
15x5 1/2J
15x6J
195/55R15 85H*15x5 1/2J44 or 46 mm195/55R15 85H
195/55R15 85V*15x5 1/2J
15x6J44 or 46 mm195/55R15 85V*15x6J
195/60R15 88H
195/60R15 88V15x5 1/2J
15x6J
*: Snow tyre (M+S): It is also called winter tyres and designed for traction in mud and snow.