coolant temperature MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

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

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–12
StartingEI02FAIh
Tips for starting
(1) Do not operate the starter motor con-
tinuously for anything longer than 10
seconds; doing so could run down the
battery. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to “LOCK”, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter mo-
tor still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
(2) If the engine cannot be started because
the battery is weak or dead, refer to the
“Emergency starting” section for instruc-
tions on starting the engine.
(3) The engine is well warmed up if the
coolant temperature gauge needle
starts to move (the engine speed de-
creases). Extended warming - up oper-
ation will result in excessive fuel con-
sumption.
WARNING
Never run the engine in a closed or
poorly ventilated area any longer than
is needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area. Carbon monoxide
gases are odourless and can be fatal.
CAUTION
(1) Never attempt to start the engine
by pushing or pulling the vehicle.
Especially in the automatic trans-
mission since the structure is dif-
ferent from a manual transmis-
sion, it is not possible to start the
engine by using this technique.
Never attempt this or it could
damage the automatic transmis-
sion.
(2) Do not run the engine at high rpm
or drive the vehicle at high speed
until the engine has a chance to
warm up.
(3) Release the ignition key as soon
as the engine starts to avoid dam-
aging the starter motor.
(4) If your vehicle is equipped with a
turbocharger, do not stop the en-
gine immediately after operating
the vehicle at high speeds. Allow
the engine to idle for approxi-
mately 60 seconds or more to
give the turbocharger a chance to
cool down.
NOTE
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 become un-
stable and shift shocks may occur.
If the engine speed becomes unstable, initial
engine adjustments will need to be per-
formed.
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 sev-
eral changes in speed.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–31
2-Blower speed selection dial
There are 4 blower speeds for control
of the amount of air flow.
Adjust the blower speed by turning the
blower speed selection dial clockwise
or anticlockwise. The setting for ordi-
nary use should be the first or second
speed.
3-Temperature control dial
The heater will not operate if the dial is
set all the way to the left.
The air flow temperature will gradually
increase as the dial is turned to the
right.
NOTE
When the engine coolant temperature is
low, temperature of air introduced into the
passenger compartment does not change
even if the temperature control dial is
moved to the high temperature side.
H04A013a
Mode selectionAir outlets
B
B, C, D
A*, B*, C, D
A, B*, C, D
A, B*
A: From front and side demister
B: From centre and side ventilators
C: From under the instrument panel
D: From under the front seat
* : means a small amount of air flow
4-Mode selection dial
Main flow directions:
(Face position)
Air flows to the upper part of the
passenger compartment.
(Foot/face position)
Air flows to the upper part of the
passenger compartment, and the
leg area.
(Foot position)
Air flows to the leg areas.
(Foot/demister position)
Air flows to the leg areas, wind-
screen door windows.
(Demister position)
Air flows to the windscreen and the
door windows.
NOTE
Air always flows out from the centre and side
ventilators regardless of the mode selection
dial position.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–16
Petrol-powered vehicles
N26A032a
2. With the engine still running, raise the
bonnet to ventilate the engine com-
partment.
A- Radiator fan
B- Radiator cap
C- Reserve tank
NOTE
Confirm that the radiator fan is turning. If the
fan is not turning, stop the engine immediate-
ly and contact an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer for assistance.
Diesel-powered vehicles
N26A174a
WARNING
(1) Remember under the bonnet,
there can be boiling water gush-
ing out or support bar could be
burning hot. If the bonnet is
opened suddenly, you could get
burnt.
(2) Be careful of hot steam which
could be blowing off the reserve
tank cap.
(3) Do not attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is hot.
N26A033a
3. After the engine coolant temperature
has dropped to the normal tempera-
ture, stop the engine.

MAINTENANCE
9–6
Anti–freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene
glycol anti–corrosion agent. The cylinder
head and water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the
engine coolant is necessary to prevent cor-
rosion of these parts.
Use High–quality Ethylene–glycol includes
coolant.
It has excellent protection against corrosion
and rust formation of all metals including alu-
minium and can avoid clogs in the radiator,
heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti–cor-
rosion agent, the coolant must not be re-
placed with plain water even in summer. The
required concentration of anti–freeze differs
depending on the expected ambient tem-
perature.CAUTION
(1) Do not use alcohol or methanol
anti–freeze or any engine cool-
ants mixed with alcohol or meth-
anol anti–freeze. The use of an
improper anti–freeze can cause
the corrosion of the aluminium
components.
(2) For effective anti–corrosion and
anti–freeze performance, keep
the anti–freeze concentration
within the range of 45 to 60%.
Concentrations exceeding 60%
will result in a reduction of both
the anti–freeze and cooling per-
formance thus adversely affec-
ting the engine.
(3) Do not top off with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust–
protective and anti–freeze qua-
lities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also
cause damage to the cooling sys-
tem if it should freeze. Do not use
tapwater, or it could cause cor-
rosion and rust formation.
During cold weatherIf the temperatures in your area drop below
freezing, there is the danger that the coolant
in the engine or radiator could freeze and
cause severe damage to the engine and/or
radiator. Add a sufficient amount of anti–
freeze to the coolant to prevent it from freez-
ing.
The engine coolant mixture used at the fac-
tory provides protection against freezing for
temperatures as low as approximately
–30°C. The concentration should be
checked before the start of cold weather and
anti–freeze added to the system if necess-
ary.