engine MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

Exterior
EB21DMDd
1-Engine compartment
p. 10–14
Bonnet
p. 2–8
2-Windscreen wiper
p. 4–15
3-Sunroof*
p. 2–14
4-Outside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
5-Locking and unlocking
p. 2–4
Keyless entry system*
p. 2–5
6-Fuel filler
p. 5–3
7-Front fog lamps*
p. 8–26, 8–30
8-Headlamps and position lamps
p. 8–26, 8–27
9-Front turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–29
10 - Tyre inflation pressure
p. 9–12
Changing tyres
p. 8–9
Tyre rotation
p. 9–13
Tyre chains
p. 9–15
11-Side turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–30
12 - Antenna
p. 6–29
13 - High mounted stop lamp
p. 8–26, 8–35
14 - Rear window wiper
p. 4–16
15 - License plate lamps
p. 8–26, 8–36
16 - Reversing lamps
p. 8–26, 8–33
17 - Rear fog lamp (Driver’s side only)
p. 8–26,
8–33
18 - Stop lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
19 - Rear turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
20 - Tail lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
21 - Tailgate
p. 2–10Hatchback
B21D169t

Exterior
EB21DMEc
1-Engine compartment
p. 10–14
Bonnet
p. 2–8
2-Windscreen wiper
p. 4–15, 9–18
3-Sunroof*
p. 2–14
4-Outside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
5-Locking and unlocking
p. 2–4
Keyless entry system*
p. 2–5
6-Fuel filler
p. 5–3
7-Front fog lamps*
p. 8–26, 8–30
8-Headlamps and position lamps
p. 8–26, 8–27
9-Front turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–29
10 - Tyre inflation pressure
p. 9–12
Changing tyres
p. 8–9
Tyre rotation
p. 9–13
Tyre chains
p. 9–15
11-Side turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–30
12 - Boot lid
p. 2–10
13 - High mounted stop lamp
p. 8–26, 8–35
14 - Antenna
p. 6–29
15 - License plate lamps
p. 8–26, 8–36
16 - Reversing lamps
p. 8–26, 8–33
17 - Rear fog lamp (Driver’s side only)
p. 8–26,
8–33
18 - Tail lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
19 - Stop and tail lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32
20 - Rear turn-signal lamps
p. 8–26, 8–32Sedan
B21D170t

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–11
Used engine oils safety
instructions
EB12A-B
WARNING
(1) Prolonged and repeated contact
may cause serious skin disorders,
including dermatitis and cancer.
(2) Avoid contact with the skin as far
as possible and wash thoroughly
after any contact.
(3) Keep used engine oils out of reach
of children.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection fa-
cilities, including civic amenity sites and ga-
rages providing facilities for disposal of used
oil and used oil filters. If in doubt, contact your
local authority for advice on disposal.
Driving and alcoholEB25A-Aa
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one
of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously im-
paired with blood alcohol levels below the le-
gal maximum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,
call a cab, a friend, or use public transporta-
tion.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when you
have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.
Safe driving techniquesEB26A-Di
Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we rec-
ommend that you pay extra attention to the
following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have fas-
tened your seat belts.
(2) Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition and children
inside the vehicle. Children may play
with the driving controls and this could
lead to an accident.
(3) Make sure that infants and small
children are properly restrained in ac-
cordance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case of
an accident.
(4) Switch off the engine if you stop for a
short sleep. If the engine is left running
while you sleep, unexpected vehicle
operation or other accidents may be
caused by unconsciously moving the
shift lever (selector lever on automatic
transmission vehicles) or pressing the
accelerator pedal. If you inadvertently
keep the accelerator pedal pressed, the
engine may overheat or the engine, ex-
haust pipe, etc. may be abnormally
overheated, resulting in an accidental
fire. If poorly ventilated, there is a risk of
poisoning by exhaust gases.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–2
F11A024a
KeysEF21A - Gb
Two keys are provided and they fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.
To h e l p prevent theft, your keys feature a
unique, hard - to - duplicate design. Also, your
vehicle’s locks are designed to prevent
opening by any means other than using your
own key.Ta k e care not to lose your keys or lock them
inside your vehicle.
To prevent your key number becoming
known to others, it is stamped on removable
key number tag rather than on the key itself.
Keep your key number tag in a safe place,
separate from your keys.
NOTE
(1) Replacement keys for your vehicle can
be made only by an authorized MITSU-
BISHI dealer. Give the dealer your key
number in the event that the original
keys are lost.
(2) The engine is designed so that it will not
turn over if the ID code registered in the
immobilizer computer and the key’s ID
code do not match. Refer to the section
entitled “Electronic immobilizer” for de-
tails and key usage.
(3) Keys should never be placed in areas
which contain magnetic or metal objects
as this may interfere with the transpon-
der.
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)
EF11C-Vd
The electronic immobilizer is designed to re-
duce significantly the possibility of vehicle
theft. The purpose of the system is to im-
mobilize the vehicule if an invalid start is at-
tempted. A valid start attempt can only be
achieved (subject to certain conditions),
using a key “registered” to the immobilizer
system.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–3
F11C003g
NOTE
(1)In the following cases the vehicle may
not be able to receive the registered ID
code from the key. This means the en-
gine will not start even when the regis-
tered key is turned to the “START”
position.

When the key contacts a key ring
or other metallic or magnetic object
(Type A)

When the key grip contacts metal
of another key (Type B)

When the key contacts another
immobilizing key, or some other
transponder (Type C)
In cases like these, remove the object
or additional key from the vehicle key
and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Then try again to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, consult an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(2) Be careful not to damage the key with a
cutter etc. since there is a transponder
inside the key.(3) Two keys are provided.
If you lose one of them, order a key from
your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as
soon as possible.
To o b t a i n a key, take your vehicle and
any remaining keys to your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
If you need an extra spare key, take
your vehicle and ALL the keys to your
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. Be-
cause all the keys have to be re-regis-
tered in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer allows up to 8 different
ID codes to be registered; you can pos-
sess a maximum of 8 keys.
CAUTION
Don’t make any alterations or addi-
tions to the immobilizer system; any
alterations or additions could cause
failure of the immobilizer.

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
4–5
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.