heater MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

overview–Instruments and Controls
EB21AMFf
1-Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signal
switch
p. 4–12
Headlamp washer switch*
p. 4–17
2-Supplemental restraint system (for driver’s seat)

p. 3–22
Horn switch
p. 4–223-Meter and gauges
p. 4–2
4- Windscreen wiper and washer switch
p. 4–15
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchback
only)
p. 4–16
5-Ventilators
p. 6–29
6-Multi centre display
p. 4–24
Digital clock
p. 4–26
7-Hazard warning flasher switch
p. 4–18
8-Supplemental restraint system (for passenger’s seat)

p. 3–22
9-Front fog lamp switch*
p. 4–20
10 - Headlamp levelling switch
p. 4–13
11-Rheostat* (meter illumination control)
p. 4–21
12 - Rear fog lamp switch
p. 4–21
13 - Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors
switch*
p. 5–32
14 - Bonnet release lever
p. 2–8
15 - Auto-speed (cruise) control lever*
p. 5–36
16 - Ignition switch
p. 5–9
17 - Gearshift or selector lever
p. 5–14, 5–16
18 - A/T mode change over switch (vehicle with auto-
matic transmission INVECS-II 4A/T)
p. 5–21
19 - Ashtray
p. 6–46
20 - Cigarette lighter
p. 6–45
21 - Rear window demister switch
p. 4–19
22 -
Centre accessory box
p. 6–4723 - Heater/Air conditioning*
p. 6–30, 6–36
24 - Audio*
p. 6–2
EB21AMDf
LHD
B21A482t

overview–Instruments and Controls
1-Supplemental restraint system (for passenger’s seat)

p. 3–22
2-Hazard warning flasher switch
p. 4–18
3-Multi centre display
p. 4–24
Digital clock
p. 4–26
4-Ventilators
p. 6–29
5-Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signal
switch
p. 4–12
Headlamp washer switch*
p. 4–17
6-Meter and gauges
p. 4–2
7-Supplemental restraint system (for driver’s seat)

p. 3–22
Horn switch
p. 4–22
8- Windscreen wiper and washer switch
p. 4–15
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchback
only)
p. 4–16
9-Rheostat* (meter illumination control)
p. 4–21
10 -
Headlamp levelling switch
p. 4–1311-Front fog lamp switch*
p. 4–20
12 - Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors
switch*
p. 5–32
13 - Rear fog lamp switch
p. 4–21
14 - Audio*
p. 6–2
15 - Heater/Air conditioning*
p. 6–30, 6–36
16 - Rear window demister switch
p. 4–19
17 - Centre accessory box
p. 6–47
18 - Cigarette lighter
p. 6–45
19 - Ashtray
p. 6–46
20 - A/T mode change over switch (vehicles with auto-
matic transmission INVECS II 4A/T)
p. 5–21
21 - Gearshift or selector lever
p. 5–14, 5–16
22 - Ignitition switch
p. 5–9
23 - Bonnet release lever
p. 2–8
24 - Auto-speed (cruise) control lever*
p. 5–36
RHD
B21A483t

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–10
G16A036a
Heated seats*EG16A-O
The heated seats can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position.
A– For driver’s switch
B– For passenger’s switch
1-Heater high (for quick heating)
2-Heater off
3-Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
The indication lamp (C) will illuminate while
the heater is on.
CAUTION
(1) Switch off seat heaters when not
in use.
(2) Operate in the high position for
quick heating. Once the seat is
warm, set the heater to low to
keep it warm. Slight variations in
seat temperature may be felt
while using the heated seats. This
is caused by the operation of the
heater’s internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.
(3) If the following types of persons
use the heated seats, they might
become too hot or receive minor
burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):

Children, elderly or ill people

People with sensitive skin

Excessively tired people

People under the influence of
alcohol or sleep inducing me-
dication (cold medicine, etc.)
(4) Do not use a blanket, cushion, or
other material with high heat in-
sulation properties on the seat
while using the heater; this might
cause the heater element to over-
heat.
CAUTION
(5) Turn the heater off immediately if
it appears to be malfunctioning
during use.
NOTE
(1) Do not place heavy objects on the seat
or stick pins, needles, or other pointed
objects into it.
(2) When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzene, gasoline, alcohol, or other or-
ganic solvents; this might damage the
surface of the seat, but also the heater
element.
(3) If water or any other liquid is spilled on
the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before
attempting to use the heater.

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.

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–34
Type 1
I08B119a
Mirror heater*With the rear window demister switch (A) in
the “ON” position, the outside rear–view mir-
rors are demisted or defrosted. Current will
flow through the heater elements inside the
mirrors, thus clearing away frost or con-
densation.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in
about 20 minutes.
Type 2
I08B185a
Traction control (TCL)*EI26A–Mc
On slippery surfaces, traction control (TCL)
prevents the drive wheels (front wheels) from
excessive spinning, thus helping the vehicle
to start easily.
SLIP controlSlip control prevents the drive wheels (front
wheels) from excessive spinning during
starting or while making accelerated turn on
slippery roads to avoid losing the driving
force of the front wheels.
NOTE
(1) The TCL system functions at speed
below 40 km/h.
(2) Although some vibration will be felt in
the vehicle body and a whining sound of
a motor will be heard from the engine
compartment when the TCL functions,
this is a normal result of the TCL oper-
ation, and does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.

For pleasant driving
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with
tape player* 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with
CD player* 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio system anti-theft feature 6–26. . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof antenna 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilators 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater/Manual air conditioning* 6–30. . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning* 6–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity mirror 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray 6–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessory boxes 6–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunglasses pocket 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear shelf panel (Hatchback) 6–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation position for first–aid kit 6–50. . . . . . . . .
Cargo net* 6–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–27
Handling of cassette tapesEH02B-Ad
CAUTION
To maintain the cassette tape player
in good condition, observe the follow-
ing precautions.
(1) Do not use cassette tapes longer
than C-90, otherwise sound qual-
ity and tape durability will be
greatly diminished.
(2) Keep the cassette tape in its case
to protect it from tape looseness
and dust when it is not used.
(3) Keep the cassette tape away from
direct sunlight, heat and magnet-
ic fields such as the radio
speakers.
(4) Before inserting the cassette,
make sure that the label is ad-
hered securely to the cassette.
(5) A loose tape should be corrected
before use.
CAUTION
(6) Do not oil any part of the player
and do not insert any object other
than tape cassettes into the slot,
or the tape player may be dam-
aged. Also, avoid inserting your
fingers into the slot. There is a
danger of being burned by the hot
internal parts.
H12F004a
Handling of compact discsEH12E-Ah
(1) This CD player allows use of only the
compact discs with the mark shown in
the illustration above.
(Playback of CD–R discs may cause
problems. CD–RW discs cannot be
played.)
The use of heart-shaped, octagonal, or
any other non-circular discs will result in
the CD player being damaged.
(2) When the temperature suddenly rises,
i.e. immediately after the heater is
turned on in cold weather, dew con-
densation on the disc or in the player
might occur resulting in failure of oper-
ation. In such a case, allow some time
before use.
(3) When the CD player is subjected to viol-
ent vibration as during off-road driving,
detracking may result.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–30
Side
H16A063a
Set the ventilator dial (3) to the open position.
Air always flows out from the ventilator when
the blower is switched on.
Adjust the direction of the air flow by moving
the knob (4), and horizontal and vertical ad-
justment can be made.
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.
LHD
H23A255a
Heater/Manual air
conditioning*
EH04ABO
The heater and the air conditioning can be
operated while the engine is running. The
performance of the heater is directly re-
lated to the temperature of the engine cool-
ant, so operate the heater after the engine
has had a chance to warm up. The amount
of air flow can be regulated by adjusting the
blower speed.
1-Air conditioning switch*
Push the switch when the fan is
switched on, and the air conditioning
unit (cooling/dehumidifying function)
will operate, turning the operation indi-
cator lamp on.
Push the switch again, and the air
conditioning unit will stop.
RHD
H23A254a
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as
the air conditioning compressor is
switched on/off automatically. Espe-
cially for vehicles with an automatic
transmission, while the vehicle is sta-
tionary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.

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.

VEHICLE CARE
7–6
Servicing of plastic partsEK29AMEc
Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough
surface of the bumper, moulding or lamps,
the surface becomes white. In such a case,
wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft
cloth or chamois leather.
CAUTION
(1) Do not use a scrubbing brush or
other hard tools as they may dam-
age the plastic part surface.
(2) Do not use wax containing com-
pound (polishing powder) which
may damage the plastic part sur-
face.
(3) Do not bring the plastic parts into
contact with brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners,
painting, and sulphuric acid (bat-
tery electrolyte) which may stain,
or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic part, wipe
them off with soft cloth, chamois
or the like and an aqueous sol-
ution of neutral detergent, then
immediately rinse the affected
parts with water.
Aluminium wheels*EK35A-Af
A protective coating is provided over the alu-
minium type wheels.
Clean aluminium wheels with a cleaner de-
signed for use on aluminium and apply an
appropriate protection agent.
NOTE(1) When cleaning aluminium type wheels,
do not use abrasive cleaners. Wheels
exposed to sea water or road chemicals
should be cleaned as soon as possible.
(2) Brushes may damage the aluminium
wheel surface. Always use a sponge,
chamois leather, etc.
(3) Do not apply hot water directly from the
steam cleaner or similar to the wheel
surface.
Window glassEK10A-Ca
The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the
glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
Never use the same cloth to wipe the win-
dow glass as would be used to wipe the
paintwork; wax from the painted surfaces
could adhere to the glass and reduce its
transparency and visibility.
NOTETo clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so
as not to cause damage.
Wiper bladesEK11A-Aa
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper
blades. Replace the wiper blades when they
no longer wipe properly. (Refer to
page 9–18)