inflation pressure 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

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–7
(3)City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping in-
creases the average fuel consumption.
Use roads with smooth traffic flow
whenever possible. When driving on
congested roads, avoid use of a low
gear at high engine speeds.
(4) Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even during
idling. Avoid extended idling whenever
possible.
(5)Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the more
fuel consumed. Avoid driving at full
speed. Even a slight release of the ac-
celerator pedal will save a significant
amount of fuel.
(6)Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at
regular intervals. Low tyre inflation pres-
sure increases road resistance and fuel
consumption. In addition, low tyre pres-
sures adversely affect tyre wear and
driving stability.(7)Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in
the luggage compartment. Especially
during city driving where frequent start-
ing and stopping is necessary, the in-
creased weight of the vehicle will greatly
affect fuel consumption. Also avoid driv-
ing with unnecessary luggage, etc., on
the roof; the increased air resistance will
increase fuel consumption.
(8)Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes
more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also
caused by keeping a hot engine run-
ning. After the engine is started, com-
mence driving as soon as possible.
(9)Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will in-
crease the fuel consumption.Trailer towingEC21AMFg
In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, a
trailer towing device that meets all relevant
regulations in your area has to be mounted.
The regulations concerning the towing of a
trailer may differ from country to country. You
are advised to obey the regulations in each
area.
CAUTION
Danger of accident!
A towing bar should be fitted by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–2
If the vehicle breaks downEN40B-Bc
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move
it to the shoulder and use the hazard warning
flashers.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the engine stops. Before moving the vehicle
to a safe area be aware of the following:
1. The brake booster becomes inoperat-
ive and the pedal effort will increase.
Press down the brake pedal harder
than usual.
2. Since the power steering pump is no
longer operative, the steering wheel
feels heavy when turning it. Turn the
wheel with more effort than usual.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
EI43ABAa
If your vehicle is stuck: in sand,
mud or snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking
motion. Move the gearshift lever or selector
lever alternately between the 1st and Re-
verse position (with manual transmission),
the “L” (LOW) and “R” (REVERSE) position
(with INVECS–II 4A/T), and the Sport mode
and “R” (REVERSE) position (with INVECS–
II Sport Mode 4A/T) while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the
wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve-
hicle may result in overheating and trans-
mission failure. Allow the engine to idle for a
few minutes to let the transmission cool be-
tween rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several
rocking attempts, seek other assistance.
WARNING
When attempting to rock your vehicle
out of a stuck position, be sure that
the area around the vehicle is clear of
people and physical objects. The
rocking motion may cause the ve-
hicle to suddenly launch forward or
backward causing injury or damage
to nearby people or objects.
On a flooded road
(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the
brakes operate properly. If they do not,
lightly depress the pedal several times
while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
(2) When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form
between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resis-
tance on the road, resulting in loss of
steering stability and braking capability.
To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation
pressures.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–7
The spare wheel is stored beneath the floor
board of the luggage compartment; to re-
move it, using the wheel nut wrench, remove
the bolt securing the spare wheel, and take
out the spare wheel.Compact spare wheel*
The compact spare tyre is designed to save
space in the luggage compartment and its
lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat
tyre occurs.
CAUTION
(1) The pressure should be period-
ically checked and maintained at
the specified pressure while the
tyre is stowed.
Driving with an insufficient tyre
pressure can lead to an accident.
If you have no choice but to drive
with an insufficient tyre pressure,
keep your speed down and inflate
the tyre to the correct pressure as
soon as possible. (Refer to “Tyre
inflation pressure” on page
9–12.)
(2) The compact spare wheel is for
temporary use only and should
be removed as soon as the orig-
inal wheel can be repaired or re-
placed.
Flange nuts are used for some
type of aluminium wheel. These
wheel nuts can be used temporar-
ily on the compact spare wheel.
CAUTION
(3) The vehicle must not be driven at
speeds in excess of 80 km/h while
using the compact spare wheel.
(4) The compact spare tyre is not so
good as the standard spare tyre
in controllability and stability.
When the compact spare tyre is
used, avoid quick starts, sudden
braking and sharp steering.
(5) Avoid driving through automatic
vehicle washers and over ob-
stacles that could possibly dam-
age the vehicle’s undercarriage.
Because the compact spare
wheel is smaller than the original
wheel, the ground clearance is
slightly reduced.
(6) The compact spare wheel is spe-
cifically designed for your vehicle
and it should not be used on any
other vehicle.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–12
N24A071a
10. Check tyre inflation pressure. The
inflation pressure specification is
shown on the label. See illustration.
CAUTION
(1) Compact spare tyre is used tem-
porarily when the standard tyre
flows out. Repair the flown tyre as
soon as possible to replace the
compact spare tyre with the stan-
dard tyre.
(2) After changing the tyre, drive the
vehicle approximately 1000 km
and retighten the wheel nuts to
make sure that they are not loose.
CAUTION
(3) If the steering wheel vibrates
when driving after change of the
tyre, have the tyre checked for
balance at your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
(4) For the safe operation of your ve-
hicle, make sure you avoid mix-
ing one type of with another or
using tyres other than the speci-
fied size.
TowingEN25AIDf
Your vehicle may be towed either by another
vehicle with a rope, or by a tow truck.
The regulations concerning towing may
differ from country to country. It is recom-
mended that you obey the regulations of the
country where you are driving your vehicle.
CAUTION
(1) In the following cases, please
contact the MITSUBISHI dealer.

The engine runs but the ve-
hicle does not move.
Or abnormal noise is pro-
duced.

No automatic transmission
fluid is in the transmission.
(2) If the transmission is malfunc-
tioning or damaged, transport the
vehicle using a tow truck. (Refer
to the paragraph “Towing the ve-
hicle by a tow truck”.)

Maintenance
Engine oil 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission fluid* 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid 9–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch fluid* 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel condition 9–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre rotation 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tyres 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre chains 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas
leakage 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior and interior lamp operation 9–16. . . . . . . .
Meter, gauge and indication/ warning lamp
operation 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch pedal free play* 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pedal free play 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake lever stroke 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hinges and latches lubrication 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper blades 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation slots 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstripping 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional equipment
(For regions where snow is encountered) 9–19. . .

MAINTENANCE
9–12
Tyre inflation pressureEM13AMKf
kPa
ItemTyre sizeNormal loading with up to 3 personsFully loadedAboveItemTyre sizeFrontRearFrontRear160 km/h
175/65R15*184S
84T2.2 (220)2.0, 2.3*2(200, 230*2)2.3 (230)2.2, 2.3*2(220, 230*2)+ 0.4 (40)
Normal tyre195/55R15*185H
85V2.2 (220)2.0, 2.3*2(200, 230*2)2.3 (230)2.2, 2.3*2(220, 230*2)+ 0.4 (40)
195/60R1588H
88V2.2 (220)2.0 (200)2.2 (220)2.0 (200)+ 0.3 (30)
Compact spare tyreT125/90R15 96M4.2 (420)–
*1 : Snow tyre (M+S): It is also called winter tyres and designed for traction in mud and snow.
*2 : Indicates tyre inflation pressure when towing a trailer
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold: if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put rubber caps on the valves.

10–19
Rear window wiper and
washer switch (Hatchback) 4–16. . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of water from the fuel filter
(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . .
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8–26. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rheostat
(meter illumination control) 4–21. . . . . . . . . . .
Roof antenna 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof carrier precaution 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof drip moulding 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Room lamps 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running-in recommendations 5–2. . . . . . . . . . .
Safe driving techniques 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat adjustment 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt inspection 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tyres 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NO TAG
Speedometer 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS servicing 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel height adjustment 5–30. . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunglasses pocket 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof* 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ta chometer 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools and jack 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control (TCL)* 5–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre chains 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure 9–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre rotation 9–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyres and wheels 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with
CD player* 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with
tape player* 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used engine oils safety instructions 1–11. . . . . .
Vanity mirror 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle information code plate 10–3. . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation slots 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilators 6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water temperature gauge 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstripping 9–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights (Sedan) 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights 10–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights (Hatchback) 10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights 10–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to do if the engine speed becomes
unstable after the battery is replaced: 8–22. .
Wheel condition 9–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel covers* 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper and washer switch 4–15. . . .
Wiper blades 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .