instrument cluster MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–12
E11A015a
Combination headlamps,
dipper and turn signal
switch
EE11AABi
Headlamps
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
–All lamps off
–Position, tail, licence–plate, and
instrument panel lamps on
–Headlamps on and other lamps
remain on
Lamp monitor systemIf the driver’s door is opened when the key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed
from the ignition switch with the lamp switch
in the “
” or “” position, a buzzer will
sound to remind the driver to turn off the
lamps.
Turn off the lamp switch, and the buzzer will
stop.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]When the ignition key is in the “ON” position
and the lamp switch is set to the “
” posi-
tion, the low beam of the headlamps, tail
lamps, etc., will illuminate.
NOTE
(1) Do not leave the headlamps and other
lamps on for too long time while the en-
gine is stationary. A run–down battery
could result.
(2) When it rains, or when the vehicle has
been washed, the inside of the lens
sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same phenomenon as when window
glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water
gathers inside the lamp, please go to an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for a
check.
E11C013a
Dipper (High/Low beam change)EE11B–Dd
When the lamp switch is in the “” posi-
tion, the beam changes from high to low (or
low to high) each time the lever is pulled to
(1). While the high beam is on, the high
beam indication lamp in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
Headlamp flasherEE11C-Fc
The high beams flash when the lever is
pulled slightly to (2), and will go off when it is
released.
When the high beam is on, the high beam in-
dication lamp in the instrument cluster will
also illuminate.
NOTE
The high beams can also flash when the
lamp switch is OFF.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–18
Precautions to observe when using
wipers and washers
EE13C-L
(1) If the moving wipers become blocked by
ice or other deposits on the glass, the
motor may burn out even if the wiper
switch is turned to OFF. If obstruction
occurs, park your vehicle in a safe
place, turn off the ignition and clean the
deposits from the glass so that the
wipers operate smoothly.
(2) Do not use the wipers when the glass is
dry. They may scratch the glass surface
or the blades may prematurely wear
out.
(3) Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not
frozen onto the glass. The motor may
burn out if the wipers are used with the
blades frozen onto the glass.
(4) Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate
the washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
Otherwise, pump failure will occur.
(5) Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recom-
mended washer solution that will not
freeze in the washer reservoir. Failure to
do so could result in loss of washer
function and frost damage to the system
components.(6) If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or de-
mister before using the washer.
E16A049a
Hazard warning flasher switchEE16A-Dd
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when
the vehicle has to be parked on the road for
any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be
operated, regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warn-
ing flashers; push the switch again to turn
them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn - signal
lamps flash continuously, as do the turn - sig-
nal indication lamps in the instrument cluster.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–20
CAUTION
(4) Do not allow objects to touch the
inside of the rear window glass,
damaged or broken wires may re-
sult.
E08A016a
Front fog lamp switch*EE08A-Va
The front fog lamp can be operated when the
headlamps or tail lamps turn on. Push the
switch to turn on the front fog lamps, and
push the switch again to turn them off.
The indication lamp in the instrument cluster
will illuminate while the front fog lamp is on.
NOTE
(1)The front fog lamps are automatically
turned off when the headlamps and
tail lamps turn off.
To turn on the front fog lamps again,
push the switch again when the head-
lamps or tail lamps turn on.(2)In case of vehicles with Daytime Run-
ning Lamp, the front fog lamps can be
operated even if the lamp switch is set
to the
“” (OFF) position, because the
low beam of the headlamps, tail
lamps, etc. illuminate when the igni-
tion key is at the “ON” position.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–21
Type 1
E08B026a
Rear fog lamp switchEE08BAIa
The rear fog lamp can be operated when the
headlamps or front fog lamps (if so
equipped) turn on.
Push the switch to turn on the gear fog lamp,
and push the switch again to turn it off.
The indication lamp in the instrument cluster
will illuminate while the rear fog lamp is on.
Type 2
E08B011a
NOTE
(1) The rear fog lamp is automatically
turned off when the headlamps and
front fog lamps (if so equipped) turned
off.
To t u r n on the rear fog lamp again, push
the switch again when the headlamps
or front fog lamps (if so equipped) turn
on.
(2) In case of vehicles with Daytime Run-
ning Lamp, the front fog lamp can be op-
erated even if the lamp switch is set to
the “
” (OFF) position, because the
low beam of the headlamps, tail lamps,
etc. illuminate when the ignition key is at
the “ON” position.
(3) The rear fog lamp is installed only on the
driver’s side.
E15A028a
Rheostat
(meter illumination control)
EE15A-Ma
The rheostat can be adjusted while the lamp
switch is “” or “”.
Turn the dial to adjust the meter illumination
to the desired brightness.
1-To increase brightness
2-To reduce brightness