oil type MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–28
Anti–lock brake system
(ABS)*
EI24ACA
Environmental conditions can have an effect
on braking. During sudden braking when
there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the road
surface, a skid may occur. I n this situation,
steering control and braking effectiveness is
reduced and the stopping distance is in-
creased. The vehicle may also go into an un-
controlled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from
locking during braking, thus maintaining
directional stability, ensuring controllability
and providing optimum braking force.
Driving hints
(1) With ABS fitted, steering during sudden
braking (when the ABS functions) differs
slightly from when the brakes are not
being applied.
Steer the vehicle carefully in these
conditions.(2) Always maintain the same distance
from the vehicle in front of you as you
would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS. Compared with vehicles not fitted
with ABS, your vehicle may require a
longer stopping distance in the following
cases:

Driving on gravel or snow–covered
roads.

Driving with tyre chains installed.

Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.

Driving on bumpy roads or other
poor driving surfaces.
(3) Operation of ABS is not restricted to
situations where brakes are applied
suddenly. This system may also oper-
ate to prevent wheel lock when you are
driving over manholes, steel road–work
plates, or the vehicle is driven over
steps or level differences in the road,
road markings, or other surfaces which
are difficult for the wheels to grip.
(4) When the ABS is activated, you may
feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear
a characteristic noise. Also at this time,
it may feel as if the pedal attempts to re-
sist being depressed.
In this situation, to let the ABS work
for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the
brake. This will result in reduced
braking performance.
CAUTION
(1) Even the ABS can not prevent the
natural laws of physics from act-
ing on the vehicle. It cannot for in-
stance avoid accidents that may
result from excessive speed on
bend or following another vehicle
too closely, or aquaplaning. It
should remain the driver’s task to
observe safety precautions to
judge speeds and brake applica-
tions correctly in such condi-
tions.
(2) Be sure to use tyres of the same
type and size on four wheels.
If tyre types or sizes are mixed,
ABS may not function normally.
(3) Never install a limited slip differ-
ential, which is not MITSUBISHI
Genuine parts, as the ABS may
not function normally.
Please consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.

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)

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–26
N29C001a
5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity
into the clip and insert the fuse at the
same place in the fuse box.
CAUTION
(1) If the newly inserted fuse blows
again after a short time, have the
electrical system checked and re-
paired by an authorized MITSUBI-
SHI dealer to find the cause and
rectify it.
(2) Never use a fuse with a capacity
larger than that specified or any
substitute, such as wire, foil, etc.;
doing so will cause the circuit wir-
ing to heat up and could cause
fire.
Replacement of lamp bulbsEN10A-Ab
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp is
off. Do not touch the glass part of the new
bulb with your bare fingers; the skin oil left on
the glass will evaporate when the bulb gets
hot and the vapor will condense on the re-
flector and dim the surface.
N10B296a
Bulb capacityEN10BMDh
A bulb should only be replaced with a new
bulb of the same rating and type. The desig-
nation can be found on the base of the bulb.
Outside
1-Position lamps 4W (T4W). . . . . . . . .
2-Headlamps, High/low beam
60/55W (H4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-Front turn - signal lamps
21W (PY21W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-Side turn - signal lamps
5W (WY5W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Front fog lamps* 55W (H3). . . . . . . .

MAINTENANCE
9–4
Type 1
M03B029a
Selection of engine oil
(diesel-powered vehicles)
EM03BAKe
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-
pheric temperature.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification:
Ty p e 1 :ACEA classification:
“For service B2-96 or B3-96”
Ty p e 2 :API classification:
“For service CF”
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended
since they may reduce the effectiveness of
additives already included in the engine
oil. It may result in failure of the mechani-
cally assembly.
Type 2
M03B030aM05A069a
Automatic transmission fluid*EM05AAH
The proper amount of automatic trans-
mission fluid is essential to the life and oper-
ation of the automatic transmission. Either in-
sufficient fluid or excessive fluid could cause
transmission trouble. The transmission fluid
filler port cap is equipped with a dipstick. Use
the following procedure to check the fluid
level.
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle
has been driven enough to warm up
the transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface
and apply the parking brake.

SPECIFICATIONS
10–12
Other specificationsEP01IMDb
ItemPetrol-powered vehicleDiesel powered vehicleItem1300, 16001800 (GDI)Diesel-powered vehicle
Fuel controlMulti-point injectionGasoline direct injectionInjectionFuel systemFuel pumpElectric motor typeElectric motor and
Mechanical single plunger typeCommon rail type
ClutchDry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring, hydraulic action
Steering systemRack and pinion type, power assisted
SuspensionFrontIndependent type, Mac Pherson sturt, coil springSuspensionRearIndependent type, multi-link, coil spring
TypeHydraulic, diagonally connected double circuit system with power assistance, anti-lock brake*
Service brakesFrontVentilated disc brakes
RearDisc brakes
Parking brakesParking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels
*: Option