spare wheel MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

Interior
EB21BMDf
1-Jack
p. 8–4
2-Rear shelf panel (Hatchback only)
p. NO TAG
3-Seat belts
p. 3–11
Adjustable seat belt anchor (for front seats)

p. 3–14
4-Room lamp (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
5-Electric window control*
p. 2–12
6-Central door lock switch
p. 2–7
7-Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-
rors lever*
p. 5–32
8-Sunroof switch*
p. 2–14
9-Room lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
10 - Spot lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
11-Spot lamp* (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
12 - Inside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
13 - Sun visors
p. 6–44
14 - Vanity mirror
p. 6–45
15 - Glove box
p. 6–48
16 - Tools
p. 8–3
17 - Spare wheel
p. NO TAG
18 - Armrest* (for rear seats)
p. 3–9
19 - Head restraints
p. 3–7
20 - Armrest* (for front seats)
p. 3–9
21 - Centre console box*
p. 6–49
22 - Supplemental restraint system–side air bag*

p. 3–31
23 - Heated seat switch*
p. 3–10
24 - Parking brake lever
p. 5–25
25 - Cup holder
p. 6–49
26 - Fuel filler door release lever
p. 5–3
27 - Seat
p. 3–2LHD
B21B476t

Interior
EB21BMEe
1-Glove box
p. 6–48
2-Vanity mirror
p. 6–45
3-Sun visors
p. 6–44
4-Inside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
5-Sunroof switch*
p. 2–14
6-Room lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
7-Spot lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
8-Spot lamp* (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
9-Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-
rors lever*
p. 5–32
10 - Central door lock switch
p. 2–8
11-Electric window control*
p. 2–12
12 - Room lamp (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
13 - Seat belts
p. 3–11
Ajustable seat belt anchor (for front seats)

p. 3–14
14 - Spare wheel
p. NO TAG
15 - Tools
p. 8–3
16 - Seat
p. 3–2
17 - Fuel filler door release lever
p. 5–3
18 - Cup holder
p. 6–49
19 - Parking brake lever
p. 5–25
20 - Supplemental restraint system–side air bag*

p. 3–31
21 - Centre console box*
p. 6–49
22 - Armrest* (for front seats)
p. 3–9
23 - Head restraints
p. 3–7
24 - Armrest* (for rear seats)
p. 3–9
25 - Rear shelf panel (Hatchback only)
p. NO TAG
26 - Jack
p. 8–4RHD
B21B477t

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
If the vehicle breaks down 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation under adverse driving conditions 8–2. .
Tools and jack 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up the vehicle 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel 8–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel covers* 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If a tyre is punctured 8–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 8–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency starting 8–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal of water from the fuel filter
(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to do if the engine speed becomes
unstable after the battery is replaced: 8–22. . . . . .
Fuses 8–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a fuse 8–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–6
N22A086a
7. Insert the bar (E) into the wheel nut
wrench (F). Then set the end of the bar
to the shaft’s jack end, as shown in the
illustration.
Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench
until the tyre is slightly off the ground.
WARNING
(1) Raise the vehicle so the tyre just
clears the ground. It is dangerous
to raise the vehicle any higher.
(2) Never get under the vehicle while
using the jack. Avoid jarring the
raised vehicle or leaving it sup-
ported on the jack for any long
time. Both are very dangerous.
(3) Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
The vehicle might start moving
and the jack might get out of the
body.
(4) Do not turn the jacked up wheels.
The tyres remaining on the
ground may turn, causing the ve-
hicle body to fall down from the
jack.
(5) No one should stay in the vehicle
while the jack is used.
CAUTION
Use only the jack included with the
vehicle, and use it only for changing
wheels.
N03A064a
Spare wheelEN03ABBaCheck the air pressure in the spare tyre
weekly, making sure it is ready for emerg-
ency use. Maintaining the spare wheel at the
highest specified air pressure will ensure that
it can always be used under any conditions
(city/high–speed driving, varying load
weight, etc.).
WARNING
When used, set to the correct tyre
pressure.

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
8–8
N03A084a
CAUTION
(7) Do not use tyre chains with your
compact spare wheel. Because of
the smaller tyre size, a tyre chain
will not fit properly. This could
cause damage to the wheel and
result in loss of the chain.
If a front tyre becomes flat when
using tyre chains, first replace a
rear wheel with the compact
spare wheel and then use the re-
moved rear wheel to replace the
flat front wheel so that you can
continue to use the chains.
CAUTION
(8) The compact spare tyre should
not be used on any other wheels,
nor should standard tyres, snow
tyres, wheel covers or trim rings
be used with the compact spare
wheel. If such use is attempted,
damage to these items or other
car components may occur.
(9) Upon installation of the compact
spare tyre, the overall car height
is slightly lowered as the tyre is
smaller in diameter than the stan-
dard tyre. When passing over the
projections on the road, use care
not to drive the car with the same
feeling as used in driving with the
standard tyre on.
(10) Do not install more than one com-
pact spare wheel at the same
time.
(11) When the tread wear indicator do
appear, the tyre must be replaced.
Refer to “Wheel condition” to
page 9–11.
N23B082a
Wheel covers*EN23BAK
To removeWrap the tip of the wheel nut wrench with
a cloth, insert it at the edge of the wheel
cover, and pry the cover away from the
wheel.
NOTE
The wheel cover is made of plastic; take
care when prying it off.
CAUTION
Removing the cover with your hands
may cause injury to the fingers.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–10
NOTE
(1)The chock shown in the illustration is
not supplied with the vehicle. It is rec-
ommended one be obtained and car-
ried for use if required.
(2) If a chock is not available, use a stone
or any other object that is large enough
to hold the wheel in position.
N24A150a
3. Get the spare wheel, jack and wheel
nut wrench ready.
NOTE
Place the spare wheel under the vehicle
body near the jack; this helps to minimize
danger should the jack slip out of position.
N24A012a
4. If the vehicle has wheel covers, re-
move the wheel covers (Refer to the
section entitled “Wheel covers”) and
loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel
nuts at this stage.
5. Refer to the section entitled “Jacking
up the vehicle” to select a jacking point
near the flat tyre at which to position
the jack and then raise the vehicle until
the tyre is slightly off the ground.
6. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench or by hand, then remove
the wheel.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–11
N24A206a
7. Place the spare wheel and then install
the wheel nuts with the tapered ends
facing inward, then tighten by hand
until the wheel is no longer loose.
NOTE
(1)Flange nuts (2) can be temporarily
used on the steel wheel, but return to
the original wheel and tyre as soon as
possible.
(2)If all four wheels on vehicles with
flange nuts (2) are changed to steel
wheels, use tapered nuts (1).
CAUTION
Never apply oil to either wheel bolts or
nuts as it will cause them to over-
tighten.
N24A014a
8. Lower the vehicle slowly and then
tighten the nuts diagonally in two or
three steps until each nut has been
tightened to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
98 to 117 Nm
(Achieved by applying force of
approx. 390 to 450N at end of
wheel nut wrench supplied with
vehicle)
CAUTION
Never use extra force with your foot
on the wheel nut wrench or by using
a pipe extension as you can over-
tighten the nut.
9. Lower and remove the jack and stow
the jack, bar, wheel nut wrench and flat
tyre wheel. Have the flat tyre repaired
as soon as possible.

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”.)