2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA belt

Table of contents
General information
Locking and unlocking
Seats and seat belts
Instruments and controls
Starting and driving
For pleasant driving
Vehicle care
For emergencies
Maintenance
Specifications

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
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Interior
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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
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1–11
Used engine oils safety
instructions
EB12A-B
WARNING
(1) Prolonged and repeated contact
may cause serious skin disorders,
including dermatitis and cancer.
(2) Avoid contact with the skin as far
as possible and wash thoroughly
after any contact.
(3) Keep used engine oils out of reach
of children.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection fa-
cilities, including civic amenity sites and ga-
rages providing facilities for disposal of used
oil and used oil filters. If in doubt, contact your
local authority for advice on disposal.
Driving and alcoholEB25A-Aa
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one
of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously im-
paired with blood alcohol levels below the le-
gal maximum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,
call a cab, a friend, or use public transporta-
tion.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when you
have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.
Safe driving techniquesEB26A-Di
Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we rec-
ommend that you pay extra attention to the
following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have fas-
tened your seat belts.
(2) Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition and children
inside the vehicle. Children may play
with the driving controls and this could
lead to an accident.
(3) Make sure that infants and small
children are properly restrained in ac-
cordance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case of
an accident.
(4) Switch off the engine if you stop for a
short sleep. If the engine is left running
while you sleep, unexpected vehicle
operation or other accidents may be
caused by unconsciously moving the
shift lever (selector lever on automatic
transmission vehicles) or pressing the
accelerator pedal. If you inadvertently
keep the accelerator pedal pressed, the
engine may overheat or the engine, ex-
haust pipe, etc. may be abnormally
overheated, resulting in an accidental
fire. If poorly ventilated, there is a risk of
poisoning by exhaust gases.

Seats and Seatbelts
Seat adjustment 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrest* 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated seats* 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnant women restraint 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt inspection 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–2
Seat adjustmentEG21A-Ud
Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are com-
fortable and that you can reach the pedals,
steering wheel, switches etc. while retaining
a clear field of vision.
WARNING
(1) If required, always adjust the
seating before the vehicle is in
motion. After adjustments are
made, ensure the seating is
locked in position by attempting
to move the seat and seatback
forward and rearward without
using the adjusting mechanism.
WARNING
(2) It is extremely dangerous to ride
in the luggage area (inside or out-
side) of a vehicle. Also, the lug-
gage area and rear seats should
never be used as a play area by
children. In a collision, people or
children riding unrestrained in
these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people or children to
ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts, and make sure
that everyone travelling in your
vehicle is in a seat and wearing a
seat belt, or in the case of a child
is strapped in a child restraint.
In the interest of their safety,
children should not be allowed to
adjust the seats.
WARNING
(3) To minimize the risk of personal in-
jury in the event of a collision or
sudden braking, the seatbacks
should always be in the almost up-
right position while the vehicle is in
motion. The protection provided
by the seat belts may be reduced
significantly when the seatback
is reclined. There is greater risk
that the passenger will slide
under the seat belt, resulting in
serious injury, when the seatback
is reclined.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–3
CAUTION
(1) Make sure that the seat is ad-
justed by an adult.
If it is adjusted by a child, an unex-
pected accident might occur.
(2) Do not place a cushion or the like
between your back and the seat-
back while driving. The effective-
ness of the head restraints will be
reduced in the event of an acci-
dent.
(3) When sliding or reclining the seat
rearward, pay careful attention to
the rear seat passengers.
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To adjust forward or backwardEG21B - Ia
Lift the seat adjusting lever and adjust the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position. After adjustment, release the ad-
justing lever to lock the seat in position.
WARNING
To e n s u r e the seat is locked securely,
attempt to move the seat forward or
backward without using the lever.
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To recline the seatbackEG21C-Jf
Adjust the seatback angle by turning the dial.
1-To move to forward direction
2-To recline rearward

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–4
WARNING
To m i n i m i z e the risk of personal injury
in the event of a collision or sudden
braking, the seatbacks should always
be in almost upright position while
the vehicle is in motion. The protec-
tion provided by the seat belts may be
reduced significantly when the seat-
back is reclined. There is greater risk
that the passenger will slide under the
seat belt, resulting in serious injury,
when the seatback is reclined.
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To adjust seat cushion height
(driver’s side only)
EG21D-Ba
Seat cushion height can be adjusted.
To alter the height of the front of seat
cushion
1-Raise
2-Lower
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To alter the height of the rear of seat
cushion
3-Raise
4-Lower