2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA headlamp

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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–10
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
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NOTE
(1) For vehicles with a manual trans-
mission, when removing the key, push
the key in at the “ACC” position and
keep it depressed until it is turned to the
“LOCK” position, and remove.
For vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission, when removing the key, first set
the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion, and then turn the key to “LOCK”
and remove it.
(2) For vehicles equipped with the Daytime
Running Lamp, when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position, the headlamp low
beams etc. are turned on.
(Refer to “Headlamps” on page 4–12.)(3) Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic immobilizer, to start the engine,
the ID code which the transponder in-
side the key sends must match the one
registered to the immobilizer computer.
(Refer to page 2–2)
Vehicles with manual
transmission
I21A057a

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–31
Power steering systemEC13A-Ah
When the engine is stopped, the power
steering system will not function and it will re-
quire greater manual effort to operate the
steering wheel. Keep this in mind in particu-
lar when towing the vehicle. Never turn off
the engine while driving.
Periodically check the power steering fluid
level.
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel in the
fully turned position (either left or
right), for longer than 10 seconds.
This can cause damage to the power
steering pump due to reduced lu-
brication.
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Inside rear-view mirrorEI08A-Be
The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can
be used to adjust the mirror to reduce the
glare from the headlamps of vehicles behind
you during night driving.
1-Normal
2-Anti-glare
WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust rear-view
mirrors while driving. This can be
dangerous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driv-
ing.
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Outside rear-view mirrorEI08A-Za
On the driver’s seat side, a compound
curved-surface mirror is used, while on the
front passenger’s seat side, a single curved-
surface mirror is used.
The compound curved-surface mirror has
different curvatures between the inner and
outer sides of the boundary line (A).
The inner side of the boundary line provides
the same vision as that available from an
ordinary door mirror.
However, the outer side of the boundary line
provides a wider vision than an ordinary door
mirror.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–48
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Sunglasses pocketEG14M-J
To open, pull the lever.
Type 1
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Glove boxEG14BAKa
Type 1
1-To open, pull the lever.
Type 2
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Type 2
1- To lock
2- To unlock
3- To open, pull the lever.
NOTE
If the box is opened when the headlamps
turn on, the glove box lamp illuminates.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–26
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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.
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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). . . . . . . .

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–27
Hatchback
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6-Rear turn - signal lamps
21W (PY21W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-Reversing lamps 21W (P21W). . . . .
8-Licence - plate lamps 5W (W5W). .
9-Tail lamps 21/5W (P21/5W). . . . . . .
10-Stop lamps (Hatchback)
21W (P21W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop and tail lamps (Sedan)
21/5W (P21/5W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-Rear fog lamp 21W (P21W). . . . . . .
12-High mounted stop lamp 5W (W5W)
Inside
Front room lamps 10W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spot lamps*
Vehicles without sunroof 10W. . . . . . . .
Vehicles with sunroof 5W. . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment lamp 10W. . . . . . . .
Sedan
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Headlamps and position lampsEN10CAHd
Remove the sealing cover by turning it
anti clockwise and disconnect the connector.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–28
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Headlamps
Unhook the spring which secures the bulb,
and then remove the bulb.
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CAUTION
Never hold the halogen lamp bulb
with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the
headlamps or position lamps are op-
erated.
If the glass surface is dirty, it must be
cleaned with alcohol, paint thinner,
etc., and refit it after drying it thor-
oughly.
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Position lamps
Remove the lamp socket by turning it
anti clockwise, then pull out the bulb from the
socket.