2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA key

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–7
Central door locksEF02BAM
Locking or unlocking driver’s door with the
key or operating the central door lock switch
makes all doors and the boot lid (or tailgate)
simultaneously locked or unlocked.
NOTE
Each of the rear doors can be locked or un-
locked independently by using the inside
lock button.
F12B069a
Driver’s door with key
1-Lock
2-Unlock
F12B125a
NOTE
If the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder re-
mains in the ”Always lock” position (A), the
boot lid (or tailgate) cannot be unlocked by
the central door lock operation.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–10
Boot lid (or tailgate)EF15AAS
WARNING
It is dangerous to drive with the boot
lid (or tailgate) open since carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can enter the
cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
CAUTION
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe
when loading and unloading luggage.
A heat from the exhaust could lead to
burns.
F12B042a
Operation from outside the vehicle
Insert (or remove) the key when the boot lid
(or tailgate) key cylinder is in the vertical or
the horizontal position.
Rotate the key to lock or unlock as shown in
the illustration.
1-Unlock
2-Lock
3-Always lock
NOTE
If the key cylinder remains ”Always lock” in
position (3), the boot lid (or tailgate) cannot
be unlocked by the central door lock oper-
ation.
F15A168a
To openPush the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder (A)
when the key cylinder is in the unlocked
position.
To closePress the boot lid (or tailgate) down until it is
closed, and turn the key to lock position.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–11
F15A299a
NOTE
Gas springs (B) are installed in the locations
illustrated in order to support the tailgate.
Please observe the following in order to pre-
vent damage or faulty operation.

Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas springs.

Do not tie string, etc., around the gas
springs.

Do not pull on the gas springs when
closing the tailgate or hang items from
the gas springs.
F15A298a
Operation from inside the vehicle
The boot lid (or tailgate) can be locked or un-
locked by using the central door lock switch,
regardless of the position of the ignition key.
1-Unlock
2-Lock
If the boot lid (or tailgate) is locked or un-
locked by using the central door lock switch,
it can still be locked or unlocked with the key.
NOTE
Repeated continous operating between lock
and unlock could cause the central door
locks’ built–in protection circuit to prevent the
system from operating. If this occurs, wait
about one minute before operating the
switch.
F17B006a
Manual window control*EF17B-Ac
1-To open
2-To close

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–12
LHD, Type 1
F17A152a
Electric window control*EF17A–Uf
The electric windows can only be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Each door window opens or closes while the
corresponding switch is pressed.
1-Driver’s door window
2-Front passenger’s door window
3-Rear left door window
4-Rear right door window
5-Lock switch
RHD, Type 1
F17A153a
WARNING
(1) Before operating the electric win-
dow control, make sure that noth-
ing is capable of being trapped
(head, hand, finger, etc.).
(2) Never leave the vehicle without
removing the key.
(3) Never leave a child (or other per-
sons who might not be capable of
safe operation of the electric win-
dow control) in the vehicle alone.
LHD, Type 2
F17A154a
NOTE
Once the battery cable is disconnected, or
the fuse is replaced, it may happen that the
door glasses cannot be operated normally
even after reconnecting the battery cable. In
such a case, take the following steps with all
the door windows.
Pull the power window switch repeatedly to
close the door window completely if it is
open. After it is completely closed, pull the
switch again for one second, and the door
window will resume its normal operation.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–15
To tilt upWhen the switch (3) is pressed, the rear
sunroof raises approximately 35 mm for
ventilation.
NOTE
Before tilting the sunroof, completely
open the sunshade. Otherwise you will
not have good ventilation.
To closePress the switch (4).
Safety mechanismIf a hand or head is trapped in the closing
sunroof, it will re-open automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts
their head or hand out of the sunroof when
opening or closing.
The opened sunroof will become operational
after a few seconds.
CAUTION
The safety mechanism is cancelled
just before the sunroof is fully closed.
This allows the sunroof to close com-
pletely. Therefore be especially care-
ful that no fingers are trapped in the
sunroof.
F19A013a
SunshadeSlide the sunshade (5) manually to
open and close it.
NOTE
The sunshade will operate together with
the sunroof only when the sunroof is
opened.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to close the sunshade
when the sunroof is opened.
WARNING
(1) Do not put head, hands or anything
else out of the sunroof opening
while driving the vehicle.
(2) Never leave a child (or other per-
son who might not be capable of
safe operation of the sunroof
switch) in the vehicle alone.
(3) Before operating the sunroof,
make sure that nothing is capable
of being trapped (head, hand,
finger, etc.).
NOTE
(1) When leaving the vehicle unattended,
make sure you close the sunroof and
remove the ignition key.
(2) Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is
frozen closed (after snow fall or during
extreme cold).
(3) Do not sit or place heavy luggage on the
sunroof or roof opening edge.
Do not apply any force that may cause
damage to the sunroof.
(4) Release the switch as soon as the sun-
roof reaches the fully open or fully clo-
sed position.
(5) If the sunroof would not operate when
the sunroof switch is operated, release
the switch and check whether some-
thing is trapped by the sunroof. If no-
thing is trapped, have the sunroof chec-
ked at an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–7
G02C066a
Anti-theft lockEG02D–Aa
The anti-theft lock is located on the top of the
rear seatback. The cylinder is operated with
the master key (A).
When the lock is in the “LOCK” position, the
seatback cannot be folded down by using
the seatback release button.
This feature is useful to help prevent theft
when the vehicle is parked in an exposed
area, because the “trunk through” feature
does not then apply.
The seatback can be folded down when the
lock is turned to the “FREE” position.
1-Lock
2-Free
At other times, leave the lock at the “FREE”
position.
Head restraintsEG26AAP
WARNING
(1) The head restraints can only pro-
tect you if they are correctly ad-
justed.
(2) A cushion or similar device
should not be placed on the seat-
back as it may increase the dis-
tance between your head and the
head restraint and reduce the ef-
fectiveness of the restraint.
G26A075a
Height adjustment
Adjust the head restraint height so that the
centre of the restraint is as close as possible
to eye level to reduce the chances of injury
in the event of collision. Any person too tall
for the restraint to reach their seated eye
level, should adjust the restraint as high as
possible.
To raise the head restraint, move it upward.
To l o w e r the restraint, move it downward
while pushing the height adjusting knob (A)
in the direction of the arrow. After adjustment,
push the head restraint downward and make
sure that it is locked.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–18
Suitability for various seating positionsEG20CMDa
Seating position
Mass GroupFront PassengerRear PassengerFront PassengerRear OutboardRear Centre
0–Up to 10 kg (0 – 9 months)XU,L*1X
0+ – Up to 13 kg (0 – 2 years)XUX
I – 9 to 18 kg (9 months – 4 years)L*2U,L*2L*2
II & III – 15 to 36 kg (4 – 12 years)L*3U,L*3L*3
Key of letters inserted in the above table:U – Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
UF – Suitable for forward–facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
L – Suitable for particular child restraints (MITSUBISHI genuine parts).
B – Built–in restraint approved for this mass group.
X – Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
L (Genuine part information)
Genuine parts No.ECE No.
*1MZ311097E1–03301063
*2MZ312389E1–03301085
*3MZ311099E1–03301061
NOTE
There is no applicable MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts to the Mass Group “0+–Up to 13 kg (0–2 years)”.
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.
For detail information, please consult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–36
WARNING
(7) Never install a rear-facing child
restraint in the front passenger
seat. A forward-facing child re-
straint should be used in the rear
seat only, whenever possible. If a
forward-facing child restraint
must be used in the front passen-
ger seat, adjust the seat to the
fully backward position and take
care to ensure that the child stays
in the child restraint and away
from the door.
Do not allow the child to lean
against or close to the front door
even if the child is seated in a
child restraint system.
The child’s head should also not
be leaned against or be close to
the area of the seat where the side
air bag is located. It is dangerous
if the side air bag inflates.
Failure to follow all of these in-
structions could lead to serious
or fatal injury to the child.
WARNING
(8) Work around and on the side air
bag system components should
only be done by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. Improper
work could result in inadvertent
deployment of a side air bag or
could render a side air bag inop-
erative; either situation could re-
sult in serious injury.
G28G153a
SRS warning lampEG29F-Ac
There is a supplemental restraint system
(“SRS”) warning lamp on the instrument
panel. The system checks itself and the
lamp tells you if there is a problem. When the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” or “START”
position, the warning lamp should illuminate
for several seconds and then should go out.
This means the system is ready.
The SRS warning lamp is shared by the fol-
lowing:

Driver’s front air bag

Front passenger’s front air bag

Side air bags

Seat belt pre-tensioners