2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA ignition

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–11
Diesel preheat indication lamp - amber
(diesel-powered vehicles)
ED58A-Ja
The indication lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position. As the glow plug be-
comes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine can
be started.
Overheating warning lamp - red
(diesel-powered vehicles)
ED67A-Ba
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, it is possible that the engine is overheated.
Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place and
make the necessary corrections. (Refer to “Engine
overheating on page 8–15.)
While driving, care should always be taken to maintain
the normal operating temperature.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–12
E11A015a
Combination headlamps,
dipper and turn signal
switch
EE11AABi
Headlamps
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
–All lamps off
–Position, tail, licence–plate, and
instrument panel lamps on
–Headlamps on and other lamps
remain on
Lamp monitor systemIf the driver’s door is opened when the key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed
from the ignition switch with the lamp switch
in the “
” or “” position, a buzzer will
sound to remind the driver to turn off the
lamps.
Turn off the lamp switch, and the buzzer will
stop.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]When the ignition key is in the “ON” position
and the lamp switch is set to the “
” posi-
tion, the low beam of the headlamps, tail
lamps, etc., will illuminate.
NOTE
(1) Do not leave the headlamps and other
lamps on for too long time while the en-
gine is stationary. A run–down battery
could result.
(2) When it rains, or when the vehicle has
been washed, the inside of the lens
sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same phenomenon as when window
glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water
gathers inside the lamp, please go to an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for a
check.
E11C013a
Dipper (High/Low beam change)EE11B–Dd
When the lamp switch is in the “” posi-
tion, the beam changes from high to low (or
low to high) each time the lever is pulled to
(1). While the high beam is on, the high
beam indication lamp in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
Headlamp flasherEE11C-Fc
The high beams flash when the lever is
pulled slightly to (2), and will go off when it is
released.
When the high beam is on, the high beam in-
dication lamp in the instrument cluster will
also illuminate.
NOTE
The high beams can also flash when the
lamp switch is OFF.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–13
E11D026a
Turn/lane-change signalsEE11D-N
The turn-signal lamps flash when the switch
is operated (with the ignition switch “ON”). At
the same time, the turn signal indicator
flashes.
1-Turn-signals
When making a normal turn, use posi-
tion (1). The lever will return automati-
cally when cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not
return after cornering. This occurs
when the steering wheel is turned only
slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by
hand.
2-Lane-change signals
When changing lanes, use position
(2). It will return to the neutral position
when released.NOTE
If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the bulb
in a turn–signal lamp may have burned out.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
E01G011a
Headlamp levelling switchEE01GMF
The angle of the headlamp beam varies
depending upon the load carried by the ve-
hicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be
used to adjust the headlamp illumination
distance (when the lower beam is illumi-
nated) so that the headlamps’ glare does
not distract the drivers of approaching ve-
hicles. Set the switch (referring to the fol-
lowing table) to the appropriate position
according to the number of people and the
load in the vehicle.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–15
Type 1
E13A127a
Windscreen wiper and
washer switch
EE13AIDc
The windscreen wiper and washer can be
operated with the ignition switch in the “ON”
or “ACC” position. Move the switch to oper-
ate the windscreen wipers or spray the
washer fluid.
Windscreen wipers
Type 1-Misting function.
The wipers will operate once.
-Off-Intermittent operation at intervals of
approximately 4 seconds
–Slow
–Fast
Type 2
E13A128a
Type 2-Misting function. The wipers will op-
erate once.
-Off-Intermittent operation–Slow
–Fast
E13A037a
On vehicles with the variable intermittent
type (Type 2), the intermittent intervals are
adjustable from 3 to 12 seconds by turning
the adjusting knob (A).
Turn the knob toward you to increase the in-
termittent intervals.
1-Fast
2-Slow

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–16
E13A139a
Misting function
Move the lever in the direction indicated by
the arrow, then release, and the wipers will
operate once.
This function can be used when you are driv-
ing in mist or drizzle.
E13A140a
Windscreen washer
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the
windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.
The wipers operate automatically several
times while the washer fluid is being
sprayed.
CAUTION
If the washer is used in cold weather,
the washer fluid sprayed against the
glass may freeze resulting in poor vis-
ibility. Heat the glass with the de-
froster or demister before using the
washer.
Type 1
E13B017a
Rear window wiper and
washer switch (Hatchback)
EE13B - Rc
The rear window wiper and washer switch
can be operated with the ignition switch at
the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Rear window wiper
Turn the knob, and the rear window wiper will
operate.
Type 1
- To operate the wiper- Off

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–17
Type 2
E13B010a
Type 2- To operate the wiper
- Intermittent operation at interval of
approximately 10 seconds
- Off
E13B011a
Rear window washer
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the
rear window while the button is being
pressed.
E02A006a
Headlamp washer switch*EE02A–Hb
The headlamp washer can be operated with
the ignition switch “ON” position and the
lamp switch at “
” or “” position.
1-Push the button once and the washer
fluid will be sprayed on to the head-
lamps.
NOTE
Check the headlamp washers periodically to
confirm that the washer fluid is being
sprayed properly on to the headlamp lenses.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–18
Precautions to observe when using
wipers and washers
EE13C-L
(1) If the moving wipers become blocked by
ice or other deposits on the glass, the
motor may burn out even if the wiper
switch is turned to OFF. If obstruction
occurs, park your vehicle in a safe
place, turn off the ignition and clean the
deposits from the glass so that the
wipers operate smoothly.
(2) Do not use the wipers when the glass is
dry. They may scratch the glass surface
or the blades may prematurely wear
out.
(3) Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not
frozen onto the glass. The motor may
burn out if the wipers are used with the
blades frozen onto the glass.
(4) Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate
the washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
Otherwise, pump failure will occur.
(5) Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recom-
mended washer solution that will not
freeze in the washer reservoir. Failure to
do so could result in loss of washer
function and frost damage to the system
components.(6) If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or de-
mister before using the washer.
E16A049a
Hazard warning flasher switchEE16A-Dd
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when
the vehicle has to be parked on the road for
any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be
operated, regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warn-
ing flashers; push the switch again to turn
them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn - signal
lamps flash continuously, as do the turn - sig-
nal indication lamps in the instrument cluster.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–19
CAUTION
If the lamps are kept flashing for a
long time, the battery will be dis-
charged, resulting in hard engine
starting or no start condition at all.
Type 1
I08B119a
Rear window demister switchEE17AAMb
The rear window demister switch can be op-
erated with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window
demister. To turn off the demister, push the
switch again. As your vehicle is equipped
with the rear window demister timer, it will be
turned off automatically in about 20 minutes.
To turn off the demister within 20 minutes,
push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the demister is on. If your vehicle is equipped
with a mirror heater, when the demister
switch is pressed, the mist can also be re-
moved from the outside rear-view mirrors.
Refer to “Electric remote-controlled outside
rear-view mirrors” on page 5–32.
Type 2
I17A061a
CAUTION
(1) The demister switch is not to melt
snow but to clear mist.
Remove snow before using the
demister switch.
(2) To avoid unnecessary discharge
of the battery, do not use the rear
window demister when the en-
gine is not running. Turn the de-
mister off immediately after the
window is clear.
(3) When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, use a soft cloth and
wipe gently along the heater
wires, being careful not to dam-
age the wires.