2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA ESP

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–21
H11A249a
To search for a broadcast of desired pro-
gram type:
1. Press the PTY button (3).
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6)
for less than 1 second at a time to se-
lect your desired PTY.
3. 2 seconds after a desired PTY has
been selected, the radio will begin to
search for a broadcast of your se-
lected PTY. During search, the se-
lected PTY on the display blinks, and
the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY.
4. When the radio picks up a station with
your desired PTY, the display will
show the name of the station.NOTE
(1) If the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
radio will try to find out another broad-
cast of the same program type as cur-
rently selected.
(2) If no station is found with your desired
PTY, the display will show “EMPTy” for
around 5 seconds, and the radio will re-
turn to the previous station.
How to enter PTYs in the memory
As many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the
memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button
(5 or 6) to tune the PTY to be entered
in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select but-
tons (7) for about 2 seconds or longer.
The sound will be momentarily inter-
rupted while the PTY is being entered
into the memory. The number of the
button corresponding to the entry into
the memory, and the PTY are dis-
played.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved
by pressing the button and then re-
leasing it within about 2 seconds.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery terminal erases all
PTYs stored in the memory.
H11A265g

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–22
To change the language of PTY
display
You can select your favourite language be-
tween English, French, German, Swedish,
Spanish and Italian.
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Turn the radio back on while holding
down the PTY button (B).
3. An alarm will sound and the system
will enter PTY Language Switching
mode.
4. Use the H button (C) or the M button
(D) to select the desired language.
Press the SET button (E) to register
your selection.
5. Press the button on the left (A) to can-
cel the selection. The system will re-
vert to the settings prior to accessing
PTY Language Switching mode.
H11A250g
Traffic informationThe radio will automatically tune in to traffic
information broadcasts while receiving UKW
broadcasts, playing cassettes.
To s e l e c t this function, follow the instructions
below.
1. Press the TP button (2). The display
will show “TP” (11). If the RDS data can
be read, the display will show
“RDS” (9). If not, the display will show
“NO RDS” for round 5 seconds.
2. If the radio detects traffic information on
either the station currently selected or
on another station, the display will show
“TRAF INF” for 5 seconds followed by a
2-second indication of the frequency.
Then, it will show the name of the station
broadcasting the traffic information to
which you will listen. The volume level is
set separately for listening to normal au-
dio programs and for listening to traffic
information. The volume level will there-
fore change automatically to that set
when traffic information was last re-
ceived. When the traffic information
broadcast is over, the radio will return to
the previously received program and to
the corresponding volume level.
3. Press the TP button (2) to return to the
previous condition.

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
6–30
Side
H16A063a
Set the ventilator dial (3) to the open position.
Air always flows out from the ventilator when
the blower is switched on.
Adjust the direction of the air flow by moving
the knob (4), and horizontal and vertical ad-
justment can be made.
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.
LHD
H23A255a
Heater/Manual air
conditioning*
EH04ABO
The heater and the air conditioning can be
operated while the engine is running. The
performance of the heater is directly re-
lated to the temperature of the engine cool-
ant, so operate the heater after the engine
has had a chance to warm up. The amount
of air flow can be regulated by adjusting the
blower speed.
1-Air conditioning switch*
Push the switch when the fan is
switched on, and the air conditioning
unit (cooling/dehumidifying function)
will operate, turning the operation indi-
cator lamp on.
Push the switch again, and the air
conditioning unit will stop.
RHD
H23A254a
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as
the air conditioning compressor is
switched on/off automatically. Espe-
cially for vehicles with an automatic
transmission, while the vehicle is sta-
tionary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.

VEHICLE CARE
7–4
WashingEK22ACCb
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
picked up from the road surface can damage
the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left
in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best
way to protect your vehicle from this dam-
age. This will also be effective in protecting
it from environmental elements such as rain,
snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it
with water to remove dust. Next, using an
ample amount of clean water and a car
washing brush or sponge, wash the vehicle
from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft
cloth. After washing the vehicle, carfully
clean the joints and flanges of the doors,
bonnet, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
CAUTION
(1) When washing the under side of
your vehicle or wheel, wear a pair
of rubber gloves.
CAUTION
(2) Refrain from using a car wash as
its brushes may scratch the paint
surface, causing it to lose its
gloss.
Scratches will be especially vis-
ible on darker coloured vehicles.
(3) Never spray or splash water on
the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this may
adversely affect engine starting.
Exercise caution also when
washing the underbody; be care-
ful not to spray water into the en-
gine compartment.
(4) Some types of hot water washing
equipment apply high pressure
and heat to the vehicle. They may
cause heat distortion and damage
to the vehicle resin parts and may
result in flooding of the vehicle in-
terior. Therefore; observe the fol-
lowing.

Maintain a good distance of ap-
prox. 40 cm or more between
the vehicle body and the wash-
ing nozzle.
CAUTION

When washing around the door
glass, hold the nozzle at a dis-
tance of more than 50 cm and
at right angles to the glass sur-
face.
(5) Using an automatic car wash, pay
attention to the following items, re-
fering to the operation manual or
consulting a car wash operator. If
the followings are not followed, it
could result in damage to your ve-
hicle.

The outside mirrors are re-
tracted.

The roof antenna is removed.

If your vehicle is equipped
with the rear wiper, tape or re-
move it.

VEHICLE CARE
7–7
Cleaning the sunroof*EK30A-Ab
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft
cloth. Hard deposits should be wiped away
with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter-
gent solution. Wipe away the solution with a
sponge dipped in fresh water.
NOTEThe surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if hard cloth or or-
ganic solvent (benzine, thinner, etc.) is used.
Chassis and underbody protec-
tion
EK12A-Jc
Your vehicle’s underbody has been treated
at the factory in order to protect it from rust
and corrosion. Some areas have been in-
jected with anti-corrosion agents and wax.
The effectiveness of these measures, how-
ever, will be reduced by flying stones, road
chemicals, etc., as the vehicle is driven. You
should take your vehicle to your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer every 12 months to
have body sheet metal inspected for condi-
tion, and it is recommended to have the un-
derbody checked regularly (autumn and
spring) and have additional protection treat-
ment carried out as required.
As not all of the commercially available ma-
terials are suitable for use on your vehicle, it
is recommended that you have this work
carried out by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.
When washing the vehicle, especially in
winter, spray the underbody with water to re-
move dirt and dust which might contain salts,
road chemicals, etc.
Engine compartmentEK13A-Aa
Clean the engine compartment at the begin-
ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten-
tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral parts
where dust containing road chemicals and
other corrosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the
roads in your area, clean the engine com-
partment at least once every three months.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–19
Petrol-powered vehicles (1600 models)
N28A196a
WARNING
(1) Be sure to observe the connect-
ing sequence of 1
2
3
4.
(2) Make sure that the connection 4
is made to the appointed position
(shown in the illustration). If the
connection is made directly to the
negative side of the battery, the
flammable gases generated from
the battery might catch fire and
explode.
(3) When connecting the jumper
cable, do not connect the positive
(+) cable to the negative (-) ter-
minal. Otherwise sparks may
cause explosion of the battery.
Petrol-powered vehicles (1800 models)
N28A197a
WARNING
(4) When connecting the jumper
cable to the (-) terminal especially
in the 1800 models, do not touch
other parts with your hands, as
the engine compartment is hot
and burns could result.
Diesel-powered vehicles
N28A198a
CAUTION
(1) Use care not to get the jumper
cable caught in the cooling fan or
other rotating part in the engine
compartment.
(2) Use the proper cables suitable for
the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the
cables could result.
(3) Check the jumper cables for dam-
age and corrosion before use.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which
has the booster battery, let the engine
idle a few minutes, then start the en-
gine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–24

Some fuses may not be installed on
your vehicle, depending on the vehicle
model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
N29B070a
Engine compartment
NOSym-
bolNameCapacity
1Alternator*1Fuse*2100 A*1120 A*2
2Fuse40A
3Ignition switch40 A
4Anti-lock brake system50 A
5Rear window demister40 A
6Lamp40 A
7Radiator fan30 A*140 A*2
8Electric window control30 A
9Fuel heat*220 A
NOSym-
bolNameCapacity
10Air conditioning conden-
ser fan25 A*130 A*2
11Room lamps10 A
12Central door locks15 A
13Radio10 A
14Electronic controlled
injection20 A
15Hazard warning lamps10 A
16Stop lamps15 A
17Front fog lamps15 A
18Ta i l l a m p (right)10 A
19Ta i l l a m p (left)10 A
20Headlight high beam10 A
21–Heater*230 A
22–Heater*230 A
23–––
*1: Petrol-powered vehicles only
*2: Diesel-powered vehicles only

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–25

Some fuses may not be installed on
your vehicle, depending on the vehicle
model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
N29C013a
Changing a fuseEN29C - Ce
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn
off the electrical circuit concerned and
turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Referring to the fuse load capacity
table, check the fuse pertaining to the
problem.
A - Fuse is OK
B - Blown fuse
N29C008a
4. There is a fuse removing tool in the
fuse cover of the passenger com-
partement. First take the fuse remov-
ing tool out of the fuse cover slowly
and then by using the fuse removing
tool, pull the fuse straight out from the
fuse box. If it is not blown, something
else must be causing the problem;
contact an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer to have the problem checked.