2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA fuel cap

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–9
Modification / alterations to
the electric or fuel systems
EB11A-D
MITSUBISHI has always manufactured
safe, high quality vehicles. In order to main-
tain this safety and quality, it is important that
any accessory that is to be fitted, or any
modifications carried out which involve the
electric or fuel systems, should be carried
out in accordance with MITSUBISHI guide-
lines.
CAUTION
Please consult an authorized MITSU-
BISHI dealer concerning any such fit-
ment or modification.
If the wires interfere with the vehicle
body or improper installation
methods are used (protective fuses
not included, etc.), electronic devices
may be adversely affected, resulting
in a fire or other accident.
B10A001a
Roof drip mouldingEB10A-T
When installing the roof carrier, remove the
roof drip moulding caps.
1. Open the cover (A) and remove the
screws using a Philips screwdriver.
2. Remove the caps by sliding them.
After removal of the roof carrier, replace the
roof drip moulding caps.
Roof carrier precautionEB10A-U
CAUTION
(1) Make sure that the weight of the
luggage does not exceed the
allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is ex-
ceeded, this may cause damage
to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable
load on the roof (the weight of the
roof carrier plus the weight of lug-
gage placed on the roof carrier).
For specific figures, please refer
to the ”Maximum roof load” on
page 10–6.

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–3
Fuel selectionEC20AMFe
Recommended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol
octane rating (DIN 51607)
95 RON or higher (Super)
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane rating (DIN 51601)
45 or higher
NOTE
The petrol-powered vehicles have the oc-
tane number automatic change device so
that you can use unleaded normal petrol 91
RON as an emergency measure in case un-
leaded premium petrol 95 RON or higher is
not available on journey, etc. In such a case,
you don’t need to adjust the engine specially.
In case of using unleaded normal petrol 91
RON, the engine performance will suffer a
little degradation.
Filling the fuel tankEC20DMA
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and ex-
plosive.
Yo u could be burned or seriously in-
jured when handling it. When refuel-
ing your vehicle, always turn the en-
gine off and keep away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Al-
ways handle fuel in well–ventilated
outdoor areas.
Fuel tank capacity
60 litres
LHD
C20A131a
Refueling
1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the left
side of your vehicle.
The fuel tank filler door can be opened
from inside the vehicle with the fuel
tank filler door release lever located
beside the driver’s seat.

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–4
C20A132a
RHD
C20A162a
A- Remove
B- Close
3. Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowly
turning the cap anticlockwise.
NOTE
Put the fuel tank cap on the cap holder (C)
while refueling.
CAUTION
Since the fuel system may be under
pressure, remove the fuel tank filler
tube cap slowly. This relieves any
pressure or vacuum that might have
built up in the fuel tank. If the cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until it stops before re-
moving the cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, injuring you or others.
4. To fill with fuel correctly depends main-
ly on correct handling of the fuel filler
gun. Do not tilt the gun. Insert the gun
in the tank port as far as it goes.
CAUTION
Petrol–powered vehicles have a label
located on the fuel tank filler lid that
states, ”UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”.
The vehicle also has a fuel tank filler
tube especially designed to accept
the smaller diameter unleaded petrol
dispensing nozzles only.
If the tank cap must be replaced, use
only a MITSUBISHI original part
specified for your vehicle.

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–5
5. When the gun stops automatically, re-
move the gun half the way in the tank
port. After the second automatic stop,
do not fill with fuel any more.
CAUTION
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling,
do not ”top–off” the fuel tank.
6. To close, turn the fuel tank filler tube
cap slowly clockwise until you hear
clicking sounds, then gently push the
fuel tank filler door closed.
CAUTION
If you need replace the fuel tank filler
tube cap, use only the cap specified
for your model vehicle.
C18A001a
Catalytic converterEC18A-Jc
For ordinary use, there are no particular pre-
cautions except that of using unleaded pet-
rol.
The exhaust gas scavenging device with
catalytic converter is extremely efficient for
the reduction of noxious gases. The catalytic
converter is installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly
tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation
and prevent possible catalyst damage.
CAUTION
Damage to the catalytic converter can
result if your vehicle is not kept in
proper operating condition. In the
event of an engine malfunction par-
ticularly involving engine misfire or
other apparent loss of performance
have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle
with a severe overheated condition
may result in possible damage to the
converter and vehicle.
WARNING
(1) As with any vehicle, do not park
or operate this vehicle in areas
where combustible materials
such as dry grass or leaves can
come into contact with a hot ex-
haust since a fire could occur.
(2) Undercoating paint should not be
applied to the catalytic converter.

STARTING AND DRIVING
5–16
Changing gearsEI03CMKg
Always use care to change the gear with the
vehicle speed matched to the engine speed.
Proper shifting will improve fuel economy
and prolong engine life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this
may cause excessive engine speed (on ve-
hicles with a tachometer, the tachometer
needle into the red zone) and damage the
engine.
Economical driving speedThe following shift points are recommended
to assist fuel economy. The driver may vary
these points to suit driving conditions and
load.
km/h
Petrol-powered
vehiclesDiesel-powered
vehicles
Drive
range
130016001800
(GDI)
Medium
perfor-
mance
engineHigh
perfor-
mance
engine
1st to 2nd3035252520
2nd to
3rd5065505035
3rd to 4th8090808060
4th to 5th11 012510511 085
Possible driving speedkm/h
DrivePetrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-Driverange130016001800
(GDI)powered
vehicles
1st40505035
2nd75959070
3rd12013514011 0
4th160185185150
5th gear is an overdrive ratio and its use re-
duces engine speed below that of the 4th
gear. Use 5th gear whenever vehicle speed
allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Automatic transmission
INVECS–II 4A/T, Sports Mode
4A/T
(Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control
System II)
EI04AXV
Designed for optimum control and equipped
with adaptive control capabilities, the elec-
tronically controlled transmission optimally
matches gear shifts to almost all driving and
road conditions.
CAUTION
This system is strictly intended to
provide supplementary functions.
When travelling downhill under cer-
tain conditions or immediately after
starting off when the automatic trans-
mission is cold, no automatic shift-
down may be made. The driver should
shiftdown to a lower gear to use en-
gine braking. Try to drive safely at all
time.

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

Specifications
Chassis number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle information code plate 10–3. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights (Sedan) 10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights (Hatchback) 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyres and wheels 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other specifications 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 10–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes regarding diesel fuel 10–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–18
Accessory boxes 6–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional equipment
(For regions where snow is encountered) 9–19
Anti–lock brake system (ABS)* 5–28. . . . . . . . .
Armrest* 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray 6–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio system anti-theft feature 6–26. . . . . . . . . .
Auto–speed (cruise) control* 5–36. . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning* 6–36. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission fluid* 9–4. . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission INVECS–II 4A/T,
Sports Mode 4A/T
(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic
Control System II) 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel-powered vehicles only) 8–21. . . . . . . .
Bonnet 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot lid (or tailgate) 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pedal free play 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 5–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 10–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo net* 6–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic converter 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central door locks 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a fuse 8–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing gears 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chassis number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Child-protection” rear doors 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle 7–2. . . . . . .
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 7–3. . . . . .
Clutch fluid* 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch pedal free play* 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination headlamps, dipper and turn
signal switch 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock 4–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving and alcohol 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economical driving 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric remote–controlled outside rear–view
mirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric window control* 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system) 2–2. . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency starting 8–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 10–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil 9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 8–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior and interior lamp operation 9–16. . . . . .
Filling the fuel tank 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lamp switch* 4–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel selection 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas
leakage 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 8–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Genuine parts 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher switch 4–18. . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp levelling switch 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp washer switch* 4–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated seats* 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater/Manual air conditioning* 6–30. . . . . . . . .
Hinges and latches lubrication 9–18. . . . . . . . . .
Horn switch 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If a tyre is punctured 8–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the vehicle breaks down 8–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indication and warning lamps 4–6. . . . . . . . . . .
Inside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of accessories 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation position for first–aid kit 6–50. . . . . . .
Instruments 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up the vehicle 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless entry system* 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view
mirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual window control* 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meter, gauge and indication/ warning lamp
operation 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modification / alterations to the electric or fuel
systems 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi centre display 4–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes regarding diesel fuel 10–17. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer/Tripmeter 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation of the automatic transmission
INVECS-II 5–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation under adverse driving conditions 8–2
Other specifications 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 5–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake 5–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake lever stroke 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance 10–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid 9–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering system 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnant women restraint 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear fog lamp switch 4–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear shelf panel
(Hatchback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NO TAG
Rear window demister switch 4–19. . . . . . . . . . .