2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA remote control

overview–Instruments and Controls
EB21AMFf
1-Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signal
switch
p. 4–12
Headlamp washer switch*
p. 4–17
2-Supplemental restraint system (for driver’s seat)

p. 3–22
Horn switch
p. 4–223-Meter and gauges
p. 4–2
4- Windscreen wiper and washer switch
p. 4–15
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchback
only)
p. 4–16
5-Ventilators
p. 6–29
6-Multi centre display
p. 4–24
Digital clock
p. 4–26
7-Hazard warning flasher switch
p. 4–18
8-Supplemental restraint system (for passenger’s seat)

p. 3–22
9-Front fog lamp switch*
p. 4–20
10 - Headlamp levelling switch
p. 4–13
11-Rheostat* (meter illumination control)
p. 4–21
12 - Rear fog lamp switch
p. 4–21
13 - Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors
switch*
p. 5–32
14 - Bonnet release lever
p. 2–8
15 - Auto-speed (cruise) control lever*
p. 5–36
16 - Ignition switch
p. 5–9
17 - Gearshift or selector lever
p. 5–14, 5–16
18 - A/T mode change over switch (vehicle with auto-
matic transmission INVECS-II 4A/T)
p. 5–21
19 - Ashtray
p. 6–46
20 - Cigarette lighter
p. 6–45
21 - Rear window demister switch
p. 4–19
22 -
Centre accessory box
p. 6–4723 - Heater/Air conditioning*
p. 6–30, 6–36
24 - Audio*
p. 6–2
EB21AMDf
LHD
B21A482t

overview–Instruments and Controls
1-Supplemental restraint system (for passenger’s seat)

p. 3–22
2-Hazard warning flasher switch
p. 4–18
3-Multi centre display
p. 4–24
Digital clock
p. 4–26
4-Ventilators
p. 6–29
5-Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signal
switch
p. 4–12
Headlamp washer switch*
p. 4–17
6-Meter and gauges
p. 4–2
7-Supplemental restraint system (for driver’s seat)

p. 3–22
Horn switch
p. 4–22
8- Windscreen wiper and washer switch
p. 4–15
Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchback
only)
p. 4–16
9-Rheostat* (meter illumination control)
p. 4–21
10 -
Headlamp levelling switch
p. 4–1311-Front fog lamp switch*
p. 4–20
12 - Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors
switch*
p. 5–32
13 - Rear fog lamp switch
p. 4–21
14 - Audio*
p. 6–2
15 - Heater/Air conditioning*
p. 6–30, 6–36
16 - Rear window demister switch
p. 4–19
17 - Centre accessory box
p. 6–47
18 - Cigarette lighter
p. 6–45
19 - Ashtray
p. 6–46
20 - A/T mode change over switch (vehicles with auto-
matic transmission INVECS II 4A/T)
p. 5–21
21 - Gearshift or selector lever
p. 5–14, 5–16
22 - Ignitition switch
p. 5–9
23 - Bonnet release lever
p. 2–8
24 - Auto-speed (cruise) control lever*
p. 5–36
RHD
B21A483t

Interior
EB21BMDf
1-Jack
p. 8–4
2-Rear shelf panel (Hatchback only)
p. NO TAG
3-Seat belts
p. 3–11
Adjustable seat belt anchor (for front seats)

p. 3–14
4-Room lamp (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
5-Electric window control*
p. 2–12
6-Central door lock switch
p. 2–7
7-Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-
rors lever*
p. 5–32
8-Sunroof switch*
p. 2–14
9-Room lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
10 - Spot lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
11-Spot lamp* (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
12 - Inside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
13 - Sun visors
p. 6–44
14 - Vanity mirror
p. 6–45
15 - Glove box
p. 6–48
16 - Tools
p. 8–3
17 - Spare wheel
p. NO TAG
18 - Armrest* (for rear seats)
p. 3–9
19 - Head restraints
p. 3–7
20 - Armrest* (for front seats)
p. 3–9
21 - Centre console box*
p. 6–49
22 - Supplemental restraint system–side air bag*

p. 3–31
23 - Heated seat switch*
p. 3–10
24 - Parking brake lever
p. 5–25
25 - Cup holder
p. 6–49
26 - Fuel filler door release lever
p. 5–3
27 - Seat
p. 3–2LHD
B21B476t

Interior
EB21BMEe
1-Glove box
p. 6–48
2-Vanity mirror
p. 6–45
3-Sun visors
p. 6–44
4-Inside rear-view mirror
p. 5–31
5-Sunroof switch*
p. 2–14
6-Room lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
7-Spot lamp (for vehicles with sunroof)
p. 4–22,
8–26, 8–37
8-Spot lamp* (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
9-Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view mir-
rors lever*
p. 5–32
10 - Central door lock switch
p. 2–8
11-Electric window control*
p. 2–12
12 - Room lamp (for vehicles without sunroof)

p. 4–22, 8–26, 8–37
13 - Seat belts
p. 3–11
Ajustable seat belt anchor (for front seats)

p. 3–14
14 - Spare wheel
p. NO TAG
15 - Tools
p. 8–3
16 - Seat
p. 3–2
17 - Fuel filler door release lever
p. 5–3
18 - Cup holder
p. 6–49
19 - Parking brake lever
p. 5–25
20 - Supplemental restraint system–side air bag*

p. 3–31
21 - Centre console box*
p. 6–49
22 - Armrest* (for front seats)
p. 3–9
23 - Head restraints
p. 3–7
24 - Armrest* (for rear seats)
p. 3–9
25 - Rear shelf panel (Hatchback only)
p. NO TAG
26 - Jack
p. 8–4RHD
B21B477t

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–5
CAUTION
(1) Make sure the doors are closed:
driving with doors incompletely
closed is very dangerous.
(2) Never leave children in the ve-
hicle unattended.
(3) Be careful not to lock the doors
while the key is inside the vehicle.
F12D010a
Keyless entry system*EF11B - He
Press the remote control switch, and all
doors and the boot lid (or tailgate) will be
locked or unlocked as desired. Pressing the
LOCK switch (1) or UNLOCK switch (2) will
turn on the indicator lamp (3).
To lockPress the LOCK switch (1), and all doors and
the boot lid (or tailgate) will be locked. When
they are locked, the turn-signal lamps blink
twice.
To unlockPress the UNLOCK switch (2), and all doors
and the boot lid (or tailgate) will be unlocked.
When they are unlocked, the turn-signal
lamps will be turned on for a few seconds.NOTE
(1) The keyless entry system does not op-
erate if the key is left in the “ACC” or
“ON” position, or the door or boot lid (or
tailgate) is open.
(2) If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed
and no door is opened within approxi-
mately 30 seconds: relocking will auto-
matically occur.
(3) The remote control switch will operate
within about 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever, the operating range of the remote
control switch may change if the vehicle
is located near a TV transmitting tower,
power station, or radio broadcasting sta-
tion.
(4) If the following conditions are observed
after pressing the remote control switch,
the battery inside the switch may need
to be replaced.
Replace the battery at your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.

The doors or boot lid (or tailgate)
cannot be locked or unlocked.

The indicator lamp glows dimly, or
does not light.
(5) If you lose your remote control switch or
you need another one, please order a
new one at your authorized MITSUBI-
SHI dealer.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–6
(6) If you wish to add a remote control
switch, please contact your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. A maximum of 4
remote control switches are available
for your vehicle.
CAUTION
(1) Do not leave the remote control
switch where it may be exposed
to heat caused by the direct rays
of the sun.
(2) The remote control switch is a
precision electronic device.
Therefore, pay attention to the fol-
lowing.

Avoid knocking the remote
control switch hard against
other objects or dropping it.

Keep the remote control
switch dry.

Do not disassemble the re-
mote control switch.
F12C041a
“Child-protection” rear doorsEF12C-Af
1-Lock
2-Free
Child protection helps to prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear doors cannot be opened using the in-
side handle.
To open the rear door while the child protec-
tion is in use, pull the outside door handle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the
child protection mechanism does not func-
tion.
CAUTION
When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection
to prevent accidental door opening
which may cause an accident.

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.

Starting and driving
Running-in recommendations 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel selection 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the fuel tank 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic converter 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economical driving 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tr ailer towing 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission INVECS–II 4A/T,
Sports Mode 4A/T
(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic
Control System II) 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation of the automatic transmission
INVECS-II 5–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake 5–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 5–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 5–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti–lock brake system (ABS)* 5–28. . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel height adjustment 5–30. . . . . . . . . .
Power steering system 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear-view mirror 5–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual remote-controlled outside rear-view
mirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric remote–controlled outside
rear–view mirrors* 5–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control (TCL)* 5–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto–speed (cruise) control* 5–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . .