2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA tow

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–4
F12A016a
Doors
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Operation from outside the
vehicle
1-Insert or remove the key
2-Lock
3-Unlock
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Operation from inside the vehicle
1-Lock
2-Unlock
Pull the inside door handle toward you to
open the door.
When the inside door handle of the front door
is pulled, the door can be opened even if the
door is locked.
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To lock the front door without a
key
Press the inside lock button (1), and close
the door (2).
“Forgotten-key-prevention”
mechanism
If the lock button of the driver’s door is
pressed while the driver’s door is opened,
the lock will be automatically released.
To lock the rear doors
Press the inside lock button (1), and close
the door (2).

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.
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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
2–8
F12B078a
Central door lock switch
1-Unlock
2-Lock
A-Vehicle equipped with manual window
control
B-Vehicle equipped with electric window
control
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BonnetEF13A-Ej
To open
Pull the release lever towards you to unlock
the bonnet.
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Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety
lock.
NOTE
Only open the bonnet when the wipers are
in the parked position. Failure to do so may
cause paint/body damage.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–13
G28A051a
To unfastenHold the latch plate and push the button on
the buckle.
NOTE
As the belt retracts automatically, keep the
latch plate held while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle.
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Rear–centre three–point seat belt
The rear–centre three–point seat belt must
be worn correctly as shown in the illustration.
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1. Pull the seat belt and fit tongue (A) into
the black buckle (C).
2. Push tongue (B) firmly into the red
buckle (D).

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–14
G28A112a
When the rear–centre three–point seat belt
is not being used, stow the tongues as
shown in the illustration.
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Adjustable seat belt anchor
(front seats)
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The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Move the seat belt anchor up or down with
the lock knob (A) depressed.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat belt anchor,
set it at a position that is sufficiently
high so that the belt will make full con-
tact with your shoulder but will not
touch your neck.
Seat belt with pre-tensioner mech-
anism and force-limiter mechan-
ism
EG28H–M
The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat
each have a seat belt equipped with a pre–
tensioner mechanism.
Pre–tensioner mechanismThe pre–tensioner mechanisms will retract
their respective seat belts instantaneously,
thus maximizing the seat belt’s effective-
ness, if there is a frontal impact severe
enough to injure the driver and/or front pass-
enger and the ignition switch is in the ”ON”
position.
WARNING
To o btain the best results from your
pre–tensioner seat belt, make sure
you do the following:

Adjust the seat to the proper posi-
tion.
Refer to the ”Seat adjustment” on
page 3–2.

Fasten your seat belt properly.
Refer to the ”Seat belts” on page
3–11.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–9
Charge warning lamp - redED54A–Ra
This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned
“ON”, and goes off after the engine has started.
CAUTION
If it illuminates while the engine is running,
there is a problem in the charging system. In
this case, immediately park your vehicle in a
safe place and contact your nearest author-
ized MITSUBISHI dealer.

Abnormality in the charging system

Broken alternator belt
Check engine indication lamp - amberED85AAKa
This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic system
which monitors the emissions, engine and automatic
transmission control systems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this
lamp illuminates or flashes. Although your vehicle will
usually be drivable and not need towing, have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If it does
not go off after a few seconds, take the vehicle to an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
(1) Prolonged driving with this lamp on may
cause further damage to the emission
control system. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
(2) If the lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, have the system checked at an auth-
orized MITSUBISHI dealer.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4–15
Type 1
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Windscreen wiper and
washer switch
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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
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Type 2-Misting function. The wipers will op-
erate once.
-Off-Intermittent operation–Slow
–Fast
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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
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Rear window wiper and
washer switch (Hatchback)
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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