What to do if the engine speed becomes unstable after the battery is replacedWhat to do if the engine speed becomes unstable after the battery is replaced - For emergencies - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

Mitsubishi Carisma / Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual / For emergencies / What to do if the engine speed becomes unstable after the battery is replaced

If the engine speed becomes unstable after the battery is replaced, reset the engine using the following method:

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Place the gearshift lever (manual transmission) in the ”N” (Neutral) or the selector lever (automatic transmission) in the ”P” (PARK) position. Stop the engine.
3. Restart the engine.
4. Turn off the air conditioning (if so equipped).
5. Allow the engine to warm up until the needle in the water temperature gauge stabilizes near the centre of the gauge.
6. Stop and restart the engine.
7. Allow the engine to idle for approximately 10 minutes.
8. When the engine speed stabilizes, the resetting procedure is complete.

NOTE

If the engine speed remains unstable after the resetting procedure has been performed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.

    See also:

    Stability control function
    The stability control function is designed to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid steering manoeuvres. It works by controlling the engine output and b ...

    Coming home light
    This function turns on the headlamps in the low beam setting for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. 1. Turn the combination headlamps and dipper switch ...

    Information screen display
    Brake warning display This warning is displayed if you drive with the parking brake still applied. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster only illuminates when the parking brake is applied. ...