Buying a Mitsubishi Carisma
This is a bit of a difficult one, as there's not too much to worry about, which is excellent news for you. So, provided you're buying a car with full service history, you shouldn't be in for any nasty shocks but check that the electric windows, locks and sunroof all work and that the air conditioner produces chilled air – fixing such items can be pricey.With turbo diesels, check for excessive smoke on hard acceleration - it could be a sign of worn turbo seals. Generally, though, these engines are trouble-free if the oil has been changed regularly.
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To change a tyre
1. On vehicles equipped with wheel covers, first remove the covers (refer to
“Wheel covers”). Then loosen the wheel nuts a quarter turn with the
wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts ...
Passing acceleration
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position, push the accelerator to the
floor. The Twin Clutch SST will automatically downshift.
Note
► In manual shift, downshifts do not take p ...
Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts are worn correctly while driving.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner system.
These be ...