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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Active stability control (ASC)
The Active Stability Control (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake
system (ABS), traction control function and stability control function to help maintain
the vehicle’s control and ...
To lock without using the key
Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked position, and close the door (2).
Note
► The driver’s door cannot be locked using the inside lock knob while the driver’s
door is opened. ...
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. The brake fluid level must be between
the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir. The fluid level falls slightly with
wear of the brake pads ...