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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Roof antenna
To remove the roof antenna, turn it counterclockwise.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the roof antenna before entering an automatic car wash or
other low-roofed area.
NOTE
Be sure to remove the ante ...
Water temperature gauge
The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the
ignition switch is “ON”.
CAUTION
If the indication needle enters the overheating zone while the engine is
runn ...
Vehicle equipped with steel wheels
Tighten the wheel nuts (tapered nuts) until the tapered parts of the wheel nuts
make light contact with the seats of the wheel holes and the wheel is not loose.
With a spare wheel, tighten the whee ...