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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Running-in recommendations
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km, it is advisable to drive
your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long life
as well as future economy and perform ...
Parking brake
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully apply the parking
brake lever sufficiently to hold the vehicle. ...
Side air bag system (front seat only)
The side air bags are contained in the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
The label shown here is attached to the seatbacks with a side air bag.
The side air bag is designed to inflate only o ...