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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Security alarm system
The security alarm system is for alerting the surrounding area of suspicious
behaviour to prevent unlawful entry into the vehicle by operating an alarm if a
door, the tailgate or the bonnet is ope ...
Side airbag system
The side airbags (A) are contained in the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
The side airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is
impacted, even with no passenger in th ...
“ASC OFF” switch
The ASC is automatically activated when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position. You can deactivate the system by pressing down the “ASC OFF” switch
for 3 seconds or longer.
Wh ...