At extreme cold ambient temperatureAt extreme cold ambient temperature  - Starting - Starting and driving - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal about halfway while cranking the engine. Once the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal.

CAUTION

When starting the engine, make sure that you press on the brake pedal. At extreme cold ambient temperature, move your foot to the brake pedal immediately after the engine has started.

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