Vehicle careVehicle care  - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is necessary to perform regular maintenance using the proper procedures. Always maintain your vehicle in compliance with any environmental pollution control regulations. Carefully select the materials used for washing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain corrosives; if in doubt, contact your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for assistance in the selection of these materials.

CAUTION

Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poisonous. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or drop them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a container to clean your vehicle, always follow the instructions and always open your vehicle doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the following to clean your vehicle:

  • Gasoline
  • Benzine
  • Naphtha
  • Carbon Tetrachloride
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Acetone
  • Paint Thinner
  • Turpentine
  • Lacquer Thinner

These are all dangerous, and can damage your vehicle.

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Seat belt pretensioner system and force limiter system
The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat each have a seat belt equipped with a pretensioner system. Pretensioner system When the ignition switch or the operation mode is under the followin ...

Lumbar support adjustment (driver’s side only)
A lumbar support adjustment is located in the seatback of the driver’s seat. the support has a two position adjustment. 1- Strong 2- Weak ...

Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
If the following is left on your vehicle, it may cause corrosion, discolouration and stains, wash the vehicle as soon as possible. Seawater, anti-freeze for road use. Soot and dust, iron powde ...