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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Information screen (when the ignition switch is turned from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position or the operation mode is changed from OFF to ON)
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the display screen switches in the following order. 1- Screen when the ignition switch or the opera ...

Engine compartment
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and end of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges, crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing road chemicals and other corrosive materia ...

Storage spaces
CAUTION • Never leave lighters, cans of carbonated drink, and spectacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so lighters and other flamm ...