Cleaning the outside of your vehicleCleaning the outside of your vehicle  - Vehicle care - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

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 powder from factories, chemical substance (acids, alkalis, coal-tar, etc.).
  • Droppings from birds, carcasses of insects, tree sap, etc.
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Selection of engine oil (petrol-powered vehicle)
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature. For 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 and 5W-40 viscosity grade, use only ACEA A3 classification. (2) Use eng ...

Waxing
Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence of dust and road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply a wax solution after washing the vehicle, or at least once every three months to assist displa ...

Seat
1-Front seat ► To adjust forward or backward ® ► To recline the seatback ® ► To adjust seat height (driver’s side only) ® ► Heated seats ® 2-Rear seat ► A ...