Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically controls valve timing in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engine performance.
Note
► To protect the engine, the high-speed mode may not be selected while the engine coolant temperature is low.
See also:
Seat belt inspection
• Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed webbing and for cracked or deformed
metallic parts. Replace the belt assembly if it is defective.
• A dirty belt should be cleaned with neutral deterg ...
Cleaning the exterior 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, road deicing products.
► Soot and dust, i ...
History of the Carisma
The first Carismas arrived in the UK, in five-door hatch form only, at the
end of 1995. These two initial models consisted of an 89bhp 1.6, offered in GL
and GLX trim, and a 114bhp 1.8 in GLX and ...