2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Owner's Manual (in English)

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To return
1. Remove the retaining bands while supporting the seat byhand. Store the retaining bands in their original positions,
then gently lower the seat.
2. Push the seat downward until it clicks into place. Then
check that the seat is securely locked in position by trying
to lift the back of the seat cushion.
Bench seat*
Separated seat (5-door models)*

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3. Adjust the seat’s fore-aft position as desired, then pushdown the seatback locking lever and raise the seatback
until it locks. Push lightly on the seat to confirm that it has
been securely retained.
Bench seat*
Separated seat (5-door models)*

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Removing the rear seat
(5-door models, separated seat only)
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To create more luggage space, yo u can remove the rear seat.
NOTE●Each side of the rear seat can be removed independently
of the other side.
● On vehicles equipped with a rear shelf panel, remove the
rear shelf panel.
(Refer to “Rear shelf panel” on page 5-70.)
To remove
1. Move the front seat to a position forward of the middle of
its fore-aft adjustment range. (Refer to “To adjust forward
or backward” on page 2-5.)
2. Place each head restraint in its lowest position. (Refer to “Head restraints” on page 2-10.)
3. Move the rear seat fully fo rward, then fold the seatback
forward until it is held securely . (Refer to “To adjust for-
ward or backward” on page 2-9 and “Folding the seat-
backs forward” on page 2-13.)
NOTE● If you do not move the rear seat fully forward, you will
not be able to fold the seatback forward. 4. Pull up the lock release leve
r (A) at the back of the seat
cushion. With the lock release lever still pulled, lift the
whole seat forward.
CAUTION!
● Be careful not to trap your hands or feet when
removing or refitting the seat. Also, be careful not to
drop or trip over the seat. If necessary, have some-
one help you remove it.
CAUTION!
●Do not slide the rear seat while pulling the lock
release lever. The fittings of the lock mechanism will
bend, possibly making unlocking impossible.

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5. Pull the rear seat lock knob (B) to unlock the rear seat,
then lift the rear seat to remove it.To r e f i t
1. Fit the rear seat mounting (A) onto the retaining bar (B), then tilt the rear seat lock knob (C) and check that the
hook is securely attached to the retaining bar.
CAUTION!
● Do not sit or place luggage on the removed seat. Any
weight placed on the fold ed seat could deform the
seat mountings, preventing the seat from being
locked securely onto the floor.

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2. Gently tip the seat while supporting it by hand. Push theentire seat downward until it clicks into place. Check that
the seat is securely locked in position by trying to lift the
back of the seat cushion. 3. Adjust the seat’s fore-aft position as desired, then push
down the seatback locking le ver and raise the seatback
until it locks. Push lightly on the seat to confirm that it has
been securely retained.

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To protect you and your passengers
in the event of an accident,
it is important that the seat belts are worn correctly while driv-
ing.
The front seat belts have a pre-tensioner system. These belts
are used in the same way as a conventional seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pre-tensioner system and force limiter sys-
tem” on page 2-29.
WARNING!
● Always place the should er belt over your shoulder
and across your chest. Never put it behind you or
under your arm.
● One seat belt should be used by only one person.
Doing otherwise can be dangerous.
●The seat belt will provid e its wearer with maximum
protection if the recliner seatback is placed in the
fully upright position. When the seatback is
reclined, there is a greater risk that the passenger
will slide under the belt, especially in a forward
impact accident, and may be injured by the belt or
by striking the instrument panel or seatbacks.
● Seat belts should always be worn by every adult who
drives or rides in this ve hicle, and by all children
who are large enough to wear seat belts properly.
● Remove any twists when using the belt.
●No modifications or additions should be made by the
user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting
devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to
remove slack.
●To reduce the risk of seri ous or fatal injury in an
accident, including the depl oyment of the driver air
bag, the driver should adjust the driver’s seat to the
rearmost position that still allows good visibility and
good control of the steeri ng wheel, the brake and
accelerator, and vehicle controls.

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3-point type seat belt
(with emergency locking mechanism)
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This type of belt requires no length adjustment. Once worn, the
belt adjusts itself to the movement of wearer, but in the event of
a sudden or strong shock, the belt automatically locks to hold
the wearer’s body.
To fasten
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the latch plate.
NOTE● When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a locked con-
dition, pull the belts once forcefully and then return them.
After that, pull the belts out slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a “click” is heard.
WARNING!
● Never hold a child in your arms or on your lap when
travelling in this vehicle, even if you are wearing
your seat belt. To do so risks severe or fatal injury to
your child in a collision or sudden stop.
● Always adjust the belt to a snug fit.

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3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness as desired.
NOTE●The 3-point type seat belts in the rear outboard seating
positions are equipp ed with an automatic locking retractor
(ALR) mechanism.
If you pull the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the
retractor will switch to its ALR child restraint installation
mode and lock, thus preventing further movement.
If this happens, you should sw itch the retractor back to its
emergency locking retractor (ELR) mode by taking off the
seat belt and fully rewinding it. You should then wear the
seat belt again.
(Refer to “Installing a child restraint system to a 3-point
type seat belt (with emerge ncy/automatic locking mecha-
nism)” on page 2-42.)
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button on the buckle.
NOTE● As the belt retracts automatical ly, keep the latch plate held
while retracting so that the belt stows slowly. Failure to do
this could damage the vehicle.
CAUTION!
● Never wear the lap portio n of the belt across your
abdomen. During accident s it can press sharply
against abdomen and increa se the risk of injury.
●The seat belts must not be twisted when worn.