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1-8 Locking and unlocking
1
To lock or unlock from inside the vehiclePull the inside door handle towards you to open the door.NOTE●The driver’s door can be opened without using the lock
knob by pulling on the inside door handle.
All other doors and the tailgate are unlocked at the same
time.
To lock without using the keyFront passenger’s door, Rear doorSet the inside lock knob (1) to the locked position and close the
door (2).NOTE●The driver’s door cannot be locked using the inside lock
knob while the driver’s door is opened.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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1-9
1 Central door locks
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NOTE●Each of the doors can be locked or unlocked independ-
ently by using the inside lock knob.
●Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the central door locking systems built-in
protection circuit and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about one minute before operating the
inside lock knob or the key.
●When the driver’s door is open, neither the key nor the
lock knob can be used to lock it.
All of the doors and the tailgate can be locked and unlocked as
described hereafter.
Driver’s door with keyTurn the key in the driver’s door towards the front of the vehi-
cle to lock the doors and the tailgate, and towards the rear of
the vehicle to unlock the doors and the tailgate.1- Lock
2- Unlock
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1-11
1 Tailgate
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NOTE●Locking/unlocking of the driver’s door by using the key,
inside lock knob (driver side) or keyless entry system (if
so equipped) also locks/unlocks the tailgate.
CAUTION
!●When driving with a child in the rear seat, please
use the child protection to prevent accidental door
opening which may cause an accident.
WARNING
!●It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause uncon-
sciousness and even death.●When opening and closing the tailgate, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
CAUTION
!●Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
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1-12 Locking and unlocking
1
To lock or unlock from outside the vehicle
(Except for vehicles with keyless entry system)To lock or unlock from inside the vehicle
The tailgate can be locked or unlocked by using the inside lock
knob (driver side), regardless of the position of the ignition
key.
If the tailgate is locked or unlocked by using the inside lock
knob (driver side), it can still be locked or unlocked with the
key.NOTE●Repeated continuous operating between lock and unlock
could cause the central door locks’ built-in protection cir-
cuit to prevent the system from operating. If this occurs,
wait about one minute before operating the inside lock
knob.
1- Insert (or remove) the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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1
NOTE●Repeated operation with the engine stopped will run down
the battery. Operate the window switches only while the
engine is running.Driver’s switchesThe driver’s switches can be used to operate all door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the switch is fully pressed down/pulled up, the door window
automatically opens/closes completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window
4- Rear right door window
5- Lock switch
WARNING
!●Before operating the electric window control, make
sure that nothing is capable of being trapped (head,
hand, finger, etc.).●Never leave the vehicle without removing the key.●Never leave a child (or other person who might not
be capable of safe operation of the electric window
control) in the vehicle alone.Driver’s switch (RHD)
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1-24 Locking and unlocking
1
NOTE●The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion.
If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this position,
wind throbs is lower than with the sunroof fully open.
●When leaving the vehicle unattended, make sure you
close the sunroof and remove the ignition key.
●Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snow fall or during extreme cold).
●Do not sit or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or roof
opening edge.●Release the switch as soon as the sunroof reaches the fully
open or fully closed position.
●If the sunroof does not operate when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, we recom-
mend you to have the sunroof checked.
●Depending on the models of ski carriers or roof carriers,
the sunroof may contact with the carrier when the sunroof
is tilted up. Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if such
a ski carrier or a roof carrier is installed.
●Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the
vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.
●Be careful, not to put any wax on the weatherstrip (black
rubber) around the sunroof opening. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with
the sunroof.
●After washing the vehicle or after it has rained, wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
●Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine station-
ary will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof while
the engine is running.
WARNING
!●Do not put head, hands or anything else out of the
sunroof opening while driving the vehicle.●Never leave a child (or other person who might not
be capable of safe operation of the sunroof switch) in
the vehicle alone.●Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing is capable of being trapped (head, hand, finger,
etc.).
CAUTION
!●The safety mechanism is cancelled just before the
sunroof is fully closed. This allows the sunroof to
close completely.
Therefore be especially careful that no fingers are
trapped in the sunroof.
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2-36 Seat and seat belts
2
When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the warn-
ing lamp will come on and a tone will sound for about 6 sec-
onds. If the front seat belt remains unfastened approximately
1 minute later, the warning lamp will flash and the tone sound
intermittently (each 12 seconds) when the vehicle is driven. If
the passenger subsequently unfastens the seat belt while driv-
ing, the warning lamp and tone will issue further warnings.
And if the seat belt remains unfastened, the warning lamp and
tone will issue further warnings each time the vehicle starts
moving from a stop. When the seat belt is fastened, the warn-
ings will stop. NOTE●When luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, a sen-
sor in the seat cushion may, depending on the weight and
position of the luggage, cause the warning tone to sound
and the warning lamp to come on.
Adjustable seat belt anchor (front seats)
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The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Move the seat belt anchor (A) down with the lock knob (B)
depressed. To move the anchor up, slide it without depressing
the lock knob.
WARNING
!●In order to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury
in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.
WARNING
!●When adjusting the seat belt anchor, set it at a posi-
tion that is sufficiently high so that the belt will
make full contact with your shoulder but will not
touch your neck.●Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only when the vehi-
cle is not in motion.●Make sure the anchor is securely locked in position
after adjusting it.
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2
Suitability for various seating positions
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6-person seat*1: With front passenger’s air bag deactivated by means of front passenger’s air bag ON-OFF switchKey of letters to be inserted in the above table:●U- Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
●UF- Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
●L- Suitable for particular child restraints (MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine parts).
●B- Built-in restraint approved for this mass group.
●X- Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
Mass Group
Seating Position
Front Passenger
Rear Outboard
Intermediate Outboard
Activated
Air Bag
Deactivated
Air Bag*
1
Left side
Right side
0 - Up to 10 kg (0-9 months) X X U U U
0+ - Up to 13 kg (0-2 years) X
L*
2
U, L*
2
U, L*
2
U, L*
2
I- 9 to 18 kg
(9 months-4 years)L*
3
L*
3
U, L*
3
U, L*
3
U, L*
3
II & III - 15 to 36 kg (4–12 years)
L*
4
L*
4
U, L*
4
U, L*
4
U, L*
4
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