2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS seats

Seat and seat belts
2-5
2 Seat adjustment
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Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are comfortable and that
you can reach the pedals, steering wheel, switches etc. while
retaining a clear field of vision.
WARNING
!●Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This
can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an
accident. After adjustments are made, ensure the
seating is locked in position by attempting to move
the seat forward and rearward without using the
adjusting mechanism.●It is extremely dangerous to ride in the luggage area
of a vehicle. Also, the luggage area and rear seats
should never be used as a play area by children. In a
collision, people or children riding unrestrained in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Do not allow people or children to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts, and make sure that everyone travelling in
your vehicle is in a seat and wearing a seat belt, or in
the case of a child is strapped in a child restraint.
●To minimize the risk of personal injury in the event
of a collision or sudden braking, the seatbacks
should always be in the almost upright position
while the vehicle is in motion. The protection pro-
vided by the seat belts may be reduced significantly
when the seatback is reclined. There is greater risk
that the passenger will slide under the seat belt,
resulting in serious injury, when the seatback is
reclined.
CAUTION
!●Make sure the seat is adjusted by an adult or with
adult supervision for correct and safe operation.●Do not place a cushion or the like between your back
and the seatback while driving. The effectiveness of
the head restraints will be reduced in the event of an
accident.●When sliding the seats, be careful not to catch your
hand or foot.●When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay
careful attention to the rear seat passengers.
WARNING
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2-8 Seat and seat belts
2
Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
NOTE●Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins, nee-
dles, or other pointed objects into it.
●When cleaning the seat, do not use benzene, gasoline,
alcohol, or other organic solvents; this might damage the
surface of the seat and also the heater element.
●If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat, allow it
to dry thoroughly before attempting to use the heater.
1- Heater high (for quick heating).
2- Heater off.
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm).
CAUTION
!●Operate in the high position for quick heating. Once
the seat is warm, set the heater to low to keep it
warm. Slight variations in seat temperature may be
felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by
the operation of the heater’s internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.
●If the following types of persons use the heated seats,
they might become too hot or receive minor burns
(red skin, heat blisters, etc.):
• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcohol or sleep
inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)
●Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other material with
high heat insulation properties on the seat while
using the heater; this might cause the heater element
to overheat.●Turn the heater off immediately if it appears to be
malfunctioning during use.
CAUTION
!
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Seat and seat belts
2-9
2 Second seat
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When a person is sitting in the middle seating position of the
second seat in a cabin with 7-person seats, adjust the head
restraints to heights at which they lock in position. Refer to
“Head restraints” on page 2-19.NOTE●It is possible to adjust each side of the second seats for-
ward and backward independently of the other side, to
adjust the seatback angle independently on each side, and
to fold up the seat cushion independently on each side.
To adjust forward or backward
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Pull the seat adjusting left- or right-hand lever and adjust the
seat forward or backward to the desired position. After adjust-
ment, release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in position.6-person seat
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Seat and seat belts
2-11
2
Armrest
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6-person seatTo adjust the armrest angle, tip the armrest forward and then
raise it to the desired position.
To return the armrest to its original position, raise it backward.
WARNING
!●When a person is sitting in the middle seating posi-
tion of the second seat in a cabin with 7-person seats,
the two sides of the second seat must have the same
forward/backward position and the same seatback
angle. Otherwise, the seat belt for the middle seating
position may not be adequately effective in the event
of hard braking or a collision.
CAUTION
!●The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring
loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is operated. When using the
lever, sit close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.7-person seat
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Seat and seat belts
2-17
2 Third seat
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When sitting in the third seat, adjust the head restraints to
heights at which they lock in position. Refer to “Head
restraints” on page 2-19.To recline the seatback
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In order to recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, pull the
seatback lock lever up, and then lean backward to the desired
position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in that
position.NOTE●It is possible to adjust the seatback angle independently on
each side of the seats.
CAUTION
!●The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring
loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is operated. When using the
lever, sit close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.
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Seat and seat belts
2-21
2 Making a luggage area
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CAUTION
!●The head restraints for the seats differ in shape and
size. When installing head restraints, make sure the
head restraints are fitted in their respective seats.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury if
involved in an accident.
WARNING
!●If required, always operate the seating before the
vehicle is in motion.●After seat operations are made, ensure the seating is
locked in position by attempting to move the seat
and seatback forward and rearward without using
the adjusting mechanism.●The luggage area in the rear of the vehicle should
never be used as a play area by children. Children
should be seated with seat belts fastened when the
vehicle is in motion. Be sure that the rear seatbacks
are returned to their fully upright position and
locked in place.
CAUTION
!●Do not stack luggage above the seatback height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result due to
restricted rear vision or unrestrained objects enter-
ing the passenger compartment during sudden
braking.●Make sure that the seat is operated by an adult. If it
is operated by a child, an unexpected accident might
occur.●When folding or storing the seat, be sure not to
catch your hand or leg.
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2-22 Seat and seat belts
2
Stowing the third seat
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The third seat can be stowed under the floor to create a luggage
area.NOTE●Each side of the third seats can be stowed independently
of the other.To s t o w1. Remove the head restraints from the third seats.
(Refer to “Head restraints” on page 2-19.)
2. Fold the seatback forward and make sure it is securely
retained against the seat cushion.
(Refer to “Folding the seatbacks forward” on page 2-18.)NOTE●The seatback cannot be retained if any object is trapped
between the seatback and seat cushion.
●If the seatback is not retained against the seat cushion
when the seat is stowed, it may get caught on the floor and
prevent the seat from being returned to its original posi-
tion.3. Pull the belt (A) on the back of the seat cushion until it
clicks.
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Seat and seat belts
2-25
2 Making a flat seat
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By removing the head restraints and fully reclining the seat-
backs of the seats, one large flat seat is achieved.
WARNING
!●Never drive with luggage or passengers on the flat
seat. This is highly dangerous.
In a collision, people or children riding unrestrained
in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
Do not allow people or children to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts, and make sure that everyone travelling in
your vehicle is in a seat and wearing a seat belt, or in
the case of a child is strapped in a child restraint.
In the interest of their safety, children should not be
allowed to adjust the seats.
CAUTION
!●To make a flat seat, stop the vehicle in a safe place.●Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an adult.
If it is adjusted by a child, an unexpected accident
might occur.●When sliding the seat, be sure not to catch your
hand or leg.●Do not walk around on top of the seats after they
have been laid flat.●To ensure the seats are locked securely, attempt to
move them back and forth.●Do not jump on, or impact the seatbacks heavily.●To raise the seatback, sit on the seat and put a hand
on the seatback and raise slowly. Never have a child
do this operation, or an unexpected accident may
result.
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