2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS Owner's Manual (in English)

Seat and seat belts
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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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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.
WARNING
!●To ensure the seat is locked securely, try to move the
seat forward or backward without using the adjust-
ing lever.7-person seat
6-person seat
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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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7-person seatTo use the armrest, fold it down.
To return to the original position, push it backward (into the
seatback) until it is flush with the seat.NOTE●Do not stand or sit on the armrest. It could break.
To get in and out of the third seat
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The lever can be used to make getting in and out easier.
Fold the seatback forward, then slide the entire seat forward.
To return the seat, slide the entire seat fully backward to retain
it and then raise the seatback.
After returning the seat, gently try to move it forward and
backward to check that it is securely retained.1- To get in or out
2- To get out
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Folding up the seat cushion
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It is possible to create a luggage area by folding up the seat
cushion and moving the seat forward.
WARNING
!●Do not drive the vehicle with the seatback folded
forward. The seat is not retained with the seatback
in this position, so serious injuries could be suffered
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.●Use a foot to operate the pedal (2).
WARNING
!●Do not allow a passenger to sit on the seat or a child
to play on it with the seat cushion folded up.
Otherwise, serious injuries could be suffered in the
event of hard braking.
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.
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To f o l d1. If the seatback is reclined, raise it to the initial locked
position.
(Refer to “To recline the seatback” on page
2-10
.)
2. With the lever pulled on the side you wish to fold, fold up
the seat cushion.
To r e t u r nWith the lever pulled, return the seat cushion to its original
position.
Then, check that the seat is securely retained.NOTE●With the seat in its forward most position, the seat cushion
cannot be returned to its original position.
6-person seat
7-person seat
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To adjust the seat forward or backward with the seat
cushion folded upAdjust the seat forward or backward with the lever pulled.
After making the adjustment, gently try to move it forward and
backward to check that it is securely retained.
NOTE●The seat can slide further forward only when the seat
cushion is folded up.
6-person seat
7-person seat
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To adjust the seat cushion angle
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If, while raising the seat cushion, you release the lever when
the seat cushion reaches some desired angle, the seat cushion
will be held at that angle.6-person seat
7-person seat
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