2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN Light

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Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated
with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position. Operate the switch as indicated by arrows. The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.1- Heater high (for quick heating). 2- Heater off.3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm).
CAUTION
!●
Switch off seat heat
ers when not in use.
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Operate in the high positi
on 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.
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If the following types of p
ersons use the heated seats,
they might become too ho
t or receive minor burns
(red skin, heat blisters, etc.):• Children, elderly or ill people • People with sensitive skin • Excessively tired people • People under the influe
nce of alcohol or sleep
inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)
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Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins, needles, or other poin
ted objects into it.
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Do not use a blanket, cushio
n, or other material with
high heat insulation prop
erties on the seat while
using the heater; this migh
t cause the heater element
to overheat.
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When cleaning the seat,
do not use benzene, gaso-
line, alcohol, or other organic solvents; this might damage the surface of the
seat and also the heater
element.
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If water or any other liquid
is spilled on the seat,
allow it to dry thoroughly
before attempting to use
the heater.
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Turn the heater off immediately if it appears to be malfunctioning during use.CAUTION
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Rear seats (3-door models)*/ Second seats (5-door models)*
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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
!●
When a person is sitting in
the middle seating posi-
tion of the rear seats (3-door models)/second seats (5-door models), pull up the head restraint to a height at which it locks in
position. Be sure to make
this adjustment before starting to drive. Serious injuries could otherwise be
suffered as the result of
an impact. Refer to “Head restraints” on page 2-16.
3-door models 5-door models
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Third seat (5
-door models)
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To recline the seatback
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In order to recline th
e seatback, lean forw
ard slightly, pull the
seatback lock lever as shown in
the illustration, and then lean
backward to the desired positio
n and release the lever. The
seatback will lock in that position.
Head restraints
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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 seat
back or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.
WARNING
!●
Driving without the head
restraints in place can
cause you and your passengers serious injury or death in an accident. To re
duce the risk of injury in
an accident, always make sure the head restraintsare installed and properly
positioned when the seat
is occupied.
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Never place a cushion or si
milar device on the seat-
back. This can adversely af
fect head restraint per-
formance by increasing
the distance between your
head and the restraint.
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3. Push the seat until you hear
a “click” and the seat locks
securely.
To replaceRaise the seatback until it locks securely into place.Push lightly on the seatback to
confirm that it has actually been
secured.
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2. Push the seat until you hear a “click” and the seat locks
securely.
3. Raise the seatback until it
locks securely into place.
Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has actually been secured.
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3. Push knob (A) forward, a
nd raise the seatback until it
locks securely into place. After the operation, push lightly on the seatback to con- firm that it has act
ually been secured.
4. Refit the luggage floor board and head restraints.
Removing the third seat
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To create more luggage space, you can remove the third seat.
CAUTION
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For safety, do not allow children to remove or refit the seat.
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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.
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5. Push the knob (B) forward, rais
e the seatback until it locks
securely into place. After the operation, push the
seatback lightly to confirm
that it has actually been secured.
6. Refit the head restraints.
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 passengers
on the flat seat. This is
highly dangerous.CAUTION
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To make a flat seat, stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Make sure the seat is adju
sted by an adult or with
adult supervision for corr
ect and safe operation.
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When sliding the seat, be
sure not to catch your
hand or leg.
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Do not walk around on top of the seats after they have been laid flat.
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To ensure the seats are locked securely, attempt to move them back and forth.
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Do not jump on, or impact the seatbacks heavily.
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To raise the seatback, pu
t a hand on the seatback
and raise slowly. Never have a child do this opera- tion, or an unexpected
accident may result.
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3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness as desired.To unfasten Hold the latch plate and pu
sh the button on the buckle.
NOTE●
As the belt retracts automatically, keep the latch plate held while retracting so that the belt stows slowly. Failure to dothis could damage the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp
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The seat belt warning lamp is located on the instrument panel.A tone and warning lamp are used to remind the driver to fas- ten the seat belt. When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the warn- ing lamp will illuminate and a tone will sound for about 6 sec- onds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened for approximately 1 minute later, the warning lamp will flash andthe tone sound intermittently (each 12 times) when the vehicle is driven. If the driver subseq
uently unfastens the seat belt
while driving, the warning lamp and tone will issue furtherwarnings. 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
warnings will stop.
WARNING
!●
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.
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The seat belts must not be twisted when worn.
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