2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN seats

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Front seats
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To adjust forward or backward
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Manual typePull the seat adjusting lever
and adjust the seat forward or
backward to the desired positi
on, and release the adjusting
lever.
Power typeAdjust the seat by operating
the switch as indicated by the
arrows.NOTE●
To prevent the battery from running down, operate the power seat with the engine running.
WARNING
!●
To ensure the seat is locked securely, try to move the seat forward or backward
without using the adjust-
ing lever.
1- Adjustment forward 2- Adjustment backward
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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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NOTE●
Each seatback can be adjusted by the lever on its side.
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On 5-door models, each of the
second seat’s sidebacks (A)
is foldable. When either side
of the seatback is reclined to
a new position, its sideback automatically folds inward accordingly.
Armrest
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For rear seats (3-door models)Press the button (A) at the top
of the armrest and allow the
armrest to drop down.
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.
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For second seats (5-door models)Lift the centre head restraint an
d then tilt the armrest for use as
illustrated.NOTE●
Do not stand or sit on the
armrest. It could break.
To get in and out of the third seat (5-door models)
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Getting in and out of the third seat can be made easily by fold- ing the second seat. Refer to “Folding the rear seats (3-door models) / Folding the second seats (5-door models)” on page 2-22.
CAUTION
!●
When storing the armrest, push the armrest securely to prevent it from falling down while driv- ing the vehicle.
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Making a luggage area
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CAUTION
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The head restraints for the seats differ in shape and size. When installing head restraints, make sure thehead restraints are fitted
in their respective seats.
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CAUTION
!●
Do not stack luggage above
the seatback height.
Secure the luggage firmly. Serious accidents could result due to unrestrained objects entering the pa
ssenger compartment during
sudden braking.
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When folding, storing or removing the seat, be sure not to catch your hand or leg.
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Folding the rear seats (3-door models) / Folding the second seats (5-door models)
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To create luggage space, you can
fold the rear (3-door models)/
second (5-door models) seats.If your vehicle is equipped with the third seat, by folding the second seat, you can get in and out easier.
To f o l d1. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear shelf (3-door mod-
els) / cargo area cover (5-door models), remove it before performing the following steps. Refer to “Rear shelf (3-door models)” on page 5-101 and“Cargo area cover (5-door models)” on page 5-103.
2. Lift up the knob (A) behind th
e seatback, then tilt the seat-
back forward.
WARNING
!●
When driving the vehicle, do not allow anyone to sit on the third seat if the seco
nd seat is in the folded-
down position. The second seat could tip rearwardin the event of hard brakin
g or a collision, resulting
in serious injuries.
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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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