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2-16 Seat and seat belts
2
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.
●
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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2
Adjustable seat belt
anchor (front seats)
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The seat belt anchor he
ight can be adjusted.
Move the seat belt anchor down with the lock knob (A) depressed. To move the anchor up, slide it without depressing the lock knob (A).
Rear / second, third seat belt storage*
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When the seat belt is not in use, store it as shown in the illustra-tion.
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.
Anchor down Anchor up
3-door models 5-door models
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2
Installing a child restra
int system to a 3-point
type seat belt
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Installation:1. Fasten the seat belt to secu
re the child restraint system.
Make sure you hear a “click” when you insert the latchplate in the buckle.
2. Remove all slack by using the locking clip.
3. Push and pull the child restraint in all directions to be sure
it is secure.
3-door models 5-door models
WARNING
!●
For some types of child rest
raint, the lock
ing clip (A)
should be used to help avoid personal injury during a collision or su
dden manoeuvre.
It must be fitted and us
ed in accordance with the
child restraint manufact
urer’s instructions.
The locking clip must be
removed when the child
restraint is removed.
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3-4 Instruments and controls
3
NOTE●
If you do not push the button for about 10 seconds while the service reminder is showing, the display will return to the odometer indication.
●
The odometer, tripmeter, an
d service reminder indications
are given for 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
●
After the odometer, tripmeter, and service reminder indi- cations have gone off, they come back on for about 30 seconds if either of the fo
llowing actions takes place.
• The driver’s door is opened.• The reset button is pressed.
To reset the tripmeter To return the display to “0”, press the reset button (B) for morethan 2 second. Only the currently displayed value will be reset.NOTE●
When disconnecting the battery
terminal for a long time,
the memory of tripmeter display TRIP and are cleared, and the display returns to “0”.
Service reminder
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The service reminder shows the number of months (1) anddriving distance (3) remaining until the next 12-monthly(15,000 km or 9,000 miles) inspection. When the next inspec- tion is nearly due, the display s
hows “-----”. At this time, a
spanner mark (2) is shown for a few seconds whenever theignition switch is turned from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position.
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3
24- Rear differential lock indication lamp*
→ p. 4-43
25- Door-ajar warning lamp
→ p. 3-17
26- Service reminder
→ p. 3-4
27- Sports mode indicator (vehicles with A/T)
→ p. 4-30
28- Selector lever position indication lamps (vehicles with A/T,
“N” indication lamp is used also as A/T warning lamp)→ p. 4-27
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3-60 Instruments and controls
3
●
If the lamps do not turn on or off with the switch in the “AUTO” position, manually operate the switch and we recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
Daytime running lamp
*
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the lamp switch is set to the “OFF” position, the low beam of the head-lamps, tail lamps, etc., will illuminate.Lamps (headlamps, fog lamps, etc.) auto-cutout function●
If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi- tion or removed from the ignition switch, and without opening the driver’s door for 3 minutes while the lamp switch in the “ ” position, the lamps will turn off auto- matically.
●
If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi- tion or removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is opened within 3 minutes while the lamp switch in the “ ” position, a buzzer will sound to warn the driver that the lamps have not been turned off, and these lamps will automatically turn off.
NOTE●
The lamp auto-cutout will not function when the lamp switch is in the “ ” position.
●
When the ignition key has b
een turned to either the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch with the lamp switch in the “ ” position, and the lamp switch is returned to the “OFF” position within approximately 3 minutes, the auto-cutout function will notbe activated.
When you want to keep the lamps on●
Turn the lamp switch in the “OFF” position while the ignition key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
●
Turn on the lamps with the switch in the “ ” or “ ” position again, then the lamps will remain on.
●
Remove the ignition key.
NOTE●
For further information, we recommend you to consult MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Lamp monitor buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key is in the“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignitionswitch while the lamps are on,
a buzzer will sound to remind
the driver to turn off the lamps. When the lamp auto-cutout func
tion acts, the buzzer will stop
automatically.
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4-8 Starting and driving
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NOTE●
If your vehicle is equipped with A/T, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If you move
the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position before applying the parking brake, itmay be difficult to disengage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strong force to the selector leverto move from the “P” (PARK) position.
Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short sleep/rest or while you open or cl
ose a gate or garage door, etc.
Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly ven-tilated place. Leaving the engine
running risks injury or death
from accidentally moving the g
earshift lever (on M/T vehicles)
or the selector lever (on A/T
vehicles) or the accumulation of
toxic exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment.Where you park When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all doors (including the backdoor) when leaving the vehicle unat- tended.Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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1. Release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel
up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel
to the desired height.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pulling the tilt lock
lever fully upward.
WARNING
!●
Do not park your vehicle in
areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come incontact with a hot exhaust,
since a fire could occur.
A- Locked B- Release
WARNING
!●
Do not attempt to adjust
the steering wheel while
you are driving the vehicle.
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4
NOTE●
For vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lamps, when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the headlamp low beams etc. are turned on. Refer to “Headlamps” on page 3-58.
●
Your vehicle is equipped wi
th an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder inside the key sends must match the one registered to theimmobilizer computer. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 1-3.
Ignition switch illuminationIn the situations listed below, the ignition switch illumination comes on to facilitate insertion or removal of the ignition key.●
When any door or the backdoor is opened, the ignition switch illumination comes on. When it is closed, the igni- tion switch illumination becomes steadily dimmer untilcompletely going off about 15 seconds later.
●
When the ignition key is removed with all the doors and the backdoor closed, the ignition switch illuminationcomes on and stays on
for about 15 seconds.
The ignition switch illumination immediately goes off if any of the following actions is taken while it is on. ●
All the doors and the backdoor are closed, and the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
●
All the doors and the backdoor
are locked using the cen-
tral door locking function.
●
All the doors and the backdoo
r are locked using the key-
less entry system (if so equipped).
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