2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN fold seats

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How to stow large articles
Folding the rear seatbacks forward (3-door models)/folding the second seat-backs forward (5-door models) → p. 2-20Folding the rear seats (3-door models)/ folding the second seats (5-door models)
→ p. 2-22
Storage of the third seat
→ p. 2-25 —
Removing the third seat
→ p. 2-29 —
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
!●
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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