2009 MITSUBISHI COLT Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Suitability for various seating positionsE00406800975
Mass group
Seating positionFront passengerRear outboardRear centreActivated airbagDeactivated airbag*13-door models5-door models0- Up to 10 kg (0-9 months)XUUUX0+- Up to 13 kg (0-2 years)XU, L*2
, L* 3U, L* 2
, L* 3U, L* 2
, L* 3XI- 9 to 18 kg
(9 months-4 years)XU, L* 4
, L* 5
, L* 6U, L* 4
, L* 5
, L* 6U, L* 4
, L* 5
, L* 6XII & III- 15 to 36 kg (4-12 years)XU, L* 7UU, L*7X
*1
: With front passenger’s airbag deactivated by means of front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.

Key of letters to be inserted in the table above:
l U- Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
l L- Suitable for particular child restraints in the following list (MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine parts).
l X- Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
L (Genuine part information) Genuine parts No.ECE No.*2MZ312807E1-04301146*3MZ314393*4MZ313045E1-04301133*5MZ313200*6MZ314451E1-04301203*7MZ314250E1-04301169
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTEl The suitability table above applies to retention of child restraints using seat belts.
l When MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine part No. MZ313200 is used on the rear seat, it can also be retained by means of ISOFIX child restraint mountings.
l There is no applicable MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts to the Mass Group “0-Up to 10 kg (0-9 months)”.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.
For further information, please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing a child restraint system to
the lower anchorage (ISOFIX child re-
straint mountings) and tether anchor-
age E00408900462
Lower anchorage location
Your vehicle’s rear seat is fitted with lower ancho-
rages for attaching a child restraint system with ISO-
FIX mountings.Tether anchorage locations
There are 2 child restraint anchorage points located
on the back of the rear seatbacks. These are for fas-
tening the child restraint tether straps to the 2 rear
seat seating positions.WARNINGl Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for at-
taching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.Child restraint system with ISOFIX
mountings E00409000529
The child restraint system is designed only for
seats that incorporate lower anchorages. Retain the
child restraint system using the lower anchorages.
It is not necessary to retain the child restraint sys-
tem using the vehicle’s seat belts. Only a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine child restraint
system can be used. Genuine parts No.:MZ313200
ECE No.:E1-04301133
A- Child restraint system connectors
WARNINGl If a child restraint system other than a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine one is
used, it may not be properly retained and
the child could be seriously injured as a
result. Use only a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine child restraint system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To install1.Insert the child restraint system’s connectors
(A) into the slit (B) in accordance with the in-
structions provided by the child restraint sys-
tem’s manufacturer.
A- Connector B- Slit
C- Vehicle seatback
D- Vehicle seat cushion E- Lower anchorage
2.Remove the head restraint from the location
in which you wish to install a child restraint.
3. Latch the tether strap hook (F) of the child
seat to the tether anchorage bar (G) and tight-
en the top tether strap hook so it is securely
fastened.
4. Push and pull the child restraint system in all
directions to be sure it is firmly secured.
WARNINGl If there is any foreign material in or
around the connectors, remove it before
installing the child restraint system. Also,
make sure the seat belt is away from, not
looped through or otherwise interfering
with, the child restraint system. If foreign
matter is not removed and/or the seat
belt interferes with the child restraint sys-
tem, the child restraint system will not be
secured properly and could move for-
ward in the event of sudden braking or a
collision, seriously injuring the child and
possibly other vehicle occupants.WARNINGl When the vehicle is moving do not adjust
the seat where the child restraint system
is installed.
To remove
Remove the child restraint in accordance with the
instructions provided by the child restraint sys-
tem’s manufacturer.
Installing a child restraint system to a
3-point type seat belt (with emergency
locking mechanism) E00408700529Front passenger seat
Installation:
1.Fasten the seat belt to secure the child re-
straint system.
Make sure you hear a “click” when you in-
sert the latch plate in the buckle.
2. Remove all slack by using the locking clip.
3. Push and pull the child restraint in all direc-
tions to be sure it is secure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONlFor some types of child restraint, the lock-
ing clip (A) should be used to help avoid
personal injury during a collision or sud-
den manoeuvre.
It must be fitted and used in accordance
with the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
The locking clip must be removed when
the child restraint is removed.Seat belt inspection E00406300563
l Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed web-
bing and for cracked or deformed metallic
parts. Replace the belt assembly if defective.
l A dirty belt should be cleaned with neutral de-
tergent in warm water. After rinsing in water,
let it dry in the shade. Do not attempt to
bleach or re-dye the belts because this affects
their characteristics.WARNINGl We recommend you have all seat belt as-
semblies including retractors and attach-
ing hardware inspected after any colli-
sion. We recommend that seat belt assem-
blies in use during a collision be replaced
unless the collision was minor and the
belts show no damage and continue to op-
erate properly.
l Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of the seat belt assemblies; we recom-
mend you to have this work done by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. Incorrect repair or replace-
ment could reduce the effectiveness of the
belts and could result in serious injury in
the event of a collision.
l Once the pretensioner has activated, it
cannot be re-used.
It must be replaced together with the re-
tractor.Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - airbag E00407201670
The information written in this Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) section contains important
points concerning the driver, front passenger, side
and curtain airbags.
The SRS driver and front passenger airbags are de-
signed to supplement the primary protection of the
driver and front passenger side seat belt systems by
providing those occupants with protection against
head and chest injuries in certain moderate-to-se-
vere frontal collisions.

The SRS side airbags (if so equipped) are designed
to supplement the seat belts and provide the driver
and front passenger with protection against chest
and abdomen injuries in certain moderate-to-severe
side impact collisions.

The SRS curtain airbags (if so equipped) are de-
signed to supplement the seat belts and provide the
driver and passenger with protection against head
injuries in certain moderate-to-severe side impact
collisions.

The SRS is NOT a substitute for the seat belts; for
maximum protection in all types of crashes and ac-
cidents, seat belts should ALWAYS be worn by ev-
eryone who drives or rides in this vehicle. (With in-
fants and small children in child restraints and old-
er children buckled in the rear seat.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNINGlIT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO AL-
WAYS PROPERLY WEAR YOUR
SEAT BELT, EVEN WITH AN AIRBAG: •Seat belts help keep the driver and pas-
senger properly positioned, which re-
duces injury risk in all collisions, and
reduces the risk of serious or fatal in-
juries when the airbags inflate.
During sudden braking just before a
collision, an unrestrained or improper-
ly restrained driver or passenger can
move forward into direct contact with
or within close proximity to the airbag
which may then deploy during the col-
lision.
The initial stage of airbag inflation is
the most forceful which could cause se-
rious or fatal injuries if the occupant
contacts it at this stage.
• Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in
roll-overs, rear impact collisions, and
in lower-speed frontal collisions, be-
cause driver’s and passenger’s air-
bags are not designed to inflate in
those situations.
• Seat belts reduce the risk of being
thrown from your vehicle in a colli-
sion or roll-over.
l IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROP-
ERLY SEATED.
A driver or front passenger too close to
the steering wheel or instrument panel
during airbag deployment can be killed
or seriously injured.
Airbags inflate very fast, and with great
force.WARNINGIf the driver and front passenger are not
properly seated and restrained, the air-
bags may not protect you properly, and
could cause serious or fatal injuries when
it inflates. •Before driving, adjust the driver’s
seat as far back as possible while still
maintaining complete control of the ve-
hicle.
• Before driving, adjust the front passen-
ger seat as far back as possible.
• Make sure all vehicle occupants are al-
ways properly restrained using the
available seat belts.
• With seat belts properly fastened, the
driver and passenger should sit well
back and upright without leaning
against the window or door.
l Do not sit on the edge of the seat, or lean
head or chest close to the steering wheel
or instrument panel. Do not put feet or
legs on or against the instrument panel.
l Place all infants and small children in the
rear seat and properly restrained using
an appropriate child restraint system.
The rear seat is the safest for infants and
children.WARNINGl Infants and small children should never
be unrestrained, stand up against the in-
strument panel or held in your arms or
on your lap. They could be seriously in-
jured or killed in a collision, including
when the airbag inflates. They should be
properly seated in the rear seat in an ap-
propriate child restraint system. See the
“Child restraint” section in this owner’s
manual.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNINGlA REARWARD FACING CHILD RE-
STRAINT must NOT be used in the front
passenger seat if the front passenger’s air-
bag has not been deactivated. The force
of an inflating airbag could kill or cause
serious injuries to the child.
A rearward facing child restraint should
be used in the rear seat.Front passenger’s airbag ON
NOTE
l If you have a rearward facing child restraint
system that cannot be fitted to any seat other
than the front passenger seat, be sure to turn
OFF the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch before using it. (Refer to “To turn an
airbag off” on page 2-26.)
Front passenger’s airbag OFF
WARNINGl A FORWARD FACING CHILD RE-
STRAINT should be used in the rear seat
whenever possible; if it must be used in
the front passenger seat, adjust the seat
to the most rearward position and turn
off the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch. Failure to do so could kill or
cause serious injuries to the child.WARNINGl Older children should be seated in the
rear seat, properly wearing the seat belt,
with an appropriate booster seat if needed.
Caution for installing the child re-
straint on vehicle with front passenger
airbag
The label shown here is attached on vehicles with
front passenger airbag.
WARNINGl Extreme Hazard!
Do not use a rearward facing child re-
straint on a seat protected by an airbag in
front of it!
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How the Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem works E00407301583
The SRS includes the following components:
1- Airbag module (Driver)
2- Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp
3- Airbag module (Passenger)
4- Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
5- Side airbag modules*
6- Curtain airbag modules*
The airbags will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.

The airbags deployment produces a sudden, loud
noise, and releases some smoke and powder, but
these conditions are not injurious, and do not indi-
cate a fire in the vehicle. People with respiratory
problems may feel some temporary irritation from
chemicals used to produce the deployment; open
the windows after airbag deployment, if safe to do
so.
The airbags deflate very rapidly after deployment,
so there is little danger of obscured vision.CAUTIONl Airbags inflate at an extremely rapid
speed. In certain situations, contact with
inflating airbags can result in abrasions,
light cuts, bruises, and the like.Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch E00410100197
The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch can
be used to disable the front passenger’s airbag. If
you have a child restraint system that cannot be fit-
ted to any seat other than the front passenger seat,
be sure to turn OFF the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch before using it. (Refer to “To turn
an airbag off” on page 2-26.)
The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is lo-
cated in the glove box.Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp E00411500101
The front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp
is located in the meter.
The indication lamp normally comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes off a few seconds later.
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