2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR belt

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To ensure that the passenger’s seat weight sensors
can correctly sense the weight being applied to the
seat, observe the following instructions. Failure to
follow these instructions can adversely affect the
performance of the passenger’s air bag system.
• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well
back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-3.
• Do not recline the seatback more than necessary.
• Never have more than one person (adult or child)
sitting on the seat.
• Do not place anything between the seat and the
floor console.
• Do not hang anything on the front passenger’s
seatback.
• Do not remove the head restraints.
• When attaching a child restraint system, secure it
firmly.
• Do not place luggage or other objects on the seat.
• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.
• Do not modify or replace the seat and seat belt.
• Do not place luggage or other objects under the
seat.
• Do not place the floor mat on the seat rails.
• Do not expose the sensors to liquids or vapors.
• Do not subject the sensors to shock.
• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to push the front
passenger seat with their feet or force the front
passenger seat upward.
• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to grasp the front
passenger’s seatback or put their arms around it.
• When attaching a child restraint system in the rear
seat, make sure it does not interfere with the front
seat.WA R N I N G
!

If the vehicle is involved in a severe impact, have the
sensors inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
!
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SRS warning light
N00408300393
There is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
on the instrument panel. The system checks itself each time the
ignition is turned on.
When the ignition key is in the “ON” or “START” position, the
SRS warning light should come on for several seconds and
then go out. This means the system is working properly.
If there is a problem involving one or more of the SRS compo-
nents, the warning light will come on and stay on.
The SRS warning light is shared by the Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.
WA R N I N G
!
If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS
and/or seat belt pre-tensioners are not working
properly and you should immediately have it
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer:
• The SRS warning light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” or “START”
position.
• The SRS warning light does not go out after sev-
eral seconds.
• The SRS warning light comes on while driving.
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2-46 Seat and restraint systems
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Deployment of front air bags
N00408000417
The front air bags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when… The front air bags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suf-
fers a moderate to severe frontal impact. A typical condition is
shown in the illustration to the left.
The front air bags are designed to deploy only in certain mod-
erate to severe frontal collisions within the shaded area
between the arrows in the illustration to the right.
The front air bags will deploy if the impact to the vehicle’s
main structure is above a specific threshold level. The thresh-
old level is approximately 15 mph (25 km/h) for a frontal colli-
sion straight into a solid flat wall that does not bend or deform.
If the impact to the vehicle’s main structure is below this
threshold level, the front air bags may not deploy. This thresh-
old level may also be higher if the vehicle hits something thatabsorbs the impact, either by bending or moving (for example,
another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard rail).
The beginning stage of air bag inflation is the most forceful,
and can cause serious injuries or death if you are too close to
the deploying air bag. Accordingly, it is important that you
always wear the available seat belt.Head-on collision with a solid wall at
speeds of approx. 15mph (25 km/h) or
higherModerate to severe frontal impact within
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The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when … In certain types of frontal collisions, the front air bags may not
deploy, even if the deformation of the body seems to be large,
because the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the
impact and deform in order to help protect the occupants. Some
typical situations where the front air bags may not deploy are
shown in the illustrations.
Because the front air bags do not protect the occupant in all
types of frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your seat
belts properly.
Collision with a utility pole, tree or
other narrow object
Collision where the vehicle slides under
the rear body of a truck
Oblique frontal impact
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The front air bags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO
DEPLOY when …The front air bags are not designed to deploy in situations
where they cannot provide protection to the occupants.
Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.
Because the front air bags do not protect the occupants in all
types of collisions, be sure to always wear your seat belts prop-
erly.
Rear end collision to your vehicle
Side collision to your vehicle
Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
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The front air bags MAY DEPLOY when … The front air bags may deploy if the underside of the vehicle
suffers a moderate to severe impact (undercarriage impact).
Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.
Because the front air bags may deploy in certain types of unex-
pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations, and these unex-
pected impacts can move you out of position, it is important to
always wear your seat belts properly. When worn properly, seat
belts can help maintain your distance from the air bags when
they begin to inflate. The beginning stage of air bag inflation is
the most forceful and can cause serious injury or death if you
are close to the deploying air bag.
Collision with an elevated
median/island or curb
Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole
Vehicle drives down a steep slope and
hits the ground
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Deployment of side air bag and curtain air bag
N00408200190
The side air bag and curtain air bag ARE DESIGNED
TO DEPLOY when … The side air bag and curtain air bag are designed to deploy
when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to
the middle of the passenger compartment.
Also when the vehicle detects rollover of the vehicle, the cur-
tain air bags will deploy.
The typical situation is shown in the illustration.The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of pro-
tection in an accident. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to provide
additional protection. Therefore, for your safety and the safety
of all occupants, be sure to always wear your seat belts prop-
erly.
The side air bag and curtain air bag MAY NOT
DEPLOY when … In certain types of side collisions, the side air bag and curtain
air bag may not deploy, even if the deformation of the body
seems to be large, because the vehicle’s body structure is
designed to absorb the impact and to deform in order to help
protect the occupants. Also, depending on the location of the
impact, the side air bags and curtain air bags may not deploy
simultaneously. Some typical situations where the side air bag
and curtain air bag may not deploy are shown in the illustra-
tions.
Because the side air bags and curtain air bags do not protect the
occupant in all types of side collisions, be sure to always wear
your seat belts properly.
Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body’s
side structure
When the vehicle detects rollover of the vehicle (Curtain air
bag only)
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The side air bag and curtain air bag ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …The side air bag and curtain air bag are not designed to deploy
in situations where they cannot provide protection to the occu-
pants. Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.
Because the side air bags and curtain air bags do not protect the
occupants in all types of collisions, be sure to always wear your
seat belts properly.
Head-on collision
Rear end collision to you vehicle
Pitch end over end
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