
WARNING
l If the SRS warning lamp comes on, we rec-
ommend you to have the vehicle inspec-
ted by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point as soon as possible.
l Please observe the following instructions
to ensure that the driver’s seat position
sensor can sense the seat position correct-
ly. Otherwise, the dual stage airbags may
not operate correctly.
• Adjust the seat to the correct position,and sit correctly with your back
against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-05.
• Do not have the seatback reclined more than necessary when driving.
• Do not place metallic objects or lug- gage under the seat.
l If the vehicle suffers a severe impact, we
recommend you to have the sensor inspec-
ted by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point as soon as possible.
Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch E00410100214
The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch can
be used to disable the front passenger’s airbag. 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 passen-
ger’s airbag ON-OFF switch before using it. (Refer
to “To turn an airbag off” on page 2-33.) The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch is lo-
cated in the glove box. WARNING
l To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Always
remove the key from the igni-
tion switch before operating a front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
Failure to do so could adversely affect
the airbag performance.
• Wait at least 60 seconds to operate the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch after turning the ignition
switch from “ON” position to
“LOCK” position.
The SRS airbag system is designed to
retain enough voltage to deploy the air-
bag. WARNING
• Always
remove the key from the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch af-
ter operating that switch. Failure to
do so could lead to improper position
of the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch.
To turn an airbag off E00410600251
To turn an airbag off, follow these steps:
1. Insert
the key into the key opening of the ap-
propriate front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch, and turn that airbag ON-OFF switch
to the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the key from the key opening of that front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the ignition to the “ON” position. Seat and seat belts
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That airbag OFF indication lamp, with the word
“OFF”
(depending upon which airbag has been
turned off) should illuminate. That will tell you
that airbag is OFF, and will NOT deploy. (Refer to
“Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp” on
page 2-34.)
That airbag will remain OFF, and will NOT de-
ploy, until it is turned ON again. WARNING
l To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• If
the indication lamp does not come
on when the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch is turned OFF, do not
fit a rearward facing child restraint
system to the front passenger seat.
• Do not turn OFF the front passen- ger’s airbag ON-OFF switch except
when a rearward facing child re-
straint system is fitted to the front pas-
senger seat.
To turn an airbag on E00410700122
To turn an airbag on, follow these steps:
1. Insert
the key into the key opening of the ap-
propriate front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch, and turn that airbag ON-OFF switch
to “ON” position.
2. Remove the key from the key opening of that front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. 3. Insert
the key into the ignition switch, and
turn the ignition to the “ON” position. That airbag OFF indication lamp, with the word
“OFF”
(depending upon which airbag has been
turned back on) should not illuminate.
That airbag will remain ON, and will be ready to
deploy, until it is again turned OFF. WARNING
l To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Turn
ON the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch immediately after re-
moving a rearward facing child re-
straint system from the front passen-
ger seat.
• If the indication lamp remains on when the front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch is turned ON, do not
allow anyone to sit on the front passen-
ger seat. Front passenger’s airbag OFF indica-
tion lamp
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The
front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp
is located in the instrument panel. The indication lamp normally comes on when the
ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes off a few seconds later. When the front passen-
ger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned OFF, the in-
dication lamp will stay on to show that the front pas-
senger’s airbag is not operational.
When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
is turned ON, the indication lamp goes off to show
that the front passenger’s airbag is operational. Seat and seat belts
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Oblique side impactsVehicle rolls onto its side or roof The side airbags and curtain airbags ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The
side airbags and curtain airbags are not de-
signed to deploy in conditions where they cannot
usually provide protection to the occupant. Typical
conditions are shown in the illustration.
Head-on collisions
Rear end collisions Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not
protect
the occupant in all types of collisions, be
sure to always properly wear your seat belts. WARNING
l The
side airbags and curtain airbags are
designed to supplement the driver and pas-
senger seat belts in certain side impacts.
Seat belts should always be worn proper-
ly, and the driver and passenger should
sit well back and upright without leaning
against the window or door. WARNING
l The side airbag and curtain airbag inflate
with
great force. The driver and passen-
ger should not put their arms out of the
window, and should not lean against the
door, in order to reduce the risk of seri-
ous or possible fatal injury from the de-
ploying side airbag and curtain airbag. WARNING
l Do
not allow a child to kneel on the pas-
senger seat facing the passenger’s side
door, since the side airbags and curtain
airbags inflate with great force.
Otherwise, the child may be killed or seri-
ously injured. Seat and seat belts
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WARNING
l Do not allow any second seat occupant to
hold onto the seatback of either front
seat, in order to reduce risk of injury
from the deploying side airbags. Special
care should be taken with children.
l Do not place any objects near or in front
of the seatback of either front seat. They
could interfere with proper side airbag in-
flation, and also could cause injury if
thrown free by side airbag deployment.
l Do not place stickers, labels or additional
trim on the seatback of either front seat.
They could interfere with proper side air-
bag inflation.
l Do not install seat covers on seats with
side airbags. Do not re-cover the seats
with side airbags. They could interfere
with proper side airbag inflation. WARNING
l Do
not attach a microphone (A) or any
other device or object around the part
where the curtain airbags activate such
as on the windscreen, side door glass,
front and rear pillars and roof side or as-
sist grips. When the curtain airbags in-
flate, the microphone or other device or
object will be hurled with great force or
the curtain airbags may not activate cor-
rectly, resulting in death or serious injury. WARNING
l Do not put a hanger or any heavy or poin-
ted object on the coat hook.
If the curtain airbag was activated, any
such item could be propelled away with
great force and could prevent the curtain
airbag from inflating correctly. Hang
clothes directly on the coat hook (without
using a hanger).
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp ob-
jects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
l Do not allow a child to lean against or
close to the front door even if the child is
seated in a child restraint system.
The child’s head should also not be
leaned against or be close to the area
where the side airbags and curtain air-
bags are located. It is dangerous if the
side airbags and curtain airbags inflate.
Failure to follow all of these instructions
could lead to serious or fatal injury to the
child.
l We recommend work around and on the
side airbags and curtain airbags system
to be done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. Improper
work could result in inadvertent deploy-
ment of side airbags and curtain airbags,
or could render side airbags and curtain
airbags inoperative; either situation
could result in serious injury. Seat and seat belts
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Safe driving techniques
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Driving
safety and protection against injury cannot
be fully ensured. However, we recommend that
you pay extra attention to the following:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that you and
your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats WARNING
l Keep
floor mats clear of the pedals by cor-
rectly laying floor mats that are suitable
for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping
out of position, securely retain them us-
ing the hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another
can obstruct pedal operation and lead to
a serious accident. Carrying children in the vehicle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition and children inside the ve-
hicle.
Children may play with the driving con-
trols and this could lead to an accident.
l Make sure that infants and small children are
properly restrained in accordance with the
laws and regulations, and for maximum pro-
tection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the luggage
compartment. It is quite dangerous to allow
them to play there while the vehicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load
above the height of seats. This is dangerous not on-
ly because rearward vision will be obstructed, but
also the luggage may be projected into the passen-
ger compartment under hard braking. Running-in recommendations
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During
the running-in period for the first 1,000 km
(620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehi-
cle using the following precautions as a guideline
to aid long life as well as future economy and per-
formance.
l Do not race the engine at high speeds.
l Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking
and prolonged high-speed running.
l Keep to the running-in speed limit shown be-
low.
Please note that the legal speed limits must
be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with M/T
5 M/T Shift point Speed limit
1
st
gear 30 km/h (19 mph) 2
nd
gear 60 km/h (37 mph) 3
rd
gear 95 km/h (59 mph) 4
th
gear 120 km/h (74 mph) 5
th
gear 155 km/h (96 mph) Starting and driving
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Replacement 8-30
Low fuel warning lamp 3-04
Lubricants 9-14
Luggage compartment lamp
5-37
Bulb capacity 8-26
Replacement 8-31
Luggage floor box 5-39
Luggage hooks 5-45
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-13
MMaking a flat seat 2-14
Making a luggage area
2-13
Manual transmission 4-13 Oil 9-14
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 4-06
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-07
MIVEC 4-11
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel sys-
tems 05
Multi centre display 3-09
OOdometer 3-03
Oil pressure warning lamp 3-08
Oil
Engine oil 8-04
Manual transmission oil 9-15
Operation under adverse driving conditions
6-18
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-07
Overheating 6-04
PParking 4-05 Parking brake 4-04
Parking brake stroke 8-16
Personal box 5-39
Personal table 5-42
Position lamps Bulb capacity
8-25
Indication lamp 3-06
Replacement 8-28
Possible driving speed 4-14
Power steering Fluid 8-09,9-14
System 4-23
Precautions to observe when using wipers and wash-
ers 3-25
Pregnant women restraint 2-20
Puncture Tyre changing 6-11
R Radio
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player 5-13
Rear automatic air conditioning
5-09
Rear combination lamps Bulb capacity 8-26
Replacement 8-29
Rear cooler 5-09
Rear fog lamp Bulb capacity 8-26
Indication lamp 3-06
Replacement 8-29
Switch 3-22
Rear heater 5-09
Rear personal lamps 5-37 Bulb capacity 8-26
Replacement 8-31
Rear side box 5-39
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-26
Replacement
8-29
Rear window demister switch 3-25
Rear-view mirror Inside 4-06
Outside 4-07
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-25
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity 8-26
Replacement 8-29
Roof carrier precaution 4-33
Room lamp & map lamps 5-36 Bulb capacity 8-26
Replacement 8-30
Running-in recommendations 4-03
S Safe driving techniques 4-03
Seat arrangement
2-03
Seat belt 2-17 Adjustable seat belt anchor (front seats) 2-19
Child restraint 2-21
Force limiter system 2-21
Inspection 2-29
Pregnant women restraint 2-20
Pretensioner system 2-20
Rear seat belt storage 2-19
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-19
Seat Adjustment 2-05
Armrest 2-06,2-08
Front seat 2-05
Head restraints 2-11
Heated seats 2-06
Making a flat seat 2-14
Second seat 2-07
Third seat 2-10
Seats Alphabetical index
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