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2-38 Seat and restraint systems
2
WARNING
!FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYS-
TEMS should be used in the rear seat whenever pos-
sible. If they must be used in the front passenger
seat, move the seat to the most rearward position
and make sure the child stays in the child restraint
system, properly restrained. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or death to
the child.
WARNING
!Older children should be seated in the rear seat with
their seat belt properly worn, and with an appropri-
ate booster seat (including a booster cushion) if
needed.
Refer to “Children who have outgrown child
restraint systems” on page 2-34.
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2-42 Seat and restraint systems
2
Passenger’s airbag off indicator
N00418100277
The passenger’s airbag off indicator is located in the instru-
ment panel.
The indicator normally comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position and goes out a few seconds later.
In the following situations, the indicator will stay on to show
that the passenger’s front airbag is not operational.
The passenger’s seat weight sensors sense a weight of less
than approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) on the front passen-
ger seat.
The front passenger’s seat is not occupied.
When the weight applied to the front passenger seat is sensed
to be approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) or greater, the indicator
goes out to show that the passenger’s front airbag is opera-
tional.
WARNING
!• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well
back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” 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.
If the vehicle is involved in a severe impact, have the
SRS sensors inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer as soon as possible.
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Seat and restraint systems
2-53
2
WARNING
!The side airbag and curtain airbag can cause serious
injury or death to anyone too close to the airbag
when it deploys. To reduce the risk of injury from a
deploying side airbag and curtain airbags, all occu-
pants must be properly restrained and seated well
back, upright, and in the middle of the seat. Do not
lean against the door.
WARNING
!In order to reduce the risk of injury from a deploy-
ing side airbag, do not allow any rear seat passen-
gers to hold onto the back of either front seat.
Special care should be taken with children.Do not place any objects near or around the front of
either front seatback. Such objects can interfere
with proper side airbag deployment and cause
injury during deployment of the side airbag.Do not place stickers, labels or additional trim on
the back of either front seat. They can interfere with
proper side airbag deployment.Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats that have
side airbags. Covers can interfere with proper side
airbag deployment and adversely affect side airbag
performance.
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WARNING
!Do not attach a microphone (A) or any other object
around the part where the curtain airbag (B)
deploys, such as on the windshield, side door glass or
front and rear pillars and roof side rail. When the
curtain airbag inflate, the microphone or other
object may be hurled with great force or the curtain
airbag may not inflate correctly, resulting in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
!Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed 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 objects in the pockets of clothes
that you hang on the coat hook.Never install a rear-facing child restraint system in
the front passenger seat. Rear-facing child restraint
systems MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.Front-facing child restraint systems should also be
used ONLY in the rear seat. If a front-facing child
restraint system must be used in the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible, and make
sure that the child stays in the child restraint system,
properly restrained and away from the door.Do not allow a child to lean against or sit close to the
passenger door, even if the child is seated in a child
restraint system. The child’s head should also not
lean against or be close to the section of the seatback
where the side airbag and curtain airbag are
located. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain
airbag deploys. Failure to follow all of these instruc-
tions could lead to serious injury or death to the
child.
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Driving safety
4-3
4 Vehicle preparation before driving
N00629000496
For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the follow-
ing: Seat belts and seats Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors are locked.
Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators and multi-information display
for any possible problem.
Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Floor mats
WARNING
!Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by correctly lay-
ing floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of posi-
tion, securely retain them using the hook etc.
Placing 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.
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Alphabetical index
2Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-134
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Hose 7-43
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Pedal 3-131
Pedal free play 7-38
Power brakes 3-132
Service brake 3-131
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-56
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-11
Card holder 3-269
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-213
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-24
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cigarette lighter 3-271
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-90
Outside of your vehicle 7-91Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Pedal free play 7-38
Coat hooks 3-284
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-217
Coming home light 3-223
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-93
Fluid 7-18,9-11
Selector lever operation 3-94
Sports mode 3-101
Coolant (engine) 7-12
,9-11
Cruise control 3-143
Indicator 3-144
Cup holder 3-282
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-64
Defogger (rear window) 3-235
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
5-20
,5-29
,5-39
,5-49
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-221
Disc brake pads 7-43
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-59
Replacement 7-87
Switch 3-276
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Alphabetical index
6Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-80
Rear window defogger switch 3-235
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-77
Outside 3-79
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-11
Replacement of light bulbs 7-56
Replacing tires and wheels 7-34
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-122
,5-123
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
Seat 2-2
Arm rest 2-9
Front seats 2-3
Heated seats 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-14
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-20
Child restraint 2-24
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning 2-18
Force limiter 2-23
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-34
Pre-tensioner 2-22Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt instructions 2-15
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-21
Service brake 3-131
Service precautions 7-2
Snow tires 7-37
Spark plugs 7-41
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature 3-87
Flooded engine 3-33
,3-41
,3-88
Normal conditions 3-86
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-11
Tilt lock lever 3-76
Wheel lock 3-30
,3-84
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-112
Storage spaces 3-277
Front console boxes 3-280
Sun visors 3-268
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-58
Warning light/display 2-43
T
Tank capacity 1-5
,9-11
Theft-alarm system 3-63
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-152
Warning light/display 3-153
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