2011 MITSUBISHI GALANT Owners Manual

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Side air bag system
N00408100388
The side air bags (A) are contained in the driver and front pas-
senger seatbacks.
The side air bag is designed to inflate only on the side of the
vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the front
seat.A label is attached to the seatbacks in vehicles with side air
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Curtain air bag system
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The curtain air bags are contained in the front and rear pillars
and roof side rail. The curtain air bag is designed to inflate only
on the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passen-
ger in the front seat.
WA R N I N G
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The side air bags and curtain air bags can cause
serious injury or death to anyone too close to the air
bag when it deploys. To reduce the risk of injury
from deploying side air bags and curtain air bags,
all occupants must be properly restrained and
seated well back, upright, and in the middle of the
seat. Do not lean against the door.
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WA R N I N G
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In order to reduce the risk of injury from a deploy-
ing side air bag, 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 air bag deployment and cause
injury during deployment of the side air bag.
Do not place stickers, labels or additional trim on
the back of either front seat. They can interfere with
proper side air bag deployment.
Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats that have
side air bags. Covers can interfere with proper side
air bag deployment and adversely affect side air bag
performance.
WA R N I N G
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Do not attach a microphone (A) or any other object
around the part where the curtain air bag (B)
deploys, such as on the windshield, side door glass or
front and rear pillars and roof side or assist grips.
When the curtain air bag inflates, the object may be
hurled with great force or the curtain air bag may
not inflate correctly, resulting in death or serious
injury.
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WA R N I N G
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Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object
on the coat hook. If the curtain air bag was acti-
vated, any such item could be propelled away with
great force and could prevent the curtain air bag
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 in the
front passenger seat. Rear-facing child restraints
MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.
Front-facing child restraints should also be used
ONLY in the rear seat. If a front-facing child
restraint 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, 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 air bag and curtain air bag are
located. It is dangerous if the side air bag and cur-
tain air bag deploys. Failure to follow all of these
instructions could lead to serious injury or death to
the child.

Work done on or in the vicinity of the side air bag
and curtain air bag system components should be
done only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. Improper work methods can cause acciden-
tal side air bag and curtain air bag deployment, or
render a side air bag and curtain air bag inoperable.
Either of these situations can result in serious injury
or death.
WA R N I N G
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Deployment of side air bag and curtain air bag
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The side air bag and curtain air bag ARE DESIGNED
TO DEPLOY when … A side air bag and curtain air bag are designed to deploy when
the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to the mid-
dle of the passenger compartment.
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
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Side impact in an area away from the passenger compartment
Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collision with the
side of vehicle
Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object
Oblique side impact
Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
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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.
SRS servicing
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Head-on collision
Rear end collision
WA R N I N G
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Any maintenance performed on or near the compo-
nents of the SRS should be performed only by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Do not permit
anyone else to do any service, inspection, mainte-
nance or repair on any SRS components or wiring.
Similarly, no part of the SRS should ever be han-
dled, removed or disposed by anyone except an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Improper work methods on the SRS components or
wiring could result in an accidental air bag deploy-
ment or could make the SRS inoperable. Either of
these situations could result in serious injury or
death.
Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS
component or related vehicle part. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can adversely
affect SRS performance and may lead to injury.
If your vehicle has received any damage, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer to make sure it is in proper working
order.
Do not modify your front seats, center pillar or cen-
ter console. Such modifications can adversely affect
SRS performance and may lead to injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric near the side air bag, have the seat
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
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NOTE
When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another
person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applica-
ble sections in this owner’s manual.

If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge you to
first take it to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer so
that the SRS can be made safe for disposal.

If any of the following parts needs to be modified for use
by a handicapped person, the advanced air bag system
will be greatly affected. Please consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
• Driver’s seat
• Front passenger seat
• Front seat belt
• Steering wheel
• Instrument panel
If you find a crack in or damage to the front pillar,
rear pillar, or roof side rail where the curtain air bag
is located, have the SRS inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
WA R N I N G
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[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.]
To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
call 1-888-648-7820 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P. O. Box 6400
Cypress, CA 90630-0064
[For vehicles sold in Canada]
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 41009
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,
Inc.
call 1-800-981-0452 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 192216
SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216
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