2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT Owners Manual

2-6 Seat and restraint systems
2
Power seatPush the switch to adjust the seat forward or backward to the
desired position. Release the switch, and the seat will lock at
that position.NOTE
To prevent the battery from running down, operate the
power seat with the engine running.
To adjust the seatback
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Manual seatTo adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly, gently pull the
seatback lock lever up, then lean backward to a comfortable
position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in place.
1- Forward (towards the front of the vehicle)
2- Backward (towards the rear of the vehicle)
CAUTION
!
The reclining mechanism used in the seatback is
spring loaded, and will cause the seatback to return
quickly to the vertical position when the lock lever is
operated. When pulling the lever, sit close to the
seatback or hold the seatback with your hand to
control its return motion.
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Seat and restraint systems
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2
Power seatAdjust the seatback angle by operating the switch as indicated
by the arrows.NOTE
To prevent the battery from running down, operate the
power seat with the engine running.1- To move forward
2- To recline backward
WA R N I N G
!
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the
event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks
should be kept in the upright position while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
Seat belt performance during an accident can be
adversely affected if the seatbacks are reclined. The
more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt
performance will be adversely affected. If the seat
belt is not properly positioned against the body dur-
ing an accident, there is increased risk you will slide
under the belt and receive serious injury or death.
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2-8 Seat and restraint systems
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To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side only)
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Manual seatTurn the dial to raise or lower the whole seat cushion.
Power seatFront and/or rear parts of the seat cushion height can be
adjusted. NOTE
To prevent the battery from running down, operate the
power seat with the engine running.
Front part of the seat cushion
Operate the switch to raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion.
1- Raise
2- Lower
1- Raise
2- Lower
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Rear part of the seat cushion
Operate the switch to raise or lower the rear part of the seat
cushion. Whole seat cushion
Operate the center of the switch to raise or lower the whole seat
cushion. 1- Raise
2- Lower
1- Raise
2- Lower
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2-10 Seat and restraint systems
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To adjust the lumbar support (Driver’s side,
Power seat only)
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A lumbar support is included in the seatback of the driver’s
seat.
Heated seats
(if so equipped)
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The heated seats can be operated when the ignition key is in the
“ON” position.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
1- Strong
2- Weak
1- Heater high (for quick heating)
2- Heater off
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
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Seat and restraint systems
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2 Rear seat
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Arm rest
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Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown.
The arm rest includes a cup holder. (Refer to “Cup holder” on
page 3-133.)
CAUTION
!
Switch off the seat heaters when not in use. Operate
the heaters at high for quick heating. After the seat
has become warm, set the heater to low to keep it
warm. Slight variations in the seat temperature may
be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by
the operation of the heater’s internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.
If the following types of persons use the heated seats,
they might become too hot or receive minor burns
(red skin, heat blisters, etc.):
• Children, elderly persons, ill persons
• Person with sensitive skin
• Excessively fatigued persons
• Persons under the influence of alcohol or sleep-
inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)

Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins,
needles, or other pointed objects into it.
Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other material with
high heat insulation properties on the seat while
using the heater; doing so could cause the heater ele-
ment to overheat.
When cleaning the seat, do not use benzene, gaso-
line, alcohol, or other organic solvents; doing so
could damage not only the surface of the seat, but
also the heater.
If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat,
allow it to dry thoroughly before attempting to use
the heater. Turn the heater off immediately if it
appears to be malfunctioning during use.
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2-12 Seat and restraint systems
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Trunk-through lid
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Open the lid to gain access to the luggage compartment from
the cabin. This feature is useful for storing and removing small
items.
Fold down the armrest, then open the lid.
Head restraints
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Padded head restraints for the seats can reduce the risk of a
whiplash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear.
The head restraints are equipped in the illustrated position.
The head restraints for driver and front passenger are adjust-
able type, and the head restraints for rear outboard passengers
are non-adjustable type integrated with the rear seatback.
For the driver and front passenger, to maximize the effective-
ness of your head restraint, adjust the seatbacks to the upright
position and the head restraints to the proper position. Sit back
against the seatback with your head close to the head restraint.
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Seat and restraint systems
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Adjustment of the head restraint heightTo reduce the risk of injury in an accident, adjust the head
restraint height so that the center of the restraint is at your eye
level when seated. Any person too tall for the restraint to reach
their eye level when seated should raise the restraint to the
highest locked position.

To raise the restraint, pull it straight up.

To lower the restraint, push down on it while pressing the
lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrow.

After adjusting the height, push down on the restraint to
make sure it is locked in position.
WA R N I N G
!
In order to minimize the risk of a neck injury due to
a rear impact, the seatback must be adjusted to the
upright position and the head restraint must be
adjusted to the proper position before vehicle opera-
tion.
The driver should never adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
Driving without the head restraints in place can
cause you and your passengers serious injury or
death in an accident. To reduce the risk of injury in
an accident, always make sure the head restraints
are installed and properly positioned when the seat
is occupied.
Never place a cushion or similar device on the seat-
back. This can adversely affect head restraint per-
formance by increasing the distance between your
head and the restraint.
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