2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT belt

2-56 Seat and restraint systems
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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.
WA R N I N G
!
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.
Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body’s
side structure
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2
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.
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
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2-58 Seat and restraint systems
2
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.
Oblique side impact
Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
Head-on collision
Rear end collision
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Seat and restraint systems
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2
SRS servicing
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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 Mit-
subishi Motors dealer.
• Driver’s seat
• Front passenger seat
• Front seat belt
• Steering wheel
• Instrument panel
WA R N I N G
!
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.

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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3-12 Features and controls
3Door locks
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CAUTION
!
When the remote control transmitter case is opened,
be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure all doors are tightly closed and locked
while driving.
• Locked doors, in combination with the use of seat
belts, can help reduce the risk of ejection in an
accident.
• Locked doors can help keep passengers, especially
small children, from opening doors and falling out
of moving vehicles.
• Locked doors can help prevent outsiders from
gaining access to your vehicle when you slow or
come to a stop.

Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Children
who get into unlocked vehicles may not be able to
get out. Children trapped inside vehicles can quickly
be overcome by heat and suffer serious injury or
death due to heat stroke.
Never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. In
addition to the risk of heat stroke, children can acti-
vate switches and controls, resulting in an injury or
fatal accident.
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3 Starting
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Tips for starting
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for longer
than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or
damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK” position, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with
the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the
starter mechanism.

If the engine will not start because the battery is weak or
discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page
6-2) for instructions.

The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the
coolant temperature gauge indicator starts to move. A
longer warm up period will only consume extra fuel.
Starting the engineYour vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system, which automatically controls the release of
fuel. There is no need to depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a
time.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts
to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat
belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
4. Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and make cer-
tain that all warning lights are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without
pressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key when the
engine starts.
WA R N I N G
!
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up
and cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
!
Do not push-start the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high
speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm
up.

Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts.
Otherwise, the starter motor will be damaged.
CAUTION
!
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Features and controls
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3 Indicator and warning light package
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1- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-79
2- Cruise control indicator → P.3-58
3- High beam indicator → P.3-78
4- Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P.3-78
5- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-78
6- Automatic transaxle position indicator → P.3-42
7- Active stability control (ASC) indicator → P. 3 - 5 4
8- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator → P.3-54
9- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light → P. 2 - 2 0
10- Door-ajar warning light → P. 3 - 8 0
11- Oil pressure warning light → P.3-80
12- Charging system warning light → P.3-80
13- Immobilizer indicator → P. 3 - 314- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-65
15- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 4 6
16- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-50
17- Brake warning light → P.3-78
18- Low-fuel warning light → P.3-75
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Features and controls
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3 Accessory boxes
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Convenient storage space is located throughout the vehicle.
Glove compartment
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To open, pull the lever (A).NOTE
When the light switch is set in either the “ ” or “ ”
position, the glove compartment light illuminates. (If so
equipped)
1- Glove compartment
2- Floor console box/Tissue holder/Pen holders
WA R N I N G
!
An open glove compartment door can cause a seri-
ous injury to the front passenger in an accident,
even if the passenger is wearing his/her seat belt.
Always keep the glove compartment door closed
when driving.
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