2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

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To adjust the seatbacks
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Manual seat adjustmentTo 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.
Power seat adjustmentOperate the switch in the direction of the arrows to adjust the
seatback.NOTE
To prevent the battery from going dead, operate the power
seat with the engine running.
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.
1- Move forward
2- Move backward
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To adjust the seat height (Driver’s seat only)
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Manual seat adjustmentOperate the lever repeatedly to raise or lower the seat.
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.
1- Raise
2- Lower
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Power seat adjustmentOperate the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or
lower the seat.NOTE
To prevent the battery from going dead, operate the power
seat with the engine running.1- Raise or lower the front end of the seat
2- Raise or lower the back end of the seat
3- Raise or lower the entire seat
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Arm rest
(if so equipped)
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The lid on the floor console box can be moved forward and
backward and used as an arm rest.
Heated seat
(if so equipped)
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The heated seats can be operated by pushing the switch when
the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON. The indica-
tor light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.1 (HI) - Heater high (for quick heating)
2 - Heater off
3 (LO) - Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
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WA R N I N G
!
Persons who are unable to feel temperature change
or skin pain due to age, illness, injury, medication,
alcohol use, fatigue or other physical conditions or
who have sensitive skin may suffer burns when
using the heated seat even at low temperatures. To
reduce the risk of burns, people with such conditions
must use care when using the heated seat.
CAUTION
!
Switch off the heated seats when not in use. Operate
the heaters at the “HI” position for quick heating.
After the seat has become warm, set the heater
switch to the “LO” position to keep it warm. Slight
variations in the seat temperature may be felt while
using the heated seats. This is caused by the opera-
tion of the heater’s internal thermostat and does not
indicate a malfunction.
CAUTION
!
Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins,
needles, or other pointed objects into the seat.
Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
material on the seat while using the heater; doing so
can cause the heater element to overheat.
When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, kero-
sene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic solvents;
doing so can cause damage not only to the surface of
the seat, but also to 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 Rear seats
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Arm rest
(if so equipped)
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Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown.
The arm rest includes a cup holder. (Refer to “Cup holder: For
the rear seat” on page 3-257.)NOTE
Never sit on the arm rest.
Doing so could damage the arm rest.
Rear Seat Pass Through
(if so equipped)
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Open the lid in the arm rest to gain access to the luggage com-
partment from the cabin. This feature is useful for carrying
long objects while accommodating 2 passengers in the rear
seats.
Fold down the arm rest. Then slide the knob (A) down while
pulling it forward to open the lid.
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2Head 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.
To maximize the effectiveness of your head restraint, adjust the
front seatback to the upright position, the rear seatback to the
normal seating position, and the head restraint to the proper
position. Sit back against the seatback with your head close to
the head restraint.
WA R N I N G
!
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.
In order to minimize the risk of a neck injury due to
a rear impact, the front seatback must be adjusted
to the upright position, the rear seatback to the nor-
mal seating position, and the head restraint to the
proper position before vehicle operation. The driver
should never adjust the seat while the vehicle is in
motion.
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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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.
To r e m o v ePress the lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrows.
Then pull the head restraint up and out of the seatback.To installFirst check that the head restraint is facing in the right direction
as shown in the previous illustration, and then insert it into the
seatback. Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock
knob (A) until the restraint locks into place.
WA R N I N G
!
To help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of an accident, the head restraints must be properly
installed and positioned to proper height before
vehicle operation.
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