2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL Owners Manual

2-6 Seat and restraint systems
2
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This
can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an
accident.
After adjusting the seat, make sure that it is securely
locked into position.
To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or
death during deployment of the driver’s airbag,
always properly wear the seat belt and adjust the
driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintain-
ing a position that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely
operate the vehicle.
To reduce the risk to the front passenger of serious
injury or death during deployment of the passen-
ger’s airbag, always properly wear the seat belt and
adjust the front passenger’s seat as far back as pos-
sible.
Always place children 12 years old and under in the
rear seat and use appropriate child restraint sys-
tems.
CAUTION
!
Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an adult. If it
is adjusted by a child, an unexpected accident might
occur.
Do not place a cushion or the like between your back
and the seatback while driving. The effectiveness of
the head restraints will be reduced in the event of an
accident.
When sliding the seats, be careful not to catch your
hand or leg.
When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay
careful attention to the second row seat passengers.
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2
To adjust the seat forward or backward
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Manual seat adjustmentPull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the seat forward or
backward to the desired position. Release the adjusting lever to
lock the seat in place.
Power seat adjustmentOperate the switch forward or backward to move the seat to the
desired position. Release the switch to lock the seat in place.NOTE
To prevent the battery from going dead, operate the power
seat with the engine running.
WA R N I N G
!
To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to
move it forward or backward without using the
adjusting lever.
1- Forward (toward the front of the vehicle)
2- Backward (toward the rear of the vehicle)
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2-8 Seat and restraint systems
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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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2
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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2-10 Seat and restraint systems
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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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2
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 is in the “ON” position. The indicator 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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2-12 Seat and restraint systems
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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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Seat and restraint systems
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2 Second row seats (60/40 split fold/tumble
seats)
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When sitting in the second row seat, adjust the head restraints
to heights at which they lock in position. Refer to “Head
restraints” on page 2-26. To adjust the seat forward or backward (vehicles
with second row seat slide function)Pull the seat adjusting lever and gently rock the seat forward or
backward to the desired position. Release the adjusting lever to
lock the seat in place.NOTE
You can adjust the seat forward or backward on either side
separately.
WA R N I N G
!
To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to
move it forward or backward without using the
adjusting lever.
CAUTION
!
When sliding (vehicles with second row seat slide
function) or reclining the seat rearward, pay careful
attention to the third row seat passengers.
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