2014 MITSUBISHI ASX Owner's Manual (in English)

NOTElDo not climb or sit on the armrest. Doing so
could damage the armrest.
l The top surface of the armrest contains a cup
holder for rear seat occupants.
Refer to “Cup holder” on page 7-78.Head restraints
E00403301439WARNINGlDriving 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.
l Never place a cushion or similar device on
the seatback. This can adversely affect head restraint performance by increasing
the distance between your head and the restraint.
To adjust height
Adjust the head restraint height so that the
centre of the head restraint is as close as pos-
sible to eye level to reduce the chances of in-
jury in the event of collision. Any person too tall for the head restraint to reach their seatedeye level, should adjust the restraint as highas possible.
To raise the head restraint, move it upward.
To lower the restraint, move it downward
while pushing the height adjusting knob (A) in the direction of the arrow. After adjust-
ment, push the head restraint downward and make sure that it is locked.To remove
To remove the head restraints, lift the head
restraint with the height adjusting knob (A) pushed in.
Installation
To install the head restraints, first confirmthat they are facing the correct direction, andthen insert them into the seatback while
pressing the height adjusting knob (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow.
CAUTIONl Confirm that the height adjusting knob (A)
is correctly adjusted as shown in the illustra- tion, and also lift the head restraints to en- sure that they do not come out of the seat-
back.
Head restraints
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CAUTIONlThe head restraints for the seats differ in
shape and size. When installing head re- straints, make sure the head restraints are fit- ted in their respective seats and do not install
the head restraints in the wrong direction.Making a luggage
compartment E00403400231WARNINGlWhen making a luggage compartment,
never arrange the seats while the vehicle
is being driven or is on an incline. The seats could move unexpectedly or more
than required and cause a serious acci- dent.
l If required, always operate the seating be-
fore the vehicle is in motion.
l Do not allow anyone to ride in the luggage
compartment while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. People who are not properly seated
and restrained can be seriously injured or killed in an accident.
l The luggage compartment in the rear of
the vehicle should never be used as a play area by children.
Children should be seated with seat belts fastened when the vehicle is in motion.
l Confirm that the seatback locks securely
when it is returned.CAUTIONl Do not stack luggage in the vehicle higher
than the seatback height. Also, firmly securethe luggage.
Serious accidents could result due to unre-
strained objects entering the passenger com-
partment during sudden braking.
l Make sure that the seat is operated by an
adult. If it is operated by a child, an unex-
pected accident might occur.
l Be careful not to catch your hands or feet
when arranging the seat. Personal injury could result.Folding the rear seatbacks for-
ward
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The passenger and luggage compartments can be joined by folding the seatback for-
ward. This is useful for carrying long objects. The seatbacks can be folded with the rear seat release button.
NOTEl The seatbacks can be folded one side at a
time.
Making a luggage compartment
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To fold the seatbacks
Push the rear seat release button (A) to foldthe seatback forward.
To return the seatbacks
1. If the seat belt is removed from the seat
belt guide (B), pass it through the seat belt guide.
2. Fold back the seatback until it is locked
properly in position.
NOTEl When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a
locked condition, pull the belts once force-
fully and then return them.
After that, pull the belts out slowly once again.3. Make sure the seatback is locked firmly
in place and the seat belt is passed
through the seat belt guide (B).CAUTIONl If the red part (C) on the back of the rear
seat release button can be seen, the seatback is not locked firmly in place. Push and pulllightly on the seatback to lock it firmly inplace.Seat belts
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To protect you and your passengers in theevent of an accident, it is most important thatthe seat belts be worn correctly while driving.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner sys- tem. These belts are used the same way as a
conventional seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pretensioner system and
force limiter system” on page 4-14.WARNINGl Always place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never put it behind you or under your arm.
l One seat belt should be used by only one
person. Doing otherwise can be danger- ous.
l The seat belt will provide its wearer with
maximum protection if the recliner seat- back is placed in fully upright position.
When the seatback is reclined, there is
greater risk that the passenger will slide under the belt, especially in a forward im-
pact accident, and may be injured by the
belt or by striking the instrument panel or seatbacks.
l Seat belts should always be worn by every
adult who drives or rides in this vehicle, and by all children who are tall enough towear seat belts properly.
Other children should always use proper child restraint systems.
l Remove any twists when using the belt.
l No modifications or additions should be
made by the user which will either pre-
vent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the
seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.
Seat belts
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WARNINGlNever hold a child in your arms or on
your lap when riding in this vehicle, even if you are wearing your seat belt. To do so
risks severe or fatal injury to the child in a collision or sudden stop.
l Always adjust the belt to a snug fit.
l Always wear the lap portion of the belt
over your hips.3-point type seat belt (with
emergency locking mechanism)
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This type of belt requires no length adjust- ment. Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to the
movement of the wearer, but in the event of a sudden or strong shock, the belt automatical-
ly locks to hold the wearer’s body.
NOTEl You can check if the belt locks by pulling it
forward quickly.
To fasten
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while hold-
ing the latch plate.
NOTEl When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a
locked condition, pull the belts once force-
fully and then return them. After that, pull
the belts out slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until
a “click” is heard.
WARNINGl Never wear the lap portion of the belt
across your abdomen. During accidents it
can press sharply against the abdomen and increase the risk of injury.
l The seat belts must not be twisted when
worn.
3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness
as desired.
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button on
the buckle.
Seat belts
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NOTElAs the belt retracts automatically, keep hold-
ing the latch plate while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could damage the vehicle.Driver’s seat belt warning
lamp and display
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Warning lampWarning display type 1Warning display type 2
A tone and warning lamp are used to remind
the driver to fasten the seat belt.
If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in ON
while a seat belt is not fastened, the warning lamp illuminates and the tone sounds for about 6 seconds to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
If the vehicle is driven without fastening the seat belt, the warning lamp comes on and
flashes repeatedly, and the tone sounds con-
tinuously. At the same time, the warning dis-
play is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
The warning lamp goes off and the tone stops
after approximately 90 seconds.
Subsequently, if the seat belt is still not fas-
tened, the warning lamp and tone will be acti-
vated to remind the driver to fasten the seat belt whenever the vehicle is stopped and star-ted again. The warning will operate in the
same way if the seat belt is removed while driving the vehicle. The warning will stop
when the seat belt is fastened.Front passenger seat belt warn-
ing lamp*
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The front passenger seat belt warning lamp is
located on the instrument panel.
The lamp comes on when a person sits on the front passenger seat but does not fasten the
seat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is sub- sequently fastened.
WARNINGl Do not install any accessory or sticker
that makes the lamp difficult to see.Adjustable seat belt anchor
(front seats)
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The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Seat belts
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Raise or lower the seat belt anchor (A) while
pressing the lock knob (B).DownUp
WARNINGl When adjusting the seat belt anchor, set it
at a position that is sufficiently high so
that the belt will make full contact with your shoulder but will not touch your
neck.3-point type seat belt with 2
buckles
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3-point type seat belt with 2 buckles is fitted in the rear centre seating position.
NOTEl You can check if the belt locks by pulling it
forward quickly.To fasten
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly and pass it
through the seat belt guide (A).
NOTEl When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a
locked condition, pull the belt once forceful-
ly and then return it.
After that, pull the belt out slowly once
again.
2. After making sure that the seat belt is
not twisted, insert the latch plate (B) into
the buckle (C) aligning the marks (D) on
the plate and buckle until a “click” is heard.
WARNINGl When using the seat belt, make sure to se-
curely connect the latch plate (B) with the
buckle (C). Failing to do so could signifi- cantly reduce the amount of protection and cause serious injures in a collision or
a sudden stop.
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3.Insert the latch plate (E) into the buckle
(F) until a “click” is heard.
4. Make sure the lap belt is positioned as
low as possible on the hips and pull the shoulder belt to adjust the slackness of
the lap belt.
To unfasten
1. Hold the latch plate (E) and push the
button on the buckle (F).
2. Push the button (G) on the buckle (C)
using the latch plate (E) to disconnect
the seat belt from the buckle.
3. Retract the seat belt and remove it from
the seat belt guide (A).
4. After the seat belt is retracted complete-
ly, insert the latch plate (E) into the up-
per slit (H) and the latch plate (B) into the lower slit (I).
Seat belts
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Pregnant women restraintE00405600077WARNINGlSeat belts work for everyone, including
pregnant women. Pregnant women should
use the available seat belts. This will re- duce the likelihood of injury to both thewoman and the unborn child. The lap belt
should be worn across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible, but not
across the waist. Consult your doctor if you have any additional questions or con-
cerns.Seat belt pretensioner
system and force limiter
system E00405700166
The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seateach have a seat belt equipped with a preten- sioner system.
Pretensioner system
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When the ignition switch or the operation
mode is under the following conditions, if there is a frontal impact or a side impact (ve-
hicles equipped with SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags) severe enough to injure
the driver and/or front passenger, the preten-
sioner system will retract their respective seat belts instantaneously, thus maximizing the
seat belt’s effectiveness.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“START” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in ON.
WARNINGl To obtain the best results from your pre-
tensioner seat belt, make sure you have adjusted your seat correctly and wear your seat belt properly.CAUTIONl Installation of audio equipment or repairs in
the vicinity of the pretensioner seat belts or
floor console must be performed in line with MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines. It is
important to do so because the work could affect the pretensioner systems.
l If you need to scrap the vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
It is important to do so because unexpected activation of the pretensioner seat belts
could cause injuries.NOTEl The pretensioner seat belts will be activated
if the vehicle suffers a severe frontal impact or a severe side impact (vehicles equipped
with SRS side airbags and SRS curtain air- bags), even if the seat belts are not worn.
l The pretensioner seat belts are designed to
work only once. After the pretensioner seat belts have been activated, we recommend
you have it replaced by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.SRS warning
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The same warning lamp/display is shared by
the SRS airbags and the pretensioner seat
belts.
Refer to “SRS warning lamp/display” on page 4-36.
Pregnant women restraint
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