2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV airbag

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
Seat and restraint systems 4-33
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A side airbag and curtain airbag are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to the middle of the pas- senger compartment. The typical situation is shown in the illustra- tion. The seat belts in your
vehicle are your pri-
mary means of protection in an accident. TheSRS side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to provide
additional protection.
Therefore, for your safety and the safety of all
occupants, be sure to
always wear your seat
belts properly. In certain types of side
collisions, the side air-
bag and curtain airbag may not deploy, even if the deformation of the body seems to belarge, because the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the impact and to deform in order to help prot
ect the occupants. Some
typical situations where the side airbag and curtain airbag may not deploy are shown inthe illustrations. Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of side collisions, be
sure to always wear your seat
belts properly.
Deployment of side airbag and curtain airbag The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when … Moderate to severe impact
to the middle of the
vehicle body’s side structure
The side airbag and curtain airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY when …
Side impact in an area away from the passenger com- partment 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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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag 4-34 Seat and restraint systems
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The side airbag and curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in situations where theycannot provide protecti
on to the occupants.
Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations. Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occ
upants in all types of
collisions, be sure to
always wear your seat
belts properly.
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The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when … Oblique side impact Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
Head-on collision Rear end collision
SRS servicing
WA R N I N G Any maintenance performed on or near the components of the SRS should be per-formed only by a certified i-MiEV dealer. Do not permit anyone else to do any ser- vice, inspection, main
tenance or repair on
any SRS components or
wiring. Similarly,
no part of the SRS should ever be handled, removed or disposed
by anyone except a
certified i-MiEV dealer. Improper work methods on the SRS com- ponents or wiring could result in an acci-dental airbag deployment or could make the SRS inoperable. Ei
ther of these situa-
tions could result in serious injury ordeath.  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 thefront bumper or body structure can adversely affect SRS performance and may lead to injury. If your vehicle has re
ceived any damage,
you should have the
SRS inspected by a
certified i-MiEV dealer to make sure it is in proper working order.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
Seat and restraint systems 4-35
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Occupant restraint warn
ing labels for the SRS
are located in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
Located in the passenger’s side as well.
 Do not modify your front seats, center pil- lar or center console. Such modificationscan adversely affect
SRS performance and
may lead to injury. Also, if you discove
r any tear or open
seam in the seat fabr
ic near the side air-
bag, have the seat in
spected by a certified
i-MiEV dealer.  If you find a crack in
or damage to the
front pillar, rear pill
ar, or roof side rail
where the curtain airbag is located, havethe SRS inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.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 applicable sec- tions in this
owner’s manual.
 If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge you to first take it to a certified i- MiEV dealer so that the SRS can be madesafe for disposal.  If any of the following parts needs to be modified for use by
a handicapped person,
the advanced airbag sy
stem will be greatly
affected. Please consult a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance. •Driver’s seat • Front passenger seat • Front seat beltWA R N I N G
• Steering wheel • Instrument panel[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.] To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.call 1-888-648-7820 or write to: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Customer Relations Department P. O. Box 6400 Cypress, CA 90630-0064 [For vehicles sold in Canada] To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales ofCanada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or write to: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada,Inc. Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 410094141 Dixie Road Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
Warning labels
NOTE
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Tire repair kit 8-10 For emergencies
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15. Check and adjust the tire pressure with
reference to the air pressure gauge on thecompressor. If you overinflate the tire, release air by loosening the hose’s end fit- ting.If there is a gap between the tire and wheel because the ti
re has moved inward
from the wheel rim, press the tire treadtowards the wheel to close the gap before running the compressor. (With no gaps, the tire pressure will rise.)
16. Turn OFF the compressor switch, then
pull the power cord plug out of the 12 Vpower outlet.
17. Affix the speed restriction sticker (T) to
the three-diamond mark on the steering wheel.
WA R N I N G Do not place your hand or fingers between the tire and wheel while inflating the tire.Your hand or fingers may become caughtbetween the tire and wheel.CAUTION The supplied compressor is designed only for inflation of your vehicle tires. The compressor is designed to run on a vehi- cle’s 12 V power supply. Do not connect it to any other power source. The compressor is not waterproof. If you use it in rain, make sure
water does not get on it.
Any sand or dust sucked into the compressor could make the compressor break down. Donot place the compressor directly on any sandy or dusty surface when using it. Do not disassemble or modify the compres- sor. Also, do not subject the air pressure gauge to shock. It could malfunction.
CAUTION The surface of the compressor will get hot while the compressor is running. Do not keep the compressor running continuouslyfor more than 10 minutes. After using the compressor, wait for the compressor to cool before using it again. If the compressor becomes sluggish or hot while operating, it is
overheating. Immedi-
ately place the switch in the OFF position and let the compressor c
ool down for at least
30 minutes.NOTE
 If the tire pressure does not rise to the speci- fied level within 10 minutes, the tire may beso severely damaged that
the tire sealant can-
not be used to effect
the emergency repair.
Do not drive the vehicl
e. Please contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
NOTE
 At this point the puncture hole is not sealed yet. Air will leak
through the puncture hole
until the emergency repa
ir procedure is com-
pleted (through step 19 or step 20 of theseinstructions).CAUTION Do not affix the sticke
r anywhere except the
specified position on th
e pad of the steering
wheel. Affixing the sticker in an incorrect position could prevent the SRS airbag fromdeploying properly.
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