2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE steering

Seat and restraint systems
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Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag system
N00407900321
The driver’s airbag is located under the padded cover in the
middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s airbag is
contained in the instrument panel above the glove compart-
ment. The driver’s airbag and the front passenger’s airbag are
designed to deploy at the same time. However, the front pas-
senger’s airbag does not deploy when the front passenger seat
is not occupied or when the system senses that a child is in the
child restraint system.
WA R N I N G
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If any of the following conditions occur, there may
be a problem with the SRS airbags and/or seat belt
pre-tensioners, and they may not function properly
in a collision or may suddenly activate without a col-
lision:
• Even when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in ON, the SRS warning light does not
come on or it remains on.
• The SRS warning light comes on while driving.The SRS airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners are
designed to help reduce the risk of serious injury or
death in certain collisions. If either of the above con-
ditions occurs, immediately have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Driver
Front passenger
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Driver’s knee airbag system
N00404500036
The driver’s knee airbag is located under the steering wheel.
The driver’s knee airbag is designed to deploy at the same time
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WA R N I N G
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Do not attach anything to the steering wheel’s pad-
ded cover, such as trim material, badges, etc. These
could strike and injure an occupant if the airbag
inflates.
Do not set anything on, or attach anything to, the
instrument panel above the glove compartment.
Such items could strike and injure an occupant if the
airbag inflates.
WA R N I N G
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Do not attach accessories to, or put them in front of,
the windshield. They could restrict the airbag infla-
tion, or strike and injure an occupant, when the
airbag inflates.
Do not attach additional keys or accessories (hard,
pointed or heavy objects) to the ignition key. Such
objects could prevent the driver’s knee airbag from
inflating normally or could be propelled to cause
serious injury if the airbag inflates.
Do not attach accessories to the lower portion of the
driver’s side instrument panel. Such objects could
prevent the driver’s knee airbag from inflating nor-
mally or could be propelled to cause serious injury if
the airbag inflates.
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The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...The side airbag and curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in
situations where they cannot provide protection to the occu-
pants. Some typical situations are shown in the illustration.
Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the
occupant in all types of collisions, be sure to always wear your
seat belts properly.
SRS servicing
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Head-on collision
Rear end collision to your vehicle
WA R N I N G
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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 airbag 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.
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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 airbag system will
be greatly affected. Please consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
• Driver’s seat
• Front passenger seat
• Front seat belt
• Steering wheel
• Instrument panel
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 airbag, have the seat
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
If you have found any scratch, crack or damage to
the portion of the front and rear pillars and roof side
rail, you should have the SRS inspected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
WA R N I N G
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[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 of Canada, Inc.
call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 41009
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,
Inc.
call 1-787-251-8715 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 192216
SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 5
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 13
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 35
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 38
Child safety locks for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 40
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 41
Manual window control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .3- 43
Power window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 43
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 48
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 49
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 50
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 52
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 54
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 56
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 59
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 61
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 68
Hill start assist (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 69
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 71
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 72
Electric power steering system (EPS) . . . . . . . . . .3- 75
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 76Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 80
Tire pressure monitoring system (if so equipped) . 3- 87
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 93
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 96
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 98
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 109
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 110
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 111
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 114
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 118
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 119
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 120
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 121
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 125
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 127
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 127
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 3- 128
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 153
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 160
12 V power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 161
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 162
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 164
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 165
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 166
Rear shelf panel (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 167
Convenience hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 168
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 169
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3-26 Features and controls
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Startability of continuously variable transmission (CVT)
vehicles with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or
lower
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it
may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the
selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
This phenomenon occurs because the transaxle has not warmed
up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If this occurs,
place the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the
engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will warm up, and you will be able to start nor-
mally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation.Stopping the engine
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NOTE
If you have to bring the engine to an emergency stop
while driving, press and hold the engine switch for 3 sec-
onds or more, or press it quickly 3 times or more. The
engine will stop and the operation mode will go to ACC.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), do not stop the engine with the selector
lever in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position.
If the engine is stopped with the selector lever in any posi-
tion other than the “P” (PARK) position, the operation
mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while depressing the brake
pedal.
3. On vehicles with a manual transaxle, press the engine
switch to stop the engine, and then move the gearshift
lever to the 1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a down-
hill) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
If the F.A.S.T.-key is not operating properly
N00568300031
Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of the floor console.
Starting the engine and changing the operation mode should be
now possible.
Remove the F.A.S.T.-key from the key slot after starting the
engine or changing the operation mode.
WA R N I N G
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Do not operate the engine switch while driving
except in an emergency. If the engine is stopped
while driving, the brake servomechanism will cease
to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate.
Also, the power steering system will not function
and it will require greater manual effort to operate
the steering. This could result in a serious accident.
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Features and controls
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3 Steering wheel height adjustment
N00511500231
To adjust the steering wheel to the desired position, move the
lever upward or downward while moving the steering wheel to
the desired level.
CAUTION
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Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning light is off.
If you drive without the parking brake fully
released, the warning lamp will illuminate and a
buzzer sounds when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph
(8 km/h).
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
A- Wheel lock
B- Release
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