2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

Child restraint5-18 Seat and seat belts
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1. Remove any foreign material in or aroundthe connectors and ensure the vehicle seatbelt is in its normal storage position.2. Open the gap a little between the seatcushion (A) and the seatback (B) withyour hand to locate the lower anchorages(C).
3. For easier access, the seatback may berecline rearward. Push the child restraintsystem’s connectors (D) into the loweranchorages (C) in accordance with theinstructions provided by the child restraintsystem’s manufacturer.After it is security fastened, adjust theseatback to 4 steps forward from mostreclined position.4. Attach the top tether anchor strap to thechild restraint anchorage point and tightenthe tether anchor strap (refer to page5-16).5. Push and pull the child restraint system inall directions to be sure it is firmlysecured.
Remove the child restraint system in accord-ance with the instructions provided by thechild restraint system’s manufacturer.
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The 3-point type seat belts at the below illus-trated seating position can be converted fromnormal emergency locking retractor (ELR)mode to automatic locking retractor (ALR)mode. It should be so converted, wheninstalling a child restraint system to preventthe child restraint system from moving incase of an accident.
A: Child restraint system connectorsTo install
A: Vehicle seat cush-
ion
C: Lower anchorage
B: Vehicle seatback D: Connector
To r e m o v eInstalling a child restraint sys-tem to a 3-point type seat belt (with emergency/automatic locking mechanism)
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Child restraint
Seat and seat belts 5-19
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1. Place the child restraint system on the rearseat.2. Route the belt through the child restraintaccording to the child restraint systemmanufacturer’s instructions, then insertthe latch plate into the buckle.
3. To activate the ALR mode, slowly pull theshoulder part of the belt all the way outuntil it stops, then let the belt feed backinto the retractor. 4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. Ifthe belt is locked, you will not be able topull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it isnot locked and you will need to repeatthese steps.
5. After confirming that the belt is locked,grab the shoulder part of the belt near thebuckle and pull up to remove any slackfrom the lap part of the belt. Remember, ifthe lap part of the belt is not tight, thechild restraint will not be secure. It mayhelp to put weight on the child restraint,or push on the seatback while pulling upon the belt.6. Attach the top tether anchor strap to thechild restraint anchorage point and tightenthe tether anchor strap (refer to page5-16).7. Before putting the child in the restraint,push and pull the restraint in all directionsto be sure it is secure. Do this before eachuse.
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NOTE
zIf the seat belt does not lock, rewind it fullythen perform step 2 to 7 again.
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Child restraint5-20 Seat and seat belts
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1. Remove the plate from the buckle, thenremove the seat belt from the childrestraint system.2. Fully rewind the seat belt to deactivate theALR mode.
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For safety, you are advised to install the childrestraint system using a 3-point type seat beltwith emergency/automatic locking mecha-nism. If you cannot avoid installing it usinganother type of seat belt, follow the instruc-tions given below.1. Place the child restraint system on the rearseat.
2. Route the belt through the child restraintaccording to the child restraint systemmanufacturer’s instructions, then insertthe latch plate into the buckle.3. Remove all slack by using the lockingclip.4. Attach the top tether anchor strap to thechild restraint anchorage point and tightenthe tether anchor strap (refer to page5-16).5. Before putting the child in the restraint,push and pull the restraint in all directionsto be sure it is secure. Do this before eachuse.
Remove the plate from the buckle, thenremove the seat belt from the child restraintsystem.
WA R N I N GzBefore putting the child in the restraint,be sure to make the conversion of theretractor from the ELR mode to the ALRmode. By doing so, the child restraint sys-tem is always tightly secured to the seat bythe automatic lock. By converting to ALRmode, the movement of the child restraintsystem in the event of sudden braking oran accident will be reduced, decreasingthe risk of seriously injuring the child orother occupants.NOTE
zIf a person wearing the seat belt moves theirupper body significantly such that the beltcompletely unwinds, the retractor mayswitch to its ALR mode and lock, thus pre-venting further movement. If this happens,the person should switch the retractor backto its ELR mode by taking off the seat beltand fully rewinding it. The person shouldthen wear the seat belt again.
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Installing a child restraint sys-tem to a 3-point type seat belt (with emergency locking mech-anism) To i n s t a l l
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WA R N I N GzFor some types of child restraint, the lock-ing clip (A) should be used to help avoidpersonal injury during a collision or sud-den manoeuvre.It must be fitted and used in accordancewith the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions.The locking clip must be removed whenthe child restraint is removed.
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Seat belt inspection
Seat and seat belts 5-21
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zCheck the belts for cuts, worn or frayedwebbing and for cracked or deformedmetallic parts. Replace the belt assemblyif defective. zA dirty belt should be cleaned with neu-tral detergent in warm water. After rinsingin water, let it dry in the shade. Do notattempt to bleach or re-dye the beltsbecause this affects their characteristics.
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The information for SRS airbags includesimportant information concerning the driver’sand front passenger’s airbags, the driver’sknee airbag, the side airbags and the curtainairbags.
The SRS driver’s and front passenger’s air-bags are designed to supplement the primaryprotection of the driver and front passengerside seat belt systems by providing thoseoccupants with protection against head andchest injuries in certain moderate-to-severefrontal collisions.The SRS driver’s knee airbag is designed tosupplement the primary protection of thedriver’s seat belt system. It can reduce theforward movement of the driver’s lower legsand provide increased overall body protectionin certain moderate-to-severe frontal colli-sions.The SRS side airbags are designed to supple-ment properly worn seat belts and provide thedriver and front passenger with protectionagainst chest injuries in certain moderate-to-severe side impact collisions.The SRS curtain airbags are designed to sup-plement properly worn seat belts and providethe driver and passenger with protectionagainst head injuries in certain moderate-to-severe side impact collisions.The SRS is NOT a substitute for the seatbelts. To ensure the maximum protection dur-ing all types of collisions and accidents, alloccupants, including the passengers as wellas the driver, must wear their seat belts.
Seat belt inspection
WA R N I N GzWe recomme nd you to have all seat bel tassemblies includin
g retractors and
attaching hardware inspected after anycollision. We recommend that seat beltassemblies in use during a collision bereplaced unless the collision was minorand the belts show no damage and con-tinue to operate properly. zDo not attempt to repair or replace anypart of the seat belt assemblies; we recom-mend you to have this work done by aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorised Ser-vice Point. Incorrect repair or replace-ment could reduce the effectiveness of thebelts and could result in serious injury inthe event of a collision. zOnce the pre-tensioner has activated, itcannot be re-used.It must be replaced together with theretractor.
Supplemental restraint sys-tem (SRS)-airbag
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Supplemental restrain
t system (SRS)-airbag
5-22 Seat and seat belts
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The SRS includes the following components:
Only when the operation mode of the powerswitch is in ON, the airbags will operate.The airbags deployment produces a sudden,loud noise, and releases some smoke andpowder, but these conditions are not injuri-ous, and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle.People with respiratory problems may feelsome temporary irritation from chemicalsused to produce the deployment; open thewindows after airbag deployment, if safe todo so.The airbags deflate very rapidly after deploy-ment, so there is little danger of obscuredvision.
How the supplemental restraint system works 1- Airbag module (Passenger)2- Airbag module (Driver)3- Driver’s knee airbag module4- Side airbag modules
5- Curtain airbag modules
CAUTIONzAirbags inflate at an extremely rapid speed.In certain situations, contact with inflatingairbags can result in abrasions, bruises, lightcuts, and the like.
WA R N I N GzIT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROP-ERLY SEATED.A driver or front passenger too close tothe steering wheel or instrument panelduring airbag deployment can be killed orseriously injured.Airbags inflate very
fast, and with great
force.If the driver and front passenger are notproperly seated and restrained, the air-bags may not protect you properly, andcould cause serious or fatal injuries whenit inflates.WA R N I N GzDo not sit on the edge
of the seat, or sit
with your lower legs too close to theinstrument panel, or lean head or chestclose to the steering wheel or instrumentpanel. Do not put feet or legs on or againstthe instrument panel.zPlace all infants and small children in therear seat and properly restrained using anappropriate child restraint system.The rear seat is the safest for infants andchildren.
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag
Seat and seat belts 5-23
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The label shown here is attached on vehicleswith front passenger’s airbag.
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The driver’s airbag is located under the pad-ded cover in the middle of the steering wheel.The front passenger’s airbag is contained inthe instrument panel above the glove box.The driver’s airbag and the front passenger’sairbag are designed to inflate at the same timeeven if the passenger seat is not occupied.
WA R N I N GzInfants and small children should neverbe unrestrained,
stand up against the
instrument panel or held in your arms oron your lap. They could be seriouslyinjured or killed in a collision, includingwhen the airbag inflat
es. They should be
properly seated in the rear seat in anappropriate child restraint system. See the“Child restraint” section of this owner’smanual.
WA R N I N GzOlder children should be seated in therear seat, properly wearing the seat belt,with an appropriate booster seat ifneeded.
Caution for installing the child restraint on vehicle with front passenger’s airbag
WA R N I N GzExtreme Hazard!NEVER use a rearward facing childrestraint on a seat protected by anACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATHor SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD canoccur.
Driver’s and front passenger’s airbag system
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t system (SRS)-airbag
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The driver’s knee airbag is located under thesteering wheel. The driver’s knee airbag isdesigned to deploy at the same time as thedriver’s front airbag.
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The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag aredesigned to deploy when the vehicle suffers amoderate to severe frontal impact. The typi-cal condition is shown in the illustration.
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbagwill deploy if the severity of impact is abovethe designed threshold level, comparable toan approximately 25 km/h collision whenimpacting straight into a solid wall that doesnot move or deform. If the severity of theimpact is below the above threshold level, thefront airbags and driver’s knee airbag maynot deploy. However, this threshold speedwill be considerably higher if the vehiclestrikes an object that absorbs the impact byeither deforming or moving (for example,another stationary vehicle, pole or a guardrail).Because frontal collisions can easily moveyou out of position, it is important to alwaysproperly wear your seat belts. Your seat beltswill help keep you a safe distance from thesteering wheel and instrument panel duringthe initial stages of airbag deployment. Theinitial stage of airbag inflation is the mostforceful, and can possibly cause serious orfatal injuries. Moreover, the seat belts in yourvehicle are your primary means of protectionin a collision. The SRS airbags are designedto provide additional protection. Therefore,for your safety and the safety of all occu-pants, be sure to always properly wear yourseat belts.
Driver’s knee airbag system
Deployment of front airbags and driver’s knee airbag The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when… 1- Head-on collision with a solid wall at
speed of approximately 25 km/h orhigher
2- Moderate to severe frontal impact
within the shaded area between thearrows
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag
Seat and seat belts 5-25
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Wi t h ce r ta i n ty pe s o f f r o nt al col l i s i on s , t h evehicle’s body structure is designed to absorbthe shock to help protect the occupants fromharm. (The vehicle body’s front area maydeform significantly as it absorbs the impact.)Under such circumstances, the front airbagsand driver’s knee airbag may not deploy irre-spective of the deformation and damage tothe vehicle body.Examples of some typical conditions areshown in the illustration.
Because the front airbags and driver’s kneeairbag do not protect the occupant in all typesof frontal collisions, be sure to always prop-erly wear your seat belts.The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag arenot designed to deploy in conditions wherethey cannot typically provide protection tothe occupant.Such conditions are shown in the illustration.Because the front airbags and driver’s kneeairbag do not protect the occupant in all types
of collisions, be sure to always properly wearyour seat belts.The front airbags and driver’s knee airbagmay deploy if the bottom of the vehicle suf-fers a moderate to severe impact (undercar-riage damage).Examples of some typical conditions areshown in the illustration.
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY when… 1- When colliding with a utility pole, tree
or other narrow object.
2- Vehicle slides under the rear body of a
truck
3- Oblique frontal impacts
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when… 1- Rear end collisions2- Side collisions3- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY DEPLOY when… 1- Collision with an elevated
median/island or curb
2- Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pot-
hole
3- Vehicle drives down a steep slope and
hits the ground
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