2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

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All seats are equipped with a seat belt which uses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt with an emergency locking retractor. This system is designed to provide both com- fort and safety. It permits full extension and automatic retraction of the belts during nor- mal vehicle operation. A sensing deviceinside the belt retractor is designed to lock the retractor in the event of a sudden change in the vehicle’s motion.
1. Occupants should always sit back in their seats with their backs against the upright seatback. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death during deployment of theairbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply thepedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle. The front passenger seat should also be moved asfar back as possible. Refer to “Supple-mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on page 4-26. Also refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on page 4-3.
 To reduce the risk to a front seat passen- ger of serious injury or death from a deploying airbag, make sure the passenger always wears the seat belt properly, remains seated all the way back andupright in their seat, and moves the seat as far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemen- tal Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” onpage 4-26 for additional information. Never hold an infant or child in your arms or on your lap when riding in this vehicle even when you are wearing your seat belt. Never place any part of the seat belt youare wearing around an infant or child. Failure to follow these simple instructions creates a risk of serious injury or death toyour child in the event of an accident or sudden stop. Children 12 years old and under should always ride in the rear seat and be prop- erly restrained. This reduces their risk ofserious injury or death in an accident, especially due to a deploying front passen- ger airbag. Refer to “Child restraint sys-tems” on page 4-18 for additional information. Any child who is too small to properly wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate child restraint system. Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facing child safety seat and positioned in the rear seat.WA R N I N G
 In the event of an accident, all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attachment hardware, should be inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to determine whether replacementis necessary.
Seat belt instructions
NOTE
 For instructions on installing a child restraint system using a seat belt, refer to “Installing achild restraint system using the seat belt” on page 4-23.WA R N I N G
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2. Before using the rear center seat belt, make sure that the detachable anchor issecurely latched and the seat belt is not twisted. For details, refer to page 4-14. 3. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up thewebbing so that it easily pulls across your body.
4. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the latch plate. Push the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. Pull up on the belt to be sure the latch plate islocked securely in the buckle.
5. The lap part of the belt must always be worn low and snug across the hips. Pull up on the shoulder portion of the belt to take up any slack in the lap belt.
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident or sud- den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion.Seat belt performance during an accident can be adversely affected if the seatbacks are reclined. The more a seatback isreclined, the more likely seat belt perfor- mance will be adversely affected. If the seat belt is not properly positioned againstthe body during an accident, there is increased risk you will slide under the belt and receive serious injury or death.
NOTE
 If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled out, pull it once with force and let it retractall the way. Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.
NOTE
 With the exception of the seat belt for the driver, the seat belts in all other seating posi- tions are equipped with an Automatic Lock- ing Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull theseat belt fully out of the retractor, the retrac- tor will switch to its ALR child restraint installation function (see page 4-23).When the ALR function has been activated, the seat belt will only retract. If this happens, let the belt fully retract, then pull the seatbelt back out, repeating steps 1 through 5.
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6. To release the belt, press the button on the buckle and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull itout and check for kinks or twists in the webbing. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
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The rear center seat belt can be detached tohelp avoid damage caused by an object in theluggage compartment while the driver’s side rear seat back is folded down.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly and pass it through the seat belt guide (A).
WA R N I N G Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and is worn as low as possible across the hips, not around the waist. Failure to follow this instruction will increase the risk of serious injury or death in the
event of an accident.
Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted when worn. Twisted webbing mayadversely affect seat belt performance.
Detachable rear center seat belt
WA R N I N G Never detach the rear center seat belt except when the driver’s side rear seat back is folded down. Using the rear center seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the risk of seriousinjury or death in an accident. Make sure the detachable anchor is properly latched before the center seat belt is used.
To attach
NOTE
 If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled out, pull it once with force and let it retractall the way. Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.
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2. After making sure that the seat belt is not twisted, insert the small latch plate (B) into the detachable anchor (C) aligning the marks (D) on the plate and buckleuntil a “click” is heard. 1. Insert the latch plate (E) of the center seat belt into the slit (G) on the detachableanchor (C) and release the center seat belt from the detachable anchor.
2. Pass the seat belt through the seat belt guide (A) and retract it completely toward the rear trim. 3. After the seat belt is retracted completely, insert the latch plate (E) into the upper slit (H) and the small latch plate (B) into thelower slit (I).
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Warning light Warning display type 1 Warning display type 2 A tone and warning light 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 without the driver’s seat belt being fastened, awarning light will come on and a tone will sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
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Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light and display
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If you then drive with the seat belt unfastened for longer than a minute from when the igni- tion switch or the engine switch is operated, the warning light will come on and blinkrepeatedly and the tone will sound intermit- tently. The warning light and the tone will stop afterapproximately 90 seconds. If you then repeatedly stop and start your vehicle with the seat belt unfastened, thewarning light/display and tone will remindyou to fasten your seat belt every time the vehicle starts moving. You will also be reminded to fasten your seat belt in this waywhen you remove your seat belt while driv- ing. The warning light and the tone go off when the seat belt is fastened.
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The front passenger seat belt warning light islocated in the instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put inON, this indicator normally comes on andgoes off a few seconds later. The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger seat but does not fasten theseat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is sub- sequently fastened.
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To move the anchor (A), press the lock knob (B) and slide the anchor to the desired posi- tion.
WA R N I N G In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death in an accident, always fas- ten your own seat belt. Do not allow any-one to ride in your vehicle unless he or she is also seated and fastening a seat belt. Children should additionally be restrained in a secure child restraint system.NOTE
 At the same time, “FASTEN SEAT BELT” will be displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Front passenger seat belt warn- ing light
WA R N I N G Do not install any accessory or sticker that makes the light difficult to see.
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)
WA R N I N G Always adjust the shoulder belt anchor so that the shoulder belt is positioned acrossthe center of your shoulder without touch- ing your neck. The shoulder belt should not be able to fall off your shoulder. Fail-ure to follow this instruction can adversely affect seat belt performance and increase the risk of serious injury or death in theevent of an accident. Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only when the vehicle is not in motion.
Anchor down Anchor up
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Seat belt use during pregnancy
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When your seat belt, even fully extended, is not long enough, a seat belt extender must be obtained. The extender may be used for either of the front seats.
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Seat belts work for ev
eryone, including preg-
nant women. Like all occupants, pregnantwomen are more likely to be seriously injured or killed in an accident if they do not wear seat belts.
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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats eachhave a seat belt equipped with a pre-tensioner system.
The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner sys-tem. In a moderate-to-severe frontal or side collision or when a rollover or overturning of the vehicle is detected, the pre-tensioner sys-tem operates simultaneously with the deploy- ment of the front airbags, side airbags or curtain airbags.The seat belt pre-tensioners are located withinthe seat belt retractors (A). When activated, the pre-tensioners quickly draw back seat belt webbing and increase seat belt performance. The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes the following components:
 Make sure the anchor is securely locked in position after adjusting it.
Seat belt extender
WA R N I N G The extender should only be used if the existing belt is not long enough. Anyone who can use the standard seat belt shouldnot use an extender. Unnecessary use of an extender can adversely affect seat belt performance in an accident. When not required, the extender must be removed and stowed.WA R N I N G
Seat belt use during preg- nancy
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to pregnant women and unbornchildren in an accident, pregnant women should always wear a seat belt. The lap portion of the seat belt should be wornsnug and low across the hips and below the rounding. Consult your doctor if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems
Pre-tensioner system
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The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system wheneverthe ignition switch or the operation mode isunder the following conditions. These include all of the items listed above and all related wiring.[Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ] The ignition switch is in the “ON” or“START” position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The operation mode is in ON.
The seat belt pre-tensioners will operate under the same conditions as the airbag con- trol unit. When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate, some smoke is released and a loud noise willbe heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care should be taken not to intentionally inhale it, as it may cause some temporary irritation topeople with respiratory problems. Even in the event of a severe impact, the pre- tensioners will not operate if the seat belts arenot fastened. The seat belt pre-tensioners maynot activate in certain collisions, even though the vehicle may appear to be severely dam- aged. Such non-activation does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the seat belt pre-ten- sioner system, but rather that the collision forces were not severe enough to activate thesystem.
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This warning light tells you if there is a prob-lem involving the SRS airbags and the seatbelt pre-tensioner system. Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 4-32.
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In the event of an accident, the seat belt force limiter system will help reduce the force applied to the driver and front seat passenger.
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When transporting infants or small childrenin your vehicle, an appropriate child restraint system must always be used. This is requiredby law in the U.S. and Canada. Child restraint systems specifically designed for infants and small children are offered byseveral manufacturers. Choose only a child restraint system with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (RSSR). Look for the manufac-turer’s statement of compliance on the box and child restraint system itself.
1- SRS warning light 2- Front impact sensors3- Seat belt pre-tensioner 4- Airbag control unit 5- Side impact sensors6- Seat belt buckle switches
WA R N I N G The seat belt pre-tensioner system is designed to work only once. After the seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated, they will not work again. They must promptly be replaced and the entire seat belt pre-tensioner system inspected by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
SRS warning Force limiter system Child restraint systems
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The child restraint system should be appropri- ate for your child’s weight and height, and should properly fit your vehicle’s seat. For detailed information, refer to the instruc-tion manual accompanying the child restraint system. All children should be properly restrained in a restraint device that offers the maximum protection for their size and age.Be sure to check local, state, or provincial requirements for child size and age that may vary from the recommendations listed below.  Children less than 1 year old and who weigh 22 pounds (10 kg) or less MUST ride in a rear-facing child safety seat that MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat. Children older than 1
year of age and who
weigh less than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who are less than 40 inches (100 cm) tallMUST be in a forward-facing restraint that MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.
 Children who weigh more than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who are more than 40 inches (100 cm) tall, regardless of age, should use a suitable child seat or a booster seatin the rear seat until the vehicle’s lap-and- shoulder belt fits them properly.
Guidelines for child restraint system selection
WA R N I N G All children must be seated in the rear seat, and properly restrained. Accident statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seat, rather than in the front seat. Any child who is too large to use a child restraint system should ride in the rear seat and wear the lap-and-shoulder beltproperly. The shoulder belt must be posi- tioned over the shoulder and across the chest, not across their neck, and with thelap belt positioned low on the child’s hips, not across their stomach. If necessary, a booster seat should be used to help achievea proper seat belt fit. Follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. Only use a booster seat that is certified as comply-ing with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Sys- tems and Booster Seats Safety Regula- tions.
WA R N I N G Never hold an infant or child in your arms or on your lap when riding in this vehicle, even when you are wearing your seat belt. Never place any part of the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or child.Failure to follow these simple instructions creates a risk of serious injury or death to your child in the event of an accident orsudden stop.
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