2016 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN ECO mode

CAUTIONlThe reclining mechanism of the seatback is
spring loaded, causing it to return to the ver- tical position when the lock lever is operat- ed. When using the lever, sit close to the
seatback or hold it with your hand to control its return motion.Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” position. Operate
the switch as indicated by arrows.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
1 (HI)-Heater high (for quick heating).2-Heater off.3 (LO)-Heater low (to keep the seat
warm).CAUTIONl Switch off seat heaters when not in use.
l Operate in the high position for quick heat-
ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heater to low to keep it warm. Slight variations in seat
temperature may be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by the operation
of the heater’s internal thermostat and does not indicate a malfunction.
l If the following types of persons use the
heated seats, they might become too hot or receive minor burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):
• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcohol or
sleep inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)
l Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects into it.
l Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other mate-
rial with high heat insulation properties on the seat while using the heater; this might
cause the heater element to overheat
l When cleaning the seat, do not use benzene,
kerosene, petrol, alcohol, or other organicsolvents; these might damage the surface of the seat and also the heater element.
l If water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before at-tempting to use the heater.CAUTIONl Turn the heater off immediately if it appears
to be malfunctioning during use.Rear seats (3-door models)*/
Second seats (5-door
models)* E00402000184WARNINGlWhen a person is sitting in the middle
seating position of the rear seats (3-doormodels)/second seats (5-door models), pull
up the head restraint to a height at which
it locks in position. Be sure to make this adjustment before starting to drive. Seri- ous injuries could otherwise be suffered as
the result of an impact. Refer to “Head
restraints” on page 4-12.
Rear seats (3-door models)*/Second seats (5-door models)*
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To recline the seatback
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In order to recline the seatback, lean forward
slightly, pull the seatback lock lever up, and then lean backward to the desired position
and release the lever. The seatback will lock
in that position.
3-door models5-door models
CAUTIONl The reclining mechanism of the seatback is
spring loaded, causing it to return to the ver- tical position when the lock lever is operat- ed. When using the lever, sit close to the
seatback or hold it with your hand to control its return motion.NOTEl Each seatback can be adjusted by the lever
on its side.
l On 5-door models, each of the second seat’s
sidebacks (A) is foldable. When either side
of the seatback is reclined to a new position,
its sideback automatically folds inward ac- cordingly.Armrest
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For rear seats (3-door models)
Press the button (A) at the top of the armrest
and allow the armrest to drop down.
Rear seats (3-door models)*/Second seats (5-door models)*
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For second seats (5-door mod-els)
Lift the centre head restraint and then tilt the armrest for use as illustrated.
CAUTIONl When storing the armrest, push the armrest
securely to prevent it from falling down while driving the vehicle.NOTEl Do not stand or sit on the armrest. It could
break.To get in and out of the third
seat (5-door models)
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Getting in and out of the third seat can be
made easily by folding the second seat. Referto “Folding the rear seats (3-door models) / Folding the second seats (5-door models)” on
page 4-14.
Third seat (5-door models)*
E00402700149To recline the seatback
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In order to recline the seatback, lean forwardslightly, pull the seatback lock lever as shown in the illustration, and then lean back-ward to the desired position and release the
lever. The seatback will lock in that position.
CAUTIONl The reclining mechanism of the seatback is
spring loaded, causing it to return to the ver- tical position when the lock lever is operat- ed. When using the lever, sit close to the
seatback or hold it with your hand to control its return motion.
Third seat (5-door models)*
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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.Making a luggage area
E00403400013CAUTIONlDo not stack luggage above the seatback
height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Serious accidents could result due to unre- strained objects entering the passenger com-
partment during sudden braking.
l When folding, storing or removing the seat,
be sure not to catch your hand or leg.Folding the rear seatbacks for-
ward (3-door models) / Folding the second seatbacks forward(5-door models)
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The passenger and luggage compartments can be joined by folding the rear (3-door
models) / second (5-door models) seatback forward. This is useful for carrying long ob-
jects.
To fold
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear
shelf (3-door models) / cargo area cover
(5-door models), remove it before per- forming the following steps. Refer to“Rear shelf (3-door models)” on page
7-86 and “Cargo area cover (5-door mod-
els)” on page 7-87.
2. Lift up the knob (A) behind the seat-
back, then tilt the seatback forward.
NOTEl Each seatback can be folded forward using
the knob on its side.
Making a luggage area
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3.Push the seat until you hear a “click”
and the seat locks securely.
To replace
Raise the seatback until it locks securely into
place.
Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has actually been secured.
Folding the rear seats (3-door
models) / Folding the secondseats (5-door models)
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To create luggage space, you can fold the
rear (3-door models) / second (5-door mod- els) seats.
If your vehicle is equipped with the third
seat, by folding the second seat, you can get
in and out easier.
WARNINGl When driving the vehicle, do not allow
anyone to sit on the third seat if the sec-
ond seat is in the foldeddown position. The second seat could tip rearward in the event of hard braking or a collision, re-
sulting in serious injuries.
To fold
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear
shelf (3-door models) / cargo area cover
(5-door models), remove it before per- forming the following steps. Refer to“Rear shelf (3-door models)” on page
7-86 and “Cargo area cover (5-door mod-
els)” on page 7-87.
2. Lift up the knob (A) behind the seat-
back, then tilt the seatback forward.
3. Lift the seat until you hear a “click”.
Making a luggage area
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After the operation, push the seatback
lightly to confirm that it has actually been secured.
6. Refit the head restraints.
Making a flat seat (Except
for 3-door models equipped
with the power seat) E00404301960
By removing the head restraints and fully re-
clining the seatbacks of the seats, one large flat seat is achieved.
WARNINGl Never drive with passengers on the flat
seat. This is highly dangerous.CAUTIONl To make a flat seat, stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
l Make sure the seat is adjusted by an adult or
with adult supervision for correct and safe
operation.
l When sliding the seat, be sure not to catch
your hand or leg.
l Do not walk around on top of the seats after
they have been laid flat.
l To ensure the seats are locked securely, at-
tempt to move them back and forth.
l Do not jump on, or impact the seatbacks
heavily.
l To raise the seatback, put a hand on the seat-
back and raise slowly. Never have a child do this operation, or an unexpected accident
may result.
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a rear
shelf (3-door models) / cargo area cover
(5-door models), remove it before per- forming the following steps. Refer to“Rear shelf (3-door models)” on page
7-86 and “Cargo area cover (5-door mod-
els)” on page 7-87.
2. Remove the head restraints from the
front seats.
If your vehicle is equipped with the third seat (5-door models), store the third seat into the luggage floor box.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-12
and “Storage of the third seat” on page
4-15.
3. Slide the front seats fully forward, then
tip their seatbacks backward.
On 5-door models, slide the front seats backward until their seatbacks touch the second seat.
Making a flat seat (Except for 3-door models equipped with the power seat)
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Refer to “To adjust forward or back-
ward” on page 4-05 and “To recline the
seatback” on page 4-06.
4. On 3-door models, remove the head re-
straints from the rear seat.
Recline the rear (3-door models) / sec-
ond (5-door models) seatback backward.
Refer to “To recline the seatback” on page 4-10.
NOTEl On 5-door models, each of the second seat’s
sidebacks (A) is foldable. When either side
of the seatback is reclined to a new position, its sideback automatically folds inward ac-
cordingly.
5. On 3-door models, store the front head
restraints and rear centre head restraint
between the front seats.
And store the rear outboard head re- straints on the side of the rear seat.
On 5-door models, store the front head restraints between the front seats.
The flat seat configuration is now com-
plete.
Reverse the above procedure when re-
turning the seat to the normal position.5-door models3-door models
Seat belts
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To protect you and your passengers in theevent of an accident, it is most important thatthe seat belts are worn correctly while driv-
ing.

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 4-25.
Seat belts
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Move the seat belt anchor down with the lock
knob (A) depressed. To move the anchor up,
slide it without depressing the lock knob (A).Anchor down Anchor up
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.Rear/second, third seat belt
storage*
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When the seat belt is not in use, store it as
shown in the illustration.
3-door models5-door models Seat belt plate storage
After passing the belt through the rear notch
(A), insert the plate into the front notch (B).Seat belts
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