Installing a child restraint sys-tem to the lower anchorage (ISOFIX child restraint mount-ings) and tether anchorage (Double cab)
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Lower anchorage location
Your vehicle’s rear seat is fitted with lower anchorages for attaching a child restraint sys-tem with ISOFIX mountings.
Tether anchorage location
There are 2 child restraint anchorage points on the vertical panel, located behind the rear
seat.
These are for securing a child restraint sys- tem tether strap to each of the 2 rear seating
positions in your vehicle.
*: Front of the vehicle
WARNINGl Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attach-
ing other items or equipment to the vehi- cle.Child restraint system with
ISOFIX mountings (Doublecab)
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The child restraint system is designed only
for seats that incorporate lower anchorages. Retain the child restraint system using the
lower anchorages.
It is not necessary to retain the child restraint system using the vehicle’s seat belts.
A- Child restraint system connectors
Child restraint
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To install
1.Remove any foreign material in or
around the connectors and ensure the ve-
hicle seat belt is in its normal storage po-
sition.
2. Remove the head restraint from the loca-
tion in which you wish to install a child
restraint.
Refer to “Head restraints*” on page
4-05.
3. Push the child restraint system’s connec-
tors (A) into the lower anchorages (B) inaccordance with the instructions provi-
ded by the child restraint system’s man-
ufacturer.
A- Connector B- Lower anchorage
If your child restraint system has a sup- port leg, make sure that there is a sup-
port leg at the stable position on the
floor.
If your child restraint system with a teth- er strap, perform the step 4 through 8.
If your child restraint system without a
tether strap, perform the step 8.
4. Drop the child restraint’s tether strap (C)
down from the clearance between the rear seatback and back panel trim.5. Tip the armrest forward. Open the two
fasteners (D) that are located in the space where the armrest are stowed.
6. Open the inner cover.
7. Put your hand in the opening of the two
fasteners, attach the tether strap hook (E)
to the tether anchorage (F), and securely tighten the tether strap.
Child restraint
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NOTElIf it is difficult to latch the tether strap hook,
turn the hook sideways.
8. Push and pull the child restraint system
in all directions to be sure it is firmly se- cured.
To remove
Remove the child restraint system in accord- ance with the instructions provided by the
child restraint system’s manufacturer.
Installing a child restraint sys-
tem to a 3-point type seat belt (with emergency locking mech-anism)
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Installation:
1. Put a child restraint system on the seat in
which you wish to install it and remove
the head restraint from the seat.
Refer to “Head restraints*” on page 4-05.
2. When installing a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat, adjust seat slide to its most rearward position.
3. Route the belt through the child restraint
according to the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions, then insert
the latch plate into the buckle.
4. Remove all slack by using the locking
clip (A).
5. If your child restraint system has a sup-
port leg, make sure that there is a sup- port leg at the stable position on the
floor.
6. Before putting the child in the restraint,
push and pull the child restraint in all di-
rections to be sure it is secure. Do this before each use.
WARNINGl For some types of child restraint, the lock-
ing clip (A) should be used to help avoid personal injury during a collision or sud-den manoeuvre.
It must be fitted and used in accordance with the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
The locking clip must be removed when the child restraint is removed.Seat belt inspection
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Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed web-bing and for cracked or deformed metallic
parts. Replace the belt assembly if it is defec-
tive.
Seat belt inspection
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CAUTIONlAirbags inflate at an extremely rapid speed.
In certain situations, contact with inflatingairbags can result in abrasions, bruises, light
cuts, and the like.WARNINGl IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE
PROPERLY SEATED.
A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel
during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured.
Airbags inflate very fast, and with great force.
If the driver and front passenger are not
properly seated and restrained, the air-
bags may not protect you properly, and could cause serious or fatal injuries whenthey inflate.
l Do not sit on the edge of the seat, or sit
with your lower legs too close to the in-
strument panel, or lean head or chest close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Do not put feet or legs on or against
the instrument panel.
l Place all infants and small children in the
rear seat and properly restrained using an
appropriate child restraint system.
The rear seat is the safest place for infants
and children.WARNINGl Infants and small children should never
be unrestrained, stand up against the in-strument panel or be held in your arms or on your lap. They could be seriously in-jured or killed in a collision, including when the airbag inflates. They should be
properly seated in an appropriate child restraint system. See the “Child restraint”
section of this owner’s manual.WARNINGl Older children should be seated, properly
wearing the seat belt, with an appropriatebooster seat if needed.Caution for installing the child
restraint on vehicles with frontpassenger’s airbag
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The label shown here is attached on vehicles with front passenger’s airbag.
WARNINGl Extreme Hazard!
NEVER use a rearward facing child re- straint on a seat protected by an ACTIVEAIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI- OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag*
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NOTElThe labels may be in different positions de-
pending on the vehicle model.Front passenger’s airbag ON-
OFF switch (Club cab and Double cab)
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The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
can be used to disable the front passenger’s airbag. If you have a child restraint system
that cannot be fitted to any seat other than the front passenger seat, be sure to turn OFF the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch be-
fore using it.
(Refer to “To turn an airbag off (Club cab
and Double cab)” on page 4-27)
The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
is located as shown in the illustration.
Front passenger’s airbag indi-
cator (Club cab and Doublecab)
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The front passenger’s airbag indicator is lo-
cated in the instrument panel.
The both indicator normally comes on when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition or the operation mode is put in ON, and goes off a few seconds later.
When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned OFF, the OFF indicator will
stay on to show that the front passenger’s air-
bag is not operational. When the front pas- senger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned
ON, the OFF indicator goes off, and the ON indicator comes on for approximately 1 mi-
nute to show that the front passenger’s airbag is operational.
WARNINGl Do not fit any accessory that makes the
indication lamp impossible to see, and do
not cover the indication lamp with a stick- er. You would not be able to verify thestatus of the passenger airbag system.To turn an airbag off (Club cab
and Double cab)
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WARNINGl To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Always turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position or put the operation mode in OFF, before operating the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch. Failure to do so could adversely affect the airbag performance.
• Wait at least 60 seconds to operate the
front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch after turning the ignition switch
to the “LOCK” position or putting the
operation mode in OFF.
The SRS airbag system is designed to
retain enough voltage to deploy the air- bag.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag*
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Type 2
WARNING•Always remove the key from the front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch af-
ter operating that switch. Failure to do so could lead to improper position ofthe front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch.
• Do not turn OFF the front passenger’s
airbag ON-OFF switch except when a child restraint system is fitted to the
front passenger seat.
• If the OFF indicator does not come on
when the front passenger’s airbag ON-
OFF switch is turned OFF, do not fit a child restraint system to the front pas-
senger seat. We recommend you to
have the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
• If the OFF indicator remains on when
the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned ON, do not allow any- one to sit on the front passenger seat.
We recommend you to have the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
To turn an airbag off, follow these steps:
1. Insert the key into the front passenger’s
airbag ON-OFF switch, and turn it to the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the key from the front passen-
ger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition or put the operation mode in ON. The front passenger’s airbag OFF indi-
cation lamp will stay on.
The front passenger’s airbag is now deactiva- ted and will not deploy until switched on
again.
Driver’s and front passenger’s
airbag system
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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 in
the instrument panel above the glove box.
The driver’s airbag inflates at two different rates according to the severity of the impact
(if so equipped).
The driver’s airbag and the front passenger’s
airbag are designed to inflate at the same time even if the passenger seat is not occu-pied.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag*
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Type 1
Type 2
Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of collisions, be sure to always properly wearyour seat belts.WARNINGl The side airbags and curtain airbags are
designed to supplement the driver and
passenger seat belts in certain side im- pacts. Seat belts should always be wornproperly, and the driver and passenger
should sit well back and upright without
leaning against the window or door.
l The side airbag and curtain airbag inflate
with great force. The driver and passen-
ger should not put their arms out of the window, and should not lean against the
door, in order to reduce the risk of serious or possible fatal injury from the deploying
side airbag and curtain airbag.WARNINGl Do not allow any rear seat occupant to
hold onto the seatback of either front seat,
in order to reduce risk of injury from the
deploying side airbag. Special care should
be taken with children.
l Do not place any objects near or in front
of the seatback of either front seat. They could interfere with proper side airbag in-
flation, and also could cause injury if thrown free by side airbag deployment.
l Do not place stickers, labels or additional
trim on the seatback of either front seat. They could interfere with proper side air-bag inflation.
l Do not install seat covers on seats with
side airbags.
Do not re-cover seats that have side air-
bags. This could interfere with proper side airbag inflation.
l Do not attach a microphone (A) or any
other device or object around the part
where the curtain airbags (B) activate
such as on the windscreen, side door glass, front and rear pillars and roof side or as- sist grips. When the curtain airbags in-
flate, the microphone or other device or object will be hurled with great force orthe curtain airbags may not activate cor-
rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.WARNINGl Do not put a hanger or any heavy or poin-
ted object on the coat hook. If the curtain
airbag was activated, any such item could
be propelled away with great force and could prevent the curtain airbag from in-
flating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat hook (without using a hanger).
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
l Do not allow a child to lean against or
close to the front door even if the child is
seated in a child restraint system.
The child’s head should also not lean against or be close to the area where the
side airbag and curtain airbag are loca-
ted. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain airbag inflate.
Failure to follow all of these instructions
could lead to serious or fatal injury to the
child.
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Your driving ability can be seriously im-
paired even with blood alcohol levels far be- low the legal minimum. If you have beendrinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or
use public transportation. Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not make you so-ber.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription
drugs affect your alertness, perception and re- action time. Consult with your doctor or
pharmacist before driving while under the in- fluence of any of these medications.WARNINGl NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired.Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we recom- mend that you pay extra attention to the fol-
lowing:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that
you and your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats
WARNINGl Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by
correctly laying floor mats that are suita-
ble for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of position, securely retain them usingthe hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a
serious accident.Carrying children in the vehi-
cle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key and children inside the ve-hicle. Children may play with the driv-
ing controls and this could lead to an ac- cident.
l Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accord-
ance with the laws and regulations, and
for maximum protection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is quite dangerous
to allow them to play there while the ve- hicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height of seats. This is dangerous
not only because rearward vision will be ob- structed, but also the luggage may be projec-ted into the passenger compartment underhard braking.
Safe driving techniques
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