2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER drive

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Your vehicle has seat
belts and other safety
features that help protect you and your pas- sengers in an accident.Seat belts are the most important safety device. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or deathin various types of crashes. For added protec- tion during a severe fr
ontal collision, your
vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with airbags for the driver and passen- gers. The seats, head restraints, and doorlocks also are safety equipment, which must be used correctly. Always check the following before you drive: That everyone in your vehicle is properly wearing their seat belt. That infants and small children are prop- erly secured in an appropriate child restraint system in the rear seat. That all doors are fully closed and locked.  That seatbacks are upright, with head restraints properly adjusted.
Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or death in all motor ve
hicle accidents. How-
ever, you can help reduce the risk of injury or death, by following the instructions in thismanual.
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Position the driver’s seat
as far back as possi-
ble while maintaining a position that stillenables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wh
eel and safely operate
the vehicle.
Seats and restraint systems
WA R N I N G Do not place objects under the seats. This could prevent the seat from lockingsecurely, and it could
lead to an accident.
It may also cause damage to the seat or other parts.
Front seats
WA R N I N G Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con- trol and result
in an accident.
Manual seat adjustment
Power seat adjustment
After adjusting the seat, make sure that it is securely locked into position. To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or death duri
ng deployment of the
driver’s airbag, always
properly wear the
seat belt and adjust th
e driver’s seat as far
back as possible while maintaining a posi- tion that still enables
you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle. To reduce the risk to the front passenger of serious injury or
death during deploy-
ment of the passeng
er’s airbag, always
properly wear the seat
belt and adjust the
front passenger’s seat as far back as possi- ble. Always place childr
en 12 years old and
under in the rear seat
and use appropriate
child restraint systems.CAUTION Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an adult. If it is adjusted by a child, an unex- pected accident might occur. Do not place a cushion
or the like between
your back and the seatback while driving. The effectiveness of the head restraints will be reduced in the event of an accident. When sliding the seat
s, be careful not to
catch your hand or leg.WA R N I N G
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Front seats 4-8 Seat and restraint systems
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A lumbar support is included in the seatback of the driver’s seat.
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The heated seats can be operated by pushing the switch when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON. The indicator light(A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
To adjust the lumbar support (Driver’s side only) 1- Strong 2- WeakManual seat Power seat
Heated seat 1 (HI) - Heater high
(for quick heat-
ing)
2 (neutral position)
-Heater off
Type 1Type 2
3 (LO) - Heater low (to keep the seat
warm)
WA R N I N G Persons who are unable
to feel tempera-
ture change or skin
pain due to age, ill-
ness, injury, medication, alcohol use,fatigue or other phys
ical conditions or
who have sensitive skin may suffer burns when using the heated seat even at lowtemperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such conditions must use care when using the heated seat.CAUTION Switch off the heated seats when not in use. Operate the heaters at the “HI” position for quick heating. After the seat has becomewarm, set the heater switch to the “LO” posi- tion to keep it warm. S
light variations in the
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. Do not place heavy obj
ects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or
other pointed objects
into the seat. Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other insulating material on the seat while usingthe heater; doing so can
cause the heater ele-
ment to overheat.
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Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)
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Pull up the strap and adjust the seatback by hand to the desired posit
ion, and release the
strap.
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Head restraints can reduce the risk of a whip- lash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear. The head restraints ar
e equipped in the illus-
trated position. To maximize the effectiveness of the head restraints, adjust the seatback to the uprightposition, and the head restraint to the proper position. Sit back against the seatback with your head close to the head restraint.
Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)
WA R N I N G The third row seats are intended for use by no more than two belted occupants,each of which does not exceed 160 cm (63 inches) in height. Exceeding these limitations can result inan increased risk of
personal injury or
death in the event of an accident.
To adjust the seatback
Head restraints * : Seating 7 passengers
WA R N I N GDriving without the head restraints in place can cause you and your passengersserious injury or deat
h in an accident. To
reduce the risk of injury in an accident, always make sure the head restraints are installed and properly positioned whenthe seat is occupied. In order to minimize
the risk of a neck
injury due to a rear impact, the seatback must be adjusted to the upright position and the head restraint must be adjusted tothe proper position before vehicle opera- tion. The driver shou
ld never adjust the
seat while the vehicle is in motion. Never place a cushion
or similar device on
the seatback. This can adversely affecthead restraint performance by increasing the distance between your head and the restraint.
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To reduce the risk of injury in an accident, adjust the head restraint height so that thecenter of the restraint
is at your ear level
when seated. Any person too tall for the restraint to reach their ear level when seatedshould raise the restrain
t to the highest locked
position.  To raise the restraint,
pull it straight up.
 To lower the restraint, push down on it while pressing the lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrow. After adjusting the height, push down on the restraint to make sure it is locked in position.
Press the lock knob (A) in the direction shown by the arrows. Then pull the head restraint up and out of the seatback. First check that the head restraint is facing in the right direction as
shown in the previous
illustration, and then insert it into the seat- back. Push the head restraint down while
 When a person sits in the second center seating position, pull
up the head restraint
to a height at which it locks in position. Besure to make this adjustment before start- ing to drive. Serious injuries could other- wise be suffered in the result of an impact.NOTE
 The head restraint height in the second row outboard seats and the third row seats cannot be adjusted.WA R N I N G
Adjustment of the head restraint height (front seats)
To remove
WA R N I N G To help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an
accident, the head
restraints must be properly installed and positioned to proper height before vehicle operation.
To install
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Making a flat seat
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The entire interior of the vehicle may be used for sleeping accomm
odations by removing
the head restraints and fully reclining all theseats when the ve
hicle is stopped.
1. Remove the head re
straints from the front
seats and raise the arm rest on the secondrow seats. For vehicles with a cargo area cover, remove the cover.(Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-11, “Arm rest” on page 4-10 and “Cargo area cover” on page 5-237.) 2. Slide the second row seats back as far as possible (vehicles with second row seat slide function).(Refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on page 4-9.)
3. Slide the front seats fully forward, then recline their seatbacks backward toachieve a flat surface. (Refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on page 4-5 and “To adjust theseatback” on page 4-6.) 4. Recline the seatbacks of the second row seats.(Refer to “To adjust the seatback” on page 4-9.)
Making a flat seat
WA R N I N G Never drive with passengers or cargo on the flat seat. This is extremely dangerousand can cause severe or fatal injury or death in an accident
or if heavy braking is
required.CAUTION Adjust the seats only when the vehicle is stopped in a safe place. Seat should be adjusted only by adults to avoid accidents. When sliding the seat
s, be careful not to
catch your hand or leg. Do not walk around on top of the seats after they have been laid flat because the footingis uneven. It is safe
st to move about on your
hands and knees. To ensure the seats are locked securely, attempt to move them back and forth. Do not jump on or drop heavy objects on the seatbacks.
 To raise the seatback of the front seat, firmly place your hand on th
e seatback, pull the
seatback lock knob up, and raise the seatbackslowly. (Refer to “To adjust the seatback” on page 4-6.) Do not let ch
ildren adjust the seat-
back.CAUTION
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5. The flat seat configuration is now com- plete.To return the seats to the normal position, reverse the above procedure.
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Seat belts are installed
in your vehicle to help
reduce the risk of injury to the driver and pas- senger in the event of an accident. Alwaysuse the provided seat belts. Carefully review the following information for proper seat belt usage.Seat belts
WA R N I N G To help reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident, se
at belts and child
restraint systems must always be used. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page4-27 for additional information. Never use one seat belt for more than one person.  Never carry more peop
le in your vehicle
than there are seat belts.  Always adjust the seat belt for a snug fit.Always place the shou
lder belt over your
shoulder and across
your chest. Never put
it behind you or
under your arm.
Always wear the lap belt as low as possible across your hips, not around your waist.
 Never insert any foreig
n object, such as a
piece of plastic, paper
clip, button or coin,
into the seat belt buckle. Never modify or alter the seat belts in your vehicle. To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or death duri
ng deployment of the
driver’s airbag, always
properly wear the
seat belt and adjust th
e driver’s seat as far
back as possible while maintaining a posi- tion that still enables
you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle. To reduce the risk to a front seat passen- ger of serious injury or death from a deploying airbag, make sure the passengeralways wears the seat belt properly, remains seated all the way back and upright in their seat,
and moves the seat as
far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemen- tal Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on page 4-35 for additional information.WA R N I N G
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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 pe
rmits full extension and
automatic retraction of the belts during nor- mal vehicle operation.
A sensing device
inside the belt retractor is designed to lock the retractor in the event of a sudden change inthe vehicle’s motion.
1. Occupants shoul
d always sit back in their
seats with their backs against the uprightseatback. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death during deployment of the airbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far backas possible while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily contro
l the steering wheel,
and safely operate the vehicle. The front passenger seat should
also be moved as
far back as possible. Refer to “Supple- mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on page 4-35. Also refe
r to “To adjust the
seat forward or backward” on page 4-5.
 Never hold an infant
or child in your arms
or on your lap when ri
ding 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 instructionscreates a risk of serious injury or death to your child in the even
t of an accident or
sudden stop. Children 12 years ol
d and under should
always ride in the re
ar seat and be prop-
erly restrained. This reduces their risk of serious injury or de
ath in an accident,
especially due to a deploying front passen-ger’s airbag. Refer to
“Child restraint sys-
tems” on page 4-27 for additional information. Any child who is t
oo small to properly
wear a seat belt must be properlyrestrained in an appropriate child restraint system. Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facing child safety seat and
positioned in the rear
seat. In the event of an ac
cident, all seat belt
assemblies, including retractors andattachment hardware, should be inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to determine whether replacementis necessary.WA R N I N G
Seat belt instructions
NOTE
 For instructions on installing a child restraint system using a seat belt
, refer to “Installing a
child restraint system using the seat belt” on page 4-32.
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Seat belts
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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 it out and check for kinks or twists in the webbing. Then make sure it remainsuntwisted as it retracts.
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The center seat belt for the second row can bedetached to fold the le
ft side second row seat.
This seat belt must be worn correctly as illus- trated.
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 the seat belt fully out of th
e retractor, the retrac-
tor will switch to its ALR child restraintinstallation function
(see page 4-32).
When the ALR function has been activated, the seat belt will only re
tract. If this happens,
let the belt fully retract, then pull the seat belt back out, repeating steps 1 through 4.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.
NOTE
If the seat belt (A) or
ring (B) becomes dirty,
the belt may not retrac
t smoothly. If the seat
belt and ring are dirty, clean them with a mild soap or detergent solution.
Detachable center seat belt for second row
WA R N I N G Never detach the center seat belt except when the left side seat back in the secondrow is folded. Using the center seat belt with the detachable
anchor unlatched
increases the risk of serious injury ordeath in an accident. Make sure the small latch plate (A) is properly latched to the detachable anchor be
fore the center seat
belt is used.
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