Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023 year). Manual in english — page 2
Seat and restraint systems
Seats
4-2
4
Seats and restraint systems
4-3
Front seats
4-3
Rear seats
4-6
Heated seats (if so equipped)
4-7
Head restraints
4-8
Making a cargo area
4-11
Seat belts
4-12
Seat belt use during pregnancy
4-19
Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems
4-20
Child restraint systems
4-21
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts
4-31
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
4-31
Seats
Seats
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1 - Front seat
z To adjust the seat forward or backward
Page 4-4
z To adjust the seatback Page 4-5
z To adjust the seat height (if so equipped)
Page 4-5
2 - Rear seats
z To adjust the seatback Page 4-6
z Arm rest (if so equipped) Page 4-7
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Seat and restraint systems
Seats and restraint systems
Seats and restraint systems
WARNING
WARNING
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z Do not place objects under the seats. The
z
After adjusting the seat, make sure that it
objects could prevent the seat from lock-
is securely locked into position.
Your vehicle has seat belts and other safety
ing securely, which could lead to an acci-
z
To reduce the risk to the driver of serious
features that help protect you and your pas-
dent. The objects may also cause damage
injury or death during deployment of the
sengers in an accident.
to the seat or other parts.
driver’s airbag, always properly wear the
Seat belts are the most important safety
4
seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far
device. When worn properly, seat belts can
back as possible while maintaining a posi-
reduce the chance of serious injury or death
tion that still enables you to fully apply the
Front seats
in various types of crashes. For added protec-
pedals, easily control the steering wheel,
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tion during a severe frontal collision, your
and safely operate the vehicle.
vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System
Position the driver’s seat as far back as possi-
z
To reduce the risk to the front passenger
(SRS) with airbags for the driver and passen-
ble while maintaining a position that still
of serious injury or death during deploy-
enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily
ment of the passenger’s airbag, always
gers. The seats, head restraints, and door
control the steering wheel and safely operate
properly wear the seat belt and adjust the
locks also are safety equipment, which must
front passenger’s seat as far back as possi-
be used correctly.
the vehicle.
ble.
z
Always place children 12 years old and
Always check the following before you drive:
Manual seat adjustment Power seat adjustment
under in the rear seat and use appropriate
child restraint systems.
z That everyone in your vehicle is properly
wearing their seat belt.
z That infants and small children are prop-
CAUTION
erly secured in an appropriate child
z
Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an
restraint system in the rear seat.
adult. If it is adjusted by a child, an unex-
z That all doors are fully closed and locked.
pected accident might occur.
z That seatbacks are upright, with head
z
Do not place a cushion or the like between
restraints properly adjusted.
your back and the seatback while driving.
The effectiveness of the head restraints will
Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or
be reduced in the event of an accident.
death in all motor vehicle accidents. How-
WARNING
z
When sliding the seats, be careful not to
ever, you can help reduce the risk of injury or
z
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while
catch your hand or leg.
death, by following the instructions in this
driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con-
manual.
trol and result in an accident.
Seat and restraint systems
4-3
Front seats
CAUTION
To adjust the seat forward or
Power seat adjustment (if so equipped)
z When sliding or reclining the seat rearward,
backward
pay careful attention to the rear seat passen-
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Operate the switch forward or backward to
gers.
move the seat to the desired position. Release
Manual seat adjustment
the switch to lock the seat in place.
4
Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired posi-
tion. Release the adjusting lever to lock the
seat in place.
1- Forward (toward the front of the vehicle)
2- Backward (toward the rear of the vehi-
cle)
NOTE
z To prevent the battery from completely dis-
WARNING
charging, operate the power seat with the
z To make sure that the seat is securely
engine running.
locked, try to move it forward or back-
ward without using the adjusting lever.
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Seat and restraint systems
Front seats
To adjust the seatbacks
Power seat adjustment (if so equipped)
WARNING
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z
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death in the event of an accident or sud-
Operate the switch in the direction of the
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in
Manual seat adjustment
arrows to adjust the seatback.
the upright position while the vehicle is in
motion.
To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly,
4
Seat belt performance during an accident
gently pull the seatback lock lever up, then
can be adversely affected if the seatbacks
lean backward to a comfortable position and
are reclined. The more a seatback is
release the lever. The seatback will lock in
reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-
place.
mance will be adversely affected. If the
seat belt is not properly positioned against
the body during an accident, there is
increased risk you will slide under the belt
and receive serious injury or death.
1-
Move forward
To adjust the seat height (if so
2-
Move backward
equipped)
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NOTE
z
To prevent the battery from completely dis-
Manual seat adjustment (Driver’s
charging, operate the power seat with the
seat only)
engine running.
CAUTION
z
The reclining mechanism used in the seat-
Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lower
back is spring loaded, and will cause the
the seat.
seatback to return quickly to the vertical
position when the lock lever is operated.
When pulling the lever, sit close to the seat-
back or hold the seatback with your hand to
control its return motion.
Seat and restraint systems
4-5
Rear seats
page 4-8.
To adjust the seatbacks
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Pull the lever up and adjust the seatback by
4
hand to the desired position, and release the
lever. The seatback will lock in place.
1- Raise
1- Raise or lower the front end of the seat
2- Lower
cushion
Power seat adjustment
Operate the switch in the direction of the
arrows to raise or lower the seat.
NOTE
CAUTION
z To prevent the battery from completely dis-
z If your vehicle is equipped with the arm rest
charging, operate the power seat with the
and the seatback is reclined while the drink
engine running.
holder is used, drinks could be spilled. If the
spilt drink is very hot, you could be burnt.
2- Raise or lower the seat
NOTE
Rear seats
z You can adjust the seatback forward or back-
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ward on either side separately.
When sitting in the rear seat, adjust the head
restraints to an appropriate height where they
lock in position. Refer to “Head restraints” on
4-6
Seat and restraint systems
Heated seats (if so equipped)
WARNING
Arm rest (if so equipped)
WARNING
z
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
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z
Persons who are unable to feel tempera-
death in the event of an accident or sud-
ture change or skin pain due to age, ill-
To use the arm rest, tilt the arm rest down for
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in
ness, injury, medication, alcohol use,
use as shown.
the upright position while the vehicle is in
fatigue or other physical conditions or
The arm rest includes a cup holder.
motion.
who have sensitive skin may suffer burns
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z
Seat belt performance during an accident
when using the heated seat even at low
can be adversely affected if the seatbacks
temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns,
are reclined. The more a seatback is
people with such conditions must use care
reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-
when using the heated seat.
mance will be adversely affected. If the
seat belt is not properly positioned against
the body during an accident, there is
CAUTION
increased risk you will slide under the belt
z
Switch off the heated seats when not in use.
and receive serious injury or death.
z
Operate the heaters at the “HI” position for
z
When a person is sitting in the center seat-
quick heating. After the seat has become
ing position of the rear seats, the two sides
warm, set the heater switch to the “LO” posi-
of the rear seats must have the same for-
tion to keep it warm. Slight variations in the
ward/backward
position
and
the
same
seat temperature may be felt while using the
seatback angle.
CAUTION
heated seats. This is caused by the operation
z
Never sit on an arm rest. Doing so could
of the heater’s internal thermostat and does
damage the arm rest.
not indicate a malfunction.
z
Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects
into the seat.
Heated seats (if so equipped)
z
Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other
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insulating material on the seat while using
the heater; doing so can cause the heater ele-
The heated seats can be operated with the
ment to overheat.
ignition switch or the operation mode in ON.
z
When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,
kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic
solvents; doing so can cause damage not
only to the surface of the seat, but also to the
heater.
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Head restraints
2 (OFF) - Heater off
CAUTION
Head restraints
3 (LO)
- Heater low
(to keep the seat-
z If water or any other liquid is spilled on the
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warm)
seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before
Head restraints can reduce the risk of a whip-
attempting to use the heater.
lash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear.
z Turn the heater off immediately if it appears
For the rear outboard seats
The head restraints are equipped in the illus-
to be malfunctioning during use.
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trated position.
Each time the switch is pressed, the mode
To maximize the effectiveness of the head
changes to the next one in the following
restraints, adjust the seatback to the upright
NOTE
sequence: OFF HI LO OFF.
position, and the head restraint to the proper
z Do not use the heated seats for a long time
position. Sit back against the seatback with
when the engine is not running, doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.
your head close to the head restraint.
For the front seats
Operate the switch as indicated by arrows.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while
the heater is on.
OFF - Heater off
HI
- Heater high (for quick heating)
LO
- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
NOTE
1 (HI)
- Heater high (for quick heating)
z The rear seat switch will automatically
return to “OFF” after the engine is stopped.
4-8
Seat and restraint systems
Head restraints
WARNING
Adjustment of the head
z
Driving without the head restraints in
restraint height
place can cause you and your passengers
serious injury or death in an accident. To
reduce the risk of injury in an accident,
Front seats and rear outboard
always make sure the head restraints are
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installed and properly positioned when
seats
the seat is occupied.
z
In order to minimize the risk of a neck
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,
injury due to a rear impact, the seatback
adjust the head restraint height so that the
must be adjusted to the upright position
center of the restraint is at your ear level
and the head restraint must be adjusted to
when seated. Any person too tall for the
the proper position before vehicle opera-
tion. The driver should never adjust the
restraint to reach their ear level when seated
Rear center seat
seat while the vehicle is in motion.
should raise the restraint to the highest locked
z
Never place a cushion or similar device on
position.
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,
the seatback. This can adversely affect
pull up the head restraint to the locked posi-
head restraint performance by increasing
z To raise the head restraint, pull it straight
tion.
the distance between your head and the
up.
restraint.
z To lower the restraint, push down on it
z To raise the head restraint, move it
while pressing the lock knob (A) in the
upward.
direction shown by the arrow.
z After adjustment, push the head restraint
z After adjusting the height, push down on
downward and make sure that it is locked.
the restraint to make sure it is locked in
z To lower the restraint, move it downward
position.
while pushing the height adjusting knob
(A) in the direction of the arrow.
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Head restraints
WARNING
To install
z
To help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of an accident, the head
restraints must be properly installed and
NOTE
positioned to proper height before vehicle
z Before installing the head restraint to the left
operation.
or right rear seat, tilt the seatback forward to
4
z
When a person sits in the rear center seat-
a position where the head restraint will not
ing position, pull up the head restraint to a
contact the headliner.
height at which it locks in position. Be
Refer to “Rear seats” on page 4-6.
sure to make this adjustment before start-
ing to drive. Serious injuries could other-
First check that the head restraint stalk with
wise be suffered in the result of an impact.
the notches (B) is positioned toward the hole
with the lock knob (A), and then insert the
To remove
head restraint into the seatback.
Press the lock knob
(A)
in
the
direction
And then insert it into the seatback. Push the
shown by the arrows. Then pull
the head
head restraint down while pressing the lock
restraint up and out of the seatback.
knob (A) until the restraint locks into place.
NOTE
z If a front seat head restraint contacts the
headliner and cannot be removed, tilt the
seatback rearward slightly.
Refer to “To adjust the seatbacks” on page
4-5.
z To remove the head restraint from the left or
right rear seat, tilt the seatback forward to a
position where the head restraint will not
contact the headliner.
Refer to “Rear seats” on page 4-6.
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Seat and restraint systems
Making a cargo area
CAUTION
Making a cargo area
CAUTION
z
Check that the lock knob (A) is extended out
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z When adjusting the seats, be careful not to
as shown in the illustration. Then pull the
catch your hand or leg. Personal injury could
head restraint up to make sure that it is
WARNING
result.
locked in place and will not come out of the
z
Never adjust the seats to make a cargo
seatback.
area when the vehicle is in motion or on a
4
slope. The seats could move more than
NOTE
necessary or move suddenly causing a
z When the seatback of a front seat is reclined,
serious accident and/or injury.
return it to the upright position before driv-
z
When returning a seatback to its seating
ing.
position after folding down, make sure
that the seat is firmly secured. If the seat is
not secured, it could move causing a seri-
Folding the rear seatbacks for-
ous accident.
z
Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo
ward
z
The shape and size of the head restraint dif-
area while the vehicle is in motion. People
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fers according to the seat. Always use the
who are not properly seated and
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
correct head restraint provided for the seat
restrained can be seriously injured or
and do not install the head restraint in the
create an additional cargo area.
killed in an accident.
wrong direction.
NOTE
CAUTION
z You can separately fold the right and left
side of the rear seat.
z
In the cargo area, do not load the luggage
higher than the top of the seats and make
sure that the luggage is firmly secured.
Restricted rear vision or flying objects enter-
To fold the seatbacks
ing the passenger compartment during sud-
den braking could result in a serious accident
1. When folding the left side rear seat, store
and/or injury.
the seat belt for the center seating position
z
Seats should always be operated by an adult.
of the rear seat.
Seat adjustments by a child could lead to an
Refer to “Detachable rear center seat belt”
unexpected accident.
on page 4-15.
Seat and restraint systems
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Seat belts
2. Lower the head restraints of the rear seat
To return the seatbacks
WARNING
to the lowest position.
z
Never insert any foreign object, such as a
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.
1. Tilt the seatback up until it is locked prop-
piece of plastic, paper clip, button or coin,
3. Push the buckles into the seat cushion.
erly in position.
into the seat belt buckle.
2. Make sure the seatback is locked securely
in place.
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Seat belts
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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. Always
use the provided seat belts.
z
Never modify or alter the seat belts in
your vehicle.
Carefully review the following information
z
To reduce the risk to the driver of serious
for proper seat belt usage.
4. Pull up the lever (A), then fold the seat-
injury or death during deployment of the
back forward.
driver’s airbag, always properly wear the
WARNING
seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far
z
To help reduce the risk of injury or death
back as possible while maintaining a posi-
in an accident, seat belts and child
tion that still enables you to fully apply the
restraint systems must always be used.
pedals, easily control the steering wheel,
Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page
and safely operate the vehicle.
4-21 for additional information.
z
To reduce the risk to a front seat passen-
z
Never use one seat belt for more than one
ger of serious injury or death from a
person.
deploying airbag, make sure the passenger
z
Never carry more people in your vehicle
always wears the seat belt properly,
than there are seat belts.
remains seated all the way back and
upright in their seat, and moves the seat as
z
Always adjust the seat belt for a snug fit.
far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemen-
z
Always place the shoulder belt over your
tal Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on
shoulder and across your chest. Never put
page 4-31 for additional information.
it behind you or under your arm.
z
Always wear the lap belt as low as possible
across your hips, not around your waist.
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Seat and restraint systems
Seat belts
1. When using the rear seat belts, pull out
WARNING
WARNING
the buckles from the seat cushion.
z
Never hold an infant or child in your arms
z Do not let children play with the seat belts.
or on your lap when riding in this vehicle
If children play with the seat belts by
even when you are wearing your seat belt.
wrapping them around their bodies, the
Never place any part of the seat belt you
seat belt may retract and become tight.
are wearing around an infant or child.
This can result in a serious injury or
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Failure to follow these simple instructions
death, such as suffocation. This can occur
creates a risk of serious injury or death to
even if the vehicle is parked. If the child
your child in the event of an accident or
cannot be released from the seat belt, use
sudden stop.
an appropriate tool such as a knife or scis-
z
Children 12 years old and under should
sors to cut the seat belt.
always ride in the rear seat and be prop-
erly restrained. This reduces their risk of
Seat belt instructions
serious injury or death in an accident,
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2. Occupants should always sit back in their
especially due to a deploying front passen-
seats with their backs against the upright
ger’s airbag. Refer to “Child restraint sys-
All seats are equipped with a seat belt which
tems” on page
4-21 for additional
seatback. To reduce the risk of serious
uses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt with
information.
injury or death during deployment of the
an emergency locking retractor.
z
Any child who is too small to properly
airbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far back
wear a seat belt must be properly
This system is designed to provide both com-
as possible while maintaining a position
restrained in an appropriate child
fort and safety. It permits full extension and
that still enables you to fully apply the
restraint system.
automatic retraction of the belts during nor-
pedals, easily control the steering wheel,
z
Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facing
mal vehicle operation. A sensing device
and safely operate the vehicle. The front
child safety seat and positioned in the rear
inside the belt retractor is designed to lock the
passenger seat should also be moved as
seat.
retractor in the event of a sudden change in
far back as possible. Refer to “Supple-
z
In the event of an accident, all seat belt
the vehicle’s motion.
mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag”
assemblies, including retractors and
on page 4-31. Also refer to “To adjust the
attachment hardware, should be inspected
seat forward or backward” on page 4-4.
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
NOTE
dealer to determine whether replacement
z For instructions on installing a child restraint
is necessary.
system using a seat belt, refer to “Installing a
child restraint system using the seat belt” on
page 4-27.
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Seat belts
4. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up the
NOTE
webbing so that it easily pulls across your
z If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled
body.
out, pull it once with force and let it retract
all the way.
Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.
4
6. 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.
WARNING
z
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death in the event of an accident or sud-
5. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in
the latch plate. Push the latch plate into
the upright position while the vehicle is in
the buckle until you hear a “click”. Pull
motion.
up on the belt to be sure the latch plate is
Seat belt performance during an accident
locked securely in the buckle.
can be adversely affected if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback is
reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-
mance will be adversely affected. If the
seat belt is not properly positioned against
the body during an accident, there is
increased risk you will slide under the belt
and receive serious injury or death.
3. Before using the rear center seat belt,
make sure that the detachable anchor is
securely latched and the seat belt is not
twisted. For details, refer to page 4-15.
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Seat and restraint systems
Seat belts
7. To release the belt, press the button on the
NOTE
buckle and allow the belt to retract.
z
With the exception of the seat belt for the
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it
driver, the seat belts in all other seating posi-
out and check for kinks or twists in the
tions are equipped with an Automatic Lock-
webbing. Then make sure it remains
ing Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull the
untwisted as it retracts.
seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retrac-
4
tor will switch to its ALR child restraint
installation function (see page 4-27).
NOTE
When the ALR function has been activated,
z
If the seat belt (A) or ring (B) becomes dirty,
the seat belt will only retract. If this happens,
the belt may not retract smoothly. If the seat
let the belt fully retract, then pull the seat
belt and ring are dirty, clean them with a
belt back out, repeating steps 1 through 4.
mild soap or detergent solution.
WARNING
z
Never detach the center seat belt except
WARNING
when the left side rear seatback is folded.
z
Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and
Using the rear center seat belt with the
is worn as low as possible across the hips,
detachable anchor unlatched increases the
not around the waist. Failure to follow this
risk of serious injury or death in an acci-
instruction will increase the risk of serious
dent. Make sure the small latch plate (B) is
injury or death in the event of an accident.
properly latched to the detachable anchor
(C) before the center seat belt is used.
z
Be sure the seat belt webbing is not
twisted when worn. Twisted webbing may
adversely affect seat belt performance.
Detachable rear center seat belt
To attach
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1. Pull out the detachable anchor (C) and the
The rear center seat belt can be detached to
buckle (D) from the seat cushion.
fold the left side rear seat.
This seat belt must be worn correctly as illus-
trated.
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Seat belts
3. Pull the seat belt out slowly and pass it
NOTE
through the seat belt guide (E) so that the
z
If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled
latch plate (A) is turned to the front side.
out, pull it once with force and let it retract
all the way.
Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.
z
The seat belt can be buckled up by inserting
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the latch plate (A) into the buckle (D) like
other seat belts.
z
If the seat belt switches to the Automatic
Locking Retractor
(ALR) child restraint
installation function and cannot be pulled
out, detach the latch plate (A).
2. Pull out the latch plate (A) and then pull
Refer to “Installing a child restraint system
out the small latch plate (B) by tilting it as
using the seat belt
(with emergency/auto-
shown in the illustration.
matic locking mechanism)” on page 4-27.
4. Pull the small latch plate (B) slowly and
insert it into the detachable anchor (C)
until a click is heard. Make sure that the
To detach
seat belt is not twisted.
1. While holding the center seat belt, insert
the latch plate (A) into the slot (F) in the
detachable anchor (C) to release the seat
belt from the detachable anchor.
NOTE
z Pulling out the latch plate by force may dam-
age the interior trim.
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Seat and restraint systems
Seat belts
2. Pass the seat belt through the seat belt
without the driver’s seat belt being fastened,
guide (E) and retract it completely toward
a warning light will come on and a tone will
the rear trim.
sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind
you to fasten your seat belt.
If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt still
unfastened, the warning light will blink and
4
the tone will sound intermittently for approxi-
mately 90 seconds. At the same time, “FAS-
TEN SEAT BELT” is displayed on the
information screen in the multi-information
display.
WARNING
Driver’s seat belt
z In order to reduce the risk of serious
reminder/warning light and
3. After the seat belt
is retracted completely,
injury or death in an accident, always fas-
insert the small latch plate (B) into the
display
ten your own seat belt. Do not allow any-
upper slit (G) and the latch plate (A) into
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one to ride in your vehicle unless he or she
the lower slit (H).
is also seated and fastening a seat belt.
Children should additionally be restrained
in a secure child restraint system.
NOTE
z If the seat belt subsequently remains unfas-
tened, the warning light and the tone will
issue further warnings each time the vehicle
starts moving from a stop.
A tone and warning light are used to remind
4. Store the detachable anchor between the
the driver to fasten the seat belt.
seatback and the seat cushion.
If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in ON
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Seat belts
Front passenger seat belt warn-
WARNING
WARNING
ing light
z When a child booster seat is used on the
z
Always adjust the shoulder belt anchor so
front passenger seat, the front passenger
that the shoulder belt is positioned across
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seat belt warning light will not come on, if
the center of your shoulder without touch-
The front passenger seat belt warning light is
the seat belt is not fastened when the
ing your neck. The shoulder belt should
located in the instrument panel.
booster seat is used. Confirm that the
not be able to fall off your shoulder. Fail-
4
child is wearing the seat belt properly.
ure to follow this instruction can adversely
z Do not install any accessory or sticker that
affect seat belt performance and increase
makes the light difficult to see.
the risk of serious injury or death in the
event of an accident.
z
Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only when
the vehicle is not in motion.
Adjustable seat belt shoulder
z
Make sure the anchor is securely locked in
anchor (front seats)
position after adjusting it.
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The seat belt shoulder anchor height can be
adjusted. To move the anchor (A), pull the
Storing the rear seat belts (out-
lock knob (B) and slide the anchor to the
board seating positions)
desired position.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
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“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
When the seat belts for the rear outboard seat-
ON, this indicator normally comes on and
ing positions are not used, the seat belts can
goes off a few seconds later.
be stored.
The light comes on when a person sits on the
front passenger seat but does not fasten the
seat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is sub-
sequently fastened.
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Seat belt use during pregnancy
WARNING
z The extender should only be used if the
existing belt is not long enough. Anyone
who can use the standard seat belt should
not use an extender. Unnecessary use of an
extender can adversely affect seat belt
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performance in an accident.
z When not required, the extender must be
removed and stowed.
Put the seat belt webbing in the back slot (A)
Seat belt use during preg-
on the clip and insert the metal plate of the
Seat belt extender
nancy
latch plate into the front slot (B) as shown in
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the illustration.
If your seat belt is not long enough, even
Seat belts work for everyone, including preg-
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
nant women. Like all occupants, pregnant
must be obtained. The extender may be used
women are more likely to be seriously injured
for either of the front seats.
or killed in an accident if they do not wear
seat belts.
WARNING
z To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death to pregnant women and unborn
children in an accident, pregnant women
should always wear a seat belt. The lap
portion of the seat belt should be worn
When the seat belt is not in use, store it as
snug and low across the hips and below
the rounding. Consult your doctor if you
shown in the illustration.
have any additional questions or concerns.
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Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems
The airbag control unit monitors the readiness
Seat belt pre-tensioner and
of the electronic parts of the system whenever
force limiter systems
the ignition switch or the operation mode is
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under the following conditions. These include
all of the items listed above and all related
The driver’s and front passenger’s seats each
wiring.
have a seat belt equipped with a pre-tensioner
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[Except for vehicles equipped with the
system and force limiter system.
F.A.S.T.-key]
The ignition switch is in the
“ON” or
Pre-tensioner system
“START” position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The driver and front passenger seat belts are
The operation mode is in ON.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes
equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner sys-
the following components:
The seat belt pre-tensioners will operate
tem. In a moderate-to-severe frontal or side
under the same conditions as the airbag con-
collision or when a rollover or overturning of
trol unit.
the vehicle is detected, the pre-tensioner sys-
tem operates simultaneously with the deploy-
When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate,
ment of the front airbags, side airbags or
some smoke is released and a loud noise will
curtain airbags.
be heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care
The seat belt pre-tensioners are located in the
should be taken not to intentionally inhale it,
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt retrac-
as it may cause some temporary irritation to
tors (A) and final anchor (B). When activated,
people with respiratory problems.
the pre-tensioners quickly draw back seat belt
Even in the event of a severe impact, the pre-
webbing and increase seat belt performance.
tensioners will not operate if the seat belts are
1-
SRS warning light
not fastened. The seat belt pre-tensioners may
2-
Front impact sensors
not activate in certain collisions, even though
3-
Seat belt pre-tensioner
the vehicle may appear to be severely dam-
4-
Airbag control unit
aged. Such non-activation does not mean that
5-
Side impact sensors
something is wrong with the seat belt pre-ten-
6-
Seat belt buckle switches
sioner system, but rather that the collision
forces were not severe enough to activate the
system.
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Seat and restraint systems
Child restraint systems
Child restraint systems specifically designed
z
Children less than 2 years old and who
WARNING
for infants and small children are offered by
weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less MUST
z The seat belt pre-tensioner system is
several manufacturers. Choose only a child
ride in a rear-facing child safety seat that
designed to work only once. After the seat
restraint system with a label certifying that it
MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.
belt pre-tensioners have been activated,
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
z
Children older than 2 years of age and
they will not work again. They must
Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Motor Vehicle
who weigh less than 60 pounds (27 kg) or
promptly be replaced and the entire seat
Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety
who are less than 57 inches (145 cm) tall
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belt pre-tensioner system inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Regulations (RSSR). Look for the manufac-
must be in an appropriate child restraint
turer’s statement of compliance on the box
system used only in the rear seat.
and child restraint system itself.
z
Children who weigh more than 60 pounds
(27 kg) or who are more than 57 inches
SRS warning
The child restraint system should be appropri-
(145 cm) tall, regardless of age, should
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ate for your child’s weight and height, and
use a suitable child seat or a booster seat
This warning light tells you if there is a prob-
should properly fit your vehicle’s seat.
in the rear seat until the vehicle’s lap-and-
lem involving the SRS airbags and/or the seat
For detailed information, refer to the instruc-
shoulder belt fits them properly.
belt pre-tensioner system. Refer to
“SRS
tion manual accompanying the child restraint
warning light/display” on page 4-37.
system.
WARNING
z
All children must be seated in the rear
Force limiter system
Recommendations for child
seat, and properly restrained.
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restraint system selection
Accident statistics show that children of
In the event of an accident, the seat belt force
all sizes and ages are safer when properly
limiter system will help reduce the force
restrained in the rear seat, rather than in
All children should be properly restrained in
applied to the driver and front seat passenger.
the front seat.
a restraint device that offers the maximum
z
Be sure to select a child restraint system
protection for their size and age as specified
that is appropriate not only for the child’s
Child restraint systems
by local, state, or provincial laws.
size and age but also for your vehicle.
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Be sure to check local, state, or provincial
Some child restraint systems may not fit
requirements for child size and age that may
your vehicle properly.
When transporting infants or small children
vary from the recommendations listed below.
in your vehicle, an appropriate child restraint
system must always be used. This is required
by law in the U.S. and Canada.
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Child restraint systems
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
z
Any child who is too large to use a child
z
Your vehicle is also equipped with a front
z
FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT
restraint system should ride in the rear
passenger’s airbag.
SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat
seat and wear the lap-and-shoulder belt
Never put REAR-FACING CHILD
whenever possible. If one must be used in
properly. The shoulder belt must be posi-
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT
the front passenger seat, move the seat to
tioned over the shoulder and across the
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas-
the most rearward position and make sure
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chest, not across their neck, and with the
senger seat. This places the infant too
the child stays in the child restraint sys-
lap belt positioned low on the child’s hips,
close to the passenger’s airbag. During
tem, properly restrained. Also, adjust the
not across their stomach. If necessary, a
deployment of that airbag, the infant can
seat height to the lowermost position when
booster seat should be used to help achieve
be seriously injured or killed. Rear-facing
the seat height is adjustable
(if so
a proper seat belt fit. Follow the booster
child restraint systems or infant restraint
equipped). Failure to follow these instruc-
seat manufacturer’s instructions. Only use
systems must only be used in the rear seat.
tions could result in serious injury or
a booster seat that is certified as comply-
death to the child.
ing with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Airbag
Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint
Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regula-
tions.
z
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
z
It is important to use an approved rear-
creates a risk of serious injury or death to
facing infant restraint until the infant is
your child in the event of an accident or
one year old (unless the infant outgrows
sudden stop.
the seat sooner). This allows the infant’s
neck and spine to develop enough to sup-
port the weight of their head in the event
of an accident.
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