Mitsubishi Colt 2009 Owner's Manual

COLT - ENGLISH - OZME09E2

COLT - ENGLISH - OZME09E2

OWNER’S MANUAL

COLT

Table of contents

Overview

General information

Locking and unlocking

Seat and seat belts

Instruments and controls

Starting and driving

For pleasant driving

For emergencies

Vehicle care

Maintenance

Specifications

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Overview

Instruments P. 3-2

Windscreen wiper and washer
switch P. 3-41
Rear window wiper and washer
switch P. 3-47

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ­airbag (for driver’s seat) P. 2-36
Horn switch P. 3-49

Combination headlamps and
dipper switch P. 3-31
Turn-signal lever P. 3-37
Headlamp levelling switch P. 3-35

Ignition switch P. 4-14

Bonnet release lever P. 8-4

Electric remote-controlled
outside rear-view mirrors
switch* P. 4-12

Front fog lamp switch* P. 3-39

Rear fog lamp switch P. 3-40

Fuses P. 8-30

Steering wheel audio remote
control switch* P. 5-49

Except for Clear Tec (LHD)

Cruise control switch*
P. 4-50

Steering wheel height
adjustment P. 4-9

Instruments and Controls

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Instruments P. 3-2

Windscreen wiper and washer
switch P. 3-41
Rear window wiper and washer
switch

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ­airbag (for driver’s seat) P. 2-36
Horn switch P. 3-49

Combination headlamps and
dipper switch P. 3-31
Turn-signal lever P. 3-37
Headlamp levelling switch P. 3-35

Ignition switch P. 4-14

Bonnet release lever P. 8-4

Electric remote-controlled
outside rear-view mirrors
switch* P. 4-12

Front fog lamp switch* P. 3-39

Rear fog lamp switch P. 3-40

Fuses P. 8-30

Steering wheel audio remote
control switch* P. 5-49

Clear Tec (LHD)

Cruise control switch*
P. 4-50

Steering wheel height
adjustment P. 4-9

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
OFF switch* P. 4-24

Overview

Overview

Instruments P. 3-2

Windscreen wiper and washer
switch P. 3-41
Rear window wiper and washer
switch P. 3-47

Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 -3 6
Horn switch P. 3-49

Combination headlamps and
dipper switch P. 3-31
Turn-signal lever P. 3-37
Headlamp levelling switch P. 3-35

Bonnet release lever P. 8-4

Electric remote-controlled
outside rear-view mirrors
switch* P. 4-12

Front fog lamp switch* P. 3-39

Rear fog lamp switch P. 3-40

Steering wheel audio
remote control switch* P. 5-49

Except for Clear Tec (RHD)

Ignition switch P. 4-14

Cruise control switch* P. 4-50

Steering wheel height adjustment P. 4-9

Overview

Instruments P. 3-2

Windscreen wiper and washer switch
P. 3 -4 1
Rear window wiper and washer
switch P. 3-47

Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2-36
Horn switch P. 3-49

Combination headlamps and
dipper switch P. 3-31
Turn-signal lever P. 3-37
Headlamp levelling switch P. 3-35

Bonnet release
lever P. 8-4

Electric remote-controlled
outside rear-view mirrors
switch* P. 4-12

Front fog lamp switch*
P. 3-39

Rear fog lamp switch P. 3-40

Steering wheel audio
remote control switch* P. 5-49

Clear Tec (RHD)

Ignition switch P. 4-14

Cruise control switch* P. 4-50

Steering wheel height adjustment P. 4-9

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
OFF switch* P. 4-24

Overview

Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) - airbag
(for front passenger’s
seat) P. 2-36

Accessory socket
P. 5 -6 2

Ventilators P. 5-2

Hazard warning flasher switch P. 3-38

Cup holder
(for rear seats)
P. 5-73

Parking brake lever P. 4-6

Gearshift lever*
P. 4 -2 5
Allshift lever*
P. 4 -2 8

Heated seats switch*
P. 2-7

Front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch P. 2-42

Audio* P. 5-23

Heater* P. 5-7
Automatic air
conditioning* P. 5-13

LHD

Rear window demister
switch P. 3-48

Cup holder
(for front seats)
P. 5 -7 3

Fuel tank filler door
release lever P. 3

Heated seats switch* P. 2-7

Overview

Fuses P. 8-30

RHD

Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat)
P. 2-36

Accessory socket
P. 5 -6 2

Ventilators P. 5-2

Hazard warning flasher switch P. 3-38

Cup holder (for rear seats)
P. 5 -7 3

Parking brake lever
P. 4 -6

Gearshift lever* P. 4-25
Allshift lever* P. 4-28

Heated seats switch*
P. 2-7

Rear window demister
switch P. 3-48

Audio* P. 5-23

Heater* P. 5-7
Automatic air
conditioning* P. 5-13

Front passenger’s airbag
ON-OFF switch P. 2-42

Cup holder
(for front seats)
P. 5-73

Fuel tank filler door
release lever P. 3

Heated seats switch*
P. 2 -7

Overview

Seat belts
P. 2 -1 5

Glove box P. 5-67

Electric window control
switch P. 1-19

Adjustable seat belt anchor
(for front seats) P. 2-19

Sun visors
P. 5 -6 1

Rear seat
P. 2 -1 2

Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 -6 3

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

- Side airbag (for front seats)* P. 2-50

Front seat P. 2-5

Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain airbag* P. 2-51

Rear shelf panel* P. 5-74

Inside rear-view
mirror P. 4-10

Lock switch P. 1-21

LHD (3-door models)

Head restraints P. 2-8

Vanity mirror P. 5-61

Interior

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Seat belts
P. 2-15

Vanity mirror
P. 5-61

Glove box P. 5-67

Head restraints P. 2-8

Electric window control
switch P. 1-19

Adjustable seat
belt anchor
(for front seats)
P. 2-19

Sun visors
P. 5 -6 1

Rear seat P. 2-12

Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 -6 3

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

- Side airbag (for front seats)* P. 2-50

Front seat P. 2-5

Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain airbag* P. 2-51

Rear shelf panel*
P. 5 -7 4

Inside rear-view
mirror P. 4-10

Lock switch P. 1-21

RHD (3-door models)

Overview

Overview

Seat belts
P. 2-15

Vanity mirror
P. 5 -6 1

Glove box P. 5-67

Head restraints P. 2-8

Electric window control
switch P. 1-19

Adjustable seat
belt anchor
(for front seats)
P. 2-19

Sun visors
P. 5 -6 1

Rear seat
P. 2-12

Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5 -6 3

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ­Side airbag (for front seats)* P. 2-50

Front seat P. 2-5

Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain airbag*
P. 2 -5 1

Rear shelf panel*
P. 5-74

Inside rear-view
mirror P. 4-10

Lock switch P. 1-21

LHD (5-door models)

Luggage floor lid*
P. 5-69

Overview

Seat belts
P. 2 -1 5

Vanity mirror
P. 5-61

Glove box P. 5-67

Head restraints P. 2-8

Electric window control
switch P. 1-19

Adjustable seat
belt anchor
(for front seats)
P. 2 -1 9

Sun visors
P. 5 -6 1

Rear seat
P. 2 -1 2

Room lamp/Map lamps
P. 5-63

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ­Side airbag (for front seats)* P. 2-50

Front seat P. 2-5

Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - Curtain airbag* P. 2-51

Rear shelf panel*
P. 5-74

Inside rear-view
mirror P. 4-10

Lock switch P. 1-21

RHD (5-door models)

Luggage floor lid*
P. 5 -6 9

Overview

Tyre repair kit P. 6-10

Luggage compartment lamp P. 5-64

3-door models

Towing hook P. 6-10

Luggage area (Except for vehicle with compact spare wheel)

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5-door models

Luggage compartment lamp P. 5-64

Tyre repair kit P. 6-10

Towing hook
P. 6-10

Overview

Overview

Towing hook P. 6-10

Wheel nut wrench P. 6-10

Spare wheel P. 6-24

Luggage compartment lamp P. 5-64

3-door models

Jack
P. 6 -2 0

Luggage area (Vehicle with compact spare wheel)

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Overview

Towing hook P. 6-10

Wheel nut wrench
P. 6 -1 0

Jack P. 6-20

Spare wheel
P. 6 -2 4

Luggage compartment lamp P. 5-64

5-door models

Overview

Electric window control
P. 1-19

Locking and unlocking
P. 1 -9
Keyless entry system
P. 1 -5

Front fog lamps*
P. 3-39, 8-41, 8-48

Side turn-signal lamps
P. 3-37, 8-41, 8-47

Front turn-signal lamps
P. 3-37, 8-41, 8-46

Bonnet P. 8-4

Fuel tank filler P. 3

Outside rear-view mirrors
P. 4 -1 0

Windscreen wipers P. 3-41

Headlamps, low/high beam
P. 3-31, 3-33, 8-41, 8-43

Position lamps
P. 3-31, 8-41, 8-46

3-door models

Exterior

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Tyre inflation pressures P. 8-18
Changing tyres P. 6-27
Tyre rotation P. 8-20
Tyre chains P. 8-21
Wheel covers* P. 6-33

Rear turn-signal lamps
P. 3-37, 8-41, 8-51

Reversing lamp (LHD vehicles)
P. 8-41, 8-56
Rear fog lamp (RHD vehicles)
P. 3-40, 8-41, 8-56

Stop and tail lamps P. 8-41, 8-51

Licence plate lamp P. 8-41, 8-60

Tailgate P. 1-16

Rear window wiper and
washer P. 3-47

Rear fog lamp
(LHD vehicles)
P. 3-40, 8-41, 8-56
Reversing lamp
(RHD vehicles)
P. 8-41, 8-56

Antenna P. 5-56

High-mounted stop lamps
P. 8-41, 8-57

3-door models

Overview

Overview

Electric window control
P. 1 -1 9

Locking and unlocking
P. 1 -9
Keyless entry system
P. 1 -5

Front fog lamps*
P. 3-39, 8-41, 8-48

Side turn-signal lamps
P. 3-37, 8-41, 8-47

Front turn-signal lamps
P. 3-37, 8-41, 8-46

Bonnet P. 8-4

Fuel tank filler P. 3

Outside rear-view
mirrors P. 4-10

Windscreen wipers P. 3-41

Headlamps, low/high beam
P. 3-31, 3-33, 8-41, 8-43

Position lamps
P. 3-31, 8-41, 8-46

5-door models

Tyre inflation pressures P. 8-18
Changing tyres P. 6-27
Tyre rotation P. 8-20
Tyre chains P. 8-21
Wheel covers* P. 6-33

Rear turn-signal lamps
P. 3-37, 8-41, 8-51

Tail lamps P. 8-51

Stop lamps P. 8-41, 8-51

Licence plate lamp P. 8-41, 8-60

Tailgate P. 1-16

Rear window wiper and
washer P. 3-47

Rear fog lamp
(LHD vehicles)
P. 3-40, 8-41, 8-51
Reversing lamp
(RHD vehicles)
P. 8-41, 8-51

Antenna P. 5-56

High-mounted stop lamps
P. 8-41, 8-57

5-door models

Reversing lamp (LHD vehicles)
P. 8-41, 8-51
Rear fog lamp (RHD vehicles)
P. 3-40, 8-41, 8-51

Overview

General information

Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Modification/alterations to the electrical or

fuel systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Used engine oils safety instructions and

disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disposal information for used batteries . . . . . . . . . . 9

General information

NOTE

WARNING

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CAUTION

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Fuel selection

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Except for Clear Tec FFV

Unleaded petrol octane number (EN 228)
95 RON or higher

Recommended fuel

Clear Tec FFV

Unleaded petrol octane number (EN 228)
95 RON or higher, or Bio ethanol E 85

● For Clear Tec FFV models, do not modify the fuel

system or any of its components. Flexible fuel vehi­cles have fuel system components that were designed
specifically for use with Bio ethanol. When replacing
any of the fuel system components, be sure to
replace them with components designed for use with
Bio ethanol. Otherwise, engine damage, a vehicle
fire, or personal injury could result.

● For Clear Tec FFV models, do not use methanol

instead of Bio ethanol E 85. Otherwise, engine dam­age, a vehicle fire, or personal injury could result.

● The use of leaded fuel can result in serious damage

to the engine and catalytic converter. Do not use the
leaded fuel.

● Your vehicle has the knock control system so that you can

use unleaded petrol 90 RON as an emergent measure in
case unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not available on
journey, etc. In such a case, you don’t need to adjust the
engine specially.
In case of using unleaded petrol 90 RON, the engine per­formance level is reduced.

● Repeatedly driving short distance at low speeds can cause

deposits to form in the fuel system and engine, resulting in
poor starting and poor acceleration. If these problems
occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the
gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The additive will
remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine to a nor­mal condition. Be sure to use a genuine MITSUBISHI
FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using an unsuitable addi­tive could make the engine malfunction. For details,
please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.

● Poor quality petrol can cause problems such as hard start-

ing, stalling, engine noise and hesitation. If you experi­ence these problems, try another brand and/or grade of
petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes, have the system
checked as soon as possible at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.

● For Clear Tec FFV models, fuel that contains a mixture of

unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher, that meets the EN 228
fuel standard, and Bio ethanol E 85 can be used.

● For Clear Tec FFV models, the appropriate fuel is indi-

cated on a label on the inside of the fuel tank filler door.

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General information

WARNING

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● For Clear Tec FFV models, the engine performance level

will be the same regardless of whether unleaded petrol 95
RON or higher or high-quality Bio ethanol E 85 is used.

● For Clear Tec FFV models, when the vehicle is to be left

unused for a long period of time, it is recommended that
the Bio ethanol E 85 in the fuel tank is replaced with
unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher.

Filling the fuel tank

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● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You

could be burned or seriously injured when handling
it. When refueling your vehicle, always turn the
engine off and keep away from flames, sparks, and
smoking materials. Always handle fuel in well-venti­lated outdoor areas.

● Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of

your body’s static electricity by touching a metal
part of either the car or the fuel pump. Any static
electricity on your body could create a spark that
ignites fuel vapor.

● Perform the whole refueling process (opening the

fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by
yourself. Do not let any other person come near the
fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you
and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel
vapor could be ignited.

● Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until

refueling is finished. If you moved away and did
something else (for example, cleaning your wind­screen) partway through the refueling process, you
could pick up a fresh charge of static electricity.

● Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains

toxic substances.

● Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling

the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get
into the cabin.

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LHD

RHD

General information

Fuel tank capacity

47 litres

Refueling

1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.

2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear left side of your
vehicle.
The fuel tank filler door can be opened from inside the
vehicle with the fuel tank filler door release lever located
the side of the driver’s seat.

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General information

CAUTION

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CAUTION

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CAUTION

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CAUTION

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3. Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowly turning the cap
anticlockwise.

A- Remove
B- Close

● Since the fuel system may be under pressure,

remove the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly. This
relieves any pressure or vacuum that might have
built up in the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor
or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray
out, injuring you or others.

4. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct han­dling of the fuel filler gun. Do not tilt the gun. Insert the
gun in the tank port as far as it goes.

● A label which reads “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY” is

attached to the fuel tank filler lid of vehicles which
can only operate using unleaded petrol. Serious
engine and catalytic converter damage will result if
leaded petrol is filled into these vehicles, and conse­quently, this must never be attempted.

5. When the gun stops automatically, do not fill with fuel
any more.

● To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-

off” the fuel tank.

6. To close, turn the fuel tank filler tube cap slowly clock­wise until you hear clicking sounds, then gently push the
fuel tank filler door closed.

● If you need to replace the fuel tank filler tube cap,

use only the cap specified for your model vehicle.

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General information

NOTE

● For Clear Tec FFV models, the fuel in the fuel tank is

checked to determine the percentage of ethanol in the fuel
in order to control the engine properly.
To ensure the accuracy of the ethanol check, it is recom­mended that the vehicle is refueled with 10 litres or more
of fuel.

● For Clear Tec FFV models, acceleration performance may

drop on rare occasions during the fuel check after refu­eling. However, this does not indicate a malfunction and
the acceleration performance will return to normal if you
continue to drive the vehicle.

Installation of accessories

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We recommend you to consult your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.

● The installation of accessories, optional parts, should only

be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in your
country, and in accordance with the guidelines fitting
instructions and warnings contained within the documents
accompanying the parts or accessories.

● Improper installation of electrical components may cause

an electrical fire if incorrectly fitted. Please refer to the
“Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems”
section within this owner’s manual.

● Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle with-

out an external antenna may cause electrical system inter­ference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.

● Tyres and wheels which do not meet specifications must

not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for information
regarding wheel and tyre sizes.

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General information

CAUTION

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Important points!

Due to large number of accessory and replacement parts of dif­ferent manufactures available in the market, it is not possible,
not only for MITSUBISHI MOTORS, but also a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point, to check whether the
attachment or installation of such parts affects the overall
safety of your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.

Even when such parts are officially authorized, for example by
a “general operators permit” (an appraisal for the part) or
through the execution of the part in an officially approved man­ner of construction, or when a single operation permit follow­ing the attachment or installation of such parts, it cannot be
deduced from that alone, that the driving safety of your vehi­cles has not been affected.

Consider also that there basically exists no liability on the part
of the appraiser or the official. Only in case of parts
(MITSUBISHI MOTORS original replacement or exchange
parts as well as MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine accessories)
that are recommended and released by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point and that are attached or
installed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point you can assume that optimal safety has been provided.
The same also pertains to modifications of MITSUBISHI vehi­cle with respect to the production specifications. For your own
safety, in such cases, you should only undertake modifications
according to the recommendations of a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

Modification/alterations to the electrical or

fuel systems

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has always manufactured safe, high
quality vehicles. In order to maintain this safety and quality, it
is important that any accessory that is to be fitted, or any modi­fications carried out which involve the electrical or fuel sys­tems, should be carried out in accordance with MITSUBISHI
MOTORS guidelines.

● If the wiring interferes with any part of the vehicle

bodywork or improper installation methods are
used, i.e. protective fuses not installed, etc.), elec­tronic devices may be adversely affected, possibly
resulting in an electrical fire or other failures that
may cause an accident.

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General information

WARNING

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Genuine parts

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has gone to great lengths to bring you
a superbly crafted automobile offering the highest quality and
dependability.
Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts, designed and
manufactured to maintain your MITSUBISHI MOTORS auto­mobile at top performance. MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine
Parts are identified by this mark and are available at all
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Points.

Used engine oils safety instructions

and disposal information

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● Prolonged and repeated contact may cause serious

skin disorders, including dermatitis and cancer.

● Avoid contact with the skin as far as possible and

wash thoroughly after any contact.

● Keep used engine oils out of reach of children.

Protect the environment

It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses and soil. Use
authorized waste collection facilities, including civic amenity
sites and garages providing facilities for disposal of used oil
and used oil filters. If in doubt, contact your local authority for
advice on disposal.

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Disposal information for used batteries

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Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumula­tors.
Do not mix with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of
used batteries, please take them to applicable col­lection points, in accordance with your national
legislation and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these batteries correctly, you will
help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.

General information

9

Locking and unlocking

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 2

Electronic immobilizer

(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 3

Keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 5

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 9

Central door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 11

Dead Lock System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 12

“Child-protection” rear doors (5-door models) . . .1- 15

Tailgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 16

Manual window control

(5-door models, rear door window only)* . . . . .1- 19

Electric window control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 19

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

WARNING

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The key fits all locks.

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● When bringing a key on flights, do not press any

switches on the key while on the plane. If a switch is
pressed on the plane, the key emits electromagnetic
waves, which could adversely affect the plane’s
flight operation.
When carrying a key in a bag, be careful that no
switches on the key can be easily pressed by mistake.

Keys

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● The key number is stamped on the tag as indicated in the

illustration.
Make a record of the key number and store the key and
key number tag in separate places, so that you can order a
key in the event the original keys are lost.

● The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig-

nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to
prevent a malfunction.

• Do not leave anywhere that is exposed to direct sunlight,
for example on the dashboard.

• Do not dissemble or modify.

• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impact.

• Do not expose to water.

• Keep away from magnetic key holders.

• Keep away from audio systems, personal computers,
TVs, and any other equipment that generates a magnetic
field.

• Do not wash with ultrasonic cleaners or similar equip­ment.

• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.

● The engine is designed so that it will not start if the ID

code registered in the immobilizer computer and the key’s
ID code do not match. Refer to the section entitled “Elec­tronic immobilizer” for details and key usage.

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Locking and unlocking

Electronic immobilizer

(Anti-theft starting system)

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The electronic immobilizer is designed to reduce significantly
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain condi­tions), using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro­grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.

The immobilizer indicator lamp comes on in the event of a
malfunction in the system electronics.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

● In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to

receive the registered ID code from the key. This means
the engine will not start even when the registered key is
turned to the “START” position.

• When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or
magnetic object (Type A)

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• When the key grip contacts metal of another key
(Type B)

• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizing
keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C)

In cases like these, remove the object or additional key
from the vehicle key. Then try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, we recommend you to con­tact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

NOTE

CAUTION

!

● If you lose your key, order a key from your MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key, take your vehi­cle and all remaining keys to your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. All the keys have to
be re-registered in the immobilizer computer unit. The
immobilizer can register up to 8 different keys for use.

● Don’t make any alterations or additions to the

immobilizer system; alterations or additions could
cause failure of the immobilizer.

Keyless entry system

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Press the remote control switch, and all doors and the tailgate
will be locked or unlocked as desired.

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1- LOCK switch
2- UNLOCK switch

To l oc k

Press the LOCK switch (1). All doors and the tailgate will be
locked. When they are locked with the turn-signal lamps blink
once.

● With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, pressing the

LOCK switch (1) two times in succession causes the Dead
Lock System to be set. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-13.)

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

NOTE

To unlock

Press the UNLOCK switch (2). All doors and the tailgate will
be unlocked.
If they are unlocked while the room lamp is not illuminated,
the room lamp will be turned on for approximately 15 seconds
and the turn-signal lamps will blink twice.

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● If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and any of the doors

or tailgate is not opened within approximately 30 seconds:
relocking will automatically occur.

● It is possible to modify functions as follows:

For further information, contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

• The time from pressing of the UNLOCK switch (2) to
the moment of automatic locking can be changed.

• The confirmation function (flashing of the turn-signal
lamps) can be set to operate only when the doors and
tailgate are locked or only when the doors and tailgate
are unlocked.

• The confirmation function (this indicates locking or
unlocking of the doors and tailgate with the flash of the
turn-signal lamps) can be deactivated.

• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed
by the confirmation function can be changed.

Operation of the Dead Lock System

With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is possible to
set the Dead Lock System using the remote controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System’’ on page 1-12.)

● With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, the keyless

entry system does not work while the key is in the ignition
switch.

● Pressing the LOCK switch (1) has no effect (no locking

takes place) while a door or the tailgate is open.

● The remote control switch will operate within about 4 m

from the vehicle. However, the operating range of the
remote control switch may change if the vehicle is located
near a TV transmitting tower, power station, or radio
broadcasting station.

● If the turn-signal lamps flash nine times when you press

the remote control switch, the battery may have run down.

For further information, please consult your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer to “Procedure for
replacing the remote control switch battery” on page 1-7.

● If your remote control switch is lost or damaged, please

contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point for a replacement remote control switch.

● If you wish to add a remote control switch, we recom-

mend you to contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
A maximum of 8 remote control switches are available for
your vehicle.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

Procedure for replacing the remote control
switch battery

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1. With the MITSUBISHI mark facing you, insert a coin,
etc., into the notch in the remote control switch case and
use it to open the case.

● Be sure to perform the procedure with the MITSUBISHI
mark facing you. If the MITSUBISHI mark is not facing
you when you open the remote control switch case, the
buttons may come out.

● When opening the remote control switch case, do not push
forcefully on the keyless button area (A). Otherwise, the
keyless circuit board may fall out and be damaged.

2. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver into the
notch in the remote control switch case (B) and remove
the old battery.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

NOTE

+ side

- side

Coin type battery
CR2016

CAUTION

!

3. Install a new battery with the + side (C) down, and then
close the remote control switch case firmly.

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● Make sure you hear a “click” when you install the battery

and close the case.

4. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.

● You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric

appliance store.

● A MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point can

replace the battery for you if you prefer.

● When the remote control switch case is opened, be

careful to keep water, dust, etc., out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

CAUTION

!

Doors

● Make sure the doors are closed: driving with doors

incompletely closed is dangerous.

● Never leave children in the vehicle unattended.

● Be careful not to lock the doors while the key is

inside the vehicle.

To lock or unlock with the key

1- Insert or remove the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock

To lock or unlock from inside the vehicle

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1

1- Lock
2- Unlock

Pull the inside door handle towards you to open the door.

● The driver’s door can be opened without using the lock

knob by pulling on the inside door handle.
All other doors and the tailgate are unlocked at the same
time.

● In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is not possi-

ble to unlock the door by pushing the lock knob to the
unlock side while the Dead Lock System is set.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System’’ on page 1-12.)

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

To lock without using the key

Front passenger’s door

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Rear door (5-door models)

Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked position, and close
the door (2).

● The driver’s door cannot be locked using the inside lock

knob while the driver’s door is opened.

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NOTE

NOTE

Central door locks

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● Each of the doors can be locked or unlocked independ-

ently by using the inside lock knob.

● Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock

could activate the central door locking systems built-in
protection circuit and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about 1 minute before operating the
inside lock knob or the key.

All of the doors and the tailgate can be locked and unlocked as
described hereafter.

Front doors with key (LHD vehicles only)

Turn the key in the driver’s door towards the front of the vehi­cle to lock the doors and the tailgate and towards the rear of the
vehicle to unlock the doors and the tailgate.

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1- Lock
2- Unlock

● For RHD vehicles, turning the key in the front door will

not operate the central door locking system. Therefore,
use the keyless entry system instead. If the keyless entry
system does not operate, such as when the remote control
switch battery is discharged, use the key to unlock the
front door.

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Locking and unlocking

CAUTION

!

Driver’s door with inside lock knob

Set the inside lock knob on the driver’s door towards the front
of the vehicle to lock the doors and the tailgate. Set it towards
the rear of the vehicle to unlock the doors and the tailgate.

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1- Lock
2- Unlock

Dead Lock System*

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The Dead Lock System helps to prevent theft. When the key­less entry system has been used to lock all of the doors and the
tailgate, the Dead Lock System makes it impossible to unlock
the doors using the inside lock knobs.

● Do not set the Dead Lock System when someone is

inside the vehicle. With the Dead Lock System set, it
is not possible to unlock the doors using the inside
lock knobs. If you inadvertently set the Dead Lock
System, unlock the doors using the UNLOCK switch
of the keyless entry system.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

Setting the system

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1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Get out of the vehicle. Close all of the doors and the tail­gate.

3. Press the LOCK switch (A) of the keyless entry system to
lock all of the doors and the tailgate. The turn-signal
lamps will blink once.

4. Press the LOCK switch (A) again within 2 seconds. The
turn-signal lamps will blink three times to show that the
Dead Lock System has been set.

● Pressing the LOCK switch (A) once while the Dead Lock

System is set causes the turn-signal lamps to flash three
times, so it is possible to confirm that the Dead Lock Sys­tem is set.

● It is possible to alter the system’s functionality as follows:

• It is possible to disable the operation confirmation func­tion (flashing of the turn-signal lamps).

• It is possible to change the number of times the opera­tion confirmation function causes the turn-signal lamps
to flash for confirmation of system operation.

For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

NOTE

Cancelling the system

When the UNLOCK switch (B) of the keyless entry system is
pressed to unlock the doors and tailgate, the Dead Lock System
is simultaneously cancelled.

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● If neither a door nor the tailgate is opened within 30 sec-

onds of unlocking, the doors and tailgate are automati­cally relocked and the Dead Lock System is
simultaneously set again.

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● Even when it is not possible to use the keyless entry sys-

tem to unlock the doors, it is possible to use the key to
unlock a door. When the key is used to unlock a door, the
Dead Lock System is cancelled for only that door. If you
wish to subsequently unlock all of the doors, turn the igni­tion switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.

● It is possible to adjust the duration after which automatic

relocking takes place when the UNLOCK switch (B) has
been pressed. For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

Testing the system

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Open all of the door windows, then set the Dead Lock System.
(Refer to “Setting the system’’ on page 1-13.)
After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the vehicle
through the windows and confirm that you cannot unlock the
doors using the lock knobs.

● If you need advice on how to set the Dead Lock System is

difficult to understand, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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“Child-protection” rear doors

CAUTION

!

(5-door models)

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1- Lock
2- Free

Child protection helps prevent doors from being opened acci­dentally, especially when small children are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the rear door cannot be
opened using the inside handle.
To open the rear door while the child protection is in use, pull
the outside door handle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the child protection
mechanism does not function.

Locking and unlocking

● When driving with a child in the rear seat, please

use the child protection to prevent accidental door
opening which may cause an accident.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

NOTE

WARNING

!

CAUTION

!

Tailgate

● It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate open since

carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.

1

You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause uncon­sciousness and even death.

● When opening and closing the tailgate, make sure

that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.

● Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading

and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.

● Locking/unlocking of the driver’s door by using the key

(LHD vehicles only), inside lock knob (driver side) or
keyless entry system also locks/unlocks the tailgate.

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To lock or unlock from inside the vehicle

The tailgate can be locked or unlocked by using the inside lock
knob (driver side), regardless of the position of the ignition
key.

1- Lock
2- Unlock

If the tailgate is locked or unlocked by using the inside lock
knob (driver side), it can still be locked or unlocked with the
key.

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● Repeated continuous operating between lock and unlock

could cause the central door locks’ built-in protection cir­cuit to prevent the system from operating. If this occurs,
wait about 1 minute before operating the knob.

Locking and unlocking

CAUTION

!

3-door models

To open

Pull the tailgate lever upward to open the tailgate.

To close

Pull the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and release it
before the tailgate closes completely. Gently slam the tailgate
from the outside so that it is completely closed.

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● Make sure there is no one standing nearby when

opening the tailgate.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

CAUTION

!

5-door models

1

● To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt

● Before driving, make sure that the tailgate is

● Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated to

support the tailgate. Please observe the following in order
to prevent damage or faulty operation.

• Do not hold the gas struts when closing the tailgate.
Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.

• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.

• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.

• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.

to close the tailgate without letting go off the tailgate
grip.

securely closed.
If the tailgate opens while driving the vehicle,
objects stored in the luggage area could fall out onto
the road.

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Locking and unlocking

LHD

Manual window control

(5-door models, rear door window only)

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1- To open
2- To close

Electric window control

*

The electric windows can only be operated with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.

Electric window control switch

Each door window opens or closes while the corresponding
switch is operated.

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Locking and unlocking

NOTE

WARNING

!

RHD

1

1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window (5-door models)*
4- Rear right door window (5-door models)*
5- Lock switch

● Repeated operation with the engine stopped will run down

the battery. Operate the window switches only while the
engine is running.

Driver’s switches

The driver’s switches can be used to operate all door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre­sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s window is fully pressed down, the
door window automatically opens completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, pull up the switch.

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● Before operating the electric window control, make

sure that nothing is capable of being trapped (head,
hand, finger, etc.).

● Never leave the vehicle without removing the key.

● Never leave a child (or other person who might not

be capable of safe operation of the electric window
control) in the vehicle alone.

● The child may tamper with the switch at the risk of

its hands or head being trapped in the window.

Locking and unlocking

NOTE

WARNING

!

Passenger’s switches

The passenger’s switches can be used to operate the corre­sponding passenger’s door windows.
Press the switch down for opening the window, and pull up the
switch for closing.

1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)

● The rear door windows (5-door models) only open half-

way.

Lock switch

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When this switch is operated, the passenger’s switches cannot
be used to open or close the door windows and the driver’s
switch cannot open or close any door windows other than the
driver’s door windows.
To unlock, press it once again.

1

1- Lock
2- Unlock

● A child may tamper with the switch at the risk of its

hands or head being trapped in the window. When
driving with a child in the vehicle, please press the
window lock switch to disable the passenger’s
switches.

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Seat and seat belts

Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 2

Seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 3

Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 4

Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 5

Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 8

Making a luggage area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 11

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 15

Pregnant women restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 20

Seat belt pre-tensioner system and

force limiter system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 20

Child restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 22

Seat belt inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 35

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag . . . .2- 36

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Seat and seat belts

2

Seat

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1-Front seat

● To adjust forward or backward → P. 2-5

● To recline the seatback → P. 2-5

● To adjust seat height* → P. 2-6

● To get in and out of the rear seat (3-door models) → P. 2-6

● Heated seats* → P. 2-7

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2-Rear seat

● Folding the rear seat → P. 2-12

Seat arrangement

By operating the seats select the desired seats arrangement.

Normal usage

How to stow large articles (Folding the rear seat)

Seat and seat belts

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2-3

Seat and seat belts

WARNING

!

CAUTION

!

WARNING

!

Seat adjustment

Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are comfortable and that
you can reach the pedals, steering wheel, switches etc. while
retaining a clear field of vision.

● Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This

can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an

2

accident. After seat operations are made, ensure the
seating is locked in position by attempting to move
the seat and seatback forward and rearward with­out using the adjusting mechanism.

● It is extremely dangerous to ride in the luggage area

of a vehicle. Also, the luggage area and rear seats
should never be used as a play area by children. In a
collision, people or children riding unrestrained in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Do not allow people or children to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts, and make sure that everyone travelling in
your vehicle is in a seat and wearing a seat belt, or in
the case of a child is strapped in a child restraint.

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● To minimize the risk of personal injury in the event

of a collision or sudden braking, the seatbacks
should always be in the almost upright position
while the vehicle is in motion. The protection pro­vided by the seat belts may be reduced significantly
when the seatback is reclined. There is greater risk
that the passenger will slide under the seat belt,
resulting in serious injury, when the seatback is
reclined.

● Make sure the seat is adjusted by an adult or with

adult supervision for correct and safe operation.

● 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 seats, be careful not to catch your

hand or foot.

● When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay

careful attention to the rear seat passengers.

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Seat and seat belts

WARNING

!

CAUTION

!

Front seat

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To adjust forward or backward

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Pull the seat adjusting lever and adjust the seat forward or
backward to the desired position. After adjustment, release the
adjusting lever to lock the seat in position.

● To ensure the seat is locked securely, try to move the

seat forward or backward without using the adjust­ing lever.

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.

2

● The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring

loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is operated. When operating the
lever, sit close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.

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Seat and seat belts

WARNING

!

To adjust seat height*

Adjust the seat height by repeatedly operating the lever.

2

1- Raise
2- Lower

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To get in and out of the rear seat (3-door models)

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The lever (A) can be used to make getting in and out easier.

Fold the seatback forward, then slide the entire seat forward.
To return the seat, slide the entire seat rearward and then raise
the seatback rearward to lock the seat in position.

● Do not drive the vehicle with the seatback folded

forward. The seat is not retained with the seatback
in this position, so serious injuries could result in the
event of hard braking or a collision.

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Seat and seat belts

CAUTION

!

CAUTION

!

● The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring

loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is operated. When operating 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 ignition switch in the
“ON” position.

2

1- Heater high (for quick heating).
2- Heater off.
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm).

The indicator lamp (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.

● Operate in the high position for quick heating. 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.

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Seat and seat belts

NOTE

CAUTION

!

WARNING

!

● 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.)

2

● Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other material with

high heat insulation properties on the seat while
using the heater; this might cause the heater element
to overheat.

● Turn the heater off immediately if it appears to be

malfunctioning during use.

● Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins, nee-

dles, or other pointed objects into it.

● When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, kerosene, pet-

rol, alcohol, or other organic solvents; these might dam­age the surface of the seat and also the heater element.

● If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat, allow it

to dry thoroughly before attempting to use the heater.

Head restraints

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● Driving without the head restraints in place can

cause you and your passengers serious injury or
death in an accident. To reduce the risk of injury in
an accident, always make sure the head restraints
are installed and properly positioned when the seat
is occupied.

● Never place a cushion or similar device on the seat-

back. This can adversely affect the head restraint
performance by increasing the distance between
your head and the restraint.

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WARNING

!

● When a person is in the seating position of the rear

seats, pull up the head restraint to a height at which
it locks in position. Be sure to make this adjustment
before starting to drive. Failure to observe this can
lead to serious injuries in the event of an impact.

Seat and seat belts

To adjust the height

Adjust the head restraint height so that the centre of the
restraint is as close as possible to eye level to reduce the
chances of injury in the event of collision. Any person too tall
for the restraint to reach their seated eye level should adjust the
restraint as high as possible.
To raise the head restraint, move it upward. To lower the
restraint, move it downward while pushing the height adjusting
knob (A) in the direction of the arrow. After adjustment, push
the head restraint downward and make sure that it is locked.

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Seat and seat belts

CAUTION

!

CAUTION

!

To remove

Lift the head restraint with the height adjusting knob (A)
pushed in.

2

To install

Confirm that the head restraint is facing the correct direction,
and then insert it into the seatback while pressing the height
adjusting knob (A) in the direction indicated by the arrow.

● Confirm that the height adjusting knob (A) is cor-

rectly adjusted as shown in the illustration, and also
lift the head restraints to ensure that they do not
come out of the seatback.

● The head restraints for the front and rear seats dif-

fer in size. When installing head restraints, make
sure the front and rear head restraints are fitted in
their respective seats.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury if
involved in an accident.

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Seat and seat belts

WARNING

!

CAUTION

!

WARNING

!

Making a luggage area

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● If required, always operate the seating before the

vehicle is in motion.

● After seat operations are made, ensure the seating is

locked in position by attempting to move the seat
and seatback forward and rearward without using
the adjusting mechanism.

● The luggage area in the rear of the vehicle should

never be used as a play area by children. Children
should be seated with seat belts fastened when the
vehicle is in motion. Be sure that the rear seatbacks
are returned to their fully upright position and
locked in place.

● Do not stack luggage above the seatback height.

Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result due to
restricted rear vision or unrestrained objects enter­ing the passenger compartment during sudden
braking.

● Make sure that the seat is operated by an adult. If it

is operated by a child, an unexpected accident might
occur.

● When folding the seat be sure not to catch your hand

or leg.

Folding the seatback forward (5-door models,
except for vehicles with turbocharger)

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Front seat

To fo ld

Pull the seatback lock lever and fold the seatback forward until
it is held securely.

2

● With the seatback folded forward, do not allow any-

one to sit on that seat and do not allow a child to
play on it. Otherwise, any sudden braking could
result in serious injuries.

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Seat and seat belts

NOTE

OK

2

To replace

1. Pull the seatback lock lever and raise the seatback until it
locks securely into place.

2. Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has actually
been secured.

Folding the rear seat

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To create luggage space, you can fold the rear seat.

● Each side of the rear seat can be folded independently of

the other.

To f o ld

1. Move the front seat to a position forward of the middle of
its fore-aft adjustment range. (Refer to “To adjust forward
or backward” on page 2-5.)

2. Place each rear seat head restraint in its lowest position.
(Refer to “Head restraints” on page 2-8.)

3. Pull the strap (A) on the rear of the cushion to flip the
cushion forward. Ensure the cushion is in the front most
position until it touches the floor.

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CAUTION

!

OK

4. Pull the seatback lock lever (B) and fold the seatback for­ward.

Seat and seat belts

● Do not allow any person to sit on the folded seat, and

do not place luggage on the seat cushion. The seat’s
mounting fittings could bend under the weight,
making it impossible for the seat to be retained on
the vehicle.

● Do not put rubbish or other foreign matter on the

floor. Doing so could make it impossible for the seat
to be retained on the floor.

● When allowing anyone to sit on the rear seat with

the other part of the seat back folded forward,
always turn the seat cushion up as well.
Not doing so may cause a risk of injury while driv­ing or in case of an accident.

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Seat and seat belts

WARNING

!

2

To return

1. Raise the seatback until it locks. Next, push lightly on the
seat to confirm that it has been securely retained.

● When raising the seatback to its original position, do

not pinch the seat belt between the seatback and the
latch. Damage to the seat belt could reduce the effec­tiveness of the belt and could result in serious injury
in the event of a collision.

2. Lift up the center buckle and pull it through the seat cush­ion while pushing the rear of the seat cushion under the
seatback.

3. Push down on the front of the seat cushion until it locks
securely in place. Next, push and pull lightly on the seat to
confirm that it has been securely retained.

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Seat belts

WARNING

!

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To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident,
it is important that the seat belts are worn correctly while driv­ing.
The front seat belts have a pre-tensioner system. These belts
are used in the same way as a conventional seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pre-tensioner system and force limiter sys­tem” on page 2-20.

Seat and seat belts

● Always place the shoulder belt over your shoulder

and across your chest. Never put it behind you or
under your arm.

● One seat belt should be used by only one person.

Doing otherwise can be dangerous.

● The seat belt will provide its wearer with maximum

protection if the recliner seatback is placed in the
fully upright position. When the seatback is
reclined, there is a greater risk that the passenger
will slide under the belt, especially in a forward
impact accident, and may be injured by the belt or
by striking the instrument panel or seatbacks.

● Seat belts should always be worn by every adult who

drives or rides in this vehicle, and by all children
who are large enough to wear seat belts properly.

● Remove any twists when using the belt.

● No modifications or additions should be made by the

user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting
devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to
remove slack.

● To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury in an

accident, including the deployment of the driver air
bag, the driver should adjust the driver’s seat to the
rearmost position that still allows good visibility and
good control of the steering wheel, the brake and
accelerator, and vehicle controls.

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NOTE

WARNING

!

● Never hold a child in your arms or on your lap when

● Always adjust the belt to a snug fit.

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travelling in this vehicle, even if you are wearing
your seat belt. To do so risks severe or fatal injury to
your child in a collision or sudden stop.

3-point type seat belt
(with emergency locking mechanism)

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This type of belt requires no length adjustment. Once worn, the
belt adjusts itself to the movement of wearer, but in the event of
a sudden or strong shock, the belt automatically locks to hold
the wearer’s body.

To fasten

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the latch plate.

● When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a locked con-

dition, pull the belts once forcefully and then return them.
After that, pull the belts out slowly once again.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a “click” is
heard.

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NOTE

CAUTION

!

● Never wear the lap portion of the belt across your

abdomen. During accidents it can press sharply
against abdomen and increase the risk of injury.

● The seat belts must not be twisted when worn.

3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness as desired.

Seat and seat belts

To unfasten

Hold the latch plate and push the button on the buckle.

2

● As the belt retracts automatically, keep the latch plate held

while retracting so that the belt stows slowly. Failure to do
so could damage the vehicle.

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NOTE

NOTE

WARNING

!

Seat belt reminder/warning lamp

A tone and warning lamp are used to remind the driver and
front passenger to fasten the seat belt.

● For the front passenger seat, the warning function works

only while a person is sitting on the seat.

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When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the warn­ing lamp will come on and a tone will sound for about 6 sec­onds. If the front seat belt remains unfastened approximately 1
minute later, the warning lamp will flash and the tone sound
intermittently (each 12 times) when the vehicle is driven. If the
passenger subsequently unfastens the seat belt while driving,
the warning lamp and tone will issue further warnings. And if
the seat belt remains unfastened, the warning lamp and tone
will issue further warnings each time the vehicle starts moving
from a stop. When the seat belt is fastened, the warnings will
stop.

● In order to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury

in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.

● When luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, a sen-

sor in the seat cushion may, depending on the weight and
position of the luggage, cause the warning tone to sound
and the warning lamp to come on.

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Seat and seat belts

CAUTION

!

Anchor down Anchor up

WARNING

!

Adjustable seat belt anchor (front seats)

The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
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).

● When adjusting the seat belt anchor, set it at a posi-

tion that is sufficiently high to ensure that the belt
makes full contact with your shoulder but does not
touch your neck.

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Rear seat belt storage

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When seat belt is not use, fold down or raise the rear seatback,
store the rear seat belt to the holder.

Seat belt plate storage

After passing the belt through the rear notch (A), insert the
plate into the front notch (B).

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● Secure the seat belt using the seat belt holder. If the

seat belt is not secured, it could be pinched between
the seatback and the latch when the seatback is
raised to its original position.
Damage to the seat belt could reduce the effective­ness of the belt and could result in serious injury in
the event of a collision.

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WARNING

!

Pregnant women restraint

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● Seat belts work for everyone, including pregnant

women. Pregnant women should use the available
seat belts. This will reduce the likelihood of injury to
both the woman and the unborn child. The lap belt
should be worn across the thighs and as snug against

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the hips as possible, but not across the waist. Consult
your doctor if you have any additional questions or
concerns.

Seat belt pre-tensioner system and

force limiter system

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The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat each have a seat
belt equipped with a pre-tensioner system.

Pre-tensioner system

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The pre-tensioner system will retract their respective seat belts
instantaneously, thus maximizing the seat belt’s effectiveness,
if there is a frontal impact severe enough to injure the driver
and/or front passenger and the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“START” position.
The seat belt pre-tensioner includes the following components:

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1- Air bag control unit
2- Front impact sensors
3- Seat belt pre-tensioners

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NOTE

WARNING

!

CAUTION

!

● To obtain the best results from your pre-tensioner

seat belt, make sure you do the following:

• Adjust the seat to the proper position.
Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-5.

• Fasten your seat belt properly.
Refer to “Seat belts” on page 2-15.

● Installation of audio equipment or repairs in the

vicinity of the pre-tensioner seat belts or floor con­sole must be performed in line with MITSUBISHI
MOTORS guidelines. It is important to do so
because the work could affect the pre-tensioner sys­tems.

● If you need to scrap the vehicle, please consult a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
It is important to do so because unexpected activa­tion of the pre-tensioner seat belts could cause inju­ries.

● The pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated if the vehicle

suffers a severe frontal impact, even if the seat belts are
not worn.

● The pre-tensioner seat belts are designed to work only

once. After the pre-tensioner seat belts have been acti­vated, we recommend you to have them replaced by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

SRS warning lamp

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This warning lamp is shared by the SRS air bags and the pre­tensioner seat belts.
Refer to “SRS warning lamp” on page 2-57.

Force limiter system

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In the event of a collision, each force limiter system will effec­tively absorb the load applied to the seat belt so as to minimize
the impact to the passenger.

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WARNING

!

WARNING

!

Child restraint

When transporting children in your vehicle, some type of child
restraint system should always be used according to the size of
the child. This is required by law in most countries.
The regulations concerning driving with children in the front
seat may differ from country to country. You are advised to
comply with the relevant regulations.

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● When possible, put children in the rear seat. Acci-

dent statistics indicate that children of all sizes and
ages are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat rather than in the front seat.

● Holding a child in your arms is no substitute for a

restraint system. Failure to use a proper restraint
system can result in severe or fatal injury to your
child.

● Each child restraint device or fixing is to be used by

one child only.

● When attaching a child restraint to the rear seat,

place the front seatbacks in the upright position.
Otherwise, the child could be seriously injured in
the event of hard braking or a collision.

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Caution for installing the child restraint on
vehicle with front passenger airbag

The label shown here is attached on vehicles with front passen­ger airbag.

● Extreme Hazard!

Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front of it!

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NOTE

WARNING

!

● A REARWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

Front passenger’s airbag ON

Front passenger’s airbag OFF

must NOT be used in the front passenger seat if the
front passenger’s airbag has not been deactivated.
The force of an inflating airbag could kill or cause
serious injuries to the child. A rearward facing child
restraint should be used in the rear seat.

Seat and seat belts

● If you have a rearward facing 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 ON­OFF switch before using it. (Refer to “To turn an airbag
off” on page 2-43.)

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WARNING

!

Infants and small children

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● A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

should be used in the rear seat whenever possible; if
used in the front seat, adjust the seat to the most
rearward position and turn off the front passenger’s
airbag ON-OFF switch.

When transporting infants and small children in your vehicle,
follow the instruction given below.

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Instruction:

● For small infants, an infant carrier should be used. For

small children whose height when seated allows the
shoulder belt to contact the face or the throat, a child seat
should be used.

● The child restraint system should be appropriate for your

child’s weight and height and properly fit the vehicle. For
a higher degree of safety: THE CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN THE REAR
SEAT.

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● Before purchasing a child restraint system, try installing it

NOTE

WARNING

!

in the rear seat to make sure there is a good fit. Because of
the location of the seat belt buckles and the shape of the
seat cushion, it may be difficult to securely install some
manufacturer’s child restraint systems.
If the child restraint system can be pulled forward or to
either side easily on the seat cushion after the seat belt has
been tightened, choose another manufacturer’s child
restraint system.

● When installing a child restraint system, refer to the

instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
restraint system. Failure to do so can result in severe
or fatal injury to your child.

● After installation, push and pull the child restraint

system back and forth, and side to side, to see that it
is positively secured. If the child restraint system is
not installed securely, it may cause injury to the
child or other occupants in the case of accident or
sudden stops.

● When the child restraint system is not in use, keep

your child or infant seat secured with the seat belt or
remove it from the vehicle in order to prevent injury
to your child.

Seat and seat belts

● Depending on the seating position in the vehicle and the

child restraint system that you have, the child restraint can
be attached using one of the following two locations:

• To the lower anchorage in the rear seat ONLY if the
child restraint has ISOFIX mountings (see page 2-31).

• To the seat belt (see page 2-34).

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CAUTION

!

Older children

Children who have outgrown the child restraint system should
be seated in the rear seat and wear a combination lap shoulder
belt.
The lap portion of the belt should be snug and positioned low
on the abdomen so that it is below the top of the hip-bone. Oth­erwise, the belt could intrude into the child’s abdomen during
an accident and cause injury.

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● Children who are not buckled up can be thrown out

of the vehicle in an accident.

● Children who are not buckled up can strike other

people in the vehicle in an accident.

● A child should never be left unattended in your vehi-

cle. When you leave the vehicle, take the child with
you.

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Suitability for various ISOFIX positions

Mass Group Size class Fixture

Front Passenger Second Outboard

carrycot F ISO/L1 X X

GISO/L2 X X

0 -Up to 10 kg E ISO/R1 X IL

0+ -Up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X IL

DISO/R2 X IL

CISO/R3 X X

I -9 to 18 kg D ISO/R2 X IL

CISO/R3 X X

BISO/F2 X IUF

B1 ISO/F2X X

AISO/F3 X IUF

II -15 to 25 kg X X

III -22 to 36 kg X X

Vehicle ISOFIX positions

XX

XX

XX

IUF, IL*

XX

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1

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NOTE

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

● IUF- Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group.

● IL- Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) given in the attached list.

These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semiuniversal” categories.

● X- ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.

IL (Genuine part information)

Genuine part No. ECE No.

2

1

*

MZ313200 E1-04301133

● MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.

For detailed information, consult your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorised Service Point.

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Suitability for various seating positions

Seating Position

Mass Group

0 -Up to 10 kg (0-9 months) X U U U X

0+ -Up to 13 kg (0-2 years) X

I -9 to 18 kg (9 months-4 years) X

II & III -15 to 36 kg (4-12 years) X U U

*1: With front passenger’s air bag deactivated by means of front passenger’s air bag ON-OFF switch

Key of letters to be inserted in the above table:

● U- Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.

● UF- Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this mass group.

● L- Suitable for particular child restraints (MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine parts).

● B- Built-in restraint approved for this mass group.

● X- Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

Front Passenger Rear Outboard

Activated

Air Bag

Deactivated

U, L*

U, L*

1

2

3

Air Bag*

3-door

models

U, L*2U, L*

U, L*3U, L*

5-door

models

U, L*

Rear Centre

2

3

4

X

X

X

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NOTE

L (Genuine part information)

Genuine parts No. ECE No.

2

*

MZ312807 E1-04301146

MZ312745 E1-04301136

3

*

4

2

*

MZ313045

MZ313200

E1-04301133

MZ312808 E1-04301148

● The above suitability table applies to retention of child restraints using seat belts.

● When MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine part No. MZ313200 is used on the rear seat, it can also be retained by means of ISO-

FIX child restraint mountings.

● There is no applicable MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts to the Mass Group “0-Up to 10 kg (0-9 months)”.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.
For detail information, consult your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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WARNING

!

Installing a child restraint system to the lower
anchorage (ISOFIX child restraint mountings)
and tether anchorage

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Lower anchorage location

Your vehicle’s rear seat is fitted with lower anchorages for
attaching a child restraint system with ISOFIX mountings.

Tether anchorage locations

There are 2 child restraint anchorage points located on the back
of the rear seatbacks. These are for fastening the child restraint
tether straps to the 2 rear seat seating positions.

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● Child restraint anchorages are designed to with-

stand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted
child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to
be used for adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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Seat and seat belts

WARNING

!

Child restraint system with ISOFIX mountings

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. Only a MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine
child restraint system can be used.

Genuine parts No. :MZ313200

2

ECE No. :E1-04301133

A: Child restraint system connectors

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● If a child restraint system other than a MITSUBI-

SHI MOTORS genuine one is used, it may not be
properly retained and the child could be seriously
injured as a result. Use only a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine child restraint system.

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To i nst a ll

1. Insert the child restraint system’s connectors (A) into the
slit (B) in accordance with the instructions provided by
the child restraint system’s manufacturer.

A: Connector

B: Slit
C: Vehicle seatback

D: Vehicle seat cushion

E: Lower anchorage

2. Remove the head restraint from the location in which you
wish to install a child restraint.

3. Latch the tether strap hook (F) of the child seat to the
tether anchor bar (G) and tighten the top tether strap hook
so it is securely fastened.

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4. Push and pull the child restraint system in all directions to
be sure it is firmly secured.

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WARNING

!

Front passenger seat

● If there is any foreign material in or around the con-

nectors, remove it before installing the child
restraint system. Also, make sure the seat belt is
away from, not looped through or otherwise inter­fering with, the child restraint system. If foreign
matter is not removed and/or the seat belt interferes
with the child restraint system, the child restraint

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system will not be secured properly and could move
forward in the event of sudden braking or a colli­sion, seriously injuring the child and possibly other
vehicle occupants.

● When the vehicle is moving do not adjust the seat

where the child restraint system is installed.

To remove

Remove the child restraint in accordance with the instructions
provided by the child restraint system’s manufacturer.

Installing a child restraint system to a 3-point
type seat belt (with emergency locking
mechanism)

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Installation:

1. Fasten the seat belt to secure the child restraint system.
Make sure you hear a “click” when you insert the latch
plate in the buckle.

2. Remove all slack by using the locking clip.

3. Push and pull the child restraint in all directions to be sure
it is secure.

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CAUTION

!

● For some types of child restraint, the locking clip (A)

WARNING

!

should be used to help avoid personal injury during
a collision or sudden 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.

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Seat belt inspection

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● Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed webbing and for

cracked or deformed metallic parts. Replace the belt
assembly if defective.

● A dirty belt should be cleaned with neutral detergent in

warm water. After rinsing in water, let it dry in the shade.
Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts because this
affects their characteristics.

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● We recommend that you have all seat belt assem-

blies including retractors and attaching hardware
inspected after any collision. We recommend that
seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts
show no damage and continue to operate properly.

● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the

seat belt assemblies; we recommend that you have
this work done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. Incorrect repair or
replacement could reduce the effectiveness of the
belts and could result in serious injury in the event
of a collision.

● Once the pre-tensioner has been activated, it cannot

be re-used.
It must be replaced together with the retractor.

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Seat and seat belts

WARNING

!

Supplemental restraint system

(SRS) - airbag

The information written in this supplemental restraint system
(SRS) section contains important points concerning the driver,
front passenger, side and curtain airbags.
The SRS driver and front passenger airbags are designed to
supplement the primary protection of the driver and front pas­senger side seat belt systems by providing those occupants
with protection against head and chest injuries in certain mod-

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erate-to-severe frontal collisions.

The SRS side airbags (if so equipped) are designed to supple­ment the seat belts and provide the driver and front passenger
with protection against chest and abdomen injuries in certain
moderate-to-severe side impact collisions.

The SRS curtain airbags (if so equipped) are designed to sup­plement the seat belts and provide the driver and passenger
with protection against head injuries in certain moderate-to­severe side impact collisions.

The SRS is NOT a substitute for the seat belts; for maximum
protection in all types of crashes and accidents, seat belts
should ALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives or rides in
this vehicle. (With infants and small children in child restraints
and older children buckled in the rear seat.)

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● IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS PROP-

ERLY WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT, EVEN WITH
AN AIRBAG:

• Seat belts help keep the driver and passenger
properly positioned, which reduces injury risk in
all collisions, and reduces the risk of serious or
fatal injuries when the airbags inflate.
During sudden braking just before a collision, an
unrestrained or improperly restrained driver or
passenger can move forward into direct contact
with or within close proximity to the airbag which
may then deploy during the collision.
The initial stage of airbag inflation is the most
forceful which could cause serious or fatal injuries
if the occupant contacts it at this stage.

• Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in roll-overs,
rear impact collisions, and in lower-speed frontal
collisions, because driver’s and passenger’s air­bags are not designed to inflate in those situations.

• Seat belts reduce the risk of being thrown from
your vehicle in a collision or roll-over.

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WARNING

!

WARNING

!

● 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 airbags may not protect
you properly, and could cause serious or fatal inju­ries when it inflates.

• Before driving, adjust the driver’s seat as far back
as possible while still maintaining complete control
of the vehicle.

• Before driving, adjust the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.

• Make sure all vehicle occupants are always prop­erly restrained using the available seat belts.

• With seat belts properly fastened, the driver and
passenger should sit well back and upright without
leaning against the window or door.

● Do not sit on the edge of the seat, 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.

● 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 for infants and children.

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WARNING

!

WARNING

!

Front passenger’s airbag ON

● Infants and small children should never be unre-

strained, stand up against the instrument panel or
held in your arms or on your lap. They could be seri­ously injured or killed in a collision, including when
the airbag inflates. They should be properly seated
in the rear seat in an appropriate child restraint sys­tem. See the “Child restraint” section in this owner’s
manual.

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● A REARWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

must NOT be used in the front passenger seat if the
front passenger’s airbag has not been deactivated.
The force of an inflating airbag could kill or cause
serious injuries to the child.
A rearward facing child restraint should be used in
the rear seat.

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NOTE

● If you have a rearward facing child restraint system that

Front passenger’s airbag OFF

WARNING

!

WARNING

!

cannot be fitted to any seat other than the front passenger
seat, be sure to turn OFF the front passenger’s airbag ON­OFF switch before using it. (Refer to “To turn an airbag
off” on page 2-43.)

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● A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

should be used in the rear seat whenever possible; if
it must be used in the front passenger seat, adjust
the seat to the most rearward position and turn off
the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. Fail­ure to do so could kill or cause serious injuries to the
child.

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● Older children should be seated in the rear seat,

properly wearing the seat belt, with an appropriate
booster seat if needed.

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Seat and seat belts

WARNING

!

Caution for installing the child restraint on
vehicle with front passenger airbag

The label shown here is attached on vehicles with front passen­ger airbag.

2

● Extreme Hazard!

Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a
seat protected by an airbag in front of it!

How the supplemental restraint system works

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The SRS includes the following components:

1- Airbag module (Driver)
2- Front passenger’s airbag off indicator lamp
3- Airbag module (Passenger)
4- Front impact sensors
5- Airbag control unit
6- Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch

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7- Side airbag modules*

CAUTION

!

8- Curtain airbag modules*
9- Side impact sensors*

The airbags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” or “START” position.

Seat and seat belts

When the impact sensors detect an impact of sufficient frontal
or side force, an automated circuit ignites materials in the infla­tor to generate gas and inflate the air bags.
The air bags deployment produces a sudden, loud noise, and
releases some smoke and powder, but these conditions are not
injurious, and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle. People with
respiratory problems may feel some temporary irritation from
chemicals used to produce the deployment; open the windows
after air bag deployment, if safe to do so.
The air bags deflate very rapidly after deployment, so there is
little danger of obscured vision.
The time required from the sensors detecting an impact to
deflation of the air bags after deployment is shorter than a blink
of an eye.

● Air bags inflate at an extremely rapid speed. In cer-

tain situations, contact with inflating air bags can
result in abrasions, light cuts, bruises, and the like.

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Seat and seat belts

Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch

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 before using it. (Refer to “To turn an
airbag off” on page 2-43.)
Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is located in the
glove box.

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Front passenger’s airbag off indicator lamp

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The front passenger’s airbag off indicator lamp is located in the
meter.

The indicator lamp normally comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off a few sec­onds later.
When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned
OFF, the indicator lamp will stay on to show that the passenger
front airbag is not operational.
When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned
ON, the indicator lamp goes off to show that the front passen­ger’s airbag is operational.

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WARNING

!

WARNING

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To turn an airbag off

● To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:

• Always remove the key from the ignition switch
before operating a front passenger’s airbag ON­OFF 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 from “ON” position to “LOCK”
position.
The SRS airbag system is designed to retain
enough voltage to deploy the airbag.

• Always remove the key from a front passenger’s
airbag ON-OFF switch after operating that switch.
Failure to do so could lead to improper position of
the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.

• Do not turn OFF the front passenger’s airbag ON­OFF switch except when a child restraint system is
fitted to the front passenger seat.

• Turn ON the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch immediately after removing a child
restraint system from the passenger seat.

• If the indicator lamp 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
passenger seat. We recommend you to have the
system inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.

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• If the indicator lamp remains on when the front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned ON,
do not allow anyone 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 key opening of the front passen­ger’s airbag ON-OFF switch, push the key inwards until
stopped by a touch and then turn the key from “ON” to
“OFF” position (anticlockwise).

2. Remove the key from the key opening of that the front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.

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3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the igni­tion to “ON” position. The front passenger’s airbag off
indicator lamp will stay on.

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The front passenger’s airbag is now deactivated and will not
deploy until switched on again.

Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag system

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The driver’s air bag is located under the padded cover in the
middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s air bag is
contained in the instrument panel above the glove box.
The driver’s air bag and the front passenger’s air bag are
designed to inflate at the same time even if the passenger seat
is not occupied.

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Head-on collision with a solid wall at speed of
approximately 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher

Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded
area between the arrows

Deployment of front airbags

The front airbags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…

The front airbags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suf­fers a moderate to severe frontal impact. A typical condition is
shown in the illustration.

The front airbags will deploy if the severity of impact is above
the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximately
25 km/h (16 mph) collision when impacting straight into a
solid wall that does not move or deform. If the severity of the
impact is below the above threshold level, the front airbags
may not deploy. However, this threshold speed will be consid­erably higher if the vehicle strikes an object that absorbs the
impact by either deforming or moving (for example, another
stationary vehicle, pole or a guard rail).

Because frontal collisions can easily move you out of position,
it is important to always properly wear your seat belts. Your
seat belts will help keep you in a safe distance from the steer­ing wheel and instrument panel during the initial stages of air­bag deployment. The initial stage of airbag inflation is the most
forceful, and can possibly cause serious or fatal injuries. More­over, the seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of
protection in a collision. The SRS airbags are designed to pro­vide additional protection. Therefore, for your safety and the
safety of all occupants, be sure to always properly wear your
seat belts.

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Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow objects

Vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck

Oblique frontal impacts

The front airbags MAY NOT DEPLOY when…

With certain types of frontal collisions, the vehicle’s body
structure is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the
occupants from harm. (The vehicle body’s front area may
deform significantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such cir­cumstances, the front airbags may not deploy irrespective of
the deformation and damage to the vehicle body.
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustra­tion.

Because the front airbags do not protect the occupant in all

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types of frontal collisions, be sure to always properly wear
your seat belts.

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The front airbags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY

Side collisions

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

Rear end collisions

when…

The front airbags are not designed to deploy in conditions
where they cannot typically provide protection to the occupant.
Such conditions are shown in the illustration.

Because the front airbags do not protect the occupant in all
types of collisions, be sure to always properly wear your seat
belts.

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