Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023) Owner’s Manual

Introduction

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS.

We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engineered
for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By thoroughly
reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an understanding of the
many features that are included in the ECLIPSE CROSS. The Owner’s
Manual contains descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the
operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

Throughout this manual the words WARNING and CAUTION
appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehi­cle.

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if
instructions are not followed.

Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to assist you
with any further questions you may have regarding the operation of
your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all ECLIPSE CROSS models
and explains all features including options. Some features explained in
this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of resale.
The next owner will appreciate having access to the information con­tained here.

This manual includes instructions for standard and optional equipment
available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and to
make additions or improvements in its product without assuming any
obligation to install these on previously manufactured products.

Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

You will see another important symbol:

Gives helpful information.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor­rectly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read
“on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in the “Driving
safety” and “Features and controls” sections.

©2021 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan

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Table of contents

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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Specifications
Alphabetical index

Reporting Safety Defects

Instruments and controls

Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.5-194
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch (if so equipped) P.5-198
Turn signal lever P.5-203
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.5-204

Steering wheel audio remote control switches
[For the DISPLAY AUDIO, the Smartphone-link
Display Audio (SDA) and the Smartphone-link
Display Audio (SDA) navigation system, refer to
the separate owner’s manual.]

Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch P.5-86

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ­driver’s airbag P.4-31, 4-38
Horn switch P.5-213

Instrument cluster
P.5-142

Windshield wiper and washer switch P.5-205
Rear window wiper and washer switch P.5-209

Cruise control switches P.5-87, 5-92

Steering wheel height and reach adjustment lever P.5-54

Engine switch (if so
equipped) P.5-18

Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter (if so equipped) P.5-67
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped) P.5-123

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) ON/OFF switch
P.5-109

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ­driver’s knee airbag P.4-38

Ignition switch (if so equipped) P.5-60

Head Up Display (HUD) switches
(if so equipped) P.5-189

Camera switch P.5-137

Hands-free switches (if so equipped)

Multi-information display switches P.5-145

Head Up Display (HUD) (if so equipped) P.5-189

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Instruments and controls

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Overview

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Instruments and controls

Hazard warning flasher switch P.5-204

Electric rear window defogger
switch P.5-211

Fuel tank filler door release lever P.3-3

Engine hood release
lever P.9-3

Floor console box P.5-227
Arm rest

12 V power outlet
(Type 1) P.5-215

Air conditioning P.7-6, 7-15

Passenger’s airbag off indicator P.4-31, 4-36
Theft-alarm indicator P.5-40

Front passenger seat belt warning light P.4-18

Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) P.5-212

Heated seat switch (for the rear seats)
(if so equipped) P.4-7

Side vents P.7-3

ECO mode switch P.5-204

USB input terminal
P.5-213

Center vents P.7-3

Fuses P.9-24

Front drink holder
P.5-227

Side vents P.7-3

12 V power outlet (Type 2) P.5-215

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Overview 1-2

Instruments and controls

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ­front passenger’s airbag P. 4-31, 4-38

Glove compartment P.5-226
Card holder P.5-226

S-AWC drive mode-selector (if so equipped)
P.5-71

Parking brake lever P.5-50

Heated seat switches (for the
front seats) P.4-7

Selector lever P.5-63

Brake auto hold switch P.5-77

S-AWC drive mode
selector (if so
equipped) P.5-71

Electric parking brake typeParking brake lever type

Heated seat switches
(for the front seats) (if so
equipped) P.4-7

Electric parking brake switch P.5-51

Selector lever P.5-63

Multi Around Monitor (if so equipped) P.5-133
Audio (if so equipped)
[For the DISPLAY AUDIO, the Smartphone-link Display
Audio (SDA) and the Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)
navigation system, refer to the separate owner’s manual.]

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1-3 Overview

Interior

Sun visors P.5-214
Vanity mirror P.5-214
Ticket holder P.5-214

Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) - side airbag P.4-31, 4-42

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor P.4-18
Seat belts P.4-12

Electric remote-controlled outside rearview
mirrors switch P.5-57

Lock switch P.5-45

Power door lock
switch P.5-37

Power window switch P.5-43

Rear seat P.4-6

Front seat P.4-3

Inside rearview mirror P.5-55
HomeLink

®

Wireless Control

System (if so equipped) P.5-216

Storing the rear seat belts P.4-18

Interior

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Overview 1-4

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Assist grips P.5-229
Coat hook P.5-229

Bottle holder P.5-227

Head restraints P.4-8

Arm rest (if so equipped) P.4-7
Rear drink holder (if so equipped) P.5-227

Cargo area cover (if so equipped) P.5-228

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ­curtain airbag P.4-31, 4-42

Dome light (rear) P.5-223

Front shade switch
(if so equipped)
P.5-46

Dome light (front) switch P.5-222

Front sunroof switch
(if so equipped) P.5-46

Dome light
(front)/Reading
lights P.5-222

Hands-free microphone
(if so equipped)

Dome light
(front)/Reading
lights P.5-222

Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
(if so equipped) P.3-5

Rear shade switch (if so equipped) P.5-46

Interior

1-5 Overview

Luggage area

Luggage floor board P.5-230
Jack P. 8-5
Tools P.8-5

Luggage hooks P.5-230

Tether anchorages for child restraint system P.4-24

Cargo room light P.5-224

Convenient hook P.5-230

Luggage hooks P.5-230

Luggage area

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Overview 1-6

Outside (Front)

Power panoramic sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-46

Windshield wipers P.5-205

Engine hood P.9-3

Front fog lights P.5-204, 9-29, 9-32

Outside rearview mirrors P.5-57
Side turn signal lights P.5-203, 9-29, 9-32
Side-view camera (if so equipped) P.5-133

Fuel tank filler P.3-3

Power window P.5-43

Front turn signal lights
P.5-203, 9-29, 9-32

Headlights, high/low beam P.5-194, 9-29, 9-31, 9-30

Parking lights/Daytime running lights
P.5-194, 9-29, 9-32

Front side-marker lights P.5-194, 9-29, 9-32

Sensor [for Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM), Lane Departure Warn­ing (LDW) (if so equipped) and Automatic High Beam (AHB) (if so equipped)]
P.5-105, 5-123, 5-198
Rain sensor (if so equipped) P.5-205

Front-view camera
(if so equipped)
P.5-133

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Outside (Front)

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1-7 Overview

Outside (Rear)

Keyless entry system P.5-6, 5-28
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.5-13
Locking and unlocking P.5-34

Tires P.9-12
Tire pressure monitoring system P.5-126
Tire inflation pressures P.9-16
Changing tires P.8-6
Tire rotation P.9-18
Tire chains P.9-20
Size of tires and wheels P.11-7

Stop lights P.5-194, 9-29

Rear turn signal lights P.5-203, 9-29, 9-32

Spare tire
P. 8- 6

License plate lights
P.9-29, 9-34

Rear-view camera
P.5-131, 5-133

Rear window wiper
P.5-209, 9-21

High-mounted stop light
P.9-29

Antenna

Liftgate P.5-38

Rear side-marker lights P.5-194, 9-29

Tail lights
P.5-194, 9-29

Back-up lights P.9-29, 9-33

Roof spoiler

Tail and stop lights P.5-194, 9-29

Outside (Rear)

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Overview 1-8

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

NOTE

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

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 For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 5-144.
 These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON” or the operation mode is put in ON.

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

 Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Charging system warning light

or

Brake warning light

Electric parking brake warning light

(if so equipped)

Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis­tance immediately.

 If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is fully

released.

 If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and check

the brake fluid level.

 If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid hard

braking and high speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for assistance.

 If the warning light comes on during driving, there is the possibility that the parking

brake cannot be operated or released. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.

P. 5-188

P. 5-186

P. 5-186

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Quick index

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

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or

Engine malfunction indicator

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or

“Check engine light”)

Electric power steering system (EPS)

warning light

Anti-lock braking system warning

light

SRS warning light

 Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the

engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice immediately. If the vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency road­side assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878
(for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local tow­ing company for assistance.

 If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may become harder to turn the

steering wheel. Have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

 When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and only

the ordinary braking system is functioning.

 Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Test the system as described on page 5-82.

 If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recommend that

you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.

 Immediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

P. 5-187

P. 5-84

P. 5-82

P. 4-37

2-2 Quick index

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

and

ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator

ASC indicator

Tire pressure monitoring system warn-

ing light

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

 Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

 If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.

 When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning and

normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.

 Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

 If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.

 When this indicator comes on, the hill start assist is not functioning.

Start off carefully on a steep uphill slope.

 If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the proper

inflation pressure as soon as possible.
Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-16.
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few minutes
of driving.

 If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains continu-

ously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system returns to nor­mal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not go off, have the
vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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P. 5-87

P. 5-80

P. 5-126

Quick index 2-3

If this problem occurs...

If this problem occurs...

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Problem Do this Ref. Page

Unable to turn the key.
(except for vehicles equipped
with the F.A.S.T.-key)

The engine does not start when
the engine switch is pressed.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key)

Will not turn from “ACC” to “OFF”.

Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

Make sure the F.A.S.T.-key is in the vehicle.
Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position, and then press the engine switch
while depressing the brake pedal.

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P. 5-61

P. 5-23

2-4 Quick index

Problem Do this Ref. Page

The engine does not start and the
operation mode cannot be
changed to OFF. (for vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)

The F.A.S.T.-key does not oper­ate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key)

Cannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.

The windows are fogged up.

The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.

If this problem occurs...

1. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then change the operation mode
to OFF.

2. One of the other causes could be low battery voltage. If this occurs, the keyless entry sys­tem and the F.A.S.T.-key operation will also not operate. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Touch the portion of the F.A.S.T.-key to the engine switch, and then start the engine or change
the operation mode. Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the driver’s door.

Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.

Push the defogger switch to change to the “ ” position.

Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.

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P. 5-19

P. 5-25,

5-26

P. 5-63

P. 7-3, 7-9,
7-13, 7-18,

7-22

P. 8-2,

9-10

Quick index 2-5

If this problem occurs...

Problem Do this Ref. Page

The information screen in the

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multi-information display will
be interrupted and the engine
coolant temperature warning

display will appear. Also “ ”
will blink.

Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.

If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow.

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The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.

1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving again. For an all­wheel drive vehicle, set the drive mode-selector to the “SNOW” or “GRAVEL” position
and then slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving.

2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from slipping, rock your vehicle out of the stuck posi­tion.

P. 8-4

P. 8-12

If this problem occurs...

WARN I N G

 When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to

suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.

 Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and transaxle failure.

If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.

Problem Do this Ref. Page

The brakes are not functioning
properly after crossing a puddle
or stream.

The continuously variable trans­mission (CVT) makes no shift
change when accelerating. The
initial movement of the vehicle
is slow when the vehicle starts
moving.

A tire is punctured.

Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal.

There may be a problem in the CVT.
If the or warning display on the multi-information display will not turn off, or if they

come on frequently, immediately have the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.

2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.

P. 5-74,

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P. 5-69

P. 8-6

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Quick index 2-7

General information

Fuel selection ...................................................................................3-2

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

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) (if so equipped)..............................3-5

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle ..................................3-12

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts ..................................................3-13

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .............................3-13

Break-in recommendations ............................................................3-14

Event Data Recording ....................................................................3-14

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Fuel selection

WARN I N G

CAUTION

NOTE

Fuel selection

Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gas­oline only. It is equipped with a fuel tank

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filler pipe specifically designed to accept only
a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispens­ing nozzle.

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oline to minimize fuel-injector clogging and
minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent
gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission-control system working prop­erly.

Octane requirement

Ethanol (Gasohol)

A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco­hol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be used
in your vehicle, provided the octane number
is at least as high as that recommended for
unleaded gasoline.

 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-

sive. You could be burned, seriously
injured or killed when handling it. When­ever you refuel your vehicle, stop the
engine and keep flames, sparks, and
smoking materials away from the vehicle.
Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out­door areas.

 Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will

damage the engine, catalytic converter, and
the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso­line is illegal, and will void your warranty
coverage of the engine, catalytic converter,
and oxygen sensors.

Gasoline detergent additives

In the United States, fuel suppliers are
required by law to add detergents to their gas-

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Your vehicle is designed to operate on
unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane
number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON.

 Premium fuel is recommended to improve

the performance under severe conditions
such as hot weather or towing.

Oxygenated gasoline

Gasoline sold at some service stations con­tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although
the oxygenates may not be identified by those
names. Oxygenates are required in some
areas of the country. Oxygenated fuel can be
used in your vehicle.

Methanol

Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con­taining methanol (wood alcohol). Using this
type of alcohol could adversely affect the
vehicle’s performance and damage critical
parts of the vehicle’s fuel system.

Reformulated gasoline

Many areas of the country require the use of
cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformu­lated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates
and is specially blended to reduce vehicle
emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly sup­ports the use of reformulated gasoline. Prop­erly blended reformulated gasoline has no
adverse effect on vehicle performance or the
durability of the engine and the fuel system.

MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl

NOTE

WARN I N G

manganese tricarbonyl)

dealer may suggest using a different, lower­sulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to deter­mine if the problem is fuel-related.

Filling the fuel tank

Filling the fuel tank

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MMT is a manganese-containing metallic
additive that is blended into some gasolines
to increase the octane number. Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation recommends using gaso­lines without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may
adversely affect performance, and cause the
malfunction indicator on your instrument
panel to come on. If this happens, contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for assistance.

Sulfur in gasoline

Your vehicle may have been designed to sat­isfy California’s low-emission regulations
based on clean-burning low-sulfur gasoline.
Gasoline sold in parts of the country other
than California is allowed to have a higher
sulfur content. Using such gasoline could
adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic con­verter and cause the engine malfunction indi­cator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) to come on. Illumina­tion of this indicator while using high-sulfur
gasoline does not necessarily mean the vehi­cle’s emission-control system is malfunction­ing. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

 Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems

such as hard starting, stalling during idling,
abnormal engine noise, and poor accelera­tion. If you experience any of these prob­lems, try using a different brand of gasoline.
If the engine malfunction indicator (“SER­VICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine
light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
immediately by the nearest authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.

 Repeatedly driving short distances at low

speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel
system and engine, resulting in hard 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 Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine cleaning additive. Using an
unsuitable additive could make an engine
malfunction. For details, please contact the
nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 When handling fuel, comply with the

safety regulations displayed by garages
and filling stations.

 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-

sive. You could be burned, seriously
injured or killed 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 tank filler cap,

be sure to get rid of your body’s static
electricity by touching a metal part of the
vehicle or 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 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,
sitting on a seat) part-way through the
refueling process, you could pick up a
fresh charge of static electricity.

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Filling the fuel tank

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

NOTE

CAUTION

 Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel

contains toxic substances.

 Keep the doors and windows closed while

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

Fuel tank capacity

All-wheel drive vehicles: 15.8 gal (60 L)
Front-wheel drive vehicles: 16.6 gal (63 L)

3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly
turning the fuel tank filler cap counter­clockwise.

 While filling with fuel, store the fuel cap in

the cap holder (A) or hang it on the hook (B)
located on the inside of the fuel tank filler
door.

Refueling

1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.

2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear
driver 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 at the left
side of the driver’s seat.

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1- Remove
2- Close

 Since the fuel system may be under pres-

sure, remove the fuel tank filler 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 the sound
stops before removing the cap. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, injuring you or others.

4. Fueling correctly depends mainly on cor­rect handling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do
not tilt the nozzle. Insert the nozzle in the
fuel tank filler port as far as it goes.

 Your vehicle can only be operated using

unleaded gasoline. Serious engine and cata­lytic converter damage will result if leaded
gasoline is filled into these vehicles, and
consequently, this must never be attempted.

5. When the nozzle stops automatically, do
not add more fuel.

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) (if so equipped)

CAUTION

WARN I N G

CAUTION

NOTE

NOTE

 To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not

“top-off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could
discolor, stain, or crack the vehicle’s paint­work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it
off with a soft cloth.

6. To re-install, turn the fuel tank filler pipe
cap slowly clockwise until you hear click­ing sounds, then gently push the fuel tank
filler door closed.

 Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is

securely closed. If the fuel cap is loose, fuel
could leak, resulting in a fire.

 If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap,

use only a cap specified for your model vehi­cle.

 If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while

driving, the engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
engine light”) may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs
a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until
you hear at least 3 clicks.
The indicator will go off after several driving
cycles. If the indicator does not go off, con­tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice
immediately.

Telematics Control Unit
(TCU)

The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) uses a
mobile communication network to transmit
notifications (SOS emergency assis­tance/Information assistance) in case of emer­gency and vehicle information. The TCU also
allows you to use your smartphone to operate
some vehicle functions remotely.

(if so equipped)

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 To use the TCU, a user service agreement is

necessary. In addition, you must install the
smartphone app, agree to the terms of ser­vice, and register as a user before using the
TCU.
For details including system limitations, con­tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or visit the Mitsubishi Motors website.
https://www.mitsubishicars.com/owners/
service/manuals

 After you complete the registration using the

smartphone app, you will also be able to use
the telematics features on the owners portal
and call center service.

SOS emergency assistance/
Information assistance

 SOS emergency assistance

If a collision is detected or you press the
SOS switch (A), the system automatically
transmits the vehicle information to an
emergency call center, and will call the
emergency call center, allowing you to
communicate the nature of your problem
or emergency and request assistance. If
necessary, the telephone call is forwarded
to a Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP), such as dialing 911 in the United
States.

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General information 3-5

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) (if so equipped)

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

 Information assistance

If you press the information switch (B),
you will be connected to the call center
and your vehicle information will auto-

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matically be transmitted to the call center.
In the case of a breakdown, your tele­phone call will be forwarded to roadside
assistance.

A- SOS switch
B- Information switch

 In a country or area where no emergency

call center is available for the TCU, or
where radio waves for the emergency call
cannot be transmitted or received nor­mally, the system will not operate. In this
case, use a cellular phone, etc., to call
directly for an emergency vehicle or road
service.

 If an emergency occurs and you smell fuel

or other unusual odor, do not stay inside
the vehicle. Exit the vehicle immediately
and move to a safe location.

 While waiting for rescue after making the

emergency call, take actions to prevent a
rear-end collision or other secondary acci­dent and move to a safe location away
from the vehicle and traffic.

 Always carry a cell phone or other com-

munication device as backup against pos­sible malfunctions or non-working
conditions in SOS emergency assistance.
This system should not be your sole means
of receiving help in the event of an emer­gency.
In the following cases, use a cellular phone
or other device to call directly for an
emergency vehicle or road service.

• When the system does not operate due to
a malfunction because of a collision, etc.

• When the vehicle is in a place where
radio waves cannot be transmitted or
received, such as indoors, in an under­ground parking structure, in a moun­tainous area, or in a tunnel.

• When the line to the emergency call cen­ter is busy and the call cannot reach the
emergency call center.

Flow of the SOS emergency
assistance/Information assis­tance

A- Indicator light (red/green)
B- Cover
C- SOS switch
D- Information switch
E- Microphone
F- Door speaker (only front passenger side)

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WARN I N G

 Do not remove or modify the above parts.

NOTE

WARN I N G

NOTE

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

CAUTION

This can cause the system to not operate.

 Although the information switch (D) is not

for use in emergencies, the operation is the
same as the operation of the SOS switch (C)
for SOS emergency assistance.

1. After setting the operation mode to ON,
the indicator lights (A) illuminate for
approximately 10 seconds. When approxi­mately 10 seconds has elapsed after the
lights turn off, the system is in the standby
state.

 If the indicator lights do not illuminate

after setting the operation mode to ON,
there is a possible problem in the system.
Have the system inspected by an autho­rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 If the indicator lights (A) remain illumi-

nated or illuminate again after setting the
operation mode to ON, there is a possible
problem in the system or the battery for
exclusive use of the TCU may be
exhausted. The battery life is approxi­mately 3 years.
Have the system inspected or replace the
battery using an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.

 When the system is not in the standby

state, the system does not operate. When
you drive, make sure to check that the sys­tem is in the standby state.

 Even if the SOS emergency assistance is in

the standby state, communication may not be
possible for a while depending on the radio
wave conditions.

2. The system operates by the following.

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) (if so equipped)

[Automatic Report]
If your vehicle's airbags deploy or if the
unit detects that the vehicle was in a
severe collision, your vehicle automati­cally will attempt to connect to the emer­gency call center operator. Once
connected, information about your vehi­cle, its location, and its condition will be
sent to the operator; you also can speak to
the operator when connected.
[Manual Report]
When you open the cover (B) and press
the SOS switch (C).

 Before pressing the SOS switch (C), stop

the vehicle in a safe place. If you operate it
while driving, your attention to the sur­rounding conditions may be affected,
resulting in an accident.

 Do not open the cover unless you intend to

press the SOS switch (C). You may press the
SOS switch (C) by mistake. In addition, if
the cover is left open while driving, the cover
can cause injury in the event of an accident.

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Telematics Control Unit (TCU) (if so equipped)

NOTE

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

NOTE

 Do not press the SOS switch (C) unless there

is an emergency such as an accident or sud-

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den illness. If an emergency vehicle, such as
an ambulance, firetruck, or other official
response vehicle, is dispatched unnecessar­ily, you may be charged.

3. The green indicator light blinks fast, the
system calls the emergency call center,
and the location and vehicle information
are transmitted to the emergency call cen­ter.

 If the red indicator light illuminates as fol-

lows, directly arrange an emergency vehi­cle or road service with a cellular phone,
etc.

• When the red indicator light remains
illuminated. (There is a possible problem
in the system.)

• When the red indicator light illuminates
for 60 seconds. (The vehicle may be in
the place where radio waves cannot be
transmitted and received.)

4. When the green indicator light changes
from a fast blinking state to a slow blink­ing state, it is possible to speak with an
operator of the emergency call center.

 Do not replace the speakers. If they are

replaced, the voice of the operator at the
emergency call center may not be audible.
If the speakers need to be replaced due to
a problem, or for any other reason, we
recommend you consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 It is possible that an error may occur

between the actual location point of the
vehicle and the location point that the
TCU reports to the call center. Confirm
your location and description of your
vehicle through the call with the operator
of the emergency call center.

 If the vehicle side microphone (E) and/or the

speakers fail, you cannot talk with the opera­tor of the emergency call center.

 An emergency call cannot be disconnected

from the vehicle side.

5. The emergency call center arranges for
dispatch of the emergency vehicle as
required.

3-8 General information

Indicator list

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) (if so equipped)

Situation

When changing the
operation mode to
ON

After approximately
10 seconds after
changing the opera­tion mode to ON

While the SOS emer­gency assistance/
Information assis­tance is activated

Indicator light

Red light Green light

Illuminates
(for approxi­mately
10 seconds)

Turns off Turns off The system works normally. −

Illuminates Turns off

Turns off

Turns off

Turns off

Fast blink­ing

Slow blink­ing

The system check is in pro­cess.

There is a possible problem
in the system or the battery
may be exhausted.

 The system calls the

 The system transmits the

It is possible to speak with an
operator of the emergency
call center.

Cause Solution

emergency call center.

location and vehicle
information to the emer­gency call center.

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Wait for a while.
The indicator lights go off when the system check is com­plete.
If the indicator lights do not illuminate, there is a possible
problem in the system. In this case, immediately have the
system inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Immediately have the system inspected at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

−

Mutually confirm the details of the SOS emergency assis­tance/Information assistance with the operator of the emer­gency call center.
If the green light does not turn off even after the call ends,
have the system inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.

General information 3-9

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) (if so equipped)

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

When the SOS emer­gency assistance/

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Information assis­tance failed

Situation

Red light Green light

Illuminates
(for approxi­mately
60 seconds)

Remote control

 To operate the remote control functions from

a smartphone or to receive notifications
using the smartphone, you must install the
smartphone app and register as a user before­hand. For details about using the functions or
changing the settings, visit the Mitsubishi
Motors website.
https://www.mitsubishicars.com/owners/
service/manuals

 The remote operation functions, other than

the alert notification, cannot be activated if
the vehicle engine is not started for 5 or more
consecutive days.

 Alarm notification

When the vehicle's theft-alarm system is
activated, an alert is sent to the smart­phone using a short message service
(SMS), e-mail, or push notification.

Indicator light

Turns off

Cause Solution

The SOS emergency assis­tance/Information assistance
failed.

Activate SOS emergency assistance/Information assistance
again, or directly arrange an emergency vehicle or road ser­vice with the nearest public telephone, etc.

 Stolen vehicle tracking

The vehicle tracking function can be used
by the call center to provide the vehicle
location information quickly to police.

 Remote door lock/unlock

The vehicle doors and liftgate can be
locked and unlocked using the smart­phone app and the owner portal.

 If the doors and the liftgate are unlocked

using the smartphone app and the owner por­tal when no doors or the liftgate are opened
within a certain length of time, the doors and
the liftgate will automatically re-lock.

 Be sure to have the F.A.S.T.-key with you

before locking the vehicle.
It is possible to lock/unlock the vehicle even
when the F.A.S.T.-key is inside the vehicle.
If the smartphone app cannot be used for
some reason (e.g., your smartphone battery
becomes discharged), you need the F.A.S.T.­key in order to unlock the vehicle.

 When the vehicle is locked or unlocked, the

power-folding outside rearview mirrors
operate and the theft-alarm system turns on
or off.

 Remote climate control

The engine can be started and the air con­ditioning can be operated using the smart­phone app.

 Car finder

The location of the parked vehicle can be
confirmed using the smartphone app.

 Remote horn

You can make the horn sound using the
smartphone app.

 Remote lights

The lights can be turned on using the
smartphone app.

 The remote lights turns off automatically

after approximately 30 seconds.

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 Speed alert

WARN I N G

CAUTION

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

If you set a vehicle speed limit beforehand
using the smartphone app and the owner
portal, an alert is sent to the smartphone
app when the vehicle speed exceeds that
limit.

 Geofence

If the specified area is set beforehand
using the smartphone app and the owner
portal, an alert is sent to the smartphone
using a short message service (SMS), e­mail, or push notification when the vehi­cle enters or leaves that area.

 Curfew alert

If the specified time of day is set before­hand using the smartphone app and the
owner portal, an alert is sent to the smart­phone using a short message service
(SMS), e-mail, or push notification when
the curfew is violated.

 Vehicle settings

You can change settings of items such as
“Auto Fold Mirrors” and “Headlight
Timeout when Exiting Vehicle” from the
smartphone app and the owner portal.

 Vehicle Status Report (VSR)

The vehicle communication and informa­tion regarding malfunctions can be trans­mitted using the TCU so that the
condition of the vehicle can be checked
using the smartphone app and the owner
portal.

 Over The Air Update

When software and firmware updates are
available, notifications will be sent to you
to install the updates. You can also check
for available updates manually.

 Do not use the TCU if children, persons in

need of care, pets, etc., are in the vehicle.
Even if the remote climate control is used,
the cabin may become too hot or cold if
the system stops automatically or due to
any other reason. The cabin temperature
may quickly rise with prolonged exposure
to heat or sun, which may pose a risk of
heat stroke and dehydration. In cold
weather, the cabin temperature may
quickly drop. Extreme changes in cabin
temperature may cause bodily harm,
injury, or death.
In addition, children can activate switches
and controls, resulting in an injury or
fatal accident.

 When using the remote climate control, do

not use a car cover.

 Air conditioning performance may deterio-

rate under the following conditions:

• In extremely hot weather

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) (if so equipped)

• In hot sunshine

• In extremely cold weather

 The remote climate control turns off auto-

matically after approximately 10 minutes.
The remote climate control can be operated
up to two times consecutively.

 Use the remote climate control according to

the state or local regulations regarding idling
vehicles.

General information

Your TCU operates on a radio frequency sub­ject to Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

 Changes or modifications made to this

equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the FCC authoriza­tion to operate this equipment.

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General information 3-11

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle

CAUTION

FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful

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interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radi­ate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interfer­ence will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer­ence to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications to and racing
of your vehicle

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This vehicle should not be modified with
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts.
Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures
high quality vehicles with an emphasis on
safety and durability. Modifications using
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may
affect the performance, safety and/or durabil­ity of your vehicle, and may violate applica­ble state and/or federal regulations.

DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB­LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA­TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR
VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED
UNDER WARRANTY.

Examples of modifications to your vehicle
that can cause damage or performance prob­lems include the following:

 Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine

parts

 Failure to use required fuel and fluids
 Failure to use proper size tires and wheels
 Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust,

emission, suspension, engine, drive train
or electrical wiring systems

 Modification of any onboard com-

puter/control module, including repro­gramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module

Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man­ual for further details regarding warranty cov­erage.

Installation of accessories

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 Before any electrical or electronic accesso-

ries are installed, consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnosis

connector (data link connector) for checking
and servicing the electronic control system.
Mitsubishi Motors does not recommend con­necting a device other than the Scan Tool for
inspections and service to this connector
because an unexpected problem could result.
In addition, malfunctions caused by connect­ing a device other than the Scan Tool may
not be covered under warranty.

 The installation of accessories, optional

parts, etc., should only be performed
within the limits prescribed by law, and in
accordance with the guidelines and warn­ings contained within the documents
accompanying this vehicle.

3-12 General information

Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces-

WARN I N G

CAUTION

sories should be fitted to your vehicle.

 Improper installation of electrical parts

could cause a fire. 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 without an external antenna
may cause electrical system interference,
which could lead to unsafe vehicle opera­tion.

 Tires and wheels which do not meet spec-

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

 While driving, do not use a cellular phone

in a way that hinders safe driving. Any­thing, including cellular phone usage, that
distracts you from the safe operation of
your vehicle increases your risk of an acci­dent.
Refer to and follow all state and local laws
in your area regarding cellular phone
usage while driving.

Important point!

Due to the large number of accessory and
replacement parts provided by different man­ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos­sible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer to check whether the attachment or
installation of a non-Mitsubishi Motors genu­ine parts affects the driving safety of your
vehicle.

Modification/alterations to the
electrical or fuel systems

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Mitsubishi Motors manufactures high quality
vehicles with an emphasis on safety. It is
important to consult an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer before installation of any
accessory which may involve modification of
the electrical or fuel systems.

 Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer concerning any such acces­sory fitment or modification.
If the wires interfere with the vehicle body or
improper installation methods are used (pro­tective fuses not included, etc.), electronic
devices may be adversely affected, resulting
in a fire, vehicle damage, or other accident.

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors
parts

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Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts are
designed and manufactured to meet high stan­dards of performance, and are recommended
for all of your maintenance needs. Also avail­able from your Mitsubishi Motors dealer are
a wide variety of accessories to personalize
your new vehicle. Each Mitsubishi Motors
vehicle has a selection of Mitsubishi Motors
authorized accessories to choose from to tai­lor your new vehicle to your own personal
preference. Your Mitsubishi Motors dealer’s
Parts Manager has information on various
audio systems, protection items, as well as
interior and exterior accessories available for
your specific model.

California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements

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Certain components of this vehicle, such as
airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and
button cell batteries, may contain perchlorate
materials.
Special handling may apply. For additional
information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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General information 3-13

Break-in recommendations

NOTE

Break-in recommendations Event Data Recording

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Advanced automobile manufacturing tech­niques permit you to operate your new vehi-

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cle without requiring a long break-in period
of low-speed driving.
However, you can add to the future perfor­mance and economy of your vehicle by
observing the following precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km).
Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during
the break-in period.

 Avoid revving the engine.
 Avoid rough driving such as sudden starts,

sudden acceleration, prolonged high­speed driving and sudden braking. These
actions would have a detrimental effect on
the engine and lead to increased fuel and
oil consumption; this could ultimately
result in the malfunction of engine com­ponents. Be particularly careful to avoid
full acceleration while in low shift posi­tion (low gears).

 Do not overload the vehicle. Stay within

the seating capacity.
Refer to “Cargo load precautions” on
page 6-11.

 Refrain from towing a trailer or other

vehicle.
Refer to “Trailer towing” on page 6-13.

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in under­standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a
short period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:

 How various systems in your vehicle were

operating;

 Whether or not the driver and front pas-

senger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

 How far (if at all) the driver was depress-

ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,

 How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better under­standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.

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 EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only

if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driv­ing conditions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash inves­tigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi­cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special equip­ment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.

3-14 General information

Seat and restraint systems

Seats .................................................................................................4-2

Seats and restraint systems ..............................................................4-3

Front seats ........................................................................................4-3

Rear seats .........................................................................................4-6

Heated seats (if so equipped)............................................................4-7

Head restraints .................................................................................4-8

Making a cargo area .......................................................................4-11

Seat belts ........................................................................................4-12

Seat belt use during pregnancy ......................................................4-19

Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems ..........................4-20

Child restraint systems ...................................................................4-21

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts ......................................4-31

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag .............................4-31

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Seats

Seats

4

1 - Front seat

 To adjust the seat forward or backward 

Page 4-4

 To adjust the seatback  Page 4-5
 To adjust the seat height (if so equipped)

 Page 4-5

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2 - Rear seats

 To adjust the seatback  Page 4-6
 Arm rest (if so equipped)  Page 4-7

4-2 Seat and restraint systems

Seats and restraint systems

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

Manual seat adjustment Power seat adjustment

CAUTION

WARN I N G

Your vehicle has seat belts and other safety
features that help protect you and your pas­sengers in an accident.
Seat belts are the most important safety
device. When worn properly, seat belts can
reduce the chance of serious injury or death
in various types of crashes. For added protec­tion during a severe frontal collision, your
vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) with airbags for the driver and passen­gers. The seats, head restraints, and door
locks also are safety equipment, which must
be used correctly.

Always check the following before you drive:

 That everyone in your vehicle is properly

wearing their seat belt.

 That infants and small children are prop-

erly secured in an appropriate child
restraint system in the rear seat.

 That all doors are fully closed and locked.
 That seatbacks are upright, with head

restraints properly adjusted.

Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or
death in all motor vehicle accidents. How­ever, you can help reduce the risk of injury or
death, by following the instructions in this
manual.

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 Do not place objects under the seats. The

objects could prevent the seat from lock­ing securely, which could lead to an acci­dent. The objects may also cause damage
to the seat or other parts.

Front seats

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Position the driver’s seat as far back as possi­ble while maintaining a position that still
enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily
control the steering wheel and safely operate
the vehicle.

 Do not attempt to adjust the seat while

driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con­trol and result in an accident.

Seats and restraint systems

 After adjusting the seat, make sure that it

is securely locked into position.

 To reduce the risk to the driver of serious

injury or death during deployment of the
driver’s airbag, always properly wear the
seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far
back as possible while maintaining a posi­tion that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel,
and safely operate the vehicle.

 To reduce the risk to the front passenger

of serious injury or death during deploy­ment of the passenger’s airbag, always
properly wear the seat belt and adjust the
front passenger’s seat as far back as possi­ble.

 Always place children 12 years old and

under in the rear seat and use appropriate
child restraint systems.

 Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an

adult. If it is adjusted by a child, an unex­pected accident might occur.

 Do not place a cushion or the like between

your back and the seatback while driving.
The effectiveness of the head restraints will
be reduced in the event of an accident.

 When sliding the seats, be careful not to

catch your hand or leg.

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Seat and restraint systems 4-3

Front seats

CAUTION

WARN I N G

NOTE

 When sliding or reclining the seat rearward,

pay careful attention to the rear seat passen­gers.

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To adjust the seat forward or
backward

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Manual seat adjustment

Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired posi­tion. Release the adjusting lever to lock the
seat in place.

 To make sure that the seat is securely

locked, try to move it forward or back­ward without using the adjusting lever.

Power seat adjustment (if so equipped)

Operate the switch forward or backward to
move the seat to the desired position. Release
the switch to lock the seat in place.

1- Forward (toward the front of the vehicle)
2- Backward (toward the rear of the vehi-

cle)

 To prevent the battery from completely dis-

charging, operate the power seat with the
engine running.

4-4 Seat and restraint systems

Front seats

CAUTION

NOTE

WARN I N G

To adjust the seatbacks

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Manual seat adjustment

To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly,
gently pull the seatback lock lever up, then
lean backward to a comfortable position and
release the lever. The seatback will lock in
place.

 The reclining mechanism used in the seat-

back is spring loaded, and will cause the
seatback to return quickly to the vertical
position when the lock lever is operated.
When pulling the lever, sit close to the seat­back or hold the seatback with your hand to
control its return motion.

Power seat adjustment (if so equipped)

Operate the switch in the direction of the
arrows to adjust the seatback.

1- Move forward
2- Move backward

 To prevent the battery from completely dis-

charging, operate the power seat with the
engine running.

 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death in the event of an accident or sud­den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in
the upright position while the vehicle is in
motion.
Seat belt performance during an accident
can be adversely affected if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback is
reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor­mance will be adversely affected. If the
seat belt is not properly positioned against
the body during an accident, there is
increased risk you will slide under the belt
and receive serious injury or death.

To adjust the seat height (if so

equipped)

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Manual seat adjustment (Driver’s
seat only)

Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lower
the seat.

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NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

Rear seats

page 4-8.

To adjust the seatbacks

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Pull the lever up and adjust the seatback by
hand to the desired position, and release the
lever. The seatback will lock in place.

1- Raise
2- Lower

Power seat adjustment

Operate the switch in the direction of the
arrows to raise or lower the seat.

 To prevent the battery from completely dis-

charging, operate the power seat with the
engine running.

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1- Raise or lower the front end of the seat

cushion

2- Raise or lower the seat

Rear seats

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When sitting in the rear seat, adjust the head
restraints to an appropriate height where they
lock in position. Refer to “Head restraints” on

 If your vehicle is equipped with the arm rest

and the seatback is reclined while the drink
holder is used, drinks could be spilled. If the
spilt drink is very hot, you could be burnt.

 You can adjust the seatback forward or back-

ward on either side separately.

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 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

CAUTION

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CAUTION

death in the event of an accident or sud­den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in
the upright position while the vehicle is in
motion.

 Seat belt performance during an accident

can be adversely affected if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback is
reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor­mance will be adversely affected. If the
seat belt is not properly positioned against
the body during an accident, there is
increased risk you will slide under the belt
and receive serious injury or death.

 When a person is sitting in the center seat-

ing position of the rear seats, the two sides
of the rear seats must have the same for­ward/backward position and the same
seatback angle.

Arm rest (if so equipped)

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To use the arm rest, tilt the arm rest down for
use as shown.
The arm rest includes a cup holder.

 Never sit on an arm rest. Doing so could

damage the arm rest.

Heated seats (if so equipped)

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The heated seats can be operated with the
ignition switch or the operation mode in ON.

Heated seats (if so equipped)

 Persons who are unable to feel tempera-

ture change or skin pain due to age, ill­ness, injury, medication, alcohol use,
fatigue or other physical conditions or
who have sensitive skin may suffer burns
when using the heated seat even at low
temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns,
people with such conditions must use care
when using the heated seat.

 Switch off the heated seats when not in use.
 Operate the heaters at the “HI” position for

quick heating. After the seat has become
warm, set the heater switch to the “LO” posi­tion to keep it warm. Slight variations in the
seat temperature may be felt while using the
heated seats. This is caused by the operation
of the heater’s internal thermostat and does
not indicate a malfunction.

 Do not place heavy objects on the seat or

stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects
into the seat.

 Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other

insulating material on the seat while using
the heater; doing so can cause the heater ele­ment to overheat.

 When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,

kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic
solvents; doing so can cause damage not
only to the surface of the seat, but also to the
heater.

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Head restraints

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

 If water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before
attempting to use the heater.

 Turn the heater off immediately if it appears

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to be malfunctioning during use.

 Do not use the heated seats for a long time

when the engine is not running, doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.

For the front seats

Operate the switch as indicated by arrows.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while
the heater is on.

2 (OFF) - Heater off
3 (LO) - Heater low (to keep the seat-

warm)

For the rear outboard seats

Each time the switch is pressed, the mode
changes to the next one in the following
sequence: OFF  HI  LO  OFF.

OFF - Heater off
HI - Heater high (for quick heating)
LO - Heater low (to keep the seat warm)

Head restraints

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Head restraints can reduce the risk of a whip­lash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear.
The head restraints are equipped in the illus­trated position.
To maximize the effectiveness of the head
restraints, adjust the seatback to the upright
position, and the head restraint to the proper
position. Sit back against the seatback with
your head close to the head restraint.

1 (HI) - Heater high (for quick heating)

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 The rear seat switch will automatically

return to “OFF” after the engine is stopped.

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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.

 In order to minimize the risk of a neck

injury due to a rear impact, the seatback
must be adjusted to the upright position
and the head restraint must be adjusted to
the proper position before vehicle opera­tion. The driver should never adjust the
seat while the vehicle is in motion.

 Never place a cushion or similar device on

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

Adjustment of the head
restraint height

Front seats and rear outboard
seats

To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,
adjust the head restraint height so that the
center of the restraint is at your ear level
when seated. Any person too tall for the
restraint to reach their ear level when seated
should raise the restraint to the highest locked
position.

 To raise the head restraint, pull it straight

up.

 To lower the restraint, push down on it

while pressing the lock knob (A) in the
direction shown by the arrow.

 After adjusting the height, push down on

the restraint to make sure it is locked in
position.

Head restraints

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Rear center seat

To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,
pull up the head restraint to the locked posi­tion.

 To raise the head restraint, move it

upward.

 After adjustment, push the head restraint

downward and make sure that it is locked.

 To lower the restraint, move it downward

while pushing the height adjusting knob
(A) in the direction of the arrow.

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Head restraints

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NOTE

NOTE

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To remove

Press the lock knob (A) in the direction
shown by the arrows. Then pull the head
restraint up and out of the seatback.

 To help minimize the risk of neck injury

in the event of an accident, the head
restraints must be properly installed and
positioned to proper height before vehicle
operation.

 When a person sits in the rear center seat-

ing position, pull up the head restraint to a
height at which it locks in position. Be
sure to make this adjustment before start­ing to drive. Serious injuries could other­wise be suffered in the result of an impact.

 If a front seat head restraint contacts the

headliner and cannot be removed, tilt the
seatback rearward slightly.
Refer to “To adjust the seatbacks” on page
4-5.

 To remove the head restraint from the left or

right rear seat, tilt the seatback forward to a
position where the head restraint will not
contact the headliner.
Refer to “Rear seats” on page 4-6.

To install

 Before installing the head restraint to the left

or right rear seat, tilt the seatback forward to
a position where the head restraint will not
contact the headliner.
Refer to “Rear seats” on page 4-6.

First check that the head restraint stalk with
the notches (B) is positioned toward the hole
with the lock knob (A), and then insert the
head restraint into the seatback.
And then insert it into the seatback. Push the
head restraint down while pressing the lock
knob (A) until the restraint locks into place.

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CAUTION

 Check that the lock knob (A) is extended out

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CAUTION

NOTE

NOTE

CAUTION

as shown in the illustration. Then pull the
head restraint up to make sure that it is
locked in place and will not come out of the
seatback.

 The shape and size of the head restraint dif-

fers according to the seat. Always use the
correct head restraint provided for the seat
and do not install the head restraint in the
wrong direction.

Making a cargo area

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 Never adjust the seats to make a cargo

area when the vehicle is in motion or on a
slope. The seats could move more than
necessary or move suddenly causing a
serious accident and/or injury.

 When returning a seatback to its seating

position after folding down, make sure
that the seat is firmly secured. If the seat is
not secured, it could move causing a seri­ous accident.

 Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo

area while the vehicle is in motion. People
who are not properly seated and
restrained can be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.

 In the cargo area, do not load the luggage

higher than the top of the seats and make
sure that the luggage is firmly secured.
Restricted rear vision or flying objects enter­ing the passenger compartment during sud­den braking could result in a serious accident
and/or injury.

 Seats should always be operated by an adult.

Seat adjustments by a child could lead to an
unexpected accident.

Making a cargo area

 When adjusting the seats, be careful not to

catch your hand or leg. Personal injury could
result.

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 When the seatback of a front seat is reclined,

return it to the upright position before driv­ing.

Folding the rear seatbacks for­ward

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The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
create an additional cargo area.

 You can separately fold the right and left

side of the rear seat.

To fold the seatbacks

1. When folding the left side rear seat, store
the seat belt for the center seating position
of the rear seat.
Refer to “Detachable rear center seat belt”
on page 4-15.

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Seat belts

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2. Lower the head restraints of the rear seat
to the lowest position.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

3. Push the buckles into the seat cushion.

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4. Pull up the lever (A), then fold the seat­back forward.

To return the seatbacks

1. Tilt the seatback up until it is locked prop­erly in position.

2. Make sure the seatback is locked securely
in place.

Seat belts

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Seat belts are installed in your vehicle to help
reduce the risk of injury to the driver and pas­senger in the event of an accident. Always
use the provided seat belts.
Carefully review the following information
for proper seat belt usage.

 To help reduce the risk of injury or death

in an accident, seat belts and child
restraint systems must always be used.
Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page
4-21 for additional information.

 Never use one seat belt for more than one

person.

 Never carry more people in your vehicle

than there are seat belts.

 Always adjust the seat belt for a snug fit.
 Always place the shoulder belt over your

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

 Always wear the lap belt as low as possible

across your hips, not around your waist.

 Never insert any foreign object, such as a

piece of plastic, paper clip, button or coin,
into the seat belt buckle.

 Never modify or alter the seat belts in

your vehicle.

 To reduce the risk to the driver of serious

injury or death during deployment of the
driver’s airbag, always properly wear the
seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far
back as possible while maintaining a posi­tion that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel,
and safely operate the vehicle.

 To reduce the risk to a front seat passen-

ger of serious injury or death from a
deploying airbag, make sure the passenger
always wears the seat belt properly,
remains seated all the way back and
upright in their seat, and moves the seat as
far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemen­tal Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on
page 4-31 for additional information.

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 Never hold an infant or child in your arms

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NOTE

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or on your lap when riding in this vehicle
even when you are wearing your seat belt.
Never place any part of the seat belt you
are wearing around an infant or child.
Failure to follow these simple instructions
creates a risk of serious injury or death to
your child in the event of an accident or
sudden stop.

 Children 12 years old and under should

always ride in the rear seat and be prop­erly restrained. This reduces their risk of
serious injury or death in an accident,
especially due to a deploying front passen­ger’s airbag. Refer to “Child restraint sys­tems” on page 4-21 for additional
information.

 Any child who is too small to properly

wear a seat belt must be properly
restrained in an appropriate child
restraint system.

 Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facing

child safety seat and positioned in the rear
seat.

 In the event of an accident, all seat belt

assemblies, including retractors and
attachment hardware, should be inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer to determine whether replacement
is necessary.

 Do not let children play with the seat belts.

If children play with the seat belts by
wrapping them around their bodies, the
seat belt may retract and become tight.
This can result in a serious injury or
death, such as suffocation. This can occur
even if the vehicle is parked. If the child
cannot be released from the seat belt, use
an appropriate tool such as a knife or scis­sors to cut the seat belt.

Seat belt instructions

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All seats are equipped with a seat belt which
uses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt with
an emergency locking retractor.

This system is designed to provide both com­fort and safety. It permits full extension and
automatic retraction of the belts during nor­mal vehicle operation. A sensing device
inside the belt retractor is designed to lock the
retractor in the event of a sudden change in
the vehicle’s motion.

 For instructions on installing a child restraint

system using a seat belt, refer to “Installing a
child restraint system using the seat belt” on
page 4-27.

Seat belts

1. When using the rear seat belts, pull out
the buckles from the seat cushion.

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2. Occupants should always sit back in their
seats with their backs against the upright
seatback. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death during deployment of the
airbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far back
as possible while maintaining a position
that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel,
and safely operate the vehicle. The front
passenger seat should also be moved as
far back as possible. Refer to “Supple­mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag”
on page 4-31. Also refer to “To adjust the
seat forward or backward” on page 4-4.

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Seat belts

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NOTE

4

 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death in the event of an accident or sud­den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in
the upright position while the vehicle is in
motion.

Seat belt performance during an accident
can be adversely affected if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback is
reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor­mance will be adversely affected. If the
seat belt is not properly positioned against
the body during an accident, there is
increased risk you will slide under the belt
and receive serious injury or death.

4. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up the
webbing so that it easily pulls across your
body.

5. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding
the latch plate. Push the latch plate into
the buckle until you hear a “click”. Pull
up on the belt to be sure the latch plate is
locked securely in the buckle.

 If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled

out, pull it once with force and let it retract
all the way.
Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.

6. The lap part of the belt must always be
worn low and snug across the hips. Pull
up on the shoulder portion of the belt to
take up any slack in the lap belt.

3. Before using the rear center seat belt,
make sure that the detachable anchor is
securely latched and the seat belt is not
twisted. For details, refer to page 4-15.

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NOTE

 With the exception of the seat belt for the

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NOTE

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driver, the seat belts in all other seating posi­tions are equipped with an Automatic Lock­ing Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull the
seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retrac­tor will switch to its ALR child restraint
installation function (see page 4-27).
When the ALR function has been activated,
the seat belt will only retract. If this happens,
let the belt fully retract, then pull the seat
belt back out, repeating steps 1 through 4.

 Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and

is worn as low as possible across the hips,
not around the waist. Failure to follow this
instruction will increase the risk of serious
injury or death in the event of an accident.

 Be sure the seat belt webbing is not

twisted when worn. Twisted webbing may
adversely affect seat belt performance.

7. To release the belt, press the button on the
buckle and allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it
out and check for kinks or twists in the
webbing. Then make sure it remains
untwisted as it retracts.

 If the seat belt (A) or ring (B) becomes dirty,

the belt may not retract smoothly. If the seat
belt and ring are dirty, clean them with a
mild soap or detergent solution.

Detachable rear center seat belt

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The rear center seat belt can be detached to
fold the left side rear seat.
This seat belt must be worn correctly as illus­trated.

Seat belts

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 Never detach the center seat belt except

when the left side rear seatback is folded.
Using the rear center seat belt with the
detachable anchor unlatched increases the
risk of serious injury or death in an acci­dent. Make sure the small latch plate (B) is
properly latched to the detachable anchor
(C) before the center seat belt is used.

To attach

1. Pull out the detachable anchor (C) and the
buckle (D) from the seat cushion.

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Seat belts

NOTE

NOTE

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2. Pull out the latch plate (A) and then pull
out the small latch plate (B) by tilting it as
shown in the illustration.

3. Pull the seat belt out slowly and pass it
through the seat belt guide (E) so that the
latch plate (A) is turned to the front side.

4. Pull the small latch plate (B) slowly and
insert it into the detachable anchor (C)
until a click is heard. Make sure that the
seat belt is not twisted.

 If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled

out, pull it once with force and let it retract
all the way.
Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.

 The seat belt can be buckled up by inserting

the latch plate (A) into the buckle (D) like
other seat belts.

 If the seat belt switches to the Automatic

Locking Retractor (ALR) child restraint
installation function and cannot be pulled
out, detach the latch plate (A).
Refer to “Installing a child restraint system
using the seat belt (with emergency/auto­matic locking mechanism)” on page 4-27.

To de tac h

1. While holding the center seat belt, insert
the latch plate (A) into the slot (F) in the
detachable anchor (C) to release the seat
belt from the detachable anchor.

 Pulling out the latch plate by force may dam-

age the interior trim.

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2. Pass the seat belt through the seat belt

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NOTE

guide (E) and retract it completely toward
the rear trim.

Seat belts

without the driver’s seat belt being fastened,
a warning light will come on and a tone will
sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind
you to fasten your seat belt.
If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt still
unfastened, the warning light will blink and
the tone will sound intermittently for approxi­mately 90 seconds. At the same time, “FAS­TEN SEAT BELT” is displayed on the
information screen in the multi-information
display.

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3. After the seat belt is retracted completely,
insert the small latch plate (B) into the
upper slit (G) and the latch plate (A) into
the lower slit (H).

4. Store the detachable anchor between the
seatback and the seat cushion.

Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light and
display

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A tone and warning light are used to remind
the driver to fasten the seat belt.
If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in ON

 In order to reduce the risk of serious

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

 If the seat belt subsequently remains unfas-

tened, the warning light and the tone will
issue further warnings each time the vehicle
starts moving from a stop.

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Seat belts

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Front passenger seat belt warn­ing light

The front passenger seat belt warning light is
located in the instrument panel.

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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, this indicator normally comes on and
goes off a few seconds later.
The light comes on when a person sits on the
front passenger seat but does not fasten the
seat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is sub­sequently fastened.

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 When a child booster seat is used on the

front passenger seat, the front passenger
seat belt warning light will not come on, if
the seat belt is not fastened when the
booster seat is used. Confirm that the
child is wearing the seat belt properly.

 Do not install any accessory or sticker that

makes the light difficult to see.

Adjustable seat belt shoulder
anchor (front seats)

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The seat belt shoulder anchor height can be
adjusted. To move the anchor (A), pull the
lock knob (B) and slide the anchor to the
desired position.

 Always adjust the shoulder belt anchor so

that the shoulder belt is positioned across
the center of your shoulder without touch­ing your neck. The shoulder belt should
not be able to fall off your shoulder. Fail­ure to follow this instruction can adversely
affect seat belt performance and increase
the risk of serious injury or death in the
event of an accident.

 Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only when

the vehicle is not in motion.

 Make sure the anchor is securely locked in

position after adjusting it.

Storing the rear seat belts (out­board seating positions)

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When the seat belts for the rear outboard seat­ing positions are not used, the seat belts can
be stored.

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Seat belt use during pregnancy

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 The extender should only be used if the

existing belt is not long enough. Anyone
who can use the standard seat belt should
not use an extender. Unnecessary use of an
extender can adversely affect seat belt
performance in an accident.

 When not required, the extender must be

removed and stowed.

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Put the seat belt webbing in the back slot (A)
on the clip and insert the metal plate of the
latch plate into the front slot (B) as shown in
the illustration.

When the seat belt is not in use, store it as
shown in the illustration.

Seat belt extender

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If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
must be obtained. The extender may be used
for either of the front seats.

Seat belt use during preg­nancy

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Seat belts work for everyone, including preg­nant women. Like all occupants, pregnant
women are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed in an accident if they do not wear
seat belts.

 To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death to pregnant women and unborn
children in an accident, pregnant women
should always wear a seat belt. The lap
portion of the seat belt should be worn
snug and low across the hips and below
the rounding. Consult your doctor if you
have any additional questions or concerns.

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Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems

Seat belt pre-tensioner and
force limiter systems

N00417701765

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

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system and force limiter system.

Pre-tensioner system

The driver and front passenger seat belts are
equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner sys­tem. In a moderate-to-severe frontal or side
collision or when a rollover or overturning of
the vehicle is detected, the pre-tensioner sys­tem operates simultaneously with the deploy­ment of the front airbags, side airbags or
curtain airbags.
The seat belt pre-tensioners are located in the
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt retrac­tors (A) and final anchor (B). When activated,
the pre-tensioners quickly draw back seat belt
webbing and increase seat belt performance.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes
the following components:

1- SRS warning light
2- Front impact sensors
3- Seat belt pre-tensioner
4- Airbag control unit
5- Side impact sensors
6- Seat belt buckle switches

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever
the ignition switch or the operation mode is
under the following conditions. These include
all of the items listed above and all related
wiring.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S. T.- ke y]
The ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“START” position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The operation mode is in ON.

The seat belt pre-tensioners will operate
under the same conditions as the airbag con­trol unit.

When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate,
some smoke is released and a loud noise will
be heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care
should be taken not to intentionally inhale it,
as it may cause some temporary irritation to
people with respiratory problems.
Even in the event of a severe impact, the pre­tensioners will not operate if the seat belts are
not fastened. The seat belt pre-tensioners may
not activate in certain collisions, even though
the vehicle may appear to be severely dam­aged. Such non-activation does not mean that
something is wrong with the seat belt pre-ten­sioner system, but rather that the collision
forces were not severe enough to activate the
system.

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 The seat belt pre-tensioner system is

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designed to work only once. After the seat
belt pre-tensioners have been activated,
they will not work again. They must
promptly be replaced and the entire seat
belt pre-tensioner system inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

SRS warning

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This warning light tells you if there is a prob­lem involving the SRS airbags and/or the seat
belt pre-tensioner system. Refer to “SRS
warning light/display” on page 4-37.

Child restraint systems specifically designed
for infants and small children are offered by
several manufacturers. Choose only a child
restraint system with a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Motor Vehicle
Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety
Regulations (RSSR). Look for the manufac­turer’s statement of compliance on the box
and child restraint system itself.

The child restraint system should be appropri­ate for your child’s weight and height, and
should properly fit your vehicle’s seat.
For detailed information, refer to the instruc­tion manual accompanying the child restraint
system.

Child restraint systems

 Children less than 2 years old and who

weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less MUST
ride in a rear-facing child safety seat that
MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.

 Children older than 2 years of age and

who weigh less than 60 pounds (27 kg) or
who are less than 57 inches (145 cm) tall
must be in an appropriate child restraint
system used only in the rear seat.

 Children who weigh more than 60 pounds

(27 kg) or who are more than 57 inches
(145 cm) tall, regardless of age, should
use a suitable child seat or a booster seat
in the rear seat until the vehicle’s lap-and­shoulder belt fits them properly.

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Force limiter system

In the event of an accident, the seat belt force
limiter system will help reduce the force
applied to the driver and front seat passenger.

Child restraint systems

When transporting infants or small children
in your vehicle, an appropriate child restraint
system must always be used. This is required
by law in the U.S. and Canada.

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Recommendations for child
restraint system selection

All children should be properly restrained in
a restraint device that offers the maximum
protection for their size and age as specified
by local, state, or provincial laws.
Be sure to check local, state, or provincial
requirements for child size and age that may
vary from the recommendations listed below.

 All children must be seated in the rear

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

 Be sure to select a child restraint system

that is appropriate not only for the child’s
size and age but also for your vehicle.
Some child restraint systems may not fit
your vehicle properly.

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Child restraint systems

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Airbag

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 Any child who is too large to use a child

restraint system should ride in the rear
seat and wear the lap-and-shoulder belt
properly. The shoulder belt must be posi-

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tioned over the shoulder and across the
chest, not across their neck, and with the
lap belt positioned low on the child’s hips,
not across their stomach. If necessary, a
booster seat should be used to help achieve
a proper seat belt fit. Follow the booster
seat manufacturer’s instructions. Only use
a booster seat that is certified as comply­ing with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint
Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regula­tions.

 Never hold an infant or child in your arms

or on your lap when riding in this vehicle,
even when you are wearing your seat belt.
Never place any part of the seat belt you
are wearing around an infant or child.
Failure to follow these simple instructions
creates a risk of serious injury or death to
your child in the event of an accident or
sudden stop.

 Your vehicle is also equipped with a front

passenger’s airbag.
Never put REAR-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas­senger seat. This places the infant too
close to the passenger’s airbag. During
deployment of that airbag, the infant can
be seriously injured or killed. Rear-facing
child restraint systems or infant restraint
systems must only be used in the rear seat.

 FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat
whenever possible. If one must be used in
the front passenger seat, move the seat to
the most rearward position and make sure
the child stays in the child restraint sys­tem, properly restrained. Also, adjust the
seat height to the lowermost position when
the seat height is adjustable (if so
equipped). Failure to follow these instruc­tions could result in serious injury or
death to the child.

 It is important to use an approved rear-

facing infant restraint until the infant is
one year old (unless the infant outgrows
the seat sooner). This allows the infant’s
neck and spine to develop enough to sup­port the weight of their head in the event
of an accident.

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 When installing a child restraint system,

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NOTE

NOTE

follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer and follow the directions in
this manual. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death to your child in an
accident or sudden stop.

 After installation, push and pull the child

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

 When not in use, keep your child restraint

system secured with the seat belt, or
remove it from the vehicle, in order to pre­vent it from being thrown around inside
the vehicle during an accident.

 When attaching a child restraint system to

the rear seat, prevent the front seatbacks
from touching the child’s feet and child
restraint system.
Otherwise, the child could be seriously
injured in the event of hard braking or a
collision.

 Before purchasing a child restraint system,

try installing it in the rear seat to ensure
proper fit. Due to 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.
Depending on the seating position in the
vehicle and the child restraint system that
you have, the child restraint system can be
attached using one of the following 2 meth­ods:

• Attach to the lower anchorage in the rear
seat ONLY if the child restraint system is
compatible with the LATCH system. Refer
to “Installing a child restraint system using
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for children) system” on page 4-23.

• Attach to the seat belt. Refer to “Installing a
child restraint system using the seat belt
(with emergency/automatic locking mecha­nism)” on page 4-27.

Child restraint systems

Installing a child restraint sys­tem using the LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for chil­dren) system

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Lower anchor locations

The outboard seating positions in the rear seat
of your vehicle are equipped with lower
anchors for attaching child restraint systems
compatible with the LATCH system.

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 The symbols on the seatback show the loca-

tion of the lower anchor points.

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Child restraint systems

CAUTION

Tether anchor locations Examples of child restraint sys-

Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the
backside of the rear seats. These are for
securing a child restraint system tether strap
to each of the 3 rear seating positions in your

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vehicle.

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tems compatible with the LATCH
system

A- Rear-facing child restraint system
B- Front-facing child restraint system
C- Child restraint system lower anchor

connectors

D- Tether strap

(These are only examples.)

 Do not sit in the center seating position of

the rear seat when installing a child restraint
system on the left side of the rear seat.

Using the LATCH system

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Except for booster seat

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1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap,
remove the head restraint from the loca­tion where you wish to install the child
restraint system.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

2. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the
child restraint system into the lower
anchors (B) in accordance with the
instructions provided by the child restraint
system’s manufacturer.

Remember, the lower anchors (B) pro­vided with your vehicle are designed to
secure suitable child restraint systems
compatible with the LATCH system in
the outboard positions of the rear seats
only. The anchor connectors are NOT
designed to secure a suitable child
restraint system in the center seating
position of the rear seat.

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Child restraint systems

NOTE

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CAUTION

A- Connector

B- Lower anchor

 In order to secure a child restraint system

compatible with the LATCH system, use the
lower anchor points in the outboard positions
of the rear seat. It is not necessary to use the
vehicle’s seat belt. The vehicle’s seat belt,
however, MUST be used to secure a child
restraint system in the center seating position
of the rear seat.

 If there is any foreign material in or

around the lower anchors, 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
system will not be secured properly, could
detach and move forward in the event of
sudden braking or an accident, and could
result in injury to the child or other vehi­cle occupants.

 When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

the seat where the child restraint system is
installed.

3. Latch the tether strap hook (C) of the
child restraint system to the tether anchor
bar (D) and tighten the tether strap so it is
securely fastened.

 Child restraint system tether anchors are

designed only to withstand loads from cor­rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under
no circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching
other items, or equipment to the vehicle.

4. Before putting your child in the restraint,
push and pull the restraint in all directions
to be sure it is firmly secure. Do this
before each use. If the child restraint sys­tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 2
and 3.

 After removing the child restraint system,

install the head restraint.

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Child restraint systems

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Booster seat

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A- High back booster seat
B- Booster cushion

 To avoid injury to child, do not use the

lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) child restraint installa­tion function when using a booster seat
with the seat belts.

2. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the
high back booster seat into the lower
anchors (B) in accordance with the
instructions provided by the child restraint
system’s manufacturer.

Remember, the lower anchors (B) pro­vided with your vehicle are designed to
secure suitable high back booster seats
compatible with the LATCH system in
the outboard positions of the rear seats
only. The anchor connectors are NOT
designed to secure a suitable high back
booster seat in the center seating posi­tion of the rear seat.

 If there is any foreign material in or

around the lower anchors, remove it
before installing the high back booster
seat. Also, make sure the seat belt is away
from, not looped through or otherwise
interfering with, the high back booster
seat. If foreign matter is not removed
and/or the seat belt interferes with the
high back booster seat, the high back
booster seat will not be secured properly,
could detach and move forward in the
event of sudden braking or an accident,
and could result in injury to the child or
other vehicle occupants.

 When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

the seat where the high back booster seat
is installed.

3. Latch the tether strap hook (C) of the high
back booster seat to the tether anchor bar
(D) and tighten the tether strap so it is
securely fastened.

 High back booster seat

1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap,
remove the head restraint from the loca­tion where you wish to install the high
back booster seat.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

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A- Connector
B- Lower anchor

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 Child restraint system tether anchors are

CAUTION

CAUTION

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designed only to withstand loads from cor­rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under
no circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching
other items, or equipment to the vehicle.

4. Before putting your child in the restraint,
push and pull the high back booster seat in
all directions to be sure it is firmly secure.
Do this before each use. If the high back
booster seat is not firmly secure, repeat
steps 2 and 3.

5. Sit the child in the high back booster seat.
Fit the seat belt to the high back booster
seat according to the child restraint sys­tem’s manufacturer.

 After removing the high back booster seat,

install the head restraint.

 Booster cushion

 Do not remove the head restraint when

installing a booster cushion.

1. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the
booster cushion into the lower anchors
(B) in accordance with the instructions
provided by the child restraint system’s
manufacturer.

Remember, the lower anchors (B) pro­vided with your vehicle are designed to
secure suitable booster cushions com­patible with the LATCH system in the
outboard positions of the rear seats
only. The anchor connectors are NOT
designed to secure a suitable booster
cushion in the center seating position of
the rear seat.

A- Connector
B- Lower anchor

Child restraint systems

 If there is any foreign material in or

around the lower anchors, remove it
before installing the booster cushion. Also,
make sure the seat belt is away from, not
looped through or otherwise interfering
with, the booster cushion. If foreign mat­ter is not removed and/or the seat belt
interferes with the booster cushion, the
booster cushion will not be secured prop­erly, could detach and move forward in
the event of sudden braking or an acci­dent, and could result in injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.

 When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

the seat where the booster cushion is
installed.

2. Sit the child in the booster cushion. Fit the
seat belt to the booster cushion according
to the child restraint system’s manufac­turer.

Installing a child restraint sys­tem using the seat belt (with
emergency/automatic locking
mechanism)

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With the exception of the driver, the seat belt
in all other seating positions can be converted
from normal Emergency Locking Retractor

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Child restraint systems

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CAUTION

(ELR) mode, to Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) mode. This means that when you pull
the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the
retractor will switch to its ALR child restraint
installation function. Always use the ALR
child restraint installation function when you

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install a child restraint system using the seat
belt.
Children 12 years old and under should
always be restrained in the rear seat, when­ever possible, although the front passenger
seat belt can also be converted to ALR mode.

 When you install a child restraint system

using the seat belt, always make sure the
retractor has been switched to the ALR
child restraint installation function. The
ALR function will keep the child restraint
system tightly secured to the seat.
Failure to convert the retractor to the
ALR function may allow the child
restraint system to move forward during
sudden braking or an accident, resulting
in serious injury or death to the child or
other occupants.

 Do not sit in the center seating position of

the rear seat when installing a child restraint
system on the left side of the rear seat.

Installation

Except for booster seat

1. Remove the head restraint from the loca­tion in which you wish to install a child
restraint system.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

2. When installing a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, adjust seat
slide to its most rearward position. Also,
adjust the seat height to its lowermost
position when the seat height is adjustable
(if so equipped).

3. Adjust the seatback of the seat where the
child restraint system will be installed as
follows.
[For front passenger’s seat]
Adjust the angle of the seatback to match
the angle of the back of the child restraint
system.
Refer to “To adjust the seatbacks” on
page 4-5.
[For rear seats]
Adjust the seatback angle to four steps
rearward from the most upright position.
Refer to “To adjust the seatbacks” on
page 4-6.

4. Place the child restraint system on the
seat.

5. Route the seat belt through the child
restraint system according to the instruc­tions provided by the child restraint sys­tem’s manufacturer. Then insert the seat
belt latch plate into the buckle. Make sure
you hear a “click” when you insert the
latch plate into the buckle.

6. To activate the ALR child restraint instal­lation function, slowly pull the shoulder
part of the belt all the way out of the
retractor until it stops. Then let the belt
feed back into the retractor.

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Child restraint systems

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CAUTION

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7. After the belt has retracted, tug on it.
If the belt is in the ALR function, you will
not be able to pull it out. If the webbing
can be pulled out from retractor, the ALR
function has not been activated and you
will need to repeat steps 6 and 7.

8. After confirming that the belt is locked,
grab the shoulder part of the belt near the
buckle and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt allowing the
slack to feed into the retractor. Remember,
if the lap belt portion is not tight, the child
restraint system will not be secure. It may
help to put your weight on the child
restraint system and/or push on its seat­back while pulling up on the belt (See
illustration).

9. Push and pull the child restraint system in
all directions to check that it is installed
securely.
If the child restraint system is not installed
securely, proceed to step 10.

10. [For front passenger’s seat]
Repeat steps 8 and 9.
[For rear seats]
Adjust the seatback angle forward until
the child restraint system is firmly
secured, and then check that the seatback
is locked in place. Then push and pull the
child restraint system in all directions to
check that it is installed securely.
If your child restraint system requires the
use of a tether strap, fasten the tether strap
in accordance with the following step 11.

11.Latch the tether strap hook (A) of the
child restraint system to the tether anchor
bar (B) and tighten the tether strap so it is
securely fastened.

 Child restraint system tether anchors are

designed only to withstand loads from cor­rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under
no circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching
other items, or equipment to the vehicle.

12. Before putting your child in the restraint,
push and pull the restraint in all directions
to be sure it is firmly secure. Do this
before each use. If the child restraint sys­tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 4
through 11.

 After removing the child restraint system, be

sure to perform the following actions.

• Wind up the seat belt completely
to deactivate the ALR mode.

• Install the head restraint.

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Child restraint systems

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Booster seat

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A- High back booster seat
B- Booster cushion

 To avoid injury to child, do not use the

lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) child restraint installa­tion function when using a booster seat
with the seat belts.

 High back booster seat

1. Remove the head restraint from the loca­tion in which you wish to install a high
back booster seat.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

2. When attaching a high back booster seat
to the front passenger’s seat, adjust the
front passenger seat to the most rearward
position. Also, adjust the seat height to the
lowermost position when the seat height
is adjustable (if so equipped).

3. Place the high back booster seat on the
seat.

4. If your high back booster seat requires the
use of a tether strap, latch the tether strap
hook (A) of the child restraint system to
the tether anchor bar (B) and tighten the
tether strap so it is securely fastened.

 Child restraint system tether anchors are

designed only to withstand loads from cor­rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under
no circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching
other items, or equipment to the vehicle.

5. Sit the child in the high back booster seat.
Fit the seat belt to the high back booster
seat according to the child restraint sys­tem’s manufacturer.

 After removing the high back booster seat,

install the head restraint.

 Booster cushion

 Do not remove the head restraint when

installing a booster cushion.

1. When attaching a booster cushion to the
front passenger’s seat, adjust the front
passenger seat to the most rearward posi­tion. Also, adjust the seat height to the
lowermost position when the seat height
is adjustable (if so equipped).

2. Place the booster cushion on the seat.

3. Sit the child in the booster cushion. Fit the
seat belt to the booster cushion according
to the child restraint system’s manufac­turer.

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Children who have outgrown

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child restraint systems

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Children who have outgrown a child restraint
system should be seated in the rear seat and
wear the seat belt. If the shoulder belt crosses
their face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses
their stomach, a commercially available
booster seat must be used to raise the child so
that the shoulder belt crosses their shoulder
and the lap belt remains positioned low
across their hips. The booster seat should fit
the vehicle seat and have a label certifying
compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint
Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regula­tions.

 Any child who is too small to properly

wear a seat belt must be properly
restrained in an appropriate child
restraint system, to reduce their risk of
serious injury or death in an accident.

 A child should never be left unattended in,

or unsupervised around, your vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, always take
the child out as well.

 Children can die from heat stroke if left or

trapped inside the vehicle, especially on
hot days.

 Keep your vehicle locked when not in use.

Keep your vehicle keys away from chil­dren.

Maintenance and inspection
of seat belts

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Regularly check your seat belt buckles and
their release mechanisms for positive engage­ment and release of the latch plate. Check the
retractors for automatic locking when in the
Automatic Locking Retractor function.

The entire seat belt assembly should be
replaced if the webbing shows any obvious
cuts, tears, increase in thickness in any sec­tion of the webbing from broken fibers, or
severe fading from sunlight. All of these con­ditions indicate a weakening of the belt,
which may adversely affect seat belt perfor­mance in an accident.

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts

 Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of the seat belt assemblies. This work
should be done by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Failure to have
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
perform the work could reduce the effec­tiveness of the belts and could result in a
serious injury or death in an accident.

 Never use an organic solvent to clean the

seat belt webbing. Do not attempt to
bleach or re-dye the seat belt webbing.
These may weaken the seat belt webbing,
increasing risk of injury or death in an
accident.
Clean seat belt webbing only with mild
soap or detergent solution and rinse it
with lukewarm water, and dry the seat
belt webbing completely before retracting
it.

Supplemental Restraint Sys­tem (SRS) - airbag

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This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

NOTE

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 The SOS emergency assistance (if so

equipped) is designed to operate when any of
the airbags deploy or severe collision occurs.
Refer to “Telematics Control Unit (TCU)”

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on page 3-5.

The SRS front airbags are designed to supple­ment the primary protection of the driver and
front passenger seat belt systems by provid­ing those occupants with protection against
head and chest injuries in certain moderate to
severe frontal collisions. The SRS front air­bags, together with sensors at the front of the
vehicle and sensors attached to the front
seats, form an advanced airbag system.

The SRS driver’s knee airbag is designed to
supplement the primary protection of the
driver’s seat belt system. It can reduce the
forward movement of the driver’s lower legs
and provide increased overall body protection
in certain moderate to severe frontal colli­sions.

The SRS side airbags and the curtain airbags
are also designed to supplement the seat belts.
The SRS side airbags provide the driver and
front passenger with protection against chest
injuries by deploying the bag on the side
impacted in moderate to severe side impact
collisions.

The SRS curtain airbags provide the driver
and the passengers on the front seat and the
rear outboard seats with protection against
head injuries by deploying the curtain airbag
on the side impacted in moderate to severe
side impact collisions and by deploying both
curtain airbags when a rollover is detected.
The curtain airbags are also designed to help
reduce the risk of complete and partial ejec­tion from the vehicle through side windows
in both side impact and rollover type acci­dents.

The SRS airbags are NOT a substitute for use
of the seat belts. For maximum protection in
all types of accidents, seat belts must
ALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives
or rides in this vehicle (with infants and small
children in an appropriate child restraint sys­tem in the rear seat, and older children buck­led in the rear seat). Refer to “Child restraint
systems” on page 4-21.

 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS

WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT PROPERLY
EVEN WITH AN AIRBAG.

• Seat belts help keep the driver and pas­sengers properly positioned. This
reduces the risk of injury in all collisions,
and reduces the risk of serious injuries or
death when the airbags inflate.
During sudden braking just before a col­lision, an unrestrained or improperly
restrained driver or front passenger can
move forward into direct contact with, or
within close proximity to, the airbag
when it begins to inflate.
The beginning stage of airbag inflation is
the most forceful and can cause serious
injuries or death if the occupant comes in
contact with the airbag at this time.

• Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in
rear impact collisions, and in lower­speed frontal collisions because the air­bags are not designed to inflate in those
situations.

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

 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE

PROPERLY SEATED.

• A driver or front passenger sitting too
close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during airbag deployment can be
seriously injured or killed.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

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Airbag

• Airbags inflate very quickly and with
great force. If the driver and front pas­senger are not properly seated and
restrained, the airbag may not provide
the proper protection, and can cause
serious injuries or death when it inflates.

• To reduce the risk to the driver of serious
injury or death due to a deploying
driver’s airbag, always properly wear
your seat belt and adjust the driver’s
seat as far back as possible, maintaining
a position that still allows the driver to
have good control of the steering wheel,
brake, accelerator, and other vehicle con­trols.

• To reduce the risk to the front passenger
of serious injury or death from a deploy­ing passenger’s airbag, make sure the
passenger always wears the seat belt
properly, remains seated upright and all
the way back in the seat, and positions
the seat as far back as possible.

• Seat all infants and children in the rear
seat, properly restrained in an appropri­ate child restraint system.

 Airbags inflate very quickly and with

great force. Do not sit on the edge of the
seat or sit with your lower legs too close to
the instrument panel, or lean your head or
chest close to the steering wheel or the
instrument panel.

 Do not put your feet or legs on or against

the instrument panel.

 Infants and small children should never

ride unrestrained, or lean against the
instrument panel. They should never ride
held in your arms or on your lap. They
can be seriously injured or killed in an
accident, especially when the airbags
inflate. Seat all infants and children in the
rear seat, properly restrained in an appro­priate child restraint system. Refer to
“Child restraint systems” on page 4-21.

 NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas­senger seat. This places the infant too
close to the passenger’s airbag. During
deployment of that airbag, the infant can
be seriously injured or killed.
Rear-facing child restraint systems or
infant restraint systems must only be used
in the rear seat.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARN I N G

 FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat
whenever possible. If they must be used in
the front passenger seat, move the seat to

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the most rearward position and make sure
the child stays in the child restraint sys­tem, properly restrained. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in serious
injury or death to the child.

 Older children should be seated in the

rear seat with their seat belt properly
worn, and with an appropriate booster
seat if needed.
Refer to “Children who have outgrown
child restraint systems” on page 4-31.

How the Supplemental
Restraint System works

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The SRS includes the following components:

1- Airbag module (Driver)
2- SRS warning light
3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator
4- Front impact sensors
5- Airbag module (Passenger)
6- Airbag module (Driver’s knee)
7- Driver’s seat position sensor
8- Passenger’s seat occupant classifica-

tion sensor system

9- Airbag control unit

10- Side airbag modules
11- Curtain airbag modules
12- Side impact sensors

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever
the ignition switch or the operation mode is
under the following conditions. These include
all of the items listed above and all related
wiring.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S. T.- ke y]
The ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“START” position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The operation mode is in ON.

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The airbags will operate under the same con­ditions as the airbag control unit.

When the impact sensors detect a sufficient

CAUTION

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

front or side impact to deploy the airbag(s),
the appropriate airbag(s) will be deployed.

When the airbag control unit detects rollover
of the vehicle, curtain airbags will be
deployed.

When airbags deploy, some smoke is released
accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke is
not harmful, but do not intentionally inhale
the smoke as it may cause temporary irrita­tion to people with respiratory problems.

An inflated airbag will deflate quickly, so you
may not even notice that the airbag was
inflated.
Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver
from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle,
and does not prevent people from leaving the
vehicle.

 Airbags inflate very quickly and with great

force. In certain situations, contact with an
inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abra­sions, and bruises.

Driver’s seat position sensor

The driver’s seat position sensor is attached
to the seat rail and provides the airbag control

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unit with information on the seat’s fore-aft
position. The airbag control unit controls
deployment of the driver’s front airbag in
accordance with the information it receives
from this sensor.
If there is a problem involving the driver’s
seat position sensor, the SRS warning light in
the instrument panel will come on. Refer to
“SRS warning light/display” on page 4-37.

 If the SRS warning light or warning dis-

play comes on, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer immediately.

 Please observe the following instructions

to ensure that the driver’s seat position
sensor can operate correctly.

• Adjust the seat to the correct position,
and sit well back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.

• Do not recline the seatback more than
necessary when driving.

• Do not place metallic objects or luggage
under the front seat.

 If the vehicle is involved in a severe

impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as
soon as possible.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Passenger’s seat occupant clas­sification sensor system

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The passenger’s seat occupant classification
sensor system is attached to the front passen­ger seat cushion and provides the airbag con­trol unit with information regarding the
occupant on the front passenger seat. The air­bag control unit controls deployment of the
passenger’s front airbag in accordance with
the information it receives from this system.
The passenger’s front airbag will not deploy
in an impact when the system senses no occu­pant on the front passenger’s seat or a child in
a child restraint system. In this case, the pas­senger airbag off indicator will come on.
Refer to “Passenger’s airbag off indicator” on
page 4-36.
If there is a problem involving the passen­ger’s seat occupant classification sensor sys­tem, the SRS warning light in the instrument
panel will come on. Refer to “SRS warning
light/display” on page 4-37.

 If any of the following conditions occur,

you should immediately have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer as soon as possible:

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

• The SRS warning light does not initially
come on when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is under the following
conditions.

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[Except for vehicles equipped with the
F. A. S. T.- ke y ]
The ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“START” position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The operation mode is in ON.

• The SRS warning light does not go out
after several seconds.

• The SRS warning light comes on while
you are driving.

 To ensure that the passenger’s seat occu-

pant classification sensor system can sense
correctly, observe the following instruc­tions. Failure to follow these instructions
can adversely affect the performance of
the passenger’s airbag system.

• Adjust the seat to the correct position,
and sit well back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.

• Do not recline the seatback more than
necessary.

• Never have more than one person (adult
or child) sitting on the seat.

• Do not place anything between the seat
and the floor console.

• When attaching a child restraint system,
secure it firmly.

• Do not place luggage or other objects on
the seat.

• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.

• Do not modify or replace the seat and
seat belt.

• Do not place luggage or other objects
under the seat.

• Do not place and use an electronic device
such as a computer on the seat.

• Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other objects into
it.

• Do not remove the seat cushion skin.

• If any liquid is spilled on the seat, wipe it
and dry the seat immediately.

 If the vehicle is involved in a severe

impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as
soon as possible.

Passenger’s airbag off indicator

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The passenger’s airbag off indicator is
located in the instrument panel.

The indicator normally comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON, and goes
out a few seconds later. In the following situ­ations, the indicator will stay on to show that
the passenger front airbag is not operational.

 The front passenger’s seat is not occu-

pied.

 The system senses that a child is using a

child restraint system on the front passen­ger’s seat.

When the passenger’s seat occupant classifi­cation sensor system sense there is a person
seated in the front passenger’s seat, the indi­cator goes out to show that the passenger’s
front airbag is operational.

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WARN I N G

 If any of the following conditions occur,

WARN I N G

NOTE

you should immediately have the airbag
system in your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as
soon as possible:

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator
comes on when an adult is sitting on the
front passenger seat.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does
not come on when the front passenger
seat is not occupied.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does
not come on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the oper­ation mode is put in ON.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does
not come on when a child is in a child
restraint system on the front passenger’s
seat.

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator
comes on and goes out repeatedly.

 Do not attach any accessory to your vehi-

cle that makes the passenger’s airbag off
indicator difficult or impossible to see.
You must be able to see the passenger’s
airbag off indicator and verify the status
of the passenger’s airbag system.

SRS warning light/display

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There is a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) warning light on the instrument panel.

The system checks itself every time the igni­tion switch is turned to the “ON” position or
the operation mode is put in ON. The SRS
warning light will come on for several sec­onds and then go out. This is normal and
means the system is working properly.
If there is a problem involving one or more of
the SRS components, the warning light will
come on and stay on. At the same time, the
warning display will appear on the informa­tion screen in the multi-information display.
The SRS warning light/display is shared by
the SRS airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner
system.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

 If any of the following conditions occur,

there may be a problem with the SRS air­bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners, and
they may not function properly in a colli­sion or may suddenly activate without a
collision:

• Even when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON, the SRS warn­ing light does not come on or it remains
on.

• The SRS warning light and/or the warn­ing display comes on while driving.

The SRS airbags and seat belt pre-ten­sioners are designed to help reduce the
risk of serious injury or death in certain
collisions. If either of the above conditions
occurs, immediately have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.

 On vehicles equipped with the SOS emer-

gency assistance, if the SOS emergency
assistance system operates, the SRS warning
light illuminates.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Driver

Front passenger

Driver’s and passenger’s front
airbag system

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The driver’s airbag is located under the pad­ded cover in the middle of the steering wheel.

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The front passenger’s airbag is contained in
the instrument panel above the glove com­partment. The driver’s airbag and the front
passenger’s airbag are designed to deploy at
the same time. However, the front passen­ger’s airbag does not deploy when the front
passenger seat is not occupied or when the
system senses that a child is in the child
restraint system.

designed to deploy at the same time as the
driver’s front airbag.

Driver’s knee airbag system

The driver’s knee airbag is located under the
steering wheel. The driver’s knee airbag is

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Head-on collision with a solid wall at speeds of approx. 15 mph (25 km/h)
or higher

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

Deployment of front airbags

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

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The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are
designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a
moderate to severe frontal impact. A typical
condition is shown in the illustration to the
left.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are
designed to deploy only in certain moderate
to severe frontal collisions within the shaded
area between the arrows in the illustration to
the right.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag
will deploy if the impact to the vehicle’s main
structure is above a specific threshold level.
The threshold level is approximately 15 mph
(25 km/h) for a frontal collision straight into a
solid flat wall that does not bend or deform. If
the impact to the vehicle’s main structure is
below this threshold level, the front airbags
and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy. This
threshold level may also be higher if the vehi­cle hits something that absorbs the impact,
either by bending or moving (for example,

another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard
rail).
The initial stage of airbag inflation is the
most forceful, and can cause serious injury or
death if you are too close to the deploying air­bag. Accordingly, it is important that you
always wear the available seat belt.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other
narrow object

Collision where the vehicle slides under the
rear body of a truck

Oblique frontal impact

Rear end collision to your vehicle

Side collision to your vehicle

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

The front airbags and driver’s
knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY
when …

they cannot provide protection to the occu­pants.
Some typical situations are shown in the
illustration.

In certain types of front collisions, the front

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airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not
deploy, even if the deformation of the body
seems to be large, because the vehicle’s body
structure is designed to absorb the impact and
deform in order to help protect the occupants.
Some typical situations where the front air­bags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy
are shown in the illustrations.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air­bag do not protect the occupant in all types of
frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your
seat belts properly.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air­bag do not protect the occupants in all types
of collisions, be sure to always wear your seat
belts properly.

The front airbags and driver’s
knee airbag ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when
…

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are
not designed to deploy in situations where

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The front airbags and driver’s

WARN I N G

Collision with an elevated median/island or
curb

Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole

Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the
ground

WARN I N G

knee airbag MAY DEPLOY when
…

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag
may deploy if the underside of the vehicle
suffers a moderate to severe impact (under­carriage impact). Some typical situations are
shown in the illustration.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air­bag may deploy in certain types of unex­pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations,
and these unexpected impacts can move you
out of position, it is important to always wear
your seat belts properly. When worn properly,
seat belts can help maintain your distance
from the airbags when they begin to inflate.
The initial stage of airbag inflation is the
most forceful and can cause serious injury or
death if you are close to the deploying airbag.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

 Do not set anything on, or attach anything

to, the instrument panel above the glove
compartment. Such items could strike and
injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

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 Do not attach accessories to, or put them

in front of, the windshield. They could
restrict the airbag inflation, or strike and
injure an occupant, when the airbag
inflates.

 Do not attach additional keys or accesso-

ries (hard, pointed or heavy objects) to the
ignition key. Such objects could prevent
the driver’s knee airbag from inflation
normally or could be propelled to cause
serious injury if the airbag inflates.

 Do not attach anything to the steering

wheel’s padded cover, such as trim mate­rial, badges, etc. These could strike and
injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARN I N G

 Do not attach accessories to the lower por-

tion of the driver’s side instrument panel.
Such objects could prevent the driver’s
knee airbag from inflating normally or

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could be propelled to cause serious injury
if the airbag inflates.

 Do not attempt to remove, install, disas-

semble or repair the SRS airbags.

 Do not place objects, such as packages or

pets, between the airbags and the driver
or the front passenger. Such objects can
adversely affect airbag performance, or
cause serious injury or death when the
airbag deploys.

 Immediately after airbag inflation, some

parts of the airbag system will be hot. Do
not touch them. You could otherwise be
burned.

 The airbag system is designed to work

only once. After the airbags deploy, they
will not work again. They must promptly
be replaced and the entire airbag system
must be inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Side airbag system Curtain airbag system

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The side airbags (A) are contained in the
driver and front passenger seatbacks.
The side airbag is designed to inflate only on
the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even
with no passenger in the front seat.

There is a symbol on the seatbacks that are
equipped with side airbags.

The curtain airbags are contained in the front
pillar, the rear pillar and the side sections of
the roof.
The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only
on the side of the vehicle that is impacted,
even with no passenger in the seat.
Also, when the airbag control unit detects
rollover of the vehicle, the curtain airbags
will deploy.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

WARN I N G

 The side airbags and curtain airbags can

cause serious injury or death to anyone
too close to the airbag when it deploys. To
reduce the risk of injury from a deploying
side airbag or curtain airbag, driver and
front passenger must be properly
restrained and seated well back, upright,
and in the middle of the seat. Do not lean
against the door.

 In order to reduce the risk of injury from

a deploying side airbag, do not allow any
rear seat passengers to hold onto the back
of either front seat. Special care should be
taken with children.

 Do not place any objects around the area

where the side airbags deploy. Such
objects can interfere with proper side air­bag deployment, and cause injury during
deployment of the side airbag.

 Do not place stickers, labels or additional

trim on the back of either front seat. They
can interfere with proper side airbag
deployment.

 Do not attach a microphone (A) or any

other object around the part where the
curtain airbag (B) deploys, such as on the
windshield, side door glass or front and
rear pillars and roof side rail. When the
curtain airbag inflates, the microphone or
other object may be hurled with great
force or the curtain airbag may not inflate
correctly, resulting in death or serious
injury.

 Do not put a hanger or any heavy or

pointed object on the coat hook. If the cur­tain airbag was activated, any such item
could be propelled away with great force
and could prevent the curtain airbag from
inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly
on the coat hook (without using a hanger).
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp
objects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.

 Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats

that have side airbags. Covers can inter­fere with proper side airbag deployment
and adversely affect side airbag perfor­mance.

 Never install a rear-facing child restraint

system in the front passenger seat. Rear­facing child restraint systems MUST
ONLY be used in the rear seat.

 Front-facing child restraint systems

should also be used ONLY in the rear seat.
If a front-facing child restraint system
must be used in the front passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible, and
make sure that the child stays in the child
restraint system, properly restrained and
away from the door.

 Do not allow a child to lean against or sit

close to the passenger door, even if the
child is seated in a child restraint system.
The child’s head should also not lean
against or be close to the section of the
seatback where the side airbag and cur­tain airbag are located. It is dangerous if
the side airbag or curtain airbag deploys.
Failure to follow all of these instructions
could lead to serious injury or death to the
child.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARN I N G

Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the
vehicle body’s side structure

When the vehicle detects rollover of the vehicle
(Curtain airbag only)

 Work done on or in the vicinity of the side

airbag or curtain airbag components
should be done only by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer. There is a risk

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of a serious injury or death. Improper
work methods can cause accidental side
airbag or curtain airbag deployment, or
render a side airbag or curtain airbag
inoperable. Either of these situations
could result in serious injury or death.

Deployment of side airbag and
curtain airbag

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The side airbag and curtain airbag
ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY
when...

The side airbag and curtain airbag are
designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a
moderate to severe side impact to the middle
of the passenger compartment.
Also when the vehicle detects rollover of the
vehicle, the curtain airbags will deploy.
Typical situations are shown in the illustra­tion.

The seat belts in your vehicle are your pri­mary means of protection in an accident. The
SRS side airbags and curtain airbags are
designed to provide additional protection.
Therefore, for your safety and the safety of all
occupants, be sure to always wear your seat
belts properly.

The side airbag and curtain airbag
MAY NOT DEPLOY when...

In certain types of side collisions, the side air­bag and curtain airbag may not deploy, even
if the deformation of the body seems to be
large, because the vehicle’s body structure is
designed to absorb the impact and to deform
in order to help protect the occupants. There
are also cases where the side airbag and cur­tain airbag may not deploy at the same time,
depending on the location of the impact.
Some typical situations where the side air­bags and curtain airbags may not deploy are
shown in the illustrations.

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Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do

Side impact in an area away from the passenger
compartment

Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle
collision with the side of vehicle

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other
narrow object

Oblique side impact

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof (Side airbag
only)

Head-on collision

Rear end collision to your vehicle

Pitch end over end

not protect the occupant in all types of side
collisions, be sure to always wear the seat
belts properly.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do
not protect the occupant in all types of colli­sions, be sure to always wear your seat belts
properly.

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The side airbag and curtain airbag
ARE NOT DESIGNED TO
DEPLOY when...

The side airbag and curtain airbag are not
designed to deploy in situations where they
cannot provide protection to the occupants.
Some typical situations are shown in the
illustration.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARN I N G

NOTE

WARN I N G

NOTE

SRS servicing

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 Any maintenance performed on or near

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the components of the SRS should be per­formed only by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer. Do not permit anyone else
to do any service, inspection, maintenance
or repair on any SRS components or wir­ing. Similarly, no part of the SRS should
ever be handled, removed or disposed by
anyone except an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
Improper work methods on the SRS com­ponents or wiring could result in an acci­dental airbag deployment or could make
the SRS inoperable. Either of these situa­tions could result in serious injury or
death.

 Do not modify your steering wheel or any

other SRS component or related vehicle
part. For example, replacement of the
steering wheel, or modifications to the
front bumper or body structure can
adversely affect SRS performance and
may lead to injury.

 If your vehicle has received any damage,

you should have the SRS inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to
make sure it is in proper working order.

 Do not modify your front seats, center pil-

lar or center console. Such modifications
can adversely affect SRS performance and
may lead to injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open
seam in the seat fabric near the side air­bag, have the seat inspected by an autho­rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 If you have found any scratch, crack or

damage to the portion of the front and
rear pillars and roof side rail, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 When you transfer ownership of the vehicle

to another person, we urge you to alert the
new owner that it is equipped with the SRS
and refer that owner to the applicable sec­tions in this owner’s manual.

 If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle,

we urge you to first take it to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer so that the SRS can
be made safe for disposal.

 If any of the following parts needs to be

modified for use by a handicapped person,
the advanced airbag system will be greatly
affected. Please consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

• Driver’s seat

• Front passenger seat

• Front seat belt

• Steering wheel

• Instrument panel

[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.]

To contact Mitsubishi Motors North
America, Inc.
call 1-888-648-7820 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 689040
Franklin, TN 37068

[For vehicles sold in Canada]

To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of
Canada, Inc.
call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 41009
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]

To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of
Caribbean, Inc.
call 1-787-251-8715 or write to:

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,
Inc.
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 192216
SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216

[For vehicles sold in Guam]

To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc.
call [phone] or write to:

Triple J Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 6066
TAM UN ING
GUAM 96931

[For vehicles sold in Saipan]

To contact Triple J Motors
call [phone] or write to:

Triple J Motors
P.O. Box 500487
SAIPAN, MP96950-0487

[For vehicles sold in American Samoa]

To contact Pacific Marketing Inc.
call 684 (699) 9140 or write to:

Pacific Marketing, Inc.
P.O. Box 698
PAGO PAGO,
AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799

Warning label

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Occupant restraint warning labels for the SRS
are located in the vehicle as shown in the
illustration.

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* - Located in the passenger’s side as well.

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Features and controls

Keys .................................................................................................5-3

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-4

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)..............................................5-6

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)

(if so equipped) ..........................................................................5-13

Door locks ......................................................................................5-34

Power door locks ...........................................................................5-37

Child safety locks for rear door .....................................................5-38

Liftgate ...........................................................................................5-38

Theft-alarm system ........................................................................5-40

Power window control ...................................................................5-43

Power panoramic sunroof (if so equipped).....................................5-46

Parking brake .................................................................................5-50

Steering wheel height and reach adjustment ..................................5-54

Inside rearview mirror ...................................................................5-55

Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-57

Ignition switch ...............................................................................5-60

Starting the engine .........................................................................5-61

Turbocharger operation ..................................................................5-63

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ...................................5-63

S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped) .....................5-70

4-wheel drive operation .................................................................5-72

Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation ........5-75

Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles ......................5-75

Service brake .................................................................................5-76

Brake auto hold (if so equipped) ....................................................5-77

Hill start assist ................................................................................5-79

Brake assist system ........................................................................5-80

Active Yaw Control (AYC) ........................................................... 5-81

Anti-lock braking system ..............................................................5-82

Electric power steering system (EPS) ...........................................5-84

Active stability control (ASC) .......................................................5-85

Cruise control ................................................................................5-87

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped).............. 5-92

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) .............................. 5-105

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)

(if so equipped)........................................................................ 5-114

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) .......................5-120

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) .......................5-123

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ................................... 5-126

Rear-view camera ........................................................................5-131

Multi Around Monitor (if so equipped)........................................5-133

Instrument cluster ........................................................................ 5-142

Multi-information display ...........................................................5-144

Indicator light, warning light, and information

screen display list .....................................................................5-164

Indicators .....................................................................................5-185

Warning lights ..............................................................................5-186

Information screen display .........................................................5-188

Head Up Display (HUD) (if so equipped)....................................5-189

Combination headlights and dimmer switch ............................... 5-194

Turn signal lever .......................................................................... 5-203

Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................................5-204

ECO mode switch ........................................................................ 5-204

Front fog light switch (if so equipped).........................................5-204

Wiper and washer switch .............................................................5-205

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Features and controls

Electric rear window defogger switch ......................................... 5-211

Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped)............................. 5-212

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Horn switch ................................................................................. 5-213

USB input terminal ...................................................................... 5-213

Sun visors .................................................................................... 5-214

12 V power outlets ......................................................................5-215

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Interior lights ............................................................................... 5-222

Storage spaces .............................................................................5-225

Drink holders ............................................................................... 5-227

Bottle holders ..............................................................................5-227

Cargo area cover (if so equipped) ................................................5-228

Assist grips .................................................................................. 5-229

Coat hooks ................................................................................... 5-229

Luggage hooks ............................................................................5-230

Convenient hook .........................................................................5-230

Luggage floor board ................................................................... 5-230

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Wireless Control System (if so equipped)............... 5-216

Keys

NOTE

NOTE

Keys

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Type 1

Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.
Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.

1- Key for the electronic immobilizer and

keyless entry system

2- Key number plate

Type 2

Two F.A.S.T.-keys and two emergency keys
are provided.
Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergency
key in a safe place together as a set of spare
keys.

1- F.A.S.T.-key

(with electronic immobilizer and key-

less entry system function)
2- Emergency key
3- Key number plate

 The key (except for the emergency key) is a

precision electronic device with a built-in
signal transmitter. Please observe the follow­ing in order to prevent damage.

• Do not leave where it may be exposed to
heat caused by direct sunlight, such as on
top of the dashboard.

• Do not take the key apart.

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

• Keep the key dry.

• Keep away from magnetic objects such as
key rings.

• Keep away from devices that produce mag­netism, such as audio systems, computers
and televisions.

• Keep away from devices that emit strong
electromagnetic waves, such as cellular
phones, wireless devices and high fre­quency equipment (including medical
devices).

• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.

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

 If you lose your key, to prevent the theft of

the vehicle immediately contact an autho­rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
If you notify an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer of the key number, they can
make a new key. The key number is stamped
on the key number plate. Keep the key num­ber plate in a safe place separate from the
key itself.

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Features and controls 5-3

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

CAUTION

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

 No keys other than those registered in

advance can be used to start the engine.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 5-4.
Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): “Electronic

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immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)” on
page 5-27.

 When the theft-alarm is in the system opera-

tional status, the alarm operates if a door or
liftgate is opened after using the key, the
door lock knob or the power door lock
switch to unlock the vehicle.

 The system does not enter the preparation

state if the keyless entry system or the
F.A.S.T.-key was not used to lock the vehi­cle.

Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)

N00509101905

 Do not make any alterations or additions to

the immobilizer system. Alterations or addi­tions could cause failure of the immobilizer.

[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
For information on operations for vehicles
equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, refer to
“Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter

(F.A.S.T.-key): Electronic immobilizer (Anti­theft starting system)” on page 5-27.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S. T.- ke y]
The electronic immobilizer is designed to sig­nificantly reduce 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.

 In the following cases, the vehicle may not

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

• When the key contacts a key ring or other
metallic or magnetic object

• When the key grip contacts metal of
another key

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

In cases like the above, move the offending
object(s) away from the key and turn the key
back to the “ACC” or “OFF” position. Then
try to start the engine again. If the engine
does not start, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

 The key may not operate properly when it is

near an object or facility that emits strong
electromagnetic waves.

5-4 Features and controls

 Electronic immobilizer is not compatible

NOTE

NOTE

with commercially available remote starting
systems. Use of commercially available
remote starting systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security pro­tection.

 A system failure is suspected when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the “START” posi­tion, and the engine does not start. In such a
case, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.

Replacement keys

Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle’s electronics can be used to start the
vehicle.

If you lose the key, you can order a key from
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by
referring to the key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the
vehicle keys must be changed.
Take your vehicle and all remaining keys to
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to
have your ID code changed.

Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)

Additional keys

To add a key, you must already have two reg­istered keys. You need to register the ID code
to the vehicle.
Registering the ID code can be done by your­self (except for vehicles sold in Canada), or
by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
For you to register the ID code yourself, fol­low the “Customer key programming” proce­dure below.
If you choose to have your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID
code, take your vehicle and all remaining
keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

 You are provided with two keys, but you

may register up to eight keys.

Customer key programming
(Except for vehicles sold in
Canada)

N00562201208

You can program new keys to the system if
you have two valid (already registered) keys
and blank immobilizer key (specially cut for

your vehicle at your Mitsubishi Motors
dealer) by doing the following:

1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition
switch and turn the key to the “ON” posi­tion for 5 seconds.

2. Turn the key to the “OFF” position and
remove the first key.

3. Within 30 seconds of removing the first
key, insert the second valid key into the
ignition and turn it to the “ON” position.
Approximately 10 seconds later, the
immobilizer display will start to blink.

4. When the immobilizer display starts
blinking, turn the second valid key to the
“OFF” position and remove it. Within
30 seconds after doing so, insert a blank
immobilizer key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the “ON” position. Perform
this operation no more than 30 seconds
after the immobilizer display starts blink­ing. When registration of the ID code is
complete, the immobilizer display will
come on for 30 seconds then go off. If an
error occurs, the blinking immobilizer dis­play will go off during the procedure.

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Features and controls 5-5

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

NOTE

CAUTION

5. If you wish to register another key, per­form the process again from step 1.

 Perform the operation when the interrupt dis-

play screen is not showing. The interrupt dis­play screen may prevent you from seeing the

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immobilizer display.

 It is not possible to register a key if:

• the immobilizer display goes off during the
procedure

• the immobilizer display does not come on
within 30 seconds after step 4.

 The procedure will be terminated automati-

cally if:

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses
from the moment when the first key is
turned to the “OFF” position to the moment
when the second key is turned to the “ON”
position

• a period of 30 seconds or longer elapses
from the moment when the second key is
turned to the “OFF” position to the moment
when the blank immobilizer key is turned
to the “ON” position

 To use the new keys, it is necessary to regis-

ter the key with both the electronic immobi­lizer and keyless entry system.
Also refer to “Keyless entry system: Cus­tomer key programming” on page 5-9.

General information

N00562301094

Your electronic immobilizer operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communi­cations Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehi­cles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada
Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This
device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules
and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two con­ditions.

 This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

 Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to oper­ate the equipment.

Keyless entry system (if so

equipped)

N00509002174

Press the key buttons to lock or unlock the
doors and the liftgate.
It can also help you signal for attention by
setting off the panic alarm.

1-

LOCK ( ) button

2-

UNLOCK ( ) button
3- PANIC button
4- Indicator light

To lock

Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the
doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will also blink once.

5-6 Features and controls

NOTE

 If you press the LOCK button (1) twice the

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

horn will sound once.

To unlock

changed as required. This is done with the
key removed from the ignition switch.

 The answerback function will not operate if

any of the doors are open.

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

 On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA), the functions can
be adjusted on the screen. For details, refer
to the separate owner’s manual.

Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the
driver’s door only.
Within approximately 2 seconds, press the
UNLOCK button one more time to unlock all
the doors and liftgate.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds.
The turn signal lights will also blink twice.
The front side-marker and parking lights will
also turn on for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to “Welcome light” on page 5-201.

 The door and liftgate unlock function can be

set so that all doors and liftgate unlock when
the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once.
Refer to “Setting of door and liftgate unlock
function” on page 5-8.

Answerback function

The horn and turn signal lights of the keyless
entry system answerback function can be

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Horn deactivation/reactivation

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The answerback function can be set in the
following three ways.
Each time the answerback function is set, a
chime will sound to tell you the condition of
the answerback function.

Number of

chimes

One chime The horn will not sound.
Two chimes The horn will sound.

The horn will sound if the

Four chimes

To change the setting, refer to “Customizing
the keyless entry system” on page 5-10.

LOCK button (1) is pressed
twice within 1 second.

Condition

Turn signal lights deactiva­tion/reactivation

The answerback function can be turned ON
or OFF separately.
To change the setting, refer to “Customizing
the keyless entry system” on page 5-10.

Number of

chimes

One chime One flash Two flashes

Two chimes One flash No flash

Three chimes No flash Two flashes

Four chimes Two flashes One flash

Five chimes No flash One flash

Six chimes Two flashes No flash

Seven

chimes

Features and controls 5-7

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To lock To unloc k

No flash No flash

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Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

 On vehicles equipped with the SDA, the

functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.

Setting of door and liftgate

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unlock function

The door and liftgate unlock function can be
set to the following two conditions.
Each time the door and liftgate unlock func­tion is set, a chime will sound to tell you the
condition of the door and liftgate unlock
function.

Number of

chimes

One chime

Two chimes

When the UNLOCK button
(2) is pressed one time, all
doors and the liftgate unlock.

When the UNLOCK button
(2) is pressed one time, only
the driver’s door unlocks.
Within approximately 2 sec­onds, press the UNLOCK
button one more time to
unlock all the doors and the
liftgate. [Factory setting]

Condition

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To change the setting, refer to “Customizing
the keyless entry system” on page 5-10.

 On vehicles equipped with the SDA, the

functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.

Using the panic alarm

N00543701086

If you are near your vehicle and feel threat­ened, you may activate the alarm to call atten­tion as follows:

1. Press the PANIC button (3) for more than
1 second.

2. The headlights will blink on and off and
the horn will sound intermittently for
approximately 3 minutes.

3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on
the key.

Replacement keys

N00543801104

Only keys programmed with the vehicle’s
electronics can lock or unlock all doors and
the liftgate.

If you lose the key, you can order a key from
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer by
referring to the key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID code for the
key must be changed.
Take your vehicle and all keys to your autho­rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have your
ID code changed.

Additional keys

N00543901075

To add a key, you must already have one reg­istered key.
Registering the ID code can be done by your­self or by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. For you to register the ID code your­self, follow the “Customer key program­ming” procedure below.
If you choose to have your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer register the ID
code, take your vehicle and any remaining
keys to your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

 You are provided with two keys, but you

may register up to eight keys.

5-8 Features and controls

Customer key programming

NOTE

NOTE

(Except for vehicles sold in
Canada)

N00544001288

You can program new keys to the system if
you have one valid (already registered) key
by doing the following:

1. Have available all (current and new) keys
you wish to register.

2. Using a valid (already registered) key,
activate the registration mode according
to the following steps. Steps ii to iv
should be completed within 8 seconds.

i) Press and hold the

UNLOCK button (2)
for 4 to 8 seconds.

ii) While holding the

UNLOCK button (2),
press the LOCK but­ton (1).

iii) While holding the

UNLOCK button (2),
release the LOCK
button (1).

iv) Release the

UNLOCK button (2).

 ID codes for all keys except for the key used

in step 2 are erased and the answerback func­tion (door is locked and unlocked) informs
you that the registration mode has been acti­vated.

3. Within 60 seconds after step 2, complete
the following ID code registration opera­tion using the next key you wish to regis­ter within 4 seconds.

i) Press both the LOCK

and UNLOCK but­tons for 2 seconds.

ii) Release both the

LOCK and UNLOCK
buttons for 1 second.

iii) Press the UNLOCK

button. The answer­back function informs
you that the ID code
registration of the key
is completed.

4. To register the ID codes of additional
keys, repeat step 3 within 60 seconds after
step 3.

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

5. If no ID code of a key is registered within
60 seconds after step 3, the registration
mode is canceled and the normal mode
returns.

 Be sure to press the buttons correctly when

performing the procedures. If you perform
the procedures incorrectly, the registered ID
code information could be deleted or the set­tings could be changed unintentionally. If the
registered ID code information is deleted,
register the keys again.

 For verification purposes, try to lock and

unlock the doors after the registration is
completed.

 The indicator light (4) comes on each time a

button is pressed.

 The keyless entry system does not work if

the key is in the ignition switch.

 The key can be used from approximately

40 feet (12 m) away. However, this distance
may change if your vehicle is near a TV
transmitting tower, a power station, or a
radio station.

 If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed and no

doors or the liftgate are opened within
approximately 30 seconds, the doors and the
liftgate will automatically re-lock.
On vehicles equipped with the SDA, the
functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.

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Features and controls 5-9

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

NOTE

 If the following conditions are observed after

pressing the LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) but­ton on the key, the battery in the key may
need to be replaced.

• The doors and the liftgate cannot be locked
or unlocked.

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• The panic alarm cannot be operated.

• The indicator light (4) is dim or does not
come on.

 If you lose your key, please contact an autho-

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for a replace­ment.

 If you wish to obtain an additional key,

please contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer. A maximum of eight keys can
be programmed for your vehicle.

 To use the new keys, it is necessary to regis-

ter the key with both the electronic immobi­lizer and keyless entry system.
Also refer to “Customer key programming
(Except for vehicles sold in Canada)” on
page 5-5.

Customizing the keyless entry system

You can change the settings for the following functions according to your preferences. When changing a setting, perform the following steps.

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1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position (except for vehicles equipped with the
automatic control) or the “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic control).

3. Complete steps i to iv of the procedure. Steps ii to iv should be completed within 8 seconds.

5-10 Features and controls

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

NOTE

Item Step i Step ii Step iii Step iv Notification

Release the LOCK but­ton (1).

Release the LOCK but­ton (1).

Horn deactiva­tion/reactivation

Turn signal lights
deactivation/reacti­vation

Press and hold the
LOCK button (1) for 4 to
8 seconds.

Press and hold the
UNLOCK button (2) for
4 to 8 seconds.

While holding the
LOCK button (1), press
the UNLOCK button (2).

While holding the
UNLOCK button (2),
press the LOCK button
(1).

While holding the
LOCK button (1),
release the UNLOCK
button (2).

While holding the
LOCK button (1),
release the UNLOCK
button (2).

Chimes
 Page 5-7

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Chimes
 Page 5-7

Setting of door and
liftgate unlock func­tion

 Be sure to press the buttons correctly when performing the procedures. If you perform the procedures incorrectly, the registered ID code information could

be deleted or the settings could be changed unintentionally. If the registered ID code information is deleted, register the keys again.
Refer to “Customer key programming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)” on page 5-9.

General information

Press and hold the
LOCK button (1) for 4 to
8 seconds.

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While holding the
LOCK button (1), press
the UNLOCK button (2).

Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communica­tions Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles

While holding the
UNLOCK button (2),
release the LOCK button
(1).

Release the UNLOCK
button (2).

sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules
(For vehicles sold in Canada). This device
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and

Chimes
 Page 5-8

Features and controls 5-11

Keyless entry system (if so equipped)

CAUTION

WARN I N G

CAUTION

WARN I N G

NOTE

Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS stan­dard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two con­ditions.

 This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference.

 This device must accept any interference

5

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

 Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to oper­ate the equipment.

Procedure for replacing the key
battery

 Do not swallow a coin type battery.

• This product contains coin type battery.
If a coin type battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns and can lead
to death.
There have been cases where a swallowed
battery has caused severe internal burns
in just 2 hours.

• Keep new and used batteries away from
children.

N00544101335

• If the key case does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away
from children.

• If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of a
person's body, seek immediate medical
attention.

 To prevent an explosion or leakage of

flammable liquid or gas:

• Do not replace the battery with an incor­rect type. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.

• Do not dispose of a battery into a fire or
incinerator, or by mechanically crushing
or cutting the battery.

• Do not use, store, or take a battery any
place where it may be exposed to
extremely high temperature or extremely
low air pressure.

 When the key case is opened, be careful to

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

 Dispose of used battery according to regula-

tions for the disposal of battery.

1. Before replacing the battery, remove static
electricity from your body by touching a
metal grounded object.

2. Remove the screw (A) from the key.

3. With the Mitsubishi mark facing you,
insert the cloth-covered tip of a flat blade
screwdriver into the notch in the key 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 key case, the buttons may come out.

5-12 Features and controls

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

+ side

- side

Coin type
battery
CR1620

NOTE

WARN I N G

 The Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) ID number, the Industry Canada (IC)
number and the model number (radio certifi­cation) are indicated in the illustrated posi­tion.

4. Remove the used battery.

5. Install a new battery with the + side (B)
up.

6. Close the key case firmly.

7. Attach the screw (A) removed in step 2.

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

 You may purchase a replacement battery at

an electric appliance store.

 An authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can

replace the battery for you if you prefer.

Free-hand Advanced Secu­rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.­key)

(if so equipped)

N00503101264

The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit­ter (F.A.S.T.-key) enables the doors and the
liftgate to be locked and unlocked, the engine
to be started and the operation mode to be
changed simply by carrying it.
The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as the key
of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page
5-28.

The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the
driver. The F.A.S.T.-key is required for
vehicle operations such as locking and
unlocking the doors and the liftgate,
starting the engine and changing the
operation mode. When leaving the vehi­cle, make sure you are carrying the
F.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.

 Individuals who use implantable pace-

makers or implantable cardiovascular­defibrillators should keep away from the
external and internal transmitters. The
electromagnetic waves used in the
F.A.S.T.-key may affect the operation of
implantable pacemakers and implantable
cardiovascular-defibrillators.

A- External transmitter

B- Internal transmitter

Features and controls 5-13

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

WARN I N G

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

 Individuals using other electro-medical

apparatus besides implantable pacemak­ers and implantable cardiovascular-defi­brillators should check with the
manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm
the effect of the electromagnetic waves

5

used by the F.A.S.T.-key. The electromag­netic waves may affect the operations of
the electro-medical apparatus.

The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.­key can be modified as stated below.
(Keyless entry operations are possible.)
For details, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

• Enabling only the locking and unlocking
of the doors and the liftgate

• Enabling only the starting of the engine

• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key

 The F.A.S.T.-key uses weak electromagnetic

waves.
In cases such as the following, operation
may be improper or unstable.

• The vehicle is near a facility that emits
strong electromagnetic waves, such as a TV
transmitting tower, a power station, a radio
station or an airport

• The key is carried together with other com­munication devices such as cellular phones
or radios, or electrical appliances such as
computers

• The F.A.S.T.-key touches or is covered by a
metal object

• A keyless entry system is being used
nearby

• The battery of the F.A.S.T.-key is run down

• The vehicle is in a location with strong
electromagnetic waves or noise

Use the emergency key in such circum­stances.
Refer to “To operate without using the
F.A.S.T.-key” on page 5-26.

 The F.A.S.T.-key is constantly performing

reception operations in its communication
with the vehicle. This means that the battery
is always running down, regardless of how
often the F.A.S.T.-key is used. The battery
life is approximately 1 to 2 years, depending
on the usage conditions.

 Since the F.A.S.T.-key is constantly perform-

ing reception operations, the reception of
strong electromagnetic waves can accelerate
the running down of the battery. Do not place
near to electrical appliances such as televi­sions or computers.

Operating range of the
F.A .S .T. -k ey

N00503201311

When a person enters the operating range of
the F.A.S.T.-key while carrying the F.A.S.T.­key and presses the driver’s or front passen­ger’s door lock/unlock switch, the liftgate
lock switch or the liftgate open switch, verifi­cation of the ID code is performed.
The doors and the liftgate can be locked and
unlocked and the engine can be started only
when the ID codes of the vehicle and
F.A.S.T.-key match.

 When the battery of the F.A.S.T.-key has run

down or there are strong electromagnetic
waves or noise in the area, the operating
range could decrease or operations could
become unstable.

5-14 Features and controls

Operating range for locking and

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

unlocking the doors and the lift­gate

The operating range is within approximately

2.3 feet (70 cm) of the driver’s and front pas­senger’s door lock/unlock switches, the lift­gate lock switch and the liftgate open switch.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within approxi-

mately 2.3 feet (70 cm) of the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch,
the liftgate lock switch or the liftgate open
switch, the system may not operate if the key
is close to the ground or in a high position.

 If the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating

range, even a person not carrying the
F.A.S.T.-key can lock and unlock the doors
or the liftgate by pressing the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch,
the liftgate lock switch or the liftgate open
switch.

*: Front of the vehicle

Operating range

:

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*: Front of the vehicle

Operating range

:

 Only the doors and the liftgate that detect the

F.A.S.T.-key can be locked and unlocked.

 The system may not operate if the F.A.S.T.-

key is too close to the windshield, door win­dows or liftgate.

Operating range for starting the
engine and changing the opera­tion mode

The operating range is the interior of the
vehicle.

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 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is within the operat-

ing range, it may not be possible to start the
engine and change the operation mode if the
key is in a storage space such as the glove
compartment, on top of the instrument panel,
or in the door pocket or luggage compart­ment.

 Even if the F.A.S.T.-key is inside the vehicle,

it may not be possible to start the engine and
change the operation mode if the key is too
close to a door or door window.

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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

NOTE

NOTE

Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switches

Liftgate switches

NOTE

To operate using the F.A.S.T.­key

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 The outside rearview mirrors automatically

retract or extend when all the doors and lift-

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gate are locked or unlocked using the
F.A.S.T.-key function.
Refer to “Outside rearview mirrors” on page
5-57.

To lo ck

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, press the
driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A), or the liftgate lock
switch (B) within the operating range to lock
all the doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will blink once and the
buzzer will sound once.

 In cases such as the following, the F.A.S.T.-

key does not operate.

• A door or the liftgate is open or ajar.

• The operation mode is not in OFF.

 The liftgate open switch (C) can be used to

confirm that the vehicle is locked properly.
Press the liftgate open switch within approx­imately 3 seconds of locking.

 If the liftgate open switch is pressed 3 sec-

onds or more after the vehicle is locked, the
doors and the liftgate are unlocked.

 The time within which locking confirmation

is possible can be adjusted. See an autho­rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone­link Display Audio (SDA) or the Smart­phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation
system, the function can be adjusted on the
screen. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.

To un loc k

Also refer to “Door locks” on page 5-34,
“Power door locks” on page 5-37, and “Lift­gate” on page 5-38 respectively.

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 Be sure to have the F.A.S.T.-key with you

before locking the vehicle. Even if the
F.A.S.T.-key is left in the vehicle in the glove
compartment or other small storage compart­ment, the vehicle may be locked depending
on the radio waves and other conditions in
the surrounding environment, trapping the
key inside the vehicle.

While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key within the
operating range, you can unlock the doors
and the liftgate by using the F.A.S.T.-key
operation.
The dome light will turn on for 30 seconds.
The turn signal lights will blink twice and the
buzzer will sound twice.

Also refer to “Door locks” on page 5-34,

NOTE

Driver’s door lock/unlock switch

NOTE

Front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch

Liftgate open switch

NOTE

“Power door locks” on page 5-37 and “Lift­gate” on page 5-38 respectively.

Press the driver’s door lock/unlock switch
(A) to unlock only the driver’s door.
Within approximately 2 seconds, press the
driver’s door lock/unlock switch one more
time to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.

 Settings can be changed so that all doors and

the liftgate are unlocked automatically by
pressing the driver’s door lock/unlock switch
once.
Refer to “Setting of door and liftgate unlock
function” on page 5-30.

Press the front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (B) or the liftgate open switch (C) to
unlock all the doors and the liftgate.

Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)

 If the doors and the liftgate are unlocked

using the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch when no doors or the lift­gate are opened within approximately
30 seconds, the doors and the liftgate will
automatically re-lock.

 The amount of time after unlocking until the

vehicle re-locks automatically can be
adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer for details.
On vehicles equipped with the SDA or the
SDA navigation system, the functions can be
adjusted on the screen. For details, refer to
the separate owner’s manual.

 The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate when the

operation mode is not in OFF.

 The doors and the liftgate cannot be

unlocked by using the liftgate open switch
for approximately 3 seconds after locking.

 The time within which locking confirmation

is possible can be adjusted. See an autho­rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
On vehicles equipped with the SDA or the
SDA navigation system, the function can be
adjusted on the screen. For details, refer to
the separate owner’s manual.

 Functions settings can be modified as stated

below.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
for details.
On vehicles equipped with the SDA or the
SDA navigation system, the functions can be
adjusted on the screen. For details, refer to
the separate owner’s manual.

• Activating the operation confirmation func­tion (blinking of the turn signal lights) only
during locking, or only during unlocking.

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