Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2018 Owner's Manual
Outlander Sport
&
RVR
(Canada)
2018 / OWNER’S MANUAL
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
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) P.5-148
Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.5-139
Turn signal lever P.5-149
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.5-150
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch (if so equipped) P.5-143
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch
(if so equipped) P.5-86
Tilt & Telescopic steering lever P.5-41
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-26, 4-33
Horn switch P.5-156
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - front knee
airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-33
Ignition switch (if so equipped)
P.5-16, 5-46
Cruise control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-73
Engine switch (if so equipped)
P.5-16
Wiper and washer switch P.5-150
Rear window wiper and washer
switch P.5-154
Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter
(if so equipped) P.5-56
Instrument cluster P.5-95
FCM ON/OFF switch (if so equipped)
P.5-78
Steering wheel audio remote control
switches (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate owner’s manual.
Hands free switch (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate owner’s manual.
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Instruments and controls
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Overview
Instruments and controls
Air conditioning P.7-4, 7-9, 7-14
Center vents P.7-2
Key slot (if so equipped) P.5-22
Side vents P.7-2
Glove compartment P.5-169
Hazard warning flasher switch P.5-149
Rear window defogger switch P.5-155
Drive mode-selector (if so equipped) P.5-58
Parking brake lever P.9-21
Cup holder P.5-170
Gearshift or selector lever P.5-49, 5-51
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P.3-3
Fuses P.9-25
Engine hood release lever P.9-3
Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.4-6
12V power outlet P.5-159
Multi-information meter
switch P.5-98
Smartphone Link Display Audio (if so equipped)
DISPLAY AUDIO (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate owner’s manual.
USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.5-156
Active stability control (ASC)
OFF switch P.5-70
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Overview 1-2
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Dome light (rear) (if so equipped) P.5-166
Sun visors P.5-158
Vanity mirror P.5-158
Card holder P.5-158
Dome light (front)/Reading lights
P.5-165
Sunshade switch (if so equipped)
P.5-39
Microphone (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate owner’s manual.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- air bag (for front passenger’s seat)
P.4-26, 4-33
Bottle holder P.5-171
Arm rest (if so equipped)
Floor console box P.5-170
12V power outlet P.5-159
Rear seat P.4-7
Arm rest (if so equipped) P.4-7
Cup holder (if so equipped) P.5-170
Cargo area cover (if so equipped) P.5-171
Assist grips P.5-172
Coat hook P.5-172
Interior
Interior
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1-3 Overview
Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch P.5-44
Lock switch P.5-38
Power door lock switch
P.5-30
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - curtain airbags
P.4-37
Power window switch P.5-36
Sunshade illumination dimming control
switch (if so equipped) P.5-167
Seat belts P.4-11
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor P.4-17
Inside rearview mirror P.5-42
HomeLink
®
Wireless Control System (if so
equipped) P.5-159
Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.4-22
Front seat P.4-2
Heated seat (if so equipped) P.4-6
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - side airbag
(for front seats) P.4-37
Cargo room light P.5-167
Head restraints P.4-7
Interior
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Overview 1-4
Luggage compartment
Spare tire P.8-6
Luggage hooks P.5-173
Luggage hooks P.5-173
Hook
Luggage hooks P.5-173
Jack P. 8-5
Tools P.8-5
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Luggage compartment
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1-5 Overview
Outside
Power window P.5-36
Windshield wipers P.5-150
Engine hood P.9-3
Fuel tank filler P.3-3
Outside rearview mirrors P.5-44
Side turn signal lights (if so equipped)
P.5-149, 9-30, 9-35
Front turn signal lights
P.5-149, 9-30, 9-35
Side turn signal lights
P.5-149, 9-30, 9-35
Headlights, high beam
P.5-143, 9-30, 9-33
Front fog lights (if so equipped)
P.5-150, 9-30, 9-35
Headlights, low beam
P.5-139, 9-30, 9-32
Front side-marker lights P.9-30, P.9-34
Parking lights (Type 1) (if so equipped)
P.9-30, P.9-34
Daytime running lights (if so equipped)
P.5-139, P.9-30, P.9-37
Parking lights (Type 2) (if so equipped)
P.9-30, P.9-37
Sensor (if so equipped) [for Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM),
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Automatic High Beam (AHB)]
P.5-78, P.5-86, P.5-143
Rain sensor (if so equipped) P.5-150
Outside
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Overview 1-6
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Liftgate P.5-32
Antenna
High-mounted stop light
P.9-30, 9-39
F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter) (if so
equipped) P.5-11
Keyless entry system P.5-7, 5-25
Locking and unlocking P.5-28
Rear spoiler
Rear window wiper
P.5-154
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.5-93
Tire pressure monitoring system P.5-89
Changing tires P.8-6
Size of tires and wheels P.9-14, 11-5
Tire inflation pressure P.9-18
Tire rotation P.9-19
Tire chains P.9-21
License plate lights
P.5-139, 9-30, 9-39
Back-up light P.9-30, 9-38
Turn signal lights P.5-139, 9-30, 9-37
Tail and stop lights/Rear side-marker lights
P.5-139, 9-30, 9-37
Outside
1-7 Overview
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 5-97.
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
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
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.
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 as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-5764878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.
P. 5-137
P. 5-136
P. 5-136
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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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Anti-lock braking system warning
light
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 5-68.
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.
P. 5-68
SRS warning light
Tire pressure monitoring system warn-
ing light
2-2 Quick index
Immediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the proper
inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-18.)
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.
P. 4-32
P. 5-89
If this problem occurs...
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key.
(except for vehicles equipped
with the F.A.S.T.-key)
Will not turn from “ACC” to “OFF”.
Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT):
Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
The engine does not start when
the engine switch is pressed.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key)
Make sure the F.A.S.T.-key is in the vehicle.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down, and then press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT):
Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position, and then press the engine switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
If this problem occurs...
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P. 5-47
P. 5-20
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The F.A.S.T.-key does not operate.
(for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key)
Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the door.
Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot inside the glove compartment, and then start the
engine or change the operation mode.
P. 5-22
Quick index 2-3
If this problem occurs...
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot shift the selector lever
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from the “P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles with continuously
variable transmission (CVT))
The windows are fogged up.
Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.
P. 5-51
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.
2-4 Quick index
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.
Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.
P. 7-8, 7-13,
7-18
P. 8-2,
P. 9-11
Problem Do this Ref. Page
WARNING
The engine coolant temperature
display “ ” in the multi-infor-
mation display is flashing.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.
Type 1
If this problem occurs...
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Type 2
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow
When trying to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, make sure that there are no people nearby. 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 your vehicle is still stuck after several rocking attempts, call for help.
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 “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”
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 back and forth to free
it.
Quick index 2-5
P. 8-4
P. 8-14
If this problem occurs...
Problem Do this Ref. Page
The brakes are not functioning
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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.
(for vehicles with CVT)
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 lights on the multi-information display will not turn off, or if they
come on frequently, please have the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
P. 5-62,
P. 6-5
P. 5-54
2-6 Quick index
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. 8-6
General information
Fuel selection ...................................................................................3-2
Filling the fuel tank ..........................................................................3-3
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle ....................................3-5
Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts ....................................................3-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...............................3-6
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Fuel selection
WARNING
CAUTION
Fuel selection
Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is equipped with a fuel tank
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filler pipe especially designed to accept only
a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle.
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oline to minimize fuel-injector fouling and
minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent
gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission-control system working properly.
Octane requirement
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.
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.
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. Such fuel can be used in
your vehicle.
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.
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 engine and fuel system.
MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl)
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
NOTE
WARNING
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 you are using
high-sulfur gasoline does not necessarily
mean the vehicle’s emission-control system is
malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer may suggest you try using a
different, lower-sulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem is
fuel-related.
Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems
such as poor 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 as
soon as possible 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 poor starting
and poor acceleration. If these problems
occur, you are advised to add a detergent
additive to the gasoline when you refuel the
vehicle. The additive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine to a normal
condition. Be sure to use a Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine cleaning additive. Using an
unsuitable additive could make the engine
malfunction. For details, please contact the
nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Filling the fuel tank
Filling the fuel tank
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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
car 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.
Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel
contains toxic substances.
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General information 3-3
Filling the fuel tank
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Keep the doors and windows closed while
refueling the vehicle. If they were open,
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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)
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.
3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly
turning the fuel tank filler cap counterclockwise.
1- Remove
2- Close
4. While filling with fuel, hang the fuel cap
cord on the hook located on the inside of
the fuel tank filler door.
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.
5. To fill with fuel 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.
6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do
not try to add more fuel.
3-4 General information
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.
7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler pipe cap
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
CAUTION
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 were loose,
fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.
If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap,
use only the 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 driving several
times. If the indicator does not go off, contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.
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
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
Modification of any onboard com-
puter/control module, including reprogramming, or replacing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
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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 carried out
within the limits prescribed by law, and in
accordance with the guidelines and warnings contained within the documents
accompanying this vehicle.
General information 3-5
Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts
WARNING
CAUTION
Only Mitsubishi Motors approved accessories should be fitted to your vehicle.
Improper installation of electrical parts
could cause fire. Refer to the “Modifica-
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tion/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 non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts affects the driving safety of your
Mitsubishi-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
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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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Seat and restraint systems
Seats .................................................................................................4-2
Seats and restraint systems ..............................................................4-2
Front seats ........................................................................................4-3
Rear seats .........................................................................................4-7
Head restraints .................................................................................4-7
Extending a luggage compartment ..................................................4-9
Seat belts ........................................................................................4-11
Seat belt use during pregnancy ......................................................4-17
Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems ..........................4-17
Child restraint systems ...................................................................4-19
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts ......................................4-26
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag .............................4-26
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Seats
Seats
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1 - Front seat
To adjust the seat forward or backward
Page 4-3
To adjust the seatbacks Page 4-4
To adjust the seat height (Driver’s seat
only) Page 4-5
Heated seat (if so equipped) Page 4-6
2 - Rear seats
Arm rest (if so equipped) Page 4-7
4-2 Seat and restraint systems
Seats and restraint systems
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Your vehicle has seat belts and other 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 appropriate child restraint
systems 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
WARNING
Manual seat
adjustment
Power seat
adjustment
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
death in all motor vehicle accidents. You can
help reduce the risk of injury or death, however, by following the instructions in this
manual.
Do not place objects under the seats. This
could prevent the seat from locking
securely, and it could lead to an accident.
It 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.
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.
Front seats
When sliding the seats, be careful not to
catch your hand or leg.
When sliding or reclining the seat rearward,
pay careful attention to the rear seat passengers.
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.
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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.
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Front seats
WARNING
NOTE
CAUTION
NOTE
To make sure that the seat is securely
locked, try to move it forward or backward without using the adjusting lever.
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Power seat adjustment
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 going dead,
operate the power seat with the engine running.
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
Operate the switch in the direction of the
arrows to adjust the seatback.
1- Move forward
2- Move backward
To prevent the battery from going dead,
operate the power seat with the engine running.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
NOTE
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.
1- Raise
2- Lower
Power seat adjustment
Front seats
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1- Raise or lower the front end of the seat
To adjust the seat height
(Driver’s seat only)
Manual seat adjustment
Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lower
the seat.
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Operate the switch in the direction of the
arrows to raise or lower the seat.
To prevent the battery from going dead,
operate the power seat with the engine running.
2- Raise or lower the back end of the seat
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Front seats
WARNING
CAUTION
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3- Raise or lower the entire seat
Heated seat (if so equipped)
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The heated seats can be operated by pushing
the switch when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON. The indicator light
(A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
1 (HI) - Heater high (for quick heating)
2 - Heater off
3 (LO) - Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
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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Rear seats
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 to be malfunctioning during use.
Rear seats
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Arm rest (if so equipped)
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Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown.
The arm rest includes a cup holder. (Refer to
“Cup holder: For the rear seat” on page
5-170.)
Never sit on the arm rest.
Doing so could damage the arm rest.
Head restraints
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Padded head restraints for the seats 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 your head
restraint, adjust the front seatback to the
upright position, the rear seatback to the normal seating position, and the head restraint to
the proper position. Sit back against the seatback with your head close to the head
restraint.
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Seat and restraint systems 4-7
Head restraints
WARNING
WARNING
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,
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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 front seatback must be adjusted to the upright position, the rear seatback to the normal
seating position, and the head restraint 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
To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,
adjust the head restraint height so that the
center of the restraint is at your eye level
when seated. Any person too tall for the
restraint to reach their eye level when seated
should raise the restraint to the highest locked
position.
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To raise the restraint, pull it straight up.
To lower the restraint, push down on it
while pressing the lock knob (A) in the
direction shown by the arrow.
After adjusting the height, push down on
the restraint to make sure it is locked in
position.
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.
To install
First check that the head restraint is facing in
the right direction as shown in the previous
illustration, and then insert it into the seatback. Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock knob (A) until the restraint
locks into place.
Extending a luggage compartment
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Check that the lock knob (A) is extended out
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.
Extending a luggage compartment
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Never adjust the seats to extend a luggage
compartment while the vehicle is in
motion or on a slope.
The seats could move suddenly and cause
serious injury or an accident.
After returning a seatback to its normal
position, make sure that the seatback is
firmly secured. If the seatback is not
secured, it could move and cause a serious
accident.
Do not allow anyone to ride in the luggage
compartment while the vehicle is in
motion. People who are not properly
seated and restrained can be seriously
injured or killed in an accident.
The luggage compartment in the rear of
the vehicle should never be used as a play
area by children. All children should be
properly restrained in a restraint device
that offers the maximum protection for
their size and age. Refer to “Child
restraint systems” on page 4-19.
The front passenger seat is equipped with
weight sensors. Depending on the weight
detected, the front passenger airbag is disabled or enabled. When folding the rear
seats forward for increased cargo capacity, the front passenger seat and seatback
must be adjusted to assure they are not
contacting the rear seat. In the event the
front seat or seatback is allowed to contact
the folded rear seat, proper operation of
the front passenger airbag system may be
affected.
In the luggage compartment, 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 unsecured objects
entering the passenger compartment from the
luggage compartment during sudden braking can cause serious injury or an accident.
Seatbacks should always be folded and put
back into normal position by an adult. Seat
adjustments by a child could lead to an unexpected accident.
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Seat and restraint systems 4-9
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