Mitsubishi Outlander XL (2012) Owner’s Manual

Introduction

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER.
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
OUTLANDER. 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.

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WAR NI NG

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 OUTLANDER 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.

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CAUTION

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

You will see another important symbol:

NOTE 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.

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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproduc­tive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

©2011 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan

Table of contents

Overview

Quick index

General information

Seat and restraint systems

Features and controls

Vehicle care and maintenance

Customer assistance/

Driving safety

Comfort controls

For emergencies

Reporting Safety Defects

Specifications

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Overview

Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-223

Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch
P.3-139

Steering wheel audio remote control
switches (if so equipped) P.5-120

Bluetooth

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2.0 interface (if so equipped)

P. 3 -2 3 8

Instruments and controls

Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.3-216
Turn signal lever P.3-224
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped) P.3-226

Ignition switch P.3-25, 3-88

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.2-61, 2-71
Horn switch P.3-237

Instrument cluster P.3-161

Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped)
P.3-100, 3-110

Wiper and washer switch P.3-227
Rear window wiper and washer
switch P.3-234

Cruise control switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 -1 4 2

Steering wheel tilt lock lever
P. 3 -8 1

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Hazard warning flasher switch
P.3-225

Built-in cup holder P.3-283

Personal compartment
P.3-279
Fuses P.7-40

Engine hood release lever
P. 7 -4

Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-46, 5-66

Center vents P.5-2

Clock (if so equipped) P.5-136

Overview

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag (for front passenger’s seat)
P.2-61, 2-71

Upper glove compartment
P.3-277

Side vents P.5-2

Lower glove compartment
P. 3 -2 7 7

Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 1 -4

Air conditioning P.5-6, 5-16, 5-25, 5-35

Drive mode-selector (if so equipped)
P. 3 -1 1 4

Rear window defogger switch P.3-236

12 V power outlet P.3-270

Selector lever P.3-94, 3-104

Parking brake lever P.3-80

Overview

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor P.2-45
Dome light (rear) P.3-274, 7-51, 7-75
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

- curtain airbags P.2-78

Cargo room light
P.3-275, 7-51, 7-75

Cargo area cover
(if so equipped)
P.3-287

Quarter trim box (if so equipped)
P.3-282

Luggage floor box (if so equipped)
P.3-283

Arm rest
P.2-15
Cup holder
P.3-285

Interior

Head restraints P.2-26

Seat belts P.2-39

Arm rest P.2-11
Floor console box P.3-280
12 V power outlet P.3-270
USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.3-263
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA) (if so equipped) P.5-118
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA) (if so equipped) P.5-118

Sun visors P.3-269
Vanity mirror P.3-269
Card holder P.3-269

Reading & dome light
P.3-273, 7-51, 7-73

Inside rearview mirror
P.3-82, 3-160

Front seat P.2-5
Heated seat (if so equipped)
P. 2 -1 1

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

- side airbag (for front seats)
P.2-77

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Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch P.3-86

Lock switch P.3-74

Power door lock
switch P.3-57

Overview

Assist grips P.3-289
Coat hook P.3-290

Underfloor-stowable compact 3rd
row seat (if so equipped) P.2-16

Power window switch P.3-71

Bluetooth
equipped) P.3-238

Bottle holder P.3-285

Second row seat (60/40 split fold/tumble seats) P.2-13

Sunroof switch (if so equipped)
P. 3 -7 6

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2.0 interface (if so

Overview

Luggage hooks P.3-290

Luggage hooks P.3-290

Luggage area

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12 V power outlet
P. 3- 2 70

Luggage hooks P.3-290

Jack P. 6-7
Tools P.6-7

Luggage hooks P.3-290

Overview

Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-76

Windshield wipers P.3-227

Engine hood P.7-4

[Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type]

Front turn signal lights P.3-224, 7-49, 7-60

Headlights, low beam
P.3-220, 7-49, 7-52

Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-58

Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-49, 7-54

Outside

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Power window P.3-71

Fuel tank filler P.1-4

Outside rearview mirrors P.3-86
Side turn-signal light (if so equipped)
P.3-224, 7-49, 7-62

Side turn-signal light (if so equipped)
P.3-224, 7-49, 7-61

Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-226, 7-49, 7-62

[For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]

Front turn signal lights P.3-224, 7-49, 7-60

Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-49, 7-58

Front side-marker and parking
lights P.3-216, 7-49, 7-58

Daytime running light P.3-216, 7-49, 7-56

Overview

High-mounted stop light
P.7-49, 7-73

Rear spoiler

Rear window wiper
P. 3 -2 3 4

Rear-view camera
(if so equipped)
P.3-156

License plate light
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-71

Spare tire P.6-11

Back-up light P.7-49, 7-67

Antenna P.5-134

Rear side-marker lights
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-69

Flap-fold tailgate P.3-60

Tail and stop light
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-65

F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.3-16
Locking and unlocking P.3-53
Keyless entry sysetm (if so equipped) P.3-9, 3-45

Changing tires P.6-10
Size of tires and wheels P.7-24
Tire inflation pressure P.7-27
Tire rotation P.7-30
Tire chains P.7-32
Tire pressure monitoring system
P.3-150

Turn signal lights
P.3-224, 7-49, 7-65

Quick index

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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 3-

165.

● These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “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 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mit­subishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.

P. 3-212

P. 3-210

P. 3-211

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Quick index

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

Anti-lock braking system warning

light

SRS warning light

Tire pressure monitoring 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 3-134.

● If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-

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

● It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend that

you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.

● 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 7-27.)
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 con-

tinuously 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. 3-134

P. 2-70

P. 3-150

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Quick index

Problem Do this Ref. Page

Cannot turn the key.
(When using a key to start the
engine)

(When using the F.A.S.T.-key
to start the engine)

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

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

If this problem occurs...

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When using a key to start the engine

Will not turn from “LOCK” to “ACC”.

Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.

Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.

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

When using the F.A.S.T-key to start the engine

Will not turn from “LOCK (PUSH OFF)” to “ACC”.

Push the ignition switch again, turn the steering wheel in both directions and then turn the
ignition switch.

Will not turn from “ACC” to “LOCK”.

Check whether the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the doors and the tailgate, and start the engine. P.3-34

Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

P. 3-88

P. 3-89

P. 3-26
P. 3-27

P. 3-94

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Quick index

Problem Do this Ref. Page

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.

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. 5-14, 5-23,

5-33, 5-43

P. 6 - 2

P. 7 - 2 1

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Problem Do this Ref. Page

The engine coolant tempera-

ture display “ ” in the multi­information display is flashing.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.

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Quick index

Typ e 2

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

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Quick index

Problem Do this Ref. Page

1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving again. For
an all-wheel drive vehicle, set the drive mode-selector to the “4WD AUTO”, “4WD

If your vehicle becomes stuck
in sand, mud or snow

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WARNING

LOCK”, “SNOW” or “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, move the selector lever back and
forth between the “D” (DRIVE) position and “R” (REVERSE) position and rock
your vehicle out of the stuck position.

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● 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.

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Problem Do this Ref. Page

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

The automatic transaxle makes
no gear change when acceler­ating. The initial movement of
the vehicle is slow when the
vehicle starts moving.
(for vehicles with Automatic
transaxle)

The 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 automatic transaxle.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil­ity of your choice.

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.

Quick index

P. 3-125

P. 4 - 7

P. 3-102

P. 3-98

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. 6-10

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General information

Fuel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 2

Filling the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 4

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle . . . . .1- 6

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 8

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements. . .1- 9

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General information

Fuel selection

Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is
equipped with a fuel tank filler pipe especially designed to
accept only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing noz­zle.

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WARNING

● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. 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.

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CAUTION

● 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 gasoline 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.

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Octane requirement

2.4 liter engine model

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

3.0 liter engine model

Unleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87
[(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON may be used, though it recom­mended your vehicle be operated on premium grade unleaded
gasoline having a minimum octane number of 91
[(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON.
To get maximum performance, premium gasoline is recom­mended.

Oxygenated gasoline

Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol and MTBE, 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.

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.

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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 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.

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● 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 genuine Mitsubishi
cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive could
make the engine malfunction. For details, please contact
the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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Filling the fuel tank

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WARNING

● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You

could be burned, seriously injured or killed when

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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) part­way through the refueling process, you could pick
up a fresh charge of static electricity.

● Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains

toxic substances.

● Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling

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

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.

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

1- Remove
2- Close

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WARNING

● Since the fuel system may be under pressure,

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. 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.

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CAUTION

● 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 try to add
more fuel.

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CAUTION

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

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WARNING

● Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is securely closed.

If the fuel cap were loose, fuel could leak, resulting
in a fire.

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CAUTION

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

only the cap specified for your model vehicle.

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● If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the

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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, sus-

pension, engine, drive train or electrical wiring systems

● Modification of any onboard computer/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.

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Installation of accessories

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CAUTION

● Before any electrical or electronic accessories are

installed, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

● 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.
Only Mitsubishi Motors approved accessories should be
fitted to your vehicle.

● Improper installation of electrical parts could cause 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 with-

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

● Tires and wheels which do not meet specifications must

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

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WARNING

● 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.

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Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems

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 sys-

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tems.

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CAUTION

● 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.

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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.

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California Perchlorate Materials Require-

ments

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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.

General information

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Seat and restraint systems

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

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

Seats and restraint systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 5

Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 5

Second row seats

(60/40 split fold/tumble seats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 13

Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers) . . . . . . . . . .2- 16

Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 26

Making a cargo area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 29

Making a flat seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 35

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 39

Seat belt use during pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 48

Seat belt pre-tensioner and

force limiter systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 48

Child restraint systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 50

Maintenance and inspection of seat belts. . . . . . . .2- 61

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag . . .2- 61

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Seat and restraint systems

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1 - Front seat

● To adjust the seat forward or backward→Page 2-7

● To adjust the seatback→Page 2-8

● To adjust the seat height (Driver’s seat only) →Page 2-9

● Arm rest (if so equipped) →Page 2-11

● Heated seat (if so equipped) →Page 2-11

Seats

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2 - Second row seats

● To adjust the seat forward or backward (vehicles with sec-

ond row seat slide function) →Page 2-13

● To adjust the seatback→Page 2-13

● Arm rest→Page 2-15

● Accessing the underfloor-stowable compact 3rd row seat

(Seating 7 passengers) →Page 2-15

3 - Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)

● Folding out the underfloor-stowable compact 3rd row seat

→Page 2-16

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Seat arrangement

You can arrange the seats as follows according to your personal preferences.

Seating 5 passengers Seating 7 passengers

Ordinary use

When seating 7 passengers (Folding out the
third row seat)→Page 2-16

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Flat seat→Page 2-35

Seating 5 passengers Seating 7 passengers

2

Making a cargo
area

2-4

Folding seatbacks down
(Second row seats)

→Page 2-30

Folding the second row
seats→Page 2-30

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 properly 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 death in all motor
vehicle accidents. You can help reduce the risk of injury or
death, however, by following the instructions in this manual.

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.

Power seat adjustmentManual seat adjustment

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Seat and restraint systems

!

WARNING

● 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,

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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.

!

CAUTION

● 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.

● When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay

careful attention to the second row 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.

!

WARNING

● To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to

move it forward or backward without using the
adjusting lever.

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.

2

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

OTE

● To prevent the battery from going dead, operate the power

seat with the engine running.

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To adjust the seatbacks

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.

2

!

CAUTION

● The reclining mechanism used in the seatback 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.

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Power seat adjustment

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

1- Move forward
2- Move backward

OTE

● 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 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 (Driver’s seat only)

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Manual seat adjustment

Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lower the seat.

2

1- Raise
2- Lower

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Power seat adjustment

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

OTE

● To prevent the battery from going dead, operate the power

seat with the engine running.

2

1- Raise or lower the front end of the seat

2- Raise or lower the back end of the seat

3- Raise or lower the entire seat

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Arm rest (if so equipped)

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The lid on the floor console box can be moved forward and
backward and used as an arm rest.

Heated seat (if so equipped)

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The heated seats can be operated by pushing the switch when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The indicator light
(A) will illuminate while the heater is on.

2

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

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!

WARNING

● Persons who are unable to feel temperature 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.

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!

CAUTION

● 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.

!

CAUTION

● 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, kero-

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

● 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.

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Seat and restraint systems

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Second row seats (60/40 split fold/tumble

seats)

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When sitting in the second row seat, adjust the head restraints
to heights at which they lock in position. Refer to “Head
restraints” on page 2-26.

To adjust the seat forward or backward (vehicles
with second row seat slide function)

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

!

WARNING

● To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to

move it forward or backward without using the
adjusting lever.

!

CAUTION

● When sliding (vehicles with second row seat slide

function) or reclining the seat rearward, pay careful
attention to the third row seat passengers.

2

OTE

● You can adjust the seat forward or backward on either side

separately.

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N

To adjust the seatbacks

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

2

OTE

● You can adjust the seatback forward or backward on either

side separately.

!

WARNING

● 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.

!

WARNING

● 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 middle seating posi-

tion of the second row seats, the two sides of the sec­ond seats must have the same forward/backward
position (vehicles with second row seat slide func­tion) and the same seatback angle. Otherwise, the
seat belt for the middle seating position may not be
adequately effective in the event of hard braking or
a collision.

!

CAUTION

● The reclining mechanism used in the seatback 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.

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Arm rest

Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown.
The arm rest includes a cup holder.

OTE

● Never sit on an arm rest.

Doing so could damage the arm rest.

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Accessing the underfloor-stowable compact 3rd
row seat (Seating 7 passengers)

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Access to the third row seat is possible by folding the second
row seat out of the way. Refer to “Folding the second row
seats” on page 2-30.

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Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)

The third row seat can be used for two additional passengers.
When the third row seat is not in use, it can be stowed under
the floor to provide more cargo area.

!

WARNING

● The third row seats are intended for use by no more

than two belted occupants, each of which does not

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exceed 160 cm (63 inches) in height.
Exceeding these limitations can result in an
increased risk of personal injury or death in the
event of an accident.

● The third row seats are not intended for use by

infants and small children who must use rear facing
or forward facing child safety seats.

● Third row seat operation should always be made

before driving. Operating the seat while driving
could cause the seat to move more than necessary
and result in a serious injury or death.

● Before using, check that the third row seat is firmly

secured. If not secured, the third row seat could
move and cause a serious injury or death in an acci­dent.

● The third row seat should not be used when the sec-

ond row seats are folded forward. Third row seat
passengers can suffer a serious or fatal injury if the
second row seats fell backward in a collision or when
heavy breaking is applied.

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!

WARNING

● When using the third row seat, always position and

lock the head restraints on top of the seat back.
See the steps 6 and 7 of the procedure for folding out
the third seat.

● For vehicles equipped with the cargo area cover,

when the third row seat is in use, always remove the
cargo area cover to avoid serious injury or death in
the event of an accident.
Refer to “Cargo area cover”, page 3-287.

!

CAUTION

● The third row seat should be adjusted only by an

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

● When adjusting the third row seat, keep your hands

and feet away from moving parts and the space
below the seat.

● Be careful not to touch the exhaust pipe, because it

will remain hot for some time after the engine is
stopped.

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To fold out the third seat

1. Open the tailgate. Refer to “Flap-fold tailgate” on page 3-

60.

2. From the rear of the vehicle, pull up the cover.
Secure the cover to the seatback with the strap (A).

3. Pull on the strap (B) on the center of the seatback to raise
the seatback upright.

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4. Pull the strap (C-black) to release the lock. 5. Tilt the third row seat assembly backward.

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OTE

● If the third row seat is locked to the floor after tilting the

third row seat assembly backward, pull the strap (C-black)
again to release the lock.

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6. Pull the head restraints off the front of the seatback. 7. First check that the head restraints are facing in the right
direction and then insert them into the seatback. The stay
with the notch (D) must be installed in the hole with the
lock knob (E). Push the head restraints down until the
restraints lock into place.

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!

CAUTION

● Check that the lock knob (E) 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.

8. Lift the third row seat assembly up from the floor and
move it forward to secure it in place.

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N

!

WARNING

● When lifting the third row seat, do not place your

hands on or near the red labels (F). Your fingers
could get caught and injured on the seat hinge mech­anism.

OTE

● Push up and forward so that the third row seat is firmly

secured.

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9. Set the cover back in place. Gently shake the seat and
seatback to make sure they are firmly secured.

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To stow the third row seat

OTE

● Before stowing the third row seat, make sure that there is

no luggage in the storage area. Storing the seat with lug­gage in the storage area could damage the seat.

1. Open the tailgate. Refer to “Flap-fold tailgate” on page 3-

60.

2. From the rear of the vehicle, pull up the cover (A).

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Secure the cover to the seatback with the strap (B).

3. While pulling the strap (C-gray), move the third row seat
backward and downward to the floor by holding the top of
the seat back.

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!

CAUTION

● When stowing the third row seat in the floor, keep

your hands away from the end trim (D). Your hands
could get caught and injured.

OTE

● Push down so that the backside of the third row seat is

firmly secured to the floor.

● If it is difficult to lock the seat in place, return the third

row seat to its original position, and then lock it in place
by pushing down while pulling with more force on the
strap, so that the back end of the third row seat touches the
floor.

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4. Tilt the seat assembly forward.

OTE

● Before folding the seatback down, make sure that the

front side of the third row seat is firmly secured to the
floor.

● If it is difficult to secure the front side of the seat, make

sure that the backside of the third row seat is firmly
secured to the floor and then tilt the seat assembly forward
with more force to secure it in place.

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

6. Turn the head restraints up side down and store them in
the front of the seatback by inserting the knob (F) in the
hole (G).

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7. While pulling on the strap (H) on the center of the seat­back, fold the seatback down.

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 for the
front and second row seats, 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.

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8. Set the cover back in place.

*: Seating 7 passengers

*

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Head restraints

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N

!

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, 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 seat-

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

OTE

● The head restraint height in the third row seats cannot be

adjusted.
For instructions regarding on how to use the third row
seats, refer to “Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)” on
page 2-16.

Adjustment of the head restraint height (The
front and second row 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 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.

● 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.

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To remove (The front and second row seats)

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

2

!

WARNING

● 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 (The front and second row seats)

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.

!

CAUTION

● 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.

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!

CAUTION

● The shape and size of the head restraint differs

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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!

WARNING

● 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 and
cause a serious accident.

● After folding up a seat or returning a seat back to its

normal position, make sure that the seat is firmly
secured. If the seat is not secured, it could move and
cause 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.

● 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 second row seats forward for increased cargo
capacity, the front passenger seat and seat back
must be adjusted to assure they are not contacting
the second row seat. In the event the front seat or
seatback is allowed to contact the folded second row
seat, proper operation of the front passenger airbag
system may be affected.

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N

!

CAUTION

● 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.

● Seats should always be folded up and put back into

2

the normal position by an adult. Seat adjustments
by a child could lead to an unexpected accident.

● When adjusting the seats, be careful not to catch

your hand or leg. Personal injury could result.

OTE

● When the seatback of a front seat is reclined, return it to

the upright position before driving.

Folding the second row seats

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The second row seat can be folded to create an additional cargo
area or to permit access to the third row seat on vehicles with a
third row seat.

OTE

● You can separately fold the right and left side of the sec-

ond row seat.

● When folding down the seatback, the seat belt buckles can

be stowed in the slits on the seat to avoid leaving marks on
the seat.
“Storing the second row and third row seat belts” on page
2-46.

To f o ld u p t h e se at

1. Lower the head restraints to the lowest position.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 2-26.

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2. Operate the lever (A) or lock release strap (B) on the sec­ond row seats to fold down the seatbacks.

Operating the lever

Operating the lock release strap

3. For vehicles with 2nd row seat slide function, the seatback
will fall forward and the entire seat will flip up as it slides
forward.

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For vehicles without 2nd row seat slide function, the seat­back will fall forward. Lift the entire seat until you hear a
click.

2

4. After folding the seat, gently shake the folded seat to
make sure it’s firmly secured.

!

WARNING

● When folding the second row seat, make sure no one

is on the seat. The seatback will fall forward rapidly
and could cause serious injury.

!

WARNING

● To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, do not

allow the front passenger seat or seatback to remain
in contact with the folded second row seat. 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 second row seats forward for
increased cargo capacity, the front passenger seat
and seatback must be adjusted to assure they are not
contacting the second row seat. In the event the
front seat or seatback is allowed to contact the
folded second row seat, proper operation of the front
passenger airbag system may be affected.

● Never let persons or cargo sit on top of the folded

seat. Doing so could damage the seat.

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To put the seat back in its normal position

1. While supporting the seat with your hand, pull the lock
release strap (A) on the backside of the seat cushion and
keep it pulled as you lower the seat flat.

!

CAUTION

● For vehicles equipped with a third row seat, be care-

ful not to catch the feet of any passengers sitting in
the third row seat, when returning the second row
seats to their original position.

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2. Push down on the entire seat until it locks into place with
a click.

2

OTE

● You can load luggage with the seatback folded down.

3. While pulling on the lock release strap on the back of the
seatback, raise up the seatback.

4. After returning the seatback to its normal position, gently
shake the seat and seatback to make sure they are firmly
secured.

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5. Raise all the head restraints to the highest position.
Refer to “Head restraints: Adjustment of the head restraint
height” on page 2-26.

!

WARNING

● After returning the seat to its normal position, raise

all the head restraints to the highest position. Using
the second row seat with the head restraints
retracted could cause a serious head injury or death
in the event of a collision or sudden breaking.

Making a flat seat

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The entire interior of the vehicle may be used for sleeping
accommodations by removing the head restraints and fully
reclining all the seats when the vehicle is stopped.

!

WARNING

● Never drive with passengers or cargo on the flat

seat. This is extremely dangerous and can cause
severe or fatal injury or death in an accident or if
heavy braking is required.

!

CAUTION

● Adjust the seats only when the vehicle is stopped in a

safe place.

● Seat should be adjusted only by adults to avoid acci-

dents.

● When sliding the seats, be careful not to catch your

hand or leg.

● Do not walk around on top of the seats after they

have been laid flat because the footing is uneven. It
is safest to move about on your hands and knees.

● To ensure the seats are locked securely, attempt to

move them back and forth.

● Do not jump on or drop heavy objects on the seat-

backs.

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!

CAUTION

● To raise the seatback, firmly place your hand on the

seatback, pull the seatback lock knob up, and raise
the seatback slowly. (Refer to “To adjust the seat­back” on page 2-8 and page 2-13.) Do not let chil­dren adjust the seatback.

1. Remove the head restraints from the front seats and raise
the arm rest on the second row seats.
For vehicles with a cargo area cover, remove the cover.
(Refer to “Head restraints” on page 2-26, “Arm rest” on
page 2-11 and “Cargo area cover” on page 3-287.)

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2. Slide the second row seats back as far as possible (vehi­cles with second row seat slide function).
(Refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on
page 2-13.)

3. Slide the front seats fully forward, then recline their seat­backs backward to achieve a flat surface.
(Refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on
page 2-7 and “To adjust the seatback” on page 2-8.)

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4. Recline the seatbacks of the second row seats.
(Refer to “To adjust the seatback” on page 2-13.)

5. The flat seat configuration is now complete.
To return the seats to the normal position, reverse the
above procedure.

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Seat belts

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

!

WARNING

● To help reduce the risk of injury or death in an acci-

dent, seat belts and child restraint systems must
always be used. Refer to “Child restraint systems”
on page 2-50 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 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.

!

WARNING

● To reduce the risk to a front seat passenger of seri-

ous 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 2-61 for additional information.

● 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.

● 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 airbag. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on
page 2-50 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.

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Seat belt instructions

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.

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OTE

● 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 2-57.

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1. 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 air bag,
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) - air bag” on page 2-61. Also
refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward” on page
2-7.

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!

WARNING

● 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.

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

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3. 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.

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OTE

● 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.

4. 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.

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OTE

● With the exception of the seat belt for the 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 2-57).
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.

!

WARNING

● 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.

5. 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.

Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light and
display

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Warning light

Warning display type 1

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Warning display type 2

A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
If the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position 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 you then drive with the seat belt unfastened for longer than a
minute from when the ignition switch was turned on, the warn­ing light will come on and blink repeatedly and the tone will
sound intermittently.
The warning light and the tone will stop after approximately 90
seconds.

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If you then repeatedly stop and start your vehicle with the seat
belt unfastened, the warning light/display and tone will remind
you to fasten your seat belt every time the vehicle starts mov­ing. You will also be reminded to fasten your seat belt in this
way when you remove your seat belt while driving. The warn­ing light and the tone go off when the seat belt is fastened.

!

WARNING

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

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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.

OTE

● At the same time, “FASTEN SEAT BELT” will be dis-

played on the information screen in the multi-information
display.

Front passenger seat belt warning light

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

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, 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.

!

WARNING

● Do not install any accessory or sticker that makes

the light difficult to see.

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Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)

N00406300298

To move the anchor (A) down, press the lock knob (B) and
slide the anchor down to the desired position.

Anchor down Anchor up

!

WARNING

● 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 vehi-

cle is not in motion.

● Make sure the anchor is securely locked in position

after adjusting it.

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Storing the second row and third row seat belts

When a second row seat belt (except for the center seat belt) or
a third row seat belt is not in use, store it as shown in the illus­tration.

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A- Second row seat belt
B- Third row seat belt (Seating 7 passengers)

N00406500098

Store the second row and third row seat belt webbing in the clip
slot (C) and the latch plate in the slot (D) as shown in the illus­tration.

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Storing a second row seat belt buckle

N00406600073

When a second row seat belt is not in use, insert the buckle in
the slit on the seat cushion.

Seat belt extender

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

!

WARNING

● 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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Seat belt use during pregnancy

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.

!

WARNING

● To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to preg-

nant women and unborn children in an accident,

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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

N00417700582

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats each have a seat belt
equipped with a pre-tensioner 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 in the driver seat’s final
anchor (B). When activated, the pre-tensioners quickly draw
back seat belt webbing and increase seat belt performance.

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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

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “START” position. These include all of the items listed
above and all related wiring.
The seat belt pre-tensioners will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.

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.
The pre-tensioners activate whenever a moderate-to-serve
impact is applied to the front or side of the vehicle, even if the
seat belt is not being worn. 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.

!

WARNING

● The seat belt pre-tensioner system is 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.

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SRS warning

This warning light tells you if there is a problem involving the
SRS airbags and the seat belt pre-tensioner system. Refer to
“SRS warning light/display” on page 2-70.

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.

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N00408900126

Child restraint systems

N00407100684

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.
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 Cushions
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 detail information, refer to the instruction manual accom­panying the child restraint system.

Guidelines 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.
Be sure to check local, state, or provincial requirements for
child size and age that may vary from the recommendations
listed below.

● Children less than 1 year old and children less than 20

pounds (9 kg) MUST ride in a rear-facing child safety seat
that MUST ONLY be used in the second row seat.

● Children older than 1 year of age and who weigh less than

40 pounds (18 kg) or who are less than 40 inches (100 cm)
tall must be in a forward-facing restraint used only in the
rear seat.

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● Children who weigh more than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who

are more than 40 inches (100 cm) tall, regardless of age,
should use a suitable child seat or a booster seat (including
a booster cushion) in the rear seat until the vehicle’s lap­and-shoulder belt fits them properly.

!

WARNING

● 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.

● Any child who is too large to use a child restraint

system should ride in the rear seat and wear the lap­and-shoulder belt properly. The shoulder belt must
be positioned 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 (including a booster
cushion) should be used to help achieve a proper
seat belt fit. Follow the booster seat (including a
booster cushion) manufacturer’s instructions. Only
use a booster seat (including a booster cushion) that
is certified as complying with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Sys­tems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations.

!

WARNING

● 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.

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!

WARNING

● Your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger

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 airbag. During deployment of
that airbag, the infant can be seriously injured or

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killed. Rear-facing child restraint systems or infant
restraint systems must only be used in the rear seat.

Airbag

!

WARNING

● FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYS-

TEMS 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. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or death to
the child.

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!

WARNING

● 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.

● When installing a child restraint system, 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.

OTE

● Before purchasing a child restraint system, try installing it

in the rear seat to make sure there is a good fit. Because of
the location of the seat belt buckles and the shape of the
seat cushion, it may be difficult to securely install some
manufacturer’s child restraint systems.
If the child restraint system can be pulled forward or to
either side easily on the seat cushion after the seat belt has
been tightened, choose another manufacturer’s child
restraint system.
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 second row seat
ONLY if the child restraint system is compatible with
the LATCH system (See page 2-54).

• Attach to the seat belt (See page 2-57).

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

Lower anchor locations

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

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OTE

● The symbols on the seatback show the location of the

lower anchor points.

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Tether anchor locations

N00418900099

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

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Examples of child restraint systems compatible with the
LATCH system

N00419000198

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.)

Using the LATCH system

N00419100173

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.

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2. Push the anchor connectors on the child restraint system
(A) into the slits (B) in accordance with the instructions
provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
Remember, the lower anchors (E) provided with your
vehicle are designed to secure suitable child restraint sys­tems compatible with the LATCH system in the outboard
positions of the second row seats only. The anchor con­nectors are NOT designed to secure a suitable child
restraint system in the center position of the second row
seat.

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A- Connector
B- Slit
C- Vehicle seatback
D- Vehicle seat cushion

E- Lower anchor

OTE

● 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 position of the second row seat.

!

WARNING

● 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.

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

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

!

WARNING

● 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, or harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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

N00407300383

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

!

WARNING

● 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.

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Installation

2

1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating posi­tion.

2. Route the seat belt through the child restraint system
according to the instructions provided by the child
restraint system 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 3 and 4.

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5. 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).

If your child restraint system requires the use of a tether strap,
fasten the tether strap in accordance with the following proce­dures.

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

7. 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.

!

WARNING

● 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, or harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

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8. 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 1 through 7.

9. To remove a child restraint system from the vehicle and
deactivate the ALR mode, remove the child from the
restraint. Unlatch the buckle. Then remove the belt from
the restraint and let the belt fully retract.

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Children who have outgrown child restraint sys­tems

N00407600520

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 (including a
booster cushion) 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 (including a
booster cushion) should fit the vehicle seat and have a label
certifying compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan­dards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cush­ions Safety Regulations.

!

WARNING

● 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 unsu-

pervised 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.

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Maintenance and inspection of seat belts

N00407000221

The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or deter­gent solution. Do not use an organic solvent. Allow the belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow them to retract until completely
dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts. The color may
rub off and the webbing strength may be affected.

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.

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WARNING

● 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.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air-

bag

N00407700635

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), which includes airbags for the driver and passengers.

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 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 passengers on the front seat and second row out­board seat with protection against head injuries by deploying a
bag on the side impacted in moderate to severe side impact col­lisions and by deploying both bags when a rollover is detected.

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
2-50.

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WARNING

● 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.

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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 lower-speed 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.

!

WARNING

● 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.

• 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.

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WARNING

● Airbags inflate very quickly and with great force.

Do not sit on the edge of the seat 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 instru-

ment panel.

!

WARNING

● Infants and small children should never ride unre-

strained, 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 2-50.

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WARNING

● 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 airbag. During deployment of
that airbag, the infant can be seriously injured or
killed.
Rear-facing child restraint systems or infant

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restraint systems must only be used in the second
row seat.

Airbag

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WARNING

● FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYS-

TEMS should be used in the rear seat whenever pos­sible. If they 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. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or death to
the child.

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WARNING

● Older children should be seated in the rear seat with

their seat belt properly worn, and with an appropri­ate booster seat (including a booster cushion) if
needed.
Refer to “Children who have outgrown child
restraint systems” on page 2-60.

How the Supplemental Restraint System works

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The SRS includes the following components:

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1- Airbag module (Driver)
2- SRS warning light
3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator
4- Front impact sensors
5- Airbag module (Passenger)
6- Driver’s seat position sensor
7- Passenger’s seat weight sensors
8- Airbag control unit
9- Weight control unit

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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 is in the “ON”
or “START” position. These include all of the items listed
above and all related wiring.

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

When the impact sensors detect a sufficient 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.

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CAUTION

● Airbags inflate very quickly and with great force. In

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

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Event Data Recording

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Your vehicle is equipped with an “EDR” - Event Data
Recorder which is capable of collecting and storing data in the
event of an air bag deployment.

The EDR may record the following information:

● Condition of specific vehicle systems;

● Diagnostic code(s)

Driver’s seat position sensor

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The driver’s seat position sensor is attached to the seat rail and
provides the airbag control 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 2-70.

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WARNING

● If the SRS warning light or warning display comes

on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mit­subishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.

● 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 2-5.

• 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.

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Passenger’s seat weight sensors

The passenger’s seat weight sensors are attached to the seat
rails and provide the airbag control unit with information
regarding the weight 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
sensor.
The passenger’s front airbag will not deploy in an impact when
the weight on the seat is sensed to be less than approximately
66 pounds (30 kg). In this case, the passenger airbag off indica-

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tor will come on.
Refer to “Passenger’s airbag off indicator” on page 2-69.
If there is a problem involving the passenger seat weight sen­sors, the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come
on. Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 2-70.

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WARNING

● If any of the following conditions occur, you should

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

• The SRS warning light does not initially come on
when the key is turned to the “ON” or “START”
position.

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

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

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WARNING

● To ensure that the passenger’s seat weight sensors

can correctly sense the weight being applied to the
seat, 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 2-5.

• 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.

• Do not hang anything on the front passenger’s
seatback.

• Do not remove the head restraints.

• 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 remove the seats and seat belts.

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

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

• Do not place the floor mat on the seat rails.

• Do not expose the sensors to liquids or vapors.

• Do not subject the sensors to shock.

• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to push the front
passenger seat with their feet or force the front
passenger seat upward.

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WARNING

• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to grasp the front
passenger’s seatback or put their arms around it.

• When attaching a child restraint system in the rear
seat, make sure it does not interfere with 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.

Passenger’s airbag off indicator

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

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The indicator normally comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position 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 passenger’s seat weight sensors sense a weight of less

than approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) on the front passen­ger seat.

● The front passenger’s seat is not occupied.

When the weight applied to the front passenger seat is sensed
to be approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) or greater, the indicator
goes out to show that the passenger’s front airbag is opera­tional.

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WARNING

● If any of the following conditions occur, you should

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.

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• 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.

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

● Do not attach any accessory to your vehicle 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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Warning light

Warning display type 1

Warning display type 2

Under normal conditions, the warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off a
few seconds later.
If there is an error in the system, the warning light will come on
and the warning display will appear on the information screen
in the multi-information display.
The warning light will also come on and remain on when the
SRS airbags and the pre-tensioner system have been activated.
The warning light/display is used for both SRS airbag warn­ings and pre-tensioner system warnings.

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WARNING

● There may be a system error if the warning

light/display appears as indicated. In such cases, an
SRS airbag or a seat belt equipped with pre-ten­sioner system may not function properly in a colli­sion. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer:

• Even when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi­tion, the warning light does not come on or it
remains on a few seconds later

• When warning light comes on while driving

• When warning display appears while driving

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. 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 weight sensor in the front passen­ger seat senses a weight on the seat of less than approximately
66 pounds (30 kg).

Driver

Front passenger

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Deployment of front airbags

The front airbags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

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

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The front airbags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suf­fers a moderate to severe frontal impact. Typical situations are
shown in the illustration above.

The front airbags 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 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 may not deploy. This thresh­old level may also be higher if the vehicle hits something that

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

absorbs the impact, either by bending or moving (for example,
another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard rail).
The beginning stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful and
can cause serious injury or death if you are close to the deploy­ing airbag. Accordingly, it is important that you always wear
the available seat belt.

Seat and restraint systems

The front airbags MAY NOT DEPLOY when …

In certain types of front collisions, the front airbags 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 may not deploy are
shown in the illustrations.

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

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object

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

Oblique frontal impact

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