Outlander 2016 User Manual

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OverviewQuick indexGeneral informationSeat and restraint systemsFeatures and controlsDriving safetyComfort controlsFor emergenciesVehicle care and maintenanceCustomer assistance/Reporting Safety DefectsSpecificationsAlphabetical index

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Instruments and controls

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Overview

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Combination headlights and dimmerswitch P.5-177Turn signal lever P.5-183 Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.5-184

Steering wheel audio remote control switches P.7-27[For DISPLAY AUDIO and MMCS, refer to the separateowners manuals.]

Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch P.5-95

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for drivers seat) P.4-33, 4-40Horn switch P.5-191

Instrument clusterP.5-126

Windshield wiper and washer switch P.5-185Rear window wiper and washer switch P.5-189

Cruise control switch P.5-96

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

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

Bluetooth 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.5-192

Drivers ventsP.7-2

Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter (if so equipped) P.5-68, 5-76

Drivers ventsP.7-2

Multi information display switch (if so equipped)P.5-129

Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) P.5-182

Drivers side power liftgate switch (if so equipped) P.5-40Fuse box P.9-25

Lane departure warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) P.5-117

Forward collision mitigation system (FCM) ON/OFF switch (if so equipped)P.5-114

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - front knee airbag (for drivers seat) P.4-40

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

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1Audio (if so equipped) P.7-15Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (MMCS) (if so equipped)[For DISPLAY AUDIO and MMCS, refer to the separate owners manuals.]

Hazard warning flasher switch P.5-184

Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-190Wiper deicer switch (if so equipped) P.5-190

Fuel tank filler door release leverP.3-3

Drive mode-selector (if so equipped) P.5-79S-AWC drive mode-selector (if so equipped) P.5-83 Selector lever P.5-64, 5-72

Parking brake lever P.5-53

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air bag (for front passengers seat) P.4-33, 4-40

Air conditioner P.7-5

Hood release leverP.9-3

Floor console box P.5-229Arm rest12 V power outlet P.5-219USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.5-215

Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.4-8

Cup holder P.5-232

12 V power outlet P.5-219

Power liftgate main switch (if so equipped) P.5-39

Key slot (if so equipped)P.5-26

Glove compartment P.5-229Card holder P.5-229

Passengers ventsP.7-2

Passengers airbag off indicator P.4-38

Front passenger seat belt warning light P.4-22

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Interior

1-3 Overview

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Interior

Sun visors P.5-218Vanity mirror P.5-218Card holder P.5-218

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - side airbag (for front seats) P.4-44

Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)P.5-231

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor P.4-23Seat belts P.4-17

Cargo room lightP.5-227, 9-32

Electric remote-controlled outside rearview mirrors switch P.5-58

Lock switch P.5-50

Power door lock switch P.5-35

Power window switch P.5-49

Second row seat P.4-8

Third row seat (7 persons) P.4-10

Dome light (rear) P.5-226

Inside rearview mirror P.5-55HomeLink Wireless Control System (if so equipped) P.5-220

Front seat P.4-4

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Assist grips P.5-235Coat hook P.5-235

Bottle holder P.5-233 Sunroof switch (if so equipped) P.5-51

Head restraints P.4-10

Arm rest P.4-9Cup holder P.5-232

Cargo area cover (if so equipped)P.5-233

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - curtain airbags P.4-45

Dome light (front)/Reading lights P.5-226, 5-226

DownlightP.5-177

Hands-free microphone (if so equipped) P.5-193

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Luggage area

1-5 Overview

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Luggage area

Jack P. 8-5Tools P.8-5

Luggage hooks P.5-236

Luggage floor box P.5-230

Tether anchorages for child restraint system P.4-29

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Outside (Front)

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Outside (Front)

Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-51

Windshield wipers P.5-185

Engine hood P.9-3

Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.5-184, 9-30, 9-35

Outside rearview mirrors P.5-57Side turn-signal lights (if so equipped) P.5-183, 9-30, 9-35

Fuel tank filler P.3-3

Power window P.5-49

Front turn-signal lightsP.5-183, 9-30, 9-34

Front turn signal lightsP.5-183, 9-30, 9-34

Headlights, low beamP.5-177, 9-30, 9-33

Parking lights P.5-177, 9-30, 9-34Daytime running lights (if so equipped) P.5-177, 9-30, 9-34

Headlights, low beamP.5-177, 9-30, 9-32

Parking lights P.5-177, 9-30, 9-34Daytime running lights (if so equipped) P.5-177, 9-30, 9-34

Headlights, high beamP.5-177, 9-30, 9-33

Headlights, high beamP.5-177, 9-30, 9-33

Halogen headlights type LED headlights type

Front side-marker lights P.5-177, 9-30, 9-33

Front side-marker lights P.5-177, 9-30, 9-33

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Outside (Rear)

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Outside (Rear)

Keyless entry system (if so equipped) P.5-7, 5-29F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.5-12Locking and unlocking P.5-33

Tire P.9-15Tire pressure monitoring system P.5-119Tire inflation pressures P.9-18Changing tires P.8-6Tire rotation P.9-20Tire chains P.9-21Size of tires and wheels P.11-7

Stop lights P.5-177, 9-30, 9-35

Rear turn signal lights P.5-183, 9-30, 9-35

Spare tire P.8-7Back-up lights P.9-30, 9-36

License plate lights P.5-177, 9-30, 9-37

Rear-view camera (if so equipped) P.5-124

Rear window wiper P.5-189

High-mounted stop light P.9-30

Antenna P.7-51

Liftgate (if so equipped) P.5-36Power liftgate (if so equipped) P.5-38

Rear side-marker lights P.5-177, 9-30

Tail lights P.5-177, 9-30, 9-35

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while youre driving...

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NOTE For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display (Color liquid crystal display type), refer to Multi-information display on

page 5-128. These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON or the operation mode is put in ON.

Warning lights Do this Ref. Page

Charging system warning light

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis-tance.

P. 5-174

Oil pressure warning light(Vehicles equipped with mono-color

liquid crystal display)

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine, then check the engine oil level.If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

P. 5-174

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Brake warning light

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.

P. 5-173

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2Selector lever position indicator in the

instrument cluster flashes rapidly (once per second)

(Vehicles equipped with mono-color liquid crystal display)

Park your vehicle in a safe place.Idle the engine until the selector lever position indicator stops flashing.If the indicator does not go off, have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubi-shi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

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Engine malfunction indicator (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or

Check engine light)

Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice 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. 5-173

Electric power steering system (EPS) warning light

(Vehicles equipped with mono-color liquid crystal display)

If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may become harder to turn the steering wheel. Have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

P. 5-93


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Anti-lock braking system warning light

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

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.Test the system as described on page 5-92.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

P. 5-92

SRS warning light

Immediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. P. 4-39

Selector lever position indicator in the instrument cluster flashes slowly

(once every 2 seconds)(Vehicles equipped with mono-color

liquid crystal display)

Have the automatic transaxle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

P. 5-66,5-74

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ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning and normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.

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ASC indicator

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the hill start assist is not functioning.Start off carefully on a steep uphill slope.

P. 5-90

Tire pressure monitoring system warn-ing light

If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.(See Tire inflation pressures on page 9-18.)Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains continu-ously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system returns to nor-mal, 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. 5-119

LED headlight warning light

If the warning light comes on, there may be a malfunction in the LED headlight unit.Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

P. 5-180


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If this problem occurs...

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Problem Do this Ref. PageUnable to turn the key.(except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key)

Will not turn from LOCK to ACC. (Vehicles with steering lock system)Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction. P. 5-62

Will not turn from ACC to OFF or LOCK.Check the position of the selector lever.The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the P (PARK) position.On vehicles with steering lock system, push the key in at the ACC position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the LOCK position.

P. 5-61

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

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

P. 5-24

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

Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot of the instrument panel, and then start the engine or change the operation mode. Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the drivers door.

P. 5-26,5-26

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2 Cannot shift the selector lever from the P (PARK) position.Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.Check that the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON. P. 5-64

The windows are fogged up.

Push the defogger switch to change to the position. P. 7-9

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.

Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed. P. 8-2,9-13

Problem Do this Ref. Page

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2Problem Do this Ref. Page

The information screen in the multi information display will be interrupted and the engine coolant temperature warning display will appear. Also will blink. (Type 1: Color liquid crystal display type)The high coolant temperature warning light will illuminate. (Type 2: Mono-color liquid crystal display type)

Steam comes out of the engine compartment.

The engine is overheated.Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place. P. 8-4

Type 1

Type 2

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2If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow

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 or 4WD LOCK position (Electronically controlled 4WD), SNOW or LOCK position (S-AWC) and then slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving.

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

P. 8-15

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

suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and transaxle failure.

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

Problem Do this Ref. PageThe brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.

Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P. 5-87,6-5

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

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.

P. 5-70


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2The continuously variable trans-mission (CVT) makes no shift change when accelerating. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving.(for vehicles with CVT)

There may be a problem in the CVT.If the or warning lights on the multi-information display (Color liquid crystal display type) will not turn off, or if they come on frequently, please have the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

P. 5-77

A tire is punctured.

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. P. 8-6


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General information

Fuel selection ...................................................................................3-2Filling the fuel tank ..........................................................................3-3Modifications to and racing of your vehicle ....................................3-5Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts ....................................................3-6California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...............................3-7

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Fuel selection

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Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gas-oline only. It is equipped with a fuel tankfiller pipe specifically designed to accept onlya small diameter unleaded gasoline dispens-ing nozzle.

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

oline to minimize fuel-injector clogging andminimize intake-valve deposits. Detergentgasoline helps keep your engine in tune andyour emission-control system working prop-erly.

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

Unleaded gasoline having a minimum octanenumber of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RONmay be used, though it is recommended yourvehicle be operated on premium gradeunleaded gasoline having a minimum octanenumber of 91 [(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON. To obtain maximum performance, premiumgasoline is recommended.

Gasoline sold at some service stations con-tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although

the oxygenates may not be identified by thosenames. Oxygenates are required in someareas of the country. Oxygenated fuel can beused in your vehicle.

A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco-hol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be usedin your vehicle, provided the octane numberis at least as high as that recommended forunleaded gasoline.

Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con-taining methanol (wood alcohol). Using thistype of alcohol could adversely affect thevehicles performance and damage criticalparts of the vehicles fuel system.

Many areas of the country require the use ofcleaner burning fuel referred to as Reformu-lated Gasoline.Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenatesand is specially blended to reduce vehicleemissions and improve air quality.

Fuel selection

WARNINGGasoline is highly flammable and explo-

sive. You could be burned, seriouslyinjured or killed when handling it. When-ever you refuel your vehicle, stop theengine and keep flames, sparks, andsmoking materials away from the vehicle.Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out-door areas.

CAUTIONUsing leaded gasoline in your vehicle will

damage the engine, catalytic converter, andthe oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso-line is illegal, and will void your warrantycoverage of the engine, catalytic converter,and oxygen sensors.

Gasoline detergent additives

Octane requirement

2.4 liter engine model

3.0 liter engine model

Oxygenated gasoline

Ethanol (Gasohol)

Methanol

Reformulated gasoline

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly sup-ports the use of reformulated gasoline. Prop-erly blended reformulated gasoline has noadverse effect on vehicle performance or thedurability of the engine and the fuel system.

MMT is a manganese-containing metallicadditive that is blended into some gasolinesto increase the octane number. MitsubishiMotors Corporation recommends using gaso-lines without MMT.Use of gasolines blended with MMT mayadversely affect performance, and cause themalfunction indicator on your instrumentpanel to come on. If this happens, contact anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice for assistance.

Your vehicle may have been designed to sat-isfy Californias low-emission regulationsbased on clean-burning low-sulfur gasoline.Gasoline sold in parts of the country otherthan California is allowed to have a highersulfur content. Using such gasoline couldadversely affect the vehicles catalytic con-verter and cause the engine malfunction indi-

cator (SERVICE ENGINE SOON orCheck engine light) to come on. Illumina-tion of this indicator while using high-sulfurgasoline does not necessarily mean the vehi-cles emission-control system is malfunction-ing. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer may suggest using a different, lower-sulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to deter-mine if the problem is fuel-related.

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MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl)

Sulfur in gasoline

NOTE Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems

such as hard starting, stalling during idling,abnormal engine noise, and poor accelera-tion. If you experience any of these prob-lems, try using a different brand of gasoline.If the engine malfunction indicator (SER-VICE ENGINE SOON or Check enginelight) flashes, have the vehicle inspected assoon as possible by the nearest authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice.

Repeatedly driving short distances at lowspeeds can cause deposits to form in the fuelsystem and engine, resulting in hard startingand poor acceleration. If these problemsoccur, you are advised to add a detergentadditive to the gasoline when you refuel thevehicle. The additive will remove the depos-its, thereby returning the engine to a normalcondition. Be sure to use a MitsubishiMotors Genuine cleaning additive. Using anunsuitable additive could make an enginemalfunction. For details, please contact thenearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.


WARNINGWhen handling fuel, comply with the

safety regulations displayed by garagesand filling stations.

Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-sive. You could be burned, seriouslyinjured or killed when handling it. Whenrefueling your vehicle, always turn theengine off and keep away from flames,sparks, and smoking materials. Alwayshandle fuel in well-ventilated outdoorareas.

NOTE

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

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 openedfrom inside the vehicle with the fuel tankfiller door release lever located at the leftside of the drivers seat.

3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowlyturning the fuel tank filler cap counter-clockwise.

Before removing the fuel tank filler cap,be sure to get rid of your bodys staticelectricity by touching a metal part of thecar or fuel pump. Any static electricity onyour body could create a spark thatignites fuel vapor.

Perform the whole refueling process(opening the fuel tank filler door, remov-ing the fuel cap, etc.) by yourself; do notlet any other person near the fuel tankfiller. If you allowed a person to help youand that person was carrying static elec-tricity, fuel vapor could be ignited.

Do not move away from the fuel tank filleruntil refueling is finished. If you movedaway and did something else (for example,sitting on a seat) part-way through therefueling process, you could pick up afresh charge of static electricity.

Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuelcontains toxic substances.

Keep the doors and windows closed whilerefueling the vehicle. If they were open,fuel vapor could get into the cabin.

Fuel tank capacity

WARNING Refueling

1- Remove2- Close

WARNING Since the fuel system may be under pres-

sure, remove the fuel tank filler capslowly. This relieves any pressure or vac-uum that might have built up in the fueltank. If the cap is venting vapor or if youhear a hissing sound, wait until the soundstops before removing the cap. Otherwise,fuel may spray out, injuring you or others.

NOTEWhile filling with fuel, hang the fuel cap on

the hook (A) located on the inside surface ofthe fuel tank filler door.

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4. Fueling correctly depends mainly on cor-rect handling of the fuel filler nozzle. Donot tilt the nozzle. Insert the nozzle in thefuel tank filler port as far as it goes.

5. When the nozzle stops automatically, donot add more fuel.

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This vehicle should not be modified withnon-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mit-subishi Motors designs and manufactureshigh quality vehicles with an emphasis onsafety and durability. Modifications usingnon-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts mayaffect the performance, safety and/or durabil-ity of your vehicle, and may violate applica-ble state and/or federal regulations.

DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB-LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA-TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOURVEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDERWARRANTY.

Examples of modifications to your vehiclethat can cause damage or performance prob-lems include the following:

Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuineparts

Failure to use required fuel and fluidsFailure to use proper size tires and wheelsModification of the fuel, intake, exhaust,

emission, suspension, engine, drive trainor electrical wiring systems

CAUTIONYour vehicle can only be operated using

unleaded gasoline. Serious engine and cata-lytic converter damage will result if leadedgasoline is filled into these vehicles, andconsequently, this must never be attempted.

CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not

top-off the fuel tank. Spilled fuel coulddiscolor, stain, or crack the vehicles paint-work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe itoff with a soft cloth.

WARNINGMake sure the fuel tank filler cap is

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

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

use only the cap specified for your modelvehicle.

NOTE If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while

driving, the engine malfunction indicator(SERVICE ENGINE SOON or Checkengine light) may come on when theonboard diagnostic (OBD) system performsa self check.Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap untilyou hear at least 3 clicks.The indicator will go off after several drivingcycles. If the indicator does not go off, con-tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice assoon as possible.

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Modification of any onboard com-puter/control module, including repro-gramming, or replacing/adding chips toany onboard computer/control module

Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man-ual for further details regarding warranty cov-erage.

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The installation of accessories, optionalparts, etc., should only be performedwithin the limits prescribed by law, and inaccordance with the guidelines and warn-ings contained within the documentsaccompanying this vehicle.Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces-sories should be fitted to your vehicle.

Improper installation of electrical partscould cause a fire. Refer to the Modifica-tion/alterations to the electrical or fuelsystems section within this owners man-ual.

Using a cellular phone or radio set insidethe vehicle without an external antennamay cause electrical system interference,which could lead to unsafe vehicle opera-tion.

Tires and wheels which do not meet spec-ifications must not be used.Refer to the Specifications section forinformation regarding wheel and tiresizes.

Due to the large number of accessory andreplacement parts provided by different man-ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos-sible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer to check whether the attachment orinstallation of a non-Mitsubishi Motors genu-

ine parts affects the driving safety of yourMitsubishi-vehicle.

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Mitsubishi Motors manufactures high qualityvehicles with an emphasis on safety. It isimportant to consult an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer before installation of anyaccessory which may involve modification ofthe electrical or fuel systems.

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Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts aredesigned and manufactured to meet high stan-dards of performance, and are recommendedfor all of your maintenance needs. Also avail-

Installation of accessories

CAUTIONBefore any electrical or electronic accesso-

ries are installed, consult an authorized Mit-subishi Motors dealer.

WARNINGWhile driving, do not use a cellular phone

in a way that hinders safe driving. Any-thing, including cellular phone usage, thatdistracts you from the safe operation ofyour vehicle increases your risk of an acci-dent.Refer to and follow all state and local lawsin your area regarding cellular phoneusage while driving.

Important point!

Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems

CAUTION Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer concerning any such acces-sory fitment or modification.If the wires interfere with the vehicle body orimproper installation methods are used (pro-tective fuses not included, etc.), electronicdevices may be adversely affected, resultingin a fire, vehicle damage, or other accident.

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts

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able from your Mitsubishi Motors dealer area wide variety of accessories to personalizeyour new vehicle. Each Mitsubishi Motorsvehicle has a selection of Mitsubishi Motorsauthorized accessories to choose from to tai-lor your new vehicle to your own personalpreference. Your Mitsubishi Motors dealersParts Manager has information on variousaudio systems, protection items, as well asinterior and exterior accessories available foryour specific model.

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Certain components of this vehicle, such asairbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, andbutton cell batteries, may contain perchloratematerials.Special handling may apply. For additionalinformation, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous-waste/perchlorate.

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Seat and restraint systems

Seats .................................................................................................4-2Seat arrangement .............................................................................4-3Seats and restraint systems ..............................................................4-4Front seats ........................................................................................4-4Second row seats ..............................................................................4-8Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers) ...........................................4-10Head restraints ...............................................................................4-10Making a cargo area .......................................................................4-12Making a flat seat ...........................................................................4-16Seat belts ........................................................................................4-17Seat belt use during pregnancy ......................................................4-24Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems ..........................4-24Child restraint systems ...................................................................4-26Maintenance and inspection of seat belts ......................................4-33Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag .............................4-33

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4-2 Seat and restraint systems

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To adjust the seat forward or back-wardPage 4-5

To adjust the seatback Page 4-6To adjust the seat height (Drivers seat

only) Page 4-6Heated seat (if so equipped) Page 4-8

To adjust the seat forward or backward(vehicles with second row seat slide func-tion) Page 4-8

To adjust the seatback Page 4-8Arm rest Page 4-9Accessing the third row seat (Seating 7

passengers) Page 4-9

To adjust the seatback Page 4-10

Seats

1 - Front seat

2 - Second row seats

3 - Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)

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You may arrange your seats in the following positions.

Seat arrangement

Seating 5 passengers Seating 7 passengers

Ordinary use

Flat seatPage 4-16

Making a cargo area

Folding the second row seatsPage 4-13

Folding the third row seatsPage 4-15

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Your vehicle has seat belts and other safetyfeatures that help protect you and your pas-sengers in an accident.Seat belts are the most important safetydevice. When worn properly, seat belts canreduce the chance of serious injury or deathin various types of crashes. For added protec-tion during a severe frontal collision, yourvehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) with airbags for the driver and passen-gers. The seats, head restraints, and doorlocks also are safety equipment, which mustbe used correctly.

Always check the following before you drive:

That everyone in your vehicle is properlywearing their seat belt.

That infants and small children are prop-erly secured in an appropriate childrestraint system in the rear seat.

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

restraints properly adjusted.

Safety equipment cannot prevent injury ordeath in all motor vehicle accidents. How-ever, you can help reduce the risk of injury ordeath, by following the instructions in thismanual.

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Position the drivers seat as far back as possi-ble while maintaining a position that stillenables you to fully apply the pedals, easilycontrol the steering wheel and safely operatethe vehicle.

Seats and restraint systems Front seats

WARNINGDo not attempt to adjust the seat while

driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con-trol and result in an accident.

After adjusting the seat, make sure that itis securely locked into position.

Manual seat adjustment Power seat adjustment

To reduce the risk to the driver of seriousinjury or death during deployment of thedrivers airbag, always properly wear theseat belt and adjust the drivers seat as farback as possible while maintaining a posi-tion that still enables you to fully apply thepedals, easily control the steering wheel,and safely operate the vehicle.

To reduce the risk to the front passengerof serious injury or death during deploy-ment of the passengers airbag, alwaysproperly wear the seat belt and adjust thefront passengers seat as far back as possi-ble.

Always place children 12 years old andunder in the rear seat and use appropriatechild restraint systems.

CAUTIONMake sure that the seat is adjusted by an

adult. If it is adjusted by a child, an unex-pected accident might occur.

Do not place a cushion or the like betweenyour back and the seatback while driving.The effectiveness of the head restraints willbe reduced in the event of an accident.

When sliding the seats, be careful not tocatch your hand or leg.

When sliding or reclining the seat rearward,pay careful attention to the second row seatpassengers.

WARNING

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Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide theseat forward or backward to the desired posi-tion. Release the adjusting lever to lock theseat in place.

Operate the switch forward or backward tomove the seat to the desired position. Releasethe switch to lock the seat in place.

When adjusting the front seat while the sec-ond row seat is folded, be careful not toapply strong force to the flipped second rowseat cushion.Doing so could cause damage to the cover ofthe front seat and the fitting of the secondrow seat cushion.

CAUTION To adjust the seat forward or backward

Manual seat adjustment

WARNINGTo make sure that the seat is securely

locked, try to move it forward or back-ward without using the adjusting lever.

Power seat adjustment

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

cle)

NOTE To prevent the battery from completely dis-

charging, operate the power seat with theengine running.

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To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly,gently pull the seatback lock lever up, thenlean backward to a comfortable position andrelease the lever. The seatback will lock inplace.

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

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Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lowerthe seat.

To adjust the seatbacks


CAUTION The reclining mechanism used in the seat-

back is spring loaded, and will cause theseatback to return quickly to the verticalposition when the lock lever is operated.When pulling the lever, sit close to the seat-back or hold the seatback with your hand tocontrol its return motion.


1- Move forward2- Move backward



WARNINGTo reduce the risk of serious injury or

death in the event of an accident or sud-den stop, all seatbacks should be kept inthe upright position while the vehicle is inmotion.Seat belt performance during an accidentcan be adversely affected if the seatbacksare reclined. The more a seatback isreclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-mance will be adversely affected. If theseat belt is not properly positioned againstthe body during an accident, there isincreased risk you will slide under the beltand receive serious injury or death.

To adjust the seat height (Drivers seat only)


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

1- Raise2- Lower




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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The heated seats can be operated by pushingthe switch when the ignition switch or theoperation mode is in ON. The indicator light(A) will illuminate while the heater is on.

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When sitting in the middle seating position ofthe second row seat, adjust the head restraints

to an appropriate height where they lock inposition. Refer to Head restraints on page4-10.

Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide theseat forward or backward to the desired posi-tion. Release the adjusting lever to lock theseat in place.

Heated seat (if so equipped)

1 (HI) - Heater high (for quick heating)2 - Heater off3 (LO) - Heater low (to keep the seat warm)

WARNING Persons who are unable to feel tempera-

ture change or skin pain due to age, ill-ness, injury, medication, alcohol use,fatigue or other physical conditions orwho have sensitive skin may suffer burnswhen using the heated seat even at lowtemperatures. To reduce the risk of burns,people with such conditions must use carewhen using the heated seat.

CAUTION Switch off the heated seats when not in use.

Operate the heaters at the HI position forquick heating. After the seat has becomewarm, set the heater switch to the LO posi-tion to keep it warm. Slight variations in theseat temperature may be felt while using theheated seats. This is caused by the operationof the heaters internal thermostat and doesnot indicate a malfunction.

Do not place heavy objects on the seat orstick pins, needles, or other pointed objectsinto the seat.

Do not place a blanket, cushion, or otherinsulating material on the seat while usingthe heater; doing so can cause the heater ele-ment to overheat.

When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organicsolvents; doing so can cause damage notonly to the surface of the seat, but also to theheater.

If water or any other liquid is spilled on theseat, allow it to dry thoroughly beforeattempting to use the heater. Turn the heateroff immediately if it appears to be malfunc-tioning during use.

Second row seats

To adjust the seat forward or backward (vehicles with sec-ond row seat slide function)

NOTEYou can adjust the seat forward or backward

on either side separately.

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

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

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For third row seat passenger entry or exit, thesecond row seats can be moved forward.Pull up the lever (A) and tilt the seatback for-ward. Then slide the entire seat forward.


locked, try to move it forward or back-ward without using the adjusting lever.

CAUTIONWhen sliding (vehicles with second row seat

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

To adjust the seatbacks

NOTEYou can adjust the seatback forward or back-

ward on either side separately.


death in the event of an accident or sud-den stop, all seatbacks should be kept inthe upright position while the vehicle is inmotion.

Seat belt performance during an accidentcan be adversely affected if the seatbacksare reclined. The more a seatback isreclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-mance will be adversely affected. If theseat belt is not properly positioned againstthe body during an accident, there isincreased risk you will slide under the beltand receive serious injury or death.

When a person is sitting in the middleseating position of the second row seats,the two sides of the second seats must havethe same forward/backward position(vehicles with second row seat slide func-tion) and the same seatback angle.

Arm rest

NOTENever sit on an arm rest.

Doing so could damage the arm rest.

Accessing the third row seat (Walk-in function, Seating 7 passengers)

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To return the seat, slide the entire seat back-ward to the desired position and then raise theseatback until it locks securely.After returning the seat, gently try to move itforward and backward to check that it issecurely retained and adjust the seatback tothe normal seating position.

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Pull up the strap and adjust the seatback byhand to the desired position, and release thestrap.

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Head restraints can reduce the risk of a whip-lash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear.The head restraints are equipped in the illus-trated position.To maximize the effectiveness of the headrestraints, adjust the seatback to the uprightposition, and the head restraint to the properposition. Sit back against the seatback withyour head close to the head restraint.


locked, try to move it forward or back-ward without using the lever. To reducethe risk of serious injury or death in theevent of an accident or sudden stop, allseatbacks should be kept in the uprightposition while the vehicle is in motion.

Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)

WARNINGThe third row seats are intended for use

by no more than two belted occupants,each of which does not exceed 160 cm (63inches) in height.Exceeding these limitations can result inan increased risk of personal injury ordeath in the event of an accident.

To adjust the seatback

Head restraints

*: Seating 7 passengers

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Head restraints


4To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,adjust the head restraint height so that thecenter of the restraint is at your ear levelwhen seated. Any person too tall for therestraint to reach their ear level when seatedshould raise the restraint to the highest lockedposition.

To raise the restraint, pull it straight up.To lower the restraint, push down on it

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

After adjusting the height, push down onthe restraint to make sure it is locked inposition.

WARNINGDriving without the head restraints in

place can cause you and your passengersserious injury or death in an accident. Toreduce the risk of injury in an accident,always make sure the head restraints areinstalled and properly positioned whenthe seat is occupied.

In order to minimize the risk of a neckinjury due to a rear impact, the seatbackmust be adjusted to the upright positionand the head restraint must be adjusted tothe proper position before vehicle opera-tion. The driver should never adjust theseat while the vehicle is in motion.

Never place a cushion or similar device onthe seatback. This can adversely affecthead restraint performance by increasingthe distance between your head and therestraint.

When a person sits in the second centerseating position, pull up the head restraintto a height at which it locks in position. Besure to make this adjustment before start-ing to drive. Serious injuries could other-wise be suffered in the result of an impact.

NOTE The head restraint height in the second row

outboard seats and the third row seats cannotbe adjusted.

WARNING Adjustment of the head restraint height (front seats)

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Press the lock knob (A) in the directionshown by the arrows. Then pull the headrestraint up and out of the seatback.

First check that the head restraint is facing inthe right direction as shown in the previousillustration, and then insert it into the seat-back. Push the head restraint down while

pressing the lock knob (A) until the restraintlocks into place.

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To remove

WARNINGTo help minimize the risk of neck injury in

the event of an accident, the headrestraints must be properly installed andpositioned to proper height before vehicleoperation.

To install

CAUTIONCheck that the lock knob (A) is extended out

as shown in the illustration. Then pull thehead restraint up to make sure that it islocked in place and will not come out of theseatback.

CAUTION The shape and size of the head restraint dif-

fers according to the seat. Always use thecorrect head restraint provided for the seatand do not install the head restraint in thewrong direction.

Making a cargo area

WARNINGNever adjust the seats to make a cargo

area when the vehicle is in motion or on aslope. The seats could move more thannecessary or move suddenly and causing aserious accident and/or injury.

When returning a seat back to its seatingposition after folding down, make surethat the seat is firmly secured and seat beltbuckles are in proper position. If the seatis not secured, it could move causing aserious accident.

Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea while the vehicle is in motion. Peoplewho are not properly seated andrestrained can be seriously injured orkilled in an accident.

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The second row seat can be folded to createan additional cargo area.

1. When folding the left side second rowseat, store the seat belt for the middleseating position of the second row seat.Refer to Detachable center seat belt forsecond row on page 4-20.

2. Lower the head restraint for second rowmiddle seating position to its lowest posi-tion.Refer to Head restraints on page 4-10.

3. Pull the strap (A), then fold forward thehead restraints for second row outsideseating position.

4. On vehicles with the second row seat slidefunction, move the second row seat fullybackward.Refer to To adjust the seat forward orbackward on page 4-8.

5. Pull the strap (B), then flip the seat cush-ion forward.

When driving the vehicle, do not allowanyone to sit on the third row seat if thesecond row seat is in the folded position.

CAUTION In the cargo area, do not load the luggage

higher than the top of the seats and makesure that the luggage is firmly secured.Restricted rear vision or flying objects enter-ing the passenger compartment during sud-den braking could result in a serious accidentand/or injury.

Seats should always be operated by an adult.Seat adjustments by a child could lead to anunexpected accident.

When adjusting the seats, be careful not tocatch your hand or leg. Personal injury couldresult.

NOTEWhen the seatback of a front seat is reclined,

return it to the upright position before driv-ing.

Folding the second row seats

WARNING NOTEYou can separately fold the right and left side

of the second row seat.

To fold the second row seat NOTE If you do not move the second row seat fully

backward, you may not be able to fold thesecond row seat.

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6. Fold forward the seat belt buckle.

7. Pull up the lever (D), then fold the seat-back forward.

1. Raise the seatback until it locks securelyinto place.

2. While lifting the seat belt buckle (A), gen-tly lower the seat cushion. Make sure thatthere is a hook (B) at the position shownin the illustration.

CAUTIONDo not allow any person to get on the plastic

cover (C), and do not place luggage on it.Doing so could damage the plastic cover.

CAUTIONDo not allow any person to sit on the flipped

seat cushion, and do not place luggage on it.The seats mounting fittings could bendunder the weight, making it impossible forthe seat cushion to be secured when it returnsto the original position.

NOTE If the seatback cannot be folded, follow the

steps below.1. Raise the seatback once until it locks.2. Pull the strap again.3. Pull up the lever, then fold the seatback

forward.

To return

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3. Push down the seat cushion until it lockssecurely into place.

4. Make sure that all seat belt buckles areproperly positioned on the seat cushion.

5. Return the folded head restraint to itsoriginal position.

6. If the center seat belt is stored; Pull out the detachable anchor plate (D)

from the seatback. Pull the small latch plate (E) slowly and

insert it into the detachable anchor plateuntil a click is heard.

Make sure that the seat belt is nottwisted.For details, refer to Detachable centerseat belt for second row on 4-20.

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1. Remove the head restraints from the thirdrow seats. (Refer to Head restraints onpage 4-10.)

2. Pull up the strap (A), then fold the seat-back forward.

3. Stow the removed head restraints in theluggage floor box with their front facesfacing downward.

NOTEA rubber strap (C) is attached to the seat belt

buckle for the left outboard seating position.This helps raise the seat belt buckle while theseat cushion returns to the original position.

WARNINGEnsure that the head restraints are

returned to their original positions beforethe seats are occupied. Failure to do socould cause serious injury if involved in anaccident.

Folding the third row seats (Seating 7 passengers)

To fold

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1. Pull the strap (A), then raise the seatbackuntil it locks securely into place.Push lightly on the seatback to confirmthat it has actually been secured.

2. Install the head restraints.

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The entire interior of the vehicle may be usedfor sleeping accommodations by removingthe head restraints and fully reclining all theseats when the vehicle is stopped.

1. Remove the head restraints from the frontseats and raise the arm rest on the secondrow seats.For vehicles with a cargo area cover,remove the cover.(Refer to Head restraints on page 4-10,Arm rest on page 4-9 and Cargo areacover on page 5-233.)

2. Slide the second row seats back as far aspossible (vehicles with second row seatslide function).(Refer to To adjust the seat forward orbackward on page 4-8.)

To return

Making a flat seat

WARNINGNever drive with passengers or cargo on

the flat seat. This is extremely dangerousand can cause severe or fatal injury ordeath in an accident or if heavy braking isrequired.

CAUTIONAdjust the seats only when the vehicle is

stopped in a safe place. Seat should be adjusted only by adults to

avoid accidents.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 footingis uneven. It is safest to move about on yourhands 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 theseatbacks.

To raise the seatback of the front seat, firmlyplace your hand on the seatback, pull theseatback lock knob up, and raise the seatbackslowly. (Refer to To adjust the seatback onpage 4-6.) Do not let children adjust the seat-back.

CAUTION

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3. Slide the front seats fully forward, thenrecline their seatbacks backward toachieve a flat surface.(Refer to To adjust the seat forward orbackward on page 4-5 and To adjust theseatback on page 4-6.)

4. Recline the seatbacks of the second rowseats.(Refer to To adjust the seatback on page4-8.)

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

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Seat belts are installed in your vehicle to helpreduce the risk of injury to the driver and pas-senger in the event of an accident. Alwaysuse the provided seat belts.Carefully review the following informationfor proper seat belt usage.

Seat belts

WARNINGTo help reduce the risk of injury or death

in an accident, seat belts and childrestraint systems must always be used.Refer to Child restraint systems on page4-26 for additional information.

Never use one seat belt for more than oneperson.

Never carry more people in your vehiclethan 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 putit behind you or under your arm.

Always wear the lap belt as low as possibleacross your hips, not around your waist.

Never modify or alter the seat belts inyour vehicle.

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All seats are equipped with a seat belt whichuses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt withan emergency locking retractor.

This system is designed to provide both com-fort and safety. It permits full extension andautomatic retraction of the belts during nor-mal vehicle operation. A sensing device

inside the belt retractor is designed to lock theretractor in the event of a sudden change inthe vehicles motion.

1. Occupants should always sit back in theirseats with their backs against the uprightseatback. To reduce the risk of seriousinjury or death during deployment of theairbag, adjust the drivers seat as far backas possible while maintaining a positionthat still enables you to fully apply thepedals, easily control the steering wheel,and safely operate the vehicle. The frontpassenger seat should also be moved asfar back as possible. Refer to Supple-mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbagon page 4-33. Also refer to To adjust theseat forward or backward on page 4-5.

To reduce the risk to the driver of seriousinjury or death during deployment of thedrivers airbag, always properly wear theseat belt and adjust the drivers seat as farback as possible while maintaining a posi-tion that still enables you to fully apply thepedals, easily control the steering wheel,and safely operate the vehicle.

To reduce the risk to a front seat passen-ger of serious injury or death from adeploying airbag, make sure the passengeralways wears the seat belt properly,remains seated all the way back andupright in their seat, and moves the seat asfar back as possible. Refer to Supplemen-tal Restraint System (SRS) - airbag onpage 4-33 for additional information.

Never hold an infant or child in your armsor on your lap when riding in this vehicleeven when you are wearing your seat belt.Never place any part of the seat belt youare wearing around an infant or child.Failure to follow these simple instructionscreates a risk of serious injury or death toyour child in the event of an accident orsudden stop.

WARNINGChildren 12 years old and under should

always ride in the rear seat and be prop-erly restrained. This reduces their risk ofserious injury or death in an accident,especially due to a deploying front passen-gers airbag. Refer to Child restraint sys-tems on page 4-26 for additionalinformation.

Any child who is too small to properlywear a seat belt must be properlyrestrained in an appropriate childrestraint system.

Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facingchild safety seat and positioned in the rearseat.

In the event of an accident, all seat beltassemblies, including retractors andattachment hardware, should be inspectedby an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer to determine whether replacementis necessary.

Seat belt instructions

WARNING

NOTE For instructions on installing a child restraint

system using a seat belt, refer to Installing achild restraint system using the seat belt onpage 4-31.

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2. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up thewebbing so that it easily pulls across yourbody.

3. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holdingthe latch plate. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until you hear a click. Pullup on the belt to be sure the latch plate islocked securely in the buckle.

4. The lap part of the belt must always beworn low and snug across the hips. Pullup on the shoulder portion of the belt totake up any slack in the lap belt.


death in the event of an accident or sud-den stop, all seatbacks should be kept inthe upright position while the vehicle is inmotion.

Seat belt performance during an accidentcan be adversely affected if the seatbacksare reclined. The more a seatback isreclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-mance will be adversely affected. If theseat belt is not properly positioned againstthe body during an accident, there isincreased risk you will slide under the beltand receive serious injury or death.

NOTE If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled

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

NOTEWith the exception of the seat belt for the

driver, the seat belts in all other seating posi-tions are equipped with an Automatic Lock-ing Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull theseat belt fully out of the retractor, the retrac-tor will switch to its ALR child restraintinstallation function (see page 4-31).When the ALR function has been activated,the seat belt will only retract. If this happens,let the belt fully retract, then pull the seatbelt back out, repeating steps 1 through 4.

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5. To release the belt, press the button on thebuckle and allow the belt to retract.If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull itout and check for kinks or twists in thewebbing. Then make sure it remainsuntwisted as it retracts.

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The center seat belt for the second row can bedetached to fold the left side second row seat.This seat belt must be worn correctly as illus-trated.

1. Pull out the detachable anchor plate (C)from the storage pocket on seat backcushion.

2. Pull out the small latch plate (A) and thenpull out the latch plate (B) by tilting it asshown in the illustration.

WARNINGBe sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and

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

Be sure the seat belt webbing is nottwisted when worn. Twisted webbing mayadversely affect seat belt performance.

Detachable center seat belt for second row

WARNINGNever detach the center seat belt except

when the left side seat back in the secondrow is folded. Using the center seat beltwith the detachable anchor unlatchedincreases the risk of serious injury ordeath in an accident. Make sure the smalllatch plate (A) is properly latched to thedetachable anchor before the center seatbelt is used.

To attach

NOTE Pulling out the latch plate by force may dam-

age the headliner.

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3. Pull the small latch plate (A) slowly andinsert it into the detachable anchor plateuntil a click is heard. Make sure that theseat belt is not twisted.

1. While holding the seat belt, insert a metalplate, such the latch plate of the seat beltor a key, into the slit (E) on the detachableanchor (C) and release the center seat beltfrom the detachable anchor.

2. Retract the seat belt slowly by holding theseat belt.

3. After the seat belt has retracted com-pletely, insert the latch plate (B) into theupper slit (F), and then insert the smalllatch plate (A) into the lower slit (G).

4. Store the detachable anchor in the storagepocket on the seatback.NOTE

If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulledout, pull it once with force and let it retractall the way.Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.

The seat belt can be buckled up by insertingthe latch plate (B) into the buckle (D) likeother seat belts.

If the seat belt switch to the ALR childrestraint installation function and cannot bepulled out, detach the latch plate (B) andmove the second row seat fully backward.Refer to Installing a child restraint systemusing the seat belt on page 4-31.

To detach

NOTE If the seat belt is not held, the seat belt will

rapidly retract. This could cause damage tothe interior trim.

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A tone and warning light are used to remindthe driver to fasten the seat belt.If the ignition switch is turned to the ONposition or the operation mode is put in ONwithout the drivers seat belt being fastened, a

warning light will come on and a tone willsound for approximately 6 seconds to remindyou to fasten your seat belt.If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt stillunfastened, the warning light will blink andthe tone will sound intermittently until theseat belt is fastened. At the same time, FAS-TEN SEAT BELT is displayed on the infor-mation screen in the multi informationdisplay (Type 1 only).

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

When the ignition switch is turned to theON position or the operation mode is put inON, this indicator normally comes on andgoes off a few seconds later.The light comes on when a person sits on thefront passenger seat but does not fasten theseat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is sub-sequently fastened.

Drivers seat belt reminder/warning light and display

Type 1

Type 2

WARNING In order to reduce the risk of serious

injury or death in an accident, always fas-ten your own seat belt. Do not allow any-one to ride in your vehicle unless he or sheis also seated and fastening a seat belt.Children should additionally be restrainedin a secure child restraint system.

NOTE If the seat belt subsequently remains unfas-

tened, the warning light and the tone willissue further warnings each time the vehiclestarts moving from a stop.

Front passenger seat belt warn-ing light

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The seat belt shoulder anchor height can beadjusted. To move the anchor down, press thelock knob (A) and slide the anchor down tothe desired position. To move the anchor up,slide the anchor up to the desired position.

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When seat belts for the second row outboardseating position and for the third row are notused, the seat belts can be stored.

WARNINGWhen a child booster seat is used on the

front passenger seat, the front passengerseat belt warning light will not come on, ifthe seat belt is not fastened when thebooster seat is used. Confirm that thechild is wearing the seat belt properly.

Do not install any accessory or sticker thatmakes the light difficult to see.

Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)

Anchor down Anchor up

WARNINGAlways adjust the shoulder belt anchor so

that the shoulder belt is positioned acrossthe center of your shoulder without touch-ing your neck. The shoulder belt shouldnot be able to fall off your shoulder. Fail-ure to follow this instruction can adverselyaffect seat belt performance and increasethe risk of serious injury or death in theevent of an accident.

Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only whenthe vehicle is not in motion.

Make sure the anchor is securely locked inposition after adjusting it.

Storing the second row (out-board seating positions) and third row seat belts

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

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If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermust be obtained. The extender may be usedfor either of the front seats.

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Seat belts work for everyone, including preg-nant women. Like all occupants, pregnantwomen are more likely to be seriously injuredor killed in an accident if they do not wearseat belts.

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The drivers and front passengers seats eachhave a seat belt equipped with a pre-tensionersystem and force limiter system.

Seat belt extender

WARNINGThe extender should only be used if the

existing belt is not long enough. Anyonewho can use the standard seat belt shouldnot use an extender. Unnecessary use of anextender can adversely affect seat beltperformance in an accident.

When not required, the extender must beremoved and stowed.

Seat belt use during preg-nancy


death to pregnant women and unbornchildren in an accident, pregnant womenshould always wear a seat belt. The lapportion of the seat belt should be wornsnug and low across the hips and belowthe rounding. Consult your doctor if youhave any additional questions or concerns.

Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems

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The driver and front passenger seat belts areequipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner sys-tem. In a moderate-to-severe frontal or sidecollision or when a rollover or overturning ofthe vehicle is detected, the pre-tensioner sys-tem operates simultaneously with the deploy-ment of the front airbags, side airbags orcurtain airbags.The seat belt pre-tensioners are located in thedrivers and front passengers seat belt retrac-tors (A) and in the front passenger seats finalanchor (B). When activated, the pre-tension-ers quickly draw back seat belt webbing andincrease seat belt performance.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system includesthe following components:

The airbag control unit monitors the readinessof the electronic parts of the system wheneverthe ignition switch or the operation mode isunder the following conditions. These includeall of the items listed above and all relatedwiring.[Except for vehicles equipped with theF.A.S.T.-key]The ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]The operation mode is in ON.

The seat belt pre-tensioners will operateunder the same conditions as the airbag con-trol unit.

When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate,some smoke is released and a loud noise willbe heard. The smoke is not harmful, but careshould be taken not to intentionally inhale it,as it may cause some temporary irritation topeople with respiratory problems.Even in the event of a severe impact, the pre-tensioners will not operate if the seat belts arenot fastened. The seat belt pre-tensioners maynot activate in certain collisions, even thoughthe vehicle may appear to be severely dam-aged. Such non-activation does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the seat belt pre-ten-sioner system, but rather that the collisionforces were not severe enough to activate thesystem.

Pre-tensioner system

1- SRS warning light2- Front impact sensors3- Seat belt pre-tensioner4- Airbag control unit5- Side impact sensors6- Seat belt buckle switches

WARNINGThe seat belt pre-tensioner system is

designed to work only once. After the seatbelt pre-tensioners have been activated,they will not work again. They mustpromptly be replaced and the entire seatbelt pre-tensioner system inspected by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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This warning light tells you if there is a prob-lem involving the SRS airbags and/or the seatbelt pre-tensioner system. Refer to SRSwarning light/display on page 4-39.

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In the event of an accident, the seat belt forcelimiter system will help reduce the forceapplied to the driver and front seat passenger.

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When transporting infants or small childrenin your vehicle, an appropriate child restraintsystem must always be used. This is requiredby law in the U.S. and Canada.Child restraint systems specifically designedfor infants and small children are offered byseveral manufacturers. Choose only a childrestraint system with a label certifying that itcomplies with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Motor VehicleRestraint Systems and Booster Seats SafetyRegulations (RSSR). Look for the manufac-turers statement of compliance on the boxand child restraint system itself.

The child restraint system should be appropri-ate for your childs weight and height, andshould properly fit your vehicles seat.For detailed information, refer to the instruc-tion manual accompanying the child restraintsystem.

All children should be properly restrained ina restraint device that offers the maximumprotection for their size and age.Be sure to check local, state, or provincialrequirements for child size and age that mayvary from the recommendations listed below.

Children less than 1 year old and whoweigh 22 pounds (10 kg) or less MUSTride in a rear-facing child safety seat thatMUST ONLY be used in the second rowseat.

Children older than 1 year of age and whoweigh less than 40 pounds (18 kg) or whoare less than 40 inches (100 cm) tall mustbe in a forward-facing restraint used onlyin the rear seat.

Children who weigh more than 40 pounds(18 kg) or who are more than 40 inches(100 cm) tall, regardless of age, shoulduse a suitable child seat or a booster seatin the rear seat until the vehicles lap-and-shoulder belt fits them properly.

SRS warning

Force limiter system


Guidelines for child restraint system selection

WARNINGAll children must be seated in the rear

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

Be sure to select a child restraint systemthat is appropriate not only for the childssize and age but also for your vehicle.Some child restraint systems may not fityour vehicle properly.

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Any child who is too large to use a childrestraint system should ride in the rearseat and wear the lap-and-shoulder beltproperly. The shoulder belt must be posi-tioned over the shoulder and across thechest, not across their neck, and with thelap belt positioned low on the childs hips,not across their stomach. If necessary, abooster seat should be used to help achievea proper seat belt fit. Follow the boosterseat manufacturers instructions. Only usea booster seat that is certified as comply-ing with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Sys-tems and Booster Seats Safety Regula-tions.

WARNING WARNINGNever 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 youare wearing around an infant or child.Failure to follow these simple instructionscreates a risk of serious injury or death toyour child in the event of an accident orsudden stop.

WARNINGYour vehicle is also equipped with a front

passengers airbag.Never put REAR-FACING CHILDRESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANTRESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas-senger seat. This places the infant tooclose to the passengers airbag. Duringdeployment of that airbag, the infant canbe seriously injured or killed. Rear-facingchild restraint systems or infant restraintsystems must only be used in the rear seat.

Airbag

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WARNING FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seatwhenever possible. If one must be used inthe front passenger seat, move the seat tothe most rearward position and make surethe child stays in the child restraint sys-tem, properly restrained. Failure to followthese instructions could result in seriousinjury or death to the child.

WARNING It is important to use an approved rear-

facing infant restraint until the infant isone year old (unless the infant outgrowsthe seat sooner). This allows the infantsneck and spine to develop enough to sup-port the weight of their head in the eventof an accident.

When installing a child restraint system,follow the instructions provided by themanufacturer and follow the directions inthis manual. Failure to do so can result inserious injury or death to your child in anaccident or sudden stop.

After installation, push and pull the childrestraint system back and forth, and sideto side, to see that it is firmly secured. Ifthe child restraint system is not installedsecurely, it may cause injury to the childor other occupants in the event of an acci-dent or sudden stop.

When not in use, keep your child restraintsystem secured with the seat belt, orremove it from the vehicle, in order to pre-vent it from being thrown around insidethe vehicle during an accident.

WARNING NOTEBefore purchasing a child restraint system,

try installing it in the rear seat to ensureproper fit. Due to the location of the seat beltbuckles and the shape of the seat cushion, itmay be difficult to securely install somemanufacturers child restraint systems.If the child restraint system can be pulledforward or to either side easily on the seatcushion after the seat belt has been tightened,choose another manufacturers child restraintsystem.Depending on the seating position in thevehicle and the child restraint system thatyou have, the child restraint system can beattached using one of the following 2 meth-ods: Attach to the lower anchorage in the second

row seat ONLY if the child restraint systemis compatible with the LATCH system (Seepage 4-29).

Attach to the seat belt (See page 4-31).

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The outboard seating positions in the secondrow seat of your vehicle are equipped withlower anchors for attaching child restraintsystems compatible with the LATCH system.

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Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on thebackside of the second row seats. These arefor securing a child restraint system tetherstrap to each of the 3 rear seating positions inyour vehicle.

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1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap,remove the head restraint from the loca-tion where you wish to install the childrestraint system.

2. Open the gap a little between the seatcushion (A) and the seatback (B) withyour hand to locate the lower anchors (C).

Installing a child restraint sys-tem using the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for chil-dren) system

Lower anchor locations

NOTE The symbols on the seatback show the loca-

tion of the lower anchor points.

Tether anchor locations Examples of child restraint sys-tems compatible with the LATCH system

A- Rear-facing child restraint systemB- Front-facing child restraint systemC- Child restraint system lower anchor

connectorsD- Tether strap

(These are only examples.)

Using the LATCH system

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3. For easier access, the seatback may berecline rearward.Push the anchor connectors (D) on thechild restraint system into the loweranchors (C) in accordance with theinstructions provided by the child restraintsystems manufacturer.After it is security fastened, adjust theseatback to 4 steps forward from mostreclined position.Remember, the lower anchors (C) pro-vided with your vehicle are designed tosecure suitable child restraint systemscompatible with the LATCH system inthe outboard positions of the secondrow seats only. The anchor connectorsare NOT designed to secure a suitablechild restraint system in the middleseating position of the second row seat.

4. Latch the tether strap hook (E) of the childrestraint system to the tether anchor bar(F) and tighten the tether strap so it issecurely fastened.

5. Push and pull the child restraint system inall directions to ensure it is firmlysecured.

A- Vehicle seat cushionB- Vehicle seatbackC- Lower anchor

D- Connector

NOTE In order to secure a child restraint system

compatible with the LATCH system, use thelower anchor points in the outboard positionsof the second row seat. It is not necessary touse the vehicles seat belt. The vehicles seatbelt, however, MUST be used to secure achild restraint system in the middle seatingposition of the second row seat.

WARNING If there is any foreign material in or

around the lower anchors, remove itbefore installing the child restraint sys-tem. Also, make sure the seat belt is awayfrom, not looped through or otherwiseinterfering with, the child restraint sys-tem. If foreign matter is not removedand/or the seat belt interferes with thechild restraint system, the child restraintsystem will not be secured properly, coulddetach and move forward in the event ofsudden braking or an accident, and couldresult in injury to the child or other vehi-cle occupants.

When the vehicle is moving, do not adjustthe seat where the child restraint system isinstalled.

NOTE If it is difficult to latch the tether strap hook,

turn the hook sideways.

WARNINGChild restraint system tether anchors are

designed only to withstand loads from cor-rectly fitted child restraint systems. Underno circumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts, harnesses, for attachingother items, or equipment to the vehicle.

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4N00407301494With the exception of the driver, the seat beltin all other seating positions can be convertedfrom normal Emergency Locking Retractor(ELR) mode, to Automatic Locking Retractor(ALR) mode. This means that when you pullthe seat belt fully out of the retractor, theretractor will switch to its ALR child restraintinstallation function. Always use the ALRchild restraint installation function when youinstall a child restraint system using the seatbelt.Children 12 years old and under shouldalways be restrained in the rear seat, when-ever possible, although the front passengerseat belt can also be converted to ALR mode.

1. Place the child restraint system on the seatwhere you wish to install it.To help assure proper fitting of the childrestraint system, always remove the headrestraint.When installing the front-facing childrestraint system on the second row seat,adjust the angle of the second row seat-back to the most upright position.

2. Route the seat belt through the childrestraint system according to the instruc-tions provided by the child restraint sys-tems manufacturer. Then insert the seatbelt latch plate into the buckle. Make sureyou hear a click when you insert thelatch plate into the buckle.

3. To activate the ALR child restraint instal-lation function, slowly pull the shoulderpart of the belt all the way out of theretractor until it stops. Then let the beltfeed back into the retractor.

4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it.

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

WARNINGWhen you install a child restraint system

using the seat belt, always make sure theretractor has been switched to the ALRchild restraint installation function. TheALR function will keep the child restraintsystem tightly secured to the seat.Failure to convert the retractor to theALR function may allow the childrestraint system to move forward duringsudden braking or an accident, resultingin serious injury or death to the child orother occupants.

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If the belt is in the ALR function, you willnot be able to pull it out. If the webbingcan be pulled out from retractor, the ALRfunction has not been activated and youwill need to repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. After confirming that the belt is locked,grab the shoulder part of the belt near thebuckle and pull up to remove any slackfrom the lap part of the belt allowing theslack to feed into the retractor. Remember,if the lap belt portion is not tight, the childrestraint system will not be secure. It mayhelp to put your weight on the childrestraint system and/or push on its seat-back while pulling up on the belt (Seeillustration).

6. Latch the tether strap hook (A) of thechild restraint system to the tether anchorbar (B) and tighten the tether strap so it issecurely fastened.

7. Before putting your child in the restraint,push and pull the restraint in all directionsto be sure it is firmly secure. Do thisbefore each use. If the child restraint sys-tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 1through 6.

8. To remove a child restraint system fromthe vehicle and deactivate the ALR mode,remove the child from the restraint.Unlatch the buckle. Then remove the beltfrom the restraint and let the belt fullyretract.

9. Reinstall the head restraint.Refer to Head restraints on page 4-10.

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Children who have outgrown a child restraintsystem should be seated in the rear seat andwear the seat belt. If the shoulder belt crossestheir face or neck, and/or the lap belt crossestheir stomach, a commercially availablebooster seat must be used to raise the child sothat the shoulder belt crosses their shoulderand the lap belt remains positioned lowacross their hips. The booster seat should fitthe vehicle seat and have a label certifyingcompliance with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint

If your child restraint system requires the useof a tether strap, fasten the tether strap inaccordance with the following procedures.

NOTE If it is difficult to latch the tether strap hook,

turn the hook sideways.

WARNINGChild restraint system tether anchors are

designed only to withstand loads from cor-rectly fitted child restraint systems. Underno circumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts, harnesses, for attachingother items, or equipment to the vehicle.

Children who have outgrown child restraint systems

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Maintenance and inspection of seat belts

Seat and restraint sy

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