Mitsubishi ASX (2020 year). Manual in english

Security alarm system*

The system preparation time extends from

NOTE

the point at which all of the doors and the

If the turn-signal lamps do not blink after the

z The sensitivity of the interior intrusion de-

tailgate are locked by pressing the LOCK

locking and unlocking operation using the

tection function can be adjusted. For details,

switch on the remote control switch or the

keyless entry system or the keyless operation

please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

keyless operation function to the point at

function, the security alarm system may be

Authorized Service Point.

malfunctioning.

which the system armed mode goes into ef-

Have the vehicle inspected at a

fect.

The security alarm has four

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During this time, it is possible to temporarily

ice Point.

modes:

open a door or the tailgate without using the

If the confirmation function (blinking of the

keyless entry system or the keyless operation

turn-signal lamps by locking and unlocking

function and without causing the alarm to

the doors and the tailgate) is deactivated, the

System preparation mode (ap-

sound (for example, when you forget some-

turn-signal lamps do not blink after the lock-

prox. 20 seconds)

ing and unlocking operation.

thing inside the vehicle or realize that a win-

For information on the confirmation func-

(The buzzer sounds intermittently and the se-

dow is open).

tion, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pa-

curity indicator (A) blinks.)

ges 3-04, 3-22 and “To operate using the

System armed mode

keyless operation function” on page 3-11.

(The security indicator continues to blink

The security alarm system could be activated

in the following situations.

with the indicator’s reduced lit-up duration

• Using a car wash

time.)

• Taking the vehicle on a ferry

Once the system preparation mode has ended,

• Parking in an automated car park

the system armed mode starts.

• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle

If an unlawful opening of any of the doors,

• Leaving a window open

tailgate or bonnet is detected during the sys-

• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuf-

tem armed mode, the alarm will be activated

fed toy or accessory in the vehicle

to warn people around the vehicle of an ab-

• Suffering a continuous impact or vibra-

normal condition.

tion by hail, thunder, etc.

Also, if unlawful moving of the vehicle is at-

According to the situations, deactivate the

tempted or a vehicle intrusion is detected, the

vehicle inclination detection function and

alarm will be activated.

the interior intrusion detection function.

Refer to “To deactivate the vehicle inclina-

tion detection function and the interior intru-

sion detection function” on page 3-38.

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Locking and unlocking

Security alarm system*

Alarm activation

Changing the security alarm

The turn-signal lamps blink and the siren

settings

sounds for approximately 30 seconds.

It is possible to set the security alarm to the

Refer to “Alarm activation” on page 3-39.

“active” mode or “inactive” mode.

Follow the procedure below.

1. Except for vehicles equipped with the

NOTE

keyless operation system, remove the

z The alarm will resume if unlawful actions

key from the ignition switch. For vehi-

are taken again, even if the alarm has stop-

cles equipped with the keyless operation

ped.

system, put the operation mode in OFF.

2. Place the lamp switch in the “AUTO”

3. Pull the windscreen wiper and washer

System cancellation

position, and leave the driver’s door

switch towards you and hold it there.

It is possible to cancel the system activation

open.

(Since the ignition switch is in the

during the system preparation mode or the

“LOCK” position or the operation mode

system armed mode.

is in OFF, washer fluid will not be

In addition, it is possible to cancel the alarm

sprayed.)

once it has been activated.

Refer to

“Cancelling the system” on page

3-38, “Cancelling the alarm” on page 3-40.

NOTE

z When lending the vehicle to another person

or allowing the vehicle to be driven by

someone who is unfamiliar with the security

alarm system, be sure to give the person a

proper explanation of the security alarm sys-

tem.

If a person who is unfamiliar with the securi-

ty alarm system accidentally unlocked the

vehicle, causing the alarm to sound, the

alarm would be a nuisance to people nearby.

Locking and unlocking

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Security alarm system*

4. After approximately

10 seconds, the

Vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system

• Inserting the key into the ignition

buzzer will make a sound. Keep the

switch (except for vehicles equip-

windscreen wiper and washer switch

ped with the keyless operation sys-

pulled towards you. (If the windscreen

tem).

wiper and washer switch was released,

• Putting the operation mode in ON

the setting change mode would be can-

or ACC. (vehicles equipped with

celled. To start over, perform the proce-

the keyless operation system)

dure again from step 3.)

• Placing the lamp switch in any posi-

5. When the buzzer stops, with the wind-

tion other than “AUTO”.

screen wiper and washer switch still

• Allowing 30 seconds to pass with-

pulled towards you, press the UNLOCK

out making any changes to the set-

The settings mode can be toggled by

switch (A) on the remote control switch

tings.

pressing the UNLOCK switch. The

to select the security alarm settings

mode can be confirmed from the number

mode.

of times the buzzer sounds.

NOTE

If anything with regard to making changes to

Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless

Number of

the security alarm system settings is hard to

operation system

times the

Security alarm settings

understand,

please

consult

your

buzzer

mode

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sounds

ice Point.

Avoid leaving valuable items inside the ve-

Alarm inactive

hicle even when the security alarm system

has been set to the “active” mode.

Alarm active

6. Any of the following operations can be

Setting the system

used to terminate the system settings

Follow the procedure below to set the system

change mode.

to the system armed mode.

• Releasing the windscreen wiper and

1. Except for vehicles equipped with the

washer switch.

keyless operation system, remove the

• Closing the driver’s door.

key from the ignition switch. For vehi-

cles equipped with the keyless operation

system, put the operation mode in OFF.

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Locking and unlocking

Security alarm system*

2. Exit the vehicle and close all of the

Driver’s and front passenger’s door look/unlock switches*

the audio panel blinks for confirma-

doors, tailgate and bonnet.

tion.

3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the re-

mote control switch of the keyless entry

system or the keyless operation system,

the driver’s or front passenger’s door

lock/unlock switch (B), or the tailgate

LOCK switch (C) in order to lock all the

doors and the tailgate.

Except for vehicles equipped with the keyless

Tailgate LOCK switch*

operation system

NOTE

z The system

preparation mode is

not activa-

ted when the doors and the tailgate have

been locked using a method other than the

keyless entry system or the keyless operation

function (namely a key, the inside lock knob

or the central door lock switch).

Vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system

z If the bonnet is open, the security indicator

By locking the vehicle using the keyless

illuminates, and the system does not enter

entry system or the keyless operation

the system preparation mode.

function, the system preparation mode is

When the bonnet is closed, the system enters

activated.

the system preparation mode, and after ap-

The buzzer makes an intermittent beep-

proximately 20 seconds the system enters

the system armed mode.

ing sound and the security indicator (D)

Locking and unlocking

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Security alarm system*

4. After approximately

20 seconds, the

1. Except for vehicles equipped with the

NOTE

buzzer stops, and when the blinking of

keyless operation system, remove the

the security indicator starts to slow

key from the ignition switch. For vehi-

z The function will be activated again if the

following operation is performed.

down, the system armed mode goes into

cles equipped with the keyless operation

• If the doors and the tailgate are unlocked

effect.

system, put the operation mode in OFF.

using the keyless entry system or the key-

The security indicator continues to blink

2. Raise and hold the wiper and washer

less operation function.

during the system armed mode.

switch to the “MIST” position for ap-

• If the ignition switch is turned to the

proximately 3 seconds. The buzzer will

“ON” or “ACC” position (except for vehi-

sound twice and the function will be de-

cles equipped with the keyless operation

NOTE

system).

activated.

z The security alarm system can be activated

• If the operation mode is put in ON or

when people are riding inside the vehicle or

ACC (vehicles with the keyless operation

To activate the function again, raise and hold

when the windows are open. To prevent ac-

system).

the wiper and washer switch to the “MIST”

cidental activation of the alarm, do not set

the system to the system armed mode while

position for approximately 3 seconds.

Cancelling the system

people are riding in the vehicle.

The buzzer will sound once and the function

z Avoid leaving valuable items inside the ve-

will be activated.

The following methods can be used to cancel

hicle even when the security alarm system

the system when it is in the system prepara-

has been set to the “active” mode.

tion mode or the system armed mode.

z Pressing the UNLOCK switch on the re-

To deactivate the vehicle incli-

mote control switch.

z Turning the ignition switch to the “ON”

nation detection function and

position

(except for vehicles equipped

the interior intrusion detection

with the keyless operation system).

function

z Putting the operation mode in ON (vehi-

cles equipped with the keyless operation

The vehicle inclination detection function

system).

and the interior intrusion detection function

can be deactivated when parking in automa-

z Opening any one of the doors or the tail-

gate, or inserting the key into the igni-

ted car parks, when leaving pets in the vehi-

tion switch (except for vehicles equipped

cle or when leaving the vehicle with the win-

with the keyless operation system) when

dows slightly open.

the system is in the system preparation

mode.

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Locking and unlocking

Security alarm system*

Holding the keyless operation key and

Alarm activation

NOTE

pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s

The activation distance for the keyless entry

When the system is in the system armed

door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate

system is approximately 4 m.

mode, the alarm will be activated as follows

OPEN switch to unlock the doors and

If it is not possible to lock or unlock the ve-

if the vehicle is unlocked or if any of the

the tailgate (vehicles equipped with the

hicle by pressing the switch at the correct

doors, tailgate or bonnet is opened using a

keyless operation system).

distance or the security alarm system cannot

method other than the keyless entry system or

be set or cancelled using the switch, the bat-

the keyless operation function.

tery may need to be replaced.

NOTE

1. The alarm will be activated for approxi-

For further information, please consult a

If the bonnet is opened during the system

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mately 30 seconds.

preparation mode, the system preparation

ice Point.

The turn-signal lamps will blink, and the

condition is suspended.

If you replace the battery yourself, refer to

siren will sound intermittently.

The system returns to the system preparation

“Procedure for replacing the remote control

mode when the bonnet is closed.

switch battery” on pages 3-07, 3-25.

If the battery terminals are disconnected

If the UNLOCK switch on the remote con-

while the system is in the system preparation

trol switch, or the driver’s or front passeng-

mode, the memory will be erased.

er’s door lock/unlock switch is pressed and

It is possible to register up to 8 remote con-

no door or the tailgate is opened within 30

trol switches for the keyless entry system

seconds, the doors and the tailgate will auto-

and 4 remote control switches for the key-

matically relock. In this case as well, the

less operation system.

system preparation mode will go into effect.

As long as they are registered, any of the re-

The time between pressing the UNLOCK

mote control switches, other than the one

switch on the remote control switch, or the

used to activate the system, can be used to

driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/

cancel the system.

unlock switch and automatic locking can be

If you want to register additional remote

adjusted. Please consult a MITSUBISHI

control

switches, please contact a

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

2. The alarm will resume if unlawful ac-

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tions are taken again, even if the alarm

ice Point.

has stopped.

Locking and unlocking

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Electric window control

NOTE

Electric window control switch

Each door window opens or closes while the

z During an alarm operation, the alarm is dis-

z When the ignition switch is turned to the

played on the information screen in the mul-

“ON” position or the operation mode is put

corresponding switch is operated.

ti-information display.

in ON, the buzzer sounds 4 times. This oper-

ation indicates that the alarm was activated

Driver’s switches (LHD)

while the vehicle was parked.

Please check the inside of the vehicle to con-

firm that nothing was stolen.

z Even if the battery is disconnected, the alarm

activation memory will not be erased.

Electric window control

Cancelling the alarm

It is possible to halt the activation of an alarm

The electric windows can only be operated

using the following methods:

with the ignition switch in the “ON” position

z Pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK switch

or the operation mode in ON.

on the remote control switch.

Driver’s switches (RHD)

(After pressing the LOCK switch, the

WARNING

vehicle will lock if all the doors and the

tailgate are closed, after which the sys-

z Before operating the electric window con-

trol, make sure that nothing can get trap-

tem preparation mode will once again go

ped (head, hand, finger, etc.).

into effect.)

z Never leave the vehicle without removing

z Turning the ignition switch to the “ON”

the key.

position

(except for vehicles equipped

z Never leave a child (or other person who

with the keyless operation system).

might not be capable of safe operation of

z Putting the operation mode in ON (vehi-

the electric window control) in the vehicle

cles equipped with the keyless operation

alone.

system).

z The child may tamper with the switch at

1- Driver’s door window

the risk of its hands or head being trap-

z Holding the keyless operation key and

2- Front passenger’s door window

ped in the window.

locking and unlocking the doors and the

3- Rear left door window

tailgate using the keyless operation func-

4- Rear right door window

tion (vehicles equipped with the keyless

5- Lock switch

operation system).

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Locking and unlocking

Electric window control

Driver’s switches

NOTE

WARNING

The switches can be used to operate all door

z Repeated operation with the engine stopped

z A child may tamper with the switch at the

windows. A window can be opened or closed

will run down the battery. Operate the elec-

risk of its hands or head being trapped in

by operating the corresponding switch.

tric window switches only while the engine

the window. When driving with a child in

Press the switch down to open the window,

is running.

the vehicle, please press the window lock

z The rear door windows only open halfway.

switch to disable the passenger’s switches.

and pull up the switch to close it.

If the switch for the driver’s window is fully

pressed down/pulled up, the door window au-

Timer function

Lock switch

tomatically opens/closes completely.

When this switch is operated, the passenger’s

The door windows can be opened or closed

If you want to stop the window movement,

switches cannot be used to open or close the

for 30 seconds after the engine is stopped.

operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-

door windows and the driver’s switch cannot

However, once the driver’s door or the front

tion.

open or close any door windows other than

passenger’s door is opened, the windows can-

the driver’s window.

not be operated.

Passenger’s switches

To unlock, press it once again.

The passenger’s switches can be used to op-

Safety mechanism (driver’s

erate the corresponding passenger’s door

door window only)

windows. Press the switch down for opening

If a hand or head is trapped in the closing

the window, and pull up the switch for clos-

window, it will lower automatically.

ing it.

Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts

their head or hand out of the window when

closing the driver’s door window.

The lowered window will become operation-

al after a few seconds.

1- Lock

WARNING

2- Unlock

z If the battery terminals are disconnected

or the fuse for electric window is replaced,

the safety mechanism will be cancelled.

If a hand or head got trapped, a serious

injury could result.

Locking and unlocking

3-41

Sunshade*

CAUTION

Sunshade*

NOTE

The safety mechanism is cancelled just be-

Release the switch as soon as the sunshade

fore the window is fully closed. This allows

WARNING

reaches the fully open or fully closed posi-

the window to close completely. Therefore

tion.

Before operating the sunshade, make sure

be especially careful that no fingers are trap-

If the sunshade does not operate when the

that nothing can get trapped (head, hand,

ped in the window.

sunshade switch is operated, release the

finger, etc.).

The safety mechanism is deactivated while

switch and check whether something is trap-

the switch is pulled up. Therefore be espe-

Never leave the vehicle without removing

ped by the sunshade. If nothing is trapped,

the key.

cially careful that fingers are not trapped in

we recommend you to have the sunshade

the door window opening.

Never leave a child (or other person who

checked.

might not be capable of safe operation of

Operating the sunshade repeatedly with the

the sunshade switch) in the vehicle alone.

engine stationary will run down the battery.

NOTE

Do not bring your head, hand, finger, etc.

Operate the sunshade while the engine is

near the opening edge of the sunshade re-

running.

The safety mechanism can be activated if the

ceptacle while the vehicle is in motion.

Close the sunshade when parking the vehicle

driving conditions or other circumstances

It may cause injury to your head, hand,

for a long time. Parking in the hot sun with

cause the driver’s door window to be subjec-

finger, etc. in the event of sudden braking.

the sunshade open will make the vehicle in-

ted to a physical shock similar to that caused

side extremely hot.

by a trapped hand or head.

If the battery terminals are disconnected or

CAUTION

the fuse for electric window is replaced, the

Do not place heavy luggage on the panoram-

safety mechanism will be cancelled and the

ic glass roof. Doing so could damage the

door window will not automatically open/

glass roof.

close completely.

If the window is open, repeatedly raise the

Do not hang heavy luggage from, allow a

person to hang onto, or apply any other

driver’s door window switch until the win-

strong force to the opening of the sunshade

dow has been fully closed.

receptacle or the parts between the ceiling

Following this, release the switch, raise the

and the sunshade opening on either side. Do-

switch once again and hold it in this condi-

ing so could damage the sunshade.

tion for at least 1 second, then release it. You

should now be able to operate the driver’s

door window in the normal fashion.

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Locking and unlocking

Sunshade*

The sunshade can only be operated with the

Safety mechanism

ignition switch or the operation mode in ON.

If a hand or head is trapped in the closing

sunshade, it will reopen automatically.

Nonetheless, make sure that nobody brings

their head or hand near the sunshade when

opening or closing.

The opened sunshade will become operation-

al after a few seconds.

CAUTION

The safety mechanism is cancelled just be-

1- Open

fore the sunshade is fully closed. This allows

2- Close

the sunshade to close completely.

Therefore be especially careful that no fin-

3- Stop

gers are trapped in the sunshade.

To open, press the switch (1).

Press and hold the switch (1), the sunshade

NOTE

automatically opens. Release the switch once

z The safety mechanism can be activated if the

the sunshade starts moving automatically.

driving conditions or other circumstances

To stop the moving sunshade, press the

cause the sunshade to be subjected to a phys-

switch (1), (2) or (3).

ical shock similar to that caused by a trapped

hand or head.

To close, press the switch (2).

Press and hold the switch (2), the sunshade

automatically closes. Release the switch once

the sunshade starts moving automatically.

To stop the moving sunshade, press the

switch (1), (2) or (3).

Locking and unlocking

3-43

Seat adjustment

WARNING

Front seat

Do not place objects under the seats. This

Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are com-

could prevent the seat from locking se-

To adjust forward or backward

fortable and that you can reach the pedals,

curely, and it could lead to an accident. It

steering wheel, switches etc. while retaining

may also cause damage to the seat or oth-

Manual type

a clear field of vision.

er parts.

Pull the seat adjusting lever and adjust the

seat forward or backward to the desired posi-

WARNING

CAUTION

tion, and release the adjusting lever.

Do not attempt to adjust the seat while

Make sure the seat is adjusted by an adult or

driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con-

with adult supervision for correct and safe

trol and result in an accident. After ad-

operation.

justments are made, ensure the seating is

Do not place a cushion or the like between

locked in position by attempting to move

your back and the seatback while driving.

the seat forward and rearward without

The effectiveness of the head restraints will

using the adjusting mechanism.

be reduced in the event of an accident.

Do not let children or adults ride in areas

When sliding the seat rearward, be careful

of the vehicle that are not equipped with

not to catch your hand or foot.

seats or seat belts. Also, make sure that all

occupants are sitting in their seats and

wearing their seat belts, and that children

are sitting in child restraints.

To minimize the risk of personal injury in

the event of a collision or sudden braking,

WARNING

the seatbacks should always be in the al-

most upright position while the vehicle is

z To ensure the seat is locked securely, try

in motion. The protection provided by the

to move the seat forward or backward

seat belts may be reduced significantly

without using the adjusting lever.

when the seatback is reclined. There is

greater risk that the passenger will slide

under the seat belt, resulting in serious in-

jury, when the seatback is reclined.

Seat and seat belts

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Front seat

Power type

To recline the seatback

Power type

Adjust the seat by operating the switch as in-

Adjust the seatback angle by operating the

dicated by the arrows.

Manual type

switch as indicated by the arrows.

In order to recline the seatback, lean forward

slightly, pull the seatback lock lever up, and

then lean backward to the desired position

and release the lever. The seatback will lock

in that position.

1- Adjustment forward

1- To move to forward direction

2- Adjustment backward

2- To recline rearward

NOTE

z To prevent the battery from discharging, use

To prevent the battery from discharging, use

the power seat while the engine is on.

CAUTION

z The reclining mechanism of the seatback is

spring loaded, causing it to return to the ver-

tical position when the lock lever is operat-

ed. When using the lever, sit close to the

seatback or hold it with your hand to control

its return motion.

4-04

Seat and seat belts

Rear seat

Heated seats*

CAUTION

Rear seat

The heated seats can be operated with the ig-

Operate in the high position for quick heat-

nition switch or the operation mode in ON.

ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heater to

WARNING

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

low to keep it warm. Slight variations in seat

temperature may be felt while using the

z When a person sits in the rear seat, pull

the heater is on.

up the head restraint to a height at which

heated seats. This is caused by the operation

it locks in position. Be sure to make this

of the heater’s internal thermostat and does

adjustment before starting to drive. Seri-

not indicate a malfunction.

ous injuries could otherwise be suffered as

If the following types of persons use the

the result of an impact.

heated seats, they might become too hot or

receive minor burns (red skin, heat blisters,

etc.):

Armrest*

• Children, elderly or ill people

• People with sensitive skin

To use the armrest, fold it down.

• Excessively tired people

To return to the original position, push it

• People under the influence of alcohol or

backward level with the seat.

sleep inducing medication (cold medicine,

etc.)

Do not place heavy objects on the seat or

stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects

into it.

Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other mate-

rial with high heat insulation properties on

the seat while using the heater; this might

1 (HI)

- Heater high (for quick heating).

cause the heater element to overheat

- Heater off.

Do not use benzine, kerosene, petrol, alcohol

or other organic solvents when cleaning the

3 (LO)

- Heater low

(to keep the seat

seats. Doing so could damage not only the

warm).

seat cover, but also the heater element.

If water or any other liquid is spilled on the

NOTE

seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before at-

CAUTION

tempting to use the heater.

z Do not climb or sit on the armrest. Doing so

Turn the heater off immediately if it appears

z Switch off seat heaters when not in use.

could damage the armrest.

to be malfunctioning during use.

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Seat and seat belts

Head restraints

To raise the head restraint, move it upward.

Installation

NOTE

To lower the restraint, move it downward

z The top surface of the armrest contains a cup

while pushing the height adjusting knob (A)

To install the head restraints, first confirm

holder for rear seat occupants.

in the direction of the arrow. After adjust-

that they are facing the correct direction, and

Refer to “Cup holder” on page 7-78.

ment, push the head restraint downward and

then insert them into the seatback while

make sure that it is locked.

pressing the height adjusting knob (A) in the

Head restraints

direction indicated by the arrow.

WARNING

CAUTION

z Driving without the head restraints in

Confirm that the height adjusting knob (A)

place can cause you and your passengers

is correctly adjusted as shown in the illustra-

serious injury or death in an accident. To

tion, and also lift the head restraints to en-

reduce the risk of injury in an accident,

sure that they do not come out of the seat-

always make sure the head restraints are

back.

installed and properly positioned when

the seat is occupied.

z Never place a cushion or similar device on

the seatback. This can adversely affect

head restraint performance by increasing

To remove

the distance between your head and the

restraint.

To remove the head restraints, lift the head

restraint with the height adjusting knob (A)

To adjust height

pushed in.

Adjust the head restraint height so that the

centre of the head restraint is as close as pos-

sible to eye level to reduce the chances of in-

jury in the event of collision. Any person too

tall for the head restraint to reach their seated

eye level, should adjust the restraint as high

as possible.

Seat and seat belts

4-07

Making a luggage compartment

The seatbacks can be folded with the rear

CAUTION

WARNING

seat release button.

z The head restraints for the seats differ in

Do not allow anyone to ride in the luggage

shape and size. When installing head re-

compartment while the vehicle is in mo-

straints, make sure the head restraints are fit-

tion. People who are not properly seated

NOTE

ted in their respective seats and do not install

and restrained can be seriously injured or

z The seatbacks can be folded one side at a

the head restraints in the wrong direction.

killed in an accident.

time.

The luggage compartment in the rear of

the vehicle should never be used as a play

area by children.

To fold the seatbacks

Children should be seated with seat belts

Push the rear seat release button (A) to fold

fastened when the vehicle is in motion.

the seatback forward.

Confirm that the seatback locks securely

when it is returned.

CAUTION

Do not stack luggage in the vehicle higher

than the seatback height. Also, firmly secure

the luggage.

Serious accidents could result due to unre-

Making a luggage

strained objects entering the passenger com-

compartment

partment during sudden braking.

Make sure that the seat is operated by an

adult. If it is operated by a child, an unex-

WARNING

pected accident might occur.

To return the seatbacks

Be careful not to catch your hands or feet

z When making a luggage compartment,

never arrange the seats while the vehicle

when arranging the seat. Personal injury

1. If the seat belt is removed from the seat

is being driven or is on an incline. The

could result.

belt guide (B), pass it through the seat

seats could move unexpectedly or more

belt guide.

than required and cause a serious acci-

2. Fold back the seatback until it is locked

Folding the rear seatbacks for-

dent.

properly in position.

ward

z If required, always operate the seating be-

fore the vehicle is in motion.

The passenger and luggage compartments

can be joined by folding the seatback for-

ward. This is useful for carrying long objects.

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Seat belts

NOTE

Seat belts

WARNING

When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a

No modifications or additions should be

To protect you and your passengers in the

locked condition, pull the belts once force-

made by the user which will either pre-

fully and then return them.

event of an accident, it is most important that

vent the seat belt adjusting devices from

After that, pull the belts out slowly once

the seat belts be worn correctly while driving.

operating to remove slack, or prevent the

again.

The front seat belts have a pretensioner sys-

seat belt assembly from being adjusted to

remove slack.

tem. These belts are used the same way as a

Never hold a child in your arms or on

3. Make sure the seatback is locked firmly

conventional seat belt.

your lap when riding in this vehicle, even

in place and the seat belt is passed

Refer to “Seat belt pretensioner system and

if you are wearing your seat belt. To do so

through the seat belt guide (B).

force limiter system” on page 4-14.

risks severe or fatal injury to the child in

a collision or sudden stop.

Always adjust the belt to a snug fit.

CAUTION

WARNING

Always wear the lap portion of the belt

If the red part (C) on the back of the rear

Always place the shoulder belt over your

over your hips.

seat release button can be seen, the seatback

shoulder and across your chest. Never put

is not locked firmly in place. Push and pull

it behind you or under your arm.

lightly on the seatback to lock it firmly in

One seat belt should be used by only one

place.

person. Doing otherwise can be danger-

ous.

The seat belt will provide its wearer with

maximum protection if the recliner seat-

back is placed in fully upright position.

When the seatback is reclined, there is

greater risk that the passenger will slide

under the belt, especially in a forward im-

pact accident, and may be injured by the

belt or by striking the instrument panel or

seatbacks.

Seat belts should always be worn by every

adult who drives or rides in this vehicle,

and by all children who are tall enough to

wear seat belts properly.

Other children should always use proper

child restraint systems.

Remove any twists when using the belt.

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Seat belts

3-point type seat belt (with

To unfasten

emergency locking mechanism)

Hold the latch plate and push the button on

This type of belt requires no length adjust-

the buckle.

ment. Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to the

movement of the wearer, but in the event of a

sudden or strong shock, the belt automatical-

ly locks to hold the wearer’s body.

NOTE

z You can check if the belt locks by pulling it

WARNING

forward quickly.

Never wear the lap portion of the belt

To fasten

across your abdomen. During accidents it

can press sharply against the abdomen

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while hold-

and increase the risk of injury.

The seat belts must not be twisted when

NOTE

ing the latch plate.

worn.

As the belt retracts automatically, keep hold-

ing the latch plate while retracting so that the

NOTE

belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could

3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness

z When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a

damage the vehicle.

as desired.

locked condition, pull the belts once force-

fully and then return them. After that, pull

the belts out slowly once again.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until

a “click” is heard.

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Seat belts

If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

Front passenger seat belt warn-

NOTE

position or the operation mode is put in ON

ing lamp*

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

while a seat belt is not fastened, the warning

the belt may not retract smoothly. If the seat

The front passenger seat belt warning lamp is

lamp comes on and the tone sounds for ap-

belt and ring are dirty, clean them with a

located on the instrument panel.

proximately 6 seconds to remind the driver to

mild soap or detergent solution.

fasten the seat belt.

If the vehicle is driven without fastening the

seat belt, the warning lamp comes on and

flashes repeatedly, and the tone sounds con-

tinuously. In addition, the warning display

will be displayed on the information screen in

the multi-information display.

The warning lamp goes off and the tone stops

after approximately 90 seconds.

Subsequently, if the seat belt is still not fas-

tened, the warning lamp and tone will be acti-

Driver’s seat belt warning

vated to remind the driver to fasten the seat

lamp and display

belt whenever the vehicle is stopped and star-

The lamp comes on when a person sits on the

ted again. The warning will operate in the

front passenger seat but does not fasten the

Warning lamp

same way if the seat belt is removed while

seat belt. It goes off when the

seat belt is sub-

driving the vehicle. The warning will stop

sequently fastened.

when the seat belt is fastened.

WARNING

z Do not install any accessory or sticker

Warning display

that makes the lamp difficult to see.

Adjustable seat belt anchor

(front seats)

The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.

A tone and warning lamp are used to remind

the driver to fasten the seat belt.

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