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Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english - page 2

Central door locks

Central door locks

NOTE

Vehicle-speed sensitive auto-

matic door lock (with impact-

z

If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless

NOTE

operation system, the driver’s door can be

sensitive unlock mechanism)

locked or unlocked with the emergency key.

3

z Repeated continuous operation between lock

Refer to “Emergency key” on page 3-11

All of the doors lock automatically when the

and unlock could activate the central door

vehicle speed exceeds approximately

locking systems built-in protection circuit

and prevent the system from operating. If

Driver’s door with inside lock

15 km/h (9 mph). In addition, all of the doors

this occurs, wait approximately 1 minute be-

knob

unlock when a strong impact that could be

fore operating the central door lock system.

very dangerous to the occupants is sustained

Using the door lock knob on the driver’s door

by the collision of the vehicle. This is pre-

locks or unlocks all doors.

pared for rescue activities when an unexpec-

All of the doors can be locked and unlocked

ted accident occurs.

as described hereafter.

Driver’s door with key

WARNING

Using the key on the driver’s door locks or

z When the vehicle-speed sensitive automat-

ic door lock/impact-sensitive unlock

unlocks.

mechanism may not operate in the follow-

ing conditions, have the vehicle inspected

at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point immediately.

• The door does not lock automatically

even when the vehicle speed exceeds ap-

proximately 15 km/h (9 mph).

• The door unlocks automatically while

1. Lock

driving.

2. Unlock

• Even when the ignition switch or the

operation mode is in ON, the SRS

warning lamp does not come on or it

NOTE

remains on.

• The SRS warning lamp comes on while

z

Be careful not to lock the doors while the

driving.

key is inside the vehicle when getting off the

1. Lock

• The central door lock system is broken

vehicle.

2. Unlock

down.

Locking and unlocking

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Dead Lock System*

These functions are deactivated when the ve-

2. Get out of the vehicle. Close all of the

NOTE

hicle is shipped from the factory. If you wish

doors.

z Even if the vehicle suffers significant defor-

to activate or deactivate these functions,

3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the key,

mation from a collision etc., depending on

please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

the driver’s or front passenger’s door

the location and angle of the collision, as

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Authorized Service Point.

lock/unlock switch (C) to lock all of the

well as on the shape and condition of the

other object in the collision, the doors may

doors. The turn-signal lamps will blink

not unlock. The extent of deformation or

Dead Lock System*

once.

damage to the vehicle does not necessarily

4. Press the switch again within 2 seconds.

correlate with unlocking of the doors.

The turn-signal lamps will blink three

The Dead Lock System helps prevent theft.

z These functions are activated when the vehi-

times to show that the Dead Lock Sys-

When the keyless entry system or the keyless

cle is shipped from the factory. If you wish

operation function has been used to lock all

tem has been set.

to activate or deactivate these functions,

of the doors, the Dead Lock System makes it

please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

impossible to unlock the doors using the in-

Keyless entry system

Keyless operation

side lock knobs.

system

Unlocking by using the ignition

switch, the engine switch or the

CAUTION

selector lever

z Do not set the Dead Lock System when

someone is inside the vehicle. With the Dead

It is possible to unlock all of the doors when-

Lock System set, it is not possible to unlock

ever as follows.

the doors using the inside lock knobs. If you

erroneously set the Dead Lock System, un-

[Vehicles with M/T]

lock the doors using the UNLOCK switch

The ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”

on the key or using the keyless operation

position or the operation mode is put in OFF.

function.

[Vehicles with A/T]

The selector lever is placed in the

“P”

Setting the system

(PARK) position while the operation mode is

in ON. Or the operation mode is put in OFF.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

position and then remove the key (vehi-

cles with keyless entry system), or put

the operation mode in OFF

(vehicles

with keyless operation system).

3-18

Locking and unlocking

“Child-protection” rear doors (Double cab)

After setting the Dead Lock System, reach

NOTE

into the vehicle through a window and con-

z

If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of

firm that you cannot unlock the doors using

unlocking, the doors are automatically re-

the lock knobs.

locked and the Dead Lock System is simul-

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taneously set again.

z

Even when it is not possible to use the key-

NOTE

less entry system or keyless operation func-

tion to unlock the doors, it is possible to use

z If you need advice on how to set the Dead

Lock System, please contact a MITSUBISHI

the key to unlock the driver’s door. When

the key is used to unlock the driver’s door,

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

the Dead Lock System is cancelled for only

the driver’s door. If you wish to subsequent-

“Child-protection” rear

ly unlock all other doors, turn the ignition

NOTE

switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position, or

doors (Double cab)

z Pressing the LOCK switch (A) on the key

put the operation mode in ON or ACC.

once while the Dead Lock System is set cau-

z

It is possible to adjust the time between

ses the turn-signal lamps to blink three

pressing the UNLOCK switch (B) on the

times, so it is possible to confirm that the

key or the driver’s or front passenger’s door

Dead Lock System is set.

lock/unlock switch (C) and automatic lock-

ing. For details, please contact a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

Cancelling the system

ice Point.

When the following operation is performed,

z

It is possible to lock the doors and set the

Dead Lock System at the same time with a

the doors will unlock and the Dead Lock Sys-

single push of the LOCK switch (A) on the

tem will be simultaneously cancelled.

key, the driver’s or front passenger’s door

z The UNLOCK switch (B) on the key is

lock/unlock switch (C). For details, please

pressed.

contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

z The driver’s or front passenger’s door

ized Service Point.

1- Lock

lock/unlock switch (C) is pressed while

2- Unlock

you are carrying the keyless operation

Testing the system

key.

Child protection helps prevent doors from be-

Open all of the door windows, then set the

ing opened accidentally, especially when

Dead Lock System.

small children are in the rear seat.

(Refer to “Setting the system” on page 3-18.)

A lever is provided on each rear door.

Locking and unlocking

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Rear gate

If the lever is set to the locked position, the

To open

To swing down

rear door cannot be opened using the inside

handle.

Lift up the handle and lower the rear gate.

The rear gate can be swung down in two

To open the rear door while the child protec-

stages except some models. To lower it to the

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tion is in use, pull the outside door handle.

second stage, proceed as follows:

If the lever is set to the “Unlock” position,

the child protection mechanism does not

CAUTION

function.

On vehicles with the rear bumper, never

z

swing down the rear gate because the rear

CAUTION

gate could be damaged.

z When driving with a child in the rear seat,

please use the child protection to prevent ac-

1. Swing open the rear gate to the first po-

cidental door opening which may cause an

sition. Then, lift it up to the position

accident.

shown in the illustration while holding

the wire (A).

To close

Rear gate

Raise the rear gate and close with enough

CAUTION

force to latch the assembly securely into posi-

tion.

z Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when

loading and unloading luggage. Heat from

the exhaust could lead to burns.

z Pay attention not to catch your fingers in the

rear gate.

z Do not weight the rear gate.

z Before driving, make sure that the rear gate

is securely closed. If the rear gate opens

while driving the vehicle, objects stored in

the cargo area could fall out onto the road.

3-20

Locking and unlocking

Manual window control*

2. Remove the wire (A) on one side while

Electric window control switch

CAUTION

aligning the hole in the wire with the

Each door window opens or closes while the

hook (B).

z Never close the rear gate with the wire left

unhooked.

corresponding switch is operated.

3

Driver’s switch

Driver’s switch

Manual window control*

LHD

RHD

3. Remove the wire on the other side in the

1- Driver’s door window

same manner, and have the rear gate

2- Front passenger’s door window

swing down slowly.

3- Rear left door window (Double cab)

1- To open

4- Rear right door window (Double cab)

2- To close

5- Lock switch

Electric window control*

WARNING

The electric windows can only be operated

z Before operating the electric window con-

trol, make sure that nothing can get trap-

with the ignition switch or the operation

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

mode in ON.

z Never leave the vehicle without removing

the key.

z Never leave a child (or other person who

might not be capable of safe operation of

the electric window control) in the vehicle

alone.

Locking and unlocking

3-21

Electric window control*

Press the switch down for opening the win-

To unlock, press it once again.

WARNING

dow, and pull up the switch for closing it.

z The child may tamper with the switch at

the risk of its hands or head being trap-

ped in the window.

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Driver’s switches

The driver’s switches can be used to operate

all door windows. A window can be opened

or closed by operating the corresponding

switch.

Press the switch down to open the window,

and pull up the switch to close it.

If the switch for the driver’s window is fully

1- Lock

pressed down/pulled up, the door window au-

NOTE

2- Unlock

tomatically opens/closes completely.

z Repeated operation with the engine stopped

If you want to stop the window movement,

will run down the battery. Operate the win-

operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-

dow switches only while the engine is run-

WARNING

tion.

ning.

z

A child may tamper with the switch at the

z

The rear door windows only open halfway.

risk of its hands or head being trapped in

Passenger’s switches

the window. When driving with a child in

the vehicle, please press the window lock

The passenger’s switches can be used to op-

Lock switch

switch to disable the passenger’s switches.

erate the corresponding passenger’s door

When this switch is operated, the passenger’s

windows.

switches cannot be used to open or close the

Timer function

door windows and the driver’s switch cannot

open or close any door windows other than

The door windows can be opened or closed

for 30 seconds after the engine is stopped.

the driver’s door window.

However, once the driver’s door or the front

passenger’s door is opened, the windows can-

not be operated.

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Locking and unlocking

Seat adjustment

Seat adjustment

WARNING

CAUTION

z

To minimize the risk of personal injury in

z When sliding or reclining the seat rearward,

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

the event of a collision or sudden braking,

pay careful attention to the rear seat passen-

fortable and that you can reach the pedals,

the seatbacks should always be in the al-

gers.

steering wheel, switches etc. while retaining

most upright position while the vehicle is

a clear field of vision.

in motion. The protection provided by the

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seat belts may be reduced significantly

Front seats

when the seatback is reclined. There is

WARNING

greater risk that the passenger will slide

under the seat belt, resulting in serious in-

z

Do not attempt to adjust the seat while

Manual type

jury, when the seatback is reclined.

driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con-

z

Do not place objects under the seats. This

trol and result in an accident. After ad-

could prevent the seat from locking se-

justments are made, ensure the seating is

curely, and it could lead to an accident. It

locked in position by attempting to move

may also cause damage to the seat or oth-

the seat forward and rearward without

er parts.

using the adjusting mechanism.

z

It is extremely dangerous to ride in the

cargo area (inside or outside) of a vehicle.

CAUTION

Also, the cargo area and rear seats should

never be used as a play area by children.

Make sure the seat is adjusted by an adult or

z

In a collision, people or children riding

with adult supervision for correct and safe

unrestrained in these areas are more like-

operation.

ly to be seriously injured or killed.

z

Do not place a cushion or the like between

z

Do not allow people or children to ride in

your back and the seatback while driving.

any area of your vehicle that is not equip-

The effectiveness of the head restraints will

1- To adjust forward or backward

ped with seats and seat belts, and make

be reduced in the event of an accident.

Lift the handle and adjust the seat to the

sure that everyone travelling in your vehi-

z

The reclining mechanism of the front man-

desired position, and release the handle.

cle is in a seat and wearing a seat belt, or

ual seat’s seatback is spring loaded, causing

2- To recline the seatback

in the case of a child is strapped in a child

it to fold the seatback forward when the lock

Pull the lever up and then lean backward

restraint.

lever is operated. When using the lever, sit

to the desired position, and release the

close to the seatback or hold it with your

hand to control its return motion.

lever.

z

When sliding the seats, be careful not to

3- To adjust seat cushion height (driver’s

catch your hand or foot.

side only)

Turn the dial and adjust the seat cushion

height to the desired position.

4-02

Seat and seat belts

Front seats

Power type*

NOTE

CAUTION

z To prevent the battery from running down,

z

Operate in the high position for quick heat-

operate the switch with the engine running.

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

low to keep it warm. Slight variations in seat

temperature may be felt while using the

Heated seats*

heated seats. This is caused by the operation

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of the heater’s internal thermostat and does

The heated seats can be operated with the ig-

not indicate a malfunction.

nition switch or the operation mode in ON.

z

If the following types of persons use the

Operate the switch as indicated by arrows.

heated seats, they might become too hot or

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

receive minor burns (red skin, heat blisters,

the heater is on.

etc.):

• Children, elderly or ill people

• People with sensitive skin

1- To adjust forward or backward

• Excessively tired people

Operate the switch as indicated by the

• People under the influence of alcohol or

arrows and adjust the seat to the desired

sleep inducing medication (cold medicine,

etc.)

position.

z

Do not place heavy objects on the seat or

2- To recline the seatback

stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects

Operate the switch as indicated by the

into it.

arrows and adjust the seatback angle to

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

z

the desired position.

rial with high heat insulation properties on

3- To adjust seat height

the seat while using the heater; this might

Operate the switch as indicated by the

cause the heater element to overheat

arrows and adjust the seat height to the

z

Do not use benzine, kerosene, petrol, alcohol

1 (HI)

Heater high (for quick heating).

or other organic solvents when cleaning the

desired position.

seats. Doing so could damage not only the

If the entire switch is operated, then the

2

Heater off.

seat cover, but also the heater element.

entire seat moves.

3 (LO)

Heater low

(to keep the seat

z

If water or any other liquid is spilled on the

4- To adjust seat cushion angle

seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before at-

warm).

Operate the switch as indicated by the

tempting to use the heater.

arrows and adjust the seat cushion angle

z

Turn the heater off immediately if it appears

to be malfunctioning during use.

to the desired position.

Seat and seat belts

4-03

Rear seat (Club cab and Double cab)*

Rear seat (Club cab and

Folding up the seat cushion

To return to the original position, push it

backward (into the seatback) until it is level

(Club cab)

Double cab)*

with the seat.

The right and left seat cushions can be folded

When a person is sitting in the middle seating

up separately.

position of the rear seat, adjust the head re-

To fold the seat cushions up, raise the seat

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straint to height at which it lock in position.

cushions.

Refer to “Head restraints*” on page 4-05.

Securely retain the seat cushion by hooking

the retaining band (A) onto the head restraint

Folding the seatback forward

(B) of the rear seat.

(Double cab)

Pull up the band on the top of the seatback

and fold it forward.

NOTE

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

could damage the armrest.

z The top surface of the armrest contains a cup

holder for rear seat occupants.

Refer to “Cup holder” on page 7-104.

Armrest (Double cab)

To use the armrest, fold it down.

To return (Double cab)

Raise the seatback until it is locked securely

in place.

Push and pull the seatback lightly to be sure

it is secure.

4-04

Seat and seat belts

Head restraints*

To raise the head restraint, move it upward.

To lower the restraint, move it downward

Head restraints*

To lower the restraint, move it downward

while pushing the height adjusting knob (A)

while pushing the height adjusting knob (A)

in the direction of the arrow. After adjust-

WARNING

in the direction of the arrow. After adjust-

ment, push the head restraint downward and

ment, push the head restraint downward and

make sure that it is locked.

z Driving without the head restraints in

place can cause you and your passengers

make sure that it is locked.

serious injury or death in an accident. To

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reduce the risk of injury in an accident,

always make sure the head restraints are

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

the distance between your head and the

restraint.

To adjust height

Rear centre seat (Double cab)

Front seats

To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,

Adjust the head restraint height so that the

pull up the head restraint to the locked posi-

centre of the head restraint is as close as pos-

tion.

sible to ear level to reduce the chances of in-

jury in the event of collision. Any person too

To raise the head restraint, move it upward.

tall for the head restraint to reach their seated

ear level, should adjust the restraint as high

as possible.

Seat and seat belts

4-05

Head restraints*

WARNING

To install

z

When a person sits in the middle seating

Confirm that the head restraint is facing the

position of the rear seat, pull up the head

correct direction, and then insert it into the

restraint to a height at which it locks in

seatback while pressing the height adjusting

position. Be sure to make this adjustment

before starting to drive. Serious injuries

knob (A) in the direction indicated by the ar-

4

could otherwise be suffered as the result

row.

of an impact.

The head restraint stalk with the adjustment

notches (B) must be installed in the hole with

the adjusting knob (A) (except head restraints

of the outer seat).

CAUTION

z

The shape and size of the head restraint dif-

fers according to the seat. Always use the

correct head restraint provided for the seat

and do not install the head restraint in the

wrong direction.

NOTE

z

The head restraint height of the outer seat in

the rear seat cannot be adjusted.

To remove

CAUTION

Lift the head restraint with the height adjust-

z Confirm that the height adjusting knob (A)

ing knob (A) pushed in.

is correctly adjusted as shown in the illustra-

tion, and also lift the head restraints to en-

sure that they do not come out of the seat-

back.

4-06

Seat and seat belts

Seat belts

Seat belts

WARNING

NOTE

z

The seat belt will provide its wearer with

z You can check if the belt locks by pulling it

To protect you and your passengers in the

maximum protection if the recliner seat-

forward quickly.

event of an accident, it is most important that

back is placed in fully upright position.

the seat belts are worn correctly while driv-

When the seatback is reclined, there is

To fasten

ing.

greater risk that the passenger will slide

4

under the belt, especially in a forward im-

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while hold-

The front seat belts each have a pretensioner

pact accident, and may be injured by the

ing the latch plate.

system. (Club cab)

belt or by striking the instrument panel or

The front seat belts and the rear outer seat

seatbacks.

belts each have a pretensioner system. (Dou-

Remove any twists when using the belt.

NOTE

z

ble cab)

z

No modifications or additions should be

z

When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a

These belts are used the same way as a con-

made by the user which will either pre-

locked condition, pull the belts once force-

ventional seat belt.

vent the seat belt adjusting devices from

fully and then return them. After that, pull

Refer to “Seat belt pretensioner system and

operating to remove slack, or prevent the

the belts out slowly once again.

force limiter system*” on page 4-10.

seat belt assembly from being adjusted to

remove slack.

z

Never hold a child in your arms or on

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until

WARNING

your lap when riding in this vehicle, even

a “click” is heard.

if you are wearing your seat belt. To do so

z Seat belts should always be worn by every

risks severe or fatal injury to the child in

adult who drives or rides in this vehicle,

a collision or sudden stop.

and by all children who are tall enough to

z

Always adjust the seat belt to a snug fit.

wear seat belts properly.

Other children should always use proper

z

Always wear the lap portion of the belt

child restraint systems.

over your hips.

z Always place the shoulder belt over your

shoulder and across your chest. Never put

3-point type seat belt (with

it behind you or under your arm.

z One seat belt should be used by only one

emergency locking mechanism)

person. Doing otherwise can be danger-

This type of belt requires no length adjust-

ous.

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.

Seat and seat belts

4-07

Seat belts

For the driver and the front

WARNING

NOTE

passenger’s seat

z Never wear the lap portion of the belt

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

across your abdomen. During accidents it

the belt may not retract smoothly. If the seat

[Mono-colour liquid crystal display type]

can press sharply against the abdomen

belt and ring are dirty, clean them with a

and increase the risk of injury.

mild soap or detergent solution.

For the driver

z The seat belts must not be twisted when

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worn.

3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness

as desired.

For the front passenger

To unfasten

Hold the latch plate and push the button on

the buckle.

Seat belt reminder

*- This warning lamp shows the case

of the left-hand drive vehicles.

NOTE

z As the belt retracts automatically, keep hold-

ing the latch plate while retracting so that the

belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could

damage the vehicle.

4-08

Seat and seat belts

Seat belts

[Colour liquid crystal display type]

*-

This warning lamp shows the

WARNING

case of the 5-passenger vehicles.

z

Do not install any accessory or sticker

For the driver

that makes the lamp difficult to see.

If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position or the operation mode is put in ON

NOTE

while a seat belt is not fastened, the warning

4

z If the seat belt subsequently remains unfas-

lamp comes on for approximately 30 seconds

tened, the warning lamp and the tone will is-

to remind the rear passenger to fasten the seat

sue further warnings each time the vehicle

belt.

For the front passenger

starts moving from a stop.

If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt still

z For the front passenger seat, the warning

unfastened, the warning lamps come on for

function works only while a person is sitting

on the seat.

approximately another 30 seconds. (This illu-

mination happens only the first time the vehi-

z When luggage is placed on the front passen-

ger seat, a sensor in the seat cushion may,

cle starts moving with the seat belt still un-

depending on the weight and position of the

fastened.)

luggage, cause the warning tone to sound

The warning lamps go off when the seat belt

and the warning lamp to come on.

is fastened.

*- This warning lamp shows the case

of the left-hand drive vehicles.

For the rear passenger’s seats*

WARNING

If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position or the operation mode is put in ON

z Do not install any accessory or sticker

that makes the lamp difficult to see.

while the driver’s and/or the front passeng-

er’s seat belt is not fastened, the warning

lamp comes on and the tone sounds for ap-

NOTE

proximately 6 seconds to remind the driver

z The warning lamp comes on even if no one

and/or the front passenger to fasten the seat

is sitting on the rear seats.

belt.

If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt still

unfastened, the warning lamp will blink and

the tone will sound intermittently until the

seat belt is fastened.

Seat and seat belts

4-09

Pregnant women restraint

NOTE

WARNING

Pretensioner system

When the ignition switch or the operation

z If a seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle

z When adjusting the seat belt anchor, set it

is being driven, the tone sounds for approxi-

at a position that is sufficiently high so

mode is under the following conditions, if

mately

1 second and the warning lamp

that the belt will make full contact with

there is a frontal impact or a side impact (ve-

comes on for approximately 30 seconds. At

your shoulder but will not touch your

hicles equipped with SRS side airbags and

the same time, the warning lamp for the seat

neck.

SRS curtain airbags) severe enough to injure

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where the seat belt is not fastened comes on.

the driver and/or front passenger or when a

z If the seat belts are initially fastened but a

rollover or overturning of the vehicle is de-

seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is

Pregnant women restraint

stationary and the vehicle is then driven with

tected (if so equipped), the pretensioner sys-

the seat belt still unfastened, the warning

tem will retract the respective seat belts in-

WARNING

lamp comes on again for approximately 30

stantaneously, thus maximizing the seat belt’s

seconds.

effectiveness.

z Seat belts work for everyone, including

pregnant women. Pregnant women should

[Except vehicles equipped with keyless oper-

use the available seat belts. This will re-

ation system]

Adjustable seat belt anchor

duce the likelihood of injury to both the

The ignition switch is in the

“ON” or

The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.

woman and the unborn child. The lap belt

“START” position.

To move the anchor, pull the lock knob (A)

should be worn across the thighs and as

[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation

snug against the hips as possible, but not

and slide the anchor to the desired position.

across the waist. Consult your doctor if

system]

Release the lock knob to lock the anchor into

you have any additional questions or con-

The operation mode is in ON.

position.

cerns.

WARNING

Seat belt pretensioner

z To obtain the best results from your pre-

tensioner seat belt, make sure you have

system and force limiter

adjusted your seat correctly and wear

system*

your seat belt properly.

The front seat belts each have a pretensioner

system and force limiter system. (Club cab)

The front seat belts and the rear outer seat

belts each have a pretensioner system and

force limiter system. (Double cab)

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Seat and seat belts

Child restraint

CAUTION

Force limiter system

WARNING

Installation of audio equipment or repairs in

In the event of a collision, each force limiter

z

z When attaching a child restraint system

the vicinity of the pretensioner seat belts or

system will effectively absorb the load ap-

to the rear seat, adjust the front seat to

floor console must be performed in line with

plied to the seat belt so as to minimize the

prevent the front seatbacks from touching

MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines. It is

impact to the passenger.

the child’s feet and child restraint system.

important to do so because the work could

Otherwise, the child could be seriously in-

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affect the pretensioner systems.

jured in the event of hard braking or a

Child restraint

z

If you need to scrap the vehicle, please con-

collision.

sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point. It is important to do so be-

When transporting children in your vehicle,

cause unexpected activation of the preten-

some type of child restraint system should al-

Caution for installing the child

sioner seat belts could cause injuries.

ways be used according to the size of the

restraint on vehicles with a

child. This is required by law in most coun-

front passenger airbag

tries.

NOTE

The label shown here is attached on vehicles

The regulations concerning driving with chil-

with a front passenger airbag.

z

The pretensioner seat belts will be activated

dren in the front seat may differ from country

if the vehicle suffers a severe impact, even if

to country. You are advised to comply with

the seat belts are not worn.

the relevant regulations.

z

The pretensioner seat belts are designed to

work only once. After the pretensioner seat

belts have been activated, we recommend

WARNING

you to have them replaced by a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

z When possible, put children in the rear

ice Point.

seat. Accident statistics indicate that chil-

dren of all sizes and ages are safer when

properly restrained in the rear seat rather

SRS warning

than in the front seat.

z Holding a child in your arms is no substi-

The same warning lamp/display is shared by

tute for a restraint system. Failure to use

the SRS airbags and the pretensioner seat

a proper restraint system can result in se-

belts.

vere or fatal injury to the child.

Refer to

“SRS warning lamp/display” on

z Each child restraint device or fixing is to

page 4-34.

be used only by one child.

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Child restraint

Instruction:

WARNING

WARNING

z

For small infants, an infant carrier

z Extreme Hazard!

z A REARWARD FACING CHILD RE-

NEVER use a rearward facing child re-

STRAINT must NOT be used in the front

should be used. For small children

straint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE

passenger seat if the front passenger’s air-

whose height when seated allows the

AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI-

bag has not been deactivated. The force of

shoulder belt to lie in contact with the

OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

an inflating airbag could kill or cause se-

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face or the throat, a child seat should be

rious injuries to the child. A rearward

used.

facing child restraint should be used in

z

The child restraint system should be ap-

NOTE

the rear seat.

propriate for the child’s weight and

z A FORWARD FACING CHILD RE-

z The labels may be in different positions de-

STRAINT should be used in the rear seat

height and properly fit in the vehicle.

pending on the vehicle model.

whenever possible; if it must be used in

For a higher degree of safety: THE

the front passenger seat, turn off the front

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Use rearward facing child restraints in the

passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. Fail-

SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN THE

rear seat or turn off the front passenger’s air-

ure to do so could kill or cause serious in-

REAR SEAT.

juries to the child.

bag ON-OFF switch. Refer to “To turn an air-

z

Before purchasing a child restraint sys-

bag off” on page 4-27.

tem, try installing it in the seat to make

Infants and small children

sure there is a good fit. Because of the

When transporting infants and small children

location of the seat belt buckles and the

Front passenger's

shape of the seat cushion, it may be dif-

in your vehicle, follow the instruction given

airbag ON

ficult to securely install some manufac-

below.

turer’s child restraint systems.

If the child restraint system can be

pulled forward or to either side easily on

the seat cushion after the seat belt has

been tightened, choose another manufac-

turer’s child restraint system.

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Child restraint

Suitability for various ISOFIX positions (Double cab)

Vehicle ISO-

Recommended Child

UN-R44 Approval

UN-R129 Approval

Mass group

Size class

Fixture

FIX positions*¹

Restraint Systems*²

No.

No.

Rear outboard

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Carrycot

F

ISO/L1

X

—

—

—

G

ISO/L2

X

—

—

—

0 - Up to 10 kg

E

ISO/R1

IL

—

—

—

0+ - Up to 13 kg

E

ISO/R1

IL

—

—

—

—

ISO/R2X

IL

—

—

—

BABY-SAFE i-SIZE:

MZ315055

D

ISO/R2

IL, IL#

BABY-SAFE i-SIZE

—

E1-000008

FLEX BASE:

MZ315056

C

ISO/R3

IL

—

—

—

I - 9 kg to 18 kg

—

ISO/R2X

IL

—

—

—

D

ISO/R2

IL

—

—

—

C

ISO/R3

IL

—

—

—

B

ISO/F2

IUF

—

—

—

B1

ISO/F2X

IUF, IL#

DUO plus: MZ313045

E1-04301133

—

A

ISO/F3

IUF

—

—

—

II & III - 15 kg to

—

—

IL#

KIDFIX XP:

E1-04301304

—

36 kg

MZ315025

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For detailed information, consult your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

CAUTION

z When installing a child restraint system, remove the head restraint from the seat.

z When attaching a child restraint system to the rear seat, adjust the front seat to prevent the front seatbacks from touching the child’s feet and child restraint

system.

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z

“BABY-SAFE i-SIZE” and “BABY-SAFE i-SIZE FLEX BASE” are designed for children 40-83 cm in height.

Definition of characters to be inserted in the table above:

z IUF- Suitable for ISOFIX forward restraint child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group.

z IL- Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of semi-universal category approved for use in the mass group.

z IL# - Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems of MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Parts.

See the above table of “Recommended Child Restraint Systems”

z X- ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group.

i-Size child restraint system (Double cab)

Seating Position*¹

Recommended Child

UN-R129 Approval

Restraint Systems*²

No.

Front passenger

Second outboard

Rear centre

BABY-SAFE i-SIZE:

MZ315055

i-Size child restraint

X

i-U

X

BABY-SAFE i-SIZE

E1-000008

system

FLEX BASE:

MZ315056

^*1: Vehicles with i-Size marking. (Refer to “Lower anchorage location” on page 4-20.)

^*2: MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.

For detailed information, consult your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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Child restraint

CAUTION

z

“BABY-SAFE i-SIZE” and “BABY-SAFE i-SIZE FLEX BASE” are designed for children 40-83 cm in height, and up to 13 kg in weight.

Definition of characters to be inserted in the table above:

z i-U- Suitable for i-Size “universal” child restraint system forward and rearward facing.

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z X- Seating position not suitable for i-Size “universal” child restraint systems.

Suitability for various seating positions

Club cab

Seating position

Front passenger

Recommended Child

UN-R44

UN-R129

Mass group

Rear Out-

Restraint Systems^*1

Approval No.

Approval No.

Activated air-

Deactivated

board

bag

airbag^*2

0 - Up to 10 kg

X

U

X

—

—

—

0+ - Up to 13 kg

BABY-SAFE i-SIZE:

X

U, L#

X

—

E1-000008

MZ315055

I - 9 kg to 18 kg

X

U, L#

X

DUO plus: MZ313045

E1-04301133

—

II & III - 15 kg to

KIDFIX XP:

X

U^*3, L#

X

E1-04301304

—

36 kg

MZ315025

^*1: MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to changes without any prior announcement.

For detailed information, consult your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

^*2: The front passenger’s airbag is deactivated by using the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.

^*3: Do not remove the head restraint when installing a booster cushion.

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