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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2022 year). Manual in english - page 2

Extending a luggage compartment

WARNING

CAUTION

z

The luggage compartment in the rear of

z When adjusting the seats, be careful not to

the vehicle should never be used as a play

catch your hand or leg. Personal injury could

area by children. All children should be

result.

properly restrained in a restraint device

that offers the maximum protection for

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their size and age. Refer to

“Child

NOTE

restraint systems” on page 4-18.

z When the seatback of a front seat is reclined,

z

The front passenger seat is equipped with

return it to the upright position before driv-

weight sensors. Depending on the weight

ing.

detected, the front passenger airbag is dis-

abled or enabled. When folding the rear

seats forward for increased cargo capac-

ity, the front passenger seat and seatback

Folding the rear seatbacks for-

Extending a luggage com-

must be adjusted to assure they are not

ward

partment

contacting the rear seat. In the event the

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front seat or seatback is allowed to contact

The passenger and luggage compartments can

the folded rear seat, proper operation of

WARNING

the front passenger airbag system may be

be joined by folding the seatback forward.

z

Never adjust the seats to extend a luggage

affected.

This is useful for carrying long objects.

compartment while the vehicle is in

The seatbacks can be folded with the rear seat

motion or on a slope.

release button.

The seats could move suddenly and cause

CAUTION

serious injury or an accident.

z

In the luggage compartment, do not load the

NOTE

z

After returning a seatback to its normal

luggage higher than the top of the seats and

z You can separately fold the right and left side

position, make sure that the seatback is

make sure that the luggage is firmly secured.

of the seatback.

firmly secured. If the seatback is not

Restricted rear vision or unsecured objects

secured, it could move and cause a serious

entering the passenger compartment from the

accident.

luggage compartment during sudden brak-

z

Do not allow anyone to ride in the luggage

ing can cause serious injury or an accident.

compartment while the vehicle is in

z

Seatbacks should always be folded and put

motion. People who are not properly

back into normal position by an adult. Seat

seated and restrained can be seriously

adjustments by a child could lead to an unex-

injured or killed in an accident.

pected accident.

Seat and restraint systems

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Extending a luggage compartment

To fold the seatbacks

To return the seatbacks

1. If the outboard seat belt has been sepa-

CAUTION

rated from the seat belt guide (B), insert it

z Before folding the driver’s side rear seat-

back into the seat belt guide.

back, detach the center seat belt from the

2. Tilt the seatback up until it is locked prop-

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detachable anchor and retract the center seat

erly in position.

belt all the way to the rear trim to prevent

damage to the seat belt caused by an object

WARNING

in the luggage compartment. For details,

z After returning the seatbacks to their

refer to page 4-14.

upright positions, make sure that the rear

seat belts are in front of the seatbacks, and

4. If the center seat belt is stored in the rear

Push the rear seat release button (A) to fold

not caught behind the seatbacks.

trim, pull the seat belt out and pass it

the seatback forward.

through the seat belt guide (D) near the

The rear outboard seat belt can be separated

center of the rear seat backs.

from the seat belt guide (B) to help prevent

NOTE

damage to the seat belt while the seatback is

z If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled

folded.

out, pull it once with force and let it retract

all the way. Then, pull the belt out slowly

once again.

3. Make sure the seatback is locked securely

in place and the seat belt is passed through

the seat belt guide (B).

WARNING

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

seat release button can be seen, the seat-

back is not locked firmly in place. Push

and pull lightly on the seatback to lock it

firmly in place.

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Seat and restraint systems

Seat belts

5. After making sure that the seat belt is not

Seat belts

WARNING

twisted, insert the small latch plate (E)

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z Never insert any foreign object, such as a

into the detachable anchor (F) aligning the

Seat belts are installed in your vehicle to help

piece of plastic, paper clip, button or coin,

marks (G) on the plate and buckle until a

into the seat belt buckle.

reduce the risk of injury to the driver and pas-

“click” is heard. Make sure the detachable

senger in the event of an accident. Always

anchor is securely latched and seat belt is

not twisted. For details, refer to page

use the provided seat belts.

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Carefully review the following information

4-14.

for proper seat belt usage.

WARNING

z

To help reduce the risk of injury or death

in an accident, seat belts and child

z

Never modify or alter the seat belts in

restraint systems must always be used.

your vehicle.

Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page

4-18 for additional information.

z

To reduce the risk to the driver of serious

injury or death during deployment of the

z

Never use one seat belt for more than one

driver’s airbag, always properly wear the

person.

seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far

z

Never carry more people in your vehicle

back as possible while maintaining a posi-

than there are seat belts.

tion that still enables you to fully apply the

z

Always adjust the seat belt for a snug fit.

WARNING

pedals, easily control the steering wheel,

z

Always place the shoulder belt over your

z

Using the rear center seat belt with the

and safely operate the vehicle.

shoulder and across your chest. Never put

detachable anchor unlatched increases the

z

To reduce the risk to a front seat passen-

it behind you or under your arm.

risk of serious injury or death in an acci-

ger of serious injury or death from a

z

Always wear the lap belt as low as possible

dent. Make sure the detachable anchor is

deploying airbag, make sure the passenger

across your hips, not around your waist.

properly latched.

always wears the seat belt properly,

remains seated all the way back and

upright in their seat, and moves the seat as

far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemen-

tal Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on

page 4-29 for additional information.

Seat and restraint systems

4-11

Seat belts

1. Occupants should always sit back in their

WARNING

WARNING

seats with their backs against the upright

z

Never hold an infant or child in your arms

z Do not let children play with the seat belts.

seatback. To reduce the risk of serious

or on your lap when riding in this vehicle

If children play with the seat belts by

injury or death during deployment of the

even when you are wearing your seat belt.

wrapping them around their bodies, the

airbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far back

Never place any part of the seat belt you

seat belt may retract and become tight.

as possible while maintaining a position

are wearing around an infant or child.

This can result in a serious injury or

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that still enables you to fully apply the

Failure to follow these simple instructions

death, such as suffocation.

creates a risk of serious injury or death to

This can occur even if the vehicle is

pedals, easily control the steering wheel,

your child in the event of an accident or

parked. If the child cannot be released

and safely operate the vehicle. The front

sudden stop.

from the seat belt, use an appropriate tool

passenger seat should also be moved as

z

Children 12 years old and under should

such as a knife or scissors to cut the seat

far back as possible. Refer to “Supple-

always ride in the rear seat and be prop-

belt.

mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag”

erly restrained. This reduces their risk of

on page 4-29. Also refer to “To adjust the

serious injury or death in an accident,

Seat belt instructions

seat forward or backward” on page 4-3.

especially due to a deploying front passen-

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ger airbag. Refer to “Child restraint sys-

tems” on page

4-18 for additional

All seats are equipped with a seat belt which

information.

uses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt with

z

Any child who is too small to properly

an emergency locking retractor.

wear a seat belt must be properly

restrained in an appropriate child

This system is designed to provide both com-

restraint system.

fort and safety. It permits full extension and

z

Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facing

automatic retraction of the belts during nor-

child safety seat and positioned in the rear

mal vehicle operation. A sensing device

seat.

inside the belt retractor is designed to lock the

z

In the event of an accident, all seat belt

retractor in the event of a sudden change in

assemblies, including retractors and

the vehicle’s motion.

attachment hardware, should be inspected

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer to determine whether replacement

NOTE

is necessary.

z For instructions on installing a child restraint

system using a seat belt, refer to “Installing a

child restraint system using the seat belt” on

page 4-25.

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Seat and restraint systems

Seat belts

4. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding

WARNING

the latch plate. Push the latch plate into

z

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

the buckle until you hear a “click”. Pull

death in the event of an accident or sud-

up on the belt to be sure the latch plate is

den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in

locked securely in the buckle.

the upright position while the vehicle is in

motion.

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Seat belt performance during an accident

can be adversely affected if the seatbacks

are reclined. The more a seatback is

reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-

mance will be adversely affected. If the

seat belt is not properly positioned against

the body during an accident, there is

NOTE

increased risk you will slide under the belt

z

With the exception of the seat belt for the

and receive serious injury or death.

driver, the seat belts in all other seating posi-

tions are equipped with an Automatic Lock-

2. Before using the rear center seat belt,

ing Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull the

make sure that the detachable anchor is

NOTE

seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retrac-

tor will switch to its ALR child restraint

securely latched and the seat belt is not

z

If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled

installation function (see page 4-25).

twisted. For details, refer to page 4-14.

out, pull it once with force and let it retract

When the ALR function has been activated,

3. Grasp the latch plate and slide it up the

all the way.

the seat belt will only retract. If this happens,

webbing so that it easily pulls across your

Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.

let the belt fully retract, then pull the seat

body.

belt back out, repeating steps 1 through 5.

5. The lap part of the belt must always be

worn low and snug across the hips. Pull

up on the shoulder portion of the belt to

WARNING

take up any slack in the lap belt.

z

Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and

is worn as low as possible across the hips,

not around the waist. Failure to follow this

instruction will increase the risk of serious

injury or death in the event of an accident.

Seat and restraint systems

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Seat belts

luggage compartment while the driver’s side

WARNING

rear seat back is folded down.

z Be sure the seat belt webbing is not

twisted when worn. Twisted webbing may

adversely affect seat belt performance.

WARNING

z

Never detach the rear center seat belt

6. To release the belt, press the button on the

except when the driver’s side rear seat

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buckle and allow the belt to retract.

back is folded down. Using the rear center

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it

seat belt with the detachable anchor

out and check for kinks or twists in the

unlatched increases the risk of serious

webbing. Then make sure it remains

injury or death in an accident. Make sure

untwisted as it retracts.

the detachable anchor is properly latched

before the center seat belt is used.

NOTE

NOTE

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

z

If the seat belt locks up and cannot be pulled

the belt may not retract smoothly. If the seat

out, pull it once with force and let it retract

belt and ring are dirty, clean them with a

all the way.

mild soap or detergent solution.

Then, pull the belt out slowly once again.

2. After making sure that the seat belt is not

twisted, insert the small latch plate (B)

into the detachable anchor (C) aligning

the marks (D) on the plate and buckle

until a “click” is heard.

To attach

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly and pass it

Detachable rear center seat belt

through the seat belt guide (A).

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The rear center seat belt can be detached to

help avoid damage caused by an object in the

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Seat and restraint systems

Seat belts

Driver’s seat belt

reminder/warning light and

display

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Warning light

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Warning display

3. After the seat belt is retracted completely,

To detach

insert the latch plate (E) into the upper slit

(H) and the small latch plate (B) into the

1. Insert the latch plate (E) of the center seat

lower slit (I).

belt into the slit

(G) on the detachable

anchor (C) and release the center seat belt

from the detachable anchor.

A tone and warning light are used to remind

the driver to fasten the seat belt.

If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position or the operation mode is put in ON

without the driver’s seat belt being fastened, a

warning light will come on and a tone will

sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind

you to fasten your seat belt.

If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt still

unfastened, the warning light will blink and

the tone will sound intermittently until the

seat belt is fastened. At the same time, “FAS-

TEN SEAT BELT” is displayed on the infor-

2. Pass the seat belt through the seat belt

mation screen in the multi-information

guide (A) and retract it completely toward

display.

the rear trim.

Seat and restraint systems

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Seat belts

WARNING

Adjustable seat belt shoulder

z

In order to reduce the risk of serious

anchor (front seats)

injury or death in an accident, always fas-

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ten your own seat belt. Do not allow any-

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

one to ride in your vehicle unless he or she

is also seated and fastening a seat belt.

(B) and slide the anchor to the desired posi-

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Children should additionally be restrained

tion.

in a secure child restraint system.

Anchor down

Anchor up

NOTE

z

If the seat belt subsequently remains unfas-

When the ignition switch is turned to the

tened, the warning light and the tone will

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

issue further warnings each time the vehicle

ON, this indicator normally

comes on and

starts moving from a stop.

goes off a few seconds later.

The light comes on when a person sits on the

front passenger seat but does not fasten the

Front passenger seat belt warn-

seat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is sub-

ing light

sequently fastened.

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WARNING

The front passenger seat belt warning light is

WARNING

z

Always adjust the shoulder belt anchor so

located in the instrument panel.

z When a child booster seat is used on the

that the shoulder belt is positioned across

front passenger seat, the front passenger

the center of your shoulder without touch-

seat belt warning light will not come on, if

ing your neck. The shoulder belt should

the seat belt is not fastened when the

not be able to fall off your shoulder. Fail-

booster seat is used. Confirm that the

ure to follow this instruction can adversely

child is wearing the seat belt properly.

affect seat belt performance and increase

z Do not install any accessory or sticker that

the risk of serious injury or death in the

makes the light difficult to see.

event of an accident.

z

Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only when

the vehicle is not in motion.

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Seat and restraint systems

Seat belt use during pregnancy

WARNING

Seat belt use during preg-

Pre-tensioner system

z Make sure the anchor is securely locked in

nancy

position after adjusting it.

The driver and front passenger seat belts are

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equipped with a seat belt pre-tensioner sys-

Seat belts work for everyone, including preg-

Seat belt extender

tem. In a moderate-to-severe frontal or side

nant women. Like all occupants, pregnant

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collision or when a rollover or overturning of

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women are more likely to be seriously injured

When your seat belt, even fully extended, is

the vehicle is detected, the pre-tensioner sys-

or killed in an accident if they do not wear

not long enough, a seat belt extender must be

tem operates simultaneously with the deploy-

seat belts.

obtained. The extender may be used for either

ment of the front airbags, side airbags or

of the front seats.

curtain airbags.

WARNING

The seat belt pre-tensioners are located within

z To reduce the risk of serious injury or

the seat belt retractors (A). When activated,

death to pregnant women and unborn

the pre-tensioners quickly draw back seat belt

children in an accident, pregnant women

webbing and increase seat belt performance.

should always wear a seat belt. The lap

portion of the seat belt should be worn

snug and low across the hips and below

the rounding. Consult your doctor if you

have any additional questions or concerns.

Seat belt pre-tensioner and

force limiter systems

WARNING

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z The extender should only be used if the

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats each

existing belt is not long enough. Anyone

have a seat belt equipped with a pre-tensioner

who can use the standard seat belt should

system.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes

not use an extender. Unnecessary use of an

the following components:

extender can adversely affect seat belt

performance in an accident.

z When not required, the extender must be

removed and stowed.

Seat and restraint systems

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Child restraint systems

The seat belt pre-tensioners will operate

SRS warning

under the same conditions as the airbag con-

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trol unit.

This warning light tells you if there is a prob-

When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate,

lem involving the SRS airbags and the seat

some smoke is released and a loud noise will

belt pre-tensioner system. Refer to

“SRS

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be heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care

warning light/display” on page 4-34.

should be taken not to intentionally inhale it,

as it may cause some temporary irritation to

Force limiter system

people with respiratory problems.

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Even in the event of a severe impact, the pre-

1-

SRS warning light

In the event of an accident, the seat belt force

tensioners will not operate if the seat belts are

2-

Front impact sensors

limiter system will help reduce the force

not fastened. The seat belt pre-tensioners may

3-

Seat belt pre-tensioner

applied to the driver and front seat passenger.

not activate in certain collisions, even though

4-

Airbag control unit

the vehicle may appear to be severely dam-

5-

Side impact sensors

aged. Such non-activation does not mean that

Child restraint systems

6-

Seat belt buckle switches

something is wrong with the seat belt pre-ten-

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sioner system, but rather that the collision

When transporting infants or small children

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness

forces were not severe enough to activate the

in your vehicle, an appropriate child restraint

of the electronic parts of the system whenever

system.

system must always be used. This is required

the ignition switch or the operation mode is

by law in the U.S. and Canada.

under the following conditions. These include

WARNING

Child restraint systems specifically designed

all of the items listed above and all related

z The seat belt pre-tensioner system is

for infants and small children are offered by

wiring.

designed to work only once. After the seat

several manufacturers. Choose only a child

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

belt pre-tensioners have been activated,

restraint system with a label certifying that it

F.A.S.T.-key]

they will not work again. They must

complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

The ignition switch is in the

“ON” or

promptly be replaced and the entire seat

Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Motor Vehicle

belt pre-tensioner system inspected by an

“START” position.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety

[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]

Regulations (RSSR). Look for the manufac-

The operation mode is in ON.

turer’s statement of compliance on the box

and child restraint system itself.

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Seat and restraint systems

Child restraint systems

The child restraint system should be appropri-

z Children who weigh more than 60 pounds

WARNING

ate for your child’s weight and height, and

(27 kg) or who are more than 57 inches

z

Never hold an infant or child in your arms

should properly fit your vehicle’s seat.

(145 cm) tall, regardless of age, should

or on your lap when riding in this vehicle,

For detailed information, refer to the instruc-

use a suitable child seat or a booster seat

even when you are wearing your seat belt.

tion manual accompanying the child restraint

in the rear seat until the vehicle’s lap-and-

Never place any part of the seat belt you

system.

shoulder belt fits them properly.

are wearing around an infant or child.

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Failure to follow these simple instructions

creates a risk of serious injury or death to

Recommendations for child

WARNING

your child in the event of an accident or

restraint system selection

z

All children must be seated in the rear

sudden stop.

seat, and properly restrained.

Accident statistics show that children of

All children should be properly restrained in

all sizes and ages are safer when properly

a restraint device that offers the maximum

restrained in the rear seat, rather than in

protection for their size and age as specified

the front seat.

by local, state, or provincial laws.

z

Any child who is too large to use a child

Be sure to check local, state, or provincial

restraint system should ride in the rear

requirements for child size and age that may

seat and wear the lap-and-shoulder belt

vary from the recommendations listed below.

properly. The shoulder belt must be posi-

tioned over the shoulder and across the

z Children less than 2 years old and who

chest, not across their neck, and with the

lap belt positioned low on the child’s hips,

weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less MUST

not across their stomach. If necessary, a

ride in a rear-facing child safety seat that

booster seat should be used to help achieve

MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.

a proper seat belt fit. Follow the booster

z Children older than 2 years of age and

seat manufacturer’s instructions. Only use

who weigh less than 60 pounds (27 kg) or

a booster seat that is certified as comply-

who are less than 57 inches (145 cm) tall

ing with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

MUST be in an appropriate child restraint

Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Sys-

system used only in the rear seat.

tems and Booster Seats Safety Regula-

tions.

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Child restraint systems

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

z

Your vehicle is also equipped with a front

z

FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

z

When installing a child restraint system,

passenger airbag.

SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat

follow the instructions provided by the

Never put REAR-FACING CHILD

whenever possible. If one must be used in

manufacturer and follow the directions in

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT

the front passenger seat, move the seat to

this manual. Failure to do so can result in

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas-

the most rearward position and make sure

serious injury or death to your child in an

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senger seat. This places the infant too

the child stays in the child restraint sys-

accident or sudden stop.

close to the passenger airbag. During

tem, properly restrained. Failure to follow

z

After installation, push and pull the child

deployment of that airbag, the infant can

these instructions could result in serious

restraint system back and forth, and side

be seriously injured or killed. Rear-facing

injury or death to the child.

to side, to see that it is firmly secured. If

child restraint systems or infant restraint

the child restraint system is not installed

systems must only be used in the rear seat.

securely, it may cause injury to the child

or other occupants in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden stop.

Airbag

z

When not in use, keep your child restraint

system secured with the seat belt, or

remove it from the vehicle, in order to pre-

vent it from being thrown around inside

the vehicle during an accident.

WARNING

z It is important to use an approved rear-

facing infant restraint until the infant is

one year old (unless the infant outgrows

the seat sooner). This allows the infant’s

neck and spine to develop enough to sup-

port the weight of their head in the event

of an accident.

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Seat and restraint systems

Child restraint systems

NOTE

Installing a child restraint sys-

Tether anchor locations

z

Before purchasing a child restraint system,

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tem using the LATCH (Lower

try installing it in the rear seat to make sure

Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the

Anchors and Tethers for chil-

there is a good fit. Because of the location of

backside of the rear seats. These are for

the seat belt buckles and the shape of the seat

dren) system

securing a child restraint system tether strap

cushion, it may be difficult to securely install

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to each of the 3 rear seating positions in your

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some manufacturer’s child restraint systems.

vehicle.

If the child restraint system can be pulled

Lower anchor locations

forward or to either side easily on the seat

cushion after the seat belt has been tightened,

choose another manufacturer’s child restraint

The outboard seating positions in the rear seat

system.

of your vehicle are equipped with lower

Depending on the seating position in the

anchors for attaching child restraint systems

vehicle and the child restraint system that

compatible with the LATCH system.

you have, the child restraint system can be

attached using one of the following 2 meth-

ods:

• Attach to the lower anchorage in the rear

seat ONLY if the child restraint system is

compatible with the LATCH system (See

page 4-21).

• Attach to the seat belt (See page 4-25).

NOTE

z The symbols on the seatback show the loca-

tion of the lower anchor points.

Seat and restraint systems

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Child restraint systems

2. Open a small gap between the seat cush-

Examples of child restraint sys-

NOTE

ion (A) and the seatback (B) with your

tems compatible with the LATCH

z In order to secure a child restraint system

hand to locate the lower anchors (C).

compatible with the LATCH system, use the

system

lower anchor points in the outboard positions

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of the rear seat. It is not necessary to use the

vehicle’s seat belt. The vehicle’s seat belt,

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however, MUST be used to secure a child

restraint system in the center position of the

rear seat.

WARNING

z

If there is any foreign material in or

around the lower anchors, remove it

A- Vehicle seat cushion

before installing the child restraint sys-

B- Vehicle seatback

tem. Also, make sure the seat belt is away

A- Rear-facing child restraint system

C- Lower anchor

from, not looped through or otherwise

B- Front-facing child restraint system

D- Connector

interfering with, the child restraint sys-

C- Child restraint system lower anchor

tem. If foreign matter is not removed

connectors

and/or the seat belt interferes with the

3. Push the anchor connectors (D) on the

D- Tether strap

child restraint system, the child restraint

child restraint system into the lower

(These are only examples.)

system will not be secured properly, could

anchors

(C) in accordance with the

detach and move forward in the event of

instructions provided by the child restraint

sudden braking or an accident, and could

system’s manufacturer.

result in injury to the child or other vehi-

Using the LATCH system

Remember, the lower anchors provided

cle occupants.

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with your vehicle are designed to secure

z

When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

Except for booster seat

suitable child restraint systems compati-

the seat where the child restraint system is

installed.

ble with the LATCH system in the out-

1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap,

board positions of the rear seats only. The

remove the head restraint from the loca-

anchor connectors are NOT designed to

4. Remove the cargo area cover from the

tion where you wish to install the child

secure a suitable child restraint system in

vehicle. (Refer to “Cargo area cover” on

restraint system.

the center position of the rear seat.

page 5-179.)

Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-7.

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5. Latch the tether strap hook (E) of the child

„ High back booster seat

CAUTION

restraint system to the tether anchor bar

z After removing the child restraint system,

(F) and tighten the tether strap so it is

1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap,

install the head restraint.

securely fastened.

remove the head restraint from the loca-

tion where you wish to install the high

back booster seat.

Booster seat

Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-7.

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2. Open a small gap between the seat cush-

ion (A) and the seatback (B) with your

hand to locate the lower anchors (C).

WARNING

z Child restraint system tether anchors are

A- High back booster seat

designed only to withstand loads from cor-

rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under

B- Booster cushion

no circumstances are they to be used for

adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for

A- Vehicle seat cushion

attaching other items or equipment to the

WARNING

B- Vehicle seatback

vehicle.

z To avoid injury to child, do not use the

C- Lower anchor

lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking

D- Connector

6. Before putting your child in the restraint,

Retractor (ALR) child restraint installa-

tion function when using a booster seat

push and pull the restraint in all directions

3. Push the anchor connectors (D) on the

with the seat belts.

to be sure it is firmly secure. Do this

high back booster seat into the lower

before each use. If the child restraint sys-

anchors

(C) in accordance with the

tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 3

instructions provided by the child restraint

through 5.

system’s manufacturer.

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Remember, the lower anchors provided

5. Latch the tether strap hook (E) of the high

Fit the seat belt to the high back booster

with your vehicle are designed to secure

back booster seat to the tether anchor bar

seat according to the child restraint sys-

suitable high back booster seats compati-

(F) and tighten the tether strap so it is

tem’s manufacturer.

ble with the LATCH system in the out-

securely fastened.

board positions of the rear seats only. The

CAUTION

anchor connectors are NOT designed to

z After removing the high back booster seat,

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secure a suitable high back booster seat in

install the head restraint.

the center position of the rear seat.

WARNING

„ Booster cushion

z

If there is any foreign material in or

around the lower anchors, remove it

CAUTION

before installing the high back

booster

seat. Also, make sure the seat belt is away

z Do not remove the head restraint when

from, not looped through or otherwise

installing a booster cushion.

interfering with, the high back booster

seat. If foreign matter is not

removed

WARNING

1. Open a small gap between the seat cush-

and/or the seat belt interferes

with the

z

Child restraint system tether anchors are

ion (A) and the seatback (B) with your

high back booster seat, the high back

designed only to withstand loads from cor-

hand to locate the lower anchors (C).

booster seat will not be secured properly,

rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under

could detach and move forward in the

no circumstances are they to be used for

event of sudden braking or an accident,

adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for

and could result in injury to the child or

attaching other items or equipment to the

other vehicle occupants.

vehicle.

z

When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

the seat where the high back booster seat

is installed.

6. Before putting your child in the restraint,

push and pull the high back booster seat in

all directions to be sure it is firmly secure.

4. Remove the cargo area cover from the

Do this before each use. If the high back

vehicle. (Refer to “Cargo area cover” on

booster seat is not firmly secure, repeat

page 5-179.)

steps 3 through 5.

A- Vehicle seat cushion

7. Sit the child in the high back booster seat.

B- Vehicle seatback

C- Lower anchor

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2. Route the seat belt through the child

restraint system’s according to the instruc-

tions provided by the child restraint sys-

tem’s manufacturer. Then insert the seat

belt latch plate into the buckle. Make sure

you hear a “click” when you insert the

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latch plate into the buckle.

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

If your child restraint system requires the

If the belt is in the ALR function, you will

use of a tether strap, fasten the tether strap

not be able to pull it out. If the webbing

in accordance with procedures 6 and 7.

can be pulled out from retractor, the ALR

6. Remove the cargo area cover from the

function has not been activated and you

vehicle. (Refer to “Cargo area cover” on

will need to repeat steps 3 and 4.

page 5-179.)

5. After confirming that the belt is locked,

7. Latch the tether strap hook

(A) of the

3. To activate the ALR child restraint instal-

grab the shoulder part of the belt near the

child restraint system to the tether anchor

lation function, slowly pull the shoulder

buckle and pull up to remove any slack

bar (B) and tighten the tether strap so it is

part of the belt all the way out of the

from the lap part of the belt, allowing the

securely fastened.

retractor until it stops. Then let the belt

slack to feed into the retractor. Remember,

feed back into the retractor.

if the lap belt portion is not tight, the child

restraint system will not be secure. It may

help to put your weight on the child

restraint system and/or push on its seat-

back while pulling up on the belt (See

illustration).

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If your high back booster seat requires the

WARNING

Booster seat

use of a tether strap, fasten the tether strap

z Child restraint system tether anchors are

in accordance with procedures 2 and 3.

designed only to withstand loads from cor-

2. Remove the cargo area cover from the

rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under

vehicle. (Refer to “Cargo area cover” on

no circumstances are they to be used for

page 5-179.)

adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for

3. Latch the tether strap hook (A) of the high

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attaching other items or equipment to the

vehicle.

back booster seat to the tether anchor bar

(B) and tighten the tether

strap so

it is

securely fastened.

8. Before putting your child in the restraint,

push and pull the restraint in all directions

to be sure it is firmly secure. Do this

before each use. If the child restraint sys-

A- High back booster seat

tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 1

B- Booster cushion

through 7.

CAUTION

WARNING

z

After removing the child restraint system, be

z

To avoid injury to child, do not

use the

sure to perform the following actions.

lap/shoulder belt Automatic

Locking

• Wind up the seat belt completely to deacti-

Retractor (ALR) child restraint installa-

vate the ALR mode.

tion function when using a booster seat

• Install the head restraint.

with the seat belts.

WARNING

z

Child restraint system tether anchors are

designed only to withstand loads from cor-

„ High back booster seat

rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under

no circumstances are they to be used for

1. Place the high back booster seat on the

adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for

seat where you wish to install it.

attaching other items or equipment to the

To help assure proper fitting of the high

vehicle.

back booster seat, always remove the head

restraint.

4. Sit the child in the high back booster seat.

Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-7.

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