Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023 year). Manual in english

Child restraint systems

WARNING

NOTE

Installing a child restraint sys-

When installing a child restraint system,

Before purchasing a child restraint system,

tem using the LATCH (Lower

follow the instructions provided by the

try installing it in the rear seat to ensure

Anchors and Tethers for chil-

manufacturer and follow the directions in

proper fit. Due to the location of the seat belt

this manual. Failure to do so can result in

buckles and the shape of the seat cushion, it

dren) system

serious injury or death to your child in an

may be difficult to securely install some

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accident or sudden stop.

manufacturer’s child restraint systems.

After installation, push and pull the child

If the child restraint system can be pulled

Lower anchor locations

restraint system back and forth, and side

forward or to either side easily on the seat

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

cushion after the seat belt has been tightened,

the child restraint system is not installed

choose another manufacturer’s child

The outboard seating positions in the rear seat

securely, it may cause injury to the child

restraint system.

of your vehicle are equipped with lower

or other occupants in the event of an acci-

Depending on the seating position in the

anchors for attaching child restraint systems

dent or sudden stop.

vehicle and the child restraint system that

compatible with the LATCH system.

When not in use, keep your child restraint

you have, the child restraint system can be

system secured with the seat belt, or

attached using one of the following 2 meth-

remove it from the vehicle, in order to pre-

ods:

vent it from being thrown around inside

• Attach to the lower anchorage in the rear

the vehicle during an accident.

seat ONLY if the child restraint system is

When attaching a child restraint system to

compatible with the LATCH system. Refer

the rear seat, prevent the front seatbacks

to “Installing a child restraint system using

from touching the child’s feet and child

the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers

restraint system.

for children) system” on page 4-23.

Otherwise, the child could be seriously

• Attach to the seat belt. Refer to “Installing a

injured in the event of hard braking or a

child restraint system using the seat belt

collision.

(with emergency/automatic locking mecha-

nism)” on page 4-27.

NOTE

The symbols on the seatback show the loca-

tion of the lower anchor points.

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Child restraint systems

Tether anchor locations

Examples of child restraint sys-

Using the LATCH system

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tems compatible with the LATCH

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Your vehicle has 3 attachment points on the

system

Except for booster seat

backside of the rear seats. These are for

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securing a child restraint system tether strap

1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap,

to each of the 3 rear seating positions in your

remove the head restraint from the loca-

vehicle.

tion where you wish to install the child

restraint system.

Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

2. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the

child restraint system into the lower

anchors

(B) in accordance with the

instructions provided by the child restraint

system’s manufacturer.

Remember, the lower anchors (B) pro-

A- Rear-facing child restraint system

vided with your vehicle are designed to

B- Front-facing child restraint system

secure suitable child restraint systems

C- Child restraint system lower anchor

compatible with the LATCH system in

connectors

the outboard positions of the rear seats

D- Tether strap

only. The anchor connectors are NOT

(These are only examples.)

designed to secure a suitable child

restraint system in the center seating

position of the rear seat.

CAUTION

z Do not sit in the center seating position of

the rear seat when installing a child restraint

system on the left side of the rear seat.

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Child restraint systems

WARNING

If there is any foreign material in or

z Child restraint system tether anchors are

around the lower anchors, remove it

designed only to withstand loads from cor-

before installing the child restraint sys-

rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under

tem. Also, make sure the seat belt is away

no circumstances are they to be used for

from, not looped through or otherwise

adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching

interfering with, the child restraint sys-

other items, or equipment to the vehicle.

tem. If foreign matter is not removed

and/or the seat belt interferes with the

4. Before putting your child in the restraint,

child restraint system, the child restraint

push and pull the restraint in all directions

system will not be secured properly, could

A- Connector

detach and move forward in the event of

to be sure it is firmly secure. Do this

B- Lower anchor

sudden braking or an accident, and could

before each use. If the child restraint sys-

result in injury to the child or other vehi-

tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 2

cle occupants.

and 3.

NOTE

When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

the seat where the child restraint system is

CAUTION

z In order to secure a child restraint system

installed.

compatible with the LATCH system, use the

z After removing the child restraint system,

lower anchor points in the outboard positions

install the head restraint.

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

3. Latch the tether strap hook

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

child restraint system to the tether anchor

however, MUST be used to secure a child

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

restraint system in the center seating position

securely fastened.

of the rear seat.

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2. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the

Booster seat

WARNING

high back booster seat into the lower

If there is any foreign material in or

anchors

(B) in accordance with the

around the lower anchors, remove it

instructions provided by the child restraint

before installing the high back booster

system’s manufacturer.

seat. Also, make sure the seat belt is away

Remember, the lower anchors (B) pro-

from, not looped through or otherwise

vided with your vehicle are designed to

interfering with, the high back booster

secure suitable high back booster seats

seat. If foreign matter is not removed

compatible with the LATCH system in

and/or the seat belt interferes with the

the outboard positions of the rear seats

high back booster seat, the high back

only. The anchor connectors are NOT

booster seat will not be secured properly,

could detach and move forward in the

designed to secure a suitable high back

event of sudden braking or an accident,

booster seat in the center seating posi-

and could result in injury to the child or

A- High back booster seat

tion of the rear seat.

other vehicle occupants.

B- Booster cushion

When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

the seat where the high back booster seat

is installed.

WARNING

z To avoid injury to child, do not use the

lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking

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

Retractor (ALR) child restraint installa-

back booster seat to the tether anchor bar

tion function when using a booster seat

(D) and tighten the tether strap so it is

with the seat belts.

securely fastened.

High back booster seat

A- Connector

B- Lower anchor

1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap,

remove the head restraint from the loca-

tion where you wish to install the high

back booster seat.

Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

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Child restraint systems

1. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the

WARNING

booster cushion into the lower anchors

z Child restraint system tether anchors are

If there is any foreign material in or

(B) in accordance with the instructions

designed only to withstand loads from cor-

around the lower anchors, remove it

provided by the child restraint system’s

rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under

before installing the booster cushion. Also,

manufacturer.

no circumstances are they to be used for

make sure the seat belt is away from, not

Remember, the lower anchors (B) pro-

adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching

looped through or otherwise interfering

vided with your vehicle are designed to

other items, or equipment to the vehicle.

with, the booster cushion. If foreign mat-

secure suitable booster cushions com-

ter is not removed and/or the seat belt

patible with the LATCH system in the

interferes with the booster cushion, the

4. Before putting your child in the restraint,

outboard positions of the rear seats

booster cushion will not be secured prop-

push and pull the high back booster seat in

only. The anchor connectors are NOT

erly, could detach and move forward in

all directions to be sure it is firmly secure.

the event of sudden braking or an acci-

designed to secure a suitable booster

Do this before each use. If the high back

dent, and could result in injury to the

cushion in the center seating position of

booster seat is not firmly secure, repeat

child or other vehicle occupants.

the rear seat.

steps 2 and 3.

When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust

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

the seat where the booster cushion is

Fit the seat belt to the high back booster

installed.

seat according to the child restraint sys-

tem’s manufacturer.

2. Sit the child in the booster cushion. Fit the

seat belt to the booster cushion according

CAUTION

to the child restraint system’s manufac-

z After removing the high back booster seat,

turer.

install the head restraint.

Installing a child restraint sys-

Booster cushion

A- Connector

tem using the seat belt (with

B- Lower anchor

emergency/automatic locking

CAUTION

mechanism)

z Do not remove the head restraint when

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installing a booster cushion.

With the exception of the driver, the seat belt

in all other seating positions can be converted

from normal Emergency Locking Retractor

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Child restraint systems

(ELR) mode, to Automatic Locking Retractor

5. Route the seat belt through the child

Installation

(ALR) mode. This means that when you pull

restraint system according to the instruc-

the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the

tions provided by the child restraint sys-

retractor will switch to its ALR child restraint

Except for booster seat

tem’s manufacturer. Then insert the seat

installation function. Always use the ALR

belt latch plate into the buckle. Make sure

1. Remove the head restraint from the loca-

child restraint installation function when you

you hear a “click” when you insert the

install a child restraint system using the seat

tion in which you wish to install a child

latch plate into the buckle.

restraint system.

belt.

Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

Children

12 years old and under should

2. When installing a child restraint system

always be restrained in the rear seat, when-

on the front passenger seat, adjust seat

ever possible, although the front passenger

slide to its most rearward position. Also,

seat belt can also be converted to ALR mode.

adjust the seat height to its lowermost

position when the seat height is adjustable

WARNING

(if so equipped).

When you install a child restraint system

3. Adjust the seatback of the seat where the

using the seat belt, always make sure the

child restraint system will be installed as

retractor has been switched to the ALR

follows.

child restraint installation function. The

[For front passenger’s seat]

ALR function will keep the child restraint

6. To activate the ALR child restraint instal-

Adjust the angle of the seatback to match

system tightly secured to the seat.

lation function, slowly pull the shoulder

Failure to convert the retractor to the

the angle of the back of the child restraint

part of the belt all the way out of the

ALR function may allow the child

system.

retractor until it stops. Then let the belt

restraint system to move forward during

Refer to

“To adjust the seatbacks” on

feed back into the retractor.

sudden braking or an accident, resulting

page 4-5.

in serious injury or death to the child or

[For rear seats]

other occupants.

Adjust the seatback angle to four steps

rearward from the most upright position.

Refer to

“To adjust the seatbacks” on

CAUTION

page 4-6.

Do not sit in the center seating position of

4. Place the child restraint system on the

the rear seat when installing a child restraint

seat.

system on the left side of the rear seat.

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Child restraint systems

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

9. Push and pull the child restraint system in

WARNING

If the belt is in the ALR function, you will

all directions to check that it is installed

z Child restraint system tether anchors are

not be able to pull it out. If the webbing

securely.

designed only to withstand loads from cor-

can be pulled out from retractor, the ALR

If the child restraint system is not installed

rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under

function has not been activated and you

securely, proceed to step 10.

no circumstances are they to be used for

will need to repeat steps 6 and 7.

10. [For front passenger’s seat]

adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching

8. After confirming that the belt is locked,

Repeat steps 8 and 9.

other items, or equipment to the vehicle.

grab the shoulder part of the belt near the

[For rear seats]

buckle and pull up to remove any slack

Adjust the seatback angle forward until

12. Before putting your child in the restraint,

from the lap part of the belt allowing the

the child restraint system is firmly

push and pull the restraint in all directions

slack to feed into the retractor. Remember,

secured, and then check that the seatback

to be sure it is firmly secure. Do this

if the lap belt portion is not tight, the child

is locked in place. Then push and pull the

before each use. If the child restraint sys-

restraint system will not be secure. It may

child restraint system in all directions to

tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 4

help to put your weight on the child

check that it is installed securely.

through 11.

restraint system and/or push on its seat-

If your child restraint system requires the

back while pulling up on the belt (See

use of a tether strap, fasten the tether strap

CAUTION

illustration).

in accordance with the following step 11.

z After removing the child restraint system, be

11. Latch the tether strap hook

(A) of the

sure to perform the following actions.

child restraint system to the tether anchor

• Wind up the seat belt completely

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

to deactivate the ALR mode.

securely fastened.

• Install the head restraint.

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Child restraint systems

2. When attaching a high back booster seat

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

Booster seat

to the front passenger’s seat, adjust the

Fit the seat belt to the high back booster

front passenger seat to the most rearward

seat according to the child restraint sys-

position. Also, adjust the seat height to the

tem’s manufacturer.

lowermost position when the seat height

is adjustable (if so equipped).

CAUTION

3. Place the high back booster seat on the

z After removing the high back booster seat,

seat.

install the head restraint.

4. If your high back booster seat requires the

use of a tether strap, latch the tether strap

hook (A) of the child restraint system to

Booster cushion

the tether anchor bar (B) and tighten the

tether strap so it is securely fastened.

CAUTION

A- High back booster seat

B- Booster cushion

z Do not remove the head restraint when

installing a booster cushion.

WARNING

1. When attaching a booster cushion to the

z To avoid injury to child, do not use the

front passenger’s seat, adjust the front

lap/shoulder belt Automatic Locking

passenger seat to the most rearward posi-

Retractor (ALR) child restraint installa-

tion. Also, adjust the seat height to the

tion function when using a booster seat

lowermost position when the seat height

with the seat belts.

is adjustable (if so equipped).

2. Place the booster cushion on the seat.

3. Sit the child in the booster cushion. Fit the

High back booster seat

WARNING

seat belt to the booster cushion according

1. Remove the head restraint from the loca-

z Child restraint system tether anchors are

to the child restraint system’s manufac-

tion in which you wish to install a high

designed only to withstand loads from cor-

turer.

rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under

back booster seat.

no circumstances are they to be used for

Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-8.

adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching

other items, or equipment to the vehicle.

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Maintenance and inspection of seat belts

Children who have outgrown

WARNING

child restraint systems

z Keep your vehicle locked when not in use.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any

Keep your vehicle keys away from chil-

part of the seat belt assemblies. This work

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dren.

should be done by an authorized

Children who have outgrown a child restraint

Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Failure to have

system should be seated in the rear seat and

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer

Maintenance and inspection

wear the seat belt. If the shoulder belt crosses

perform the work could reduce the effec-

their face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses

tiveness of the belts and could result in a

of seat belts

their stomach, a commercially available

serious injury or death in an accident.

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booster seat must be used to raise the child so

Never use an organic solvent to clean the

Regularly check your seat belt buckles and

that the shoulder belt crosses their shoulder

seat belt webbing. Do not attempt to

their release mechanisms for positive engage-

bleach or re-dye the seat belt webbing.

and the lap belt remains positioned low

ment and release of the latch plate. Check the

These may weaken the seat belt webbing,

across their hips. The booster seat should fit

retractors for automatic locking when in the

increasing risk of injury or death in an

the vehicle seat and have a label certifying

Automatic Locking Retractor function.

accident.

compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle

Clean seat belt webbing only with mild

Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint

The entire seat belt assembly should be

soap or detergent solution and rinse it

Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regula-

with lukewarm water, and dry the seat

replaced if the webbing shows any obvious

tions.

belt webbing completely before retracting

cuts, tears, increase in thickness in any sec-

it.

tion of the webbing from broken fibers, or

WARNING

severe fading from sunlight. All of these con-

z Any child who is too small to properly

ditions indicate a weakening of the belt,

wear a seat belt must be properly

which may adversely affect seat belt perfor-

Supplemental Restraint Sys-

restrained in an appropriate child

mance in an accident.

tem (SRS) - airbag

restraint system, to reduce their risk of

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serious injury or death in an accident.

z A child should never be left unattended in,

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental

or unsupervised around, your vehicle.

Restraint System (SRS), which includes air-

When you leave the vehicle, always take

bags for the driver and passengers.

the child out as well.

z Children can die from heat stroke if left or

trapped inside the vehicle, especially on

hot days.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

The SRS curtain airbags provide the driver

NOTE

WARNING

and the passengers on the front seat and the

z The SOS emergency assistance

(if so

• Seat belts help keep the driver and pas-

rear outboard seats with protection against

equipped) is designed to operate when any of

sengers properly positioned. This

head injuries by deploying the curtain airbag

the airbags deploy or severe collision occurs.

reduces the risk of injury in all collisions,

on the side impacted in moderate to severe

Refer to “Telematics Control Unit (TCU)”

and reduces the risk of serious injuries or

side impact collisions and by deploying both

on page 3-5.

death when the airbags inflate.

curtain airbags when a rollover is detected.

During sudden braking just before a col-

The curtain airbags are also designed to help

lision, an unrestrained or improperly

The SRS front airbags are designed to supple-

reduce the risk of complete and partial ejec-

restrained driver or front passenger can

ment the primary protection of the driver and

tion from the vehicle through side windows

move forward into direct contact with, or

front passenger seat belt systems by provid-

within close proximity to, the airbag

in both side impact and rollover type acci-

ing those occupants with protection against

when it begins to inflate.

dents.

head and chest injuries in certain moderate to

The beginning stage of airbag inflation is

severe frontal collisions. The SRS front air-

The SRS airbags are NOT a substitute for use

the most forceful and can cause serious

injuries or death if the occupant comes in

bags, together with sensors at the front of the

of the seat belts. For maximum protection in

contact with the airbag at this time.

vehicle and sensors attached to the front

all types of accidents, seat belts must

• Seat belts reduce the risk of injury in

seats, form an advanced airbag system.

ALWAYS be worn by everyone who drives

rear impact collisions, and in lower-

or rides in this vehicle (with infants and small

speed frontal collisions because the air-

The SRS driver’s knee airbag is designed to

children in an appropriate child restraint sys-

bags are not designed to inflate in those

supplement the primary protection of the

tem in the rear seat, and older children buck-

situations.

driver’s seat belt system. It can reduce the

led in the rear seat). Refer to “Child restraint

• Seat belts reduce the risk of being

forward movement of the driver’s lower legs

systems” on page 4-21.

thrown from your vehicle in a collision or

and provide increased overall body protection

rollover.

in certain moderate to severe frontal colli-

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE

WARNING

sions.

PROPERLY SEATED.

z IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS

• A driver or front passenger sitting too

The SRS side airbags and the curtain airbags

WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT PROPERLY

close to the steering wheel or instrument

EVEN WITH AN AIRBAG.

are also designed to supplement the seat belts.

panel during airbag deployment can be

The SRS side airbags provide the driver and

seriously injured or killed.

front passenger with protection against chest

injuries by deploying the bag on the side

impacted in moderate to severe side impact

collisions.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

• Airbags inflate very quickly and with

Do not put your feet or legs on or against

NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD

great force. If the driver and front pas-

the instrument panel.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT

senger are not properly seated and

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas-

restrained, the airbag may not provide

senger seat. This places the infant too

the proper protection, and can cause

close to the passenger’s airbag. During

serious injuries or death when it inflates.

deployment of that airbag, the infant can

• To reduce the risk to the driver of serious

be seriously injured or killed.

injury or death due to a deploying

Rear-facing child restraint systems or

driver’s airbag, always properly wear

infant restraint systems must only be used

your seat belt and adjust the driver’s

in the rear seat.

seat as far back as possible, maintaining

a position that still allows the driver to

Infants and small children should never

Airbag

have good control of the steering wheel,

ride unrestrained, or lean against the

brake, accelerator, and other vehicle con-

instrument panel. They should never ride

trols.

held in your arms or on your lap. They

• To reduce the risk to the front passenger

can be seriously injured or killed in an

of serious injury or death from a deploy-

accident, especially when the airbags

ing passenger’s airbag, make sure the

inflate. Seat all infants and children in the

passenger always wears the seat belt

rear seat, properly restrained in an appro-

properly, remains seated upright and all

priate child restraint system. Refer to

the way back in the seat, and positions

“Child restraint systems” on page 4-21.

the seat as far back as possible.

• Seat all infants and children in the rear

seat, properly restrained in an appropri-

ate child restraint system.

Airbags inflate very quickly and with

great force. Do not sit on the edge of the

seat or sit with your lower legs too close to

the instrument panel, or lean your head or

chest close to the steering wheel or the

instrument panel.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

How the Supplemental

z FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

Restraint System works

SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat

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whenever possible. If they must be used in

The SRS includes the following components:

the front passenger seat, move the seat to

the most rearward position and make sure

the child stays in the child restraint sys-

tem, properly restrained. Failure to follow

these instructions could result in serious

injury or death to the child.

10- Side airbag modules

11- Curtain airbag modules

12- Side impact sensors

The airbag control unit monitors the readiness

1- Airbag module (Driver)

of the electronic parts of the system whenever

2- SRS warning light

the ignition switch or the operation mode is

z Older children should be seated in the

3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator

under the following conditions. These include

rear seat with their seat belt properly

4- Front impact sensors

all of the items listed above and all related

worn, and with an appropriate booster

wiring.

5- Airbag module (Passenger)

seat if needed.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

6- Airbag module (Driver’s knee)

Refer to “Children who have outgrown

7- Driver’s seat position sensor

F.A.S.T.-key]

child restraint systems” on page 4-31.

8- Passenger’s seat occupant classifica-

The ignition switch is in the

“ON” or

tion sensor system

“START” position.

9- Airbag control unit

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

The operation mode is in ON.

The airbags will operate under the same con-

ditions as the airbag control unit.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

When the impact sensors detect a sufficient

unit with information on the seat’s fore-aft

Passenger’s seat occupant clas-

front or side impact to deploy the airbag(s),

position. The airbag control unit controls

the appropriate airbag(s) will be deployed.

deployment of the driver’s front airbag in

sification sensor system

accordance with the information it receives

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When the airbag control unit detects rollover

from this sensor.

The passenger’s seat occupant classification

of the vehicle, curtain airbags will be

If there is a problem involving the driver’s

sensor system is attached to the front passen-

deployed.

seat position sensor, the SRS warning light in

ger seat cushion and provides the airbag con-

the instrument panel will come on. Refer to

trol unit with information regarding the

When airbags deploy, some smoke is released

“SRS warning light/display” on page 4-37.

occupant on the front passenger seat. The air-

accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke is

bag control unit controls deployment of the

not harmful, but do not intentionally inhale

passenger’s front airbag in accordance with

the smoke as it may cause temporary irrita-

WARNING

the information it receives from this system.

tion to people with respiratory problems.

If the SRS warning light or warning dis-

The passenger’s front airbag will not deploy

play comes on, have the vehicle inspected

An inflated airbag will deflate quickly, so you

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

in an impact when the system senses no occu-

dealer immediately.

pant on the front passenger’s seat or a child in

may not even notice that the airbag was

Please observe the following instructions

a child restraint system. In this case, the pas-

inflated.

to ensure that the driver’s seat position

senger airbag off indicator will come on.

Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver

sensor can operate correctly.

Refer to “Passenger’s airbag off indicator” on

from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle,

• Adjust the seat to the correct position,

page 4-36.

and does not prevent people from leaving the

and sit well back against the seatback.

If there is a problem involving the passen-

vehicle.

Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.

ger’s seat occupant classification sensor sys-

• Do not recline the seatback more than

tem, the SRS warning light in the instrument

CAUTION

necessary when driving.

panel will come on. Refer to “SRS warning

z Airbags inflate very quickly and with great

• Do not place metallic objects or luggage

light/display” on page 4-37.

force. In certain situations, contact with an

under the front seat.

inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abra-

If the vehicle is involved in a severe

sions, and bruises.

impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by

WARNING

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as

z If any of the following conditions occur,

soon as possible.

you should immediately have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi

Driver’s seat position sensor

Motors dealer as soon as possible:

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The driver’s seat position sensor is attached

to the seat rail and provides the airbag control

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

WARNING

• The SRS warning light does not initially

• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.

come on when the ignition switch or the

• Do not modify or replace the seat and

operation mode is under the following

seat belt.

conditions.

• Do not place luggage or other objects

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

under the seat.

F.A.S.T.-key]

• Do not place and use an electronic device

The ignition switch is in the “ON” or

such as a computer on the seat.

“START” position.

• Do not place heavy objects on the seat or

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

stick pins, needles, or other objects into

The operation mode is in ON.

it.

• The SRS warning light does not go out

• Do not remove the seat cushion skin.

The indicator normally comes on when the

after several seconds.

• If any liquid is spilled on the seat, wipe it

ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position

• The SRS warning light comes on while

and dry the seat immediately.

or the operation mode is put in ON, and goes

you are driving.

If the vehicle is involved in a severe

out a few seconds later. In the following situ-

To ensure that the passenger’s seat occu-

impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by

ations, the indicator will stay on to show that

pant classification sensor system can sense

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as

correctly, observe the following instruc-

the passenger front airbag is not operational.

soon as possible.

tions. Failure to follow these instructions

z The front passenger’s seat is not occu-

can adversely affect the performance of

the passenger’s airbag system.

Passenger’s airbag off indicator

pied.

• Adjust the seat to the correct position,

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z The system senses that a child is using a

and sit well back against the seatback.

child restraint system on the front passen-

The passenger’s airbag off indicator is

Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.

ger’s seat.

located in the instrument panel.

• Do not recline the seatback more than

necessary.

When the passenger’s seat occupant classifi-

• Never have more than one person (adult

cation sensor system sense there is a person

or child) sitting on the seat.

seated in the front passenger’s seat, the indi-

• Do not place anything between the seat

cator goes out to show that the passenger’s

and the floor console.

front airbag is operational.

• When attaching a child restraint system,

secure it firmly.

• Do not place luggage or other objects on

the seat.

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WARNING

SRS warning light/display

WARNING

If any of the following conditions occur,

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If any of the following conditions occur,

you should immediately have the airbag

there may be a problem with the SRS air-

There is a Supplemental Restraint System

system in your vehicle inspected by an

bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners, and

(SRS) warning light on the instrument panel.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as

they may not function properly in a colli-

soon as possible:

sion or may suddenly activate without a

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator

collision:

comes on when an adult is sitting on the

• Even when the ignition switch or the

front passenger seat.

operation mode is in ON, the SRS warn-

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does

ing light does not come on or it remains

not come on when the front passenger

on.

seat is not occupied.

• The SRS warning light and/or the warn-

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does

ing display comes on while driving.

not come on when the ignition switch is

The SRS airbags and seat belt pre-ten-

turned to the “ON” position or the oper-

sioners are designed to help reduce the

ation mode is put in ON.

risk of serious injury or death in certain

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator does

collisions. If either of the above conditions

not come on when a child is in a child

occurs, immediately have your vehicle

The system checks itself every time the igni-

restraint system on the front passenger’s

checked by an authorized Mitsubishi

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position or

seat.

Motors dealer.

the operation mode is put in ON. The SRS

• The passenger’s airbag off indicator

warning light will come on for several sec-

comes on and goes out repeatedly.

onds and then go out. This is normal and

Do not attach any accessory to your vehi-

NOTE

means the system is working properly.

cle that makes the passenger’s airbag off

On vehicles equipped with the SOS emer-

If there is a problem involving one or more of

indicator difficult or impossible to see.

gency assistance, if the SOS emergency

You must be able to see the passenger’s

the SRS components, the warning light will

assistance system operates, the SRS warning

airbag off indicator and verify the status

come on and stay on. At the same time, the

light illuminates.

of the passenger’s airbag system.

warning display will appear on the informa-

tion screen in the multi-information display.

The SRS warning light/display is shared by

the SRS airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner

system.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

designed to deploy at the same time as the

Driver’s and passenger’s front

driver’s front airbag.

airbag system

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The driver’s airbag is located under the pad-

ded cover in the middle of the steering wheel.

The front passenger’s airbag is contained in

the instrument panel above the glove com-

partment. The driver’s airbag and the front

passenger’s airbag are designed to deploy at

the same time. However, the front passen-

ger’s airbag does not deploy when the front

passenger seat is not occupied or when the

system senses that a child is in the child

restraint system.

Driver

Front passenger

Driver’s knee airbag system

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The driver’s knee airbag is located under the

steering wheel. The driver’s knee airbag is

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag

Deployment of front airbags

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The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when …

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

Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded area

or higher

between the arrows

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag

another stationary vehicle, a pole or a guard

designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a

will deploy if the impact to the vehicle’s main

rail).

moderate to severe frontal impact. A typical

structure is above a specific threshold level.

The initial stage of airbag inflation is the

condition is shown in the illustration to the

The threshold level is approximately 15 mph

most forceful, and can cause serious injury or

left.

(25 km/h) for a frontal collision straight into a

death if you are too close to the deploying air-

solid flat wall that does not bend or deform. If

bag. Accordingly, it is important that you

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

the impact to the vehicle’s main structure is

always wear the available seat belt.

designed to deploy only in certain moderate

below this threshold level, the front airbags

to severe frontal collisions within the shaded

and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy. This

area between the arrows in the illustration to

threshold level may also be higher if the vehi-

the right.

cle hits something that absorbs the impact,

either by bending or moving (for example,

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they cannot provide protection to the occu-

The front airbags and driver’s

Collision with a utility pole, tree or other

pants.

knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY

narrow object

Some typical situations are shown in the

when …

illustration.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air-

In certain types of front collisions, the front

bag do not protect the occupants in all types

airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not

of collisions, be sure to always wear your seat

deploy, even if the deformation of the body

Collision where the vehicle slides under the

belts properly.

seems to be large, because the vehicle’s body

rear body of a truck

structure is designed to absorb the impact and

deform in order to help protect the occupants.

Rear end collision to your vehicle

Some typical situations where the front air-

bags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy

are shown in the illustrations.

Oblique frontal impact

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air-

Side collision to your vehicle

bag do not protect the occupant in all types of

frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your

seat belts properly.

The front airbags and driver’s

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

knee airbag ARE NOT

DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when

…

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are

not designed to deploy in situations where

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The front airbags and driver’s

Collision with an elevated median/island or

WARNING

knee airbag MAY DEPLOY when

curb

Do not set anything on, or attach anything

to, the instrument panel above the glove

…

compartment. Such items could strike and

injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag

may deploy if the underside of the vehicle

suffers a moderate to severe impact (under-

Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole

carriage impact). Some typical situations are

shown in the illustration.

Since the front airbags and driver’s knee air-

bag may deploy in certain types of unex-

pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations,

Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the

Do not attach accessories to, or put them

and these unexpected impacts can move you

ground

in front of, the windshield. They could

out of position, it is important to always wear

restrict the airbag inflation, or strike and

your seat belts properly. When worn properly,

injure an occupant, when the airbag

seat belts can help maintain your distance

inflates.

from the airbags when they begin to inflate.

Do not attach additional keys or accesso-

The initial stage of airbag inflation is the

ries (hard, pointed or heavy objects) to the

most forceful and can cause serious injury or

ignition key. Such objects could prevent

death if you are close to the deploying airbag.

the driver’s knee airbag from inflation

normally or could be propelled to cause

serious injury if the airbag inflates.

WARNING

z Do not attach anything to the steering

wheel’s padded cover, such as trim mate-

rial, badges, etc. These could strike and

injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

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WARNING

Side airbag system

Curtain airbag system

z Do not attach accessories to the lower por-

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tion of the driver’s side instrument panel.

The side airbags (A) are contained in the

The curtain airbags are contained in the front

Such objects could prevent the driver’s

driver and front passenger seatbacks.

pillar, the rear pillar and the side sections of

knee airbag from inflating normally or

The side airbag is designed to inflate only on

the roof.

could be propelled to cause serious injury

the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even

The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only

if the airbag inflates.

with no passenger in the front seat.

on the side of the vehicle that is impacted,

even with no passenger in the seat.

Also, when the airbag control unit detects

rollover of the vehicle, the curtain airbags

will deploy.

Do not attempt to remove, install, disas-

semble or repair the SRS airbags.

Do not place objects, such as packages or

pets, between the airbags and the driver

or the front passenger. Such objects can

There is a symbol on the seatbacks that are

adversely affect airbag performance, or

equipped with side airbags.

cause serious injury or death when the

airbag deploys.

Immediately after airbag inflation, some

parts of the airbag system will be hot. Do

not touch them. You could otherwise be

burned.

The airbag system is designed to work

only once. After the airbags deploy, they

will not work again. They must promptly

be replaced and the entire airbag system

must be inspected by an authorized

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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WARNING

The side airbags and curtain airbags can

Do not attach a microphone (A) or any

Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats

cause serious injury or death to anyone

other object around the part where the

that have side airbags. Covers can inter-

too close to the airbag when it deploys. To

curtain airbag (B) deploys, such as on the

fere with proper side airbag deployment

reduce the risk of injury from a deploying

windshield, side door glass or front and

and adversely affect side airbag perfor-

side airbag or curtain airbag, driver and

rear pillars and roof side rail. When the

mance.

front passenger must be properly

curtain airbag inflates, the microphone or

Never install a rear-facing child restraint

restrained and seated well back, upright,

other object may be hurled with great

system in the front passenger seat. Rear-

and in the middle of the seat. Do not lean

force or the curtain airbag may not inflate

facing child restraint systems MUST

against the door.

correctly, resulting in death or serious

ONLY be used in the rear seat.

injury.

Front-facing child restraint systems

should also be used ONLY in the rear seat.

If a front-facing child restraint system

must be used in the front passenger seat,

move the seat as far back as possible, and

make sure that the child stays in the child

restraint system, properly restrained and

away from the door.

Do not allow a child to lean against or sit

In order to reduce the risk of injury from

close to the passenger door, even if the

a deploying side airbag, do not allow any

Do not put a hanger or any heavy or

child is seated in a child restraint system.

rear seat passengers to hold onto the back

pointed object on the coat hook. If the cur-

The child’s head should also not lean

of either front seat. Special care should be

tain airbag was activated, any such item

against or be close to the section of the

taken with children.

could be propelled away with great force

seatback where the side airbag and cur-

Do not place any objects around the area

and could prevent the curtain airbag from

tain airbag are located. It is dangerous if

where the side airbags deploy. Such

inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly

the side airbag or curtain airbag deploys.

objects can interfere with proper side air-

on the coat hook (without using a hanger).

Failure to follow all of these instructions

bag deployment, and cause injury during

Make sure there are no heavy or sharp

could lead to serious injury or death to the

deployment of the side airbag.

objects in the pockets of clothes that you

child.

Do not place stickers, labels or additional

hang on the coat hook.

trim on the back of either front seat. They

can interfere with proper side airbag

deployment.

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The seat belts in your vehicle are your pri-

WARNING

Deployment of side airbag and

mary means of protection in an accident. The

Work done on or in the vicinity of the side

curtain airbag

SRS side airbags and curtain airbags are

airbag or curtain airbag components

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designed to provide additional protection.

should be done only by an authorized

Therefore, for your safety and the safety of all

Mitsubishi Motors dealer. There is a risk

The side airbag and curtain airbag

occupants, be sure to always wear your seat

of a serious injury or death. Improper

belts properly.

work methods can cause accidental side

ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY

airbag or curtain airbag deployment, or

when...

render a side airbag or curtain airbag

The side airbag and curtain airbag

inoperable. Either of these situations

The side airbag and curtain airbag are

MAY NOT DEPLOY when...

could result in serious injury or death.

designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a

moderate to severe side impact to the middle

In certain types of side collisions, the side air-

of the passenger compartment.

bag and curtain airbag may not deploy, even

Also when the vehicle detects rollover of the

if the deformation of the body seems to be

vehicle, the curtain airbags will deploy.

large, because the vehicle’s body structure is

Typical situations are shown in the illustra-

designed to absorb the impact and to deform

tion.

in order to help protect the occupants. There

are also cases where the side airbag and cur-

Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the

tain airbag may not deploy at the same time,

vehicle body’s side structure

depending on the location of the impact.

Some typical situations where the side air-

bags and curtain airbags may not deploy are

shown in the illustrations.

When the vehicle detects rollover of the vehicle

(Curtain airbag only)

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