child seat MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–11
Used engine oils safety
instructions
EB12A-B
WARNING
(1) Prolonged and repeated contact
may cause serious skin disorders,
including dermatitis and cancer.
(2) Avoid contact with the skin as far
as possible and wash thoroughly
after any contact.
(3) Keep used engine oils out of reach
of children.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection fa-
cilities, including civic amenity sites and ga-
rages providing facilities for disposal of used
oil and used oil filters. If in doubt, contact your
local authority for advice on disposal.
Driving and alcoholEB25A-Aa
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one
of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously im-
paired with blood alcohol levels below the le-
gal maximum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,
call a cab, a friend, or use public transporta-
tion.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when you
have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.
Safe driving techniquesEB26A-Di
Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we rec-
ommend that you pay extra attention to the
following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have fas-
tened your seat belts.
(2) Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition and children
inside the vehicle. Children may play
with the driving controls and this could
lead to an accident.
(3) Make sure that infants and small
children are properly restrained in ac-
cordance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case of
an accident.
(4) Switch off the engine if you stop for a
short sleep. If the engine is left running
while you sleep, unexpected vehicle
operation or other accidents may be
caused by unconsciously moving the
shift lever (selector lever on automatic
transmission vehicles) or pressing the
accelerator pedal. If you inadvertently
keep the accelerator pedal pressed, the
engine may overheat or the engine, ex-
haust pipe, etc. may be abnormally
overheated, resulting in an accidental
fire. If poorly ventilated, there is a risk of
poisoning by exhaust gases.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1–12
(5) Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is illegal to allow
them to play there while the vehicle is
moving.
(6) When loading luggage, be careful not to
load above the height of the seats. This
is dangerous not only because the rear-
ward vision will be obstructed, but also
the luggage may be projected into the
passenger compartment under hard
braking.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
2–6
(6) If you wish to add a remote control
switch, please contact your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. A maximum of 4
remote control switches are available
for your vehicle.
CAUTION
(1) Do not leave the remote control
switch where it may be exposed
to heat caused by the direct rays
of the sun.
(2) The remote control switch is a
precision electronic device.
Therefore, pay attention to the fol-
lowing.

Avoid knocking the remote
control switch hard against
other objects or dropping it.

Keep the remote control
switch dry.

Do not disassemble the re-
mote control switch.
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“Child-protection” rear doorsEF12C-Af
1-Lock
2-Free
Child protection helps to prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear doors cannot be opened using the in-
side handle.
To open the rear door while the child protec-
tion is in use, pull the outside door handle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the
child protection mechanism does not func-
tion.
CAUTION
When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection
to prevent accidental door opening
which may cause an accident.

Seats and Seatbelts
Seat adjustment 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrest* 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated seats* 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint 3–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnant women restraint 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt inspection 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag 3–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–2
Seat adjustmentEG21A-Ud
Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are com-
fortable and that you can reach the pedals,
steering wheel, switches etc. while retaining
a clear field of vision.
WARNING
(1) If required, always adjust the
seating before the vehicle is in
motion. After adjustments are
made, ensure the seating is
locked in position by attempting
to move the seat and seatback
forward and rearward without
using the adjusting mechanism.
WARNING
(2) It is extremely dangerous to ride
in the luggage area (inside or out-
side) of a vehicle. Also, the lug-
gage area and rear seats should
never be used as a play area by
children. In a collision, people or
children riding unrestrained in
these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people or children to
ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts, and make sure
that everyone travelling in your
vehicle is in a seat and wearing a
seat belt, or in the case of a child
is strapped in a child restraint.
In the interest of their safety,
children should not be allowed to
adjust the seats.
WARNING
(3) To minimize the risk of personal in-
jury in the event of a collision or
sudden braking, the seatbacks
should always be in the almost up-
right position while the vehicle is in
motion. The protection provided
by the seat belts may be reduced
significantly when the seatback
is reclined. There is greater risk
that the passenger will slide
under the seat belt, resulting in
serious injury, when the seatback
is reclined.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–3
CAUTION
(1) Make sure that the seat is ad-
justed by an adult.
If it is adjusted by a child, an unex-
pected accident might occur.
(2) Do not place a cushion or the like
between your back and the seat-
back while driving. The effective-
ness of the head restraints will be
reduced in the event of an acci-
dent.
(3) When sliding or reclining the seat
rearward, pay careful attention to
the rear seat passengers.
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To adjust forward or backwardEG21B - Ia
Lift the seat adjusting lever and adjust the
seat forward or backward to the desired
position. After adjustment, release the ad-
justing lever to lock the seat in position.
WARNING
To e n s u r e the seat is locked securely,
attempt to move the seat forward or
backward without using the lever.
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To recline the seatbackEG21C-Jf
Adjust the seatback angle by turning the dial.
1-To move to forward direction
2-To recline rearward

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–10
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Heated seats*EG16A-O
The heated seats can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position.
A– For driver’s switch
B– For passenger’s switch
1-Heater high (for quick heating)
2-Heater off
3-Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
The indication lamp (C) will illuminate while
the heater is on.
CAUTION
(1) Switch off seat heaters when not
in use.
(2) Operate in the high position for
quick heating. 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. This
is caused by the operation of the
heater’s internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.
(3) If the following types of persons
use the heated seats, they might
become too hot or receive minor
burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):

Children, elderly or ill people

People with sensitive skin

Excessively tired people

People under the influence of
alcohol or sleep inducing me-
dication (cold medicine, etc.)
(4) Do not use a blanket, cushion, or
other material with high heat in-
sulation properties on the seat
while using the heater; this might
cause the heater element to over-
heat.
CAUTION
(5) Turn the heater off immediately if
it appears to be malfunctioning
during use.
NOTE
(1) Do not place heavy objects on the seat
or stick pins, needles, or other pointed
objects into it.
(2) When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzene, gasoline, alcohol, or other or-
ganic solvents; this might damage the
surface of the seat, but also the heater
element.
(3) If water or any other liquid is spilled on
the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before
attempting to use the heater.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–11
Seat beltsEG28ABQ
To protect you and your passengers in the
event of an accident, it is the most important
that the seat belts are worn correctly when
you drive.
The front seat belts have pre–tensioners.
These belts are used the same way as con-
ventional seat belts.
Refer to “Seat belt with pre–tensioner mech-
anism and force–limiter mechanism” on
page 3–14.
WARNING
(1) Never wear the shoulder portion
of the seat belt under the arm or
other position which is incorrect.
(2) One seat belt should be used by
only one person. Doing other-
wise can be dangerous.
(3) The seat belt will provide its
wearer with maximum protection
if the seatback recliner is placed
in fully upright position. When the
seatback is reclined, there is
greater risk that the passenger
will slide under the belt, especial-
ly in a forward impact accident,
and may be injured by the belt or
by striking the instrument panel
or seatbacks.
WARNING
(4) Seat belts should always be worn
by every adult who drives or rides
in this vehicle, and by all children
who are large enough to wear
seat belts properly.
(5) Remove any twists when using
the belt.
(6) No modifications or additions
should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from oper-
ating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.G28A089a
WARNING
(7) To reduce risk of serious or fatal
injury in an accident, including
from a deploying driver air bag,
the driver should adjust the
driver’s seat to the rear most
position that still allows good vis-
ibility and good control of the
steering wheel, the brake and ac-
celerator, and vehicle controls.
(8) Never hold a child in your arms or
on your lap when riding in this ve-
hicle, even if you are wearing
your seat belt. To do so risks se-
vere or fatal injury to your child in
a collision or sudden stop.
(9) Always adjust the belt to a snug
fit.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–15
CAUTION
(1) Any installation of audio equip-
ment or repairs in the vicinity of
the pre–tensioner seat belts or
floor console must be performed
by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer. It is important to do so be-
cause the work could affect the
pre–tensioner mechanisms.
(2) If you need to scrap the vehicle,
please consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. It is important
to do so because unexpected ac-
tivation of the pre–tensioner seat
belts could cause injuries.
NOTE
(1) The pre–tensioner seat belts will be acti-
vated if the vehicle suffers a severe
frontal impact, even if the seat belts are
not worn.
(2) The pre–tensioner seat belts are de-
signed to work only once. After the pre–
tensioner seat belts have been acti-
vated, they must be replaced by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
Warning lampThe same warning lamp is shared by the
SRS air bags and the pre–tensioner seat
belts.
Refer to the ”SRS warning lamp” on page
3–36.
Force–limiter mechanismsIn the event of a collision, each force–limiter
mechanism will effectively absorb the load
applied to the seat belt so as to minimize the
impact to the passenger.
Child restraintEG20A-Bb
When transporting children in your vehicle,
some type of child restraint system should
always be used according to the size of the
child. This is required by law in most
countries.
The regulations concerning driving with
children in the front seat may differ from
country to country. You are advised to com-
ply with the relevant regulations.
WARNING
(1) When possible, put children in
the rear seat. Accident statistics
indicate that children of all sizes
and ages are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat rather
than in the front seat.
(2) Holding a child in your arms is no
substitute for a restraint system.
Failure to use a proper restraint
system can result in severe or
fatal injury to your child.
(3) Each restraint device or fixing is
to be used only by one child.

SEATS AND SEATBELTS
3–16
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Caution for installing the child
restraint on vehicle with front
passenger air bag
The label shown here is attached on ve-
hicles with front passenger air bag.
If this label is attached, never install the rear-
facing child restraint on the front passenger’s
seat.
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WARNING
(1) Extreme Hazard !
REAR-FACING CHILD RE-
STRAINTS must NOT be used in
the front passenger seat as it
places an infant too close to the
passenger air bag. The force of an
inflating air bag could kill or
cause serious injuries to the
child. Rear-facing child restraints
must only be used in the rear
seat.
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WARNING
(2) FRONT-FACING CHILD
RESTRAINTS should be used in
the rear seat whenever possible;
if used in the front seat, adjust the
seat to the fully backward posi-
tion. Failure to do so could kill or
cause serious injuries to the
child.