Car seat MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2012 4.G User Guide

Seat and restraint systems
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The front air bags MAY DEPLOY when … The front air bags may deploy if the underside of the vehicle
suffers a moderate to severe impact (undercarriage impact).
Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.
Because the front air bags may deploy in certain types of unex-
pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations, and these unex-
pected impacts can move you out of position, it is important to
always wear your seat belts properly. When worn properly, seat
belts can help maintain your distance from the air bags when
they begin to inflate. The beginning stage of air bag inflation is
the most forceful and can cause serious injury or death if you
are close to the deploying air bag.
Collision with an elevated median/island or curb
Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole
Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the ground
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Seat and restraint systems
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WA R N I N G
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The side air bag and curtain air bag can cause seri-
ous injury or death to anyone too close to the air bag
when it deploys. To reduce the risk of injury from a
deploying side air bag and curtain air bags, driver
and front passenger must be properly restrained
and seated well back, upright, and in the middle of
the seat. Do not lean against the door.
WA R N I N G
!
In order to reduce the risk of injury from a deploy-
ing side air bag, do not allow any rear seat passen-
gers to hold onto the back of either front seat.
Special care should be taken with children.
Do not place any objects near or around the front of
either front seatback. Such objects can interfere
with proper side air bag deployment and cause
injury during deployment of the side air bag.
Do not place stickers, labels or additional trim on
the back of either front seat. They can interfere with
proper side air bag deployment.
Do not install seat covers or re-cover seats that have
side air bags. Covers can interfere with proper side
air bag deployment and adversely affect side air bag
performance.
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2-58 Seat and restraint systems
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NOTE
When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another
person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applica-
ble sections in this owner’s manual.

If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge you to
first take it to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer so
that the SRS can be made safe for disposal.

If any of the following parts needs to be modified for use
by a handicapped person, the advanced air bag system
will be greatly affected. Please consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
• Driver’s seat
• Front passenger seat
• Front seat belt
• Steering wheel
• Instrument panel
For ECLIPSE, if you find a crack in or damage to
the front pillar, rear pillar, or roof side rail where
the curtain air bag is located, have the SRS
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
WA R N I N G
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[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.]
To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
call 1-888-648-7820 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P. O. Box 6400
Cypress, CA 90630-0064
[For vehicles sold in Canada]
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 41009
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,
Inc.
call 1-787-251-8715 or write to:
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc.
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 192216
SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216
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3-2 Features and controls
3Break-in recommendations
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Advanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to
operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in
period of low-speed driving.
However, you can add to the future performance and economy
of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km).
Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in
period.

Avoid revving the engine.

Avoid rough driving such as fast starts, sudden accelera-
tion, prolonged high-speed driving and sudden braking.
These would have a detrimental effect on the engine and
also cause increased fuel and oil consumption, which
could result in malfunction of the engine components. Be
particularly careful to avoid full acceleration while in low
gear.

Do not overload the vehicle. Observe the seating capacity
(See “Cargo load precautions” on page 4-12).

Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
Keys
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Two keys are provided.
The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.
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Features and controls
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3. Push out on the rear hatch to open it.ECLIPSE SPYDERThe inside trunk lid key cylinder provides a way to open the
trunk lid in the case of a discharged battery.
1. Make sure the tonneau panel is securely closed to prevent
the tonneau panel from contacting the trunk lid when it
opens.
2. Remove the woofer cover (A) in the center of the rear seat
by gently pulling at its side edges.The trunk lid key cylinder (see illustration) is located near
the sub woofer.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with
the location and operation of the inside trunk lid key cyl-
inder.
CAUTION
!
Always keep the release lever lid on rear hatch
closed when driving so that your cargo cannot acci-
dentally bump the lever and open the rear hatch.
A
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3-32 Features and controls
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NOTE
The opening or closing operation of the top cannot be per-
formed when the vehicle is in motion.

For information about the cleaning of the top, refer to the
section “Convertible top” on page 7-77.

When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
top and remove the ignition key.

To avoid damage, do not sit or place luggage or any heavy
objects on the top itself, or the area around it.

Make sure nothing is in the top storage area (top and
behind the rear seats) when raising or lowering the top.
Even a small article may interfere with the operation of
the top and may damage the top or cause it to malfunction.

Always be sure the top is completely dry before it is low-
ered. Lowering the top while wet or damp may cause inte-
rior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top. It
can also cause the top to deteriorate and shrink.

Never operate the top when temperatures are 32 °F (0 °C)
or below. The fabric of the top may be damaged. If neces-
sary, allow the vehicle to set for a while in a heated garage
prior to operating the convertible top mechanism.

A roof top or luggage carrier of any type or design MUST
NOT be used on the ECLIPSE SPYDER’s top. This
includes, but is not limited to ski, bicycle or luggage
racks. Damage to the top may result.

Before opening or closing the top, make sure there are no
obstructions above the vehicle. For opening and closing of
the top, there must be upward clearance of approximately
6.6 feet (2 m) as measured from the ground.

The trunk lid cannot be opened until opening or closing of
the electric convertible top is complete.
The power windows cannot be operated until opening or
closing of the electric convertible top is complete.
Normal operation
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The top can be opened and closed using the top switches.Requirements for operation
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The top can be opened and closed when the following require-
ments are all satisfied.

The ambient temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or higher.

The vehicle is stationary.

The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The trunk lid is closed.

The latch handles are unlocked.NOTE
If either of the top switches is operated when the require-
ments for operation are not all satisfied, the operation
indicator lamp will flash slowly (approximately one flash
per second) and a tone will sound intermittently and rap-
idly (approximately three times per second) to indicate
that opening/closing operation is not possible.
If you are not able to perform opening/closing operation
when the requirements are all satisfied, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Wind deflector
(if so equipped)
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The wind deflector reduces turbulent airflow inside the vehicle
for greater comfort when driving with the electric convertible
top open.NOTE
The optional wind deflector is stored in a bag in the trunk.
To prevent damage it should always be kept in this bag
when not installed. Do not place heavy objects (e.g. crates
or heavy shopping bags) on top of the wind deflector.
Installing the wind deflector1. Open half of the bottom frame (A) and half of the top
frame (B) of the wind deflector as shown by the arrows.
WA R N I N G
!
The two rear seats must not be occupied when the
wind deflector is installed.
Never place any object on the wind deflector. An
object on the wind deflector could cause damage to
the deflector and/or the vehicle. It could be blown
off when the vehicle is in motion.
Adjust the front passenger’s seat so that the seat
does not come in contact with the wind deflector to
ensure that the front passenger’s seat weight sensor
can correctly sense the weight being applied to the
seat.
CAUTION
!
When you adjust the front seats when the wind
deflector is installed, be careful not to push the
backrests into the wind deflector when reclining the
seats or when moving them back.
A
B
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3-64 Features and controls
3Starting
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Tips for starting
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for longer
than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or
damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK” position, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with
the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the
starter mechanism.

If the engine will not start because the battery is weak or
discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page
6-2) for instructions.

The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the
coolant temperature gauge indicator starts to move. A
longer warm up period will only consume extra fuel.
Starting the engineYour vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system, which automatically controls the release of
fuel. There is no need to depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a
time.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts
to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat
belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key.
3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
5. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual
transaxle).NOTE
For models equipped with a manual transaxle, the starter
will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock). This is a safety feature.
6. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place the gearshift
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles with automatic transaxle, make sure the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
WA R N I N G
!
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up
and cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
!
Do not push-start the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high
speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm
up.

Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts.
Otherwise, the starter motor will be damaged.
CAUTION
!
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4-8 Driving safety
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Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.

Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).

Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.

Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
2)

Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in
front seat)
Tire and loading information placard
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The tire and loading information placard is located on the
driver’s door sill.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.A- All vehicles (Type A)
B- Vehicles sold in Canada (Type B)
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4-10 Driving safety
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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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1.
Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the
“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650
lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Con-
sult this manual to determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
NOTE

The above steps for determining correct load limit
were written in accordance with U.S.A. regulations.
For your vehicle, please determine correct load limit
bearing in mind the following differences:
• Your vehicle’s seating capacity is 4 people.
•Your vehicle cannot tow a trailer, so step 6 is irrele-
vant.
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