Driver seat MITSUBISHI GALANT 2012 9.G Owner's Manual

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The air bag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “START” position. These include all of the items listed
above and all related wiring.
The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” or “START” position. When the impact sensors detect a sufficient front or side impact
to deploy the air bag(s), the appropriate air bag(s) will be
deployed.
When air bags deploy, some smoke is released accompanied by
a loud noise. The smoke is not harmful, but do not intentionally
inhale the smoke as it may cause temporary irritation to people
with respiratory problems.
After deployment, the air bags will quickly deflate, so quickly
that some people may not even realize the air bags inflated. Air
bag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being
able to steer the vehicle, and does not prevent people from
leaving the vehicle.9- Side air bag modules
10- Curtain air bag modules
11- Side impact sensors
CAUTION
!
Air bags inflate very quickly and with great force. In
certain situations, contact with an inflating air bag
may cause small cuts, abrasions, and bruises.
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Event Data Recording
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Your vehicle is equipped with an “EDR” - Event Data
Recorder which is capable of collecting and storing data in the
event of an air bag deployment.
The EDR may record the following information:

Condition of specific vehicle systems;

Whether the driver and front passenger seat belts were
buckled;

Diagnostic code(s)
Driver’s seat position sensor
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The driver’s seat position sensor is attached to the seat rail and
provides the air bag control unit with information on the seat’s
fore-aft position. The air bag control unit controls deployment
of the driver’s front air bag in accordance with the information
it receives from this sensor.
If there is a problem involving the driver’s seat position sensor,
the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come on.
Refer to “SRS warning light” on page 2-46.
WA R N I N G
!
If the SRS warning light comes on, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer as soon as possible.
Please observe the following instructions to ensure
that the driver’s seat position sensor can operate
correctly.
• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well
back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-4.
• Do not recline the seatback more than necessary
when driving.
• Do not place metallic objects or luggage under the
front seat.

If the vehicle is involved in a severe impact, have the
sensor inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer as soon as possible.
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Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag system
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The driver’s air bag is located under the padded cover in the
middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s air bag is
contained in the instrument panel above the glove compart-
ment. The driver’s air bag and the front passenger’s air bag are
designed to deploy at the same time. However, the front pas-
senger’s air bag does not deploy when the front passenger seat
is not occupied or when the weight sensor in the front passen-
ger seat senses a weight on the seat of less than approximately
66 pounds (30 kg).
WA R N I N G
!
If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS
and/or seat belt pre-tensioners are not working
properly and you should immediately have it
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer:
• The SRS warning light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” or “START”
position.
• The SRS warning light does not go out after sev-
eral seconds.
• The SRS warning light comes on while driving.
Driver
Front passenger
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WA R N I N G
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Do not attach anything to the steering wheel’s pad-
ded cover, such as trim material, badges, etc. These
could strike and injure an occupant if the air bag
inflates.
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
air bag inflates.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attach accessories to, or put them in front of,
the windshield. They could restrict the air bag infla-
tion, or strike and injure an occupant, when the air
bag inflates.
Do not place objects, such as packages or pets,
between the air bags and the driver or the front pas-
senger. Such objects can adversely affect air bag
performance, or cause serious injury or death when
the air bag deploys.
Immediately after air bag inflation, some parts of
the air bag system will be hot. Do not touch them.
You could be burned.
The air bag system is designed to work only once.
After the air bags deploy, they will not work again.
They must promptly be replaced and the entire air
bag system must be inspected by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer.
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Side air bag system
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The side air bags (A) are contained in the driver and front pas-
senger seatbacks.
The side air bag is designed to inflate only on the side of the
vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the front
seat.A label is attached to the seatbacks in vehicles with side air
bags.
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SRS servicing
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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 Mit-
subishi Motors dealer.
• Driver’s seat
• Front passenger seat
• Front seat belt
• Steering wheel
• Instrument panel
WA R N I N G
!
Any maintenance performed on or near the compo-
nents of the SRS should be performed only by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Do not permit
anyone else to do any service, inspection, mainte-
nance or repair on any SRS components or wiring.
Similarly, no part of the SRS should ever be han-
dled, removed or disposed by anyone except an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Improper work methods on the SRS components or
wiring could result in an accidental air bag deploy-
ment or could make the SRS inoperable. Either of
these situations could result in serious injury or
death.
Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS
component or related vehicle part. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can adversely
affect SRS performance and may lead to injury.
If your vehicle has received any damage, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer to make sure it is in proper working
order.
Do not modify your front seats, center pillar or cen-
ter console. Such modifications can adversely affect
SRS performance and may lead to injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric near the side air bag, have the seat
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

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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Features and controls
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To open
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Operation from outside the vehicleUse the remote control transmitter to open. Press the trunk but-
ton. (See “Keyless entry system” on page 3-7.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.Operation from inside the vehiclePull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the driver’s
seat, up to open the trunk.
NOTE
The trunk light comes on when the trunk lid is opened,
and goes out when it is closed.To close
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If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid grip, pull the trunk
lid grip (A) downward as illustrated and let it go before the
trunk lid closes completely.
Gently close the trunk lid from the outside so that it is com-
pletely closed.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the trunk lid release lever while the vehi-
cle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in
the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the trunk lid without letting go of the trunk
lid grip.
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Features and controls
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3 Indicator and warning light package
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1- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-79
2- Cruise control indicator → P.3-58
3- High beam indicator → P.3-78
4- Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P.3-78
5- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-78
6- Automatic transaxle position indicator → P.3-42
7- Active stability control (ASC) indicator → P. 3 - 5 4
8- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator → P.3-54
9- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light → P. 2 - 2 0
10- Door-ajar warning light → P. 3 - 8 0
11- Oil pressure warning light → P.3-80
12- Charging system warning light → P.3-80
13- Immobilizer indicator → P. 3 - 314- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-65
15- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 4 6
16- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-50
17- Brake warning light → P.3-78
18- Low-fuel warning light → P.3-75
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Speaker enrollment
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It takes a few minutes to complete the speaker enrolment pro-
cess.
To ensure the best results, run through the process while in the
driver’s seat, in an environment that is as quiet as possible
(when there is no rain or strong winds and the vehicle windows
are closed).
Use the following procedure for speaker enrollment.
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the selector lever in
the “P” (PARK) position and pull the parking brake lever.NOTE
Make sure you park the vehicle in a safe area before
attempting speaker enrollment.

Please turn off your phone while in speaker enrollment to
prevent interruption of the process.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Voice training.”
4. The voice guide will say “This operation should only be
performed while the vehicle is parked. Please say con-
tinue to perform this operation.” Say “Continue.”
5. The voice guide will say “See the owner’s manual for the
list of required training phrases. Press and release the
SPEECH button when you are ready to begin. Press and
hold the SPEECH button to cancel at any time.”
6. Press the SPEECH button to start the speaker enrollment
process.
NOTE
If you do not start the speaker enrollment process within 3
minutes of pressing the SPEECH button, the speaker
enrollment function will time out.
The voice guide will say “Speaker Enrollment has timed
out.” The system will then beep and the voice recognition
mode will be exited.

Phone calls received during the speaker enrollment pro-
cess cannot be answered.
7. The voice guide will prompt for phrase 1. Repeat the cor-
responding phrase listed in table “Enrollment Commands”
on page 3-120.
The system will register your voice and then move on to
the registration of the next command. Continue the pro-
cess until all phrases have been registered.NOTE
If you press the SPEECH button within 5 seconds of the
reading of an enrollment phase number by the voice
guide, the registration of the same phase number will be
repeated. Continue the process until all phrases have been
registered.

If you press and hold down the SPEECH button within 5
seconds of the reading of an enrollment phase number by
the voice guide, the system will beep and stop the speaker
enrollment process.
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Driving safety
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4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the follow-
ing: Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators for any possible problem.

Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.Defrosters Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
(Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door
windows” on page 5-12, 5-19.)
Tires Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressures. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer.Lights Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel. Fluid leaks Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
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