warning MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 (in English) User Guide

1-18 Locking and unlocking
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Passenger’s switchesThe passenger’s switches can be used to operate the corre-
sponding passenger’s door windows.
Press the switch down for opening the window, and pull up the
switch for closing.NOTE●The rear door windows only open halfway.
Lock switch
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When this switch is operated, the passenger’s switches cannot
be used to open or close the door windows.
To unlock, press it once again.NOTE●The driver’s switch can open or close any door windows.
Passenger’s switch
1- Lock
2- Unlock
WARNING
!●A child may tamper with the switch at the risk of its
hands or head being trapped in the window. When
driving with a child in the vehicle, please press the
window lock switch to disable the passenger’s
switches.
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Locking and unlocking
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NOTE●It is possible to prevent the driver’s door switches from
being used to open and close the front passenger’s door
window and rear door windows while the lock switch is
pressed in the “LOCK” position.
For details, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBI-
SHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Timer function
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The door windows can be opened or closed for 30 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned off. If the driver’s door is
opened during this period, the door window can be opened or
closed for another 30 seconds.
However, once the driver’s door is closed, the windows cannot
be operated.
Safety mechanism
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If a hand or head is trapped in the closing window, it will lower
automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts their head or hand out
of the window when closing a window.
The lowered window will become operational after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
!●If the safety mechanism is activated three or more
times successively, the safety mechanism will be tem-
porarily cancelled.
If a hand or head got trapped, a serious injury could
result.
CAUTION
!●The safety mechanism is cancelled just before the
window is fully closed. This allows the window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
no fingers are trapped in the window.
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1-24 Locking and unlocking
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NOTE●The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion.
If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this position,
wind throbs is lower than with the sunroof fully open.
●When leaving the vehicle unattended, make sure you
close the sunroof and remove the ignition key.
●Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snow fall or during extreme cold).
●Do not sit or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or roof
opening edge.●Release the switch as soon as the sunroof reaches the fully
open or fully closed position.
●If the sunroof does not operate when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, we recom-
mend you to have the sunroof checked.
●Depending on the models of ski carriers or roof carriers,
the sunroof may contact with the carrier when the sunroof
is tilted up. Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if such
a ski carrier or a roof carrier is installed.
●Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the
vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.
●Be careful, not to put any wax on the weatherstrip (black
rubber) around the sunroof opening. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with
the sunroof.
●After washing the vehicle or after it has rained, wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
●Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine station-
ary will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof while
the engine is running.
WARNING
!●Do not put head, hands or anything else out of the
sunroof opening while driving the vehicle.●Never leave a child (or other person who might not
be capable of safe operation of the sunroof switch) in
the vehicle alone.●Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing is capable of being trapped (head, hand, finger,
etc.).
CAUTION
!●The safety mechanism is cancelled just before the
sunroof is fully closed. This allows the sunroof to
close completely.
Therefore be especially careful that no fingers are
trapped in the sunroof.
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Seat and seat belts
Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 2
Seat arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 3
Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 5
Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 6
Second seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 9
Third seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 17
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 19
Making a luggage area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 21
Making a flat seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 25
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 33
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 35
Pregnant women restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 38
Seat belt pre-tensioner system
and force limiter system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 39
Child restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 40
Seat belt inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 52
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air bag . . .2- 53
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Seat and seat belts
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2 Seat adjustment
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Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are comfortable and that
you can reach the pedals, steering wheel, switches etc. while
retaining a clear field of vision.
WARNING
!●Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This
can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an
accident. After adjustments are made, ensure the
seating is locked in position by attempting to move
the seat forward and rearward without using the
adjusting mechanism.●It is extremely dangerous to ride in the luggage area
of a vehicle. Also, the luggage 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.
●To minimize the risk of personal injury in the event
of a collision or sudden braking, the seatbacks
should always be in the almost upright position
while the vehicle is in motion. The protection pro-
vided 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.
CAUTION
!●Make sure the seat is adjusted by an adult or with
adult supervision for correct and safe operation.●Do not place a cushion or the like between your back
and the seatback while driving. The effectiveness of
the head restraints will be reduced in the event of an
accident.●When sliding the seats, be careful not to catch your
hand or foot.●When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay
careful attention to the rear seat passengers.
WARNING
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2-6 Seat and seat belts
2Front seat
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To adjust forward or backward
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Pull the seat adjusting lever and adjust the seat forward or
backward to the desired position. After adjustment, release the
adjusting lever to lock the seat in position.
To recline the seatback
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In order to recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, pull the
seatback lock lever up, and then lean backward to the desired
position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in that
position.
WARNING
!●To ensure the seat is locked securely, try to move the
seat forward or backward without using the adjust-
ing lever.
CAUTION
!●The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring
loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is operated. When using the
lever, sit close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.
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2-10 Seat and seat belts
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To recline the seatback
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In order to recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, pull the
seatback lock lever up, and then lean backward to the desired
position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in that
position.
WARNING
!●To ensure the seat is locked securely, try to move the
seat forward or backward without using the adjust-
ing lever.7-person seat
6-person seat
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Armrest
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6-person seatTo adjust the armrest angle, tip the armrest forward and then
raise it to the desired position.
To return the armrest to its original position, raise it backward.
WARNING
!●When a person is sitting in the middle seating posi-
tion of the second seat in a cabin with 7-person seats,
the two sides of the second seat must have the same
forward/backward position and the same seatback
angle. Otherwise, the seat belt for the middle seating
position may not be adequately effective in the event
of hard braking or a collision.
CAUTION
!●The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring
loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is operated. When using the
lever, sit close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.7-person seat
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Folding up the seat cushion
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It is possible to create a luggage area by folding up the seat
cushion and moving the seat forward.
WARNING
!●Do not drive the vehicle with the seatback folded
forward. The seat is not retained with the seatback
in this position, so serious injuries could be suffered
in the event of hard braking or a collision.
CAUTION
!●The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring
loaded, causing it to return to the vertical position
when the lock lever is operated. When using the
lever, sit close to the seatback or hold it with your
hand to control its return motion.●Use a foot to operate the pedal (2).
WARNING
!●Do not allow a passenger to sit on the seat or a child
to play on it with the seat cushion folded up.
Otherwise, serious injuries could be suffered in the
event of hard braking.
CAUTION
!●Do not stack luggage above the seatback height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result due to
restricted rear vision or unrestrained objects enter-
ing the passenger compartment during sudden
braking.
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2-18 Seat and seat belts
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Folding the seatbacks forward
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Larger objects can be loaded into the vehicle if a seatback is
folded forwards.
To f o l dPull the belt (A) behind the seatback that you wish to fold, then
tilt the seatback forwards until it locks.To r e t u r n1. Pull the belt (A) behind the seatback which is desired to
be raised, then raise the seatback until it locks securely
into place.
2. Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has actually
been secured.
WARNING
!●The luggage area in the rear of the vehicle should
never be used as a play area by children. Children
should be seated with seat belts fastened when the
vehicle is in motion. Be sure that the rear seatbacks
are returned to their fully upright position and
locked in place.
CAUTION
!●Do not stack luggage above the seatback height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result due to
restricted rear vision or unrestrained objects enter-
ing the passenger compartment during sudden
braking.
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