seats MITSUBISHI LANCER 2012 8.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls
N00100201387
Gearshift or selector lever P.3-94, 3-98
Parking brake lever
P. 3 - 7 7
Cup holder (for front seats) P.3-302
Heated seat switch (if so equipped) P.2-7
12 V power outlet (if so
equipped) P.3-290Floor console box (if so equipped) P.3-300
Tissue holder (if so equipped) P.3-300 Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P. 1 - 4 Trunk lid release
lever P.3-59 Except for RALLIART
Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-34
Glove com-
partment
P. 3 - 2 9 8
USB input
terminal
(if so
equipped)
P. 3 - 2 8 3 Vents P.5-2
Drive mode-selector (if so equipped) P.3-136
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Overview
Gearshift lever P.3-112 RALLIART
Cup holder (for front
seats) P.3-302
Heated seat switch
(if so equipped)
P. 2 - 7
12 V power outlet P.3-290 Fuel tank filler
door release lever
P. 1 - 4Parking brake lever
P.3-77
Trunk lid release
lever P.3-59Vents P.5-2
ACD control mode
switch P.3-133
Floor console box P.3-300
Tissue holder P.3-300Supplemental restraint system - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-34
Glove com-
partment
P. 3 - 2 9 8
USB input ter-
minal (if so
equipped)
P. 3 - 2 8 3
Twin Clutch SST control mode switch
P.3-121
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Overview
Interior
N00100301173
Adjustable seat belt shoulder
anchor (for front seats) P.2-19
Seat belts P.2-13
Supplemental restraint system - side airbag
(for front seats, if so equipped) P.2-51Front seats P.2-3Sun visors P.3-288
Vanity mirror P.3-288 Inside rearview mirror
P.3-80, 3-176
Head restraints P.2-9 Window lock switch P.3-73
Power window
switches P.3-69Power door lock
switch P.3-55 Electric remote-
controlled out-
side mirror switch
P. 3 - 8 3Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped) P.3-292, 7-58, 7-85Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 7 4
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface microphone (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 5 6
Bottle holder (for front seat) P.3-303
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Seat and restraint systems
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 2
Seats and restraint systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 3
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 3
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 8
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 9
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 13
Seat belt use during pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 21
Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems .2- 21
Child restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2- 23
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts. . . . . . . .2- 34
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag . . .2- 34
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2-2 Seat and restraint systems
2Seats
N00408400479
1 - Front seats
To adjust the seat forward or backward → P. 2 - 5

To adjust the seatback → P. 2 - 5

To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side only, if so
equipped) → P. 2 - 6

Heated seats (if so equipped) → P. 2 - 7
2 - Rear seats
Folding the seatbacks forward (if so equipped) → P. 2 - 8

Arm rest (if so equipped) → P. 2 - 9
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Seat and restraint systems
2-3
2 Seats and restraint systems
N00401600182
Your vehicle has seat belts and other features that help protect
you and your passengers in an accident.
Seat belts are the most important safety device. When worn
properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or
death in various types of crashes. For added protection during a
severe frontal collision, your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with airbags for the driver and passen-
gers. The seats, head restraints, and door locks also are safety
equipment, which must be used correctly.
Always check the following before you drive:

That everyone in your vehicle is properly wearing their
seat belt.

That infants and small children are properly secured in
appropriate child restraint systems in the rear seat.

That all doors are fully closed and locked.

That seatbacks are upright, with head restraints properly
adjusted.
Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or death in all motor
vehicle accidents. You can help reduce the risk of injury or
death, however, by following the instructions in this manual.
Front seats
N00401800315
Position the driver’s seat as far back as possible while main-
taining a position that still enables you to fully apply the ped-
als, easily control the steering wheel and safely operate the
vehicle.Except for RECARO seat RECARO seat
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2-4 Seat and restraint systems
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WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This
can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an
accident.
After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
securely locked into position.
To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or
death during deployment of the driver’s airbag,
always properly wear the seat belt and adjust the
driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintain-
ing a position that still enables you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely
operate the vehicle.
To reduce the risk to the front passenger of serious
injury or death during deployment of the passen-
ger’s airbag, always properly wear the seat belt and
adjust the front passenger’s seat as far back as pos-
sible.
Always place children 12 years old and under in the
rear seat and use appropriate child restraint sys-
tems.
CAUTION
!
Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an adult. If it
is adjusted by a child, an unexpected accident might
occur.
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 leg.
When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay
careful attention to the rear seat passengers.
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Seat and restraint systems
2-7
2
Heated seats
(if so equipped)
N00435600336
The heated seats can be operated when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.1- Heater high (for quick heating)
2- Heater off
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
WA R N I N G
!
Persons who are unable to feel temperature change
or skin pain due to age, illness, injury, medication,
alcohol use, fatigue or other physical conditions or
who have sensitive skin may suffer burns when
using the heated seat even at low temperatures. To
reduce the risk of burns, people with such conditions
must use care when using the heated seat.
CAUTION
!
Switch off the seat heaters when not in use. Operate
the heaters at high for quick heating. After the seat
has become warm, set the heater to low to keep it
warm. Slight variations in the 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.
Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins,
needles, or other pointed objects into the seat.
Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
material on the seat while using the heater; doing so
can cause the heater element to overheat.
When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, kero-
sene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic solvents;
doing so can cause damage not only to the surface of
the seat, but also to the heater.
If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat,
allow it to dry thoroughly before attempting to use
the heater. Turn the heater off immediately if it
appears to be malfunctioning during use.
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2-8 Seat and restraint systems
2Rear seats
N00402500162
Folding the seatbacks forward
(if so equipped)
N00402900195
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide additional
luggage compartment space.
Push the left and/or right release buttons (A), and fold the rear
seatbacks forward. Confirm that the seatback locks securely
when it is returned.
NOTE
If the seatbacks are returned using too much force, this
may cause the center seat belt to lock up. If the seat belt
locks up, pull the seat belt once with force and let it retract
all the way.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not allow anyone to ride in the luggage compart-
ment while the vehicle is in motion. People who are
not properly seated and restrained can be seriously
injured or killed in an accident.
After returning the rear seatbacks to their upright
positions, make sure that the seatbacks lock in place
and are firmly secured. Also check to be sure that
the rear seat belts are in front of the seatbacks, and
not caught behind the seatbacks.
CAUTION
!
In the cargo area, do not load the luggage higher
than the top of the seats and make sure that the lug-
gage is firmly secured. Restricted rear vision or fly-
ing objects entering the passenger compartment
during sudden braking can result in a serious acci-
dent and injury.
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Seat and restraint systems
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2
Arm rest
(if so equipped)
N00403000294
Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown.
The arm rest includes a cup holder. (Refer to “Cup holder” on
page 3-302.)
Head restraints
N00404300539
Except for RECARO seat
N00409400030
Padded head restraints for the seats can reduce the risk of a
whiplash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear.
The head restraints are equipped in the illustrated position.
To maximize the effectiveness of your head restraint, adjust the
head restraint to the proper position. For the driver and front
passenger, adjust the seatbacks to the upright position before
adjusting the head restraints. Sit back against the seatback with
your head close to the head restraint.
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