airbag off MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2010 8.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-228
Front fog light switch P.3-230
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-241 Instrument cluster P.3-160
Cruise control switches
P. 3 - 1 4 4 Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 1
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-238
Fuses P.7-48
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped) P.3-100
Ignition switch
P.3-24, 3-35, 3-81
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-76
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-47
Hands-free Bluetooth
®cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition switches (if so equipped) P.3-242 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-227Multi-information meter switch P.3-168
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-141 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-87Except for RALLIART
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Overview
Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-220
Turn signal lever P.3-228
Front fog light switch P.3-230
Supplemental restraint system
- airbag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-241 Instrument cluster P.3-160
Cruise control switches
P. 3 - 1 4 4
Fuses P.7-48
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter P.3-118
Ignition switch
P.3-24, 3-35, 3-81
Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-76
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-47
Hands-free Bluetooth
®cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition switches (if so equipped) P.3-242 Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-227Multi-information meter switch P.3-168
Wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 2 3 1
Rear window wiper and
washer switch P.3-238
Active stability control
(ASC) OFF switch P.3-141 Steering wheel audio remote
control switches P.5-87 RALLIART
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Overview
Center panel
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Audio (if so equipped) P.5-27, 5-55
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-99
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-229Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
Cigarette lighter (if so equipped) P.3-276
12 V power outlet (if so equipped) P.3-277Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-240
Air conditioning
P.5-6, 5-16 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Ashtray P.3-275
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Overview
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-27, 5-55
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-99
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-229Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
12 V power outlet
P. 3 - 2 7 7Electric rear window defogger switch
P. 3 - 2 4 0
Air conditioning
P.5-6, 5-16 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Front console box (Upper box)
P. 3 - 2 8 6
Front console box (Lower box)
P.3-286Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
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2 Quick index
Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-137.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.P.3-136,
3-137
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi-
ble.P. 2 - 2 4 ,
2-46
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-33.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
a few minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
remains continuously illuminated, the system is not operating prop-
erly. If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If
the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P.3-154
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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Seat and restraint systems
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2 Extending a luggage compartment
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NOTE

When the seatback of a front seat is reclined, return it to
the upright position before driving.
WA R N I N G
!

Never adjust the seats to extend a luggage compart-
ment while the vehicle is in motion or on a slope.
The seats could move suddenly and cause serious
injury or an accident.


After returning a seatback to its normal position,
make sure that the seatback is firmly secured. If the
seatback is not secured, it could move and cause a
serious accident.


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.


The luggage compartment in the rear of the vehicle
should never be used as a play area by children. All
children should be properly restrained in a restraint
device that offers the maximum protection for their
size and age. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on
page 2-25.


The front passenger seat is equipped with weight
sensors. Depending on the weight detected, the front
passenger airbag is disabled or enabled. When fold-
ing the rear seats forward for increased cargo
capacity, the front passenger seat and seatback must
be adjusted to assure they are not contacting the
rear seat. In the event the front seat or seatback is
allowed to contact the folded rear seat, proper oper-
ation of the front passenger airbag system may be
affected.CAUTION
!

In the luggage compartment, do not load the luggage
higher than the top of the seats and make sure that
the luggage is firmly secured. Restricted rear vision
or unsecured objects entering the passenger com-
partment from the luggage compartment during
sudden braking can cause serious injury or an acci-
dent.


Seatbacks should always be folded and put back into
normal position by an adult. Seat adjustments by a
child could lead to an unexpected accident.


When adjusting the seats, be careful not to catch
your hand or leg. Personal injury could result.WA R N I N G
!
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2-36 Seat and restraint systems
2Maintenance and inspection of seat belts
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The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or deter-
gent solution. Do not use an organic solvent. Allow the belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow them to retract until completely
dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts. The color may
rub off and the webbing strength may be affected.
Regularly check your seat belt buckles and their release mech-
anisms for positive engagement and release of the latch plate.
Check the retractors for automatic locking when in the Auto-
matic Locking Retractor function.
The entire seat belt assembly should be replaced if the webbing
shows any obvious cuts, tears, increase in thickness in any sec-
tion of the webbing from broken fibers, or severe fading from
sunlight. All of these conditions indicate a weakening of the
belt, which may adversely affect seat belt performance in an
accident.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air-
bag
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This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), which includes airbags for the driver and passengers.
The SRS front airbags are designed to supplement the primary
protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems
by providing those occupants with protection against head and
chest injuries in certain moderate to severe frontal collisions.
The SRS front airbags, together with sensors at the front of the
vehicle and sensors attached to the front seats, form an
advanced airbag system.
The SRS driver’s knee airbag is designed to supplement the
primary protection of the driver’s seat belt system. It can
reduce the forward movement of the driver’s lower legs and
provide increased overall body protection in certain moderate
to severe frontal collisions.
The SRS side airbags and the curtain airbags are also designed
to supplement the seat belts. The SRS side airbags provide the
driver and front passenger with protection against chest injuries
by deploying the bag on the side impacted in moderate to
severe side impact collisions. The SRS curtain airbags provide
the driver and passengers on the front seat and rear outboard
seat with protection against head injuries by deploying a bag
on the side impacted in moderate to severe side impact colli-
sions.
WA R N I N G
!

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the
seat belt assemblies. This work should be done by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Failure to
have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer per-
form the work could reduce the effectiveness of the
belts and could result in a serious injury or death in
an accident.
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2-40 Seat and restraint systems
2
How the Supplemental Restraint System works
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The SRS includes the following components:
WA R N I N G
!

Older children should be seated in the rear seat with
their seat belt properly worn, and with an appropri-
ate booster seat (including a booster cushion) if
needed.
Refer to “Children who have outgrown child
restraint systems” on page 2-35.
1- Driver’s airbag
2- SRS warning light
3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator
4- Passenger’s front airbag
5- Front impact sensors
6- Driver’s knee airbag
7- Driver’s seat position sensor
8- Passenger’s seat weight sensors
9- Airbag control unit
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2
Passenger’s seat weight sensors
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The passenger’s seat weight sensors are attached to the seat
rails and provide the airbag control unit with information
regarding the weight on the front passenger seat. The airbag
control unit controls deployment of the passenger’s front air-
bag in accordance with the information it receives from this
sensor.
The passenger’s front airbag will not deploy in an impact when
the weight on the seat is sensed to be less than approximately
66 pounds (30 kg). In this case, the passenger’s airbag off indi-
cator will come on.
Refer to “Passenger’s airbag off indicator” on page 2-45.
If there is a problem involving the passenger’s seat weight sen-
sors, the SRS warning in the instrument panel will come on.
Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 2-46.
WA R N I N G
!

If any of the following conditions occur, you should
immediately have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as pos-
sible: The SRS warning does not initially come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
 The SRS warning does not go out after several sec-
onds.
 The SRS warning comes on while you are driving.
WA R N I N G
!

To ensure that the passenger’s seat weight sensors
can correctly sense the weight being applied to the
seat, observe the following instructions. Failure to
follow these instructions can adversely affect the
performance of the passenger’s airbag system. Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well
back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” on page 2-3.
 Do not recline the seatback more than necessary.
 Never have more than one person (adult or child)
sitting on the seat.
 Do not place anything between the seat and the
floor console.
 Do not hang anything on the front passenger’s
seatback.
 Do not remove the head restraints.
 When attaching a child restraint system, secure it
firmly.
 Do not place luggage or other objects on the seat.
 Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.
 Do not modify or replace the seat and seat belt.
 Do not place luggage or other objects under the
seat.
 Do not place the floor mat on the seat rails.
 Do not expose the sensors to liquids or vapors.
 Do not subject the sensors to shock.
 Do not allow rear-seat occupants to push the front
passenger seat with their feet or force the front
passenger seat upward.
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2
Passenger’s airbag off indicator
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The passenger’s airbag off indicator is located in the instru-
ment panel.
The indicator normally comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position and goes out a few seconds later.
In the following situations, the indicator will stay on to show
that the passenger’s front airbag is not operational.

The passenger’s seat weight sensors sense a weight of less
than approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) on the front passen-
ger seat.


The front passenger’s seat is not occupied.
When the weight applied to the front passenger seat is sensed
to be approximately 66 pounds (30 kg) or greater, the indicator
goes out to show that the passenger’s front airbag is opera-
tional.
WA R N I N G
!

If any of the following conditions occur, you should
immediately have the airbag system in your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer as soon as possible: The passenger’s airbag off indicator comes on
when an adult is sitting on the front passenger
seat.
 The passenger’s airbag off indicator does not come
on when the front passenger’s seat is not occupied.
 The passenger’s airbag off indicator does not come
on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
 The passenger’s airbag off indicator comes on and
goes out repeatedly.


Do not attach any accessory to your vehicle that
makes the passenger’s airbag off indicator difficult
or impossible to see.
You must be able to see the passenger’s airbag off
indicator and verify the status of the passenger’s air-
bag system.
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