seats MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2018 User Guide

Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)4-10 Seat and restraint systems
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To use the armrest, tilt the arm rest down foruse as shown.The arm rest includes a cup holder.
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For third row seat passenger entry or exit, thesecond row seats can be moved forward.Pull up the lever (A) and tilt the seatback for-ward. Then slide the entire seat forward.
To return the seat, slide the entire seat back-ward to the desired pos
ition and then raise the
seatback until it locks securely.After returning the seat, gently try to move itforward and backward to check that it issecurely retained and adjust the seatback tothe normal seating position.
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Pull up the strap and ad
just the seatback by
hand to the desired position, and release thestrap.
Arm rest
NOTE
Never sit on an arm rest.Doing so could damage the arm rest.
Accessing the third row seat (Walk-in function, Seating 7 passengers)
WA R N I N GTo make sure that the seat is securelylocked, try to move it forward or back-ward without using the lever. To reducethe risk of serious in
jury or death in the
event of an accident
or sudden stop, all
seatbacks should be kept in the uprightposition while the ve
hicle is in motion.
Third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)
WA R N I N GThe third row seats are intended for useby no more than two belted occupants,each of which does not exceed 160 cm (63inches) in height.Exceeding these limitations can result inan increased risk of
personal injury or
death in the event
of an accident.
To adjust the seatback
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Head restraints
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Head restraints can reduce the risk of a whip-lash injury if your vehicle is hit from the rear.The head restraints are equipped in the illus-trated position.To maximize the effectiveness of the headrestraints, adjust the seatback to the uprightposition, and the head
restraint to the proper
position. Sit back against the seatback withyour head close to the head restraint.Head restraints *: Seating 7 passengers
WA R N I N GDriving without the
head restraints in
place can cause you and your passengersserious injury or deat
h in an accident. To
reduce the risk of in
jury in an accident,
always make sure the head restraints areinstalled and proper
ly positioned when
the seat is occupied.In order to minimize
the risk of a neck
injury due to a rear impact, the seatbackmust be adjusted to the upright positionand the head restraint
must be adjusted to
the proper position
before vehicle opera-
tion. The driver shou
ld never adjust the
seat while the vehicle is in motion.Never place a cushion
or similar device on
the seatback. This can adversely affecthead restraint performance by increasingthe distance betwee
n your head and the
restraint.
When a person sits in the second centerseating position, pull up
the head restraint
to a height at which it locks in position. Besure to make this adjustment before start-ing to drive. Serious injuries could other-wise be suffered in the result of an impact.NOTE
The head restraint height in the second rowoutboard seats and the third row seats cannotbe adjusted.WA R N I N G
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To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,adjust the head restraint height so that thecenter of the restrain
t is at your ear level
when seated. Any person too tall for therestraint to reach their ear level when seatedshould raise the restraint to the highest lockedposition.To raise the restraint, pull it straight up.To lower the restraint, push down on itwhile pressing the lock knob (A) in thedirection shown by the arrow.After adjusting the height, push down onthe restraint to make sure it is locked inposition.
Press the lock knob (A) in the directionshown by the arrows. Then pull the headrestraint up and out of the seatback.First check that the head restraint is facing inthe right direction as shown in the previousillustration, and then insert it into the seat-back. Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock knob (A) until the restraintlocks into place.
Adjustment of the head restraint height (front seats)
To remove
WA R N I N GTo help minimize the risk of neck injury inthe event of an accident, the headrestraints must be properly installed andpositioned to proper height before vehicleoperation.
To install
CAUTIONCheck that the lock knob (A) is extended outas shown in the illustration. Then pull thehead restraint up to make sure that it islocked in place and will
not come out of the
seatback.CAUTIONThe shape and size of the head restraint dif-fers according to the seat. Always use thecorrect head restraint provided for the seatand do not install the he
ad restraint in the
wrong direction.
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Making a cargo area
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The second row seat can be folded to createan additional cargo area.
1. When folding the left side second rowseat, store the seat belt for the middleseating position of the second row seat.Refer to “Detachable
center seat belt for
second row” on page 4-21.2. Lower the head restraint for second rowmiddle seating position to its lowest posi-tion.Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-11.3. Pull the strap (A), then fold forward thehead restraints for second row outsideseating position.
Making a cargo area
WA R N I N GNever adjust the seats to make a cargoarea when the vehicle is in motion or on aslope. The seats co
uld move more than
necessary or move su
ddenly and causing a
serious accident
and/or injury.
When returning a seat back to its seatingposition after fold
ing down, make sure
that the seat is firmly secured and seat beltbuckles are in proper position. If the seatis not secured, it could move causing aserious accident.Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea while the vehicle
is in motion. People
who are not properly seated andrestrained can be seriously injured orkilled in an accident.
When driving the vehicle, do not allowanyone to sit on the third row seat if thesecond row seat is in the folded position.CAUTIONIn the cargo area, do not load the luggagehigher than the top of the seats and makesure that the luggage is firmly secured.Restricted rear vision or
flying objects enter-
ing the passenger compartment during sud-den braking could result
in a serious accident
and/or injury.Seats should always be
operated by an adult.
Seat adjustments by a child could lead to anunexpected accident.When adjusting the seats, be careful not tocatch your hand or leg.
Personal injury could
result.NOTE
When the seatback of a front seat is reclined,return it to the upright
position before driv-
ing.
Folding the second row seats
WA R N I N G
NOTE
You can separately fold
the right and left side
of the second row seat.
To fold the second row seat
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Making a cargo area
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1. Raise the seatback until it locks securelyinto place.2. While lifting the seat belt buckle (A), gen-tly lower the seat cushion. Make sure thatthere is a hook (B) at the position shownin the illustration.
3. Push down the seat cushion until it lockssecurely into place.4. Make sure that all seat belt buckles areproperly positioned on the seat cushion.5. Return the folded head restraint to itsoriginal position.
6. If the center seat
belt is stored;
• Pull out the detachable anchor plate (D)from the seatback.• Pull the small latch plate (E) slowly andinsert it into the detachable anchor plateuntil a click is heard.• Make sure that the seat belt is nottwisted.For details, refer to
“Detachable center
seat belt for second row” on 4-21.
To r e t u r n
NOTE
A rubber strap (C) is atta
ched to the seat belt
buckle for the left out
board seating position.
This helps raise the seat
belt buckle while the
seat cushion returns to the original position.
WA R N I N GEnsure that the head restraints arereturned to their original positions beforethe seats are occupied. Failure to do socould cause serious inju
ry if involved in an
accident.
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Making a flat seat4-16 Seat and restraint systems
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1. Remove the head restraints from the thirdrow seats. (Refer to “Head restraints” onpage 4-11.)2. Pull up the strap (A), then fold the seat-back forward.3. Stow the removed head restraints in theluggage floor box with their front facesfacing downward.
1. Pull the strap (A), then raise the seatbackuntil it locks securely into place.Push lightly on the seatback to confirmthat it has actually been secured.2. Install the head restraints.
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The entire interior of the vehicle may be usedfor sleeping accommoda
tions by removing
the head restraints and fully reclining all theseats when the vehicle is stopped.
Folding the third row seats (Seating 7 passengers) To f o l d
To r e t u r n
Making a flat seat
WA R N I N GNever drive with passengers or cargo onthe flat seat. This is extremely dangerousand can cause severe or fatal injury ordeath in an accident
or if heavy braking is
required.CAUTIONAdjust the seats only when the vehicle isstopped in a safe place.Seat should be adjusted only by adults toavoid accidents.When sliding the seat
s, be careful not to
catch your hand or leg.Do not walk around on top of the seats afterthey have been laid flat because the footingis uneven. It is safest to move about on yourhands and knees.To ensure the seats are locked securely,attempt to move them back and forth.Do not jump on or drop heavy objects on theseatbacks.
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Making a flat seat
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1. Remove the head restraints from the frontseats and raise the arm rest on the secondrow seats.For vehicles with a cargo area cover,remove the cover.(Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-11,“Arm rest” on page 4-10 and “Cargo areacover” on page 5-244.)2. Slide the second row seats back as far aspossible (vehicles with second row seatslide function).(Refer to “To adjust the seat forward orbackward” on page 4-8.)
3. Slide the front seats fully forward, thenrecline their seatbacks backward toachieve a flat surface.(Refer to “To adjust the seat forward orbackward” on page 4-5 and “To adjust theseatback” on page 4-6.)4. Recline the seatbacks of the second rowseats.(Refer to “To adjust the seatback” on page4-8.)
plete.To return the seats to the normal position,reverse the above procedure.
To raise the seatback of the front seat, firmlyplace your hand on the
seatback, pull the
seatback lock knob up, and raise the seatbackslowly. (Refer to “To adjust the seatback” onpage 4-6.) Do not let children adjust the seat-back.CAUTION
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Seat belts
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All seats are equipped with a seat belt whichuses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt withan emergency locking retractor.This system is designed to provide both com-fort and safety. It perm
its full extension and
automatic retraction of the belts during nor-mal vehicle operation.
A sensing device
inside the belt retractor is designed to lock theretractor in the event of a sudden change inthe vehicle’s motion.
1. Occupants should always
sit back in their
seats with their backs against the uprightseatback. To reduce
the risk of serious
injury or death during deployment of theairbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far backas possible while maintaining a positionthat still enables you to fully apply thepedals, easily control the steering wheel,and safely operate the vehicle. The frontpassenger seat should also be moved asfar back as possible. Refer to “Supple-mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag”on page 4-35. Also refer to “To adjust theseat forward or backward” on page 4-5.
2. Before using the center seat belt for sec-ond row, make sure that the detachableanchor is securely
latched and the seat
belt is not twisted. For details, refer topage 4-21.
Seat belt instructions
NOTE
For instructions on installing a child restraintsystem using a seat belt
, refer to “Installing a
child restraint system
using the seat belt” on
page 4-32.
WA R N I N GTo reduce the risk of serious injury ordeath in the event of
an accident or sud-
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept inthe upright position while the vehicle is inmotion.Seat belt performance during an accidentcan be adversely affect
ed if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback isreclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-mance will be advers
ely affected. If the
seat belt is not prop
erly positioned against
the body during an accident, there isincreased risk you will slide under the beltand receive serious
injury or death.
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The seat belt shoulder
anchor height can be
adjusted. To move the anchor down, press thelock knob (A) and slide the anchor down tothe desired position. To move the anchor up,slide the anchor up to the desired position.
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When seat belts for the second row outboardseating position and for the third row are notused, the seat belts can be stored.
WA R N I N GWhen a child booster se
at is used on the
front passenger seat, the front passengerseat belt warning ligh
t will not come on, if
the seat belt is not fastened when thebooster seat is used
. Confirm that the
child is wearing the
seat belt properly.
Do not install any acce
ssory or sticker that
makes the light difficult to see.
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats) Anchor down Anchor up
WA R N I N GAlways adjust the shou
lder belt anchor so
that the shoulder belt
is positioned across
the center of your shoulder without touch-ing your neck. The sh
oulder belt should
not be able to fall off your shoulder. Fail-ure to follow this instruction can adverselyaffect seat belt performance and increasethe risk of serious in
jury or death in the
event of an accident.Adjust the shoulder be
lt anchor only when
the vehicle is not in motion.Make sure the anchor is securely locked inposition after adjusting it.
Storing the second row (out-board seating positions) and third row seat belts
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Seat belt use during pregnancy
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Put the seat belt webbing in the back slot (A)on the clip and insert the metal plate of thelatch plate into the front slot (B) as shown inthe illustration.
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If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended,
a seat belt extender
must be obtained. The extender may be usedfor either of the front seats.
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Seat belts work for everyone, including preg-nant women. Like a
ll occupants, pregnant
women are more likely to be seriously injuredor killed in an accident if they do not wearseat belts.
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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats eachhave a seat belt
equipped with a pre-tensioner
system and force limiter system.
Seat belt extender
WA R N I N GThe extender should only be used if theexisting belt is not long enough. Anyonewho can use the standard seat belt shouldnot use an extender. Unnecessary use of anextender can adversel
y affect seat belt
performance in an accident.When not required, the extender must beremoved and stowed.
Seat belt use during preg-nancy
WA R N I N GTo reduce the risk of serious injury ordeath to pregnant women and unbornchildren in an accident, pregnant womenshould always wear
a seat belt. The lap
portion of the seat belt should be wornsnug and low across the hips and belowthe rounding. Consult your doctor if youhave any additional qu
estions or concerns.
Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems
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