child seat MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2014 3.G Owners Manual

Tailgate*4-16 Locking and unlocking
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If the lever is set to the locked position, therear door cannot be opened using the insidehandle, but only with the outside handle.If the lever is set to the “Unlock” position, thechild protection mechanism does not func-tion.
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The tailgate can be locked or unlocked byusing the central door lock switch (driverside).
After unlocking the tailgate, push the tailgateopen switch (A) and pull up the tailgate.Pull the tailgate grip (B) downward as illus-trated. Gently slam the tailgate from the out-side so that it is completely closed. Alwaysensure the tailgate is securely closed.
CAUTIONzWhen driving with a child in the rear seat,please use the child
protection to prevent
accidental door opening which may cause anaccident.
Ta i l g a t e
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WA R N I N GzIt is dangerous to drive with the tailgateopen, since carbon mo
noxide (CO) gas can
enter the cabin.Yo u c a n n o t s e e o r s m e l l C O . I t c a n c a u s eunconsciousness and even death.zWhen opening and cl
osing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people nearbyand be careful not to hit your head orpinch your hands, neck, etc.
To l o c k / u n l o c k

1- Lock2- Unlock
NOTE
zRepeated continuous
operating between lock
and unlock could cause the central doorlocks’ built-in protection circuit to preventthe system from operating. If this occurs,wait about 1 minute
before operating the
central door lock switch.LHD
RHD
To o p e n

NOTE
zThe tailgate cannot be opened when the bat-tery is flat or disconnected.If you want to open the tailgate, it can beopened by using the insi
de tailgate release.
Refer to “Inside tailgate release” on page4-24.
To c l o s e

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Seat and seat beltsSeat arrangement ............................................................................. 5-2Seat adjustment ................................................................................. 5-2Front seats .........................................................................................5-3Rear seats ..........................................................................................5-5Head restraints ..................................................................................5-5Making a luggage area ...................................................................... 5-7Making a flat seat..............................................................................5-8Seat belts ........................................................................................... 5-9Pregnant women restraint ...............................................................5-14Seat belt pre-tensioner system and force limiter system ................5-14Child restraint .................................................................................5-15Seat belt inspection .........................................................................5-21Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag ..................................5-21
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Front seats
Seat and seat belts 5-3
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zIt is illegal to ride
in the luggage area of a
vehicle. Also, the
luggage area and rear
seats should never be used as a play areaby children. In a collision, people ridingunrestrained in these areas are more likelyto be seriously in
jured or killed.
Do not allow people or children to ride inany area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seat belts, andmake sure that everyone travelling in yourvehicle is in a seat a
nd wearing a seat belt,
or in the case of a
young child is strapped
in a child restraint.zTo m i n i m i z e t h e r i s k o f p e r s o n a l i n j u r y i nthe event of a collision or sudden braking,the seatbacks should always be in thealmost upright position while the vehicle isin motion. The protection provided by theseat belts may be reduced significantlywhen the seatback is reclined. There isgreater risk that the passenger will slideunder the seat belt, resulting in seriousinjury, when the seatback is reclined.CAUTIONzMake sure the seat is adjusted by an adult orwith adult supervisi
on for correct and safe
operation.zDo not place a cushion or the like betweenyour back and the seatback while driving.The effectiveness of th
e head restraints will
be reduced in the event of an accident.WA R N I N G
zThe reclining mechanism of the front seat’sseatback is spring loaded, causing it to returnto the vertical position when the lock lever isoperated. When using the lever, sit close tothe seatback or hold it
with your hand to con-
trol its return motion.zWhen sliding the seats, be careful not tocatch your hand or foot.zWhen sliding or reclining the seat rearward,pay careful attention to the rear seat passen-gers.zWhen adjusting the front seat while the rearseat is folded, be careful not to apply strongforce to the flipped rear seat cushion.Doing so could cause da
mage to the cover of
the front seat and the fitting of the rear seatcushion.CAUTION
Front seats Manual type 1- To adjust forward or backward
Lift the handle and adjust the seat tothe desired position, and release thehandle.
2- To recline the seatback
Pull the lever up and then lean back-ward to the desired position, andrelease the lever.
3- To adjust seat height (driver’s side
only)Repeatedly operate the lever and adjustthe seat height to the desired position.
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Front seats5-4 Seat and seat belts
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The heated seats can be operated with theoperation mode of the power switch in ON.Operate the switch as indicated by arrows.The indication lamp (A) will illuminate whilethe heater is on.
Power type
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1- To adjust forward or backward
Operate the switch as indicated by thearrows and adjust the seat to the desiredposition.
2- To recline the seatback
Operate the switch as indicated by thearrows and adjust the seatback angle tothe desired position.
3- To adjust seat height
Operate the switch as indicated by thearrows and adjust the seat height to thedesired position.If the entire switch is operated, then theentire seat moves.
Heated seats
*
1 (HI) - Heater high (for quick heating).2-Heater off.3 (LO) - Heater low (to keep the seat
warm).
CAUTIONzOperate in the “HI” position for quick heat-ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heaterswitch to the “LO” position to keep it warm.Slight variations in seat temperature may befelt while using the heated seats. This iscaused by the operation of the heater’s inter-nal thermostat and doe
s not indicate a mal-
function.zIf the following types of persons use theheated seats, they might become too hot orreceive minor burns (red skin, heat blisters,etc.):•Children, elderly or ill people•People with sensitive skin•Excessively tired people•People under the influence of alcohol orsleep inducing medicat
ion (cold medicine,
etc.)
zDo not place heavy objects on the seat orstick pins, needles, or
other pointed objects
into it.zDo not use a blanket, cushion, or other mate-rial with high heat insulation properties onthe seat while using the heater; this mightcause the heater element to overheat.zDo not use benzine, kerosene, petrol, alcoholor other organic solvents when cleaning theseats. Doing so could damage not only theseat cover, but also the heater element.
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Seat belts
Seat and seat belts 5-9
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1. Remove the head restraints from the frontseats, raise the armrest and remove thecargo area cover.(Refer to “Head restraints” on page 5-5,“Armrest” on page 5-5 and “Cargo areacover” on page 8-71)
2. Slide the front seats fully forward, thenrecline the seatbacks backwards toachieve a flat surface.(Refer to “Front seats” on page 5-3)3. Recline the rear seatbacks backwards.(Refer to “Rear seats” on page 5-5)
4. The flat seat configuration is now com-plete. Reverse the above procedures whenreturning the seat to the normal position.
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To p r o t e c t y o u a n d y o u r p a s s e n g e r s i n t h eevent of an accident, it is the most importantthat the seat belts be worn correctly while youdrive.The front seat belts have a pre-tensioner sys-tem. These belts are used the same way as aconventional seat belt.Refer to “Seat belt pre-tensioner system andforce limiter system” on page 5-14.
zMake sure the seat is adjusted by an adult orwith adult supervisi
on for correct and safe
operation.zDo not walk around on top of the seats afterthey have been laid flat.zTo e n s u r e t h e s e a t s
are locked securely,
attempt to move them back and forth.zDo not jump on, or impact the seatbacksheavily.zTo r a i s e t h e s e a t b a c k ,
put a hand on the seat-
back and raise slowly. Never have a child dothis operation, or an unexpected accidentmay result.CAUTION
Seat belts
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Seat belts5-10 Seat and seat belts
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This type of belt requires no length adjust-ment. Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to themovement of wearer, but in the event of asudden or strong shock, the belt automaticallylocks to hold the wearer’s body.1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holdingthe latch plate.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle untila “click” is heard. 3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust slackness asdesired.
WA R N I N GzSeat belts should alw
ays be worn by every
adult who drives or rides in this vehicle,and by all children who are large enoughto wear seat belts properly.Other children should
always use proper
child restraint systems.zAlways place the sh
oulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never putit behind you or under your arm.zOne seat belt should
be used by only one
person. Doing otherwise can be danger-ous.zThe seat belt will provide its wearer withmaximum protection if the recliner seat-back is placed in fully upright position.When the seatback is reclined, there isgreater risk that the passenger will slideunder the belt, especially in a forwardimpact accident, and may be injured bythe belt or by striking the instrumentpanel or seatbacks.zRemove any twists when using the belt.zNo modifications or
additions should be
made by the user which will either preventthe seat belt adjustin
g devices from oper-
ating to remove slack, or prevent the seatbelt assembly from being adjusted toremove slack.zNever hold a child in your arms or onyour lap when riding in this vehicle, evenif you are wearing your seat belt. To do sorisks severe or fatal injury to your child ina collision or sudden stop.
zAlways adjust the belt to a snug fit.zAlways wear the lap portion of the beltover your hips.
3-point type seat belt (with emergency locking mechanism)
NOTE
zYo u c a n c h e c k i f t h e b e l t l o c k s b y p u l l i n g i tforward quickly.
To f a s t e n
NOTE
zWhen the seat belts cannot be pulled out in alocked condition, pull the belts once force-fully and then return them. After that, pullthe belts out slowly once again.WA R N I N G
WA R N I N GzNever wear the lap portion of the beltacross your abdomen. During accidents itcan press sharply against abdomen andincrease the risk of injury. zThe seat belts must not be twisted whenworn.
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Seat belts
Seat and seat belts 5-11
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Hold the latch plate and push the button onthe buckle.
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If the operation mode of the power switch isput in ON while a seat belt is not fastened, thewarning lamp comes on and the tone soundsfor about 6 seconds to remind the driver andthe front passenger to fasten the seat belt.If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt stillunfastened, the warning lamp will blink andthe tone will sound intermittently until theseat belt is fastened. At the same time, “FAS-TEN SEAT BELT” is displayed on the infor-mation screen in the multi informationdisplay for the driver.
NOTE
zThe seat belts in the rear seating outsidepositions are equipped with an automaticlocking retractor (ALR) mechanism.If you pull the seat belt fully out of theretractor, the retractor will switch to its ALRchild restraint installation mode and lock,thus preventing further movement.If this happens, you s
hould switch the retrac-
tor back to its emergency locking retractor(ELR) mode by taking off the seat belt andfully rewinding it. You should then wear theseat belt again.(Refer to “Installing a child restraint systemto a 3-point type seat belt (with emer-gency/automatic locking mechanism)” onpage 5-18.)
To u n f a s t e n
NOTE
zAs the belt retracts au
tomatically, keep the
latch plate held while retracting so that thebelt stows slowly. Failure to do this coulddamage the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder For the driverFor the front passenger
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Pregnant women restraint5-14 Seat and seat belts
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The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seateach have a seat belt equipped with a pre-ten-sioner system and
force limiter system.
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When the operation mode of the powerswitch is in ON, if there is a frontal impact ora side impact severe enough to injure theand/or front passenger, the pre-tensioner sys-tem will retract their respective seat beltsinstantaneously, thus maximizing the seatbelt’s effectiveness.
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The same warning lamp/display is shared bythe SRS airbags and the pre-tensioner seatbelts.Refer to “SRS warning lamp/display” onpage 5-30 .
Pregnant women restraint
WA R N I N GzSeat belts work for everyone, includingpregnant women. Pregnant women shoulduse the available seat belts. This willreduce the likelihood of injury to both thewoman and the unborn child. The lap beltshould be worn across the thighs and assnug against the hips as possible, but notacross the waist. Consult your doctor ifyou have any addition
al questions or con-
cerns.
Seat belt pre-tensioner sys-tem and force limiter system Pre-tensioner system
WA R N I N GzTo o b t a i n t h e b e s t r e s u l t s f r o m y o u r p r e -tensioner seat belt, make sure you haveadjusted your seat correctly and wearyour seat belt properly.
CAUTIONzInstallation of audio e
quipment or repairs in
the vicinity of the pre-tensioner seat belts orfloor console must be
performed in line with
MITSUBISHI MOTORS
guidelines. It is
important to do so because the work couldaffect the pre-tensioner systems.zIf you need to scrap the vehicle, please con-sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS AuthorisedService Point.It is important to do so because unexpectedactivation of the pre-tensioner seat beltscould cause injuries.NOTE
zThe pre-tensioner seat belts will be activatedif the vehicle suffers a severe impact, even ifthe seat belts are not worn.zThe pre-tensioner seat belts are designed towork only once. After the pre-tensioner seatbelts have been activated, we recommendyou have it replaced by a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorised Service Point.
SRS warning
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Child restraint
Seat and seat belts 5-15
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In the event of a collision, each force limitersystem will effectively absorb the loadapplied to the seat belt to minimize theimpact to the passenger.
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When transporting children in your vehicle,an approved child restraint system should beused for each child (it is recommended).
The label shown here is attached on vehicleswith front passenger’s airbag.
Force limiter system Child restraint
WA R N I N GzWhen possible, put children in the rearseat. Accident statistics indicate that chil-dren of all sizes and ages are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seat ratherthan in the front seat.zHolding a child in your arms is no substi-tute for a restraint system. Failure to use aproper restraint system can result insevere or fatal injury to your child.zEach child restraint device or fixing is tobe used only by one child.zWhen attaching a child restraint system tothe rear seat, prevent the front seatbacksfrom touching the child restraint system.Otherwise, the child could be seriouslyinjured in the event of
hard braking or a
collision.
Caution for installing the child restraint on vehicle with front passenger’s airbag
WA R N I N GzExtreme Hazard!NEVER use a rearward facing childrestraint on a seat protected by anACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATHor SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD canoccur.
zA REARWARD FACING CHILDRESTRAINT must NOT be used in thefront passenger seat as it places an infanttoo close to the front passenger’s airbag.The force of an infl
ating airbag could kill
or cause serious injuries to the child. Arearward facing child restraint must onlybe used in the rear seat.WA R N I N GzALL CHILD RESTRAINTS should onlybe used in a seat wi
th a top tether strap
anchor point. Failure to use the top tetherstrap of a child restraint may kill or causeserious injuries to the child.WA R N I N G
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Child restraint5-16 Seat and seat belts
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For infants small enough for infants seats, usea Standards Association of Australiaapproved baby restraint. For small childrenwhose height when seated allows the shoul-der belt to lie in contact with the face or thethroat, a child seat should be used.
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Children who have outgrown the childrestraint system should be seated in the rearseat and wear combination lap shoulder belt.The lap portion of the belt should be snug andpositioned low on the abdomen so that it isbelow the top of the hip-bone. Otherwise, thebelt could intrude into the child’s abdomenduring an accident and cause injury.
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When fitting a child restraint, always followthe manufacturer’s instructions using theapproved anchorage points shown.
For children too young to sit, use a StandardsAssociation of Australia approved babyrestraint. Be sure to comply with the laws ofyour state regarding restraining children inyour vehicle.There are 3 child restraint anchorage pointslocated on the back of the rear seatbacks.
Infants and small children
WA R N I N GzThe child restraint system should beappropriate for your
child’s weight and
height and properly fit the vehicle. THECHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM MUSTBE INSTALLED IN THE REAR SEAT.zWhen installing a child restraint system,refer to the instructions provided by themanufacturer of the restraint system.Failure to do so can result in severe orfatal injury to your child.zAfter installation, push and pull the childrestraint system back and forth, and sideto side, to see that it is positively secured.If the child restraint system is not installedsecurely, it may cause injury to the childor other occupants in the case of accidentor sudden stops.zWhen not in use, keep your child or infantseat secured with the seat belt or remove itfrom the vehicle in order to prevent injuryto yourself or
your passengers.
NOTE
zBefore purchasing a child restraint system,try installing it in the rear seat to make surethere is a good fit. Because of the location ofthe seat belt buckles and the shape of the seatcushion, it may be difficult to securely installsome manufacturer’s child restraint systems.If the child restraint system can be pulledforward or to either side easily on the seatcushion after the seat belt has been tightened,choose another manufacturer’s child restraintsystem.
Older children Child restraint anchorage points
Anchorage locations
CAUTIONzThe anchorages are only applicable for childrestraints fitted in the rear seat with the headrestraints removed.
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