Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2022 year). Manual in english

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

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NOTE

z For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 5-108.

z These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON” or the operation mode is put in ON.

Warning lights

Do this

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z Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis-

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tance immediately.

Charging system warning light

z If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is fully

released.

z If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and check

the brake fluid level.

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z If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid hard

braking and high speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

Brake warning light

repair facility of your choice for assistance.

z Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the

engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

of your choice immediately. If the vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency road-

P. 5-145

side assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878

Engine malfunction indicator

(for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local tow-

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or

ing company for assistance.

“Check engine light”)

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...

Warning lights

Do this

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z When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and only

the ordinary braking system is functioning.

z Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.

Test the system as described on page 5-70.

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z If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recommend that

Anti-lock braking system warning

you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

light

facility of your choice as soon as possible.

z Immediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an

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authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

SRS warning light

z 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 9-18.)

Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few minutes

of driving.

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z If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains continu-

Tire pressure monitoring system warn-

ously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system returns to nor-

ing light

mal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not go off, have the

vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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If this problem occurs...

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Problem

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Cannot turn the key.

(except for vehicles equipped

with the F.A.S.T.-key)

Will not turn from “ACC” to “OFF”.

Check the position of the selector lever.

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The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.

The engine does not start when

the engine switch is pressed.

(for vehicles equipped with the

F.A.S.T.-key)

Make sure the F.A.S.T.-key is in the vehicle.

Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position, and then press the engine switch

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while depressing the brake pedal.

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If this problem occurs...

Problem

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The engine does not start and the

1. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then change the operation mode

operation mode cannot be

to OFF.

changed to OFF.

2. One of the other causes could be low battery voltage. If this occurs, the keyless entry sys-

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(for vehicles equipped with the

tem and the F.A.S.T.-key operation will also not operate. Contact an authorized Mitsubishi

F.A.S.T.-key)

Motors dealer.

The F.A.S.T.-key does not oper-

Use the emergency key to lock and unlock the door.

ate.

Insert the F.A.S.T.-key into the key slot inside the glove compartment, and then start the

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(for vehicles equipped with the

engine or change the operation mode.

F.A.S.T.-key)

Cannot shift the selector lever

Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.

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from the “P” (PARK) position.

Check that the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.

The windows are fogged up.

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “

” or “

” position.

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2. Turn on the blower.

The engine does not start.

The lights do not come on.

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The lights are dim.

Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.

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The horn does not honk.

The horn sound is weak.

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If this problem occurs...

Problem

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The engine coolant temperature

display “

” in the multi-infor-

mation display is flashing.

Steam comes out of the engine

compartment.

The engine is overheated.

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Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.

1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving again. For an all-

wheel drive vehicle, set the drive mode-selector to the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

position and then slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to get your vehicle moving.

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sand, mud or snow

2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from slipping, rock your vehicle back and forth to free

it.

WARNING

z When trying to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, make sure that there are no people nearby. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to

suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.

z Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and transaxle failure.

If your vehicle is still stuck after several rocking attempts, call for help.

Problem

Do this

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The brakes are not functioning

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properly after crossing a puddle

Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal.

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or stream.

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Fuel selection

oline to minimize fuel-injector fouling and

Fuel selection

Methanol

minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent

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gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and

Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gas-

your emission-control system working prop-

Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con-

oline only. It is equipped with a fuel tank

erly.

taining methanol (wood alcohol). Using this

filler pipe especially designed to accept only

type of alcohol could adversely affect the

a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispens-

vehicle’s performance and damage critical

Octane requirement

ing nozzle.

parts of the vehicle’s fuel system.

Your vehicle is designed to operate on

WARNING

Reformulated gasoline

unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane

Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-

number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON.

sive. You could be burned, seriously

Many areas of the country require the use of

injured or killed when handling it. When-

cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformu-

ever you refuel your vehicle, stop the

Oxygenated gasoline

lated Gasoline”.

engine and keep flames, sparks, and

Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates

smoking materials away from the vehicle.

Gasoline sold at some service stations con-

and is specially blended to reduce vehicle

Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out-

tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although

emissions and improve air quality.

door areas.

the oxygenates may not be identified by those

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly sup-

names. Oxygenates are required in some

ports the use of reformulated gasoline. Prop-

areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in

erly blended reformulated gasoline has no

CAUTION

your vehicle.

adverse effect on vehicle performance or the

z Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will

damage the engine, catalytic converter, and

durability of engine and fuel system.

the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso-

Ethanol (Gasohol)

line is illegal, and will void your warranty

MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl

coverage of the engine, catalytic converter,

and oxygen sensors.

A mixture of up to 10% ethanol (grain alco-

manganese tricarbonyl)

hol) and 90% unleaded gasoline may be used

in your vehicle, provided the octane number

MMT is a manganese-containing metallic

is at least as high as that recommended for

Gasoline detergent additives

additive that is blended into some gasolines

unleaded gasoline.

to increase the octane number. Mitsubishi

Motors Corporation recommends using gaso-

In the United States, fuel suppliers are

lines without MMT.

required by law to add detergents to their gas-

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General information

Filling the fuel tank

Use of gasolines blended with MMT may

NOTE

Filling the fuel tank

adversely affect performance, and cause the

Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems

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malfunction indicator on your instrument

such as poor starting, stalling during idling,

panel to come on. If this happens, contact an

abnormal engine noise, and poor accelera-

WARNING

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

tion. If you experience any of these prob-

Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-

repair facility of your choice for assistance.

lems, try using a different brand of gasoline.

sive. You could be burned, seriously

If the engine malfunction indicator (“SER-

injured or killed when handling it. When

VICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine

Sulfur in gasoline

refueling your vehicle, always turn the

light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected

engine off and keep away from flames,

immediately by the nearest authorized

sparks, and smoking materials. Always

Your vehicle may have been designed to sat-

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

handle fuel in well-ventilated outdoor

isfy California’s low-emission regulations

of your choice.

areas.

based on clean-burning low-sulfur gasoline.

Repeatedly driving short distances at low

Before removing the fuel tank filler cap,

Gasoline sold in parts of the country other

speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel

be sure to get rid of your body’s static

than California is allowed to have a higher

system and engine, resulting in poor starting

electricity by touching a metal part of the

and poor acceleration. If these problems

sulfur content. Using such gasoline could

car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on

occur, you are advised to add a detergent

adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic con-

your body could create a spark that

additive to the gasoline when you refuel the

verter and cause the engine malfunction indi-

ignites fuel vapor.

vehicle. The additive will remove the depos-

cator

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or

Perform the whole refueling process

its, thereby returning the engine to a normal

(opening the fuel tank filler door, remov-

“Check engine light”) to come on. Illumina-

condition. Be sure to use a Mitsubishi

ing the fuel cap, etc.) by yourself; do not

tion of this indicator while you are using

Motors Genuine cleaning additive. Using an

let any other person near the fuel tank

high-sulfur gasoline does not necessarily

unsuitable additive could make the engine

filler. If you allowed a person to help you

mean the vehicle’s emission-control system is

malfunction. For details, please contact the

and that person was carrying static elec-

malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi

nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

tricity, fuel vapor could be ignited.

Motors dealer may suggest you try using a

z Do not move away from the fuel tank filler

different, lower-sulfur brand of unleaded gas-

until refueling is finished. If you moved

oline to determine whether the problem is

away and did something else (for example,

fuel-related.

sitting on a seat) part-way through the

refueling process, you could pick up a

fresh charge of static electricity.

z Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel

contains toxic substances.

General information

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Filling the fuel tank

3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly

WARNING

turning the fuel tank filler

cap counter-

z Keep the doors and windows closed while

z Since the fuel system may be under pres-

clockwise.

refueling the vehicle. If they were open,

sure, remove the fuel tank filler cap

fuel vapor could get into the cabin.

slowly. This relieves any pressure or vac-

uum that might have built up in the fuel

tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you

Fuel tank capacity

hear a hissing sound, wait until the sound

stops before removing the cap. Otherwise,

All-wheel drive vehicles: 15.8 gal (60 L)

fuel may spray out, injuring you or others.

Front-wheel drive vehicles: 16.6 gal (63 L)

5. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly

on correct handling of the fuel filler noz-

Refueling

zle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert the noz-

1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.

zle in the fuel tank filler port as far as it

Remove

2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear

goes.

driver side of your vehicle.

The fuel tank filler door can be opened

CAUTION

4. While filling with fuel, hang the fuel cap

from inside the vehicle with the fuel tank

z Your vehicle can only be operated using

cord on the hook located on the inside of

filler door release lever located at the left

unleaded gasoline. Serious engine and cata-

the fuel tank filler door.

lytic converter damage will result if leaded

side of the driver’s seat.

gasoline is filled into these vehicles, and

consequently, this must never be attempted.

6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do

not try to add more fuel.

CAUTION

z To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not

“top-off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could

discolor, stain, or crack the vehicle’s paint-

work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it

off with a soft cloth.

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General information

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle

7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler pipe cap

z Modification of any onboard com-

Modifications to and racing

slowly clockwise until you hear clicking

puter/control module, including repro-

sounds, then gently push the fuel tank

of your vehicle

gramming, or replacing/adding chips to

filler door closed.

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any onboard computer/control module

This vehicle should not be modified with

WARNING

Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man-

non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts.

Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is

ual for further details regarding warranty cov-

Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures

securely closed. If the fuel cap were loose,

erage.

high quality vehicles with an emphasis on

fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.

safety and durability. Modifications using

non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may

Installation of accessories

affect the performance, safety and/or durabil-

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CAUTION

ity of your vehicle, and may violate applica-

If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap,

ble state and/or federal regulations.

CAUTION

use only the cap specified for your model

z Before any electrical or electronic accesso-

vehicle.

DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB-

ries are installed, consult an authorized

LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA-

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR

z Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnosis

NOTE

VEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED

connector (data link connector) for checking

If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while

UNDER WARRANTY.

and servicing the electronic control system.

driving, the engine malfunction indicator

Mitsubishi Motors does not recommend con-

(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check

Examples of modifications to your vehicle

necting a device other than the Scan Tool for

engine light”) may come on when the

inspections and service to this connector

that can cause damage or performance prob-

onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs

because an unexpected problem could result.

lems include the following:

a self check.

In addition, malfunctions caused by connect-

Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until

ing a device other than the Scan Tool may

z Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine

you hear at least 3 clicks.

not be covered under warranty.

parts

The indicator will go off after driving several

times. If the indicator does not go off, con-

z Failure to use required fuel and fluids

tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

z Failure to use proper size tires and wheels

z The installation of accessories, optional

dealer or a repair facility of your choice

z Modification of the fuel, intake, exhaust,

parts, etc., should only be carried out

immediately.

emission, suspension, engine, drive train

within the limits prescribed by law, and in

or electrical wiring systems

accordance with the guidelines and warn-

ings contained within the documents

accompanying this vehicle.

General information

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Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts

Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces-

Important point!

Genuine Mitsubishi Motors

sories should be fitted to your vehicle.

z Improper installation of electrical parts

parts

Due to the large number of accessory and

could cause fire. Refer to the “Modifica-

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replacement parts provided by different man-

tion/alterations to the electrical or fuel

Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts are

ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos-

systems” section within this owner’s man-

designed and manufactured to meet high stan-

sible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

ual.

dards of performance, and are recommended

dealer to check whether the attachment or

z Using a cellular phone or radio set inside

for all of your maintenance needs. Also avail-

installation of non-Mitsubishi Motors genu-

the vehicle without an external antenna

able from your Mitsubishi Motors dealer are

ine parts affects the driving safety of your

may cause electrical system interference,

a wide variety of accessories to personalize

vehicle.

which could lead to unsafe vehicle opera-

your new vehicle. Each Mitsubishi Motors

tion.

vehicle has a selection of Mitsubishi Motors

z Tires and wheels which do not meet spec-

Modification/alterations to the

authorized accessories to choose from to tai-

ifications must not be used.

electrical or fuel systems

lor your new vehicle to your own personal

Refer to the “Specifications” section for

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preference. Your Mitsubishi Motors dealer’s

information regarding wheel and tire

Parts Manager has information on various

Mitsubishi Motors manufactures high quality

sizes.

audio systems, protection items, as well as

vehicles with an emphasis on safety. It is

interior and exterior accessories available for

important to consult an authorized Mitsubishi

WARNING

your specific model.

Motors dealer before installation of any

While driving, do not use a cellular phone

accessory which may involve modification of

in a way that hinders safe driving. Any-

the electrical or fuel systems.

California Perchlorate

thing, including cellular phone usage, that

distracts you from the safe operation of

Materials Requirements

your vehicle increases your risk of an acci-

CAUTION

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dent.

z Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi

Certain components of this vehicle, such as

Refer to and follow all state and local laws

Motors dealer concerning any such acces-

airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and

in your area regarding cellular phone

sory fitment or modification.

button cell batteries, may contain perchlorate

usage while driving.

If the wires interfere with the vehicle body or

improper installation methods are used (pro-

materials.

tective fuses not included, etc.), electronic

Special handling may apply. For additional

devices may be adversely affected, resulting

information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/

in a fire, vehicle damage, or other accident.

hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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General information

Event Data Recording

NOTE

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z EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only

if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data

This vehicle is equipped with an event data

are recorded by the EDR under normal driv-

recorder (EDR).

ing conditions and no personal data (e.g.,

The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in

name, gender, age, and crash location) are

certain crash or near crash-like situations,

recorded. However, other parties, such as

such as an airbag deployment or hitting a

law enforcement, could combine the EDR

road obstacle, data that will assist in under-

data with the type of personally identifying

standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.

data routinely acquired during a crash inves-

The EDR is designed to record data related to

tigation.

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a

short period of time, typically 30 seconds or

To read data recorded by an EDR, special

less.

equipment is required, and access to the vehi-

cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record

vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as

such data as:

law enforcement, that have the special equip-

ment, can read the information if they have

z How various systems in your vehicle were

access to the vehicle or the EDR.

operating;

z Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

z How far (if at all) the driver was depress-

ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;

and,

z How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better under-

standing of the circumstances in which

crashes and injuries occur.

General information

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Seats

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locks also are safety equipment, which must

1 - Front seat

Seats and restraint systems

be used correctly.

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z To adjust the seat forward or backward 

Your vehicle has seat belts and other features

Always check the following before you drive:

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that help protect you and your passengers in

z To adjust the seatbacks  Page 4-4

z That everyone in your vehicle is properly

an accident.

z To adjust the seat height (Driver’s seat

wearing their seat belt.

Seat belts are the most important safety

only)  Page 4-5

z That infants and small children are prop-

device. When worn properly, seat belts can

z Heated seat (if so equipped)  Page 4-6

erly secured in appropriate child restraint

reduce the chance of serious injury or death

systems in the rear seat.

in various types of crashes. For added protec-

z That all doors are fully closed and locked.

2 - Rear seats

tion during a severe frontal collision, your

z That seatbacks are upright, with head

vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System

z Arm rest  Page 4-7

restraints properly adjusted.

(SRS) with airbags for the driver and passen-

gers. The seats, head restraints, and door

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Seat and restraint systems

Front seats

Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or

WARNING

CAUTION

death in all motor vehicle accidents. You can

Do not attempt to adjust the seat while

z When sliding the seats, be careful not to

help reduce the risk of injury or death, how-

driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con-

catch your hand or leg.

ever, by following the instructions in this

trol and result in an accident.

z When sliding or reclining the seat rearward,

manual.

After adjusting the seat, make sure that it

pay careful attention to the rear seat passen-

is securely locked into position.

gers.

WARNING

To reduce the risk to the driver of serious

z Do not place objects under the seats. This

injury or death during deployment of the

To adjust the seat forward or

could prevent the seat from locking

driver’s airbag, always properly wear the

securely, and it could lead to an accident.

seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far

backward

It may also cause damage to the seat or

back as possible while maintaining a posi-

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other parts.

tion that still enables you to fully apply the

pedals, easily control the steering wheel,

Manual seat adjustment

and safely operate the vehicle.

To reduce the risk to the front passenger

Front seats

Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the

of serious injury or death during deploy-

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ment of the passenger’s airbag, always

seat forward or backward to the desired posi-

Position the driver’s seat as far back as possi-

properly wear the seat belt and adjust the

tion. Release the adjusting lever to lock the

front passenger’s seat as far back as possi-

seat in place.

ble while maintaining a position that still

ble.

enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily

Always place children 12 years old and

control the steering wheel and safely operate

under in the rear seat and use appropriate

the vehicle.

child restraint systems.

Manual seat

Power seat

adjustment

CAUTION

Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an

adult. If it is adjusted by a child, an unex-

pected 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.

Seat and restraint systems

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Front seats

WARNING

To adjust the seatbacks

Power seat adjustment

z To make sure that the seat is securely

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locked, try to move it forward or back-

Operate the switch in the direction of the

ward without using the adjusting lever.

Manual seat adjustment

arrows to adjust the seatback.

To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly,

Power seat adjustment

gently pull the seatback lock lever up, then

lean backward to a comfortable position and

Operate the switch forward or backward to

release the lever. The seatback will lock in

move the seat to the desired position. Release

place.

the switch to lock the seat in place.

1- Move forward

2- Move backward

NOTE

z To prevent the battery from going dead,

operate the power seat with the engine run-

1- Forward (toward the front of the vehicle)

ning.

CAUTION

2- Backward (toward the rear of the vehi-

z The reclining mechanism used in the seat-

cle)

back is spring loaded, and will cause the

seatback to return quickly to the vertical

position when the lock lever is operated.

NOTE

When pulling the lever, sit close to the seat-

z To prevent the battery from going dead,

back or hold the seatback with your hand to

operate the power seat with the engine run-

control its return motion.

ning.

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Seat and restraint systems

Front seats

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death in the event of an accident or sud-

den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in

the upright position while the vehicle is in

motion.

Seat belt performance during an accident

can be adversely affected if the seatbacks

are reclined. The more a seatback is

reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-

mance will be adversely affected. If the

seat belt is not properly positioned against

1- Raise

Raise or lower the front end of the seat

the body during an accident, there is

2- Lower

increased risk you will slide under the belt

and receive serious injury or death.

Power seat adjustment

To adjust the seat height

Operate the switch in the direction of the

(Driver’s seat only)

arrows to raise or lower the seat.

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NOTE

Manual seat adjustment

z To prevent the battery from going dead,

operate the power seat with the engine run-

Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lower

ning.

2- Raise or lower the back end of the seat

the seat.

Seat and restraint systems

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Front seats

Heated seat (if so equipped)

WARNING

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Persons who are unable to feel tempera-

ture change or skin pain due to age, ill-

The heated seats can be operated by pushing

ness, injury, medication, alcohol use,

the switch when the ignition switch or the

fatigue or other physical conditions or

operation

mode is in ON. The indicator light

who have sensitive skin may suffer burns

(A) will illuminate while the heater is on.

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.

Raise or lower the entire seat

CAUTION

Switch off the heated seats when not in use.

Operate the heaters at the “HI” position for

quick heating. After the seat has become

warm, set the heater switch to the “LO” posi-

tion 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

1 (HI)

- Heater high (for quick heating)

stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects

- Heater off

into the seat.

3 (LO)

- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)

Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other

insulating material on the seat while using

the heater; doing so can cause the heater ele-

ment to overheat.

When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,

kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic

solvents; doing so can cause damage not

only to the surface of the seat, but also to the

heater.

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Seat and restraint systems

Rear seats

CAUTION

Head restraints

WARNING

z If water or any other liquid is spilled on the

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Driving without the head restraints in

seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before

place can cause you and your passengers

Padded head restraints for the seats can

attempting to use the heater. Turn the heater

serious injury or death in an accident. To

reduce the risk of a whiplash injury if your

off immediately if it appears to be malfunc-

reduce the risk of injury in an accident,

vehicle is hit from the rear.

tioning during use.

always make sure the head restraints are

The head restraints are equipped in the illus-

installed and properly positioned when

trated position.

the seat is occupied.

Rear seats

To maximize the effectiveness of your head

In order to minimize the risk of a neck

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restraint, adjust the front seatback to the

injury due to a rear impact, the front seat-

upright position, the rear seatback to the nor-

back must be adjusted to the upright posi-

Arm rest

mal seating position, and the head restraint to

tion, the rear seatback to the normal

seating position, and the head restraint to

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the proper position. Sit back against the seat-

the proper position before vehicle opera-

Tilt the arm rest down for use as shown.

back with your head close to the head

tion. The driver should never adjust the

The arm rest includes a cup holder. (Refer to

restraint.

seat while the vehicle is in motion.

“Cup holders: For the rear seat” on page

Never place a cushion or similar device on

5-178.)

the seatback. This can adversely affect

head restraint performance by increasing

the distance between your head and the

restraint.

Adjustment of the head

restraint height

To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,

adjust the head restraint height so that the

center of the restraint is at your eye level

when seated. Any person too tall for the

NOTE

restraint to reach their eye level when seated

z Never sit on the arm rest.

should raise the restraint to the highest locked

Doing so could damage the arm rest.

position.

Seat and restraint systems

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Head restraints

z To raise the restraint, pull it straight up.

CAUTION

z To lower the restraint, push down on it

z Check that the lock knob (A) is extended out

while pressing the lock knob (A) in the

as shown in the illustration. Then pull the

direction shown by the arrow.

head restraint up to make sure that it is

z After adjusting the height, push down on

locked in place and will not come out of the

the restraint to make sure it is locked in

seatback.

position.

WARNING

z To help minimize the risk of neck injury in

the event of an accident, the head

restraints must be properly installed and

positioned to proper height before vehicle

operation.

CAUTION

To install

z The shape and size of the head restraint dif-

To remove

fers according to the seat. Always use the

First check that the head restraint is facing in

correct head restraint provided for the seat

Press the lock knob

(A) in the direction

the right direction as shown in the previous

and do not install the head restraint in the

shown by the arrows. Then pull the head

illustration, and then insert it into the seat-

wrong direction.

restraint up and out of the seatback.

back. Push the head restraint down while

pressing the lock knob (A) until the restraint

locks into place.

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Seat and restraint systems

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