Mitsubishi Outlander: Seat belt with pre-tensioner mechanism and force-limiter mechanism
The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat each have a seat belt equipped with a pre– tensioner mechanism.
Pre–tensioner mechanism
The pre–tensioner mechanisms will retract their respective seat belts instantaneously, thus maximizing the seat belt’s effectiveness, if there is a frontal impact severe enough to injure the driver and/or front passenger and the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position.
WARNING
To obtain the best results from your pre–tensioner seat belt, make sure you do the following:
- Adjust the seat to the proper position. Refer to the ”Seat adjustment” on page 3–2.
- Fasten your seat belt properly. Refer to the ”Seat belts” on page 3–11.
CAUTION
(1) Any installation of audio equipment or repairs in the vicinity of the
pre–tensioner seat belts or floor console must be performed by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer. It is important to do so because the work could affect the pre–tensioner
mechanisms.
(2) If you need to scrap the vehicle, please consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. It is important to do so because unexpected activation of the
pre–tensioner seat belts could cause injuries.
NOTE
(1) The pre–tensioner seat belts will be activated if the vehicle suffers
a severe frontal impact, even if the seat belts are not worn.
(2) The pre–tensioner
seat belts are designed to work only once. After the pre– tensioner seat belts have
been activated, they must be replaced by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
Warning lamp
The same warning lamp is shared by the SRS air bags and the pre–tensioner seat belts.
Refer to the ”SRS warning lamp” on page 3–36.
Force–limiter mechanisms
In the event of a collision, each force–limiter mechanism will effectively absorb the load applied to the seat belt so as to minimize the impact to the passenger.
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Child restraint
When transporting children in your vehicle, some type of child restraint system
should always be used according to the size of the child. This is required by law
in most countries.
The regulation
Caution for installing the child restraint on vehicle with front passenger air
bag
The label shown here is attached on vehicles with front passenger air bag. If
this label is attached, never install the rearfacing child restraint on the front
passenger’s seat.
WARNING
(1
Infants and small children
When transporting infants and small children in your vehicle, follow the instruction
given below.
Instruction:
(1) For small infants, an infant carrier should be used. For small children whose
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Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine, first disconnect the negative
(-) terminal and then the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and then
the negative (-) terminal.
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