Operation Manual

Child restraint systems
4-14 Seat and restraint systems
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The airbag control unit monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever
the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“START” position. These include all of the
items listed above and all related wiring.
The pre-tensioner seat belt system will oper-
ate only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” or “START” position.
When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate,
some smoke is released and a loud noise will
be heard. The smoke is not harmful, but care
should be taken not to intentionally inhale it,
as it may cause some temporary irritation to
people with respiratory problems.
The pre-tensioners activate in the event of a
moderate-to-severe frontal or side impact,
even if the seat belt is not being worn. The
seat belt pre-tensioners may not activate in
certain types of collisions, even though the
vehicle may appear to be severely damaged.
Such non-activation does not mean some-
thing is wrong with the seat belt pre-tensioner
system, but rather that the collision forces
were not severe enough or not of the type to
activate the system.
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This warning tells you if there is a problem
involving the SRS airbags and the pre-ten-
sioner seat belts. Refer to “SRS warning” on
page 4-27.
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In the event of an accident, the seat belt force
limiter system will help reduce the force
applied to the driver and front seat passenger.
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When transporting infants or small children
in your vehicle, an appropriate child restraint
system must always be used. This is required
by law in the U.S. and Canada.
Child restraint systems specifically designed
for infants and small children are offered by
several manufacturers. Choose only a child
restraint system with a label certifying that it
complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) or Motor Vehicle
Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions
Safety Regulations (RSSR). Look for the
manufacturer’s statement of compliance on
the box and child restraint system itself.
The child restraint system should be appropri-
ate for your child’s weight and height, and
should properly fit your vehicle’s seat.
For detail information, refer to the instruction
manual accompanying the child restraint sys-
tem.
1- SRS warning light
2- Front impact sensors
3- Seat belt pre-tensioners
4- Airbag control unit
5- Side impact sensors
WARNING
 The seat belt pre-tensioner system is
designed to work only once. After the seat
belt pre-tensioners have been activated,
they will not work again. They must
promptly be replaced and the entire seat
belt pre-tensioner system inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
SRS warning
Force limiter system
Child restraint systems