Heated Seats - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual

SEATS AND SEATBELTS

Heated seats*

The heated seats can be operated with the
ignition switch in the "ON" position.
A– For driver's switch
B– For passenger's switch
1 - Heater high (for quick heating)
2 - Heater off
3 - Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
The indication lamp (C) will illuminate while
the heater is on.
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CAUTION
(1) Switch off seat heaters when not
in use.
(2) Operate in the high position for
quick heating. Once the seat is
warm, set the heater to low to
keep it warm. Slight variations in
seat temperature may be felt
while using the heated seats. This
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is caused by the operation of the
heater's internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.
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(3) If the following types of persons
use the heated seats, they might
become too hot or receive minor
burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):
D Children, elderly or ill people
D People with sensitive skin
D Excessively tired people
D People under the influence of
alcohol or sleep inducing me-
dication (cold medicine, etc.)
(4) Do not use a blanket, cushion, or
other material with high heat in-
sulation properties on the seat
while using the heater; this might
cause the heater element to over-
heat.
CAUTION
(5) Turn the heater off immediately if
it appears to be malfunctioning
during use.
NOTE
(1) Do not place heavy objects on the seat
or stick pins, needles, or other pointed
objects into it.
(2) When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzene, gasoline, alcohol, or other or-
ganic solvents; this might damage the
surface of the seat, but also the heater
element.
(3) If water or any other liquid is spilled on
the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before
attempting to use the heater.