Vehicle Preparation Before Driving - Mitsubishi Mirage 2017 Owner's Manual

WARNING
 If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with the
operation of the pedals. Interference with
the pedals can cause unintended accelera-
tion and/or increased stopping distances
resulting in a crash and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere
with the accelerator or brake pedal.
 Always use the retaining clip on the
driver's floorboard to secure the floor
mat.
 Always install the mat with the correct
side facing down.
 Never install a second mat over or under
an existing floor mat.
 Do not use a floor mat designed for
another model vehicle even if it is a
Mitsubishi genuine floor mat.
 Before driving, be sure to check the fol-
lowing:
• Periodically check that the floor mat is
properly secured with the retaining clips.
If you remove the floor mat while clean-
ing the inside of your vehicle or for any
other reason, always check the condition
of the floor mat after it has been rein-
stalled.
• While the vehicle is stopped with the
engine off, check that the floor mat is not
interfering with the pedals by depressing
the pedals fully.
Vehicle preparation before
driving
For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always
check for the following:
Seat belts and seats
 Before starting the vehicle, make certain
that you and all passengers are seated and
wearing their seat belts properly (with
children in the rear seat, in appropriate
restraints), and that all the doors and the
liftgate are locked.

Vehicle preparation before driving

 Move the driver's seat as far backward as
possible, while keeping good visibility,
and good control of the steering wheel,
brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check
the instrument panel indicators and multi-
information display for any possible prob-
lem.
 Similarly, the front passenger seat should
also be moved as far back as possible.
 Make sure that infants and small children
are properly restrained in accordance with
all laws and regulations.
Defrosters
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Check these by selecting the defroster mode,
and set the blower switch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against the
windshield.
Refer to "Defrosting or defogging (wind-
shield, door windows)" on page 7-6, 7-10,
7-17.
Tires
Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or
uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires
(including spare tire) for proper pressure.
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