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Child restraint systems
The seat belt pre-tensioners are located within
the seat belt retractors (A). When activated,
the pre-tensioners quickly draw back seat belt
webbing and increase seat belt performance.
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The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes
the following components:
1- SRS warning light
2- Front impact sensors
3- Seat belt pre-tensioners
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Seat and restraint systems
4- Airbag control unit
5- Side impact sensors
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
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.
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
This warning tells you if there is a problem
involving the SRS airbags and the pre-ten-
sioner seat belts. Refer to "SRS warning
light/display" on page 4-25.
Force limiter system
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.
Child restraint systems
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.
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