Mitsubishi Outlander: Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag

The information for SRS airbags includes important information concerning the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags, the side airbags and the curtain airbags.

The SRS airbags are designed to supplement the primary protection of the driver and front passenger side seat belt systems by providing those occupants with protection against head and chest injuries in certain moderate-to-severe frontal collisions.

A dual-stage airbag system is used where the SRS airbags for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats are controlled with impact sensors (on the front of the vehicle and in the centre of the vehicle floor).

The SRS side airbags (if so equipped) are designed to supplement properly worn the seat belts and provide the driver and front passenger with protection against chest and abdomen injuries in certain moderate-to-severe side impact collisions.

The SRS curtain airbags (if so equipped) are designed to supplement properly worn the seat belts and provide the driver and passenger with protection against head injuries in certain moderate- to-severe side impact collisions.

The SRS is NOT a substitute for the seat belts. To ensure the maximum protection during all types of collisions and accidents, all occupants, including the passengers as well as the driver, must wear their seat belts.

How the supplemental restraint system works

The SRS includes the following components:

1- Airbag module (Driver).

2- Front passenger’s airbag off indicator lamp.

3- Airbag module (Passenger).

4- Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.

5- Side airbag modules.

6- Curtain airbag modules.

The airbags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.

The airbags deployment produces a sudden, loud noise, and releases some smoke and powder, but these conditions are not injurious, and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle. People with respiratory problems may feel some temporary irritation from chemicals used to produce the deployment; open the windows after airbag deployment, if safe to do so.

The airbags deflate very rapidly after deployment, so there is little danger of obscured vision.

CAUTION:

● Airbags inflate at an extremely rapid speed. In certain situations, contact with inflating airbags can result in abrasions bruises, and the like.

WARNING:

The rear seat is the safest for infants and children.

WARNING:

See the “Child restraint” section of this owner’s manual.

Use rearward facing child restraints in the rear seat or turn off the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch (refer to “To turn an airbag off”).

WARNING:

● A FRONTWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT should be used in the rear seat whenever possible; if they must be used in the front passenger seat, adjust the seat to the most rearward position. Failure to do so could kill or cause serious injuries to the child.

WARNING:

● Older children should be seated in the rear seat, properly wearing the seat belt, with an appropriate booster seat if needed.

Caution for installing the child restraint on vehicle with front passenger airbag

The label shown here is attached on vehicles with front passenger airbag.

WARNING:

● Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it!

Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch

The front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch can be used to disable the front passenger’s airbag. If you have a rearward facing child restraint system that cannot be fitted to any seat other than the front passenger seat, be sure to turn OFF the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch before using it (refer to “To turn an airbag off”).

Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is located in the glove box.

Front passenger’s airbag off indicator lamp

The front passenger’s airbag off indicator is located in the instrument panel.

The indicator normally comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off a few seconds later.

When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned OFF, the indicator will stay on to show that the passenger front airbag is not operational. When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned ON, the indicator goes off to show that the front passenger’s airbag is operational.

WARNING:

● Do not fit any accessory that makes the indicator impossible to see, and do not cover the indicator with a sticker. You would not be able to verify the status of the passenger airbag system.

To turn an airbag off

WARNING:

• If the indicator remains on when the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch is turned ON, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger seat. We recommend you to have the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorised Servic Point.

To turn an airbag off, follow these steps:

1. Insert the key into the airbag ON-OFF switch, and turn that to the “OFF” position.

2. Remove the key from the key opening of that airbag ONOFF switch.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the ignition to “ON” position. The front passenger’s airbag off indicator lamp will stay on.

The airbag off indicator lamp should illuminate. The front passenger’s airbag is now deactivated and will not deplay until switched on again.

Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag system

The driver’s airbag is located under the padded cover in the middle of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s airbag is contained in the instrument panel above the upper glove box.

The driver airbag and the front passenger airbag are designed to inflate at the same time even if the passenger seat is not occupied.

The driver’s airbag inflates at two different rates according to the fore-aft position of the driver’s seat and the severity of the impact.

The front passenger’s airbag deploys at the same time as the driver’s airbag, even if the passenger seat is not occupied, and inflates at two different rates according to the severity of the impact.

Deployment of front airbags

The front airbags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…

The front airbags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe frontal impact. Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustration.

1- Head-on collision with a solid wall at speed of approximately 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher.

2- Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows.

The front airbags will deploy if the severity of impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximately 25 km/h (16 mph) collision when impacting straight into a solid wall that does not move or deform. If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the front airbags may not deploy. However, this threshold speed will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object that absorbs the impact by either deforming or moving (for example, another stationary vehicle, pole or a guard rail).

Because frontal collisions can easily move you out of position, it is important to always properly wear your seat belts. Your seat belts will help keep you a safe distance from the steering wheel and instrument panel during the initial stages of airbag deployment. The initial stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful, and can possibly cause serious or fatal injuries. Moreover, the seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of protection in a collision. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide additional protection.

Therefore, for your safety and the safety of all occupants, be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.

The front airbags MAY NOT DEPLOY when…

With certain types of frontal collisions, the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the occupants from harm (the vehicle body’s front area may deform significantly as it absorbs the impact). Under such circumstances, the front airbags may not deploy irrespective of the deformation and damage to the vehicle body.

Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustration.

1- When colliding with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object.

2- Vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck.

3- Oblique frontal impacts.

Because the front airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of frontal collisions, be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.

The front airbags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…

The front airbags are not designed to deploy in conditions where they cannot typically provide protection to the occupant.

Such conditions are shown in the illustration.

1- Rear end collisions.

2- Side collisions.

3- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

Because the front airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of collisions, be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.

The front airbags MAY DEPLOY when…

The front airbags may deploy if the bottom of the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe impact (undercarriage damage).

Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustration.

1- Collision with an elevated median/island or curb.

2- Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole.

3- Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the ground.

Because the front airbags may deploy in certain types of unexpected impacts as shown in the illustration that can easily move you out of position, it is important to always properly wear your seat belts. Your seat belts will help keep you a safe distance from the steering wheel and instrument panel during the initial stages of airbag deployment. The initial stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful and can possibly cause serious or fatal injuries if you contact it at this stage.

WARNING:

● Do not set anything on, or attach anything to, the instrument panel above the glove box. It might strike and injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.

WARNING:

● Do not attach accessories to, or put them in front of, the windscreen. These objects could restrict the airbag inflation, or strike and injure an occupant if the airbags inflate.

● Do not put packages, pets or other objects between the airbags and the driver or front passenger. It could affect airbag performance, or could cause injury when the airbag inflates.

Once the airbags have deployed, they will not work again. They must promptly be replaced, and the entire airbag system inspected, by an authorised MITSUBISHI dealer.

Side airbag system

The side airbags (A) are contained in the driver and front passenger seatbacks.

The side airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the front seat.

The label shown here is attached to the seatbacks with a side airbag.

Curtain airbag system

The curtain airbags are contained in the front pillars and roof side rail. The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in the front seat or second seat.

Deployment of side airbags and curtain airbags

The side airbags and curtain airbags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...

The side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to the middle of the passenger compartment.

The typical condition is shown in the illustration.

The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of protection in a collision. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to provide of all occupants, be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.

The side airbags and curtain airbags MAY NOT DEPLOY when...

With certain types of side collisions, the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the occupants from harm (the vehicle body’s side area may deform significantly as it absorbs the impact). Under such circumstances, the side airbags and curtain airbags may not deploy irrespective of the deformation and damage to the vehicle body. Also, depending on the location of the impact, the side airbags and curtain airbags may not deploy simultaneously.

Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustation.

1- Side impacts in an area away from the passenger compartment.

2- Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collides with the side of vehicle.

3- Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object.

4- Oblique side impacts.

5- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of side collisions, be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.

The side airbags and curtain airbags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...

The side airbags and curtain airbags are not designed to deploy in conditions where they cannot usually provide protection to the occupant. Typical conditions are shown in the illustration.

1- Head-on collisions.

2- Rear end collisions.

Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of collisions, be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.

WARNING:

● The side airbags and curtain airbags inflates with great force. The driver and passenger should not put their arms out the window, and should not lean against the door, in order to reduce risk of serious or possible fatal injury from the deploying side airbags and curtain airbags.

WARNING:

● Do not attach a microphone (A) or any other device or object around the part where the curtain airbags (B) activate such as on the windscreen, side door glass, front and rear pillars and roof side or assist grips. When the curtain airbags inflate, the microphone or other device or object will be hurled with great force or the curtain airbags may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

● Work around and on the side airbags and curtain airbags system components should only be done by an authorised MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer.

SRS warning lamp/display

The warning lamp/display illuminates when there is a fault with the system. In addition, “SERVICE REQUIRED” is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.

Normally, when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the warning lamp should illuminate for several seconds and then should go out.

In addition, if an SRS airbag and the pre-tensioner system operate, the warning lamp illuminates and stays on.

The SRS warning lamp is shared by the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.

WARNING E00407900960

● When the warning lamp/display behave as follows, the system could be faulty. The SRS airbag or pretensioner seat belt might not operate normally during a collision, etc., resulting in injury, so have them inspected by an authorised MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer.

• The warning display operates while driving.

SRS servicing

WARNING:

If you found any tear scratch, crack or damage to the seat fabric near the side airbag, the portion of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail, you should have the SRS inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorised Service Point.

NOTE:

● When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to some other person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applicable section in this owner’s manual.

● If your vehicle has to be scrapped do this in line with local legislation and contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorised Service Point to safely dismantle the airbag system.

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