Mitsubishi MOTORS i-MiEV, Owner'S Manual

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Child restraint systems
Seat and restraint systems 4-13
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the pre-tensioners quickly draw back seat belt
webbing and increase seat belt performance.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes
the following components:
The airbag control unit monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever
the electric motor 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 electric motor 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 front or side impact, even
if the seat belt is not being worn. The seat belt
pre-tensioners may not activate in certain
frontal collisions, even though the vehicle
may appear to be severely damaged. Such
non-activation does not mean something 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 light tells you if there is a prob-
lem involving the SRS airbags and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belts. Refer to “SRS warning
light” on page 4-26.
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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.
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 a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
SRS warning light
Force limiter system
Child restraint systems
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