2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Owner’s Manual

The 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a new and updated compact SUV that combines style, speed, and technology in a way that works well. With its new design, the Eclipse Cross has a dynamic and expressive exterior. Its advanced engineering, which includes efficient powertrain choices for quick performance and better gas mileage, adds to its overall appeal. Inside, there is a fresh focus on comfort and connectivity, and new technology is built in so that it looks like it has always been there. The 2023 Eclipse Cross is a flexible crossover that meets the needs of modern lifestyles. It comes in an attractive package that appeals to people who want a mix of cutting-edge design, agile driving dynamics, and refined features.

Seat and restraint systems

Seats

Front seat 

• To adjust the seat forward or backward
• To adjust the seatback
• To adjust the seat height (if so equipped)

Rear seats 

• To adjust the seatback
• Armrest (if so equipped)

Seats and restraint systems 
Your vehicle has seat belts and other safety features that help protect you and your passengers in an accident. Seat belts are the most important safety device. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or death in various types of crashes. For added protection during a severe frontal collision, your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with airbags for the driver and passengers. The seats, head restraints, and door locks also are safety equipment, which must be used correctly.
Always check the following before you drive:

• That everyone in your vehicle is properly wearing their seat belt.
• That infants and small children are properly secured in an appropriate child restraint system in the rear seat.
• That all doors are fully closed and locked.
• The seatbacks are upright, with head restraints properly adjusted.

Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or death in all motor vehicle accidents. However, you can help reduce the risk of injury or death, by following the instructions in this manual.
WARNING: Do not place objects under the seats. The objects could prevent the seat from locking securely, which could lead to an accident. The objects may also cause damage to the seat or other parts.

Front seats 
Position the driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle.
WARNING

• Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This can cause loss of vehicle control and result in an accident.
• After adjusting the seat, make sure that it is securely locked into position.
• To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or death during deployment of the driver’s airbag, always properly wear the seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle.
• To reduce the risk to the front passenger of serious injury or death during deployment of the passenger’s airbag, always properly wear the seat belt and adjust the front passenger’s seat as far back as possible.
• Always place children 12 years old and under in the rear seat and use appropriate child restraint systems.

CAUTION

• Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an adult. If it is adjusted by a child, an unexpected accident might occur.
• Do not place a cushion or the like between your back and the seatback while driving. The effectiveness of the head restraints will be reduced in the event of an accident.
• When sliding the seats, be careful not to catch your hand or leg.
• When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay careful attention to the rear seat passenger.

To adjust the seat forward or backward
Manual seat adjustment Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in place.
WARNING: To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to move it forward or backward without using the adjusting lever.

Power seat adjustment (if so equipped)
Operate the switch forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position. Release the switch to lock the seat in place.

1. Forward (toward the front of the vehicle)
2. Backward (toward the rear of the vehicle)

NOTE: To prevent the battery from completely dis-charging, operate the power seat with the engine running.

Manual seat adjustment 
To adjust the seatback, lean forward slightly, gently pull the seatback lock lever up, then lean backward to a comfortable position and release the lever. The seatback will lock in place.
CAUTION: The reclining mechanism used in the seat-back is spring-loaded, and will cause the seatback to return quickly to the vertical position when the lock lever is operated. When pulling the lever, sit close to the seat-back or hold the seatback with your hand to control its return motion.

Power seat adjustment (if so equipped)
Operate the switch in the direction of the arrows to adjust the seatback.

1. Move forward
2. Move backward

NOTE: To prevent the battery from completely dis-charging, operate the power seat with the engine running.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks should be kept in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Seat belt performance during an accident can be adversely affected if the seatbacks are reclined. The more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt performance will be adversely affected. If the seat belt is not properly positioned against the body during an accident, there is an increased risk you will slide under the belt and receive serious injury or death.

To adjust the seatbacks
Pull the lever up adjust the seatback by hand to the desired position, and release the lever. The seatback will lock in place.
CAUTION: If your vehicle is equipped with an armrest and the seatback is reclined while the drink holder is used, drinks could be spilled. If the spilled drink is very hot, you could be burnt.
NOTE: You can adjust the seatback forward or backward on either side separately.

WARNING

1. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident or sudden stop, all seatbacks should be kept in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion.
2. Seat belt performance during an accident can be adversely affected if the seatbacks are reclined. The more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt performance will be adversely affected. If the seat belt is not properly positioned against the body during an accident, there is an increased risk you will slide under the belt and receive serious injury or death.
3. When a person is sitting in the center seating position of the rear seats, the two sides of the rear seats must have the same forward/backward position and the same seatback angle.

Armrest (if so equipped)
To use the armrest, tilt the armrest down for use as shown. The armrest includes a cup holder.
CAUTION: Never sit on an armrest. Doing so could damage the armrest.

Heated seats (if so equipped)
The heated seats can be operated with the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON.
WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel tempera-ture change or skin pain due to age, ill-ness, injury, medication, alcohol use, fatigue or other physical conditions or who have sensitive skin may suffer burns when using the heated seat even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such conditions must use care when using the heated seat.

CAUTION

• Switch off the heated seats when not in use.
• Operate the heaters at the “HI” position for quick heating. After the seat has become warm, set the heater switch to the “LO” position to keep it warm. Slight variations in the seat temperature may be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by the operation of the heater’s internal thermostat and does not indicate a malfunction.
• Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects into the seat.
• Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other insulating material on the seat while using the heater; doing so can cause the heater element to overheat.
• When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic solvents; doing so can cause damage not only to the surface of the seat but also to the heater.
• If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before attempting to use the heater.
• Turn the heater off immediately if it appears to be malfunctioning during use.

FAQ’s