Dodge 2004 AN Dakota, Owner'S Manual

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Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen
far away from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that
they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Some of the worst injuries happen when people are
thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility
of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
The outboard front and rear seats of your vehicle have
combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retrac-
tor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or
collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the
belt to move freely with you under normal conditions.
But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of
your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown
out.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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