Dodge 2016 Challenger, Operating Information Manual

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WARNING! (Continued)
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Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could
make your injuries in a collision much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or
you could even slide out of the seat belt.
Follow these instructions to wear your seat
belt safely and to keep your passengers
safe, too.
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Two people should never be belted into a
single seat belt. People belted together
can crash into one another in a collision,
hurting one another badly. Never use a
lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than
one person, no matter what their size.
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WARNING! (Continued)
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A lap belt worn too high can increase the
risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt
forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic
bones, but across your abdomen. Always
wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as
possible and keep it snug.
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A twisted seat belt may not protect you
properly. In a collision, it could even cut
into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat
against your body, without twists. If you
can’t straighten a seat belt in your vehicle,
take it to your authorized dealer immedi-
ately and have it fixed.
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A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong
buckle will not protect you properly. The
lap portion could ride too high on your
body, possibly causing internal injuries.
Always buckle your seat belt into the
buckle nearest you.
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WARNING! (Continued)
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A seat belt that is too loose will not protect
you properly. In a sudden stop, you could
move too far forward, increasing the pos-
sibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
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A seat belt that is worn under your arm is
dangerous. Your body could strike the in-
side surfaces of the vehicle in a collision,
increasing head and neck injury. A seat
belt worn under the arm can cause internal
injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoul-
der so that your strongest bones will take
the force in a collision.
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A shoulder belt placed behind you will not
protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a
collision if you do not wear your shoulder
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant
to be used together.
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