Dodge DURANGO 2017, User Manual

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Energy Management Feature
The front seat belt system is equipped with an Energy Management feature that may help
further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt system has a
retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For
additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt”
under the “Child Restraints” section of this manual. The figure below illustrates the
locking feature for each seating position.
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal
usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the
occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear
a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this
case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably
wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a "click.”
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat belt
will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode
anytime a child restraint is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this
feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in a vehicle
with a rear seat.
Captain’s Chairs Second Row (6 Passenger)
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor
60/40 Second Row (7 Passenger) Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor
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