Jeep AVENGER 2023, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SAFETY
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SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other occupants
of the vehicle also respect, the local laws
in force in relation to the use of the seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
The seat belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle, holding the occupants in the
seat position. Therefore the risk of injury
is considerably reduced.
The retractor may lock when the car
is parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the
reel mechanism locks the belt if it is
pulled sharply or in the event of sudden
braking, collisions and high-speed
bends.
Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and proper
functionality.
Have damaged components replaced.
After an accident, have the seat belts
and triggered belt pretensioners replaced
by a Jeep Dealership.
WARNING Make sure that the belts are
not damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
WARNING Use the belt buckle intended
for the respective seat belt when
fastening in order to ensure proper
functionality.
Wear the rear seat belts as shown in
fig. 134
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SEAT BELT REMINDER
Each seat is equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated by a control
indicator
for the respective seat in
the roof console.
BELT FORCE LIMITERS
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
Belt pretensioners
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The car is equipped with front and rear
lateral seat belt pretensioners, which
draw back the seat belts by several
centimetres in the event of a strong
frontal impact. This guarantees the
perfect adherence of the seat belts to the
occupant's bodies before the retention
action begins.
In the event of a head-on, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity, the
front seat belts and the outer rear seat
belts are tightened.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
been activated when the belt withdraws
toward the retractor.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination of
control indicator
.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a Jeep Dealership. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered once.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any changes
to its original conditions will invalidate
its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods,
sea storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and/or mud, contact a
Jeep Dealership to have it replaced.
WARNING To obtain the highest degree
of protection from the action of the
pretensioner, wear the seat belt tight to
the torso and pelvis.
WARNING Do not affix or install
accessories or other objects that may
interfere with the operation of the
belt pretensioners. Do not make any