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SAFETY
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Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat
could harm your pet. An unrestrained
pet could be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during
panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat
in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by seat belts.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN
THE CARGO AREA.
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Exhaust Gas
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The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle body is
a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the
sound of the exhaust system, when
exhaust fumes can be detected inside
the vehicle, or when the underside or
rear of the vehicle is damaged, have
a competent technician inspect the
complete exhaust system and adjacent
body areas for broken, damaged,
deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could
permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
passenger compartment. In addition,
have the exhaust system inspected each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication
or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks Inside The Vehicle
Seat belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision. Rear seat
belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged
(i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the
seat belt.
Air bag warning light
The air bag warning light will turn
on for four to eight seconds as a bulb
check when the ignition device is turned
to the RUN position. If the light is either
not on during startup, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the system
inspected at a Jeep Dealership as soon
as possible. After the bulb check, this
light will illuminate with a single chime
when a fault with the Air Bag System has
been detected. It will stay on until the
anomaly is resolved If the warning light
blinks or stays on while driving, go to
a Jeep Dealership immediately for the
necessary operations.
Refer to the “Occupant Restraints
Systems” chapter in this section for
further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost
mode and place the blower control on
high speed. You should be able to feel
the air directed against the windshield.
See a Jeep Dealership for service if your
defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit
your vehicle. Only use a floor mat that
does not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator, brake or clutch pedals.
Only use a floor mat that is securely
attached using the floor mat fasteners
so it cannot slip out of position and
interfere with the accelerator, brake or
clutch pedals or impair safe operation of
your vehicle in other ways.
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Periodic Safety Checks Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear
and uneven wear patterns. Check for
stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect
the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect
sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for
proper cold inflation pressure.