Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 2023, Owner'S Manual

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248 SAFETY
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BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the
vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range
and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is
unbuckled (the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is
not active when the outboard front passenger seat is
unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by
blinking the respective Seat Belt Reminder Light and
sounding an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert
warning sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light will remain solid red until the driver and outboard
front seat passenger are buckled. The BeltAlert warning
sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the
driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat
belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants
to buckle their seat belts.
Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger unbuckles
their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert
warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are
buckled again.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active
when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items
are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when
the seat is folded flat (if equipped).
It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat
(if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
Rear Seat BeltAlert
Rear Seat BeltAlert shows the driver whether the seat
belts in the rear seat are buckled or unbuckled. When the
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position, a Seat
Belt Reminder Light turns on for each rear seat position. If
a seat belt is buckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light for
that position will illuminate solid green. If a seat belt is
unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate
red. If a rear passenger unbuckles a seat belt that was
buckled at the start of the trip, a single chime will sound
and the Seat Belt Reminder Light for that position will
change from solid green to blinking red. This will alert the
driver to stop the vehicle until the rear passenger buckles
the seat belt again. After the driver and outboard front
seat passenger have buckled their seat belts all Seat Belt
Reminder Lights will turn off.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by an authorized
dealer. FCA does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and
outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/
shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the
shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you
under normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat
belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of
the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
WARNING!

Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with
your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some colli -
sions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear
your seat belt even though you have air bags.
 In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled
up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.
Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
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