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belts 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 (if equipped with outboard front
passenger seat BeltAlert) 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.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does
not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled 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 except the Crew Cab front center seating position have combination
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 collisions,
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.
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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