RAM DACOTA 2011, Owner'S Manual

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIRBAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both driver and right front passenger
as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Airbags will
not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collision depending on the severity
and type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not expected to reduce the risk
of injury in rear, side, or rollover collision.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags to
provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• If the Airbag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in an collision. The
airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the
airbags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have
airbags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front
Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Airbags need room
to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel
or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted
Side Airbags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.
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