Enhanced seat belt use reminder system, Beltalert௡) – Dodge 2012 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

These devices are not a substitute for proper seat

belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be

worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-

straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten-

sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or

a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert
)
BeltAlert௡ is a feature intended to remind the driver and

front passenger (if equipped with front passenger

BeltAlert௡) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active

whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat

passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will

turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are

fastened.

The BeltAlert௡ warning sequence begins after the vehicle

speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt

Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.

Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire

duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened.

After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Reminder

Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts

are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu-

pants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is

unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph

(8 km/h), BeltAlert௡ will provide both audio and visual

notification.
The front passenger seat BeltAlert௡ is not active when the

front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert௡ may be

triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front

passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if

equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in

the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are

secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.

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