Enhanced seat belt use reminder system, Beltalert – Ram Trucks 2011 Chassis Cab - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced

if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re-
tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-
tion is not working properly when checked ac-
cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.

Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly

could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert

)

BeltAlert

௡ is a feature intended to remind the driver to

fasten their seatbelt. This feature is active whenever the
ignition is on. If the driver is unbelted, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the
driver seatbelt is fastened. BeltAlert

௡ triggers within

60 seconds of vehicle speed over 5 mph (8 km/h). The
reminder sequence lasts for 96 seconds or until the driver

seatbelt is fastened. After the sequence completes, the
Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the
driver front belt is fastened. The driver should instruct all
other occupants to fasten their seatbelts. If the driver
seatbelt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert

௡ will chime as a single

notification and illuminate the Seat Belt Reminder Light,
then will proceed to the 96 second reminder sequence.

BeltAlert

௡ can be enabled or disabled by your authorized

dealer or by following these steps:

NOTE:

The following steps must occur within the first

60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the
ON/RUN or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does
not recommend deactivating the BeltAlert

௡.

1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any
position except ON/RUN or START, buckle the driver’s
seat belt.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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