How to disengage the automatic locking mode, Center lap belts — crew cab? only, Enhanced seat belt use reminder system – Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - Owner Manual User Manual

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How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and
allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic
Locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emer-
gency) locking mode.

Center Lap Belts — Crew Cab

Only

The front center seating position has a lap belt only. To
fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.” To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the
latch plate and pull. To remove slack, pull the loose end
of the webbing. Wear the lap belt snug against the hips.
Sit back and erect in the seat, then adjust the belt as
tightly as is comfortable.

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

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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