Seat belts and pregnant women, Seat belt pretensioner — (if equipped) – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically

required in order to properly fit the original seat
belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender
if, when worn, the distance between the front edge
of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of
the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.

Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can

increase the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the
lap belt is not long enough and only use in the
recommended seating positions. Remove and store
the Seat Belt Extender when not needed.

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts

throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is

the best way to keep the baby safe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt

across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.

Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the

abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take

the force if there is a collision.
Seat Belt Pretensioner — (If Equipped)
The front seat belt system may be equipped with preten-

sioning devices that are designed to remove slack from

the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may

improve the performance of the seat belt by removing

slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners

work for all size occupants, including those in child

restraints.
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.

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