Wind buffeting, Occupant restraints – Dodge 2010 Dakota User Manual

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Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down or partially open. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with the rear windows open, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:

• Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating

positions

• Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen-

ger

• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)

for the driver and passengers seated next to a window
— if equipped

• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering

wheel

• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance

occupant protection by managing occupant energy
during an impact event — if equipped

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren (LATCH) feature can be used to hold infant
and child restraint systems. For more information on
LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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