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Seat belt pretensioners, Enhanced seat belt use reminder system, Beltalert – Dodge 2011 Charger - 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 accidents.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

The seat belts for both front seating positions are
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an
accident. These devices may improve the performance of
the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the
occupant early in an accident. 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.

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. This 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. BeltAlert

௡ triggers within 60 seconds of vehicle

speed over 5 mph (8 km/h). The reminder sequence lasts
for 96 seconds or until the respective seat belts are

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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