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Occupant restraints – Dodge 2012 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-

ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. These fumes
could injure you and your passengers. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,

make sure that all windows are closed, and the
blower switch on the climate control is set at high
speed. Do not use the recirculation mode.

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 Air Bags for driver and front passen-

ger

• Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located

on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
restraint) — if equipped

• Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABIC) that span the front, second, and third row
seating for the driver and passengers seated next to a
window

• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
• An energy-absorbing steering column and steering

wheel

• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
• Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may

enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
energy during an impact event

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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