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Safety checks you should make inside the vehicle, Seat belts, Air bag warning light – Dodge 2013 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into

the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust

system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust

system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the

vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is

damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-

plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,

damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open

seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes

to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,

inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised

for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,

frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced

immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a

collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after

a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,

torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt

or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light

The light should come on and remain on for

four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the

ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is

not lit during starting, see your authorized

dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while

driving, have the system checked by an authorized

dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place

the blower control on high speed. You should be able to

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