Dodge 2010 Charger - Manual (Page 51)

other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the
warning is triggered, BeltAlert
௡ will continue to chime
and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or
until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled.
BeltAlert
௡ will be reactivated if the driver’s or passen-
ger’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and
the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
For front passenger seats equipped with BeltAlert, your
vehicle is equipped to detect when it is occupied. The
BeltAlert
௡ warning system is not activated when the
front passenger seat is unoccupied. The BeltAlert ௡ warn-
ing system may be triggered when an animal or heavy
object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is
folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be
restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly
stowed.
BeltAlert
௡ Programming
The BeltAlert ௡ can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer or by performing the following proce-
dure:
NOTE: Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend de-
activating the BeltAlert ௡.
1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any
position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat
belt.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
start the engine. Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to
turn off and then proceed to the next step.
NOTE: You must perform the following steps within
60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON
position.
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