2015 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 77

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts worn snugly and positioned properly. throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the pretenPregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take Energy Management Feature the force if there is a collision. This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Seat Belt Pretensioner Management feature in the front seating positions that The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat a collision. This seat belt system has a retractor assembly belt in the event of a collision. These devices may that is designed to release webbing in a controlled improve the performance of the seat belt by removing manner. Seat Belts And Pregnant Women slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. 2