2009 Dodge Journey Owner's Manual - Page 41

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous 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. • Supplemental side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window • Supplemental front seat mounted side airbags • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • Knee Bolsters/Blockers for front seat occupants • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front seat belts to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event. • All seat belt systems (except the driver's and second row center position) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs). 2 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. The following safety features are standard on your vehicle: • Front airbags for both the driver and front passenger