2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 46

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 of a collision. These devices improve the performance of Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all shoulder belt. size occupants, including those in child restraints. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat anchor point. belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, worn snugly and positioned properly grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Refold that begins immediately above the latch plate. straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretension3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. ers are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the deployed airbag must be replaced immediately. latch plate. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be folded webbing. adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away Seat Belt Pretensioner from your neck. Press the release button to release the The seat belts for both front seating positions are anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position equipped with a pretensioning device that is designed to that fits you best. remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event 2