2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 43

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow (SAB), and when deployment occurs, the SABIC and children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under SAB air bags will inflate forcefully into the space their arm. between you and the door. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (Refer to "Child Restraints") You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate. 4. Do not lean against the door or window. Your vehicle has Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) or Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under ؆If You Need Assistance؆. 2 WARNING! • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. (Continued)