2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 91

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced inoperable. immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Floor Mat Safety Information Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or retractor condition, replace the belt. or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your vehicle control and increase the risk of serious perauthorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes sonal injury. on while driving, have the system checked by an autho(Continued) rized dealer. Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 2