2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 64

62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert® may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed. Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend the force if there is a collision. deactivating BeltAlert®. Seat Belt Extender NOTE: Although BeltAlert® has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and while the driver's or front passenger (if equipped with when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized BeltAlert®) seat belt remains unfastened. dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it.