2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Owner Manual - Page 57

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel However, because the gas pressure drops with temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants opening the liftgate in cold weather. • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • All seat belt systems (except the driver's and third row • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger center) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat 2 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located Please pay close attention to the information in this on top of the front seats (integrated into the head section. It tells you how to use your restraint system restraint) properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)