2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 45

44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts buckle the driver's seat belt. throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is 2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC/ON position (do not the best way to keep the baby safe. start the engine), and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt Light to turn off. across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt at least three abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt the force if there is a collision. buckled. Seat Belt Extender 4. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and chime will sound to signify that you have successfully when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if completed the programming. equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized BeltAlert௡ can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not NOTE: Although BeltAlert௡ has been deactivated, the long enough. When it is not required, remove the exSeat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate tender and store it. while the driver's seat belt remains unfastened.