2011 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 78

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 1. With the ignition in the OFF position, buckle the NOTE: Although BeltAlert௡ has been deactivated, the driver's seat belt. Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver's or front passenger's (if equipped with 2. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not belt alert) seat belt remains unfastened. start the engine), and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Seat Belt Lock Out Light to turn off. The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that 3. Unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless three times, ending with the seat belt buckled. This must the rear seat upper latch is engaged. be completed within 60 seconds of cycling the ignition to Seat Belts And Pregnant Women the ON/RUN position. We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts 4. Cycle the ignition to the OFF position. A single chime throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is will sound to signify that you have successfully comthe best way to keep the baby safe. pleted the programming. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. on while the seat belt retracts and turn off while reKeep the belt low so that it does not come across the buckling the seat belt. abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take BeltAlert௡ can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. the force if there is an accident. 2