2013 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual Convertible - Page 58

56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occupants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert௡ will provide both audio and visual notification. 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. NOTE: Although BeltAlert௡ has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver's or front passenger (if equipped with BeltAlert௡) seat belt remains unfastened. 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 abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. BeltAlert௡ can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- Seat Belt Extender tivating BeltAlert௡. If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the