2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 37

36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of for the driver and passengers seated next to a window pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the - if equipped ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering windows down or partially open. This is a normal wheel occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants windows together to minimize the buffeting. • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS during an impact event - if equipped Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature can be used to hold infant positions and child restraint systems. For more information on • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren ger (LATCH).