2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 44

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position. If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupants mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortSeat Belts in Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are ably wrap around the occupants mid-section. Slide the equipped with a cinching latch plate which are used to latch plate into the buckle until you hear a Љclick.Љ secure a child restraint system. For additional informaCenter Lap Belts tion refer to "Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle The front center seating position has a lap belt only. To Seat Belt" under the "Child Restraints" section. The fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle following chart defines the type of feature for each until you hear a "click." To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the seating position. latch plate and pull. To remove slack, pull the loose end Left Center Right of the webbing. Wear the lap belt snug against the hips. First Row Cinch - if equipped Cinch Sit back and erect in the seat, then adjust the belt as tightly as is comfortable. Second Row Cinch Cinch - if equipped Cinch 2