2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 45

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. These fumes could injure you and your passengers. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the blower switch on the climate control is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) - if equipped • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) that span the front, second, and third row seating for the driver and passengers seated next to a window • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) 2 • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS wheel Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may positions enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger