2005 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 45

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the driver and front passenger seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest. WARNING! • After a vehicle collision, the driver and front passenger outboard seat belt system must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the "automatic locking retractor" feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for proper function. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual. • Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. 2