2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 62

60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belt Extender (8 km/h), BeltAlert௡ will provide both audio and visual If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if notification. equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized The front passenger seat BeltAlert௡ is not active when the dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert௡ may be extender should be used only if the existing belt is not triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front long enough. When it is not required, remove the expassenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if tender and store it. equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are WARNING! secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can BeltAlert௡ can be enabled or disabled by your authorized increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deacwhen the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn tivating BeltAlert௡. low and snug, and in the recommended seating NOTE: Although BeltAlert௡ has been deactivated, the positions. Remove and store the extender when not Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate needed. while the driver's or front passenger (if equipped with BeltAlert௡) seat belt remains unfastened.