2013 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 100

98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after system. a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the or retractor condition, replace the belt. vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- Air Bag Warning Light plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, The light should come on and remain on for damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, not lit during starting, see your authorized inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.