2013 Jeep Patriot Owner's 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 notification. when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if The front passenger seat BeltAlert௡ is not active when the equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert௡ may be dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front extender should be used only if the existing belt is not passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if long enough. When it is not required, remove the exequipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in tender and store it. the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed. WARNING! BeltAlert௡ can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert௡. NOTE: Although BeltAlert௡ has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver's or front passenger (if equipped with BeltAlert௡) seat belt remains unfastened. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed.