2014 Jeep Compass 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 notification. when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not active when equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert® may dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the extender should be used only if the existing belt is not front 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 (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly WARNING! stowed. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn deactivating BeltAlert®. low and snug and in the recommended seating posiNOTE: Although BeltAlert® has been deactivated, the tions. 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.