2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 55

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even freely with you under normal conditions. However, in an on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move WARNING! • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. (Continued) 2