RAM 2013 Cargo VAN Owner's Manual

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Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and theycan reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Someof the worst injuries happen when people are thrownfrom the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility ofejection and the risk of injury caused by striking theinside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle shouldbe belted at all times.Lap/Shoulder BeltsAll seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulderbelts.The belt webbing in the retractor is designed to lockduring very sudden stops or collisions. This featureallows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely withyou under normal conditions. However, in a collision thebelt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking theinside of the vehicle or being thrown out.WARNING!• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriously injuredor killed.• Do not allow people to ride in any area of yourvehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts.• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat andusing a seat belt properly.• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seatbelts are designed to go around the large bones ofyour body. These are the strongest parts of yourbody and can take the forces of a collision the best.(Continued)60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE