RAM Dodge 2009 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 seating positions except the Quad Cab and CrewCab front center seating position have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed tolock during very sudden stops or collisions. This featureallows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely withyou under normal conditions. But in a collision, the beltwill lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside ofthe vehicle or being thrown out.WARNING!• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to be seri-ously injured or 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.(Continued)2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41