Dodge 2009 Viper Automobile User Manual


 
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the
anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate,
grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a
fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.
The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the
latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the
folded webbing.
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
If the driver does not buckle their seat belt and vehicle
speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h), or if the passenger does
not buckle their seat belt within 10 seconds of vehicle
speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning
System (BeltAlert) will alert the occupant(s) to buckle
their seat belt(s). Once triggered, BeltAlertwill flash the
Seat Belt Reminder Light and chime for up to 96 seconds
to alert the occupant(s) to buckle their seat belt(s). If the
driver unbuckles their seat belt while vehicle speed is
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or if the passenger unbuck-
les their seat belt for more than 10 seconds while vehicle
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert will
reactivate.
BeltAlert Programming
BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized
dealer or by performing the following steps:
NOTE: Chrysler LLC does not recommend deactivating
BeltAlert.
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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