Dodge DURANGO 2018 User Manual page 106

Position the lap belt snug and low below the
abdomen and across the strong bones of the
hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest
and away from the neck. Never place the shoul-
der belt behind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with
pretensioning devices that are designed to re-
move slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision. These devices may improve the perfor-
mance of the seat belt by removing slack from
the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners
work for all size occupants, including those in
child restraints.
NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper
seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat
belt still must be worn snugly and positioned
properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags,
the pretensioners are single use items. A de-
ployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must
be replaced immediately.
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Energy Management Feature
The front seat belt system is equipped with an
Energy Management feature that may help fur-
ther reduce the risk of injury in the event of a
collision. The seat belt system has a retractor
assembly that is designed to release webbing in
a controlled manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating posi-
tions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure
a child restraint system. For additional informa-
tion, refer to "Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt" under the "Child Re-
straints" section of this manual. The figure
below illustrates the locking feature for each
seating position.
Second Row (5 Passenger) Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor