Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert ) - Dodge Dakota 2011 Owner's Manual

48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
• The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced
if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re-
tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-
tion is not working properly when checked ac-
cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.
• Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly
could increase the risk of injury in accidents.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert )
BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver to
fasten their seatbelt. This feature is active whenever the
ignition is on. If the driver is unbelted, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the
driver seatbelt is fastened. BeltAlert
60 seconds of vehicle speed over 5 mph (8 km/h). The
reminder sequence lasts for 96 seconds or until the driver
seatbelt is fastened. After the sequence completes, the
Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the
driver seatbelt is fastened. The driver should instruct all
other occupants to fasten their seatbelts. If the driver
seatbelt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert will chime as a single
notification and illuminate the Seat Belt Reminder Light,
then will proceed to the 96 second reminder sequence.
BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver's seat belt is
unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
BeltAlert Programming
Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deactivating
the BeltAlert .
BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized
triggers within
dealer, or by following these steps: