2023 DODGE CHARGER child restraint

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ....................................................................... 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ......................... 8
SYMBOL GLOSSARY ............................................................. 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS .....................................................................................12
Key Fob ........................................................................ 12
SENTRY KEY ........................................................................15
IGNITION SWITCH ...............................................................15 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .................................... 15
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................................16 How To Use Remote Start .......................................... 17
To Exit Remote Start Mode ....................................... 17
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped .................................................................. 18
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped.......... 18
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ............................................. 18
Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped........... 18
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..................18 To Arm The System ..................................................... 19
To Disarm The System ................................................ 19
Rearming Of The System ............................................ 19
Security System Manual Override.............................. 19
Tamper Alert ................................................................ 19
DELUXE VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................19 To Arm The System ..................................................... 20
To Disarm The System ................................................ 20
Security System Manual Override.............................. 20 DOORS ................................................................................. 21
Manual Door Locks......................................................21
Power Door Locks .......................................................21
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry ....................... 22
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ................................. 23
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ......................... 23
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors .... 24
STEERING WHEEL............................................................... 24 Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped ................................................................... 24
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped ................................................................... 25
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped........................ 25
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION .................................... 26 Introducing Voice Recognition .................................... 26
Basic Voice Commands............................................... 26
Get Started ................................................................... 26
Additional Information................................................. 27
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED ................. 27 Programming The Memory Feature............................ 27
Linking And Unlinking The Key Fob To Memory......... 28
Memory Position Recall............................................... 28
SEATS ............................................................................... 28 Manual Adjustment
(Front Seats) — If Equipped......................................... 28
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............................... 29
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ......... 30
Heated Seats — If Equipped........................................ 31
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ......................... 32
Head Restraints ........................................................... 33 MIRRORS ............................................................................ 34
Inside Rearview Mirror ................................................ 34
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors........................................... 35
Outside Mirrors ............................................................ 35
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped................................................................... 36
Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped .......... 36
Power Mirrors ............................................................ 36
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................................... 36
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped................. 36
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) .................................................................... 36 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ............ 37
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ....................... 37
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code
Or Non-Rolling Code Device........................................ 37
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage
Door Opener ................................................................ 37
Programming HomeLink® To A
Miscellaneous Device ................................................. 38
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ........... 38
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .................... 39
Security ........................................................................ 39
Troubleshooting Tips ................................................... 40
EXTERIOR LIGHTS .............................................................. 40 Headlight Switch.......................................................... 40
Multifunction Lever ................................................... 41
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped .......... 41
High/Low Beam Switch ............................................. 41
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ......................... 41
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................. 42
Automatic Headlights ................................................. 42

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SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL .............................................................................84
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................................84
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ............................................85
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED .................85
Cruise Control.............................................................. 85
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................................... 87
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED .........94 ParkSense Sensors ..................................................... 94
ParkSense Display ...................................................... 94
ParkSense Warning Display ....................................... 96
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense............................ 96
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System .............. 97
Cleaning The ParkSense System ............................... 97
ParkSense System Usage Precautions ..................... 97
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............................................98 LaneSense Operation ................................................. 98
Turning LaneSense On Or Off..................................... 98
LaneSense Warning Message.................................... 98
Changing LaneSense Status .................................... 100
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ........................... 100
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ............................................... 101
VEHICLE LOADING ........................................................... 102 Vehicle Certification Label ....................................... 102
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...................... 102
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........................... 102
Overloading ............................................................... 103
Loading ................................................................... 103 TRAILER TOWING ........................................................... 103
Common Towing Definitions .................................... 103Trailer Hitch Classification ....................................... 105
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .......................... 105
Trailer And Tongue Weight ...................................... 106
Towing Requirements............................................... 106
Towing Tips ............................................................... 108
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..... 109
DRIVING TIPS ................................................................... 109 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................................... 109Driving Through Water ............................................. 110
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ..................................................... 111
CYBERSECURITY ............................................................. 111
UCONNECT SETTINGS .................................................... 112 Customer Programmable Features ......................... 112
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION............................................ 126 System Overview ...................................................... 126
Drag & Drop Menu Bar ............................................ 128
Safety And General Information ............................. 128
UCONNECT MODES ......................................................... 129 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................................ 129
Radio Mode .............................................................. 130
Media Mode ............................................................. 138
Phone Mode ............................................................. 140
ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................................... 149 Android Auto™ ......................................................... 149Apple CarPlay® ......................................................... 151Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Tips
And Tricks.................................................................. 152 PERFORMANCE PAGES ................................................... 153
Home.......................................................................... 153Timers ........................................................................ 155
Gauges ....................................................................... 157
G-Force ....................................................................... 157
Engine ........................................................................ 158
Dynamometer (Dyno) ................................................ 158
DODGE DRIVE MODES — IF EQUIPPED .........................159 Performance Control — If Equipped ......................... 159
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..................163 Regulatory And Safety Information .......................... 163
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ...........................................................164Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................. 164
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ................... 165
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................................169 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped ............ 169
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation ................................................. 172
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............... 174
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................................177 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ................... 177
Important Safety Precautions................................... 177
Seat Belt Systems .................................................... 178
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .................. 183Child Restraints ........................................................ 190

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30GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward.

Folded Rear Seatback

NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from
the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an
extended period of time. This is normal and by simply
unfolding the seats to the open position, over time the
seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
When the seatback is unfolded into the upright position,
make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with six-way or eight-way
power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat
switches are located on the outboard side of the seat.
There are two switches that control the movement of the
seat cushion and the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward by
using the power seat switch. The seat will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
WARNING!
 Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously
injured in a collision. Children should be seated and
using the proper restraint system.
 To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
 Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
 Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
 Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
1 — Seat Control
2 — Seatback Control
3 — Power Lumbar

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SAFETY177
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS will no
longer chime or display the “Service Tire Pressure System”
message in the instrument cluster but dashes (--) will
remain in place of the pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel and tire
assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with TPMS
sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the TPMS
Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
turn off. The instrument cluster will display the “Service
Tire Pressure System” message and then display pressure
values in place of the dashes. On the next ignition cycle
the "Service Tire Pressure System" message will no longer
be displayed as long as no system fault exists.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle
are the restraint systems:
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
F
EATURES
 Seat Belt Systems
 Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
 Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this section may
be standard equipment on some models, or may be
optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an
authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear
seat.

2. A child who is not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly must be secured in the appropriate child
restraint or belt-positioning booster seat in a rear
seating position
Úpage 190.
3. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible and use the
proper child restraint
Úpage 190.
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it
properly. 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and
shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front air
bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air
bags will inflate forcefully into the space between
occupants and the door and occupants could be
injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, see
Úpage 273 for customer service contact
information.
WARNING!
 Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an
air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child
restraint.
 Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child
restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have
a rear seat, do not transport a rear-facing child
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182SAFETY
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including
pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an
accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if
they are wearing a seat belt.
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 shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped with
pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack
from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices
may improve the performance 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 deployed pretensioner or a deployed
air bag must be replaced immediately.
Energy Management Feature
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped with an
Energy Management feature that may help further 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 Retractors
(ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system
Úpage 196.
The figure below illustrates the locking feature for each
seating position.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR
and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt
webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the
occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the
ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat
belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in
this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of
webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the
occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the
buckle until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to
remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic
Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is installed in a
seating position that has a seat belt with this feature.
Children 12 years old and under should always be properly
restrained in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.

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SAFETY183
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grab the shoulder portion and pull downward until
the entire seat belt is extracted.
3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat
belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it
to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking
Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
(SRS)
Some of the safety features described in this section may
be standard equipment on some models, or may be
optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an
authorized dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a
collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with the electrical Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may be equipped with the
following Air Bag System Components:
Air Bag System Components

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
 Air Bag Warning Light
 Steering Wheel and Column
 Instrument Panel
 Knee Impact Bolsters
 Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
 Seat Belt Buckle Switch
 Supplemental Side Air Bags
 Supplemental Knee Air Bags
 Front and Side Impact Sensors
 Seat Belt Pretensioners
 Seat Track Position Sensors
Air Bag Warning Light
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
monitors the readiness of the electronic parts
of the air bag system whenever the ignition
switch is in the START or ON/RUN position.
If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC
position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may
deploy the air bag system even if the battery loses power
or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
WARNING!
 Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an
air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child
restraint.
 Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child
restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have
a rear seat, do not transport a rear-facing child
restraint in that vehicle.
WARNING!
The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the
switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
feature or any other seat belt function is not working
properly when checked according to the procedures
in the Service Manual.
 Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could
increase the risk of injury in collisions.
 Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain
occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children
who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only
used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraints that have a harness for restraining the
child.
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184SAFETY
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The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the
instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds
for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning
Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any
part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light,
either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will
sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial
startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the
instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
detected that could affect the air bag system. The
diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction.
While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance
free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system immediately.

The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the
four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first in
the ON/RUN position.
 The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
 The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related
gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an
authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is
detected, which could affect the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS), the Redundant Air Bag
Warning Light will illuminate on the instrument
panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on
until the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will
sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light has come on and a fault has been detected. If the
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently
or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately
Úpage 68.
Front Air Bags
This vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder belts for
both the driver and front passenger. The front air bags are
a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver
front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering
wheel. The passenger front air bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air
bag covers.

Front Air Bag/Knee Bolster Locations

WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument
panel could mean you won’t have the air bag system to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on
as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on,
stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as
you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
1 — Driver And Passenger Front Air Bags
2 — Driver Knee Impact Bolster/Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag
3 — Passenger Knee Impact Bolster
WARNING!
 Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel during front air bag deployment could cause
serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
 Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an
air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child
restraint.

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SAFETY185
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag
Features
The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver
and front passenger air bags. This system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the front impact
sensors (if equipped) or other system components.
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy
output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy
output is used for more severe collisions.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat
belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional
protection by supplementing the seat belts. Front air bags
are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side,
or rollover collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in all
frontal collisions, including some that may produce
substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of
impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with little
vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should
have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all
collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in
position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detects a
collision requiring the front air bags, it signals the inflator
units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to
inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper
passenger side of the instrument panel separate and fold
out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The
front air bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink
your eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.

Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child
restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have
a rear seat, do not transport a rear-facing child
restraint in that vehicle.
WARNING!WARNING!
No objects should be placed over or near the air bag
on the instrument panel or steering wheel because
any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in
a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
 Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers
or attempt to open them manually. You may damage
the air bags and you could be injured because the air
bags may no longer be functional. The protective
covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open
only when the air bags are inflating.
 Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with
your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some colli -
sions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your
seat belts even though you have air bags.
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