2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 65

64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • • • • necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety "Automatic Locking Mode". Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the will use it before you buy it. buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path The restraint must be appropriate for your child's opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt weight and height limits. several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into Carefully follow the instructions that come with the the buckle with the release button facing out. restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may • If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and not work when you need it. pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of again. If you still cannot make the child restraint seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the secure, try a different seating position. seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not