2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 74

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Infants and Child Restraints There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner's manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child. to about 20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are younger than one year old. 2 • Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe restraints can be used rearward-facing infant carriers injury or death to infants in this position. and convertible child seats. Both types of child reOlder Children and Child Restraints straints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer • Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the to ЉLATCH - Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible Anchors and Tether for CHildren)Љ. child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up are older than one year. These child seats are also held