2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 79
2011 Jeep Patriot Manual
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer's directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward-facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing child restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger air bag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant. you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child's weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. 2 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) to Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of restraint: seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the