2011 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 77

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle's seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle's seat cushion while the child's back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and beltpositioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind the back. NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada's website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm 2 Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt Installing The Child Restraint System comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the over the front of the seat when their back is against the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug connector for attachment to the lower anchorage, and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. Forwardas possible. facing toddler restraints and some rearward-facing infant • Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap having slouching can move the belt out of position.