2015 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 53

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac"click." tor will withdraw any slack in the seat belt. 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the 9. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go buckle. around your lap. 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for 6. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch storage, insert the regular latch plate into the center plate into the buckle until you hear a "click." red slot on the mini-buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, 7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove seat belt to retract fully. Insert the mini-latch plate slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder and regular latch plate into its stowed position. belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision. 2