2015 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 56

54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when • Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper increase the risk of serious injury or death in a shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a lap belt is not long enough and only use in the Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should be used recommended seating positions. Remove and store only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the the Seat Belt Extender when not needed. Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant, it must be removed. Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant's body is LESS than 6 inches. (Continued) We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision.