2015 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 93

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Always follow the directions of the child restraint manuDo not install child restraints with rigid lower attach- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child ments in the center seating position. Only install this type restraint systems will be installed as described here. of child restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachIf the selected seating position has a Switchable Automents can be installed in any rear seating position. matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section WARNING! "Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt" Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more to check what type of seat belt each seating position has. than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the compatible child restraints next to each other, you tether strap of the child seat so that you can more must use the seat belt for the center position. You can easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle then use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle's anchorages. seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please refer to "Installing The LATCH- 2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you Compatible Child Restraint System" for typical inmay need to recline the seat and/or raise the head stallation instructions. restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved Center Seat LATCH 2