Jeep Cherokee 1977, Owner'S Manual

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Rear Seat Lap Belts (Cherokee-Wagoneer)
• For outboard seats equipped with automatically locking
retractors, pull belt from retractor in a single continuous
motion and insert metal latch plate into buckle until a
"chck" is heard. If latch won't reach, let belt rewind to
release locking mechanism so belt can be pulled out to
the proper length. Adjust belt low and snug across hips
by pulling belt in direction of retractor.
Adjustable Shoulder
Belt Comfort Clip
• For center seat, insert metal latch plate until "click" is
heard. Adjust belt low and snug across hips by pulling on
free end of webbing at the latch side of the belt.
To Disconnect and Stow Belts
• To unfasten belts, press pushbutton in center of buckle.
• When not In use, front seat lap-shoulder belts can be
stowed by allowing them to rewind into their retractors.
The shoulder belt comfort clip can be adjusted so that
shoulder belt slack will be fully taken up by the retractor.
Precautions
Never use the same lap-shoulder belt on more than one
person at a time and do not wear shoulder belt under the arm.
Such uses increase the chcfnce and severity of inJury in the
event of an accident.
• Belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, reminder systems,
comfort clips, and anchors should be inspected period-
ically. Webbing should be replaced 1f fraying or cuts
haven
developed. Depending upon amount of use and expo-
sure to sunlight, dirt, and abrasion, belt webbing strength
may deteriorate over a period of years. In such cases,
belt assemblies should be replaced.
• If your vehicle has a three-passenger front or rear bench­
type seat, be sure each seat belt latch plate is inserted
into the correct buckle. It's possible-especially for chil­
dren-to get the middle and outboard seat buckles
mixed up. For front seats, belt routings can be checked
visually; for rear seats, manually trace webbings to their
anchors by slipping your hand between the seat cushion
and the seatback.
• Belt assemblies should be replaced in the event that they
have experienced major collision loads.
• Connecting bolts should be tightened to the correct
torque. You dealer can check this.
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