Jeep COMPASS 2018, Owner'S Manual

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will be installed as described here. When
using a Universal ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem, you can only use approved child re-
straint systems with the marking ECE R44
(release R44/03 or superior) “Universal ISO-
FIX”.
To Install An ISOFIX Child Restraint
1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower connec-
tors and on the tether strap of the child seat
so that you can more easily attach the con-
nectors to the vehicle anchorages.
2. Place the child seat between the lower an-
chorages for that seating position. For some
second row seats, you may need to recline
the seat and / or raise the head restraint to
get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may
wish to move it to its rear-most position to
make room for the child seat. You may also
move the front seat forward to allow more
room for the child seat.
3. Attach the connectors of the child restraint to
the lower anchorages in the selected seating
position.
4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, con-
nect it to the top tether anchorage. See the
section “Installing Child Restraints Using the
Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to at-
tach a tether anchor.
5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child
restraint rearward and downward into the
seat. Remove slack in the straps according
to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly
by pulling back and forth on the child seat at
the belt path. It should not move more than
25 mm in any direction.
WARNING!
•
Improper installation of a child restraint to
the ISOFIX anchorages can lead to failure
of the restraint. The child could be badly
injured or killed. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s directions exactly when in-
stalling an infant or child restraint.
•
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.
•
Install the child restraint system when the
vehicle is stationary. The ISOFIX child re-
straint system is correctly fixed to the
brackets when you hear the click.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top
Tether Anchorage:
1. Look behind the seating position where you
plan to install the child restraint to find the
tether anchorage. You may need to move the
seat forward to provide better access to the
tether anchorage. If there is no top tether
anchorage for that seating position, move the
child restraint to another position in the ve-
hicle if one is available.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most
direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped
with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the
head restraint, and where possible, route the
tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower
the head restraint and pass the tether strap
around the outboard side of the head re-
straint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child
restraint to the top tether anchorage as
shown in the diagram.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
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