Jeep Compass, Operating Information Manual

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How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
When using the ISOFIX attaching system to
install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts
that are not being used by other occupants or
being used to secure child restraints. An unused
belt could injure a child if they play with it and
accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before
installing a child restraint using the ISOFIX
system, buckle the seat belt behind the child
restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the
buckled seat belt interferes with the child re-
straint installation, instead of buckling it behind
the child restraint, route the seat belt through
the child restraint belt path and then buckle it.
Do not lock the seatbelt. Remind all children in
the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and
that they should not play with them.
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH 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 installing an infant or
child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating posi-
tions are equipped with either a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinch-
ing latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts
are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint so that it is
not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR
retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode
by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor
and then letting the webbing retract back into
the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a
clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back
into the retractor. For additional information on
ALR, refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode”
description under “Occupant Restraints.” The
cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap
portion of the seatbelt tight when webbing is
pulled tight and straight through a child re-
straint’s belt path. Please see the table below
and the following sections for more information
about both types of seat belts.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing
Child Restraints in this Vehicle
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