Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SAFETY
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mini-fastening tongue and buckle, if
equipped, should remain connected at
all times. If the mini-fastening tongue
and buckle become disconnected, they
must be properly reconnected prior to
the rear centre seat belt being used by
an occupant.
1. Grasp the mini-fastening tongue and
pull the seat belt over the seat.
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2. When the length of the belt is long
enough, insert the mini-fastening tongue
(2) into the mini-buckle (1) (fig. 73)
until you hear it click indicating that it is
fastened.
3. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular
fastening tongue up the belt strap as far
as necessary to allow the seat belt to go
around your lap.
4. When the belt is long enough to fit,
insert the fastening tongue into the
buckle (fig. 74) until you hear a click.
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5. Arrange the waist belt section as low
as possible, under your abdomen, and
as snug as possible. To remove slack in
the lap belt portion, pull up on the belt
strap. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, pull on the lap belt. The correct
tensioning of the seat belt reduces the
risk of slipping forwards in case of an
accident.
6. Position the belt strap on your chest
so that it is comfortable and not resting
on your neck. The belt retractor will
withdraw any slack in the seat belt.
7. To unfasten the seat belt: press the
red button on the buckle.
8. To disengage the mini-fastening
tongue from the mini-buckle for storage,
insert the regular fastening tongue into
the centre red slot on the mini-buckle
(fig. 75).
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Seat belts and pregnant women
Seat belts must be worn by all occupants
including pregnant women. The risk of
injury in the event of an accident is
reduced for the mother and the unborn
child if they are wearing a seat belt
(fig. 76).
Arrange the waist belt section as low
as possible, under your abdomen, and
as snug as possible. Place the seat belt
strap along the chest and away from the
neck. Do not place the seat belt strap
behind your back or under your arm
(fig. 77).
Pregnant women must position the lower
part of the belt very low down so that
it passes over the pelvis and under the
abdomen fig. 76. While pregnancy
increases, the driver must adjust both
seat and steering wheel to have full
control over the car (pedals and steering
wheel should be easily accessed). The
maximum clearance should be kept