Jeep Grand Cherokee, Operating Information Manual

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possible, up to the highest weight or height
allowed by the child seat. These child seats are
also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt
or the ISOFIX child restraint anchorage system.
Refer to “ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage
System”.
All children whose weight or height is above the
forward-facing limit for the child seat should
use a belt-positioning booster seat until the
vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the child
cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s
seat cushion while the child’s back is against
the
seatback, they should use a belt-
positioning booster seat. The child and belt-
positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle
by the lap/shoulder belt.
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the
shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are
long enough to bend over the front of the seat
when their back is against the seatback, should
use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
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Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
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The lap portion should be low on the hips
and as snug as possible.
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Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirm-
ing or slouching can move the belt out of
position.
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If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck,
move the child closer to the center of the
vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoul-
der belt under an arm or behind their back.
Here are some tips on getting the most out
of your child restraint:
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Before buying any restraint system, make
sure that it has a label certifying that it meets
all applicable Safety Standards. The manu-
facturer also recommends that you try a
child restraint in the vehicle seats where you
will use it before you buy it.
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The restraint must be appropriate for your
child’s weight and height. Check the label on
the restraint for weight and height limits.
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Carefully follow the instructions that come
with the restraint. If you install the restraint
improperly, it may not work when you need it.
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Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as
the manufacturer’s instructions tell you.
WARNING!
When your child restraint is not in use, secure
it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it
from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the
vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could
strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause
serious personal injury.
ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage System
Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the
child restraint anchorage system called ISO-
FIX. The ISOFIX system provides for the instal-
lation of the child restraint without using the
vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child
restraint using lower anchorages and upper
tether straps from the child restraint to the
vehicle structure.
ISOFIX-compatible child restraint systems are
now available. Child restraints having tether
straps and hooks for connection to the top
tether anchorages have been available for
some time. You are urged to take advantage of
all the available attachments provided with your
child restraint in any vehicle.
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