Jeep Patriot 2011, Operating Information Manual

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WARNING! (Continued)
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Care should be taken to avoid contamina-
tion of the webbing with polishes, oils and
chemicals, and particularly battery acid.
Cleaning may be safely carried out using
mild soap and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes frayed, con-
taminated or damaged.
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It is essential to replace the entire assem-
bly after it has been worn in a severe
impact even if damage to the assembly is
not obvious.
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Belts should not be worn with straps
twisted.
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Each belt assembly must only be used by
one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt
around a child being carried on the occu-
pant’s lap.
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WARNING! (Continued)
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Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is danger-
ous. Seat belts are designed to go around
the large bones of your body. These are the
strongest parts of your body and can take
the forces of an accident the best.
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Wearing your belt in the wrong place could
make your injuries in an accident much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or
you could even slide out of part of the belt.
Follow these instructions to wear your seat
belt safely and to keep your passengers
safe, too.
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Two people should never be belted into a
single seat belt. People belted together can
crash into one another in an accident,
hurting one another badly. Never use a
lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than
one person, no matter what their size.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit
back and adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the
pillar near the back of your seat. Grasp the
latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch
plate up the webbing as far as necessary to
allow the belt to go around your lap.
3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click.”
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
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