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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Here are som e tip s on gettin g the most out of you r child
restrain t:
• lapIn thebeltrearor seat,lap/ youshoumldayer havebelt ontroutheble childtighteningrestraintthe
becau se the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt
path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch
plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out.
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Before buying any restraint system , make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Stand ard s. The manu factu rer also recom mend s that
you make sure that you can install the child restraint in
the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it.
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If the belt still cannot be tightened , or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
arou nd , and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still cannot make the child restraint
secure, try a different seating position.
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The restraint must be approp riate for you r child ’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
Carefu lly follow the instru ctions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improp erly, it may
not work when you need it.
Buckle the child into the seat accord ing to the child
restraint manu factu rer’s instru ctions.
The passenger seat belts are equ ipped with cinching
latch plates designed to keep the lap portion or lap belt
tight arou nd the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. Pull up on the shou lder
portion of the lap/ shou lder belt, or on the free end of
the lap belt to tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate
will keep the belt tight, how ever, any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally
and pull it tight if necessary.
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it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it
could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause
seriou s personal injury.
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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