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InfantsandChildRestraints
WARNING!
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Safetyexpertsrecommendthatchildrenriderearward-
In an collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny
baby,canbecomeaprojectileinsidethevehicle.The
forcerequiredtoholdevenaninfantonyourlapcan
becomesogreatthatyoucouldnotholdthechild,no
matter how strong you are. The child and others
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your
vehicleshouldbeinaproperrestraintforthechild’s
size.
facinginthevehicleuntiltheyareatleastoneyearold
and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child
restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers
and“convertible”childseats.
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• vehicle.TheinfantItiscarrierrecommendedisonlyusedforchildrenrearward-facingwhoweighintheup
toabout20lbs(9kg).“Convertible”childseatscanbe
used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher
weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than
infantcarriersdo,sotheycanbeusedrearward-facing
bychildrenwhoweighmorethan20lbs(9kg)butare
lessthanoneyearold.Bothtypesofchildrestraintsare
held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the
LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to
“LowerAnchorsandTetherforCHildren(LATCH)”.
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt.Always check the child
seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat
for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your
child.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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