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2001–2013 SUV CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SUPPLEMENT

Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE

1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE—JEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

6 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

� Welcome From FCA US LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

� How To Use This Supplement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 INTRODUCTION

Welcome From FCA US LLC

If you have opened this guide, chances are you havequestions about the correct use of child restraints in yourvehicle. This supplement has been developed to help an-swer those questions. This document is intended to supple-ment the information provided in the Owner’s Manualand/or User Guide that came with your vehicle. If you nolonger have your Owner’s Manual or User Guide, pleasevisit www.techauthority.com to order a replacement.

This guide does not cover the proper selection of car seats orthe proper usage of car seats. For questions about car seatselection and usage, please visit NHTSA’s website: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/Car-Seat-Safety.htm. Thiswebsite also features videos showing step-by-step instal-lation of different types of car seats.

How To Use This Supplement

The first chapter of this supplement, “Installing ChildRestraints,” provides general information about the instal-lation of child restraints in vehicles. It provides step-by-stepinstructions for installing a car seat using either the seatbelts or the LATCH anchorages in your vehicle. Read thissection to learn how to:

• Locate LATCH and Tether anchorages in vehicles

• Install a car seat using LATCH

• Install a car seat using seat belts

This section also includes key warnings about the misuse ofcar seats. Read and follow all of these warnings whentransporting children in your vehicle.

The remaining chapters provide information that is specificfor the Brand, Model and Model Year of your vehicle. To usethis section, first refer to the table of contents to find yourvehicle. Some listings will include a range of model years.Click on the section for your vehicle to find informationabout:

• Locating the LATCH anchorages in your vehicle

• Frequently asked questions about LATCH

• Directions for locating and using the Tether Anchoragesin your vehicle

• Seat belt systems in your vehicle for installing car seats

• Frequently asked questions about seat belts and car seats

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INTRODUCTION 3

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INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

CONTENTS

� Installing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

� Rear-Facing Car Seats And Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

� Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light — IfEquipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

� Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH)Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

� Locating The LATCH And Tether Anchorages . . . . . .5

� Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH LowerAnchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

� How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . .6

� Installing Child Restraints Using TheVehicle Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

� Installing A Child Restraint With A SwitchableAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped . .6

� Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching LatchPlate (CINCH) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

� Installing Child Restraints Using The Top TetherAnchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

Installing Child Restraints

Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckledup in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics,children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seatsrather than in the front.

Every state in the United States and all Canadian provincesrequire that small children ride in proper restraint systems.This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.orgor call 1-866-SEATCHECK. Canadian residents shouldrefer to Transport Canada’s website for additional infor-mation: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

Rear-Facing Car Seats And Air Bags

WARNING!

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of anair bag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front AirBag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12years or younger, including a child in a rear-facingchild restraint.

• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle witha rear seat.

Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light —If Equipped

The PAD is an amber light located in the instrument panelwhich tells the driver and front passenger when the frontpassenger air bag is turned off. The PAD indicator lightilluminates to show that the passenger air bag will notinflate during a collision requiring air bags. The PAD lightwill illuminate when the passenger frontal air bag has beenturned off by using the manual ON/OFF switch. Refer toyour Owner’s Manual for additional information.

Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH)Restraint System

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchoragesystem called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicleanchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats.There are two lower anchorages located at the back of theseat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tetheranchorage located behind the seating position. These an-chorages are used to install LATCH-equipped child seatswithout using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating posi-tions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchor-ages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be usedwith the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint.

NOTE: The LATCH system was phased into vehicles duringthe 2000–2002 model years. Certain 2000 and 2001 modelyear vehicles did not feature lower anchorages. Thesevehicles had tether anchorages only. See the section“LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” for more information.

Locating The LATCH And Tether Anchorages

The lower anchorages are round bars that arefound at the rear of the seat cushion where itmeets the seatback. If the bars are not readilyvisible, they are located below the anchorage

symbols on the seatback (if equipped). You will easily feelthem if you run your finger along the gap between theseatback and seat cushion.

There are tether strap anchorages behind mostrear seating positions. See the section “LATCHand Tethers in Your Vehicle” for more informationabout finding tethers in your vehicle, as they may

be located on the back of the seat, on the floor or in the roof.Some many be hidden behind a panel or cover.

Always follow the directions of the child restraint manufac-turer when installing your child restraint. Not all childrestraint systems will be installed as described here.

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS 5

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Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH LowerAnchorages

1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto-matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seatbelt, following the instructions below. See the section“Seat Belt Systems in Your Vehicle” to check what type ofseat belt each seating position has.

2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on thetether strap of the child seat so that you can more easilyattach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages forthat seating position. For some second row seats, youmay need to recline the seat and/or raise the headrestraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be movedforward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish tomove it to its rear-most position to make room for thechild seat. You may also move the front seat forward toallow more room for the child seat.

4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child re-straint to the lower anchorages in the selected seatingposition.

5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to thetop tether anchorage. See the section “LATCH and Teth-ers in Your Vehicle” for directions to attach a tetheranchor.

6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraintrearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack inthe straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions.

7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pullingback and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It shouldnot move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt

When using the LATCH attaching system to install a childrestraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used byother occupants or being used to secure child restraints. Anunused belt could injure a child if they play with it andaccidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing achild restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat beltbehind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach. If thebuckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installa-tion, instead of buckling it behind the child restraint, routethe seat belt through the child restraint belt path and thenbuckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all children inthe vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that theyshould not play with them.

WARNING!

• Improper installation of a child restraint to theLATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the restraint.The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow thechild restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly wheninstalling an infant or child restraint.

• Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstandonly those loads imposed by correctly-fitted childrestraints. Under no circumstances are they to be usedfor adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching otheritems or equipment to the vehicle.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle SeatBelt

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions areequipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Re-tractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types ofseat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belttight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary touse a locking clip.

The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode bypulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then lettingthe webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, theALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulledback into the retractor. For additional information on ALR,refer to the section “Seat Belt Systems in Your Vehicle.” Thecinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of theseat belt tight when webbing is pulled tight and straightthrough a child restraint’s belt path.

When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always usethe tether anchor up to the maximum weight allowed. Seethe section “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” for moreinformation about LATCH weight limits.

Installing A Child Restraint With A SwitchableAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped

1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.For some second row seats, you may need to recline theseat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. Ifthe rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in thevehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most positionto make room for the child seat. You may also move thefront seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor topass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do nottwist the belt webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a“click.”


4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight againstthe child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part ofthe belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbingout of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retractback into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you willhear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now inthe Automatic Locking mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked,you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If theretractor is not locked, repeat step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lapportion around the child restraint while you push thechild restraint rearward and downward into the vehicleseat.

8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seatingposition has a top tether anchorage, connect the tetherstrap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. Seethe section “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” fordirections to attach a tether anchor.


Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the beltoccasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

WARNING!

Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrainoccupants who are wearing the seat belt or children whoare using booster seats. The locked mode is only used toinstall rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints thathave a harness for restraining the child.

Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching LatchPlate (CINCH) — If Equipped

1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.For some second row seats, you may need to recline theseat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. Ifthe rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in thevehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most positionto make room for the child seat. You may also move thefront seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.

2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from theretractor to pass it through the belt path of the childrestraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a“click.”

4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lapportion around the child restraint while you push the childrestraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seatingposition has a top tether anchorage, connect the tetherstrap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. Seethe section “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” fordirections to attach a tether anchor.


Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the beltoccasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the beltpath opening of the child restraint, you may have troubletightening the seat belt. If this happens, disconnect the latchplate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt upto three full turns to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into thebuckle with the release button facing out, away from thechild restraint. Repeat steps 4 to 6, above, to complete theinstallation of the child restraint.

If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten thebuckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn thebuckle around one half turn, and insert the latch plate intothe buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraintinstallation tight, try a different seating position.

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS 7

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top TetherAnchorage

See the section “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” forspecific instructions for using the tether anchorages in yourvehicle.

WARNING!

Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat toany location in front of the car seat, including the seatframe or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether strapof a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that isapproved for that seating position, located behind thetop of the vehicle seat. See the section “LATCH andTethers in Your Vehicle” for the location of approvedtether anchorages in your vehicle.

WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The forcerequired to hold even an infant on your lap couldbecome so great that you could not hold the child, nomatter how strong you are. The child and others couldbe severely injured or killed. Any child riding in yourvehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’ssize.

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of anair bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front AirBag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12years or younger, including a child in a rear-facingchild restraint.


• Improper installation of a child restraint to theLATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant orchild restraint. The child could be severely injured orkilled. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactlywhen installing an infant or child restraint.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to the child.Use only the anchor positions directly behind the childseat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, makesure the tether strap does not slip into the openingbetween the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.

WARNING!

If your vehicle is equipped with in-floor storage, do notinstall a rear-facing car seat using a rear support leg inthis vehicle. The floor of this vehicle is not designed tomanage the crash forces of this type of car seat. In acrash, the support leg may not function as it wasdesigned by the car seat manufacturer, and your childmay be more severely injured as a result.


INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE —CHRYSLER

CONTENTS

� CHRYSLER ASPEN, 2007–2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .10

▫ Center Seat LATCH (with 2nd Row 40/20/40 BenchSeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

▫ Installing the Top Tether Strap (With Either LowerAnchors or Vehicle Seat Belt) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

� CHRYSLER PACIFICA, 2004–2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14


▫ Center Seat LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either LowerAnchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16


INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 9

CHRYSLER ASPEN, 2007–2009

LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle

LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In ThisVehicle

Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In ThisVehicle

NOTE: The 3rd Row Full Bench and 60/40 Seat have noLATCH Lower Anchorages (2007–2009 Model Years).

Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle

There are tether strap anchorages in the secondrow and third row center seating positions locatedon the back of the seat or near the floor. See thediagrams on this page as not all seating positions

are equipped with a tether anchorage.

2nd Row Bucket Seats — 7 Passenger (2007–2009 ModelYears)

2nd Row 40/20/40 7 Passenger (2007 Model Year)

2ndRow 40/20/20 8 Passenger (2007–2009 Model Years)

• ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

• CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate

• Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat-ing Position)

• Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2nd Row 40/20/40 Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages(2007–2009 Model Years)

2nd Row Captain’s Chair Tether Anchorages(2007–2009 Model Years)

10 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH2007–2009 Model Years

What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight ofthe child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage

system to attach the child restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)

Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com-bined weight of the child and the child restraint is

65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of theLATCH anchorage system once the combined weight

is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt beused together to attach a rear-facing or forward-

facing child restraint?

No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCHanchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward-

facing child restraint.Can a child seat be installed in the center position

using the inner LATCH lower anchorages?Yes Second Row, 40/20/40 Bench seat only: You can in-

stall child restraints with flexible lower anchors inthe center position. Do not install child restraintswith rigid lower anchors in the center position.

Can two child restraints be attached using a commonlower LATCH anchorage?

No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two ormore child restraints. If the center position does nothave dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the

seat belt to install a child seat in the center positionnext to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in

an outboard position.Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of

the front passenger seat?Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas-

senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer alsoallows contact. See your child restraint owner’s

manual for more information.Can the head restraints be removed? No

2nd Row 40/20/40 Seat Tether Anchorages(2007–2009 Model Years)

3rd Row 60/40 Seat Tether Anchorage(2007–2009 Model Years)

NOTE: 3rd Row 50/50 Seat has no tether anchorage


Center Seat LATCH (with 2nd Row 40/20/40 BenchSeat)

Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachmentsin the center seating position. Only install this type of childrestraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraintswith flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can beinstalled in any rear seating position.

WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more thanone child restraint. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints next to each other, you mustuse the seat belt for the center position. You can then useeither the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt forinstalling child seats in the outboard positions. Pleaserefer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re-straint System” for typical installation instructions.

Installing the Top Tether Strap (With Either LowerAnchors or Vehicle Seat Belt) :

When installing a forward-facing child restraint, alwayssecure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weightlimit, whether the child restraint is installed with the loweranchors or the vehicle seat belt.

1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to installthe child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You mayneed to move the seat forward to provide better access tothe tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage forthat seating position, move the child restraint to anotherposition in the vehicle if one is available.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path forthe strap between the anchor and the child seat. If yourvehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints,raise the head restraint, and where possible, route thetether strap under the head restraint and between the twoposts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and passthe tether strap around the outboard side of the headrestraint.

3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to thetop tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.

4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE: In the 3rd Row, do not use the cargo tie downslocated on the load floor as a tether anchorage.

WARNING!

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchorage position directly behindthe child seat to secure a child restraint top tetherstrap.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, makesure the tether strap does not slip into the openingbetween the seatbacks as you remove slack in thestrap.

Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle

Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child RestraintsIn This Vehicle

2nd Row Bucket Seats — 7 Passenger(2007–2009 Model Years)

2nd Row 40/20/40 7 Passenger (2007 Model Year)

2nd Row 40/20/20 8 Passenger (2007–2009 Model Years)



• Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages PerSeating Position)



Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car SeatsWhat is the weight limit (child’s weight + weightof the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchorwith the seat belt to attach a forward facing child

restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)

The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat beltuntil the combined weight of the child and the

child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat beltwithout the Tether Anchor once the combined

weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back

of the front passenger seat?Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front

passenger seat if the child restraint manufactureralso allows contact. See your child restraint own-

er’s manual for more information.Can the head restraints be removed? No

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seatbelt against the belt path of the child restraint?

Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH),the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns.Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position

with an ALR retractor.


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There are tether strap anchorages behind thesecond row seating positions located on the backof the seat. Vehicles that are equipped with a thirdrow seat have an additional tether anchorage

located on the back of the driver’s side third row seat.

2 Row 5 Passenger (2005–2008 Model Years)






2nd Row Bench Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages(2005–2008 Model Years)

2nd Row Captain Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages(2004–2008 Model Years)

3rd Row Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages(2004–2008 Model Years)

2nd Row Bench Seat Tether Strap Anchorages(2005–2008 Model Years)


Frequently Asked Questions About LATCHWhat is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight ofthe child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage


65 lbs(29.5 kg)

Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com-bined weight of the child and the child restraintis 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone insteadof the LATCH anchorage system once the com-

bined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt beused together to attach a rear-facing or forward-


No Do not use the seat belt when you use theLATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-facing

or forward-facing child restraint.Can a child seat be installed in the center position

using the inner LATCH lower anchorages?Yes (5–

PassengerVehicles)

5–Passenger Vehicle: You can install child re-straints with flexible lower anchors in the centerposition. Do not install child restraints with rigid

lower anchors in the center position.Can two child restraints be attached using a

common lower LATCH anchorage?No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or

more child restraints. If the center position doesnot have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages,

use the seat belt to install a child seat in the cen-ter position next to a child seat using the LATCH

anchorages in an outboard position.Can the head restraints be removed? No

2004 Model YearCan the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of

the front passenger seat?Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front

passenger seat if the child restraint manufactureralso allows contact. See your child restraint own-

er’s manual for more information.2005–2008 Model Years

Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back ofthe front passenger seat?

No Contact between the front passenger seat and achild restraint can affect the passenger airbagsuppression system. See the vehicle Owner’s

Manual for more information about the occupantclassification system in your vehicle.

Center Seat LATCH

2005–2008 Model Years (5 Passenger Vehicles)


WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more thanone child restraint. If you are installing LATCH-Compatible child restraints next to each other, you mustuse the seat belt for the center position. You can then useeither the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt forinstalling child seats in the outboard positions. Pleaserefer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re-straint System” for typical installation instructions.

2nd Row Captain Seat Tether Strap Anchorages(2004–2008 Model Years)

3rd Row Bench Seat Tether Strap Anchorage(2005–2008 Model Years)


Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either LowerAnchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt)


1. Look behind the seating position where you plan toinstall the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. Youmay need to move the seat forward to provide betteraccess to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tetheranchorage for that seating position, move the childrestraint to another position in the vehicle if one isavailable.


3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to thetop tether anchorage.


WARNING!



Captain’s Chair Tether Anchorage(2004–2008 Model Years)

2nd Row Bench Seat Tether Anchorage(2005–2008 Model Years)

3rd Row Bench Seat Tether Anchorage(2004–2008 Model Years)





restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)



weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).Can the head restraints be removed? No



with an ALR retractor.2004 Model Year

Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the backof the front passenger seat?

Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and thechild restraint is allowed, if the child restraint

manufacturer also allows contact.2005–2008 Model Years


No The child seat may touch the back of the frontpassenger seat if the child restraint manufactureralso allows contact. See your child restraint own-

er’s manual for more information.








INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE —DODGE

CONTENTS

� DODGE DURANGO, 2001–2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19





� DODGE DURANGO, 2004–2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23





� DODGE DURANGO, 2011–2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29





� DODGE JOURNEY, 2009–2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33





▫ Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped . . . . .36

� DODGE NITRO, 2007–2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37





18 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE

DODGE DURANGO, 2001–2003



NOTE: The following diagrams show a front center seatingposition. This position is only present with the 40/20/40Front Bench Seat. Vehicles with front bucket seats do nothave a center position in the front seat.


5 or 6 passenger vehicles equipped with a 60/40split bench in the second row have tether strapanchors located behind each rear seatback, nearthe floor.

5 or 6 passenger vehicles equipped with a 40/20/40 splitbench in the second row have 2 tether anchorages located onthe floor behind the outboard seating positions.

In the 7 or 8 passenger vehicle, there are 4 tether strapanchors, 2 each in the 2nd and 3rd rows located on the floor.

5 or 6 Passenger (2001–2002 Model Years)

5 ort 6 Passenger (2003 Model Year)


7 or 8 Passenger (2003 Model Year)




Rear Seat Tether Anchors, 60/40 Split Bench Seat(2001–2002 Model Years)

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 19



65 lbs(29.5 kg)







using the inner LATCH lower anchorages?No Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child

seat in the center seating position.Can two child restraints be attached using a com-

mon lower LATCH anchorage?No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or

more child restraints. If the center position does nothave dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the






Rear Seat Tether Anchors, 40/20/40 Split Bench SecondRow Seat (2001–2002 Model Years)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors, 40/20/40 Split Bench SecondRow Seat (2003 Model Year)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors, Third Row(2001–2003 Model Years)


Center Seat LATCH

2003 Model Year

Do not install a child restraint in the center position usingthe LATCH system. This position is not approved forinstalling child seats using the LATCH attachments. Youmust use the seat belt to install a child seat in the centerseating position.

WARNING!








NOTE: For the 3rd row, do not use the cargo tie downslocated on the load floor as child restraint tether anchors.

WARNING!


(Continued)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors, 60/40 Split Bench Second RowSeat (2001–2002 Model Years)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors, 40/20/40 Split Bench SecondRow Seat (2001–2002 Model Years)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors, 40/20/40 Split Bench SecondRow Seat (2003 Model Year)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors, Third Row Seat,(2001-2003 Model Years)


WARNING! (Continued)• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make

sure the tether strap does not slip into the openingbetween the seatbacks as you remove slack in thestrap.




restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)




of the front passenger seat?Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the

child restraint is allowed, if the child restraintmanufacturer also allows contact.

Can the head restraints be removed? NoCan the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat

belt against the belt path of the child restraint?Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH),

the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns.Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position



5 ort 6 Passenger (2003 Model Year)


7 or 8 Passenger (2003 Model Year)








5 Passenger (2004–2008 Model Years, Vehicles built beforeJanuary 2008)

5 Passenger (2008–2009 Model Years, Vehicles built afterJanuary 2008)

2nd Row 40/20/40 7 Passenger (2004–2008 Model Years,Vehicles built before January 2008)

2nd Row 40/20/40 7 Passenger (2008–2009 Model Years,Vehicles after January 2008)

8 Passenger (2006 Model Year)

2nd Row Bucket Seats 7 Passenger (2007–2009 Model Years)




There are tether strap anchors located behind eachrear seatback, near the floor.

NOTE: The third row seat did not have a tether anchor in2004-2006 Model Years







Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages(2004–2009 Model Years)

2nd Row Tether Anchors, 40/20/40 Bench Seat(2004-2009 Model Years)

2nd Row Tether Anchors, Captains Chairs(2007-2009 Model Year)

3rd Row Tether Anchor, 60/40 Split 3rd Row Seat(2007-2009 Model Year)




65 lbs(29.5 kg)





No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCHanchorage system to attach a rear-facing or

forward-facing child restraint.Can a child seat be installed in the center position

using the inner LATCH lower anchorages?Yes 2nd Row 40/20/40 Seat Only: You can install child

restraints with flexible lower anchors in the centerposition. Do not install child restraints with rigid

lower anchors in the center position.Can two child restraints be attached using a com-




an outboard position.2004–2006 Model Year


No Contact between the front passenger seat and a childrestraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression

system. See the vehicle owner’s manual for moreinformation about the occupant classification system

in your vehicle.Can the head restraints be removed? No

2007–2009 Model YearCan the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of




Center Seat LATCH

In vehicles with 40/20/40 second row seating, do not installchild restraints with rigid lower attachments in the centerseating position. Only install this type of child restraint inthe outboard seating positions. Child restraints with flex-ible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be installedin any second row seating position.

WARNING!




1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to installthe child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You mayneed to move the seat forward to provide better access to thetether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for thatseating position, move the child restraint to another positionin the vehicle if one is available.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for thestrap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicleis equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise thehead restraint, and where possible, route the tether strapunder the head restraint and between the two posts. If notpossible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether straparound the outboard side of the head restraint.




WARNING!




Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child RestraintsIn This Vehicle.

2nd Row Tether Anchors, 40/20/40 Bench Seat(2004-2009 Model Years)

2nd Row Tether Anchors, Captains Chairs(2007-2009 Model Year)

3rd Row Tether Anchor, 60/40 Split 3rd Row Seat(2007-2009 Model Year)



2nd Row 40/20/40 7 Passenger (2004–2008 Model Years,Vehicles built before January 2008)


Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats2004–2006 Model Year

What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weightof the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchorwith the seat belt to attach a forward facing child

restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)




of the front passenger seat?No Contact between the front passenger seat and a

child restraint can affect the passenger airbag sup-pression system. See the vehicle owner’s manualfor more information about the occupant classifi-

cation system in your vehicle.

2nd Row 40/20/40 7 Passenger (2008–2009 Model Years,Vehicles built after January 2008)


2nd Row Bucket Seats 7 Passenger (2007–2009 Model Years)








Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car SeatsCan the head restraints be removed? No



with an ALR retractor.2007–2009 Model Year


restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)
















There are tether strap anchorages behind each 2ndrow seating position located on the back of theseat.

To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the 3rd rowseating positions, pull the carpeted floor panel away fromthe seat back. This will expose the top tether strap anchor-ages.

6 Passenger (2011–2013 Model Years)





Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (7 Passenger,2011–2013 Model Years)

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (6 Passenger,2011–2013 Model Years)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors (6 Passenger, Captain’s Chair,2011–2013 Model Year)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors (7 Passenger, Second Row Seat,2011–2013 Model Year)




65 lbs(29.5 kg)

Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com-bined weight of the child and the child restraint is65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchorinstead of the LATCH system once the combined

weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt beused together to attach a rear-facing or forward-



facing child restraint.Can two child restraints be attached using a com-




an outboard position.Can a child seat be installed in the center position

using the inner LATCH lower anchorages?No (7

Passen-ger)

Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a childseat in the center seating position.


Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas-senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also

allows contact. See your child restraint owner’smanual for more information.

Can the head restraints be removed? Yes The center head restraint can be removed

Center Seat LATCH

WARNING!

• Do not install a child restraint in the center positionusing the LATCH system. This position is not ap-proved for installing child seats using the LATCHattachments. You must use the seat belt and tetheranchor to install a child seat in the center seatingposition.

• Never use the same lower anchorage to attach morethan one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing TheLATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typi-cal installation instructions.




2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rearseat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seatback, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.

Rear Seat Tether Anchors (7 Passenger, Third Row Seat,2011–2013 Model Year)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors (7 Passenger, Third Row Seat,2011–2013 Model Year)



4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap overthe seatback and head restraint, then attach the hook tothe tether anchor located on the back of the seat.



WARNING!

• The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gappanel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tiedown hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, toattach a child restraint tether anchor.



Rear Seat Tether Anchors (6 Passenger, Captain’s Chair)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors (7 Passenger, Second Row Seat)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors (7 Passenger, Third Row Seat)

Rear Seat Tether Anchors (7 Passenger, Third Row Seat)





restraint?

Weight limitof the Child

Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when using the seatbelt to install a forward facing child restraint, up

to the recommended weight limit of the childrestraint.



manufacturer also allows contact.Can the head restraints be removed? Yes 7 Passenger: The center head restraint can be

removed.Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat

belt against the belt path of the child restraint?No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position


Center Arm Rest Tether

For rear-facing child restraints secured in the center seatposition with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seatposition has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest inthe upward position.

1. To access the center seat arm rest tether, first lower thearm rest. The tether is located behind the armrest andhooked onto the plastic seat backing.

2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seatbacking.

3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the straplocated on the front of the arm rest.

Always follow the directions of the child restraint manufac-turer when installing your child restraint. Not all childrestraint systems will be installed as described here.






Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether

Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached


DODGE JOURNEY, 2009–2013


LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In ThisVehicle:







There are tether strap anchors located behind eachrear seatback in the second row, near the floor.



65 lbs(29.5 kg)





facing child restraint.Can two child restraints be attached using a common

lower LATCH anchorage?No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or



an outboard position.




2nd Row Rear Seat Tether Anchors(2009–2013 Model Years)


Frequently Asked Questions About LATCHCan the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of


senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer alsoallows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s

Manual for more information.Can the head restraints be removed? Yes 2nd and 3rd row may be removed.

Center Seat LATCH

This vehicle has 5 lower LATCH anchorages in the rear seat.Anchorages A and B are used for the right outboard positionbehind the front passenger (1). Anchorages D and E are usedfor the left outboard position behind the driver (3). Anchor-ages B and C are used for the center seating position (2). Donot install a LATCH-compatible child restraint using an-chorages C and D. This is not a LATCH-compatible positionin your vehicle.

You can install up to two child seats using the LATCHsystem at the same time. If you are installing three childrestraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the centerchild restraint. You can use either the LATCH anchors forpositions (1) and (3) or the vehicle’s seat belt for installingthe child seats in the outboard positions.

Options for installing two child seats using the LATCHanchorages in this vehicle:

1. Right and left outboard seating positions (1 and 3): Installthe child seats in the right and left outboard seatingpositions using lower anchorages A and B, and D and E.Do not use the center seat anchorage, C. If the child seatsdo not block the center seat belt webbing and buckle, thecenter seat belt can be used to restraint an occupant orchild restraint in the center seating position.

2. Left outboard and center seating positions (3 and 2):Install the first child seat in the left outboard seatingposition using lower anchorages D and E. Install thesecond child seat using the center anchorages, B and C.Do not use the outer anchorage closest to the oppositedoor, A. Do not use the remaining right outboard seatingposition (1) for any occupant. The center child restraintwill block the seat belt buckle for this position.

WARNING!

• Use anchorages B and C to install a LATCH-compatible child restraint in the center seating posi-tion (2). Do not install a LATCH-compatible childrestraint using anchorages C and D. This is not aLATCH-compatible position in your vehicle.

• A child restraint installed in the center position (2)will block the seat belt buckle for the empty rightoutboard seat behind the front passenger (1). Do notuse this seat for another occupant.

• Never use the same lower anchorage to attach morethan one child restraint.

• If you are installing three child restraints next to eachother, you must use the seat belt and the center tetheranchor for the center position. You can then use eitherthe LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt forinstalling the child seats in the outboard positions.Please refer to “Installing the LATCH-CompatibleChild Restraint System” for typical installation in-structions.


1. Look behind the seating position where you plan toinstall the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. Youmay need to move the seat forward to provide betteraccess to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tetheranchorage for that seating position (see the charts above),move the child restraint to another position in the vehicleif one is available.

Seat Track Release Lever





WARNING!










restraint?


Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when using the seatbelt to install a forward facing child restraint, upto the recommended weight limit of the child re-

straint.Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back



Can the head restraints be removed? Yes 2nd and 3rd row may be removed.Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat




Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting




Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped

The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each out-board second-row passenger seat. The Booster Seat is de-signed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22 and39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm) tall.

To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster Seatfollow these steps:

1. Slide the second row seat to the full rear position to usethe Integrated Child Booster Seat.

NOTE: The second row bench with Integrated ChildBooster Seat must remain in the full rear position duringuse.

2. Pull the release loop forward to release the latch and seatcushion.

3. Lift the seat cushion up and push back to lock it in thebooster seat position.

4. Place the child upright in the seat with their back firmlyagainst the seatback.

5. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt.

6. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary toallow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap.

NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on thehips and as snug as possible.

7. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly, insert thelatch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

8. To remove the slack from the lap belt, pull upward on theshoulder portion of the seat belt.

9. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle.

WARNING!

Securely lock the seat cushion into position beforeusing the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide theproper stability for child seats and/or passengers. Animproperly latched seat cushion could cause seriousinjury or death.

Release Loop

Booster Seat

Proper Belt Use


DODGE NITRO, 2007–2011





There are tether strap anchorages behind eachrear seating position located on the back of theseat.



65 lbs(29.5 kg)



is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used

together to attach a rear-facing or forward-facingchild restraint?



using the inner LATCH lower anchorages?Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower an-

chors in the center position. The inner anchorages are15.7 inches (400 mm) apart. Do not install child re-

straints with rigid lower anchors in the center position.







2nd Row Rear Seat Tether Anchors(2007–2011 Model Years)


Frequently Asked Questions About LATCHCan two child restraints be attached using a common





the front passenger seat?No Contact between the front passenger seat and a child

restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppressionsystem. See the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more

information about the occupant classification systemin your vehicle.

Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH


WARNING!








WARNING!



Tether Strap Anchorages (2007–2011 Model Year)





restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)





child restraint can affect the passenger airbag sup-pression system. See the vehicle Owner’s Manualfor more information about the occupant classifi-

cation system in your vehicle.Can the head restraints be removed? No










INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE—JEEP

CONTENTS

� JEEP COMMANDER, 2006–2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41



▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either LowerAnchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42


� JEEP COMPASS, 2007–2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44





� JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 2001–2013 . . . . . . . . . .47





� JEEP LIBERTY, 2002–2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55





� JEEP PATRIOT, 2007–2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59





� JEEP WRANGLER, 2001–2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62





� JEEP WRANGLER, 2007–2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66


▫ Center Seat LATCH: 2 Door Models . . . . . . . . . . .67

▫ Center Seat LATCH: 4 Door Models . . . . . . . . . . .67



40 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE—JEEP

JEEP COMMANDER, 2006–2010





There are tether strap anchorages behind eachsecond row seating position located on the back ofthe seat.



65 lbs(29.5 kg)









an outboard position.







Rear Seat Tether Strap Anchorages(2006–2010 Model Years)

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE—JEEP 41

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH2006 Model Year



system. See the vehicle Owner’s Manual for moreinformation about the occupant classification system


2007–2010 Model YearsCan the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of



Manual for more information.Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH

If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks theseat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do notuse that outboard position. If a child seat in the centerposition blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, donot install a child seat in that outboard position.

WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more thanone child restraint. Please refer to “Installing TheLATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typicalinstallation instructions.




2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path forthe strap between the anchor and the child seat, routingit over the center of the head restraint.



WARNING!







Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats2006 Model Year


restraint?


Restraint








with an ALR retractor.2007–2010 Model Years


restraint?


Restraint















JEEP COMPASS, 2007–2013








65 lbs(29.5 kg)





















an outboard position.2007 Model Year









Center Seat LATCH


WARNING!








WARNING!









restraint?


Restraint







No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating positionwith an ALR retractor.

2008–2013 Model YearsWhat is the weight limit (child’s weight + weightof the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchorwith the seat belt to attach a forward facing child

restraint?


Restraint













JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 2001–2013





NOTE: The front passenger seat is equipped with a “DualMode” Cinching Latchplate. For more information, refer to“Passenger Dual Mode Latch Plate (Front Passenger SeatOnly)” in this section for further information.




5 Passenger (2011-2013 Model Years)








2001-2004 Model Year: There are tether anchor-ages above the rear liftgate opening behind eachrear outboard seat. The anchors are covered byplastic caps.

2005-2010 Model Year: There are tether strap anchors locatedbehind each rear seatback, near the floor.

2011-2013 Model Year: There are top tether strap anchoragesbehind each rear seating position, located on the back of theseat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind therear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seatback, this will expose the top tether strap anchorage.




Rear Seat Tether Strap Anchorages (2004 Model Year)




Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH2001–2004 Model Year



65 lbs(29.5 kg)








seat in the center seating position.Can two child restraints be attached using a common








2005–2006 Model YearsWhat is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight ofthe child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage


65 lbs(29.5 kg)






using the inner LATCH lower anchorages?Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower

anchors in the center position. The inner anchoragesare 18.89 inches (480 mm) apart. Do not install child

restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center posi-tion.





the front passenger seat?No Contact between the front passenger seat and a child

restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppressionsystem. See the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more

information about the occupant classification systemin your vehicle

Can the head restraints be removed? No


Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH2007–2010 Model Years



65 lbs(29.5 kg)








straints with rigid lower anchors in the center position.Can two child restraints be attached using a common








2011–2013 Model YearsWhat is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight ofthe child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage


65 lbs(29.5 kg)







seat in the center seating position.Can two child restraints be attached using a common







Manual for more information.Can the head restraints be removed? Yes The center head restraint can be removed.


2001 Model Year: Passenger Dual Mode Latch Plate(Front Passenger Seat Only)

The front passenger lap/shoulder belt latch plate providesan orange two position adjustment knob allowing for a“Cinching” and “Noncinching” mode of operation. The“Cinching” mode allows for the lap belt to be tightenedwhen used with a child restraint. It also allows the frontpassenger to tighten the lap portion of the belt once buckled.The “Noncinching” mode enhances the occupant’s seat beltcomfort during off road maneuvers. The latch plate knobshould be adjusted prior to installation into the buckle.

NOTE: Always adjust the orange knob on the dual modelatch plate before latching into the buckle.

To use the dual mode latch plate in “Cinching” mode:

1. Turn the orange knob to CINCHING MODE

2. Install the child restraint according to the manufacturer’sinstructions.

3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a“click.”

4. Tighten the lap portion of the seat belt by pulling on theshoulder portion of the seat belt webbing. Any seat beltsystem will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion-ally and pull it tight if necessary.

WARNING!

• The dual mode latch plate MUST be in “Cinching”mode prior to child restraint installation.

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of anair bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front AirBag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12years or younger, including a child in a rear-facingchild restraint.


To use the dual mode latch plate in “Noncinching” mode(best for off road maneuvers, or when a child seat is not inuse), turn the orange knob to the seat belt icon.

Center Seat LATCH

2001–2003 Model Years

WARNING!

• Do not install a child restraint in the center positionusing the LATCH system. This position is not ap-proved for installing child seats using the LATCHattachments. You must use the seat belt to install achild seat in the center seating position.




WARNING!



WARNING!

• Do not install a child restraint in the center positionusing the LATCH system. This position is not ap-proved for installing child seats using the LATCHattachments. You must use the seat belt to install achild seat in the center seating position.


Dual Mode Latch Plate





1. Pull down on the cover of the anchor directly behind theseat where you are placing the child restraint.

2. Raise the head restraint and route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the two posts.

3. Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor loop.

4. Install the child restraint according to the manufacturer’sinstructions.


2005–2010 Model Year





2011–2013 Model Year


2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rearseat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seatback, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.


4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap overthe seatback and head restraint, then attach the hook tothe tether anchor located on the back of the seat.

Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting (2001–2003 Model Years)

Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting (2001–2003 Model Years)






WARNING!

• The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gappanel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tiedown hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, toattach a child restraint tether anchor.















Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats2001–2004 Model Year


restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)











restraint?


Restraint




child restraint can affect the passenger airbag sup-pression system. See the vehicle owner’s manualfor more information about the occupant classifi-






restraint?


Restraint










restraint?


Restraint





Can the head restraints be removed? Yes The center head restraint can be removed.Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat




JEEP LIBERTY, 2002–2012






5 Passenger (2002–2012 Model Year)





Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2002–2007 Model Years)

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2008–2012 Model Years)

Tether Strap Anchorages (2002–2007 Model Years)

Tether Strap Anchorages (2008–2012 Model Years)




65 lbs(29.5 kg)










an outboard position.Can a child seat be installed in the center position



straints with rigid lower anchors in the center position.2002–2003 Model Years


Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas-senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also

allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’sManual for more information.

Can the head restraints be removed? No2004–20012 Model Years





Center Seat LATCH


WARNING!









WARNING!





Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats2002–2003 Model Years


restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)










(2002–2007) Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting

(2008–2012) Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting







Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats2004–2012 Model Years


restraint?

65 lbs(29.5 kg)











JEEP PATRIOT, 2007–2013








65 lbs(29.5 kg)














Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2010–2013 ModelYears)
















Center Seat LATCH


WARNING!








WARNING!









restraint?


Restraint








2008–2013 Model YearsWhat is the weight limit (child’s weight + weightof the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchorwith the seat belt to attach a forward facing child

restraint?


Restraint













JEEP WRANGLER, 2001–2006











Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages(2001–2002 Model Years)

Front Passenger Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages(2003–2006 Model Years)



2001-2002 Model Years

There are tether anchorages on the floor behindeach rear seating position, as shown in the dia-gram. If there is no rear seat, the tether strap of a

child restraint installed in the front passenger seat may beattached to the tether anchor on the right side of the vehicle.

2003-2006 Model Year

There are tether anchorages on the floor behind each rearseating position, as shown in the diagram. There is also atether anchorage for the front passenger seat, located on theback of the seat, near the floor.



65 lbs(29.5 kg)
















Front Seat Tether Strap Anchorage(2003–2006 Model Years)



Center Seat LATCH

WARNING!

This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Donot use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install achild seat in the center of the back seat.




To attach the tether strap to the tether anchorage:

1. Place the child restraint on the desired seating positionand adjust the tether strap length so that it will reach theanchor. If the Add-A-Trunk option is present in thevehicle, the lid should be opened and positioned againstthe back of the rear seat prior to attaching and adjustingthe strap.

2. Route the tether strap over the top of the rear seat andover the Add-A-Trunk feature, if present in the vehicle. Ifthe vehicle is not equipped with a rear seat, route thetether strap over the top of the front passenger seat.




To attach the tether strap to the tether anchorage for the rearseats:

1. Place the child restraint on the desired seating positionand adjust the tether strap length so that it will reach theanchor. If the Add-A-Trunk option is present in thevehicle, the lid should be opened and positioned againstthe back of the rear seat prior to attaching and adjustingthe strap.

2. Route the tether strap over the top of the rear seat andover the Add-A-Trunk feature, if present in the vehicle.



To attach a tether strap to the tether anchorage for the frontpassenger seat:

1. Place the child restraint on the front passenger seat.

2. Route the tether strap over the top of the seat.

3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to thetop tether anchorage as shown in the diagram


WARNING!



Rear Seat Tether Strap Anchorage

Rear Seat Tether Strap Anchorage

Front Seat Tether Strap Anchorage



Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child RestraintsIn This Vehicle:

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car SeatsWhat is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight ofthe child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage


65 lbs(29.5 kg)

The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat beltuntil the combined weight of the child and the childrestraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt withoutthe Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more

than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of

the front passenger seat?Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the

child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manu-facturer also allows contact.


belt against the belt path of the child restraint?Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), the

buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns.









JEEP WRANGLER, 2007–2013





There are tether strap anchors located behind eachrear seatback, near the floor.

2 Door 4 Passenger (2007–2013 Model Years)





Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2 Door Models,2007–2013 Model Year)

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (4 Door Models,2007–2013 Model Year)

Tether Strap Anchorages (2 Door Models, 2007–2013Model Years)

Tether Strap Anchorages (4 Door Models, 2007–2013Model Years)




65 lbs(29.5 kg)






using the inner LATCH lower anchorages?Yes

(4–Dooronly)

You can install child restraints with flexible lower an-chors in the center position. The inner anchorages are

19.1 inches (484 mm) apart. Do not install child re-straints with rigid lower anchors in the center position.








in your vehicle.Can the head restraints be removed? Yes

(2–DoorModelOnly)

Head Restraints cannot be removed in the 4–Doormodel.




Manual for more information.Can the head restraints be removed? Yes

(2-DoorModelOnly)

Head restraints cannot be removed in the 4-Doormodel.

Center Seat LATCH: 2 Door Models

WARNING!

This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Donot use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install achild seat in the center of the back seat.

Center Seat LATCH: 4 Door Models


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1. Look behind the seating position where you plan toinstall the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. Youmay need to move the seat forward to provide betteraccess to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tetheranchorage for that seating position (see the charts above),move the child restraint to another position in the vehicleif one is available.




WARNING!




Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child RestraintsIn This Vehicle:

Tether Strap Anchorages (2 Door)

Tether Strap Anchorages (4 Door)








What is the weight limit (child’s weight +weight of the child restraint) for using the

LATCH anchorage system to attach the childrestraint?


Restraint




No Contact between the front passenger seat and achild restraint can affect the passenger airbag sup-pression system. See the vehicle Owner’s Manual

for more information about the occupant classifica-tion system in your vehicle.

Can the head restraints be removed? Yes (2–DoorModel Only)

Head restraints cannot be removed in the 4-Doormodel.

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten theseat belt against the belt path of the child

restraint?


2008–2013 Model YearsWhat is the weight limit (child’s weight +weight of the child restraint) for using the

LATCH anchorage system to attach the childrestraint?


Restraint





manufacturer also allows contact.Can the head restraints be removed? Yes (2–Door

Model Only)Head restraints cannot be removed in the 4-Door

model.Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the

seat belt against the belt path of the childrestraint?



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