Jeep Cherokee 2009 Operating Information Manual page 41

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint System
We urge that you carefully follow the directions of
the manufacturer when installing your child re-
straint. Not all child restraint systems will be
installed as described here. Again, carefully fol-
low the installation instructions that were provided
with the child restraint system.
The rear seat lower anchorages are
round bars, located at the rear of the
seat cushion where it meets the seat-
back, and are just visible when you
lean into the rear seat to install the
child restraint. You will easily feel
them if you run your finger along the intersection
of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.
Latch Anchorages
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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages
behind each rear seating position located on the
back of the seat.
Tether Strap Routing
Many, but not all restraint systems will be
equipped with separate straps on each side, with
each having a hook or connector for attachment to
the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the
tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler re-
straints and some rear-facing infant restraints will
also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for
attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower
straps and on the tether strap so that you can
more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the
vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks
or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars,
pushing aside the seat cover material. Then,
locate the tether anchorage directly behind the
seat where you are placing the child restraint and
attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being
careful to route the tether strap to provide the most
direct path between the anchor and the child
restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you
push the child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat, removing slack in the straps accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. The child could be badly
injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer's direc-
tions exactly when installing an infant or child
restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle
Seat Belt
The passenger seat belts are equipped with either
cinching latch plates or automatic locking retrac-
tors, which are designed to keep the lap portion
tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has
a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder