Jeep Cherokee Operating Information Manual page 31

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 above 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 make the belt go around your
lap.
Latch Plate
3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
"click."
Latch Plate To Buckle
WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle
will not protect you properly. The lap portion
could ride too high on your body, possibly
causing internal injuries. Always buckle
your belt into the buckle nearest you.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you
properly. In a sudden stop, you could move
too far forward, increasing the possibility of
injury. Wear your seat belt snug.
WARNING! (Continued)
• A belt that is worn under your arm is
dangerous. Your body could strike the in-
side surfaces of the vehicle in an accident,
increasing head and neck injury. A belt
worn under the arm can cause internal
injuries. Ribs aren't as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so
that your strongest bones will take the force
in a collision.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not
protect you from injury during an accident.
You are more likely to hit your head in a
collision if you do not wear your shoulder
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to
be used together.
4. Position the lap belt across your thighs,
below your abdomen. To remove slack in the
lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder
belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the
latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an
(Continued)
accident.
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