Jeep Gladiator 2021 Owner's Manual page 356

354 SAFETY
What is the weight limit (child's weight + weight of
the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with
the seat belt to attach a forward facing child
restraint?
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of
the front passenger seat?
Can the rear head restraints be removed?
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat
belt against the belt path of the child restraint?
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap
belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
Weight limit of the Child Restraint
Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure
of the restraint. The child could be badly
injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer's

directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat
belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to
the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
Contact between the front passenger seat and the
Yes child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint
manufacturer also allows contact.
The center head restraint can be removed if it
Yes
interferes with the installation of the child restraint.
Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position
No
with an ALR retractor.
WARNING!
1. Place the child seat in the center of the
seating position. If the second row seat can
be reclined, you may recline the seat and/
or raise the head restraint (if adjustable) to
get a better fit. If the rear seat can be
moved forward and rearward in the
vehicle, you may wish to move it to its
rear-most position to make room for the
child seat. You may also move the front
seat forward to allow more room for the
child seat.