Child Restraints - Jeep AVENGER 2023 Owner's Handbook Manual

belt is reeled in correctly. After folding or
moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure
that the seat belt is positioned and reeled
in correctly.
115) The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible over the
pelvis. The upper part must be positioned
in the hollow of the shoulder. At the front,
adjusting the position of the seat belt may
require the seat height to be adjusted. In
order to be effective, a seat belt must:
be tightened as close to the body as
possible; be pulled in front of you with a
smooth movement, checking that it is
not twisted; must only be used to secure
one person; not show signs of tearing or
fraying; not be changed or modified, in
order to avoid affecting its performance.
116) Use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than 1.5 metres. Never use the
same seat belt to secure more than one
child. Never carry a child on your lap. For
more information on Child seats, refer to
the "Child restraints" section.
117) In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all work on your vehicle's
seat belts, contact a Jeep Dealership
with the skills and equipment needed.
Have the seat belts checked regularly
by a Jeep Dealership, particularly if the
straps show signs of damage. Clean the
seat belt straps with soapy water or a
textile cleaning product, sold by Jeep
Dealership.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
118) 119) 120) 121) 122)
For optimal protection in the event of an
impact, all occupants must be seated
and wearing adequate restraint systems,
including newborn and other children.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 1.50 meters
and up to 12 years must be protected
with suitable restraint systems and be
seated on the rear seats.
According to crash statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seats, rather than in the front.
Compared with an adult, a child's head
is larger and heavier in proportion to
their body and the child's muscular and
bone structures are not fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems other
than adult seat belts are necessary to
reduce as much as possible the risk
of injuries in the event of an accident,
braking or sudden manoeuvre.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint system depends on the weight
and size of the child. There are various
types of child restraint systems, which
can be secured to the vehicle by means
of the seat belts or with the ISOFIX/i-
Size anchors.
Children must be seated safely and
comfortably. Depending on the
characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep
children in rearward-facing child
restraint systems for as long as possible
(at least until 3-4 years old), since this is
the most protected position in the event
of an impact.
It is recommended to always choose the
restraint system most suitable for the
child; for this reason always refer to the
Owner Handbook provided with the child
restraint system, to be sure that it is
of the right type for the children it is
intended for.
We recommend a child restraint system
which is tailored specifically to the
vehicle also. For further information,
contact your Jeep Dealership.
In case of any interference of the child
restraint system with vehicle seat
head restraint, adjust or remove the
corresponding head restraint.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system. Make sure that the front
seats do not interfere with the used child
restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the use
of child restraint systems is forbidden on
certain seats.
Only drive with the driver seat correctly
adjusted.