Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure - Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Owner's Manual

JOBNAME: CHRY OM INTL (Conten PAGE: 33 SESS: 2 OUTPUT: Fri Jun 4 10:52:37 2010 SUM: 34D19E55
/chry_pdm/chrysler/owners/grc/og
WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the
risk of injury in an accident. The belt forces
won't be at the strong hip and pelvic bones,
but across your abdomen. Always wear the
lap part of your seat belt as low as possible
and keep it snug.
• A twisted belt can't do its job properly. In a
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure
the belt is straight. If you can't straighten a
belt in your vehicle, take it to your autho-
rized dealer immediately and have it fixed.
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your
neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in
the belt.
art=022609607.tif NO TRANS
Removing Slack from Belt
6. To release the belt, push the red button on
the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to
its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch
plate down the webbing to allow it to retract
fully.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an
accident and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system. Seat belt as-
semblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc.).
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting
Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a
twisted lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible
to the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the
latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing
180 degrees to create a fold that begins imme-
diately above the latch plate.
31