Jeep Patriot 2014 Owner's Manual page 93

What is the weight limit (child's
weight + weight of the child re-
straint) 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 head restraints be removed?
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to
tighten the seat belt against the belt
path of the child restraint?
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91
Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt
Child Restraint to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the
recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the
child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manu-
facturer also allows contact.
No
Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), the
buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not
twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an
ALR retractor.
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