Jeep 2015 Cherokee Operating Information Manual page 37

WARNING! (Continued)
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in
a collision and leave you with no protec-
tion. Inspect the seat belt system periodi-
cally, checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies
must be replaced after a collision.
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
the front seat, and next to your arm in the
rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear
seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the
seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the web-
bing as far as necessary to allow the seat
belt to go around your lap.
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Pulling Out The Latch Plate
3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit,
insert the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a "click."
Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle
4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies
low across your hips, below your abdomen.
To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull
up 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 seat belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the seat belt in a colli-
sion.