Jeep Cherokee (2022 year). Manual in english

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* It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing a full-power Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag deployment. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat and

never install a child restraint system, including a rear-facing child restraint, in the front passenger seat.

The OCS determines the front passenger’s most

probable classification. The OCS estimates the

seated weight on the front passenger seat and

where that weight is located. The OCS

communicates the classification status to the ORC.

The ORC uses the classification to determine

whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag

inflation rate should be adjusted.
In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is

important for the front passenger to be seated

properly and properly wearing the seat belt.

Properly seated passengers are:



Sitting upright



Facing forward



Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet

comfortably on or near the floor



Sitting with their back against the seatback and

the seatback in an upright position

Seated Properly

Front Passenger Seat Occupant Status

Front Passenger Air Bag Output

Rear-facing child restraint

Reduced-power deployment

Child, including a child in a forward-facing child restraint or booster seat*

Reduced-power deployment OR Full-power deployment

Properly seated adult

Full-power deployment OR reduced-power deployment

Unoccupied seat

Reduced-power deployment

WARNING!



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious injury

to a child 12 years or younger, including a

child in a rear-facing child restraint.



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing

child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle

does not have a rear seat, do not transport a

rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.



Children 12 years or younger should always

ride buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle

with a rear seat.

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Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small

adult, occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS

may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag. This does not mean that

the OCS is working improperly.
Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s

seated weight on the front passenger seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be

properly positioned on the front passenger seat.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury or

death. The OCS determines the most probable

classification of the occupant that it detects. The

OCS will detect the front passenger’s decreased or

increased seated weight, which may result in an

adjusted inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced

Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean that

the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the

front passenger’s seated weight on the front

passenger seat may result in a reduced-power

deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air

Bag. Increasing the front passenger’s seated

weight on the front passenger seat may result in a

full-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced

Front Air Bag.

Examples of improper front passenger seating

include:

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The front passenger’s weight is transferred to

another part of the vehicle (like the door, arm

rest or instrument panel).



The front passenger leans forward, sideways, or

turns to face the rear of the vehicle.



The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full

upright position.



The front passenger carries or holds an object

while seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.).



Objects are lodged under the front passenger

seat.



Objects are lodged between the front passenger

seat and center console.



Accessories that may change the seated weight

on the front passenger seat are attached to the

front passenger seat.



Anything that may decrease or increase the

front passenger’s seated weight.

The OCS determines the front passenger’s most

probable classification. If an occupant in the front

passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant

may provide an output signal to the OCS that is

different from the occupant’s properly seated

weight input, for example:

Not Seated Properly

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Not Seated Properly

The Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument

panel will turn on whenever the OCS is unable to

classify the front passenger seat status. A

malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation of

the air bag system. If the Air Bag Warning Light

does not come on, or stays on after you start the

vehicle, or it comes on as you drive, take the

vehicle to an authorized dealer for service

immediately.
The passenger seat assembly contains critical OCS

components that may affect the Passenger

Advanced Front Air Bag inflation. In order for the

OCS to properly classify the seated weight of a

front seat passenger, the OCS components must

function as designed. Do not make any

modifications to the front passenger seat

components, assembly, or to the seat cover. If the

seat, trim cover, or cushion needs service for any

reason, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer.

Only FCA US LLC approved seat accessories may

be used.
The following requirements must be strictly

followed:



Do not modify the front passenger seat

assembly or components in any way.



Do not use prior or future model year seat

covers or cushions not designated by FCA US

LLC for the specific model being repaired.

Always use the correct seat cover and cushion

specified for the vehicle.

WARNING!



If a child restraint system, child, small teen

ager or adult in the front passenger seat is

seated improperly, the occupant may provide

an output signal to the OCS that is different

from the occupant’s properly seated weight

input. This may result in serious injury or death

in a collision.



Always wear your seat belt and sit properly,

with the seatback in an upright position, your

back against the seatback, sitting upright,

facing forward, in the center of the seat, with

your feet comfortably on or near the floor.



Do not carry or hold any objects (e.g., back

packs, boxes, etc.) while seated in the front

passenger seat. Holding an object may

provide an output signal to the OCS that is

different than the occupant’s properly seated

weight input, which may result in serious injury

or death in a collision.



Placing an object on the floor under the front

passenger seat may prevent the OCS from

working properly, which may result in serious

injury or death in a collision. Do not place any

objects on the floor under the front passenger

seat.

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

Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with an

aftermarket seat cover or cushion.



Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.



At no time should any Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) component or SRS related

component or fastener be modified or replaced

with any part except those which are approved

by FCA US LLC.

Knee Impact Bolsters

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees

of the driver and front passenger, and position the

front occupants for improved interaction with the

front air bags.

Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger

Knee Air Bags

This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental

Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument

panel below the steering column and a

Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag mounted in

the instrument panel below the glove

compartment. The Supplemental Knee Air Bags

provide enhanced protection during a frontal

impact by working together with the seat belts,

pretensioners, and front air bags.

Supplemental Side Air Bags

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental

Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)

are located in the outboard side of the front seats.

The SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or

“AIRBAG” on a label or on the seat trim on the

outboard side of the seats.
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant

injury during certain side impacts, in addition to

the injury reduction potential provided by the seat

belts and body structure.

Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label

WARNING!



Unapproved modifications or service proce

dures to the passenger seat assembly, its

related components, seat cover or cushion

may inadvertently change the air bag deploy

ment in case of a frontal collision. This could

result in death or serious injury to the front

passenger if the vehicle is involved in a colli

sion. A modified vehicle may not comply with

required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan

dards (FMVSS) and/or Canadian Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).



If it is necessary to modify the air bag system

for persons with disabilities, contact an autho

rized dealer.

WARNING!



Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee

impact bolsters in any way.



Do not mount any accessories to the knee

impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos,

citizen band radios, etc.

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When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the

outboard side of the seatback’s trim cover. The

inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into

the space between the occupant and the door. The

SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a

high force that it could injure occupants if they are

not seated properly, or if items are positioned in

the area where the SAB inflates. Children are at an

even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABICs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side

Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains

(SABICs) are located above the side windows. The

trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”

or “AIRBAG.”

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

Label Location

SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other

injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants

in certain side impacts, in addition to the injury

reduction potential provided by the seat belts and

body structure.
The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side

windows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside

edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the

window. The SABICs inflate with enough force to

injure occupants if they are not belted and seated

properly, or if items are positioned in the area

where the SABICs inflate. Children are at an even

greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or

complete ejection of vehicle occupants through

side windows in certain side impact events.

Side Impacts
The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in

certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint

Controller (ORC) determines whether the

deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular

impact event is appropriate, based on the severity

and type of collision. The side impact sensors aid

the ORC in determining the appropriate response

to impact events. The system is calibrated to

deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact side of the

vehicle during impacts that require Side Air Bag

occupant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air

Bags deploy independently; a left side impact

WARNING!

Do not use accessory seat covers or place

objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the

performance could be adversely affected and/or

objects could be pushed into you, causing

serious injury.

WARNING!



Do not mount equipment, or stack luggage or

other cargo up high enough to block the

deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering

above the side windows where the SABIC and

its deployment path are located should

remain free from any obstructions.



In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do

not install any accessory items in your vehicle

which could alter the roof. Do not add an after

market sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add

roof racks that require permanent attach

ments (bolts or screws) for installation on the

vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the

vehicle for any reason.

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deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right-side

impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only. Vehicle

damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether

or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side

collisions, including some collisions at certain

angles, or some side collisions that do not impact

the area of the passenger compartment. The Side

Air Bags may deploy during angled or offset frontal

collisions where the front air bags deploy.
Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt

restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time

than it takes to blink your eyes.

NOTE:

Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
Rollover Events
Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners are

designed to activate in certain rollover events. The

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines

whether deployment in a particular rollover event

is appropriate, based on the severity and type of

collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good

indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags and seat

belt pretensioners should have deployed.
The Side Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners will

not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover

sensing system determines if a rollover event may

be in progress and whether deployment is

appropriate. In the event the vehicle experiences a

rollover or near rollover event, and deployment is

appropriate, the rollover sensing system will deploy

the side air bags and seat belt pretensioners on

both sides of the vehicle.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or

complete ejection of vehicle occupants through

side windows in certain rollover or side impact

events.

WARNING!



Occupants, including children, who are up

against or very close to Side Air Bags can be

seriously injured or killed. Occupants,

including children, should never lean on or

sleep against the door, side windows, or area

where the side air bags inflate, even if they are

in an infant or child restraint.



Seat belts (and child restraints where appro

priate) are necessary for your protection in all

collisions. They also help keep you in position,

away from an inflating Side Air Bag. To get the

best protection from the Side Air Bags, occu

pants must wear their seat belts properly and

sit upright with their backs against the seats.

Children must be properly restrained in a child

restraint or booster seat that is appropriate for

the size of the child.

WARNING!



Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean

against the door or window. Sit upright in the

center of the seat.



Being too close to the Side Air Bags during

deployment could cause you to be severely

injured or killed.



Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead

to more severe injuries in a collision. The Side

Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain

you properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags

won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt

even though you have Side Air Bags.

WARNING!

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Air Bag System Components

NOTE:

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors

the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring

associated with electrical Air Bag System Compo

nents listed below:



Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)



Air Bag Warning Light



Steering Wheel and Column



Instrument Panel



Knee Impact Bolsters



Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags



Seat Belt Buckle Switch



Supplemental Side Air Bags



Supplemental Knee Air Bags



Front and Side Impact Sensors



Seat Belt Pretensioners



Seat Track Position Sensors



Occupant Classification System

If A Deployment Occurs

The front air bags are designed to deflate

immediately after deployment.

NOTE:

Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all colli

sions. This does not mean something is wrong with

the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air

bags, any or all of the following may occur:



The air bag material may sometimes cause

abrasions and/or skin reddening to the occu

pants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The

abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or

those you might get sliding along a carpet or

gymnasium floor. They are not caused by

contact with chemicals. They are not permanent

and normally heal quickly. However, if you

haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or

if you have any blistering, see your doctor imme

diately.



As the air bags deflate, you may see some

smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal

by-product of the process that generates the

non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation. These

airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes,

nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,

rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat

irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation

continues, see your doctor. If these particles

settle on your clothing, follow the garment

manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have

deployed. If you are involved in another collision,

the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

NOTE:



Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior

trim, but they will open during air bag deploy

ment.



After any collision, the vehicle should be taken

to an authorized dealer immediately.

WARNING!

Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners

cannot protect you in another collision. Have the

air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat

belt retractor assemblies replaced by an

authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the

Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced

as well.

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Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact, if the communication

network remains intact, and the power remains

intact, depending on the nature of the event, the

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will determine

whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response

System perform the following functions:



Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped).



Cut off battery power to the electric motor (if

equipped).



Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has

power.



Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as

long as the battery has power or for 15 minutes

from the intervention of the Enhanced Accident

Response System.



Unlock the power door locks.

Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any

of these other functions in response to the

Enhanced Accident Response System:



Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC

Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door



Cut off battery power to the:



Engine



Electric Motor (if equipped)



Electric power steering



Brake booster



Electric park brake



Automatic transmission gear selector



Horn



Front wiper



Headlamp washer pump (if equipped)

NOTE:

After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to

the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key

from the ignition switch to avoid draining the

battery. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in

the engine compartment and on the ground near

the engine compartment and fuel tank before

resetting the system and starting the engine. If

there are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle

electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an

accident, reset the system by following the

procedure described below. If you have any doubt,

contact an authorized dealer.

Enhanced Accident Response System

Reset Procedure

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response

System functions after an event, the ignition switch

must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN

to ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel

leaks in the engine compartment and on the

ground near the engine compartment and fuel

tank before resetting the system and starting the

engine.

After an accident, if the vehicle will not start after

performing the reset procedure, the vehicle must

be towed to an authorized dealer to be inspected

and to have the Enhanced Accident Response

System reset.

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

WARNING!



Modifications to any part of the air bag system

could cause it to fail when you need it. You

could be injured if the air bag system is not

there to protect you. Do not modify the compo

nents or wiring, including adding any kind of

badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub

trim cover or the upper passenger side of the

instrument panel. Do not modify the front

bumper, vehicle body structure, or add after

market side steps or running boards.



It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the

air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone

who works on your vehicle that it has an air

bag system.

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data

recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to

record, in certain crash or near crash-like

situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting

a road obstacle, data that will assist in

understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

The EDR is designed to record data related to

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The

EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data

as:



How various systems in your vehicle were oper

ating;



Whether or not the driver and passenger safety

belts were buckled/fastened;



How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the

accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,



How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better

understanding of the circumstances in which

crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE:

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a

non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are

recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi

tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender,

age, and crash location) are recorded. However,

other parties, such as law enforcement, could

combine the EDR data with the type of personally

identifying data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment

is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is

needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,

other parties, such as law enforcement, that have

the special equipment, can read the information if

they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

HILD

ESTRAINTS

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at

all times, including babies and children. Every

state in the United States, and every Canadian

province, requires that small children ride in

proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you

can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly

buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to

crash statistics, children are safer when properly

restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for

children from newborn size to the child almost

large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check

the child seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you

have the correct seat for your child. Carefully read

and follow all the instructions and warnings in the

child restraint Owner’s Manual and on all the

labels attached to the child restraint.



Do not attempt to modify any part of your air

bag system. The air bag may inflate accidentally

or may not function properly if modifications are

made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer

for any air bag system service. If your seat,

including your trim cover and cushion, needs to

be serviced in any way (including removal or

loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts),

take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. Only

manufacturer approved seat accessories may

be used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag

system for persons with disabilities, contact an

authorized dealer.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child can become

a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required

to hold even an infant on your lap could become

so great that you could not hold the child, no

matter how strong you are. The child and others

could be badly injured or killed. Any child riding

in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for

the child’s size.

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Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can

install it in the vehicle where you will use it.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to http://www.nhtsa.gov/parents-and-caregivers or call: 1–888–327–4236
Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road/child-car-seat-safety.html

Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age

Recommended Type Of Child Restraint

Infants and Toddlers

Children who are two years old or younger and who

have not reached the height or weight limits of their

child restraint

Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child

Restraint, facing rearward in a rear seat of the

vehicle

Small Children

Children who are at least two years old or who have

outgrown the height or weight limit of their

rear-facing child restraint

Forward-Facing Child Restraint with a five-point

Harness, facing forward in a rear seat of the

vehicle

Larger Children

Children who have outgrown their forward-facing

child restraint, but are too small to properly fit the

vehicle’s seat belt

Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat

belt, seated in a rear seat of the vehicle

Children Too Large for Child Restraints

Children 12 years old or younger, who have

outgrown the height or weight limit of their booster

seat

Vehicle Seat Belt, seated in a rear seat of the

vehicle

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Infant And Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that children ride

rear-facing in the vehicle until they are two years

old or until they reach either the height or weight

limit of their rear-facing child restraint. Two types of

child restraints can be used rear-facing: infant

carriers and convertible child seats.
The infant carrier is only used rear-facing in the

vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth

until they reach the weight or height limit of the

infant carrier. Convertible child seats can be used

either rear-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle.

Convertible child seats often have a higher weight

limit in the rear-facing direction than infant carriers

do, so they can be used rear-facing by children who

have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less

than at least two years old. Children should remain

rear-facing until they reach the highest weight or

height allowed by their convertible child seat.

Older Children And Child Restraints

Children who are two years old or who have

outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat

can ride forward-facing in the vehicle.

Forward-facing child seats and convertible child

seats used in the forward-facing direction are for

children who are over two years old or who have

outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of

their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children

should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a

harness for as long as possible, up to the highest

weight or height allowed by the child seat.
All children whose weight or height is above the

forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a

belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s

seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with

knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while

the child’s back is against the seatback, they

should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The

child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in

the vehicle by the seat belt.

WARNING!



Never place a rear-facing child restraint in

front of an air bag. A deploying passenger

front air bag can cause death or serious injury

to a child 12 years or younger, including a

child in a rear-facing child restraint.



Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the

front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing

child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle

does not have a rear seat, do not transport a

rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.

WARNING!



Improper installation can lead to failure of an

infant or child restraint. It could come loose in

a collision. The child could be badly injured or

killed. Follow the child restraint manufac

turer’s directions exactly when installing an

infant or child restraint.



After a child restraint is installed in the

vehicle, do not move the vehicle seat forward

or rearward because it can loosen the child

restraint attachments. Remove the child

restraint before adjusting the vehicle seat

position. When the vehicle seat has been

adjusted, reinstall the child restraint.



When your child restraint is not in use, secure

it in the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH

anchorages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do

not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden

stop or accident, it could strike the occupants

or seatbacks and cause serious personal

injury.

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Children Too Large For Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the

shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long

enough to bend over the front of the seat when

their back is against the seatback, should use the

seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step test

to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s

seat belt alone:
1. Can the child sit all the way back against the

back of the vehicle seat?

2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over

the front of the vehicle seat while the child is

still sitting all the way back?

3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s

shoulder between the neck and arm?

4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible,

touching the child’s thighs and not the

stomach?

5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole

trip?

If the answer to any of these questions was “no”,

then the child still needs to use a booster seat in

this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder

belt, check seat belt fit periodically and make sure

the seat belt buckle is latched. A child’s squirming

or slouching can move the belt out of position. If

the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move

the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use

a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child

correctly.

Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints

WARNING!

Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt

under an arm or behind their back. In a crash,

the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly,

which may result in serious injury or death. A

child must always wear both the lap and

shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly.

Restraint Type

Combined Weight of

the Child + Child

Restraint

Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X” Below

LATCH – Lower

Anchors Only

Seat Belt Only

LATCH – Lower

Anchors + Top Tether

Anchor

Seat Belt + Top Tether

Anchor

Rear-Facing Child

Restraint

Up to 65 lbs

(29.5 kg)

Rear-Facing Child

Restraint

More than 65 lbs

(29.5 kg)

Forward-Facing Child

Restraint

Up to 65 lbs

(29.5 kg)

Forward-Facing Child

Restraint

More than 65 lbs

(29.5 kg)

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Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

(LATCH) Restraint System

LATCH Label

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint

anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The

LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for

installing LATCH-equipped child seats. There are

two lower anchorages located at the back of the

seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one

top tether anchorage located behind the seating

position. These anchorages are used to install

LATCH-equipped child seats without using the

vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may

have a top tether anchorage but no lower

anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat

belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to

install the child restraint. Please see the following

table for more information.

LATCH Positions For Installing Child

Restraints In This Vehicle

Sliding Second Row LATCH Positions

Fixed Second Row LATCH Positions

Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per

Seating Position)

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per

Seating Position)

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH

What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child

restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage system to attach the

child restraint?

65 lbs (29.5 kg)

Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight

of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the

seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once

the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together

to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint?

Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage

system to attach a rear-facing or forward-facing child

restraint.
Booster seats may be attached to the LATCH anchorages if

allowed by the booster seat manufacturer. See your booster

seat owner’s manual for more information.

Can a child seat be installed in the center position using the

inner LATCH lower anchorages from the outboard seating

positions?

Yes – Fixed 2nd Row Only

N/A – Sliding 2nd Row Seat

Fixed 2nd Row Seating: You can install child restraints with

flexible lower anchors in the center position. The inner

anchorages are 18 inches (460 mm) apart. Do not install

child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position.

Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower

LATCH anchorage?

Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child

restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated

LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child

seat in the center position next to a child seat using the

LATCH anchorages in an outboard position.

Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front

passenger seat?

Yes

The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger

seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact.

See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information.

Can the rear head restraints be removed?

Yes

The head restraints can be removed in every seating position

if they interfere with the installation of the child restraint

page 36.

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Locating The LATCH Anchorages

Sliding 2nd Row Seat:

The lower anchorages are round bars

that are found at the rear of the seat

cushion where it meets the seatback.

They are just visible when you lean into

the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will

easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap

between the seatback and seat cushion.

LATCH Anchorages — Sliding 2nd Row Seat

Fixed 2nd Row Seat:

The lower anchorages are round bars

that are found at the rear of the seat

cushion where it meets the seatback,

below the anchorage symbols on the

seatback. They are just visible when you lean into

the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will

easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap

between the seatback and seat cushion.

LATCH Anchorages — Fixed 2nd Row Seat

Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages

There are tether strap anchorages

behind each rear seating position

located on the back of the seat.

Tether Anchorage Locations

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be

equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each

side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach

to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the

connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child

restraints and some rear-facing child restraints will

also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether

strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the

top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap

after it is attached to the anchorage.

Center Seat LATCH

Sliding 2nd Row Seat:
This vehicle has 5 lower LATCH anchorages in the

rear seat. Anchorages A and B are used for the right

outboard position behind the front passenger (1).

Anchorages D and E are used for the left outboard

position behind the driver (3). Anchorages C and D

are used for the center seating position (2). Do not

install a LATCH- compatible child restraint using

anchorages B and C. This is not a LATCH–compatible

position in your vehicle.
You can install up to two child seats using the

LATCH system at the same time. If you can fit three

child restraints in your vehicle, you must use the

seat belt to install the center child restraint and

you must use the LATCH anchors for position (3)

behind the driver. You can use either the LATCH

anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing the

third child seat in position (1) behind the front

passenger.

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Sliding Second Row Seat Lower Anchors

Options for installing two child seats using the

LATCH anchorages in this vehicle:
1. Right and left outboard seating positions

(1 and 3): Install the child seats in the right

and left outboard seating positions using

lower anchorages A and B, and D and E. Do

not use the center seat anchorage, C. If the

child seats do not block the center seat belt

webbing and buckle, the center seat belt can

be used to restraint an occupant or child

restraint in the center seating position.

2. Right outboard and center seating positions

(1 and 2): Install the first child seat in the right

outboard seating position using lower

anchorages A and B. Install the second child

seat using the center anchorages, C and D. Do

not use the outer anchorage closest to the

opposite door, E. Do not use the remaining left

outboard seating position (3) for any occupant.

The center child restraint will block the seat

belt buckle for this position.

Fixed 2nd Row Seat:
Do not install child restraints with rigid lower

attachments in the center seating position. Only

install this type of child restraint in the outboard

seating positions. Child restraints with flexible,

webbing mounted lower attachments can be

installed in any rear seating position.

Fixed Second Row Seat LATCH Positions

WARNING!



Use anchorages C and D to install a

LATCH-compatible child restraint in the center

seating position (2). Do not install a

LATCH-compatible child restraint using

anchorages B and C. This is not a

LATCH-compatible position in your vehicle.



A child restraint installed in the center position

(2) will block the seat belt buckle for the empty

left outboard seat behind the driver (3). Do not

use this seat for another occupant.



Never use the same lower anchorage to

attach more than one child restraint.



If you are installing three child restraints next

to each other, you must use the seat belt and

the center tether anchor for the center posi

tion. You must use the LATCH anchors to

install the child seat in position (3), behind the

driver. You may use either the LATCH anchors

or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing the child

seat in position (1), behind the front

passenger. For typical installation instruc

tions, see

page 217.

WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach

more than one child restraint. If you are

installing LATCH-compatible child restraints next

to each other, you must use the seat belt for the

center position. You can then use either the

LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for

installing child seats in the outboard positions.

For typical installation instructions, see

page 217.

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