
Jeep Cherokee
Owners Manual
Things to know before starting your vehicle » Occupant restraint systems » Seat Belt Systems
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder
part of the seat belt to move freely with you under
normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt
will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the
vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
WARNING!
- Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with
your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always
wear your seat belt even though you have air bags.
- In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled
up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly
- It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
- Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
- Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
- Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your
injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or
you could even slide out
of the seat belt. Follow these instructions to wear
your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers
safe, too.
- Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in a collision, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more
than one person, no matter what their size.
- A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
injury in a collision. The seat 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 seat belt may not protect you properly. In
a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat
against your body, without twists. If
you can't straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take
it to your authorized dealer immediately and have
it fixed.
- A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle
will not protect you properly. The lap portion could
ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal
injuries. Always buckle your seat belt into the
buckle nearest you.
- A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you
properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear
your seat belt snugly.
- A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous.
Your body could strike the inside surfaces of
the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt
worn under the arm can
cause internal injuries. Ribs aren't as strong as
shoulder bones. Wear the seat belt over your
shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the
force in a collision.
- A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect
you from injury during a collision. You are more
likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not
wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt
are meant to be used together.
- A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect
the seat belt system periodically, 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.
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