Jeep 2004 Liberty User Manual

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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each
rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-
facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant

restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.

You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps
and on the tether strap so that you can more easily
attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchor-
ages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over
the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat
cover material. Then lift the tether anchorage cover
directly behind the seat where you are placing the child
restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage,
being careful to route the tether strap to provide the
most direct path between the anchor and the child
restraint. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable
rear head restraints, raise the head restraint and, route
the tether strap under the head restraint and between
the two posts. Finally, tighten all three straps as you
push the child restraint rearward and downward into

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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