Jeep Gladiator 2021 - Safety Tips; Transporting Passengers

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The Top Tether anchorages are located behind
each rear seating position. To attach the tether
strap of the child restraint:
1. Place the child restraint on the seat and
a
djust the tether strap so that it will reach
over the seat back, under the head
restraint and to the tether anchor directly
behind the seat.
2. Release the seat back by pulling the release
s
trap located on the top of the seat back to
provide room to reach the tether anchor.
3. Route the tether strap to provide the most
d
irect path between the anchorage and the
child seat. The tether strap should go
between the head restraint posts
underneath the head restraint. You may
need to adjust the head restraint (if
adjustable) to the upward position to pass
the tether strap underneath the head
restraint and between its posts.
4. Attach the hook to the wire anchorage on
t
he cab back wall (inside the opening
labeled with the tether anchorage symbol.)
5. Push the seat back rearward until the latch
e
ngages and no red indicator is showing on
the strap.
6. Tighten the tether strap according to the
c
hild seat manufacturer's instructions.
Tether Anchorage Locations
SAFETY TIPS
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
 An incorrectly anchored tether strap could
lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the
anchorage position directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
 If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear
seat, make sure the tether strap does not
slip into the opening between the seat-
backs as you remove slack in the strap.
WARNING!
 Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
 It is extremely 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.
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