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Lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure – Jeep 2015 Patriot - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

If the mini-latch and mini-buckle are not properly

connected when the seat belt is used by an occu-
pant, the seat belt will not be able to provide
proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury
in a collision.

When reattaching the mini-latch and mini-buckle,

ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. If the
webbing is twisted, follow the preceding proce-
dure to detach the mini-latch and mini-buckle,
untwist the webbing, and reattach the mini-latch
and mini-buckle.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/

shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the

anchor point.

2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch

plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180° to

create a fold that begins immediately above the latch

plate.

3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing.

The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of

the latch plate.

4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the

folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.

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