2009 JEEP COMMANDER child lock

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 anchorages. Next
attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the
anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.
Then, locate the tether anchorage 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. Finally, tighten all three
straps as you push the child restraint rearward and
downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belts
The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch-
ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are
designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If
the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the
shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the
belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight,
however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary.
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If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor, pull the
belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you
to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all
extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to
the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the
lap portion about the child restraint. Refer to “Automatic
Locking Mode” earlier in this section.
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.
If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latchplate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
To attach a child restraint tether strap:
Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
Tether Strap Mounting
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To Raise Rear Seat
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Detach pull strap from back of seat, and pull seatback
upward until it locks into place. Reattach strap.3. Close the tailgate.WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously
injured in an accident. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
Pull Strap
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NOTE:The Brake Warning Light indicates only that the
parking brake is applied. It does not indicate the degree
of brake application.
Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and
the shift lever is in the PARK position. When parking on
a hill, you should apply the parking brake before placingthe shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
move the shift lever out of PARK.
WARNING!
•Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage
or injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission
in PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.
•Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dan-
gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake or the shift lever. Do
not leave the key in the ignition. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 319
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Cargo Load Floor........................ 178
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 378
Cellular Phone........................88,270
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 464
Certification Label....................... 378
Chains, Tire............................ 354
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 401
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 339
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 419
Checks, Safety........................... 75
Child Restraint....................64,65,69,71
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............68,69
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Climate Control......................... 271
Clock........................220,234,237,247
Cold Weather Operation................... 294
Command View Skylights.................. 172
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 270Compact Spare Tire...................... 349
Compass.............................. 210
Compass Calibration..................... 210
Compass Variance....................... 211
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 206
Connector
UCI ................................ 257
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 257
Console, Overhead....................... 162
Contract, Service........................ 489
Cooling System......................... 431
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 433
Coolant Capacity...................... 465
Coolant Level......................... 435
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 435
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 432
Inspection........................... 431
Points to Remember.................... 436
Pressure Cap......................... 434
498 INDEX

Interior Lights.......................144,147
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 149
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 175
Jack Location........................... 402
Jack Operation.......................401,404
Jacking Instructions...................... 404
Jump Starting.......................... 409
Key, Programming........................ 19
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17
Key-In Reminder......................... 17
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keyless Go.......................14,209,292
Keys................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)....................68,69
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 367
Leaks, Fluid............................ 76
Life of Tires............................ 352
Liftgate................................ 37
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 180
Lights..............................76,140
Airbag............................61,193
Alarm............................... 75
Anti-Lock........................... 193
Automatic Headlights................... 141
Back-Up............................ 462
Battery Saver......................... 145
Brake Assist Warning................... 336
Brake Warning........................ 191
Bulb Replacement...................... 458
Center Mounted Stop................... 464
504 INDEX

Loading Vehicle......................... 378
Tires ............................... 342
Locks................................. 29
Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 29
Power Door........................... 30
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................68,69
Lubrication, Body....................... 427
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 181
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 425
Maintenance Procedures................... 422
Maintenance Schedule.................... 470
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................193,419
Manual, Service......................... 491Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 134
Memory Seat........................... 134
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 134
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 206
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 87
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 87
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 356
Mopar Parts.........................421,490
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 323
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 140
506 INDEX