2023 JEEP CHEROKEE child restraint

SAFETY181
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
Sliding 2nd Row Seat:
The lower anchorages are round bars that are
found at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seatback. They are just visible when
you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

LATCH Anchorages — Sliding 2nd Row Seat

Fixed 2nd Row Seat:
The lower anchorages are round bars that are
found at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seatback, below the anchorage
symbols on the seatback. They are just visible
when you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

LATCH Anchorages — Fixed 2nd Row Seat

Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
There are tether strap anchorages behind each
rear seating position located on the back of the
seat.

Tether Anchorage Locations

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped
with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will
have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage.
Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing child
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The
tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top
tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is
attached to the anchorage.
Center Seat LATCH
Sliding 2nd Row Seat:
This vehicle has 5 lower LATCH anchorages in the rear
seat. Anchorages A and B are used for the right outboard
position behind the front passenger (1). Anchorages D and
E are used for the left outboard position behind the driver
(3). Anchorages C and D are used for the center seating
position (2). Do not
install a LATCH-compatible child
restraint using anchorages B and C. This is not a
LATCH–compatible position in your vehicle.
You can install up to two child seats using the LATCH
system at the same time. If you can fit three child
restraints in your vehicle, you must use the seat belt to
install the center child restraint and you must use the
LATCH anchors for position (3) behind the driver. You can
use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for
installing the third child seat in position (1) behind the
front passenger.
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Sliding Second Row Seat Lower Anchors

Options for installing two child seats using the LATCH
anchorages in this vehicle:

1. Right and left outboard seating positions (1 and 3):
Install the child seats in the right and left outboard
seating positions using lower anchorages A and B,
and D and E. Do not use the center seat anchorage,
C. If the child seats do not block the center seat belt
webbing and buckle, the center seat belt can be
used to restraint an occupant or child restraint in the
center seating position.

2. Right outboard and center seating positions (1 and 2): Install the first child seat in the right outboard
seating position using lower anchorages A and B.
Install the second child seat using the center
anchorages, C and D. Do not use the outer anchorage
closest to the opposite door, E. Do not use the
remaining left outboard seating position (3) for any
occupant. The center child restraint will block the
seat belt buckle for this position. Fixed 2nd Row Seat:
Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments
in the center seating position. Only install this type of child
restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints
with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be
installed in any rear seating position.

Fixed Second Row Seat LATCH Positions

Always follow the directions of the child restraint
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
WARNING!

Use anchorages C and D to install a LATCH-compat -
ible child restraint in the center seating position (2).
Do not
install a LATCH-compatible child restraint
using anchorages B and C. This is not a
LATCH-compatible position in your vehicle.
 A child restraint installed in the center position (2)
will block the seat belt buckle for the empty left
outboard seat behind the driver (3). Do not use this
seat for another occupant.
 Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint.
 If you are installing three child restraints next to each
other, you must use the seat belt and the center
tether anchor for the center position. You must use
the LATCH anchors to install the child seat in position
(3), behind the driver. You may use either the LATCH
anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing the
child seat in position (1), behind the front passenger.
For typical installation instructions, see
Úpage 183.
WARNING!
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint. If you are installing
LATCH-compatible child restraints next to each other,
you must use the seat belt for the center position. You
can then use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s
seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard
positions. For typical installation instructions, see
Úpage 183.

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SAFETY183
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint
If the selected seating position has a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat
belt, following the instructions below. See
Úpage 183 to
check what type of seat belt each seating position has.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more
easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchorages.

2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. If the second row seat can
be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or raise the
head restraint (if adjustable) to get a better fit. If the
rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the
vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most
position to make room for the child seat. You may
also move the front seat forward to allow more room
for the child seat.
3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected
seating position.
4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See
Úpage 185 for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Remove slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by
pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR
(ALR) Seat Belt:
When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child
restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used
by other occupants or being used to secure child
restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play
with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before
installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle
the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the
child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the
child restraint installation, instead of buckling it behind
the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child
restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat
belt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts
are not toys and that they should not play with them.
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt.
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be
“switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing
out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract
back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a
clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the
retractor. See the “Automatic Locking Mode” description
Úpage 165 for additional information on ALR.
Please see the table and the following sections for more
information.
WARNING!
 Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH
anchorages can lead to failure of the restraint. The
child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when
installing an infant or child restraint.
 Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand
only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The
child could be badly injured or killed.
 Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing
Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations (Sliding Seat) Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations (Fixed Seat)

ALR — Switchable Locking Retractor
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
ALR — Switchable Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using
the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward-facing child restraint? Weight limit of the
Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a
forward-facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child
restraint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed, if
the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? YesThe head restraints can be removed in every seating position if they interfere
with the installation of the child restraint
Úpage 32.
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of
the child restraint? No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor.

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SAFETY185
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt.

1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating
position. If the second row seat can be reclined, you
may recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint
(if adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear seat can
be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you
may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make
room for the child seat. You may also move the front
seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child
restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt
path. 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click.”
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt
webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing
to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any
webbing. If the retractor is not
locked, repeat step 5.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect
the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the
tether strap. See
Úpage 185 for directions to attach
a tether anchor.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top
Tether Anchorage

1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether
anchorage. If the seat can be moved, you may need
to move the seat forward to provide better access to
the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether
anchorage for that seating position, move the child
restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is
available.

WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The
child could be badly injured or killed.
 Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
WARNING!
Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to
any location in front of the car seat, including the seat
frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether
strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage
that is approved for that seating position, located
behind the top of the vehicle seat. See
Úpage 179 for
the location of approved tether anchorages in your
vehicle.
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2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.
If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where
possible, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the two posts. If not possible,
lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap
around the outboard side of the head restraint.

Tether Anchorage Locations

3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
SAFETY TIPS
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
TRANSPORTING PETS
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat
belts.
CONNECTED VEHICLES
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept
information and private communications without your
consent. For further information, refer to “Data Collection
& Privacy” in your Uconnect Radio Instruction Manual or
“Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity”
Úpage 75.
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 seatbacks as you remove slack
in the strap.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup 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.
WARNING!
WARNING!
It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible
outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are breached. It may
be possible that vehicle systems, including safety
related systems, could be impaired or a loss of vehicle
control could occur that may result in an accident
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Care And Maintenance ................................................ 250
Cargo Area Cover ............................................................59
Cargo Compartment ....................................................... 59
Cargo Load Floor ............................................................. 59
Cargo Tie-Downs ............................................................. 59
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 140
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............................50
Certification Label ........................................................ 113
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 191
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 236
Chassis Fluids And Lubricants .................................... 257
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........75
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 186
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 186
Child Restraint.............................................................. 176
Child Restraints
Booster Seats.......................................................... 178
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt................. 183
Infant And Child Restraints .................................... 177Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............. 179Older Children And Child Restraints ...................... 177
Seating Positions .................................................... 178
Clean Air Gasoline........................................................ 254
Cleaning Wheels ..................................................................... 245
Climate Control ............................................................... 45
Cold Weather Operation .................................................77
Compact Spare Tire ..................................................... 245
Console Storage ....................................................................... 50
Contract, Service .......................................................... 260
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ......................... 224
Cooling System............................................................. 222 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................... 223Coolant Level .......................................................... 224 Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 256
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 224
Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................223
Inspection ...................................................... 223
, 224
Points To Remember............................................... 224
Pressure Cap ...........................................................224
Radiator Cap ............................................................224 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........................223
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 250
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...................................... 90 Cruise Light .............................................................. 74
, 75
Customer Assistance ....................................................258
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 126
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 40
Defroster, Windshield ...................................................187
De-Icer, Remote Start ..................................................... 19 Diagnostic System, Onboard.......................................... 75
Dipsticks Oil (Engine)............................................................... 214
Disable Vehicle Towing................................................. 205
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....................................224
Door Ajar.......................................................................... 69 Door Ajar Light ................................................................ 69
Door Locks Automatic ............................................................ 23
, 24
Doors ............................................................................... 20
Driver Memory Settings .................................................. 26
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................................................... 28 Driving ...........................................................................123
EEasy Entry Seats ............................................................. 31
Electric Brake Control System ..................................... 143 Anti-Lock Brake System .......................................... 143Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............................144
, 150
Electric Parking Brake.................................................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets ................................................. 51 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 145
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................... 69
Emergency SOS Emergency Call................................................ 189
Emergency Gas Can Refueling .................................... 202
Emergency, In Case Of Gear Selector Override ........................................... 203
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 189Jacking ..................................................................... 191Jump Starting .......................................................... 200
Tow Hooks ............................................................... 206
Emission Control System Maintenance ........................ 75
Engine ..................................................................212
, 213
Air Cleaner ............................................................... 216 Break-In Recommendations..................................... 78
Checking Oil Level ................................................... 214
Cooling ..................................................................... 222 Exhaust Gas Caution............................................... 188
Fails To Start ............................................................. 78
Flooded, Starting....................................................... 78
Fuel Requirements.................................................. 254
Jump Starting .......................................................... 200
Oil ............................................................................. 215 Oil Filler Cap ...................................................212
, 213
Oil Filter.................................................................... 216
Oil Reset .................................................................... 64

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Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...................... 140
Remote Starting
Exit Remote Start Mode ............................................18
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .........19
Uconnect Settings...................................................... 19
Remote Starting System.................................................18
Replacement Keys ..........................................................15 Replacement Tires ....................................................... 243
Reporting Safety Defects............................................. 261
Restraints, Child ........................................................... 176
Restraints, Head ............................................................. 32
Roll Over Warning ............................................................. 8
Roof Type Carrier ............................................................60
Rotation, Tires .............................................................. 248
SSafety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................................... 187
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................................... 188
Safety Defects, Reporting............................................ 261
Safety Information, Tire ............................................... 235
Safety Tips .................................................................... 186
Schedule, Maintenance............................................... 208
Seat Belt Reminder.........................................................68 Seat Belts ............................................................ 159
, 187
Adjustable Shoulder Belt........................................ 162
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ................. 162
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.......... 162
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........................ 165
Child Restraints ...................................................... 176
Energy Management Feature ................................ 165
Extender .................................................................. 164
Front Seat..............................................159
, 160, 161
Inspection................................................................ 187 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................................. 161
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................................ 162
Lap/Shoulder Belts ................................................. 160
Operating Instructions............................................. 161Pregnant Women..................................................... 165Pretensioners .......................................................... 165
Rear Seat ................................................................. 160
Reminder ................................................................. 159
Seat Belt Extender...................................................164
Seat Belt Pretensioner ............................................165
Untwisting Procedure .............................................. 162
Seat Belts Maintenance ............................................... 251
Seats................................................................................ 28 Adjustment.......................................................... 28
, 30
Easy Entry .................................................................. 31
Head Restraints......................................................... 32
Heated........................................................................ 31
Memory ...................................................................... 26
Rear Folding............................................................... 28
Tilting .......................................................................... 28
Vented ........................................................................ 32
Ventilated ................................................................... 32
Security Alarm .......................................................... 20
, 70
Arm The System......................................................... 20
Disarm The System ................................................... 20
Selec-Terrain ................................................................... 88 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................................................ 16
Sentry Key Replacement................................................ 15
Service Assistance........................................................ 258
Service Contract ...........................................................260
Service Manuals ...........................................................261
Settings ......................................................................... 126
Shift Lever Override ...................................................... 203 Shifting
Automatic Transmission ........................................... 81
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting Into PowerTransfer Unit Neutral (N) ..........................122
, 123
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................................................... 122
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................................................... 123
Shoulder Belts .............................................................. 160
Side Distance Warning System ................................... 104
Side View Mirror Adjustment ......................................... 34 Signals, Turn .......................................................... 74
, 188
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ........................................... 246
Snow Tires .................................................................... 244
Spare Tires ...........................................................244
, 245
Speed Control Cancel ........................................................................ 92
Resume...................................................................... 91
Starting............................................................................ 77 Button ........................................................................ 16
Cold Weather............................................................. 77
Engine Fails To Start ................................................. 78
Remote ...................................................................... 18
Starting Procedures ....................................................... 77 Steering Tilt Column................................................................. 24
Wheel, Heated .................................................... 24
, 25
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................................... 140
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ..... 140
Stop/Start ................................................................ 74
, 89
Storage ..................................................................... 49, 50
Console ...................................................................... 50
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.............................. 50
Storage, Vehicle..................................................... 48
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