Description And Operation: Description
The rear (also known as second row) seat for this vehicle is equipped with a Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) child restraint anchorage system for North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) markets. The LATCH system provides for the installation of suitable child restraints in certain seating positions without using the standard equipment seat belt provided for that seating position.
The rear seats in these vehicles are equipped with a fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchor (4) for all three rear seating positions. The three upper tether anchors are integral to the rear seat back frames. These anchors are each constructed from heavy-gauge steel wire loops that are securely welded onto the backs of each seat back frame, two for the left (1) rear seat back frame and one for the right (3) rear seat back frame. A label (2) imprinted with an icon representing a child restraint upper tether anchor is located on the seat back panels adjacent to each anchor location. The child restraint upper tether anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with their respective rear seat back frame.
Child restraint lower anchors (also known as ISOFIX anchors) are also provided for both outboard rear seating positions. A label (2) on each rear seat cover (1) clearly identifies the anchor locations. The lower anchors are integral to the rear seat cushion frames. These anchors are each constructed from a heavy-gauge steel wire loop that is securely welded to each seat cushion frame, four on each frame. The anchor loops are accessed from the front of their respective seats, near where the rear seat back meets the rear seat cushion (3). These lower anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with the rear seat cushion frame.
Vehicles manufactured for Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) markets are not equipped with the upper tether anchors, but do have the ISOFIX lower anchors.
To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or ineffective buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the Mopar® Parts Catalog. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.