Passive entry JEEP WAGONEER 2023 User Guide

62GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Multicolor Ambient Lighting — If Equipped
The color of certain ambient lighting inside of the vehicle
can be selected within the Apps menu on the radio screen,
or within Uconnect Settings
Úpage 197. Brightness is
adjusted using the ambient light dimmer control on the
headlight switch.
Five colors can be selected for the following two zones
inside of the vehicle:
 Zone 1:
 Instrument panel decorative ambient lights
 Door panel decorative ambient lights
 Zone 2:
 Front seat footwell areas below the instrument
panel
 Lighting below the second row seats
 Map pocket lighting on all four door panels
These areas can be set to different colors, or if the SYNC
button is selected within the settings menu, all colored
lights will be set to the same color automatically.
NOTE:All other ambient lighting inside of the vehicle will remain
white, and the ambient light dimmer control switch will
adjust all ambient lighting at the same time.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
The Illuminated Entry feature allows you to activate the
low beam, parking lights, and side marker lights for 25
seconds when the vehicle is unlocked (through the key fob
or the Passive Entry door handles [if equipped]). This feature can be activated or deactivated through the
Uconnect Settings
Úpage 197.
NOTE:

When a door is open with the feature active, the activa -
tion of the lights is extended for five seconds.
 The feature is disabled when the vehicle is locked or
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right
side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated
by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever.

Windshield Wiper Operation

WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within
the wiper lever. Rotate the switch at the end of the lever
upward, to the first detent past the intermittent settings
for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the switch at the
end of the lever upward to the second detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper operation. To
turn the windshield wipers off, rotate the switch within the
lever all the way down to OFF.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make
a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles
desirable. Rotate the switch at the end of the wiper lever
to the first detent position, and then turn the switch at the
end of the lever to select the desired delay interval. There
are four delay settings, which allow you to regulate the
wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to
a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles.
The delay intervals will double in duration when the
vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
1 — Pull For Front Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
5 — Push Up For Mist
CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the
windshield wiper blades from returning to the parked
position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off,
and the blades cannot return to the parked position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.

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86GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CLOSING THE HOOD
In one continuous motion, pull down on the front edge of
the hood with moderate force until the angle is below the
crossover point (where the gas props are no longer
resisting) and let the hood continue to fall closed from its
own inertia.
LIFTGATE
TO UNLOCK/OPEN THE LIFTGATE
The power liftgate may be opened by pushing the liftgate
button on the key fob, pushing the liftgate button in the
cargo area, or by pushing the electronic liftgate release
handle
Úpage 167.
Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice within five
seconds to open the power liftgate. Once the liftgate is
open, pushing the button twice within five seconds a
second time will close the liftgate.

Liftgate Entry

NOTE:If all doors are programmed to unlock on first press within
Uconnect Settings Úpage 197, all doors will unlock when
you push the electronic liftgate release. If only the driver’s
door is programmed, only the liftgate will unlock when you
push the electronic liftgate release.
NOTE:
 Use the power door lock switch on either front door trim
panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate.
 The driver's door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock
the liftgate.
 The vehicle must be in PARK to utilize the liftgate open/
close button.
NOTE:The liftgate can also be opened manually by pushing the
electronic liftgate release handle and pulling upward in
one fluid motion.
TO LOCK/CLOSE THE LIFTGATE
There are several different ways to close the liftgate:
Manually (grab the liftgate closing handle and pull
downward)
 Key fob
 Hands-free (if equipped)
 Liftgate close button in the cargo area
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, pushing the Passive Entry button, located to the
left of the electronic liftgate release handle, will lock the
vehicle only.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
1 — Passive Entry Lock Button
2 — Electronic Liftgate Release Handle
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

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88GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:The activation zone is the same for vehicles equipped with
or without a trailer tow package.

Valid Kicking Motion

When a valid kicking motion is completed, the liftgate will
chime, the hazard lights will flash and the liftgate will open
after approximately one second, or close after
approximately three seconds. These settings can be
enabled or disabled through Uconnect Settings
Úpage 197.
NOTE:
Opening or closing the Hands-Free Liftgate requires a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the lift -
gate handle. If a valid Passive Entry key fob is not within
5 ft (1.5 m), the liftgate will not respond to any kicks,
and will perform inhibit chimes to inform the user about
the missing key fob.
 The distance from the rear fascia/bumper to the foot
shall be no more than 8 inches (20 cm) to be recog -
nized as a valid kick. 
The Hands-Free Liftgate feature may be turned on or
off through the Uconnect system
Úpage 197.
 The Hands-Free Liftgate feature should be turned off
during jacking, tire changing, manual car wash, and
vehicle service.
 The Hands-Free Liftgate feature can be activated by
any metallic object making a similar in-and-out motion
under the rear fascia/bumper, such as cleaning using
a metal broom.
 The Hands-Free Liftgate will only operate when the
transmission is in PARK.
 If anything obstructs the Hands-Free Liftgate while it is
opening or closing, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed/open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.
 The Hands-Free Liftgate will not open with the key fob
in the cupholder or anywhere inside the vehicle.
 There are pinch sensors attached to the side of the lift -
gate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these
strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open posi -
tion.
 If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop. If this occurs, the liftgate must be operated manu -
ally.
 The power liftgate will release, but not power open, in
temperatures below −12°F (−24°C). Be sure to
remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate
before opening the liftgate. 
If the liftgate is left open for an extended period of time
(approximately one hour), the liftgate may need to be
closed manually to reset power liftgate functionality.
NOTE:Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually
pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the liftgate
obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation
or reverse its direction.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
 If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.

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212MULTIMEDIA
Doors & Locks
When the Doors & Locks button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors.
NOTE:
The Auto Door Locks feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The Auto
Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled by an authorized dealer per written request of the customer. Please see an authorized dealer for service.
 Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.
Setting Name Description
Auto Door Locks This setting will allow you to change if the doors lock automatically when the vehicle
reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
Auto Unlock On Exit This setting will unlock the doors when any of the doors are opened from the inside.
Flash Lights With Lock This setting will allow you to turn the flashing of the lights when the Lock button is pushed
on the key fob on or off. Available settings are “On” and “Off”.
Sound Horn With Lock This setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed on the key fob. The “Off”
setting will not sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed. The “1st Press” setting
will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed once. The “2nd Press” setting will
sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed twice.
Sound Horn With Remote Start This setting will sound the horn when the remote start is activated from the key fob.
Remote Door Unlock, Door Lock/1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks This setting will change how many pushes of the Unlock button on the key fob are needed
to unlock all the doors. The “Driver Door” setting will only unlock the driver door on the
first push on the Unlock button. The “All Doors” setting will unlock all doors with only one
push of the Unlock button.
Passive Entry This setting will allow you to turn the Passive Entry feature (Keyless Enter ‘n Go™)
on or off.
Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob This setting will recall preset radio stations and driver seat position that have been linked
to the key fob.
Power Liftgate Alert This setting will chime an audible alert when the power liftgate is raising or lowering.
Selectable options are “On” and “Off”.

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386H
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................................ 290
Head Restraints .............................................................. 44
Head Up Display ........................................................... 105 Head Up Display (HUD
) — If Equipped
b
................106
Headlights
Automatic ...................................................................58
Cleaning................................................................... 368
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .......................58
Lights On Reminder ...................................................59
On With Wipers ..........................................................59
Passing ....................................................................... 58
Heads Up Display ......................................................... 105
Heated Mirrors ................................................................53 Heated Seats...................................................................43
Heated Steering Wheel...................................................31Heater, Engine Block ................................................... 122
Hill Descent Control ..................................................... 243
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..................................... 243
Hill Start Assist ............................................................. 244
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................................................... 182
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..................................53
Hood Prop ........................................................................85 Hood Release ..................................................................85
IIgnition .............................................................................20 Key Fob Battery Low Or Dead ...................................20
Key Fob Not Detected ...............................................20
Keyless Ignition..........................................................20
Keyless Push Button .................................................20
Push Button Ignition ..................................................20
Switch .........................................................................20 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................................................ 20
Inside Rearview Mirror ..........................................50
, 290
Instrument Cluster ............................................ 96, 98, 99
Display........................................................................ 99
Menu Items .............................................................. 104
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................................. 370
Integrated Trailer Brake Control ..................................186
Interior And Instrument Lights ....................................... 60 Interior Appearance Care ............................................. 369
Interior Lights .................................................................. 60
Interior Monitoring Camera ..........................................171
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............................... 62Inverter Power ......................................................................... 80
JJack Location ................................................................ 294
Jack Operation .............................................................. 296
Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions ...................... 293
Jacking Instructions ...................................................... 296
Jump Starting ................................................................ 300
KKey FobArm The System......................................................... 24
Disarm The System ................................................... 24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 20
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ......... 18
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ............ 20
Keyless Enter 'n Go™ ...................................................119 Passive Entry ............................................................. 27
Passive Entry Programming ...................................... 27 Keys ................................................................................. 16
Replacement ............................................................. 20
Sentry (Immobilizer) .................................................. 20
Know & Go ¹ ......................................................................9
LLane Change Assist ........................................................ 60 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................................................... 258
Latches ......................................................................... 289 Hood........................................................................... 85
Lead Free Gasoline ...................................................... 372
Leaks, Fluid................................................................... 289
Life Of Tires ................................................................... 359
Liftgate ............................................................................ 86 Closing ....................................................................... 86
Hands-Free ................................................................ 87
Opening............................................................... 86
, 87
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................................... 64
Light Bulbs .................................................................... 289
Lights ............................................................................. 289 Air Bag............................................................. 265
, 287
Ambient...................................................................... 62
Automatic Headlights ............................................... 58
Brake Assist Warning.............................................. 243
Brake Warning......................................................... 109
Bulb Replacement .................................................. 349
Cargo.......................................................................... 89
Cruise ....................................................................... 116
Daytime Running....................................................... 58
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................................. 57
, 61
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator .......... 110
Exterior.............................................................. 57
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Pages, Off Road ........................................................... 236
Paint Care ..................................................................... 368
Panic Alarm .....................................................................17
Parking Brake ...................................................... 112
, 122
ParkSense Front And Rear ........................................................ 154
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 160
ParkSense System, Rear ............................................. 154
Passenger Screen ........................................................ 221
Passive Entry ...................................................................27
Pedals, Adjustable ..........................................................49 Permissions .................................................................. 221
Pets ............................................................................... 287
Phone Storage.................................................................74Pinch Protection .............................................................. 85
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....................... 354
Power Brakes ..................................................................... 371
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................331
, 338, 343
Door Locks .................................................................27
Inverter ....................................................................... 80
Mirrors ........................................................................52
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 79
Seats...........................................................................38
Side Steps ..................................................................27
Steering .......................................................... 135
, 377
Sunroof ....................................................................... 83
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............................ 30
Windows .....................................................................82
Power Rear Seats............................................................41 Power Seats
Down .......................................................................... 39
Forward ...................................................................... 39
Rearward.................................................................... 39
Up ............................................................................... 39
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 263
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 293
Pretensioners Seat Belts................................................................. 263
QQuadra-Lift ....................................................................132
Quadra-Trac ........................................................ 129, 130
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 358
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 327
RadioSound Setting .......................................................... 216
Radio Operation ............................................................238
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 221
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ......................................... 63
Rear Air Conditioning...................................................... 69
Rear Axle (Differential) ................................................. 330
Rear Camera ....................................................... 170
, 175
Rear Cross Path ............................................................249
Rear ParkSense System............................................... 154
Rear Seat Entertainment ............................................. 228 Rear Seat Reminder ..................................................... 240
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................................................... 64
Recreational Towing ..................................................... 190
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 373
Refrigerant .................................................................... 321
Release, Hood ................................................................ 85
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 257
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 22
Remote Keyless Entry .................................................... 16 Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 24
Disarm The Alarm ..................................................... 24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...................... 221
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode............................................ 23
Remote Starting System ................................................ 22 Replacement Bulbs ...................................................... 349
Replacement Keys ......................................................... 20
Replacement Tires ....................................................... 360
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................. 381
Restraints, Child ........................................................... 275
Restraints, Head............................................................. 44
Roll Over Warning........................................................... 10
Roof Luggage Rack ........................................................ 91Rotation, Tires .............................................................. 366

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Trailer Towing ............................................................... 178Hitches .................................................................... 182
Minimum Requirements ........................................ 185
Tips .......................................................................... 189
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................................... 185
Wiring....................................................................... 188
Trailer Weight ............................................................... 182
Transfer Case ............................................................... 330 Fluid ......................................................................... 377
Maintenance ........................................................... 330
Transmission ................................................................ 126 Automatic ....................................................... 126
, 329
Fluid ......................................................................... 377
Maintenance ........................................................... 329
Shifting .................................................................... 125
Transporting Pets ......................................................... 287
Tread Wear Indicators ................................................. 359
Turn Signals.................................................................. 116
UUconnect ....................................................................... 196
Uconnect Settings ........................................................ 197 Customer Programmable Features ................... 27
, 30
Passive Entry Programming ............................... 27, 30
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......................................... 366 Universal Garage Door Opener (Home
Link®)
b
.....53
Unleaded Gasoline ....................................................... 372
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ..................................260
USB Ports ........................................................................ 76
VVanity Mirrors .................................................................. 50
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................ 371
Vehicle Loading................................................... 178
, 354
Vehicle Maintenance ....................................................318
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ................................. 10
Vehicle Security Alarm .................................................... 24 Vehicle Settings ............................................................197
Vehicle Storage ............................................................. 368
Voice Command.............................................................. 48
Voice Recognition System (VR) ...................................... 48
WWarning Flashers, Hazard............................................ 290
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ..... 112
Warnings, Roll Over ........................................................ 10Warranty Information ................................................... 380
Washers, Windshield ............................................ 62
, 317
Washing Vehicle ........................................................... 368
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ......................................... 362
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim.......................................... 362
Wind Buffeting ................................................................ 83
Window Fogging ............................................................. 72
Windows.......................................................................... 82 Power ......................................................................... 82
Reset Auto-Up............................................................ 82
Windshield Defroster ................................................... 288
Windshield Washers ............................................. 62
, 317
Fluid ......................................................................... 317
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................................. 324
Windshield Wipers.......................................................... 62
Wipers Blade Replacement ......................................... 324
Wipers, Intermittent ....................................................... 62 Wipers, Rain Sensitive ................................................... 63
Wireless Charging Pad ................................................... 81
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