warning JEEP WAGONEER 2023 Owner's Manual

34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT FORWARD/REAR -
WARD ADJUSTMENT
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat
near the floor and release it when the seat is at the
desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward
and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat
adjusters have latched.

Rear Seat Adjustment Bar

SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT RECLINE ADJUST -
MENT
To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat. Then, push the seat
rearward to the desired position and release the lever. To
return the seatback to its normal position, lean forward
and lift the lever. To ensure the seatback is latched, use
body pressure to lean forward and rearward.

Rear Seat Recline Lever

To recline the center seat, pull the recline strap located on
the seatback, and move forward or backward as desired.
Release the strap when the desired seat position has
been reached.

Center Seat Recline Strap

SECOND ROW BENCH FOLD FLAT SEAT
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some rear seating room.
NOTE:Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
position the front seat to its mid-track position especially
if the seat is equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment. Also,
be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi -
tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down
easily.
To lower the seatback, pull upward on the recline lever
located on the outboard side of the seat, and let the
seatback fold forward automatically.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.

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Second Row Bench Seat Folded Flat

To lower the center seatback, pull the recline strap,
located on the left side of the seatback, and let the
seatback fold forward automatically.

Center Seat Recline Strap

To raise the seatback, fold the seatback up into its original
position and lock it into place.
SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT EASY ACCESS FOR
THIRD ROW
The second row bench seats can slide forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Press the easy entry button located on the outboard side
of the seatback. Once pressed, the seat will pitch forward,
allowing the seat to slide forward.

Bench Seat Easy Entry Button

To return the seat to a sitting position, push the seatback
rearward until the seat locks.
Emergency Straps
In the event that the vehicle loses power, the Easy Entry
buttons will not function. There are emergency straps
located on the back of the second row outboard seats to
allow the third row occupants to manually fold the seats
flat to exit the vehicle.

Emergency Straps

Pull the emergency straps to fold the second row seat flat.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability for
child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
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Second Row Captain’s Chairs —
If Equipped
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FORWARD/
REARWARD ADJUSTMENT
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat
near the floor and release it when the seat is at the
desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward
and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat
adjusters have latched.

Rear Seat Adjustment Bar

SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS RECLINE
ADJUSTMENT
To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat. Then, push the seat
rearward to the desired position and release the lever.
To return the seatback to its normal position, lean forward
and lift the lever. To ensure the seatback is latched, use
body pressure to lean forward and rearward.

Rear Seat Recline Lever

SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FOLD FLAT
SEATS
The second row seatbacks can be folded flat to
carry cargo.
NOTE:Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
position the front seat to its mid-track position especially
if the seat is equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment. Also,
be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi -
tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down
easily. Pull upward on the recline lever located on the outboard
side of each second row seat, and let the seatback fold
forward automatically.

Second Row Captain’s Chair Folded Flat

To Raise The Rear Seats
Fold the seatbacks upward to their original position, and
lock them into place.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability for
child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.

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To raise the seat, pull the seatback up and push back to
lock it into place. You can also use the return straps in the
rear cargo area, on the back of the seat.

Return Straps

To recline the seat, pull the recline straps, located on the
sides of the seat.

Recline Straps

POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
Wagoneer models will be equipped with 8-way power
driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches
are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two
switches that control the movement of the seat cushion
and the seatback.

Wagoneer Power Seat Switches

Grand Wagoneer models will be equipped with 20-way
power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat
switches are located on the driver and front passenger
door panels near the door handles. These switches control
the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Grand Wagoneer Power Seat Switches

WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability for
child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
1 — Seat Switch
2 — Seatback Switch
1 — Front Headrest Adjustment Switch
2 — Power Massage Switch
3 — Decrease Back/Thigh Bolster & Lumbar Switch
4 — Increase Back/Thigh Bolster & Lumbar Switch
5 — Upper Seatback Switch
6 — Seatback Recline Switch
7 — Seat Switch (Multiple Functions)
8 — Cushion Extender Switch

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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of seat switch, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in two
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front of
the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push the seatback recline switch forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
For Grand Wagoneer models, the angle of the upper
seatback can also be adjusted forward or rearward. Push
the upper seatback switch forward or rearward, and the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
Power Seat Bolster Adjustment —
If Equipped
In Grand Wagoneer models, the front driver and
passenger seatback and seat cushion bolsters can be
extended outward, or retracted inward by using the (+)
and (–) adjustment switches on the door panel. The
bolsters can also be adjusted directly in the Front Comfort
And Convenience Display or the Uconnect display.
Push the (+) switch to extend the bolsters, or push the (–)
switch to retract the bolsters.

Seat Bolster Adjustment Switches

WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
 Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury
or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat
belt.
 Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede
its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.
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When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry and Easy
Exit positions are stored in each memory setting profile
Úpage 31.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the
vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit
feature is enabled or disabled through the programmable
features in the Uconnect system
Úpage 197.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped
If equipped, the power recline switch for the third row
seats is located on the trim panel next to the seat. This
switch adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward for
occupant comfort.

Third Row Power Recline Switch

The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push and hold the forward or rearward button.
The seat will move in the direction of the button push.
Release the button when the desired position is released.
Rear Seat Power Folding Seatbacks —
If Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the
right rear trim panel inside the cargo area, as part of a
switch bank.
The switch bank allows multiple power folding positions
for the second and third row seats.
The second row seats can be folded using these switches,
while the third row can be folded or unfolded.
WARNING!
 Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
 Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
 Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
Do not place the seat belt webbing behind the third
row stow clip when using the seat belt to restrain an
occupant. The seat belt will not be positioned prop -
erly on the occupant and they could be more seri -
ously injured in an accident as a result.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede
its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path.
WARNING!
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The massage type and intensity level status will be
synchronized between the main Uconnect display and the
Front Comfort and Convenience Display.
The selected settings will save in the system’s memory
when turned off, and will resume the next time the system
is turned on.
NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with a selectable back/cushion
feature for massage seats, the massage feature can
be deselected for either the seatback or seat cushion.
If both options are deselected, massage will turn off.
 The engine must be running for the power seatback
massage to operate.
 The massage feature will turn off after 20 minutes of
use. However, if the massage type or intensity level is
changed, the timer then resets.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons are
located on the sides of the radio or within the
Uconnect system. You can access the controls
through the Climate screen.
 Press the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting
on.
 Press the heated seat button a second time to turn the
MED setting on.
 Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the
LO setting on.
 Press the heated seat button a fourth time to turn the
heating elements off.
The heating elements can be turned on in the seatback
only, seat cushion only, or both. Press the seat image on
the touchscreen or push the seat zone button on the side
of the radio to cycle through these seat zones. An LED will
illuminate next to the selected zone(s). If equipped with
touchscreen buttons, the selected zones will be
highlighted on the seat image.
NOTE:
 Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
 The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
 The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator
changes it.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see
Úpage 23.
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
The two second row outboard seats may be
equipped with heated seats. There are two
heated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats
independently. The heated seat switches for each heater
are located on the rear of the center console.
If equipped with a Rear Comfort And Convenience Display,
heated seat settings can be selected within the display
Úpage 69.
You can choose from HI, MED, LO, or OFF heat settings.
Indicator lights in each switch illuminate indicating the
level of heat in use.
 Push the heated seat switch once to turn the HI setting
on.
 Push the heated seat switch a second time to turn the
MED setting on.
 Push the heated seat switch a third time to turn the
LO setting on.
 Push the heated seat switch a fourth time to turn the
heating elements off.WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus -
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
 Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
WARNING!
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The level of heat selected will stay on until the operator
changes it.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
VENTILATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Located in the seat cushion and seatback are fans that
draw the air from the passenger compartment and move
air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep
the occupant cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
Front Ventilated Seats
The ventilated seats control buttons are
located on the sides of the radio or within the
Uconnect system. The fans operate at three
speeds: HI, MED and LO.
 Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI.
 Press the ventilated seat button a second time to
choose MED.
 Press the ventilated seat button a third time to choose
LO.
 Press the ventilated seat button a fourth time to turn
the ventilation off.
The fans can be turned on in the seatback only, seat
cushion only, or both. Press the seat image on the
touchscreen or push the seat zone button on the side of
the radio to cycle through these seat zones. An LED will
illuminate next to the selected zone(s). If equipped with
touchscreen buttons, the selected zones will be
highlighted on the seat image.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to
operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see
Úpage 23.
Rear Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
The two second row outboard seats may be
equipped with ventilated seats. The rear
ventilated seat control switches are located on
the rear of the center console and allow the
rear passengers to operate the seats independently.
If equipped with a Rear Comfort And Convenience Display,
ventilated seat settings can be selected within the display
Úpage 69.
You can choose from HI, MED, LO, or OFF fan speed.
Indicator lights in each switch illuminate indicating the
level of fan speed in use.
 Push the ventilated seat switch once to choose HI.
 Push the ventilated seat switch a second time to
choose MED.
 Push the ventilated seat switch a third time to choose
LO.
 Push the ventilated seat switch a fourth time to turn
the ventilation off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to
operate.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by
restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
Front Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with front four-way driver and
passenger head restraints.
The Wagoneer is equipped with manual four-way head
restraints, and the Grand Wagoneer is equipped with
power four-way head restraints with adjustable wings.
If your vehicle is equipped with manual front head
restraints, to raise the head restraint, push the
adjustment button, located on the left side of the head
restraint, and pull upward on the head restraint. To lower
the head restraint, push the adjustment button, and push
downward on the head restraint.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a crash.
 Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.

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Grand Wagoneer front power head restraints are also
equipped with adjustable wings, located on the outer
left-hand and right-hand front face of the head restraint.

Adjustable Wing (Left-Hand Side Shown)

To adjust the wings for additional comfort and support,
pull forward on the wings. To return the wings, push the
wings rearward to the flat position.

Wing Adjustment
Wing Extended (Left-Hand Side Shown)

NOTE:The head restraints should only be removed by qualified
technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head
restraints require removal, see an authorized dealer.
Head Restraints — Second Row Captain’s
Chairs
If the second row is equipped with captain’s chairs, the
head restraints are not adjustable or removable. They
automatically fold forward when the seatback is folded,
and do not return to their normal position when the
seatback is raised. After returning the seatback to its
upright position after a folding operation, raise the head
restraint until it locks in place.
The driver can also fold the second row outboard head
restraints through the radio, for improved visibility when
the vehicle is in REVERSE and there are no occupants in
the seats.
Press the Headrest Fold button within the
Controls menu of the Uconnect system to
power fold the second row outboard head
restraints.
NOTE:
The head restraints must be raised manually when
occupying the second row.
 Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the
second row seats.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a crash.
 Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a crash.

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Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
If the second row is equipped with a bench seat, the head
restraints on the outboard seats are not adjustable or
removable. They automatically fold forward when the
seatback is folded, and do not return to their normal
position when the seatback is raised. After returning the
seatback to its upright position after a folding operation,
raise the head restraint until it locks in place.
The driver can also fold the second row outboard head
restraints through the radio, for improved visibility when
the vehicle is in REVERSE, and there are no occupants in
the seats.
Press the Headrest Fold button within the
Controls menu of the Uconnect system to
power fold the second row outboard head
restraints.
NOTE:
The head restraints must be raised manually when
occupying the second row.
 Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the
second row seats. The center head restraint has one adjustment position,
and can be adjusted up, when the seat is occupied, or
down for storage. To adjust this head restraint, push the
adjustment button, located on the base of the head
restraint, while pulling upward or pushing downward until
it locks into place.
NOTE:The center head restraint is not removable.

Center Seat Head Restraint Adjustment Button

NOTE:For information on child restraint tethering, see Úpage 256.
Third Row Head Restraints
The head restraint in the center position can be raised and
lowered for tether routing or height adjustment
Úpage 256.

Center Head Restraint Adjustment Button

NOTE:The center head restraint should only be removed by qual
-
ified technicians, for service purposes only. If the head
restraint requires removal, see an authorized dealer.

Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
WARNING!
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event
of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a colli -
sion.
WARNING!
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