key JEEP WAGONEER 2023 Owner's 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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INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the instrument panel.

Glove Compartment Release Handle

To open the glove compartment, pull the release handle.
The glove compartment also has a lock cylinder that can
be locked/unlocked with the emergency key (located
inside the key fob)
Úpage 18.
NOTE:When valet parking your vehicle, remove the emergency
key from the key fob, as it will open the safe.
Front Center Console
The front center console contains both an upper and a
lower storage area.
To open the lower storage compartment, push the release
button and lift up.

Lower Storage Compartment Release Button

To open the upper storage compartment, pull the sliding
tab backwards to slide the door open.

Upper Storage Compartment Sliding Tab

Sunglasses Bin Door
At the front of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage
compartment access is a “push/push” design. Push the
chrome pad on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on
the door to close.
From the fully closed position, push the chrome pad on the
door once to fully open the sunglasses bin.
From the fully open position, raise the door back up 3/4th
of the way and release to achieve the conversation mirror
position.
NOTE:From the conversation mirror position, do not pull the door
fully open because it will damage the door. The door must
be put back in the closed position before fully opening it.

Sunglasses Bin Door

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CENTER CONSOLE COOLER —
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F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a console cooler
located in the front center console.

Center Console Cooler Button

Press the cooler button once to turn on the cooler. The
LED will illuminate.
Press the button a second time to turn the cooler off. The
LED will turn off.
CENTER CONSOLE SAFE — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
safe to store your valuables. The safe is
located inside of the front center
console. There is a keypad on the safe that consists of six buttons.
The first five buttons have numbers you can select to
create the lock code, while the sixth button is the Door
Open button.

Center Console Safe

The safe can be used as locked or unlocked storage.
The color of the keypad indicates the lock mode of the
safe:

White: Unlocked
 Red: Locked
 Pink: Lock code programming mode
To open the safe while it is in the unlocked
mode, simply press the Door Open button on
the keypad. You can program a lock code by performing the following
procedure:

1. Press and hold the Door Open button for two
seconds. The keypad will flash pink, and then turn
solid pink.

2. Using the keypad, enter a 6-digit code. The keypad will flash red, and then turn solid red.
3. Close the lid of the safe, and the safe will lock.
To open the locked safe, use the keypad to enter the
previously programmed 6-digit code, and then press the
Door Open button. After pressing the Door Open button,
the keypad turns white briefly to open the safe door.

Open Center Console Safe

1 — Emergency Override Location
2 — Keypad
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The keypad will then turn red again, and return to the
locked mode when the safe lid is closed.
NOTE:The keypad will flash red if an incorrect lock code is
entered. If the incorrect code is entered ten times in a row,
the user will be locked out from further attempts for
approximately 30 minutes.
To revert the safe back to the unlocked mode:

1. Enter the programmed 6-digit code.

2. Press and hold the Door Open button for two
seconds. The keypad will flash red and change to
pink.
3. Enter the 6-digit code and press the Door Open button. The keypad will flash white.
Once this procedure is completed, the safe will no longer
lock when the lid is closed.
Lock Code Override
If you forget the 6-digit code, there is a way to override the
code, using the emergency key stored inside your key fob:

1. Remove the emergency key from the key fob

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page 18.

2. Use the emergency key to open the safe door.
3. Press and hold the reset button, located under the lid, for two seconds.

Reset Button Location

The safe will return to the unlocked mode.
NOTE:When valet parking your vehicle, remove the emergency
key from the key fob, as it will open the safe.
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED
Sun screens are available for the second row seating
windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels, and the
tops of the windows are equipped with hooks that the sun
screens attach to when pulled up.
Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue
pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the
window.
Once the screen is completely to the top of the window,
extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks
attached to the top of the window.

Sun Screen Extended

To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to
disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the
base sill.
USB/AUX CONTROL
This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged
into one of the USB ports, located in the center stack of
the instrument panel.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port will activate
Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® features, if equipped.
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® can also be activated
wirelessly. For further information, refer to “Android
Auto™” or “Apple CarPlay®” in the Uconnect Radio
Instruction Manual.

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If equipped, in the third rows, a set of two USB ports can
be used to charge a device. These ports are charge only.

Third Row USB Ports
Third Row USB Ports

NOTE:Charge unsupported devices with the charge only USB
ports. If an unsupported device is plugged into a Media
USB port, a message will display on the touchscreen that
the device is not supported by the system.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small
electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
The power outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a
“battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered.
Power outlets labeled with a key symbol are powered
when the ignition switch is in the ON position, while the
outlets labeled with a battery symbol are connected
directly to the battery and powered at all times.
NOTE:
All accessories connected to the battery powered
outlets should be removed or turned off when the
vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against
discharge.
 Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 W (13 Amp)
at 12 Volt. If the 160 W (13 Amp) power rating is
exceeded the fuse protecting the system needs to be
replaced.
 Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as
this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper
use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The front power outlet is located inside the storage area
on the center stack of the instrument panel, below the
climate controls.

Front Power Outlet

In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power
outlet located on the rear of the front center console.

Front Center Console Power Outlet

1 — Type C USB Port (Charge Only)
2 — Type A USB Port (Charge Only)
1 — Type A USB Port
2 — Type C USB Port
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WIRELESS CHARGING PAD —
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F EQUIPPED

Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15W 3A Qi wireless
charging pad located inside of the storage area below the
climate controls. This charging pad is designed to
wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile phone. Qi is a
standard that allows wireless charging of your mobile
phone.
Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi wireless
charging. If the phone is not equipped with Qi wireless
charging functionality, an aftermarket sleeve or a
specialized back plate can be purchased from your mobile
phone provider or a local electronics retailer. Please see
your phone’s owner’s manual for further information.
The wireless charging pad is equipped with an anti-slip
mat to hold your mobile phone in place, and an LED
indicator light. LED Indicator Status:

No Light: Charging pad is idle or searching for a device.
 Blue Light: Device is detected and is charging.
 Red Light/Flashing: Internal error or foreign object is
detected.
Important Notes Regarding This Vehicle’s Wireless
Charging Pad:
All vehicle doors must be closed, and the ignition in the
ON/RUN position, for the wireless charging pad to
operate.
 If the phone moves on the pad causing the red light to
illuminate, the phone will have to be picked up and
placed back on the charging pad to resume charging.
 Wireless charging is not as fast as when the phone is
connected to a wired charger.
 The phone’s protective case must be removed when
placed on the wireless charging pad.
 iPhone® 12 (including iPod®) is equipped with soft -
ware to protect the device from overheating. When the
software is active, the rate of charge is slowed down to
protect the device.
 Phones must always be placed on the wireless
charging pad within the outline shown on the pad so
that its charging parts connect with the charging coils
of the system. Movement of the phone during charging
may prevent or slow the rate of charge. 
Having multiple applications open on the phone while
charging will reduce the charging efficiency, and may
even shut down an application that is actively running
(i.e. Apple CarPlay®). This may also cause the phone to
overheat.
 Wireless chargers may implement certain methods to
prevent the phone from overheating during charging
such as slowing down the rate of charge. In certain
instances, the device may shut down for a brief period
of time (when the device reaches a certain tempera -
ture). If this happens, it does not mean there is a fault
with the wireless charing pad. This may just be a
protective measure to prevent damage to the phone.
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the charging pad
or within 6 inches (15 cm) of it. Doing so can cause
excessive heat buildup and damage to the fob. Placing
the fob in close proximity of the charging pad blocks the
fob from being detected by the vehicle and prevents the
vehicle from starting.
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WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
The power window controls, located on the driver's door
trim panel, operate the window movement for all four
power windows.
There is a single switch on the front passenger door and
rear passenger doors which operates the windows for only
that door.

Driver’s Door Power Window Switches

NOTE:
The power window switches remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition has been placed in the
OFF position. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel
this feature.
 The window controls will operate only when the
vehicle’s ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
Automatic Window Features
Both the driver and front passenger windows, and if
equipped, both rear windows, may have Auto-Down and
Auto-Up operations.
Auto-Down Feature
For windows equipped with the AUTO feature, push the
window switch down to the second detent, release, and
the window will go down automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down during the
Auto-Down operation, pull up or push down on the switch
briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
For windows equipped with the AUTO feature, lift the
window switch up to the second detent, and release; the
window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto-Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch briefly
and release it when you want the window to stop. If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-closure, it
will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the
obstacle and use the window switch again to close the
window.
NOTE:Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the
auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto-closure.
If this happens, pull the switch lightly and hold to close the
window manually.
Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window may
need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:
Front Doors

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

Rear Doors

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

2. Release the window switch, and within five seconds, pull the window switch up again for an additional two
seconds.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do
not let children play with power windows. Do not leave
the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Occupants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the windows while operating the
power window switches. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear
your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the
window path before closing.

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Opening And Closing The Sunroof
The sunroof has two programmed automatic stops for the
sunroof open position: a comfort stop position and a full
open position. The comfort stop position will minimize
wind buffeting in the interior. Express Open/Close
To open the sunroof, push OPEN on the sunroof switch
and release it within one-half second. The sunroof will
open to the comfort stop position and stop automatically.
Push and release OPEN again to continue to the full open
position.
To close the sunroof, push CLOSE on the sunroof switch
and release it within one-half second. The sunroof will
close automatically from any position.
During Express Open or Express Close operation, any
other actuation of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual Open/Close
To open the sunroof, push and hold OPEN on the sunroof
switch. The sunroof will open to the comfort stop position,
then automatically stop. Release the switch then push and
hold again to continue to the full open position.
To close the sunroof, push and hold CLOSE on the sunroof
switch.
Any release of the switch during open or close operation
will stop the sunroof movement in a partially open
position.
Express Venting The Sunroof
To vent the sunroof, push TILT on the vent switch and
release within one half second. The sunroof will open to
the vent position regardless of its initial position. During
Express Vent operation, any other actuation of the switch
will stop the sunroof.
NOTE:If the sunshade is in the closed position when Express/
Manual Open or Vent operation is initiated, the sunshade
will automatically open to the half open position prior to
the sunroof opening.
Opening And Closing The Power Sunshade
The sunshade has two programmed open positions: half
open and full open positions. When operating the
sunshade from the closed position, the sunshade will
always stop at the half open position regardless of express
or manual open operation. The switch must be pushed
again to continue on to full open position.
If the sunroof is open or vented, the sunshade cannot be
closed beyond the half open position. Pushing the
sunshade close switch when the sunroof is open/vented
and the sunshade is at half open position will first
automatically close the sunroof prior to the sunshade
closing.
Express Open/Close
To open the sunshade, push OPEN on the sunshade
switch and release it within one-half second, the
sunshade will open to the half open position and stop
automatically. Push and release OPEN again to continue
to open the sunshade to the full open position.
To close the sunshade, push CLOSE on the sunshade
switch and release it within one-half second.
During Express Open or Express Close operation, any
other actuation of the sunroof switches will stop the
sunshade in a partially open position.
WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible
to children. Do not leave the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™
Ignition in the ON/RUN position. Occupants, particu -
larly unattended children, can become entrapped by
the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury
or death.
 In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passengers are also
properly secured.
 Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.

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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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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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