2005 JEEP WRANGLER seats

WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Children Too Large for Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
•Make sure that the child is seated upright in the seat.
•The lap belt portion should be low on the hips and as
snug as possible.
•Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.
•If the shoulder belt contacts the child’s face or neck,
move the child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
arm or behind their back.
Transporting Pets
Airbags 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 in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors...............................50
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................50
▫
Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped
....................50
▫Compass Calibration....................52
▫Outside Mirrors.......................54

Seats.................................55
▫Front Seat Adjustment...................55
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline...........56▫Tilting Front Seats......................57
▫Fold And Tumble Rear Seat...............57
▫Removing The Rear Seat.................58
▫Replacing The Rear Seat.................59

To Open And Close The Hood..............60

Lights................................61
▫Interior Lights........................61
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............62
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WARNING!
•Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
right side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object.
•Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror.
SEATS
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Front Seat Adjustment
Move seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be
sure the latch engages fully.
Front Seat Adjuster Bar
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Tilting Front Seats
Push the lever upward on the seatback to tilt the entire
seat forward.
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat
To expand the cargo area:
1. Slide seat belts through the seat cushions into the
cargo area.
2. Lift the seatback release lever and fold seatback for-
ward.
Front Seat Tilt Lever
Rear Seat Release Lever
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3. Slowly flip the entire seat forward.
4. When completed, return seat to it’s normal position.Removing the Rear Seat
WARNING!
•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 seri-
ously 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.
•First fold the rear seat forward following steps 1
through 3 under “Fold and Tumble Rear Seat” in this
section.
Folding Rear Seat
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•Press down on release bar on each side, and pull seat
out and away from lower bracket.
•Remove seat from the vehicle.
Replacing the Rear Seat
Reverse steps for removing the seat. Be certain to pull the
seat belts between the seat cushion and seatback. Position
them for passenger use.
WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury, passen-
gers should not be seated in the rear cargo area
with the rear seat folded down or removed from
the vehicle.
•The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
Release Bar Location
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WARNING!
To use your brakes and decelerate more safely, follow these tips:
•Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal. This
could overheat the brakes and result in unpredictable braking
action, longer stopping distances, or brake damage.
•When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause
brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid repeated heavy
braking by downshifting the transmission whenever possible.
•Do not downshift on icy or slippery roads, because engine braking
may cause skidding and loss of control.
•Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, which could
cause rear wheels to spin and result in loss of vehicle control. Be
especially careful while driving on slippery roads, in close-quarter
maneuvering, parking or stopping. Remember, always engage
4-wheel drive when driving on slippery roads.
•Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially when roads are wet
or slushy. A wedge of water can build up between the tire tread and the
road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking
ability, and control. Under such conditions, engage 4-wheel drive.
•After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes may become
wet, resulting in poor performance and unpredictable braking
action. Dry the brakes by gentle, intermittent pedal action while
driving at very slow speeds.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change
the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid
loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these
guidelines:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor, and locate
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too
much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind
the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a danger-
ous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
•The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use
seat belts.
•On hardtop models, do not drive with the lift glass up. On
fabric top models, do not drive with the rear window
curtain up unless the side curtains are also open. This will
prevent dangerous exhaust fumes from entering the ve-
hicle.
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Filter............................... 257
Identification Logo..................... 255
Materials Added to..................... 257
Recommendation...................255,295
Viscosity..........................256,295
Onboard Diagnostic System..............250,251
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 54
Overheating, Engine...................... 237
Owner’s Manual........................ 328
Paint Care............................. 279
Paint Damage.......................... 279
Parking Brake.......................... 196
Passing Light........................... 63
PCV Valve............................ 260
Pets.................................. 43
Pets, Transporting........................ 43
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 211
Polishing and Waxing..................... 280Power
Distribution Center..................... 288
Steering............................. 263
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 26
Preparation for Jacking.................... 239
Pressure Gauge, Oil...................... 145
Radial Ply Tires......................... 218
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 149
Radio Operation......................150,169
Radio, Satellite.......................... 163
Radio (Sound Systems).................150,156
Rear Axle............................. 278
Rear Window Defroster................... 137
Rear Window Features.................... 137
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 138
Rearview Mirrors........................ 50
Reclining Front Seats...................... 56
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