2006 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.Rear Seat Tether Anchor
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors ...............................52
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror .................52
▫ Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped ...................52
▫ Compass Calibration ....................54
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................56

Seats .................................57
▫ Front Seat Adjustment ...................58
▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline ...........58 ▫
Tilting Front Seats ......................59
▫ Fold And Tumble Rear Seat ...............59
▫ Removing The Rear Seat .................61
▫ Replacing The Rear Seat .................62

To Open And Close The Hood ..............62

Lights ................................64
▫ Interior Lights ........................64
▫ Multi-Function Control Lever ..............64
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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.
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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 and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
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.
Front Seat Tilt Lever
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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.
•Press down on release bar on each side, and pull seat
out and away from lower bracket.
•Remove seat from the vehicle.
Release Bar Location
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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.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open hood, first release both hood latches.
Hood Latch 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 vehicle.
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Radio (Sound Systems).................154,160
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 296
Rear Window Defroster ................... 139
Rear Window Features .................... 139
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 140
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 52
Reclining Front Seats ...................... 58
Recreational Towing ...................... 248
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 248
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 250
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 230
Refrigerant ............................ 281
Release, Hood ........................... 62
Reminder, Lights On ...................... 65
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 309
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 270
Replacement Tires ....................... 226
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 343 Restraints, Child
......................... 34
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 19
Rotation, Tires .......................... 228
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 46
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 47
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 343
Safety Information, Tire ................... 213
Safety Tips ............................. 45
Satellite Radio .......................... 167
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 171
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 318
Seat Belts .............................. 20
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 25
And Pregnant Women ................... 26
Child Restraint ....................... 34,42
Extender ............................. 26
Front Seat ............................ 20
Maintenance .......................... 301
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