2008 JEEP PATRIOT seat adjustment

Seats................................109
▫Front Seat Adjustment..................109
▫Manual Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped.........................110
▫Manual Lumbar — If Equipped...........111
▫Driver’s Seatback Recline................112
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............113
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............114
▫Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat............115
▫Folding Rear Seat.....................116
▫Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped.........117

To Open And Close The Hood.............118
Lights...............................120
▫Map/Reading Lights...................120
▫Multifunction Control Lever..............121
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights .............................121
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped.........................122
▫Lights-On Reminder...................122
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............123
▫Turn Signals.........................123
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........124
▫Passing Light........................125
▫Off-Road Lights — If Equipped...........125
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
SEATS
Front Seat Adjustment
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.Front Seat Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109
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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 the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
•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.
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using
the ratcheting handle on the outboard side of the seat to
adjust the driving position.
Seat Height Adjustment
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Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
The Lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side
of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support,
rotate the handle up or down.
Lumbar Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 413
Safety Information, Tire................... 283
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................217,220
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 223
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 400
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 381
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts.............................. 35
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint......................... 60
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 36
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Rear Seat............................. 36Reminder............................ 174
Seats................................. 109
Adjustment.......................... 109
Cleaning............................ 378
Head Restraints....................... 113
Heated.............................. 114
Lumbar Support....................... 111
Rear Folding......................... 116
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 116
Seatback Release....................... 112
Tilting .............................. 112
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Oil......................... 354
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,19
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 409
Service Contract......................... 411
Service Manuals........................ 414
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