2010 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

1. To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the
seatback upright until it locks.
2. Push the seat rearward until the track locks.NOTE:
•If equipped with combination lever the seatback will
return to its first locked position. The recliner handle
will have to be actuated to adjust the seatback to the
desired reclined position.
•The front passenger seats have a track memory, which
returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the
track regardless of its original position.
•The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used
during the automatic returning of the seat to its sitting
position.
Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a rear impact. The head restraint should be adjusted so
the top of the head restraint is located above the top of
your ear.
Easy Entry Seat With Combination Lever
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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the large
button, located on the base of the head restraint, and
push downward on the head restraint.NOTE:
The rear head restraints are not adjustable.
To remove the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint to it’s highest position, push in both buttons at
the base of each head restraint rod, and simultaneously
pull up on the head restraint.
Adjustable Head Restraints
Removing Head Restraint
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To install the head restraint, insert the head restraint rods
into each guide, apply pressure down on the headrest
until the head restraint reaches the first lock position,
push the large button in and push down and adjust head
restraint to desired position.
NOTE:Ensure that the front of the head restraint is
facing toward the front of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or
improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision. The head restraints
should always be checked prior to operating the
vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in
motion. Always adjust the head restraints when the
vehicle is in PARK.
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat — Two Door Models
NOTE:
•Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
reposition the front seats.
•Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to
fold down easily.
1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback
forward.
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2. Slowly flip the entire seat forward.3. Return the seat to the normal position.
4. Raise the rear seatback using the assist strap and
firmly lock the seat into position.
Rear Seat ReleaseFolding Rear Seat
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Removing the Rear Seat — Two Door Models
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.
•In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could
be injured if seats are not properly latched to their
floor attachments. Always be sure that the seats
are fully latched.1. Remove the three rear subwoofer (if equipped)
mounting nuts using a 15 mm socket.
2. Unplug the electrical connector from the rear sub-
woofer (if equipped).
Subwoofer
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3. Fold the rear seat forward following steps 1 through 3
under “Fold and Tumble Rear Seat” in this section.
4. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull
the seat out and away from the lower bracket.
5. Remove the seat from the vehicle.Replacing the Rear Seat — Two Door Models
Reverse the steps for removing the seat.
WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area with the
rear seat folded down or removed from the ve-
hicle.
•The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four Door
Models
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still
maintain some rear seating room.
Release Bar Location
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NOTE:
•Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
reposition the front seat to its mid-track position.
•Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to
fold down easily.
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.
To Fold Down the Rear Seat
Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and
pull it toward you until the seatback releases.
Pull Strap
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To Raise the Rear Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference
from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.
NOTE:If the rear seatback is not fully latched, the
center shoulder belt will not be able to be extended for
use. If you cannot extend the center shoulder belt, make
sure your seatback is fully latched.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in 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.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Release both the hood latches.
Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, located in the
middle of the hood opening. Push the latch to the left side
of the vehicle, to open the hood. You may have to push
down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety
latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
Hood Latch
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