2016 JEEP CHEROKEE seat adjustment

HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head
movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that
the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
NOTE:
Do not reverse the head restraints (making the rear of the head restraint face forward)
in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of your head.
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints
(RHR). In the event of a rear impact the RHRs will automatically extend forward
minimizing the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the RHR.
The RHRs will automatically return to their normal position following a rear impact.
If the RHRs do not return to their normal position see your authorized dealer
immediately.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head
restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and
push downward on the head restraint.
NOTE:
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button
and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. Seatback angle may need to be adjusted to fully remove the head restraint. To
reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and push
downward. Then adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.
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WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could causeserious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow
removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat.
• Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could
result in serious injury or death.
Rear Head Restraints
The rear outboard head restraints have three positions Up, Mid and Down. The center
head restraint has only two positions, Up and Down. When the center seat is being
occupied the head restraint should be in the raised position. When there is no
occupant in the center seat the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility
for the driver.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head
restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and
push downward on the head restraint.
NOTE:
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button
and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and
push downward. Then adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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Manual Seat Adjustments
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
On models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting bar is located at the front of
the seats, near the floor.
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar
and move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the bar once you have reached
the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on
the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters
have latched.
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
•Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean
back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the
lever, lean forward and release the lever.
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, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Manual Seat Adjustment
1 — Forward/Rearward Adjusting Bar
2 — Height Adjustment
3 — Recliner Lever
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Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the
outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push
downward on the lever to lower the seat height.
REAR SEATS
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat. This allows for
extended cargo space and still maintains some rear seating room.
NOTE:
Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be
necessary to position the front seat to
its mid-track position. Also, be sure that
the front seats are fully upright and posi-
tioned 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 seriously 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.
60/40 Rear Seat
1 — Lift Lever To Fold
2 — Pull Strap To Recline
3 — Lift Bar To Adjust Forward/
Rearward
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Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment — If Equipped
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release
it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward
and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
To Lower The Rear Seat
1. Lift the seatback release lever located on the upper outer edge of the seat or pullthe pull strap located on the middle outer edge of the seat.
2. Fold the rear seatback completely forward.
To Raise The Rear Seat
NOTE:
If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will
have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Raise the seatback and lock it into place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is 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.
Recliner Adjustment
The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger comfort. Pull on the pull
strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the seatback.
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, which could
result in serious injury or death.
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Rear Park Assist System........62
Rear ParkSense System ........62
RearSeat,Folding...........35
RecreationalTowing .........158 Shifting Into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........160
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............160
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........162
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............162
Refrigerant ...............200
Release, Hood .............193
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Remote Starting System ........12
ReplacementBulbs..........215
Reporting Safety Defects .......217
Restraint, Head .............30
RollOverWarning ............5
Schedule, Maintenance .......200
SDCardPort...........89,104
Seat Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner ......17
SeatBeltMaintenance........200
Seat Belts ................16
AdjustableShoulderBelt .....16
Pretensioners ...........16
Seats................32,37 Adjustment .............34
Head Restraints ..........30
Heated ...............37
RearFolding ............35
Seatback Release .......34,35
Tilting ................34
Vented................38
Ventilated .............38
Security Alarm ............170
Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Security Alarm ...........12
Selec-Terrain .............156
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze).............198 Shifting
Power Transfer Unit, Shifting
Into Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ......... 160, 162
Transfer Case, Shifting Into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....160
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....162
Shift Lever Override .........190
Signals, Turn ...........40,170
Siri................ 118, 119
Sirius Satellite Radio ......88,101
Traffic & Weather .........110
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........111
Sound Systems (Radio) .........85, 104, 107
SpareTire............ 213, 214
SparkPlugs..............198
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..........198
Oil .................198
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............43
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......45
Distance Setting
(ACC Only) ...........44,47
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .....47
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....43
Starting Remote ...............12
Steering TiltColumn .............39
Wheel, Heated ...........38
Wheel, Tilt .............39
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .142
Stuck, Freeing .............189
Sunroof Venting ...............67
SunRoof ................66
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag................17
Telescoping Steering Column .....39
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................55
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....28
Text Messaging ......96,121, 127,
138, 139
INDEX
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