2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE fold seats

stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate
down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract
fully.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to theanchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180
degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above
the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of
the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the
folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the
shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to
position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or
squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage,
and move it up or down to the position that serves you
best.
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WARNING!
•The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind
the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags 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.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum
performance and maximum durability for your new SRT
Vehicle.
Despite modern technology and World Class manufac-
turing methods, the moving parts of the vehicle must still
wear in with each other. This wearing in occurs mainly
during the first 500 miles (805 km) and continues through
the first oil change interval.
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SEATS ............................. .143
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............144
▫ Passenger’s Power Seat .................146
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ............147
▫ Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward
Adjustment ........................ .147
▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment —
Recline ........................... .148
▫ Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If
Equipped .......................... .149
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............150
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......154
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .155
▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ..................159 ▫
Reclining Rear Seat ....................162
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .162
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........163
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Key Fob To Memory ...................164
▫ Memory Position Recall .................165
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................166
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........167
 LIGHTS ............................ .168
▫ Headlight Switch .....................168
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......170
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . .170
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ......170
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

•In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re-
straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active
Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their proper positions
in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the
event of a collision.
• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of a collision and could result in serious injury or
death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are
struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac-
tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured,
as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re-
straint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this
warning could cause personal injury if the Active
Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Rear Seats
The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust-
able. They automatically fold forward when the rear seat
is folded to a load floor position but do not return to their
normal position when the rear seat is raised. After
returning either seat to its upright position, raise the head
restraint until it locks in place. The outboard head
restraints are not removable.
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to
fold down easily.
1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat. NOTE:
•Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left
outboard or rear center seat belt buckled.
• Do not fold the 40% rear seat down with the right
outboard seat belt buckled.
2. Fold the rear seat completely forward.
Rear Seat Release
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left
folded for an extended period of time. This is normal and
by simply opening the seats to the open position, over
time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer-
ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.
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 stabil-
ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
Rear Seat Folded
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............308
Traction Control ........................511
Turn Signal ..............113, 168, 316, 670, 672
Vanity Mirror ......................... .133
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .298, 316
Loading Vehicle ......................... .563
Tires ............................... .528
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ..................... .342
Battery Saver On ...................... .342
Electrical Load Reduction .................342
Intelligent Battery Sensor ..................342
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................35
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................34 Lubrication, Body
........................ .629
Lug Nuts .............................. .583
Maintenance Free Battery ....................623
Maintenance Procedures ....................614
Maintenance Schedule ...................680, 682
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .305, 611
Manual, Service ......................... .694
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............162
Memory Seat ........................... .162
Memory Seats And Radio ...................162
Methanol .............................. .556
Mirrors ............................... .122
Electric Powered ....................... .131
Electric Remote ........................ .131
Exterior Folding ....................... .130
Heated .............................. .132
710 INDEX

Radio Remote Controls.....................421
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................400
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................182
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................647
Rear Camera ........................... .246
Rear Cross Path ......................... .140
Rear Cupholder ......................... .269
Rear ParkSense System ..................222, 233
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .159
Rear Window Features .....................279
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .279
Reclining Front Seats ...................... .148
Recorder, Event Data .......................82
Recreational Towing ...................... .580
Reformulated Gasoline .....................555
Refrigerant ............................. .625
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................52
Remote Control Starting System .........................28 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
..................23
Arm The Alarm .........................21
Disarm The Alarm .......................21
Panic Alarm ............................25
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........20, 26
Programming Additional Transmitters .......20, 26
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........421
Remote Starting System ......................28
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .667
Replacement Keys .........................19
Replacement Parts ........................ .613
Replacement Tires ........................ .543
Reporting Safety Defects ....................693
Restraints, Child ...........................83
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................276
Roll Over Warning ..........................5
Rotation, Tires .......................... .546
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................111
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INDEX 713