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Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on
each front door panel. Push the switch to lock
or unlock the doors.If the door lock switch is pushed down when
the door is closed, the door will lock. There-
fore, make sure the key fob is not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.
If the door lock switch is pushed while the
ignition is in ACC or ON/RUN and the driver's
door is open, the doors will not lock.
If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle without first unlock-
ing the door. The door may be unlocked
manually by raising the lock knob.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement
to the vehicle’s key fob and a feature of
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the
vehicle’s door(s) and fuel door without having
to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/
OFF; refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has
been raining on the Passive Entry door
handle, the unlock sensitivity can be af-
fected, resulting in a slower response
time.
• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door is opened within 60 seconds,
the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped
will arm the security alarm.
To Unlock From The Driver Or passenger Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver's door handle, grab the
front driver door handle to unlock the driver's
door automatically.
Power Door Lock Switches
1 — Power Door Unlock Switch
2 — Power Door Lock Switch
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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Memory Seat
This feature allows the driver to store up to
two different memory profiles for easy recall
through a memory switch. Each memory pro-
file contains desired position settings for the
driver seat, side mirrors, and power tilt and
telescopic steering column (if equipped) and
a set of desired radio station presets. Your
remote keyless entry key fob can also be
programmed to recall the same positions
when the UNLOCK button is pushed.NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs,
one key fob can be linked to memory position
1 and the other key fob can be linked to
memory position 2.
The memory seat switch is located on the
driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists
of three buttons:
• The (S) button, which is used to activate
the memory save function.
• The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either of two pre-programmed
memory profiles.
Backrest Memory
NOTE:
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON/RUN
position (Do not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to de- sired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror,
power tilt and telescopic steering column
[if equipped], and radio station presets). 3. Push and release the S (Set) button on the
memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2).
The instrument cluster display will show
which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be
in PARK to recall a memory profile.
• To set a memory profile to your key fob , refer to “Linking And Unlinking The Re-
mote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory”
on your Owner's Manual at
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for
further details.
Heated/Ventilated Seats
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons are
located within the climate or controls screen
of the touchscreen.
Memory Seat Buttons
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You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat
settings. The indicator arrows in touchscreen
buttons indicate the level of heat in use. Two
indicator arrows will illuminate for HI, one for
LO and none for OFF.
• Press the heated seat button
once to
turn the HI setting ON.
• Press the heated seat button
a second
time to turn the LO setting ON.
• Press the heated seat button
a third
time to turn the heating elements OFF.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system
will automatically switch to LO-level after
approximately 60 minutes of continuous op-
eration. At that time, the display will change
from HI to LO, indicating the change. The
LO-level setting will turn OFF automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated seats can be programmed to
come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to your Owner's
Manual
at
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for fur-
ther details.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord in-
jury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must
exercise care when using the seat
heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat,
such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Sit-
ting in a seat that has been overheated
WARNING!
could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the
seat.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are
equipped with heated seats. The heated seat
switches for these seats are located on the
rear of the center console. There are two
heated seat switches
that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats indepen-
dently.
You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat
settings. The indicator lights in each switch
indicate the level of heat in use. Two indica-
tor lights will illuminate for HI, one for LO
and none for OFF.
• Push the heated seat button
once to
select HI-level heating.
• Push the heated seat button
a second
time to select LO-level heating.
• Push the heated seat button
a third
time to turn the heating elements OFF.
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NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat willbe felt within two to five minutes.
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system
will automatically switch to LO-level after
approximately 60 minutes of continuous op-
eration. At that time, the number of illumi-
nated LEDs changes from two to one, indicat-
ing the change. The LO-level setting will turn
OFF automatically after approximately
45 minutes.
Front Ventilated Seats
If your vehicle is equipped with ventilated
seats, the seat cushion and seat back will
have fans that draw the air from the passen-
ger compartment and move air through fine
perforations in the seat cover to help keep the
driver and front passenger cooler in higher
ambient temperatures. The fans operate at
two speeds, HI and LO. The front ventilated seats control buttons are
located within the Uconnect system. You can
gain access to the control buttons through
the climate screen or the controls screen.
• Press the ventilated seat button
once
to choose HI.
• Press the ventilated seat button
a
second time to choose LO.
• Press the ventilated seat button
a
third time to turn the ventilated seat OFF.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the ventilated seats can be pro-
grammed to come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to your Owner's
Manual at
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for fur-
ther details.
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!
• 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 crash.
• Head restraints should never be ad-
justed 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.
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NOTE:
The Electrochromatic Mirror feature is dis-
abled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to
improve rear view viewing.
You can turn the feature on or off by pushing
the button at the base of the mirror. A light in
the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning solu-
tion directly onto the mirror. Apply the
solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the
driver's side door trim panel.
The power mirror controls consist of mirror
select buttons and a four-way mirror control
switch. To adjust a mirror, push the mirror
select button for the mirror that you want to
adjust. Using the mirror control switch, push
on any of the four arrows for the direction that
you want the mirror to move.Power mirror preselected positions can be
controlled by the optional Memory Seat Fea-
ture. Refer to “Memory Seats” in this chapter
for further information.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Button
Power Mirror Controls
1 — Mirror Direction Control
2 — Mirror Selection
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Front Defrost Button
The Front Defrost button changes the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea-
ture is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the
blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window
defrosting and defogging. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. If the front defrost
mode is turned off, the climate system will return the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
The Rear Defrost Control button turns on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An in-
dicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after
10 minutes.
Driver and Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons — If Equipped (8.4/8.4 NAV)
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the up button for warmer temperature
settings or press the Down button for cooler temperatures setting. On the touchscreen, press and slide the temperature
bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings or towards the blue arrow button
on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings. When the SYNC feature is active, the passenger’s temperature will
move up with the driver’s temperature, when it is increased.
SYNC Button — If Equipped (8.4/8.4 NAV)
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator is illuminated when
this feature is enabled. SYNC is used to synchronize the passenger temperature setting with the driver temperature set-
ting. Changing the passenger’s temperature setting while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
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Faceplate Knob
Touchscreen Buttons
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds
available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected
using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
• Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
• Touchscreen:
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow
of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate
airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from
these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from
the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister out-
lets.
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MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cool-
ing performance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C
and the prior settings. The button illuminates
when MAX A/C is on.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode posi-
tion can be adjusted to desired user settings.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX
A/C operation to switch to the selected set-
ting and MAX A/C to exit.
Recirculation
When outside air contains smoke, odors, or
high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired,
you may wish to recirculate interior air by
pressing the Recirculation control button.
The recirculation indicator will illuminate
when this button is selected. Press the but-
ton a second time to turn off the Recircula-
tion mode and allow outside air into the
vehicle.NOTE:
In cold weather, use of recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
recirculation feature may be unavailable
(button on the touchscreen greyed out) if
conditions exist that could create fogging on
the inside of the windshield. On systems with
Manual Climate Controls, the Recirculation
mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to im-
prove window clearing operation. Recircula-
tion will be disabled automatically if this
mode is selected. Attempting to use Recircu-
lation while in this mode will cause the LED
in the control button to blink and then turn
off.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate,
or the AUTO button on the touchscreen on
the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting
the driver and passenger temperature control buttons. Once the desired tem-
perature is displayed, the system will
achieve and automatically maintain that
comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the
settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system
to function automatically.
NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the tempera- ture settings for cold or hot vehicles. The
system automatically adjusts the tempera-
ture, mode, and blower speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric units by selecting the US/Metric
customer-programmable feature. Refer to
the “Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect System Settings” in “Multime-
dia” in your Owner’s Manual on
jeep.com/en/owners/manuals for further
information.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the
Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the
blower fan will remain on low until the engine
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