2017 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
To provide a safer environment for small children riding in
the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-
Protection Door Lock system.
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock
System
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotateto the lock or unlock position.
3. Repeat steps one and two for the opposite rear door.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from
the outside when the Child-Protection locks are en-
gaged (locked).
NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the rocker lever rearward (unlocked position), roll down
the window and open the door with the outside door
handle.
Child Protection Door Lock Function
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Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped
Grasp the half door window and pull upward.
Upper Half Door Window Installation —
If Equipped
1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins withthe pockets in the lower door.
2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully seated.
Front Door Removal
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that they
can provide. This procedure is furnished for use dur-
ing off-road operation only.
NOTE: Hinge pin can break if overtightened during door
reinstall (Max Torque: 10 N*m / 7.5 ft*lb).
Upper Half Door Window
Door Removal Warning Label
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1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.
2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and loweroutside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in
the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor.
3. Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instru- ment panel by pushing the tab at the base of the
connector and pulling down to disconnect. 4. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful
not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror
may damage the paint.
5. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins from their hinges and remove the door.
Hinge Pin Screw
Door Strap/Harness Location
1 — Wiring Harness (follow the harness up and under the instru-
ment panel to the connector)
2 — Body Hook
3 — Door/Harness Strap
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NOTE:Doors are heavy; use caution when removing
them.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the
opposite order.
Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that they
can provide. This procedure is furnished for use dur-
ing off-road operation only.
NOTE: Hinge pin can break if overtightened during door
reinstall (Max Torque: 10 N*m / 7.5 ft*lb).
1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.
2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and loweroutside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in
the rear cargo tray located under the rear load floor.
Door Removal Warning Label
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3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.
4. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of theB-pillar. 5. Unplug the wiring harness connector.
NOTE:
Squeeze the tab on the base of the connector. This
will unlock the connector tab, allowing the harness to be
disconnected.
Hinge Pin ScrewTrim Access Door
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6. Unhook the door strap from the body hook.
7. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pinsfrom their hinges and remove the door.
NOTE: Doors are heavy; use caution when removing
them.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the
opposite order.
Connector LatchedConnector Unplugged
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SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
•It is 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.
In a collision, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Manual Front Seats
Front Seat Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a
bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor.
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the
seat cushion 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.
Adjusting Bar Location
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Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using
the ratcheting handle, located on the outboard side of the
seat. Pull upward on the handle to raise the seat, push
downward on the handle to lower the seat.
Front Seatback Recline
Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to
the desired position and release the handle. Lift the handle
to return the seatback to an upright position.
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.
Seat Height Adjustment
Recline Lever
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