2021 JEEP PATRIOT fold seats

4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies
low across your hips, below your abdomen.
To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull
up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap
belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull
on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the seat belt in a colli-
sion.5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoul-
der and chest with minimal, if any slack so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your
neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in
the shoulder belt.
6. To release the seat belt, push the red button
on the buckle. The seat belt will automati-
cally retract to its stowed position. If neces-
sary, 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 the anchor 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.
Inserting Latch Plate Into BucklePositioning The Lap Belt
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As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you
will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a
lower position, and if you are taller than aver-
age, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage
in a higher position. After you release the an-
chorage button, try to move it up or down to
make sure that it is locked in position.NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor-
age is equipped with an Easy Up feature.
This feature allows the shoulder belt an-
chorage to be adjusted in the upward posi-
tion without pushing or squeezing the re-
lease button. To verify the shoulder belt
anchorage is latched, pull downward on the
shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked
into position.
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating
Instructions
The second row center seat belt features a seat
belt with a mini-latch plate and buckle, which
allows the seat belt to detach from the lower
anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-latch
plate and regular latch plate can then be stored
out of the way in the right side trim panel for
added convenience to open up utilization of the
storage areas behind the front seats when the
seat is not occupied.
1. Remove the mini-latch plate and regular
latch plate from its stowed position in the
right rear side trim panel.2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the seat
belt over the seat.
3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the
right head restraint.
4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit,
insert the mini-latch plate into the mini-
buckle until you hear a “click.”
5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate
up the webbing as far as necessary to allow
the seat belt to go around your lap.
Adjustable AnchorageMini-Latch Stowage
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•Commands..................................86
•Voice Training.................................88
•SEATS ......................................88•Power Seats — If Equipped........................88
•Heated Seats — If Equipped........................89
•Manual Front Seat Adjustment.......................90
•Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped.............90
•Manual Lumbar — If Equipped......................91
•Driver’s Seatback Recline.........................91
•Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped.............92
•Head Restraints...............................92
•Folding Rear Seat..............................94
•Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped....................95
•TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . ....................95
•LIGHTS......................................96
•Multifunction Lever.............................96
•Headlights And Parking Lights......................96
•Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.................97
•Lights-On Reminder.............................97
•Front Fog Lights...............................97
•Rear Fog Lights................................97
•Turn Signals.................................97
•Lane Change Assist.............................98
•High/Low Beam Switch...........................98
•Flash-To-Pass................................98
•Instrument Panel Dimmer..........................98
•Headlight Leveling System — If Equipped................98
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Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If
Equipped
To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner
handle to the full upward position and push the
seatback forward until it rests on the seat cush-
ion.
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 open-
ing the seats to the open position, over time
the seat cushion will return to its normal
shape.
Head RestraintsHead restraints are designed to reduce the risk
of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints shouldbe 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 installed and adjusted prior to oper-
ating 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 re-
moved could cause serious injury or death in
the event of a collision.
Supplemental Active Head Restraints —
Front Seats
Active Head Restraints (AHRs) are passive,
deployable components, and vehicles with this
equipment cannot be readily identified by any
markings, only through visual inspection of the
head restraint. The head restraint will be split in
two halves, with the front half being soft foam
and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the
front half of the head restraint extends forward
Fold-Flat Lever
Fold-Flat Seat
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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.
•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 Active 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.
Rear Head Restraints
The head restraints in the rear are non adjust-
able. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for infor-
mation on Tether routing.
Folding Rear SeatTo provide additional storage area, each rear
seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap
forward to fold the rear seatback flat.
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 open-
ing the seats to the open position, over time
the seat cushion will return to its normal
shape.
To raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and
lift the seatback into its upright position.
Rear Seat Release Straps
Folded Rear Seat
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WARNING!(Continued)
•The weight and position of cargo and
passengers can change the vehicle center
of gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid
loss of control resulting in personal injury,
follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo
floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far
forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of
the rear axle. Too much weight or improp-
erly placed weight over or behind the rear
axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to
sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile
in a sudden stop or collision.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•To help protect against personal injury,
passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is
intended for load carrying purposes only,
not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
Fold Down Speakers — If EquippedWhen the liftgate is open, the speakers can
swing down off the trim panel to face rearward,
for tailgating and other activities.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/WasherThe rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary
switch located on the center portion of the
control lever. The control lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Rotate the center portion of the lever
upward to the first detent position for
rear wiper operation.
NOTE:
The rear wiper operates in an intermittent
mode only.Fold Down Speakers
Rear Wiper/Washer Control Lever
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Synthetic.................258
Viscosity.................257
Onboard Diagnostic System.........255
Operating Precautions............255
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)......6
Overheating, Engine.............227
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......6
Paint Care..................271
Parking Brake.................185
Passing Light..................98
Personal Settings...............142
Pets.......................57
Phone, Cellular.................67
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect)........67
Power
Door Locks................21
Mirrors...................66
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .108
Steering.................184
Sunroof..................106
Transfer Unit...............270
Windows..................24
Power Seats
Down....................89
Forward...................89
Rearward..................89Tilt......................89
Up......................89
Power Steering Fluid.............282
Power Transfer Unit.............270
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts......34
Preparation For Jacking...........229
Pretensioners
Seat Belts.................34
Programmable Electronic Features.....142
Radial Ply Tires................197
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . .264
Radio (Sound Systems)...........145
Radio Operation...............150
Rear Axle (Differential)............270
Rear Camera.................104
Rear Drive Assembly.............270
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).............25
Rear Seat, Folding...............94
Rear Window Defroster...........114
Rear Window Features............113
Rear Wiper/Washer.............113
Rearview Mirrors................65
Recorder, Event Data.............45
Recreational Towing.............223
Refrigerant..................260
Reminder, Seat Belt..............27Remote Control
Door Locks................16
Security Alarm...............14
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)........16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . .149
Remote Starting System...........19
Repeater Lights, Side............279
Replacement Bulbs.............279
Replacement Keys...............14
Replacement Parts..............256
Replacement Tires..............201
Restraint, Head................92
Retractable Cargo Area Cover........111
Roll Over Warning................4
Roof Type Carrier...............114
Rotation, Tires................203
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.........59
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle........60
Safety Tips...................58
Safety, Exhaust Gas..............58
Schedule, Maintenance........284, 285
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage.................31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . . .34
Energy Management Feature.......34
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.......30
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting.......31
Lap/Shoulder Belts............28
Pregnant Women.............34
Seat Belt Pretensioner..........34
Seat Belt Reminder............27
Seat Belt Maintenance............274
Seat Belt Reminder..............27
Seat Belts.................27, 59
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.........31
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .31
Front Seat............27, 28, 30
Inspection.................59
Operating Instructions..........30
Pregnant Women.............34
Pretensioners...............34
Rear Seat.................28
Reminder.................123
Untwisting Procedure...........31
Seats....................88, 89
Adjustment............88, 89, 90
Heated...................89
Lumbar Support..............91
Rear Folding...............94
Seatback Release............91
Tilting...................91
Security Alarm............14, 15, 125Sentry Key (Immobilizer)...........13
Sentry Key Programming...........14
Service Assistance..............296
Settings, Personal..............142
Shift Lever Override.............244
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission. . . .167
Shoulder Belts.................28
Side Repeater Lights.............279
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters). . . .158
Signals, Turn............60, 136, 280
Snow Chains (Tire Chains).........202
Snow Tires..................198
Sound Systems................145
Sound Systems (Radio)...........145
Spare Tire.............199, 200, 229
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...............104
Resume.................103
Speed Control (Cruise Control).......102
Starting....................165
Automatic Transmission.........165
Engine Fails To Start..........166
Manual Transmission..........165
Remote..................19
Starting Procedures.............165
Steering
Power...................184Tilt Column................101
Wheel Lock................13
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.......149
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls..................149
Storage....................278
Storage Bin..................109
Storage, Vehicle...............158
Stuck, Freeing................243
Sun Roof...................106
Sun Visor Extension..............66
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag . .38
Synthetic Engine Oil.............258
System, Navigation (Uconnect GPS). . . .149
System, Remote Starting...........19
Taillights....................280
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . .153
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo...........112
Tilt
Down....................89
Up......................89
Tilt Steering Column.............101
Tire Service Kit .235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240
Tires.................60, 195, 199
Aging (Life Of Tires)...........201
Air Pressure...............195
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