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NOTE:
Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat
to fold down easily.
The center head restraints must be in the lowest
position to avoid contact with the center console
when folding the seat.
Folding The Rear Seats
To fold down the rear seat, pull the release strap
located on the upper outboard side of the rear seat
to release the seat. The head restraints are folded
independently Úpage 48.
Release Strap Location
Rear Seat Folded Flat

NOTE:Each rear seatback can be locked in an upright
position using the vehicle key. Each seatback must
be unlocked to release for folding.
Locking The Seatback

To raise the seatback to the proper position,
manually lift the seatback until it locks into place.
To return the head restraint to the proper position,
manually lift up until it locks into place. If
interference from the cargo area behind the seat
prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will
have difficulty returning the seats to their proper
position.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli -
sion, 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.
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Rear Foldable Outboard Head Restraints

To return the head restraint to its upward position,
lift up on the head restraint until it locks into place.
To raise the center head restraint, lift up on the
head restraint. To lower the center head restraint,
push the adjustment button, located at the base of
the head restraint, and push down on the head
restraint.
To remove the center head restraint, raise it as far
as it can go. Then, push the adjustment button and
the release 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 it to the appropriate height using the
adjustment button. For information on child seat
tether routing, see Ú page 299.
NOTE:Lower the center head restraint to avoid contact
with the center console when folding the seat
down.UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION
INTRODUCING VOICE RECOGNITION
Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these
helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice
Commands and tips you need to know to control
your vehicle’s Voice Recognition (VR) system.

Uconnect 4 With 7-inch Display
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle without the rear seat
head restraints installed while passengers are
occupying the rear seat. In a collision, people
riding in this area without the head restraints
installed are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the preceding reinstallation instruc -
tions prior to operating the vehicle or occu -
pying a seat.
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Console Storage Compartment
The center console has both an upper and lower
storage compartment. To open the upper storage
compartment, lift the top latch. To access the lower
storage compartment, lift the bottom latch.

Center Console

Under Seat Storage — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with two options for
under seat storage:
Non-Locking Storage Wall
Under Seat Locking Storage Bin
Non-Locking Storage Wall

Non-Locking Storage Wall

The Non-Locking Storage Wall can be used for
storage by folding the bottom of the rear seat up
and placing items behind the wall.
There is also an option to remove the wall by
removing the four bolts that connect the storage
wall to the floor. Locking Storage Bin

Locking Storage Bin (Closed View)

If equipped, the Locking Storage Bin is located
below the rear seats. It can be accessed by folding
the rear seat bottom upward into the Stadium
Position.
The Locking Storage Bin has two keyed locks on
the front of the bin and uses the same key as the
glove compartment and the center console for your
vehicle.
Inside the bin are three removable dividers to set
up storage that works best for you.
1 — Upper Console Storage Latch
2 — Lower Console Storage Latch2

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To remove the Fastener Bin:

1. Remove the lid and foam inserts from the Fastener Bin.

2. Remove the three nuts from the bottom of the Fastener Bin.
NOTE:The soft top fasteners do not go in the Fastener
Bin.

Fastener Bin

LIGHTED CUPHOLDERS — IF EQUIPPED
On some vehicles, the front cupholders are
equipped with a light ring that illuminates the
cupholders for the front passengers. The light ring
is controlled by the Dimmer Controls Ú page 60.
AUX/USB CONTROL
The Media Hub is located on the instrument panel,
below the climate controls. Behind the media hub
access door, the Media Hub contains one AUX port,
a Type C USB port and one standard USB port. Both
USB ports allow you to play music from
smartphones or USB devices through the vehicle’s
sound system.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port may
activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®
features, if equipped. For further information, refer
to the Owner’s Manual Supplement or
Úpage 254.
The Smart Charging USB ports provide power to
your device up to an hour after the vehicle is turned
off.
NOTE:
Once a device is connected to the USB port, it
will begin charging and is ready for use with the
system. Type C and Type A charge-only USB
ports can be used at the same time but cannot
be used simultaneously while playing media. When both Type C and Type A charge-only USB
ports are in use they will be charged at a
reduced rate.
Both ports share a single data connection. The
user cannot switch between Type A and Type C.
For example, if a device is plugged into the Type A
USB port and another device is plugged into the
Type C USB port, a message will appear and allow
you to select which device to use.

Media Hub

Located inside the center console, a second USB
port allows you to only charge USB devices.
1 — Door Removal
2 — Under Seat Storage Bin Removal
3 — Folding Windshield
4 — Hard Top Removal
1 — AUX Port
2 — Type C USB Port
3 — Type A USB Port
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Depending on your vehicle’s specifications, the USB
port may contain playback capabilities and will allow
you to play music from your smartphone device or
USB devices through your vehicle’s sound system.

A third and fourth USB port are located behind the
center console, above the power inverter. Both
ports are charge only.

USB (Charge Only) On The Back Of The Center Console

When a new device or smartphone is plugged into
the USB ports, the following message will display
depending on the device being utilized:
“A new device is now connected. Previous
connection was lost”.
“(Phone Name) now connected. Previous
connection was lost”.
“Another device is in use through the same USB
port. Please disconnect the first device to use
the second device”.
NOTE:Charge unsupported devices with the Charge Only
USB ports. If an unsupported device is plugged into
a Media USB port, a message will display on the
touchscreen that the device is not supported by
the system.
JEEP® WIRELESS SPEAKER —
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F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a wireless
Bluetooth® speaker.
Getting To Know Your Speaker

Speaker Buttons Rear Speaker Outlets

WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the external device
while driving. Failure to follow this warning could
result in a collision.
1 — Power ON/OFF
2 — Bluetooth®/App Pairing
3 — Play/Pause
4 — Volume Down/Skip Back
5 — Voice Control/Call Control
6 — Volume Up/Skip Forward
1 — Reset Button
2 — Battery Status Button
3 — Service/Diagnostic Port
(Non-charging, Non-customer use port)
4 — Type A USB Charging Port
5 — Battery Status LED
6 — Speaker Charging Port
7 — AUX Port

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POWER INVERTERS — IF EQUIPPED
There is a 115 V (400 W) maximum inverter outlet
located on the back of the center console to
convert Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current
(AC).
This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to
400 W. Certain video game consoles exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools.
Power Inverter

There may also be a second 115 V (400 W)
maximum exterior power inverter located on the
rear right side of the truck bed near the tailgate.
This inverter can be turned on by the Instrument
Panel Power Inverter switch located to the left of
the steering wheel. This inverter can power cellular
phones, electronics and other low power devices
requiring power up to 400 W. Certain video game
consoles exceed this limit, as will most power
tools. The indicator light on the power inverter
switch will be illuminated when the inverter is
turned on.
CAUTION!
Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 W
(13 A) at 12 Volts. If the 160 W (13 A) power
rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlets as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when
not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventu -
ally, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will
degrade the battery even more quickly. Only
use these intermittently and with greater
caution.
After the use of high power draw accessories,
or long periods of the vehicle not being started
(with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle
must be driven a sufficient length of time to
allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle's
battery.
Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory
or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper
use of the power outlet can cause damage.
CAUTION!

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POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED
The power windows feature allows for movement
of the windows with the push of a button. The
power window switches are located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls. Push
the switch downward to open the window and pull
upward to close the window.
The top left switch controls the left front window
and the top right switch controls the right front
window. The bottom left switch controls the left
rear window and the bottom right switch controls
the right rear window.
Power Window Switches

NOTE:
The power window switches will remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed
in the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
There are window switches located on the rear
of the center console for the rear passenger
windows.
AUTO-DOWN FEATURE
The driver door power window switch and the front
passenger door power window switch have an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch down,
past the detent, and release and the window will go
down automatically.To open the window part way, push the window
switch down briefly, without going past the detent,
and release it when you want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the
switch briefly.
MANUAL SLIDING REAR WINDOW —
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F EQUIPPED
To open the rear sliding window, push the release
button inward while sliding the window into the
open position.

Release Button Location

WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
and do not let children play with power windows.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become
entrapped by the windows while operating the
power window switches. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all
objects from the window before closing.
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WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch allows you to disable
the window controls on the rear passenger doors.
To disable the window controls, rotate the switch
downward. To enable the window controls, rotate
the switch upward.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception
of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound
in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting
with the windows down, or the sunroof (if
equipped) in certain open or partially open
positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting
occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof
opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
GLADIATOR TOPS
PROVIDED TOOLS
For your convenience, a tool kit is provided with
your vehicle located in the center console. This kit
includes the necessary tools required for the
operations described in the following sections. All
pieces fit into the ratchet for easy use.
NOTE:The soft top and the hard top are to be used inde -
pendently. Your vehicle warranty will not cover
damage resulting from both tops being installed at
the same time.

Provided Tools

If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, the soft
top system will be provided in a separate box
located in the bed of the vehicle for shipping
purposes only.
1 — Ratchet
2 — #T50 Torx Head Driver
3 — #T40 Torx Head Driver
4 — 15 mm Socket

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