2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Third row seats

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Manual Front Passenger Seatback
Adjustment — Recline
To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Then,
push the seat rearward to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal position, lean forward and lift the lever. To
ensure the seatback is latched, use body pressure
to lean forward and rearward.
Recline Lever

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
Vehicles equipped with third row seating may have
a second row bench seat, or second row captain’s
chairs. Vehicles equipped with only second row
seating, will have a second row bench seat.
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 unfolding the seats to the
open position, over time the seat cushion will
return to its normal shape.
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.
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.
WARNING!
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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SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT EASY ACCESS FOR
THIRD ROW — IF EQUIPPED
If the vehicle is equipped with third row seating, the
second row seats can tip forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Pull upward on the easy entry lever located on the
outboard side of the seatback, then tip and slide
the entire seat forward.

Easy Entry Lever Location Access To Third Row Seats

To return the seat to a sitting position, unfold the
seatback upright until it locks and push the seat
rearward until the track locks.
Second Row Captain’s Chairs —
If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with third row seating may be
equipped with second row captain’s chairs.
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FORWARD/
REARWARD ADJUSTMENT
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of
the seat near the floor and release it when the seat
is at the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Rear Seat Adjustment Bar

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40GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS RECLINE
ADJUSTMENT
To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Then,
push the seat rearward to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal position, lean forward and lift the lever. To
ensure the seatback is latched, use body pressure
to lean forward and rearward.

Rear Seat Recline Lever

SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FOLD FLAT
SEATS
The second row seatbacks can be folded flat to
carry cargo.
Pull upward on the recline lever located on the
outboard side of each second row seat, and guide
the seatback down into the folded position.
Second Row Captain’s Chairs Folded Flat

To Raise The Rear Seats
Fold the seatbacks upward to their original
position, and lock them into place.
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR EASY ACCESS
FOR THIRD ROW
The second row seats can tip forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Pull upward on the easy entry lever located on the
outboard side of the seatback, then tip and slide
the entire seat forward.

Easy Entry Lever Location

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.
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 stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.

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Access To Third Row Seats

To return the seat to a sitting position, unfold the
seatback upright until it locks and push the seat
rearward until the track locks.
Manual Folding Third Row — If Equipped
Both third row seats can be folded forward to
increase the cargo area. To lower either seat, pull
on the release handle located on the back of the
seat and lower the seat using the pull strap located
next to the release handle.
NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full upright
position or folded flat when folding the third row
seats.
Release Handles
Third Row Folded

To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using
the strap located on the back of the seat.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with 12-way power
driver and front passenger seats. The power seat
switches are located on the outboard side of the
seat. There are three switches that control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

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
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

1 — Cushion Extender Switch
2 — Seat Switch
3 — Seatback And Bolster Adjustment Switch
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Cushion Extender
The cushion can be extended forward a few inches
(centimeters) to increase thigh support. Push the
cushion extender switch forward or rearward to
extend or retract the cushion. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger
seats may also be equipped with power lumbar.
The power lumbar switch is located on the
outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch
forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the
switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.
Pushing upward or downward on the switch will
raise and lower the position of the support.

Power Lumbar Switch

Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when
entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on
where you have the driver seat positioned when
you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
When you place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF
position, the driver seat will move about
2.4 inches (6 cm) rearward if the driver seat
position is greater than or equal to 2.7 inches
(6.8 cm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will
return to its previously set position when you
place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN posi -
tion.
The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled
when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 of
an inch (2.3 cm) forward of the rear stop. At this
position, there is no benefit to the driver by
moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry
and Easy Exit positions are stored in each memory
setting profile Ú page 34.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled or disabled
within the Uconnect system Ú page 204.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
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.
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.
Do not place the seat belt webbing behind the
third row stow clip when using the seat belt to
restrain an occupant. The seat belt will not be
positioned properly on the occupant and they
could be more seriously injured in an accident
as a result.
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44GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Rear Seat Power Folding Seatbacks —
If Equipped
If the vehicle is equipped with third row seating, the
second and third rows may be equipped with
power folding seatbacks.
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in
the right rear trim panel inside the cargo area, as
part of a switch bank.
NOTE:
You may need to move the front seats forward to
allow the second row seats to fold properly, as
they may bump into the Rear Seat Entertain -
ment touchscreens (if equipped).
The third row seat belts may interfere with the
power folding of the seat. Place the seat belt
webbing behind the stow clip before stowing or
opening the seat. When the seat is in the
desired position, remove the webbing from the
stow clip so that it is ready for use. Never leave
the seat belt in the stow clip when it is used to
restrain an occupant.
The head restraints will lower automatically as
necessary when the power seat begins to move
when the vehicle is in PARK, and a rear door or
the liftgate is open.
The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding
positions for the second and third row seats. The
second row seats can be folded using these
switches, while the third row can be folded or
unfolded.

Rear Panel Power Switch Bank
There are also power folding switches for the third
row seats located on the C-pillar (just behind the
rear doors on the trim panels).

C-Pillar Power Folding Switches (Left Side Shown)

POWER SEATBACK MASSAGE —
I
F EQUIPPED
The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbacks may
be equipped with power massage.
The massage feature can be turned on/off through
the massage button located on the door panel
near the handle, or through the Comfort screen on
the radio.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may
become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.
1 — Second Row Left Side Fold
2 — Second Row Right Side Fold
3 — Third Row Left Side Fold/Unfold
4 — Third Row Right Side Fold/Unfold
1 — Third Row Left Side Fold/Unfold
2 — Third Row Right Side Fold/Unfold

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46GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.
The level of heat selected will stay on until the
operator changes it.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 25.
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
The two second row outboard seats may
be equipped with heated seats. There
are two heated seat switches that allow
the rear passengers to operate the seats
independently. The heated seat switches for each
heater are located on the rear of the center
console.
You can choose from HI, MED, LO, or OFF heat
settings. Indicator lights in each switch illuminate
indicating the level of heat in use.
Push the heated seat switch once to turn the HI
setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a second time to
turn the MED setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a third time to turn
the LO setting on.
Push the heated seat switch a fourth time to
turn the heating elements off. The level of heat selected will stay on until the
operator changes it.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
VENTILATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Located in the seat cushion and seatback are fans
that draw the air from the passenger compartment
and move air through fine perforations in the seat
cover to help keep the occupant cooler in higher
ambient temperatures.
Front Ventilated Seats
The ventilated seats control buttons are
located on the center stack below the
radio screen or within the Uconnect
system. The fans operate at three
speeds: HI, MED and LO.
Press the ventilated seat switch once to choose
HI.
Press the ventilated seat switch a second time
to choose MED.
Press the ventilated seat switch a third time to
choose LO.
Press the ventilated seat switch a fourth time to
turn the ventilation off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start
system, see Ú page 25.
Rear Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
The two second row outboard seats may
be equipped with ventilated seats. The
rear ventilated seat control switches are
located on the rear of the center console
and allow the rear passengers to operate the seats
independently. The fans operate at three speeds:
HI, MED, and LO. Push the ventilated seat switches
to toggle through the speeds, or to turn the feature
off.
There are two ventilated seat switches
Push the ventilated seat switch once to choose
HI.
Push the ventilated seat switch a second time to
choose MED.
Push the ventilated seat switch a third time to
choose LO.
Push the ventilated seat switch a fourth time to
turn the ventilation off.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the ventilated
seats to operate.

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Third Row Head Restraints — If Equipped
The third row head restraints are not adjustable or
removable, but can be folded for improved visibility
when the vehicle is in REVERSE, and there are no
occupants in the seats.
Press the Headrest Fold button within the
Controls menu of the Uconnect system to
power fold the third row head restraints.
The head restraints will also automatically fold
when the seatbacks are folded forward using the
release handles on the backs of the seats from the
cargo area.
NOTE:
The head restraints must be raised manually
when occupying the third row.
Do not fold if there are passengers seated in the
third row seats.
MIRRORS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left,
and right. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be
reduced by moving the small control under the
mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the
vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in
the day position (small control forward toward the
windshield).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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 adjusted
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.
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 adjusted
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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