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Passenger’s Side (If Equipped)
Seat position
The memory settings switches are located on the front
door panels, next to the door handle, and consists of two
or three buttons, depending on trim level:
The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either
of two saved memory profiles
The set (S) button (Wagoneer models only), which is
used to activate the memory save function
Wagoneer Memory Settings Buttons Grand Wagoneer Memory Settings Buttons
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, each can be
linked to either driver’s side memory position 1 or 2.
Front passenger memory settings cannot be linked to a
key fob.
PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
NOTE:Saving a new memory profile will erase the selected profile
from memory. Wagoneer
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position
(do not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt and
telescopic steering column [if equipped], and radio
station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) 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 indicate which memory position has been
set.
Grand Wagoneer
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt and
telescopic steering column [if equipped], and radio
station presets).
3. Press memory button (1) or (2) for two or more seconds. The instrument cluster display will indicate
which memory position has been set.
NOTE:Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK,
but the vehicle must be below 5 mph (8 km/h) to recall a
memory profile.
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LINKING AND UNLINKING THE KEY FOB
T
O MEMORY
Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one of two
saved driver’s side memory profiles.
NOTE:Before programming your key fobs you must select the
“Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob” feature through the
Uconnect Settings
Úpage 197.
To program your key fobs, perform the following:
Wagoneer
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
2. Select a desired driver’s side memory profile, 1 or 2.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will
display in the instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:Your key fobs can be unlinked from your driver’s side
memory settings by pushing the set (S) button, and within
10 seconds, pushing the unlock button on the key fob.
Grand Wagoneer
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
2. Recall the desired memory profile (1 or 2). 3. Press the memory button (1) or (2) (according to the
previous selection) for two seconds or more, and
release.
4. Push and hold the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:Your key fobs can be unlinked from your driver’s side
memory settings by pushing the memory button (1) or (2)
for two seconds or more and releasing, and then within 10
seconds, pushing and holding the unlock button on the
key fob.
MEMORY POSITION RECALL
NOTE:Memory Recall is available when not in PARK, if the
vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).
To recall a memory settings using the memory
switches, push memory button (1) or (2) on the
memory switch.
To recall the driver’s side memory settings using the
key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked
to memory position 1 or 2.
A recall can be canceled by pushing any of the memory
buttons during a recall, or by pushing any of the seat
adjustment switches. When a recall is canceled, the seat
and power tilt/telescopic steering column will stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before another
recall can be selected.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system of the
vehicle.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
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!
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.
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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Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of seat switch, the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in two
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front of
the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push the seatback recline switch forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
For Grand Wagoneer models, the angle of the upper
seatback can also be adjusted forward or rearward. Push
the upper seatback switch forward or rearward, and the
seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
Power Seat Bolster Adjustment —
If Equipped
In Grand Wagoneer models, the front driver and
passenger seatback and seat cushion bolsters can be
extended outward, or retracted inward by using the (+)
and (–) adjustment switches on the door panel. The
bolsters can also be adjusted directly in the Front Comfort
And Convenience Display or the Uconnect display.
Push the (+) switch to extend the bolsters, or push the (–)
switch to retract the bolsters.
Seat Bolster Adjustment Switches
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.
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.
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When either the (+) or the (–) switch is pushed, the Front
Comfort And Convenience Display Úpage 64 will change
to the Seat menu. The last selected seat item of lumbar
in/out, lumbar up/down, back bolster, or thigh bolster will
be retained. Select the desired adjustment type, and then
press the (+) or (–) switch to adjust.
NOTE:If the Front Comfort And Convenience Display is in the
stowed position, the Seat menu will appear in the main
Uconnect display.
Cushion Extender — If Equipped
In Grand Wagoneer models, the cushion can be extended
forward a couple 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
The front driver and passenger seats may be equipped
with power lumbar adjustment.
The Wagoneer 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.
Wagoneer Power Lumbar Adjustment Switch
The Grand Wagoneer power lumbar adjustment switches
are located on the door trim. The (+) and (–) switches can
be used to adjust lumbar support in/out and up/down.
The power lumbar can also be adjusted directly in the
Front Comfort And Convenience Display or the Uconnect
display.
Grand Wagoneer Power Lumbar Adjustment Switches
When either the (+) or the (–) switch is pushed, the Front
Comfort And Convenience Display Úpage 64 will change
to the Seat menu. The last selected seat item of lumbar
in/out, lumbar up/down, back bolster, or thigh bolster will
be retained. Select the desired adjustment type, and then
press the (+) or (–) switch to adjust.
NOTE:If the Front Comfort And Convenience Display is in the
stowed position, the Seat menu will display on the main
Uconnect screen.
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 posi -
tion, 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 (7 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 position.
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.
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NOTE: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.
NOTE:
The head restraints will lower automatically as neces -
sary when the power seat begins to move Úpage 44.
The head restraint can also be lowered manually using
the pull strap located at the back of the seat.
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 SEAT MASSAGE — IF EQUIPPED
In Grand Wagoneer models, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seats may be equipped with power massage.
The seat massage feature can be turned on/off through
the massage button located on the door panel near the
handle, or through the Controls menu on the radio screen.
Door Panel Massage Button
Once activated by either method, the massage controls
screen will display on the Front Comfort And Convenience
Display
Úpage 64, or on the standard Uconnect display if
the Front Comfort And Convenience Display is stowed.
“Massage Type” and “Intensity Level” can be selected for
the activated seat.
There are four intensity levels and five massage types that
can be selected.
Intensity Levels:
High
Med
Low
Off
Massage Types:
Waterfall
Lower Back
Extend
Low Extend
Rock Climb
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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The massage type and intensity level status will be
synchronized between the main Uconnect display and the
Front Comfort and Convenience Display.
The selected settings will save in the system’s memory
when turned off, and will resume the next time the system
is turned on.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with a selectable back/cushion
feature for massage seats, the massage feature can
be deselected for either the seatback or seat cushion.
If both options are deselected, massage will turn off.
The engine must be running for the power seatback
massage to operate.
The massage feature will turn off after 20 minutes of
use. However, if the massage type or intensity level is
changed, the timer then resets.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons are
located on the sides of the radio or within the
Uconnect system. You can access the controls
through the Climate screen.
Press the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting
on.
Press the heated seat button a second time to turn the
MED setting on.
Press the heated seat button a third time to turn the
LO setting on.
Press the heated seat button a fourth time to turn the
heating elements off.
The heating elements can be turned on in the seatback
only, seat cushion only, or both. Press the seat image on
the touchscreen or push the seat zone button on the side
of the radio to cycle through these seat zones. An LED will
illuminate next to the selected zone(s). If equipped with
touchscreen buttons, the selected zones will be
highlighted on the seat image.
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
Úpage 23.
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.
If equipped with a Rear Comfort And Convenience Display,
heated seat settings can be selected within the display
Úpage 69.
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.WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, 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. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious
burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
WARNING!
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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 sides of the radio or within the
Uconnect system. The fans operate at three
speeds: HI, MED and LO.
Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI.
Press the ventilated seat button a second time to
choose MED.
Press the ventilated seat button a third time to choose
LO.
Press the ventilated seat button a fourth time to turn
the ventilation off.
The fans can be turned on in the seatback only, seat
cushion only, or both. Press the seat image on the
touchscreen or push the seat zone button on the side of
the radio to cycle through these seat zones. An LED will
illuminate next to the selected zone(s). If equipped with
touchscreen buttons, the selected zones will be
highlighted on the seat image.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to
operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see
Úpage 23.
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.
If equipped with a Rear Comfort And Convenience Display,
ventilated seat settings can be selected within the display
Úpage 69.
You can choose from HI, MED, LO, or OFF fan speed.
Indicator lights in each switch illuminate indicating the
level of fan speed in use.
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.
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.
Front Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with front four-way driver and
passenger head restraints.
The Wagoneer is equipped with manual four-way head
restraints, and the Grand Wagoneer is equipped with
power four-way head restraints with adjustable wings.
If your vehicle is equipped with manual front head
restraints, to raise the head restraint, push the
adjustment button, located on the left side of the head
restraint, and pull upward on the head restraint. To lower
the head restraint, push the adjustment button, and push
downward on the head restraint.
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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FOG LIGHTS
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or
the low beam headlights, and push the fog light button on
the headlight switch.
Fog Light Button
Fog Light Button (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)
The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are
on, or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An
indicator light located in the instrument cluster display will
illuminate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will
turn off when the button is pushed a second time, when
the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the
high beam is selected.
Cornering Lights
The cornering lights are a feature to improve visibility at
night while turning the vehicle. When activated, a light
incorporated in the front fog light will illuminate on the
side of the vehicle the steering wheel is rotated or the turn
signal indicator is on. It can be activated through the
Uconnect system
Úpage 197.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster will flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or
left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.
BATTERY SAVER
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding
is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is placed in the OFF position and any door is
left ajar for 10 minutes or if the overhead console Dome
ON switch is pressed, and the interior lights are on for
10 minutes, the interior lights will automatically turn off.
NOTE:Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is in the
ON position.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is placed in
the OFF position, the exterior lights will automatically turn
off after eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and
left on for eight minutes while the ignition is in the OFF
position, the exterior lights will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
COURTESY LIGHTS
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened or the Dome ON button is pushed on the
overhead console. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote
Keyless Entry and the unlock button is pushed on the key
fob, the courtesy and dome lights will turn on. When a door
is open and the interior lights are on, pressing the Dome
Defeat button on the overhead console will cause all of the
interior lights to turn off. This allows the doors to stay open
for extended periods of time without discharging the
vehicle’s battery.
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