2023 JEEP WAGONEER seats

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SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR EASY ACCESS
FOR THIRD ROW
The second row captain’s chairs can slide forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Press the easy entry button located on the outboard side
of the seatback. Once pressed, the entire seat will pitch
forward, allowing the seat to slide forward.

Captain’s Chair Easy Entry Button

To return the seat to a sitting position, push the seatback
rearward until the seat locks. Emergency Straps
In the event that the vehicle loses power, the Easy Entry
buttons will not function. There are emergency straps
located on the back of the second row outboard seats to
allow the third row occupants to manually fold the seats
flat to exit the vehicle.

Emergency Straps

Pull the emergency straps to fold the second row seat flat.
Manual Folding Third Row — If Equipped
Both third row seats can be folded flat to increase the
cargo area. To lower either seat, pull on the release straps
located on both sides of the rear cargo area, near the
bottom of the seat.
NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full upright position
or folded flat when folding the third row seats.

Release Straps
Third Row Folded

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To raise the seat, pull the seatback up and push back to
lock it into place. You can also use the return straps in the
rear cargo area, on the back of the seat.

Return Straps

To recline the seat, pull the recline straps, located on the
sides of the seat.

Recline Straps

POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED
Wagoneer models will be equipped with 8-way power
driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches
are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two
switches that control the movement of the seat cushion
and the seatback.

Wagoneer Power Seat Switches

Grand Wagoneer models will be equipped with 20-way
power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat
switches are located on the driver and front passenger
door panels near the door handles. These switches control
the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Grand Wagoneer 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 — Seat Switch
2 — Seatback Switch
1 — Front Headrest Adjustment Switch
2 — Power Massage Switch
3 — Decrease Back/Thigh Bolster & Lumbar Switch
4 — Increase Back/Thigh Bolster & Lumbar Switch
5 — Upper Seatback Switch
6 — Seatback Recline Switch
7 — Seat Switch (Multiple Functions)
8 — Cushion Extender Switch

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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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When enabled in Uconnect Settings, Easy Entry and Easy
Exit positions are stored in each memory setting profile
Úpage 31.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the
vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit
feature is enabled or disabled through the programmable
features in the Uconnect system
Úpage 197.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS) —
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F EQUIPPED
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped
If equipped, the power recline switch for the third row
seats is located on the trim panel next to the seat. This
switch adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward for
occupant comfort.

Third Row Power Recline Switch

The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push and hold the forward or rearward button.
The seat will move in the direction of the button push.
Release the button when the desired position is released.
Rear Seat Power Folding Seatbacks —
If Equipped
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.
The 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.
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 prop -
erly on the occupant and they could be more seri -
ously injured in an accident as a result.
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.
WARNING!
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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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