2023 JEEP WAGONEER Owners Manual

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Use the four-way control to adjust the steering column.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Settings, use
the key fob or the memory switch on the driver's door trim
panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to
saved positions
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has three
temperature settings. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will stay on until the
operator turns it off. The heated steering wheel may not
turn on when it is already warm. The heated steering wheel control button is located on the
left side of the radio screen or within the Uconnect system.
You can gain access to the control button on the top left
side of the screen by tapping the temperature controls,
which will provide a quick drop-down menu containing the
controls, or through the controls screen of the
touchscreen. If your vehicle is not equipped with the
button on the side of the radio, you can also access the
control button through the climate screen.

Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn
the HI setting on.
 Press the heated steering wheel button a second time
to turn the MED setting on.
 Press the heated steering wheel button a third time to
turn the LO setting on.
 Press the heated steering wheel button a fourth time to
turn the heating elements off.NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel
to operate.
For information on use with the Remote Start system, see
Úpage 23.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER MEMORY
SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver, and if equipped, also the
front passenger to save up to two different memory
profiles for easy recall through a memory switch. Each
memory profile saves desired position settings for the
following features:
Driver’s Side
Seat position
 Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped)
 Side mirrors
 Power tilt and telescopic steering column (if equipped)
 Power adjustable pedals (if equipped)
 A set of desired radio station presets
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving
with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
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 conditions must exercise care
when using the steering wheel heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
 Do not place anything on the steering wheel that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and material. This may
cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.
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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
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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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Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT FORWARD/REAR -
WARD 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

SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT RECLINE ADJUST -
MENT
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

To recline the center seat, pull the recline strap located on
the seatback, and move forward or backward as desired.
Release the strap when the desired seat position has
been reached.

Center Seat Recline Strap

SECOND ROW BENCH FOLD FLAT SEAT
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some rear seating room.
NOTE:Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
position the front seat to its mid-track position especially
if the seat is equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment. Also,
be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi -
tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down
easily.
To lower the seatback, pull upward on the recline lever
located on the outboard side of the seat, and let the
seatback fold forward automatically.
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.

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Second Row Bench Seat Folded Flat

To lower the center seatback, pull the recline strap,
located on the left side of the seatback, and let the
seatback fold forward automatically.

Center Seat Recline Strap

To raise the seatback, fold the seatback up into its original
position and lock it into place.
SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT EASY ACCESS FOR
THIRD ROW
The second row bench seats 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 seat will pitch forward,
allowing the seat to slide forward.

Bench Seat 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.
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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Second Row Captain’s Chairs —
If Equipped
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

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.
NOTE:Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
position the front seat to its mid-track position especially
if the seat is equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment. Also,
be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi -
tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down
easily. Pull upward on the recline lever located on the outboard
side of each second row seat, and let the seatback fold
forward automatically.

Second Row Captain’s Chair Folded Flat

To Raise The Rear Seats
Fold the seatbacks upward to their original position, and
lock them into place.
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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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) —
I
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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