2023 JEEP WAGONEER child seat

SAFETY283
Always follow the directions of the child restraint
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint
If the selected seating position has a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat
belt, following the instructions below. See
Úpage 283 to
check what type of seat belt each seating position has.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more
easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchorages.

2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For the second row seats,
and third row left outboard seat, move the seat back
rearward to the fourth locking position from full
upright to attach the seat to the lower LATCH
anchorages.
3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected
seating position. Adjust the seat back forward to the
most vertical locking position. If the rear seat can be
moved forward and rearward, you may wish to move
it to its rear-most position to make room for the child
seat. You may also move the front seat forward to
allow more room for the child seat. 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to
the top tether anchorage. See
Úpage 286 for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Remove slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR
(ALR) Seat Belt:
When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child
restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used
by other occupants or being used to secure child
restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play
with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before
installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle
the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the
child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the
child restraint installation, instead of buckling it behind
the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child
restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat
belt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts
are not toys and that they should not play with them.Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt.
WARNING!
 Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH
anchorages can lead to failure of the restraint. The
child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when
installing an infant or child restraint.
 Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand
only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The
child could be badly injured or killed.
 Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
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284SAFETY
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be
“switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing
out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract
back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a
clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the
retractor
Úpage 263.
Please see the table below and the following sections for
more information.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing
Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Seven Passenger (Captain’s Chairs Second Row) Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations Eight Passenger (Second Row Bench) Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) Locations

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

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SAFETY285
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt.
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating
position. If the second row seat can be reclined, you
may recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint
(if adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear seat can
be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you
may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make
room for the child seat. You may also move the front
seat forward to allow more room for the child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child
restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt
path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight
against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt
webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing
to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any
webbing. If the retractor is not
locked, repeat step 5.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child
restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to
attach a forward-facing child restraint? Weight limit of the Child RestraintAlways use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to
install a forward-facing child restraint, up to the
recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the
front passenger seat? YesContact between the front passenger seat and the child
restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also
allows contact.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? No
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt
against the belt path of the child restraint? NoDo not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an
ALR retractor.
WARNING!

Improper installation or failure to properly secure a
child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint.
The child could be badly injured or killed.
 Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
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8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the
seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect
the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the
tether strap. See
Úpage 286 for directions to attach
a tether anchor.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top
Tether Anchorage

1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether
anchorage. If the seat can be moved, you may need
to move the seat forward to provide better access to
the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether
anchorage for that seating position, move the child
restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is
available.

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.
If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where
possible, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the two posts. If not possible,
lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap
around the outboard side of the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.

Second Row Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting
(Eight Passenger Seating)

4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.

Second Row Captain’s Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting
(Seven Passenger Seating)
Third Row Seating Top Tether Strap Mounting

WARNING!
Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to
any location in front of the car seat, including the seat
frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether
strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage
that is approved for that seating position, located
behind the top of the vehicle seat. See
Úpage 279 for
the location of approved tether anchorages in your
vehicle.

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SAFETY287
SAFETY TIPS
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
TRANSPORTING PETS
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat
belts.
CONNECTED VEHICLES
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept
information and private communications without your
consent. For further information, refer to “Data Collection
& Privacy” in your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement
or “Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity”
Úpage 118.
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE
I
NSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you have
questions regarding the seat belt or retractor conditions,
take your vehicle to an authorized FCA dealer or
authorized FCA Certified Collision Care Program facility for
inspection.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first placed in the ON/RUN
position. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the
system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. After the bulb check, this light will illuminate with
a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has
been detected. It will stay on until the fault is removed. If
the light comes on intermittently or remains on while
driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately
Úpage 256.
WARNING!
 An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
 If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack
in the strap.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause
serious injury or death.
 It is extremely 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.
 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible
outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are breached. It may
be possible that vehicle systems, including safety
related systems, could be impaired or a loss of vehicle
control could occur that may result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.
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Base Instrument Cluster
b
........................................97
Battery ................................................................. 109, 318
Charging System Light............................................ 109
Keyless Key Fob Replacement .................................18
Battery Saver Feature ..................................................... 60
Belts, Seat .................................................................... 287
Body Mechanism Lubrication...................................... 323
B-Pillar Location ........................................................... 354
Brake Assist System .................................................... 241
Brake Control System, Electronic ............................... 241
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 328
, 377
Brake System ...................................................... 328, 371
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................................................ 371 Fluid Check.............................................................. 328
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 328
Parking .................................................................... 122
Warning Light .......................................................... 109
Brake/Transmission Interlock..................................... 126
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 349
Bulbs, Light................................................................... 289
CCamera, Night Vision ................................................... 172
Camera, Rear ...................................................... 170, 175
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 375
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 313
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 327
Car Washes .................................................................. 368
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 289
Cargo Area Cover .............................................. 89
, 90, 91
Cargo Compartment ....................................................... 89 Light ............................................................................89 Cargo Light ...................................................................... 89
Cargo Net ........................................................................ 91
Cargo Tie-Downs ............................................................. 89
Cellular Phone............................................................... 238
Center Console Cooler.................................................... 75
Center Console Safe ....................................................... 75
Center Console Safe — If Equipped

b
...................... 75
Chains, Tire ...................................................................364
Chart, Tire Sizing ...........................................................350
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...... 118
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................................ 287
Checks, Safety .............................................................. 287
Child Restraint .............................................................. 275
Child Restraints Booster Seats .......................................................... 277
Child Seat Installation ............................................. 285How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................283Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 276
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............................ 281
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 279
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 277
Seating Positions ..................................................... 278
Child Safety Locks .......................................................... 30
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 373
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................362
Climate Control ............................................................... 64 Automatic ................................................................... 64
Cold Weather Operation ............................................... 122
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 361
Contract, Service .......................................................... 380
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................327
Cooling System ............................................................. 326 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................327
Coolant Level ...........................................................328 Cooling Capacity...................................................... 375
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 327
Drain, Flush, And Refill ........................................... 326
Inspection .......................................................326
, 328
Points To Remember .............................................. 328
Pressure Cap ........................................................... 327
Radiator Cap............................................................ 327
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 326
, 375, 376
Corrosion Protection .................................................... 368
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ........................... 137
, 138
Cruise Light ................................................................... 116
Customer Assistance ................................................... 378
Customer Programmable Features ............................. 197
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 196
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 58 Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 288
De-Icer, Remote Start .................................................... 23
Deluxe Security Alarm .................................................... 25
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................................... 117
Digital Rearview Mirror .................................................. 50
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ..................................................... 316
, 317
Disabled Vehicle Towing .............................................. 306
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 327
Door Ajar .............................................................. 109
, 110
Door Ajar Light ..................................................... 109, 110
Door Locks ............................................................... 26, 30
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ............... 30
Doors ............................................................................... 26
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................................................... 33
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Fog .............................................................................. 60
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 290
Headlights On With Wipers .......................................59
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...................................58
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................................ 243
Illuminated Entry........................................................62
Interior ........................................................................60
Lights On Reminder ...................................................59
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ................... 112
Multicolor Ambient ....................................................62
Park .................................................................. 59
, 116
Passing ....................................................................... 58
Reading ...................................................................... 61
Seat Belt Reminder ................................................ 111
Security Alarm ......................................................... 111 Service ..................................................................... 349
Traction Control ...................................................... 243
Turn Signals ..................................... 57
, 60, 116, 289
Vanity Mirror............................................................... 50
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............. 110
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .................................. 107
Load Shed Battery Saver On ....................................... 107
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction......................... 107
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ......................... 107
Loading Vehicle ............................................................ 178 Tires ......................................................................... 354
Locks Child Protection .........................................................30
Manual ....................................................................... 26
Power Door .................................................................27
Lubrication, Body ......................................................... 323
Lug Nuts/Bolts ............................................................. 371
MMaintenance ................................................................... 85 Maintenance Free Battery ...........................................318
Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 309
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...... 112
, 118
Manual Park Release............................................................303Service .....................................................................381
McIntosh ....................................................................... 226
Media Hub....................................................................... 76
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) .................................. 31
Memory Seat ................................................................... 31 Memory Seats And Radio............................................... 31
Methanol ....................................................................... 373
Mirrors ............................................................................. 50 Conversation .............................................................. 51
Electric Remote ......................................................... 52
Exterior Folding.......................................................... 51
Heated........................................................................ 53
Outside ....................................................................... 51
Rearview ...........................................................50
, 290
Tilt In Reverse ............................................................ 53
Vanity.......................................................................... 50
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle........................................................................ 10
Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................................... 252
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 381
MP3 Control .................................................................... 76 Multi-Function Control Lever .......................................... 57
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ....................................... 122
Night Vision Camera..................................................... 172
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 256
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................................... 372
Off-Road Pages ............................................................. 236
Oil Change Indicator ..................................................... 101 Reset........................................................................ 101
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 319
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 319
Oil Pressure Light ......................................................... 111
Oil, Engine ..................................................................... 319 Capacity ................................................................... 375
Checking .........................................................316
, 317
Dipstick ...........................................................316, 317
Disposal ................................................................... 319
Filter ......................................................................... 319
Filter Disposal.......................................................... 319
Identification Logo .................................................. 319
Materials Added To ................................................. 319 Pressure Warning Light .......................................... 111Recommendation...........................................319
, 375
Synthetic .................................................................. 319
Viscosity ................................................................... 375
Onboard Diagnostic System ........................................ 117
Operating Precautions ................................................. 117
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ...................................................... 381
Outside Rearview Mirrors .............................................. 51
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Pages, Off Road ........................................................... 236
Paint Care ..................................................................... 368
Panic Alarm .....................................................................17
Parking Brake ...................................................... 112
, 122
ParkSense Front And Rear ........................................................ 154
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 160
ParkSense System, Rear ............................................. 154
Passenger Screen ........................................................ 221
Passive Entry ...................................................................27
Pedals, Adjustable ..........................................................49 Permissions .................................................................. 221
Pets ............................................................................... 287
Phone Storage.................................................................74Pinch Protection .............................................................. 85
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....................... 354
Power Brakes ..................................................................... 371
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................331
, 338, 343
Door Locks .................................................................27
Inverter ....................................................................... 80
Mirrors ........................................................................52
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 79
Seats...........................................................................38
Side Steps ..................................................................27
Steering .......................................................... 135
, 377
Sunroof ....................................................................... 83
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............................ 30
Windows .....................................................................82
Power Rear Seats............................................................41 Power Seats
Down .......................................................................... 39
Forward ...................................................................... 39
Rearward.................................................................... 39
Up ............................................................................... 39
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 263
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 293
Pretensioners Seat Belts................................................................. 263
QQuadra-Lift ....................................................................132
Quadra-Trac ........................................................ 129, 130
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 358
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 327
RadioSound Setting .......................................................... 216
Radio Operation ............................................................238
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 221
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ......................................... 63
Rear Air Conditioning...................................................... 69
Rear Axle (Differential) ................................................. 330
Rear Camera ....................................................... 170
, 175
Rear Cross Path ............................................................249
Rear ParkSense System............................................... 154
Rear Seat Entertainment ............................................. 228 Rear Seat Reminder ..................................................... 240
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................................................... 64
Recreational Towing ..................................................... 190
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 373
Refrigerant .................................................................... 321
Release, Hood ................................................................ 85
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 257
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 22
Remote Keyless Entry .................................................... 16 Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 24
Disarm The Alarm ..................................................... 24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...................... 221
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode............................................ 23
Remote Starting System ................................................ 22 Replacement Bulbs ...................................................... 349
Replacement Keys ......................................................... 20
Replacement Tires ....................................................... 360
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................. 381
Restraints, Child ........................................................... 275
Restraints, Head............................................................. 44
Roll Over Warning........................................................... 10
Roof Luggage Rack ........................................................ 91Rotation, Tires .............................................................. 366

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