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NOTE:The mechanical key can be used to lock or unlock the
doors, swing gate (if equipped with a lock), glove
compartment, and console storage.POWER DOOR LOCKS — IF EQUIPPED
The power door lock switch is located on each front door
panel. Push the switch forward to unlock the doors, and
rearward to lock the doors.

Power Door Lock Switch

KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — PASSIVE
E
NTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
The Passive Entry system is a feature that allows you to
lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and swing gate
without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
 Passive Entry may be programmed on/off within the
Uconnect Settings Úpage 184.
 The key fob may not be detected by the vehicle Passive
Entry system if it is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop, or other electronic device; these devices may
interfere with the key fob’s wireless signal and prevent
the Passive Entry system from locking/unlocking the
vehicle.
 Passive Entry Unlock initiates illuminated approach
(low beams, license plate lamp, position lamps) for
whichever duration is set between 0, 30, 60 or
90 seconds. Passive Entry Unlock also initiates two
flashes of the turn signals.
WARNING!
For personal security reasons and safety in a colli -
sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as
when you park and exit the vehicle.
 When exiting the vehicle, always switch off the igni -
tion and remove the key from the vehicle. Unsuper -
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe
personal injuries and death.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
 Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the gear selector.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a
location accessible to children. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!
For personal security reasons and safety in a colli -
sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as
when you park and exit the vehicle.
 When exiting the vehicle, always switch off the igni -
tion and remove the key from the vehicle. Unsuper -
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe
personal injuries and death.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the gear selector.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a
location accessible to children. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
WARNING!
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NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock
is in the unlocked position.
 After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the unlocked position.
 After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock system,
always test the door from the inside to make certain it
is in the locked position.
 For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the
lock lever rearward (located on the door trim panel),
lower the window and open the door with the outside
door handle.
NOTE:Always use this device when carrying children. After
engaging the child lock on both rear doors, check for
effective engagement by trying to open a door with the
internal handle. Once the Child-Protection Door Lock
system is engaged, it is impossible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. Before getting out of the car, be sure to
check that there is no one left inside.
FRONT DOOR REMOVAL

Door Removal Warning Label

Outside rearview mirrors are mounted on the doors. If you
choose to remove the doors, see an authorized dealer for
a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror. Federal law
requires outside mirrors on vehicles for on-road use.
NOTE:
Doors are heavy; use caution when removing them.
 Hinge pin can break if overtightened during door rein -
stall (Max Torque: 7.5 ft· lb / 10 N·m). For off-road
driving tips, see
Úpage 178.
 When front doors are removed, the message “Blind
Spot Alert Temporarily Unavailable” will display in the
instrument cluster display. Power Mirrors and Power
Door Locks will also be unavailable.
To remove the front doors, proceed as follows:

1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.

2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from
the outside when the Child-Protection locks are
engaged (locked).
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors
removed as you will lose the protection they can
provide. This procedure is furnished for use during
off-road operation only. Failure to follow this warning
can result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING!
All occupants must wear seat belts during off-road
operation with doors removed. For off-road driving
tips, see
Úpage 178.
 Do not store detached doors inside of the vehicle, as
they may cause personal injury in the event of an
accident.

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7. With the door in the open position, remove the check
bolt from the door check attachment on the bodyside
(using a #T40 Torx head driver).
NOTE:Keep the check arm in the extended position for easier
reinstallation. See note below if the check arm gets
pushed into the door while the door is off.

Door Check Arm

8. With the door open, lift the door with the help of another person, to clear the hinge pins from their
hinges and remove the door.
To Install The Front Doors

1. Locate the upper and lower hinge pins on the door, and lower them into the body hinges on the vehicle.

NOTE:The upper hinge pin is longer, which can be used to assist
in guiding the door into place during installation.

Hinge Pin Locations

2. With the door in the open position, align the door check bracket with the hole on the bodyside. Insert
the check screw and tighten using a #40 Torx head
driver to 19.9 ft· lb (27.0 N·m).
NOTE:If the check arm is stuck inside the door, follow these
instructions to install the check arm:

a. Insert the check arm screw into the check arm bracket. Ensure the screw is in the correct orientation.
b. Slowly pull on the screw to draw the check arm out until you encounter increased resistance. Do not attempt to
pull the check arm all the way out.
c. While sitting inside the vehicle, hold the door partially closed and insert the screw into the hole on the body.
d. Using your fingers, turn the screw clockwise at least two full turns. Gently pull on the screw to ensure it is secure.
e. Using the door handle, slowly push the door open. The check arm will be pulled out of the door. You may hear
the check arm pop against the screw.
f. Fully tighten the screw as instructed.
3. Insert the upper and lower hinge pin screws into the
body hinges. Tighten the screws using a #T50 Torx
head driver to 3.8 ft· lb / 5.2 N·m.
WARNING!
To avoid personal injury be sure to keep your arms,
hands, fingers and all objects clear of the check arm
area during the removal and installation procedures.
CAUTION!
Do not close the door before reattaching the door
check to the body. Damage may occur to the door
check.
 Do not overtighten Torx fasteners, damage to the
vehicle’s parts will occur.
 Hinge pins can break if overtightened during door
install (Max Torque: 6.0 ft· lb/8.1 N·m).

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Replacing The Wiring Connector Into The Wiring Harness
To reinstall the wiring connector on the vehicle’s door into
the harness just inside the vehicle, proceed as follows:
NOTE:Make sure there is plenty of slack on the wiring connector
during installation. Close the door slightly to provide more
slack if needed.

1. With light finger pressure, seat the wiring connector

straight
into the wiring harness until the wiring
harness lever starts to lower with the latching pin.

Connecting The Wiring Harness

2. After the harness lever has started to move with the pressure of seating the wiring connector, continue by
lowering the wiring harness lever to the fully closed
position.

Fully Closed Position

3. Push the red locking tab downward to lock into place.
4. Attach the cloth strap of the door onto the metal hook just inside the vehicle.

Cloth Strap Attachment

5. Replace wiring access doors.
REAR DOOR REMOVAL
(FOUR-DOOR MODELS)
1 — Seat Connector Straight Into Harness
2 — Wiring Harness Lever Starts To Lower
CAUTION!
Failure to correctly reconnect the wiring connector into
the harness will result in damage that is not covered by
the New Vehicle Warranty.
1 — Metal Hook
2 — Cloth Strap
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors
removed as you will lose the protection they can
provide. This procedure is furnished for use during
off-road operation only. Failure to follow this warning
can result in death or serious personal injury.
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Door Removal Warning Label

NOTE:
Doors are heavy; use caution when removing them.
 Hinge pin can break if overtightened during door rein -
stall (Max Torque: 7.5 ft· lb / 10 N·m). For off-road
driving tips, see
Úpage 178. To remove the rear doors, proceed as follows:

1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.

2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE:The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in the rear
cargo tray located under the rear load floor.

Hinge Pin Screw

3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.
4. Pry open and remove the plastic wiring access door from the bottom of the B-pillar.

Wiring Access Door

5. Unplug the wiring connector.
NOTE:Squeeze the tab on the base of the wiring harness. This
will unlock the connector tab, allowing the wiring
connector to be unplugged.

Wiring Connector

WARNING!
All occupants must wear seat belts during off-road
operation with doors removed. For off-road driving
tips, see
Úpage 178.
 Do not store detached doors inside of the vehicle, as
they may fly around and cause personal injury or
death in the event of a sudden stop, rough terrain, or
a collision.

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6. With the door in the open position, remove the check
bolt from the door check attachment on the body
(using a #T40 Torx head driver).
NOTE:Keep the check arm in the extended position for easier
reinstallation.

Door Check Arm

7. With the door open, lift the door with the help of another person, to clear the hinge pins from their
hinges and remove the door.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the
reverse order.
NOTE:The upper hinge has a longer pin, which can be used to
assist in guiding the door into place when reinstalling.
DOOR OFF MIRROR KIT — IF EQUIPPED
If equipped with the Door Off Mirror Kit, exterior rearview
mirrors can be installed on to the upper body door hinges
after the front doors have been removed.
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.

Door Off Mirror

To install the Door Off Mirrors, proceed as follows:

1. Remove both front doors

Ú
page 24.

2. Remove the cowl bolt closest to the door opening using a #40 Torx head driver, and store in a safe
location.

Cowl Bolt Location

WARNING!
All occupants must wear seat belts during off-road
operation with doors removed. For off-road driving
tips, see
Úpage 178.
 Do not store detached doors inside of the vehicle, as
they may fly around and cause personal injury or
death in the event of a sudden stop, rough terrain, or
a collision.
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Press Shim Firmly Into Bottom Of Pocket

f. Replace upper half-door.
NOTE:If the compression is increased too much on the front
upper corner of the rear doors, deformation of the seal will
occur.
Half-Door Removal
To remove the half-doors, repeat the installation steps in
reverse order.
NOTE:When removing the upper half-doors, push upward firmly
on the middle of the upper half-door until the posts detach
from the lower half.

Push Upward On Middle Of Upper Half Door To Remove

STEERING WHEEL
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward
or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the
steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located on
the steering column.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column,
move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the
steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To
lock the steering column in position, push the control
handle upward until fully engaged.
1 — Remove Paper Backing From Shim
2 — Slide Pencil through Hole In Shim
3 — Press Pencil With Shim Into Pocket
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.

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
I
F EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that helps warm your hands in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only one
temperature setting. 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 within
the Climate or Comfort screen of the touchscreen.
 Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn
the heating element on.
 Press the heated steering wheel button a second time
to turn the heating element 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 18.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system of the
vehicle.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward
Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a
bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor.
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the bar once you have reached the desired
position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters
have latched.

Adjustment Bar Location

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.
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!
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.
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