Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual page 42

40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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The center head restraints must be in the lowest
position to avoid contact with the center console
when folding the seat.
WARNING!
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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.
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Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Folding The Rear Seats
To fold down the rear seat, pull the release strap
located on the upper outboard side of the rear seat to
release the seat. The head restraints are folded inde-
pendently page 42.
Release Strap Location
Rear Seat Folded Flat
NOTE:
Each rear seatback can be locked in an upright position
using the vehicle key. Each seatback must be unlocked
to release for folding.
Locking The Seatback
To raise the seatback to the proper position, manually
lift the seatback until it locks into place. To return the
head restraint to the proper position, manually lift up
until it locks into place. If interference from the cargo
area behind the seat prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seats to
their proper position.
NOTE:
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The vehicle is equipped with stow clips located on
the lower trim, next to the rear seats. Use these
clips to hold the seat belt out of the path of the seat
back when it is being folded and raised.
Stow Clip Location
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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. By
simply unfolding the seats to the open position, the
seat cushion will return to its normal shape over
time.