Jeep GLADIATOR 2020 Owner's Manual page 39

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 independently. Refer to "Head
Restraints" in this chapter for further
information.
NOTE:
Each rear seatback can be locked in an upright
position using the vehicle key. Each seatback
must be unlocked to release for folding.
Release Strap Locations
Rear Seat Folded Flat
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:
The vehicle is equipped with stow clips
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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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Stow Clip Location
You may experience deformation in the seat
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cushion from the seat belt buckles if the
seats are left folded for an extended period
of time. This is normal. By simply opening the
seats to the open position, the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape over time.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. Perform a "push - pull - push"
check to confirm the seat is fully locked. If the
seatback is not securely locked into position, the
seat will not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. A red indicator on the
pull strap will be displayed if the seatback is not
securely locked. An improperly latched seat
could cause serious injury.
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