Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual page 30

Backrest angle adjustment
Use lever (3) fig. 21 to adjust the
backrest angle, accompanying it with the
movement of the torso (operate the lever
until the desired position is reached,
then release it).
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Power lumbar adjustment
(where provided)
With the starter switch in the ENGINE
position, operate the joystick (4) fig. 22.
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Fold-flat front passenger seat
(where provided)
When the seat is lowered, it becomes
a continuous extension of the loading
surface. Therefore, rear occupants are
not permitted while driving.
Pull upward on the recline lever to fold
or unfold the seat.
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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. Simply return
the seats to the open position. The seat
cushion will return to its normal shape
over time.
Manual adjustment (rear seats)
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Partial extension of boot (1/3 or 2/3)
Extending the right hand side of the boot
allows you to carry two passengers on the
left side of the rear seat while extending
the left hand side allows you to carry one
passenger.
NOTE Prior to folding the rear seat, it
may be necessary to reposition the front
seat to its mid-track position. Also, be
sure that the front seats are fully upright
and positioned forward. This will allow
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the rear seat to fold down easily.
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Folding the rear seat
1. Make sure that the seat belt is
positioned on the panel (1) fig. 23.
2. Pull the backrest release lever (2)
fig. 23 located on either side of the
upper outer edge of the seat.
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3. Fold that side of the rear backrest
completely forward.
Repositioning seat backrests
Move the seat belts aside, making sure
that they are correctly extended and not
twisted and that they are not trapped
behind the backrests of the seats.
Lift the backrests by pushing them
rearward, until you hear both coupling
mechanisms lock into place, visually
checking that the red "notches" on the
levers are no longer visible. The "red
notch" indicates that the backrest is not
secured.
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Power adjustment (front seats)
(where provided)
The control buttons for adjusting the
seat can be used to adjust the height
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