Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / SAFETY / OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS / Seat Belt Systems / How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

Jeep Wrangler: Seat Belt Systems / How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode

Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

WARNING!

The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual.
Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child.

How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. Grab the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted. Allow the seat belt to retract...

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: To Unlock/Enter The Swing Gate

The swing gate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the swing gate handle. With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the swing gate handle, grab the swing gate handle to unlock the swing gate automatically, and pull the swing gate to open...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped

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Turn Signals. Lane Change Assist — If Equipped

Turn Signals

Move the multifunction lever up or down to activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation.

NOTE:

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.