Jeep Wrangler (2018 year). Manual — part 25

Cavity

Cartridge Fuse

Micro Fuse

Description

F96

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10 Amp Red

PWR MIRROR SW

F97

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20 Amp Yellow

RADIO/TBM

F98

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10 Amp Red

SW BANK-HD ELEC/OFF ROAD

F99

–

–

Spare

F100

30 Amp Pink

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ESC-ECU & VALVES

F101

30 Amp Pink

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DTCM

F102

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15 Amp Blue

DUAL USB PORT

F103

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15 Amp Blue

HD ACCY #3 — If Equipped

F104

–

15 Amp Blue

PPU COOL PUMP — If Equipped

F105

–

10 Amp Red

ICS/HVAC

F106

40 Amp Green

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ESC-PUMP MTR

F107

–

20 Amp Yellow

TRLR TOW STOP/TURN LT — If Equipped

F108

–

15 Amp Blue

HD ACCY #4 — If Equipped

F109

–

20 Amp Yellow

TRLR TOW STOP/TURN RT — If Equipped

F110

30 Amp Pink

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POWER INVERTER

F111

20 Amp Blue

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TRLR TOW BACKUP — If Equipped

* Customer can select to switch the Cargo Power Outlet

from F43 battery fed power to this position F45 which is fed

when the ignition in ON.

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CAUTION!

• When installing the power distribution center cover,

it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.

• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use

only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

WARNING!

• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the

vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The

vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.

• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on

a jack.

• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing

tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.

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Jack Location

The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear cargo area.

To remove jack and tools proceed as follows:
1. Lift the load floor in the cargo area.

NOTE:

The load floor can be removed for easier access by

pulling the load floor directly rearward.

2. Remove the hardware storage cover by pinching the

latch on the left side and pulling upward.

Load Floor

Hardware Storage Cover Latch

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3. Turn the black plastic wing nut counterclockwise to

loosen the jack from the storage bin.

4. Remove tool kit and assemble tools.

Jack And Lug Wrench

Plastic Wing Nut Location

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Spare Tire Removal

1. To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire

cover, if equipped.

2. Remove the Rear Camera Cover by turning the lock bolt

to the left with the #T40 Torx head driver and ratchet

from the supplied tool kit.

3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench turning them

counterclockwise. If equipped, remove the locking lug

nut with the lock key (located in the glove box) turning

it counterclockwise.

Stowing The Replaced Spare Tire

1. Mount the spare tire onto the carrier. Torque down lug

nuts and locking lug nut.

2. Return the lock bolt to the lock position on the camera

cover by turning the lock to the right using the provided

#40 Torx head driver and ratchet. Then, reinstall the

camera cover by slipping it over the camera/tire carrier

until it snaps into place.

3. Reinstall the tire cover if applicable.

NOTE:

If you have added aftermarket accessories to the

spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight

of 85 lbs (38.5 kg) including the weight of the spare tire.

Preparations For Jacking

1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.

Unlock Rear Camera Cover

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2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manual

transmission into REVERSE.

5. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally

opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right

front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the

vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

Jacking Instructions

WARNING!

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the

edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.

• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be

raised.

• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic

transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.

• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a

jack.

• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a

jack.

• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If

you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.

• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for

lifting this vehicle during a tire change.

• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely

careful of motor traffic.

• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely

stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.

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CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated.

1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored

location.

2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by

turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still

on the ground.

3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack

handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.

Jack Warning Label

Assembled Jack And Tools

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4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle.

Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown. Do not
raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully
engaged.

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise.

Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface

and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.

Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.

WARNING!

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.

6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.

Front Jacking Location

Rear Jacking Location

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7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install

the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the

wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.

8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left,

and remove the jack.

9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alter-

nate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Refer

to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifications”

for correct lug nut torque.

10. Remove the jack assembly and wheel blocks.
11. Secure the jack and tools in their proper locations.
12. Secure the damaged wheel/tire on the spare tire car-

rier. Torque down lug nuts and locking lug nut.

13. Return the lock bolt to the lock position on the camera

cover by turning the lock to the right using the

provided #40 Torx head driver and ratchet. Then,

reinstall the camera cover by slipping it over the

camera/tire carrier until it snaps into place.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.

Road Tire Installation

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end

of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug

nuts.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.

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3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased

leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each

nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug nut

torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical

Specifications”. If in doubt about the correct tightness,

have them checked with a torque wrench by your

authorized dealer or service station.

5. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque with a

torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly

seated against the wheel.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

WARNING!

Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park Re-
lease. In addition, you should be seated in the driver’s
seat with your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the
Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake, or by
proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the
Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for those in or around
the vehicle.

In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the

transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead

battery), a Manual Park Release is available.

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Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the manual park release cover, located above

the gear selector, to access the release tether strap.

3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether

strap up through the opening in the console base.

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Pull the tether strap up and to the left until the release

lever locks into place in the vertical position. The vehicle

is now out of PARK and can be moved. Release the

parking brake only when the vehicle is securely con-

nected to a tow vehicle.

To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Pull upward on the tether strap, releasing it from the

“locked” position.

2. Lower the Manual Park Release lever downward and to

the right, into its original position.

Manual Park Release Cover

Tether Strap

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3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the

lever is locked in its stowed position.

4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console, and

reinstall the cover.

JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump

started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another

vehicle, or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump

starting can be dangerous if done improperly, so please

follow the procedures in this section carefully.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen. It
could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other
booster source with a system voltage greater than 12
Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator
or electrical system may occur.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow

the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.

Preparations For Jump Start

The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of the

engine compartment, behind the Power Distribution Center.

NOTE:

The positive battery post is covered with a protec-

tive cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the post.

Positive Battery Post

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WARNING!

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever

the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch

bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your

skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis-

sion into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL)

and turn the ignition to LOCK.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical

accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park

the vehicle within the jumper cable’s reach, apply the

parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and personal injury
could result.

Jump Starting Procedure

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.

NOTE:

Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper

cables are not contacting each other or either vehicle while

making connections.

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Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the

remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the

negative (-) post of the booster battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of

the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery

and the fuel injection system.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post
of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do
not use any other exposed metal parts.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster

battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start

the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

CAUTION!

Do not run the booster vehicle engine above 2000 rpm
since it provides no charging benefit, wastes fuel and
can damage booster vehicle engine.

6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in

the reverse sequence:

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from

the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged

battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from

the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged

vehicle.

5. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive

(+)

post of the discharged vehicle.

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If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle

you should have the battery and charging system tested at

an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged
in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

In any of the following situations, you can reduce the

potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into

NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT
(H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine
off immediately and call for service.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an

impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C

system adds heat to the engine cooling system and

turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.

• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum

heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to

high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement

to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the

engine cooling system.

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WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can

often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering

wheel right and left to clear the area around the front

wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission, push

and hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then, shift

back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with auto-

matic transmission) or SECOND GEAR and REVERSE

(with manual transmission), while gently pressing the

accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal

pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without

spinning the wheels or racing the engine.

NOTE:
• For vehicles with automatic transmission: Shifts be-

tween DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at

wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the

transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2

seconds, you must press the brake pedal to engage

DRIVE or REVERSE.

• Push the ⬙ESC Off⬙ switch to place the Electronic Stabil-

ity Control (ESC) system in

⬙Partial Off⬙ mode before

rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control

System” in “Safety” for further information. Once the

vehicle has been freed, push the

⬙ESC Off⬙ switch again

to restore

⬙ESC On⬙ mode.

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