Jeep Wrangler (2018 year). Manual — part 1

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new

vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-

ship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and

perform tasks that are not intended for conventional pas-

senger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from

many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so

take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If

equipped, the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was

designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for

off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for

a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to drive this

vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar

with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for brak-

ing, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting.

Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces.

Your driving skills will improve with experience. When

driving off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the

vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws

of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and

local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of

this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result

in loss of control or a collision. Refer to the “Driving Tips”

in “Starting and Operating” for further information.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance

of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with

the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supple-

mented by Warranty Information, and customer oriented

documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet you will find a

description of the services that FCA offers to its customers,

the Warranty Certificate and the details of the terms and

conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to

read all of these publications carefully before driving your

vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recom-

mendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual

will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.

Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or

versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,

you should only consider the information which is related

to the trim level, engine, and version that you have

purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Own-

er’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your

vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”.

All data contained in this publication are intended to help

you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at

a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this

reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model

described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For

further information, contact an authorized dealer.

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If applicable, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for

related information.

NOTE:

After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should

be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and

remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your

satisfaction.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher

ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many

passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a

wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe

manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the

higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it

may roll over while some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other

unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle con-

trol. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a

collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

Drive carefully.

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided

is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.

government notes that the universal use of existing seat

belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more

each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two

million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is

significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat

belt. Always buckle up.

Rollover Warning Label

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items

of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-

tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual

contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Symbols

Consult the following table for a description of the symbols

that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this

Owner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operat-

ing procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury

and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-

dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss impor-

tant information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

䡵 FRONT VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
䡵 REAR VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
䡵 INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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FRONT VIEW

Front View

1 — Hood/Engine Compartment

4 — Headlights

2 — Windshield

5 — Wheels

3 — Exterior Mirrors

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REAR VIEW

Rear View

1 — Rear Lights
2 — Swing Gate

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Air Outlet

4 — Windshield Wiper Lever

7 — Steering Wheel

2 — Multifunction Lever

5 — Glove Compartment

3 — Instrument Cluster

6 — Push Button Ignition

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INTERIOR

Interior Features

1 — Door Handles

4 — Power Window Switches

2 — Seats

5 — Climate Controls

3 — Gear Selector

6 — Uconnect System

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CONTENTS

䡵 KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

▫ Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

䡵 IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
▫ Vehicle On Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .25

▫ How To Use Remote Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
▫ Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped . . . .26
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .27
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

䡵 SENTRY KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .29

▫ Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

䡵 DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .32
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry

(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

▫ Front Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) . . . . . . .41

䡵 SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

▫ Manual Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
▫ Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two Door

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat —

Four Door Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

▫ Fold And Tumble Rear Seat —

Two Door Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

▫ Rear Seat Armrest — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .52

䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

▫ Front Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
▫ Rear Head Restraints — Two Door Models . . . . .54
▫ Rear Head Restraints — Four Door Models . . . . .56

䡵 STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . .57
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped. . . . . . . . .58

䡵 MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . .59
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . . .59
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
▫ Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

▫ Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . .62
▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .64
▫ Lights-On Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

▫ Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
▫ Dimmer Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . . . . .65

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

▫ Manual Climate Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . .69
▫ Automatic Climate Controls Overview. . . . . . . . .73
▫ Climate Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

䡵 POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . .82

▫ Auto-Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

䡵 DUAL TOP FOUR DOOR MODELS —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

▫ Removing The Soft Top — Four Door Models . . .85

▫ Installing The Soft Top — Four Door Models . . . .87

䡵 FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD

TOP — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

▫ Front Panel(s) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
▫ Freedom Top Storage Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
▫ Front Panel(s) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
▫ Rear Hard Top Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
▫ Rear Hard Top Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

䡵 DOOR FRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

▫ Door Frame Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Door Frame Installation Four Door Models — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

▫ Door Frame Installation Two Door Models — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

䡵 SOFT TOP TWO DOOR MODELS —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

▫ Lowering The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
▫ Raising The Soft Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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䡵 SOFT TOP FOUR DOOR MODELS —

IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

▫ Lowering The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
▫ Raising The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

䡵 POWER SLIDING TOP — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . .144

▫ Opening The Power Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
▫ Closing The Power Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
▫ Power Top Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
▫ Relearn Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
▫ Rear Quarter Window Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

䡵 FOLDING WINDSHIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

▫ Lowering The Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
▫ Raising The Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

䡵 HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

▫ Opening The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

▫ Closing The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

䡵 REAR SWING GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

▫ Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .155

▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink. . . . .156
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . . . .159
▫ Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
▫ Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

▫ Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
▫ Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
▫ Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
▫ Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
▫ Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .169

䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . .170

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KEYS

Key Fob

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition

system consists of a key fob with Keyless Go and a

START/STOP push button ignition system. The Remote

Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob with a mechani-

cal key and Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.

NOTE:

The key fob may not be detected by the vehicle if it

is located next to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic

device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless

signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and

swing gate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)

by pressing the appropriate button on the fob. The key fob

does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the

system.

NOTE:
• In the ON/RUN position, the lock button is disabled.

Only the unlock button is enabled.

Backup Mode Starting

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push

of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In

this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the

ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob against the

ENGINE START/STOP button, and push to operate the

ignition switch.

Key Fob

1 — Flip Key Release Button
2 — Unlock Button
3 — Lock Button
4 — Remote Start Button
5 — Panic Button

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To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate

Push and release the key fob unlock button once to unlock

the driver’s door only, or twice to unlock all the doors and

swing gate. When the key fob unlock button is pushed, the

Illuminated Entry will initiate, and the turn signal lights

will flash twice.

To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all

doors. The turn signals will flash, and the horn will chirp

once to acknowledge the lock signal.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

NOTE:

When a key fob battery is low, a warning will be

indicated on the vehicle’s instrument cluster, and the fob

LED will no longer illuminate with a button press.
The recommended replacement battery is CR2450.

NOTE:

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate .
1. Remove the back cover of the fob by inserting a flat-

blade screw driver into the slot on the bottom of the fob.

Pry until the cover unsnaps being careful not to damage

the seal. Proceed counter-clockwise to pry the remaining

snaps until the battery cover can be removed.

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2. Remove the depleted battery by inserting a small flat-

blade screwdriver into the battery removal slot and

sliding the battery forward and up being careful not to

damage the electronic board underneath.

3. Install the new battery into the key fob, making sure the

positive (+) side is facing up. Slide the battery until it is

seated securely below the tabs.

4. Reassemble the back cover making sure it is properly

aligned before snapping it back in place.

Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed by your

authorized dealer.

1-3 – Back Cover Pry Points

Battery Replacement

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