Jeep Wrangler (2018 year). Manual — part 10

Lowering The Windshield

1. Lower the soft top or remove the hard top following the

instructions in this manual.

2. Manually remove the protective caps over the wind-

shield wiper hex bolts.

3. Using the provided 15mm socket, remove the two hex

bolts and remove the wiper arms.

4. Move to the inside of the vehicle and lower both sun

visors.

5. Using the provided #40 Torx head driver, remove the

four Torx screws located along the interior of the wind-

shield.

NOTE:

Store all of the mounting bolts in their original

threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping.
6. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the foot-

man loop bumpers (if equipped).

Protective Cap Over Wiper Bolt

Interior Torx Screw Locations

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7. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through

the footman loops on either side of the hood and on the

windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the wind-

shield in place.

Raising The Windshield

1. Release the strap that secured the windshield in the

lowered position.

2. Raise the windshield.
3. Using the provided #40 Torx head driver, reinstall the

four Torx screws located along the interior of the wind-

shield. Secure them until they are snug, being careful

not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.

Footman Loop Bumpers

1 — Bumper
2 — Footman Loop
3 — Washer Nozzle

Interior Torx Screw Locations

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4. Reinstall the windshield wiper arms and using the

provided 15mm socket, reinstall the two hex bolts

securing the wiper arms. Secure them until they are

snug, careful not to over tighten.

5. Replace the protective caps over the wiper arm hex bolts

and push gently until they snap into place.

HOOD

Opening The Hood

Release both the hood latches.

Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, located in the

middle of the hood opening. Push the safety latch to the

left side of the vehicle, to open the hood. You may have to

push down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety

latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.

Protective Cap Over Wiper Bolt

Hood Latch Locations

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Closing The Hood

To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood

panel and place it in the retaining clip. Lower the hood

slowly. Secure both of the hood latches.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

REAR SWING GATE

The rear swing gate can be unlocked by using the key,

Remote Keyless Entry key fob, by activating the power

door lock switches located on the front doors, or grabbing

the handle if equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go.
To open the swing gate, pull on the gate handle.

NOTE:

Close the rear flip-up window before attempting to

close the swing gate (hard top models only).

WARNING!

Driving with the flip-up window open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and
your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the flip-up window closed when you are operating the
vehicle.

Swing Gate Handle

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CAUTION!

Do not push on rear wiper blade when closing the rear
flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result.

Cargo Area Features

Trail Rail Cargo Organizer — If Equipped

If your vehicle is equipped with the Trail Rail system, a rail

will be found built into the floor on either side of the cargo

area. An organizer bar fits into slides in the rail to create an

adjustable barrier.

To install the adjustable slide, proceed as follows:
1. Place the slide into the rail while in the horizontal

position. Then rotate the slide 90 degrees into the

vertical position, securing it into the rail. Repeat on the

other side.

2. Lower the organizer bar into the holes on the top of each

slide, locking them in place.

Trail Rail Organizer Bar

Installing Adjustable Slides

1 — Place In Rail Horizontally
2 — Rotate 90° To Lock In Place

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3. Adjust the bar to the desired position by sliding the bar

up or down the rails.

4. To lock the slides in place, using your auxiliary key from

your key fob, insert the key into the keyhole on the

rearward end of the slide and turn to lock.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that

operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized

gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink

unit is powered by your vehicle’s 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink buttons, located on the overhead console,

designate the three different HomeLink channels. The

HomeLink indicator is located above the center button.

Lower Bar Into Slides — Slide To Adjust

Use Auxiliary Key To Lock Slides

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NOTE:

HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Security

Alarm is active.

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink

Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage

before you begin programming.
For more efficient programming and accurate transmission

of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new

battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device

that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.

To erase the channels, place the ignition in the ON/RUN

position, and push and hold the two outside HomeLink

buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the orange

indicator flashes.

NOTE:
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when

programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase

channels when programming additional buttons.

• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please

call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at

HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

Programming A Rolling Code

For programming garage door openers that were manufac-

tured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identi-

fied by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where

the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.

NOTE:

It is NOT the button that is normally used to open

and close the door. The name and color of the button may

vary by manufacturer.

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1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program

while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to

program while you push and hold the hand-held trans-

mitter button.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator

light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and

then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency

signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both

buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to

rapid.

5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate

the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can usually

be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to

the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly push and

release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. On some

garage door openers/devices there may be a light that

blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the

LEARN/TRAIN mode.

NOTE:

You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next

step after the LEARN button has been pushed.
6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed

HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two

seconds each time). If the garage door opener/device

activates, programming is complete.

NOTE:

If the garage door opener/device does not activate,

push the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete

the training.

Training The Garage Door Opener

1 — Door Opener
2 — Training Button

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To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, repeat

each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase the

channels.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling
Code)

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

follow these steps:
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not

release the button.

3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program-

ming A Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remaining

steps.

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Programming A Non-Rolling Code

For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured

before 1995.
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program

while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Press and hold the HomeLink button you want to

program while you press and hold the hand-held trans-

mitter button.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator

light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and

then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency

signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both

buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to

rapid.

5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light.

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming

is complete and the garage door/device should acti-

vate when the HomeLink button is pressed.

• To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons,

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT

erase the channels.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-
Rolling Code)

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

follow these steps:
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not

release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Program-

ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remain-

ing steps.

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

For programming transmitters in Canada/United States

that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after

several seconds of transmission.
Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals

to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –

which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up

the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian

law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in

the same manner.
It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling

process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door

or gate motor.
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program

while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, while

you press and release (“cycle”) your hand-held trans-

mitter every two seconds until HomeLink has success-

fully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light

will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained.

4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash rates.

When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30

seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door may

open and close while you are programming.

5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light.

NOTE:

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming

is complete and the garage door/device should acti-

vate when the HomeLink button is pressed.

• To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons,

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT

erase the channels.

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If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for

programming, plug it back in at this time.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/
Gate Operator)

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

follow these steps:
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not

release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Canadian/

Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and follow all

remaining steps.

Using HomeLink

To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink

button. Activation will now occur for the programmed

device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security

system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). The

hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at

any time.

Security

It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in

your vehicle.
To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20

seconds until the orange indicator flashes. Note that all

channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be

erased.
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the

Vehicle Security Alarm is active.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you are having trouble programming HomeLink, here

are some of the most common solutions:
• Replace the battery in the Garage Door Opener hand-

held transmitter.

• Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to

complete the training for a Rolling Code.

• Did you unplug the device for programming and re-

member to plug it back in?

If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call

toll-free

1-800-355-3515

or,

on

the

Internet

at

HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

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WARNING!

• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-

ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause
serious injury or death.

• Your motorized door or gate will open and close

while you are programming the universal trans-
ceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people, pets
or other objects are in the path of the door or gate.
Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener
that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by
Federal safety standards. This includes most garage
door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not
use a garage door opener without these safety fea-
tures. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet
at HomeLink.com for safety information or assis-
tance.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio

Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and

with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-

tion.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Storage

Glove Compartment

The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of

the instrument panel.
To open the glove compartment, pull the release handle.

Console Storage Compartment

The center console has both an upper and lower storage

compartment.
To open the upper storage compartment, lift the top latch.

Glove Compartment

Upper Console Storage Latch

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To access the lower storage compartment, lift the bottom

latch.

Rear Storage Compartment — If Equipped

The rear cargo area storage compartment is located under-

neath the load floor.
To access the storage compartment, lift up on the cover

cutout at the rear of the cargo area.

Lower Console Storage Latch

Rear Storage Cover

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Cupholders

The front cupholders are located in the center console.

The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center

console, near the floor.

Front Cupholders

Rear Cupholders

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There are also cupholders located in the rear seat armrest,

if equipped.

Electrical Power Outlets

There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power outlets that

can provide power for accessories designed for use with

the standard power outlet adapters.
The front power outlet is located in the center of the

instrument panel below the climate controls, and is pow-

ered from the ignition switch. Power is available when the

ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.

Rear Seat Armrest Cupholders

Front Power Outlet

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