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EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 56 Headlight Switch...............................................56
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped .......................................................57
High/Low Beam Switch....................................57
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped .......................................................58
Flash-To-Pass....................................................58
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..............58
Lights-On Reminder..........................................58
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......................58
Turn Signals ......................................................59
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..................59
Bed Lights — If Equipped ................................59
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 59
Interior Courtesy Lights ....................................59
Dimmer Control ................................................60
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 60
Windshield Wiper Operation ............................60
CLIMATE CONTROLS ............................................. 61
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..........................................................62
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..........................................................64
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped........................................................67
Climate Voice Commands................................67
Operating Tips .................................................67 INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 68
Storage..............................................................68
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped ..................71
AUX/USB Control ..............................................71
Jeep® Wireless Speaker —
If Equipped........................................................72
Power Outlets ..................................................77
Power Inverters — If Equipped ........................78
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ....................79
POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED .....................81
Auto-Down Feature .........................................81
Manual Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped........................................................81
Window Lockout Switch ...................................82
Wind Buffeting .................................................82
GLADIATOR TOPS .................................................82
Provided Tools ..................................................82
Lowering The Soft Top

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Raising The Soft Top
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Removing The Soft Top
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.............................92
Installing The Soft Top .....................................93
Hard Top Front Panel(s) Removal

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Hard Top Front Panel(s) Installation ..............98
Removing The Hard Top

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...........................98
Installing The Hard Top ................................. 100
Sunrider® For Hard Top —
If Equipped..................................................... 101 DOOR FRAME — IF EQUIPPED WITH A
SOFT TOP ............................................................. 104
Door Frame Removal .................................... 104
Door Frame Installation ................................ 105
FOLDING WINDSHIELD ...................................... 106
Lowering The Windshield.............................. 106
Raising The Windshield ................................ 108
HOOD .................................................................... 109
Opening The Hood ........................................ 109
Closing The Hood .......................................... 109
TAILGATE .............................................................. 110
Opening.......................................................... 110Three-Position Tailgate ................................. 110
Closing ........................................................... 111
BED RAIL TIE DOWN SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 111
TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED ..................... 112
Tonneau Cover Installation .......................... 112
Tonneau Cover Removal .............................. 114
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............ 115
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
GASOLINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ................ 116
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
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DIESEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ...................... 119
Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................. 121

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...................... 121 Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls .......................................................... 122
Oil Life Reset — If Equipped

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................... 122
Off Road+ Display — If Equipped .................. 123
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Items .............................................................. 123
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ...... 124
Battery Saver On, Battery Saver Mode
Message, And Electrical Load Reduction
Actions
(If Equipped) .................................................. 127
Diesel Displays .............................................. 128 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages .... 128Fuel System Messages ................................. 130
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................. 132
Red Warning Lights ....................................... 132
Yellow Warning Lights ................................... 135Yellow Indicator Lights .................................. 138
Green Indicator Lights................................... 139White Indicator Lights ................................... 140Blue Indicator Lights ..................................... 141
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ...... 141
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................... 142
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................................................... 142
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE
(IF EQUIPPED) ...................................................... 144
Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........... 144Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped .................................................... 144
Normal Starting ............................................ 144
AutoPark ........................................................ 145Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 146
Extended Park Starting ................................. 146
If Engine Fails To Start ................................. 147
After Starting ................................................. 147
STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE
(IF EQUIPPED) ...................................................... 147
Automatic Transmission ............................... 148
Extreme Cold Weather .................................. 148
Normal Starting ............................................. 148Starting Fluids ............................................... 149
NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE ......... 149
Cold Weather Precautions ............................ 149
Engine Idling .................................................. 150
Stopping The Engine ..................................... 150
Cooling System Tips — Automatic
Transmission ................................................. 151
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
GASOLINE ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) ................... 151 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
DIESEL ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) .......................... 152
PARKING BRAKE ................................................. 152
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ....... 153
Shifting........................................................... 154
Downshifting.................................................. 155
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 155
Ignition Park Interlock................................... 156
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System .......................................................... 1578–Speed Automatic Transmission .............. 157
Gear Ranges .................................................. 157
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ................... 161
Four-Position Transfer Case —
If Equipped .................................................... 161
Five-Position Transfer Case —
If Equipped .................................................... 163
Trac-Lok Rear Axle — If Equipped ................ 165Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) Front And Rear —
If Equipped ................................................... 165
Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) Rear Only —
If Equipped ................................................... 166
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect —
If Equipped ................................................... 166
OFF ROAD+ — If Equipped ............................ 168
ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ....... 168

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CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 258 Is My Vehicle Connected?............................. 258
Introduction To Connected Vehicle
Services ......................................................... 258
Getting Started With Connected Vehicle
Services ......................................................... 260
Using SiriusXM Guardian™ .......................... 261
Manage My SiriusXM Guardian™ Account .. 272
CONNECTED SERVICES FAQS ........................... 272
Connected Services SOS FAQs —
If Equipped .................................................... 272
Connected Services Remote Door Lock/
Unlock FAQs .................................................. 272
Connected Services Roadside Assistance
FAQs .............................................................. 272
Connected Services Send & Go FAQs —
If Equipped .................................................... 273
Connected Services Vehicle Finder FAQs ... 273
Connected Services Stolen Vehicle
Assistance FAQs — If Equipped ................... 273
Connected Services Remote Vehicle
Start FAQs ..................................................... 274
Connected Services Remote Horn &
Lights FAQs .................................................... 274
Connected Services Account
FAQs — If Equipped ....................................... 274
Data Collection & Privacy.............................. 276 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..... 276
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 277
OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED.................... 277
Off-Road Pages Status Bar ........................... 277Drivetrain ....................................................... 278
Accessory Gauge ........................................... 278Pitch & Roll ................................................... 278
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 279
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 279
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 280
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.......................... 287
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped .................................................... 287
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ............................... 291
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 294
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................... 299
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 299
Important Safety Precautions ...................... 299Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 300Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 306Child Restraints ............................................. 318 SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 328
Transporting Passengers.............................. 328
Transporting Pets .......................................... 329Connected Vehicles ...................................... 329
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 329
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 330
Exhaust Gas................................................... 331
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 331
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 332
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ...... 332
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

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.................. 335
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 336 Jack Location ................................................ 336
Spare Tire Location And Removal ............... 338
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 339
To Stow The Flat Or Spare ............................ 342
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools ................... 343
JUMP STARTING ................................................. 343
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 344Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 345
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED .. 346
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............................ 347
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 348
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 349

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CAMPERS
This vehicle is NOT recommended for slide-in camper applications.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of
each symbol Úpage 132.
NOTE:Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
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.
Red Warning LightsAir Bag Warning Light Úpage 132
Brake Warning Light Úpage 132
Battery Charge Warning Light
Úpage 133
Door Open Warning Light Úpage 133
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light Úpage 133
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Úpage 133
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Úpage 133
Hood Open Warning Light Úpage 133
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 134
Oil Temperature Warning Light Úpage 134
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12 Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Úpage 134
Rear Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Úpage 134
Transmission Temperature Warning Light Úpage 134
Vehicle Security Warning Light Úpage 135
Yellow Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Úpage 135
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light Úpage 135
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light Úpage 136
Red Warning Lights
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light
Úpage 136
Low Fuel Warning Light Úpage 136
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Úpage 136
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL) Úpage 136
Service 4WD Warning Light Úpage 136
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light Úpage 137
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light Úpage 137
Sway Bar Fault Warning Light Úpage 137
Yellow Warning Lights

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Úpage 137
Yellow Indicator Lights 4WD Indicator Light Úpage 138
4WD Low Indicator Light Úpage 138
4WD Part Time Indicator Light Úpage 138
Axle Locker Fault Indicator Light Úpage 138
Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light Úpage 138
Front And Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light Úpage 138
Yellow Warning Lights
Forward Collision Warning OFF Indicator Light
Úpage 139
Neutral Indicator Light Úpage 139
Sway Bar Indicator Light Úpage 139
Off Road+ Indicator Light Úpage 139
Cargo Light On Indicator Light Úpage 139
Wait To Start Indicator Light Úpage 139
Low Diesel Exhaust Emissions Additive AdBlue® (UREA) Indicator Light
Ú page 139
Water In Fuel Indicator Light Úpage 139
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14 Green Indicator Lights4WD Auto Indicator Light Úpage 139
Front Fog Indicator Light Úpage 140
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light Úpage 140
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light Úpage 140
Turn Signal Indicator Lights Úpage 140
Rear Seat Belt Fastened Indicator Light Úpage 140
White Indicator Lights
Two Wheel Drive High Indicator Light Úpage 140
Rear Seat Belt Fastened Indicator Light
Úpage 140
Rear Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Light Úpage 141
Rear Seat Unoccupied Indicator Light Úpage 141
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) Indicator Light Úpage 141
Blue Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Úpage 141
White Indicator Lights

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16GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Tailgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob
once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock
all the doors. To lock all the doors, push the lock
button once.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals will
flash and the illuminated entry system will be
activated. When the doors are locked, the turn
signals will flash and the horn will chirp.
NOTE:
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the
first push of the unlock button through
Uconnect Settings Úpage 215.
The mechanical flip key can be used to lock or
unlock the doors, tailgate, glove compartment,
storage compartments (if equipped), and rear
seatbacks.
Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside the
vehicle while the vehicle’s ignition system is in the
ON/RUN or START position, the message “Key Fob
Has Left The Vehicle” will be shown in the
instrument cluster display along with an interior
chime. An exterior audible and visual alert will also
be activated to warn the driver. The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times
along with a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior
lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in
order for the vehicle to check for the presence of
a key fob; the Key Left Vehicle feature will not
activate until all of the doors are closed.
These alerts will not be activated in situations
where the vehicle’s engine is left running with
the key fob inside.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The recommended replacement battery is
CR2450.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin
battery dimensions may not meet the original
OEM coin battery dimensions.
Perchlorate material — special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate for further information.
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
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 push.

1. Remove the back cover of the key fob by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the slot
on the bottom of the fob. Apply light pressure
until the cover unsnaps being careful not to
damage the seal. Proceed counterclockwise
(in the order shown in the following image) to
loosen the remaining snaps until the battery
cover can be removed.

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20GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:When opening the driver's door with the ignition in
the ON/RUN (engine not running) position, a chime
will sound to remind you to place the ignition in the
OFF position. In addition to the chime, the
message will display “Ignition Or Accessory On” in
the cluster.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
(GASOLINE)

This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security.
The system has a range of 328 ft (100 m).

Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold
weather, and to reach a comfortable climate in all
ambient conditions before the driver enters the
vehicle.
NOTE:
The vehicle must be equipped with an auto -
matic transmission to be equipped with Remote
Start.
Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob
may reduce this range Ú page 432.
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push and release the Remote Start button on the
key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle
doors and tailgate will lock, the turn signals will
flash twice, and the horn will chirp twice (if
equipped). Pushing the Remote Start button again
will shut the engine off.
NOTE:
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
Remote Start can only be used twice.
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,
the vehicle will start and then shut down in
10 seconds.
The parking lights will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window operation is
disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN posi -
tion before the Remote Start sequence can be
repeated for a third cycle.
All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Panic button not pushed
System not disabled from previous Remote
Start event
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves.
Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and
can cause serious injury or death when
inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation
of the Remote Start system, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious
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The parking lights will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window operation is
disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN posi -
tion before the Remote Start sequence can be
repeated for a third cycle.
All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Panic button not pushed
Fuel meets minimum requirement
System not disabled from previous Remote
Start event
Vehicle Security system not active
All removable doors must not be removed
Malfunction Indicator/Check Engine telltale is
not illuminated
Water In Fuel telltale is not illuminated
Wait To Start telltale is not illuminated
For additional Remote Start information, see
Ú page 21.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle
doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition
switch for unauthorized operation. When the
system is activated, the interior switches for door
locks are disabled. The Vehicle Security system
provides both audible and visible signals. If
something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
system will provide the following audible and
visible signals: the horn will pulse, the parking
lights and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle
Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security
system:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in
the OFF position.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push the lock button on the interior power
door lock switch with the driver and/or
passenger door open.
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive
Entry door handle with a valid key fob avail -
able in the same exterior zone Ú page 25.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
NOTE:The Vehicle Security system will not arm if you lock
the doors using the manual door lock.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using
any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grab the Passive Entry door handle (if equipped)
Ú page 25.
Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF
position.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder cannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security system.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the
interior power door lock switches will not unlock
the doors.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect
your vehicle. However, you can create conditions
where the system will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has
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