JEEP WRANGLER 2016 JK / 3.G User Guide

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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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............14
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................16
 SENTRY KEY ..........................16
▫ Replacement Keys .....................17
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............18
▫ General Information ....................19
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................20
▫ Rearming The System ...................20 ▫
To Arm The System ....................20
▫ To Disarm The System ..................21
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......21
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................22
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate .......23
▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Push ..........23
▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate .........24
▫ Sound Horn On Lock ...................25
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................25
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▫To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock .........26
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........26
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........27
▫ General Information ....................28
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................28
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................29
 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped ......30
 To Enter Remote Start .....................30
 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle ............................31
 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................31 
General Information .....................31
 DOORS ..............................32
▫ Upper Half Door Window Removal — If
Equipped ............................32
▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation — If
Equipped ............................32
▫ Front Door Removal ....................33
▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ......34
 DOOR LOCKS .........................38
▫ Manual Door Locks ....................38
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........40
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ..............................42
 WINDOWS ...........................43
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▫Power Windows — If Equipped ...........43
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................46
 REAR SWING GATE .....................46
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........47
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............48
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................49
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........63
▫ Child Restraints .......................75
▫ Transporting Pets ......................98 
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....98
 SAFETY TIPS ..........................99
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................99
▫ Exhaust Gas ........................ .100
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................ .101
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................103
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your
authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a
safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with anautomatic transmission).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position.
3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Vehicle Key With RKE Transmitter
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, and
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leav-
ing the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove key from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE:
The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when
the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the
engine.
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NOTE:A key that has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the
bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the
electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.
Either of these conditions will result in the engine being
shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.CAUTION!
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.
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CAUTION!
Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized
dealer or by following the customer key programming
procedure. This procedure consists of programming a
blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one
that has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys-
tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
Customer Key Programming
If you have two valid Sentry Keys, you can program new
Sentry Keys to the system by performing the following
procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to
match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at
least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
and remove the first key.
3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will
sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will
begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the second key.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within 60
seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound.
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