windshield wipers JEEP WRANGLER 2023 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ....................................................................... 8
ROLLOVER WARNING ......................................................... 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ......................... 8
SYMBOL GLOSSARY ............................................................. 9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................................13
Key Fob ........................................................................ 13
SENTRY KEY ........................................................................15
IGNITION SWITCH ...............................................................15 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .................................... 15
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE)..................17 How To Use Remote Start .......................................... 17
To Exit Remote Start Mode ........................................ 18
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped .................................................................. 18
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped ......... 18
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ............................................. 18
Remote Start Cancel Message .................................. 18
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) ......................19 How To Use Remote Start .......................................... 19
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................19 To Arm The System .................................................... 20
To Disarm The System ............................................... 20
Rearming Of The System ............................................ 20 DOORS ................................................................................ 20
Manual Door Locks......................................................20
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ............................... 21
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
(If Equipped) ................................................................ 21
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ......................... 23
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors.....23
Front Door Removal..................................................... 24
Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ................... 27
Door Off Mirror Kit — If Equipped
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........................ 29
Half-Door Installation — If Equipped
S
................... 31
STEERING WHEEL............................................................... 36 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............................36
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped........................ 37
SEATS .................................................................................. 37 Manual Adjustment Front Seats ................................. 37
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat —
Four Door Models ........................................................ 39
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat — Two Door Models....... 39
Heated Seats — If Equipped........................................ 41
Rear Seat Armrest — If Equipped ............................... 41
Head Restraints ........................................................... 41
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ..................................... 44 Introducing Voice Recognition .................................... 44
Basic Voice Commands............................................... 44
Get Started ................................................................... 44
Additional Information................................................. 45
MIRRORS ............................................................................ 45 Inside Rearview Mirror ................................................ 45
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors .......................................... 46
Outside Mirrors ........................................................... 46
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal — If Equipped ........ 46
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................................... 46
Power Mirrors — If Equipped ....................................... 46 UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED

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Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ............ 47
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ....................... 47
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code Or
Non-Rolling Code Device............................................. 47
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door
Opener ......................................................................... 48
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous
Device .......................................................................... 48
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ........... 49
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .................... 49
Security ........................................................................ 49
Troubleshooting Tips ................................................... 50
EXTERIOR LIGHTS .............................................................. 50 Headlight Switch.......................................................... 50
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped ......... 51
High/Low Beam Switch............................................... 51
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped .................................................................. 51
Flash-To-Pass............................................................... 51
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ......................... 51
Lights-On Reminder..................................................... 51
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ................................... 52
Turn Signals ................................................................. 52
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............................. 52
INTERIOR LIGHTS .............................................................. 52 Interior Courtesy Lights ............................................... 52
Dimmer Control ........................................................... 53
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........................... 53 Windshield Wiper Operation ...................................... 53
Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped .............. 54

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE53
DIMMER CONTROL
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is
located on the left side of the instrument panel.

Dimmer Control
Dimmer Control (Vehicles Sold In Canada)

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. Rotating the dimmer control will also adjust the interior and ambient light levels (e.g.
courtesy lights in the footwell, illuminated cupholders, and
front door handles).
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on
the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are
operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the
lever.
WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION

Windshield Wiper/Washer Operation

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent past
the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation.
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent
past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper
operation.
Intermittent Wipers
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make
a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between
cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the lever to the first
detent position for one of four intermittent settings. The
delay cycle can be set anywhere between 1 to 18 seconds.
NOTE:The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the
vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay
times will be doubled.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
delay range, the wiper will start and continue to operate
for two or three wipe cycles after the lever is released.
Then, the intermittent interval previously selected will
resume.
1 — Pull For Front Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
5 — Push Up For Mist
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and
allow the wipers to return to the park position before
turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and
the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the
wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
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54GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers will
operate for two or three wipe cycles. Then, the wipers will
turn off.
NOTE:As a protective measure, the washer will stop if the switch
is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the switch is
released the washer will resume normal operation.
Mist
Push upward on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to
clear off-road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long
as the lever is held up, the wipers will continue to operate.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer pump;
therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the wind -
shield. The washer function must be used in order to spray
the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement, see
Úpage 326.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER —
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F EQUIPPED
A rotary switch on the center portion of the windshield
wiper/washer lever controls the operation of the rear
wiper/washer function.
Rotate the switch upward to the first detent
position for intermittent operation and to the
second detent for continuous rear wiper
operation.
Push the wiper lever toward the instrument
panel to activate the rear washer. The washer
pump and wiper will continue to operate as
long as the lever is held.
NOTE:As a protective measure, the washer will stop if the switch
is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the switch is
released the washer will resume normal operation.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is placed in
the OFF position, the wiper will automatically return to the
parked position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper
will resume function at whichever position the switch is set
at.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
touchscreen and on the instrument panel below the radio.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 4 With 7-inch Display Automatic Climate Controls
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4-inch Display Automatic Climate Controls

WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could
lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the
defroster before and during windshield washer use.

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98GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
LOWERING THE WINDSHIELD

1. Before completing the following steps:

If your vehicle is equipped with a Soft Top, the top
MUST be lowered, and the door rails must be
removed prior to lowering the windshield.
 If your vehicle is equipped with a Hard Top, the
Freedom Panels MUST be removed prior to
lowering the windshield.
 Refer to the following instructions for more infor -
mation:
• Soft Top Lowering
Úpage 75
• Door Frame Úpage 95
• Freedom Top Panels Úpage 83 2. Manually remove the protective caps over the
windshield wiper hex bolts.

Step Two

3. Using the provided 15 mm 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
windshield.

Step Five

NOTE:Store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded
holes and tighten for safekeeping.

Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions for
raising the windshield. Make sure that the folding
windshield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all
associated hardware and fasteners are correctly and
tightly assembled before driving your vehicle. Failure
to follow these instructions may prevent your vehicle
from providing you and your passengers’ protection
in some accidents.
 If you remove the doors, store them outside the
vehicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door may
cause personal injury.
WARNING!CAUTION!
Failure to follow this step will cause damage to the
vehicle’s header seal.
1 — Hex Bolt Cover Installed
2 — Hex Bolt Cover Removed
1 — Outside Torx Screws
2 — Inside Torx Screws

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Feedback To The Driver
The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC
switch has an indicator light, which offers feedback to the
driver about the state HDC is in.
The cluster icon and switch indicator light will illumi -
nate and remain on solid when HDC is enabled or acti -
vated. This is the normal operating condition for HDC.

 The cluster icon and switch indicator light will flash for
several seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes
the HDC switch but enable conditions are not met.

 The cluster icon and switch indicator light will flash for
several seconds then extinguish when HDC disables
due to excess speed.
 The cluster icon and switch indicator light will flash
when HDC deactivates due to overheated brakes. The
flashing will stop and HDC will activate again once the
brakes have cooled sufficiently.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to mitigate roll back from a
complete stop while on an incline. If the driver releases
the brake while stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to
hold the brake pressure for a short period. If the driver
does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the
system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll
down the hill as normal. The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to
activate:

The feature must be enabled.
 The vehicle must be stopped.
 The parking brake must be off.
 The driver door must be closed. (If the doors are
attached, then the door must be closed. If the doors
are detached then the driver's seat belt must be
buckled.)
 The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.
 The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction
(i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle
backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
 HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward gears.
The system will not activate if the transmission is in
PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, if the clutch is pressed, HSA will
remain active.
Disabling And Enabling HSA

This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, refer to
Ú
page 184 for further information.

Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while
towing a trailer.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
RBS may improve braking performance in wet conditions.
It will periodically apply a small amount of brake pressure
to remove any water buildup on the front brake rotors. It
functions when the windshield wipers are in LO or HI
speed. When RBS is active, there is no notification to the
driver and no driver interaction is required.
WARNING!
HDC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling
vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver must
remain attentive to the driving conditions and is
responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, such
as on minor hills or with a loaded vehicle, or while pull -
ing a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for active driving
involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be
attentive to distance to other vehicles, people, and
objects, and most importantly brake operation to
ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road con -
ditions. Your complete attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision
or serious personal injury.
WARNING!
 If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer,
the trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated
with the brake switch. If so, there may not be enough
brake pressure to hold both the vehicle and the
trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is released. In
order to avoid rolling down an incline while resuming
acceleration, manually activate the trailer brake or
apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to releasing
the brake pedal.
 HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when exiting your vehicle. Also, be certain
to place the transmission in PARK (P).
 Failure to follow these warnings can result in a colli -
sion or serious personal injury.
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326SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
8. Rotate the glove compartment door back into
position ensuring you have properly engaged the
travel dampener.

Travel Dampener

For the proper maintenance intervals, see Úpage 307 for
gasoline engines or Úpage 311 for diesel engines.
BODY LUBRICATION
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such
as Mopar® Spray White Lube to ensure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the
application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should
be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch release
mechanism, and safety catch should be cleaned and
lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as Mopar® Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on
geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor
-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected
periodically, not just when wiper performance problems
are experienced. This inspection should include the
following points:
 Wear or uneven edges 
Foreign material
 Hardening or cracking
 Deformation or fatigue
If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the
affected wiper arm or blade with a new unit. Do not
attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged.
Wiper Blade Removal/Installation

1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position.

Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Locked Position

1 — Travel Dampener Housing
2 — Travel Dampener Rod
CAUTION!
Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the
glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass may
be damaged.
1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Wiper Arm
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Bulb Replacement .............................................. 342, 343
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 290, 342
Bumper End Cap Removal .......................................... 178
CCamera, Rear ............................................................... 163
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 373
Caps, Filler Fuel .......................................................................... 165
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 314
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 330
Car Washes .................................................................. 361
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 290
Cargo Load Floor .......................................................... 102
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................................................... 102
Carpeting ...................................................................... 363
CD.................................................................................. 210
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 240
Center High Mounted Stop Light................................. 345
Certification Label ........................................................ 169
Chains, Tire................................................................... 357
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...... 125
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 288
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 288
Child Restraint.............................................................. 277
Child Restraints Booster Seats.......................................................... 279
Child Seat Installation ............................................ 286
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ................. 284
Infant And Child Restraints .................................... 278Locating The LATCH Anchorages ........................... 282Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............. 280 Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 278
Seating Positions ..................................................... 280
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 369
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................356
Climate Control Automatic ................................................................... 54
Manual ....................................................................... 57
Cold Weather Operation ............................................... 128
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 355
Connected Services ................ 225
, 226, 227, 228, 237
Connector UCI .............................................................................. 61
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......................... 61
Console............................................................................ 60 Floor ........................................................................... 60
Contract, Service .......................................................... 379
Controls ......................................................................... 201
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................330
Cooling System ............................................................. 328 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................329
Coolant Level ...........................................................330
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 373
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 330Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................329
Inspection ...................................................... 329
, 330
Points To Remember............................................... 331
Pressure Cap ...........................................................330
Radiator Cap ............................................................330 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 329
, 373, 374
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 360
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .......................... 151
, 152
Cruise Light ......................................................... 123, 124 Customer Assistance ................................................... 377
Customer Programmable Features ............................. 184
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 184
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 51
Dealer Service .............................................................. 318
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 289
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................................ 53
Deleting A Phone .......................................................... 216
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................................... 124
Diesel Display Messages ................................................... 115
Diesel Fuel .................................................................... 371
Diesel Fuel Requirements ........................................... 371 Bulk Storage Of ....................................................... 167
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .................................. 323
Dimmer Switch Headlight ................................................................... 51
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 317
Disable Vehicle Towing ................................................ 303
Disc Drive ...................................................................... 210
Disconnecting ............................................................... 216
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 330
Disturb........................................................................... 219
Door Ajar .............................................................. 117
, 119
Door Ajar Light ..................................................... 117, 119
Door Frame ..................................................................... 95 Installation ................................................................. 95
Removal..................................................................... 95
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Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions)..... 120
Warnings, Roll Over........................................................... 8
Warranty Information................................................... 379
Washers, Windshield ................................................... 317
Washing Vehicle ........................................................... 361
Water Separator Diesel Fuel............................................................... 321
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ......................................... 356
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ......................................... 356 Wi-Fi ............................................................................... 233
Wind Buffeting ................................................................ 66
Window Fogging .............................................................. 59
Window Storage .............................................................. 74
Windows .......................................................................... 65
Power ......................................................................... 65
Windshield Folding........................................................................ 97
Windshield Defroster ....................................................289 Windshield Washers ............................................. 53, 317
Fluid ......................................................................... 317
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................................. 326
Windshield Wipers.......................................................... 53
Wipers Blade Replacement ......................................... 326
Wipers, Rear ................................................................... 54
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