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2021 Jeep Gladiator Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
STARTING AND OPERATING
MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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REPARATIONS

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Supplemental Battery — If Equipped

The battery in your vehicle is located in the right 

rear of the engine compartment.

Positive (+) Battery Post

NOTE:

The positive (+) battery post is covered with a 

protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access 

to the post.

Positive (+) Battery Post Cover

If your vehicle is equipped with a Stop/Start 

system, it will be equipped with two batteries  

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See below steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the 

automatic transmission into PARK (P) 

(manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and 

place the ignition in OFF mode.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical 

accessories.

WARNING!

Only use the positive battery post on the 

main battery to jump start your vehicle. 

Serious injury or death could result if you 

attempt to jump start using the supple

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mental battery.

Battery gas is flammable and explosive. 

Keep flame or sparks away from the 

battery. Do not use a booster battery or any 

other booster source with an output greater 

than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to 

touch each other.

Battery posts, terminals, and related acces

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sories contain lead and lead compounds. 

Wash hands after handling.

If a “fast charger” is used while the battery 

is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle 

battery cables before connecting the 

charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast 

charger” to provide starting.

WARNING!

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  • 78. See below steps to prepare for jump starting: 1.
  • 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical accessories.

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