2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Owner Manual

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

Model Year

Uconnect 430/430N

Postal Supplement

Quick Reference Guide

California Emissions Warranty

2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

ROLLOVER WARNING

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate

To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate

Key Fob Battery Replacement

Programming Additional Key Fobs

General Information

IGNITION SWITCH

Ignition Key Removal

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

How To Use Remote Start

Remote Start Abort Message

To Enter Remote Start

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle

General Information

Replacement Key Fobs

Customer Key Programming

General Information

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

Rearming The System

To Arm The System

To Disarm The System

Manual Door Locks

Power Door Locks — If Equipped

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped

Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped

Front Door Removal

Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)

Manual Front Seats

Front Seat Adjustment

Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped

Front Seatback Recline

Heated Seats — If Equipped

60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four Door Models

To Fold Down The Rear Seat

To Raise The Rear Seat

Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two Door Models

Tip ‘n Slide Seats — Two Door Models

Removing The Rear Seat — Two Door Models

Replacing The Rear Seat — Two Door Models

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Front Head Restraints

Rear Head Restraints — Two Door Model

Rear Head Restraints — Four Door Model

Tilt Steering Column

Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

Outside Mirrors

Power Mirrors — If Equipped

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Headlights And Parking Lights

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped

High/Low Beam Switch

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped

Front Fog Lights

Lane Change Assist — If Equipped

Lights-On Reminder

INTERIOR LIGHTS

Courtesy/Reading Lights

Instrument Panel Dimmer

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield Wiper Operation

Intermittent Wiper System

Windshield Washers

Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped

CLIMATE CONTROLS

Manual Climate Control Overview

Manual Climate Control Descriptions

Automatic Climate Control Overview

Automatic Climate Control Descriptions

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped

Automatic Operation

Manual Operation Override

Summer Operation

Winter Operation

Vacation/Storage

Outside Air Intake

Cabin Air Filter

Operating Tips Chart

POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED

DUAL TOP — TWO DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED

Removing The Soft Top — Two Door Models

Installing The Soft Top — Two Door Models

DUAL TOP — FOUR DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED

Removing The Soft Top — Four Door Models

Installing The Soft Top — Four Door Models

FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP — IF EQUIPPED

Front Panel(s) Removal

Freedom Top Storage Bag

Front Panel(s) Installation

Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed

Rear Hard Top Removal

Rear Hard Top Installation

Door Frame Removal

Door Frame Installation — Two Door Models — If Equipped

Door Frame Installation — Four Door Models — If Equipped

SOFT TOP — TWO DOOR MODELS

Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top

Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top

Lowering The Soft Top

Raising The Soft Top

SUNRIDER (TWO DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED

Opening The Sunrider

Closing The Sunrider

SOFT TOP — FOUR DOOR MODELS

Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top

Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top

Lowering The Soft Top

Raising The Soft Top

SUNRIDER (FOUR DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED

Opening The Sunrider

Closing The Sunrider

FOLDING WINDSHIELD

Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars

Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars

Opening The Hood

Closing The Hood

REAR SWING GATE

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Glove Compartment

Console Storage Compartment

Rear Storage Compartment — If Equipped

Electrical Power Outlets

Power Inverter — If Equipped

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Instrument Cluster Descriptions

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY — IF EQUIPPED

Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls

Instrument Cluster Display Messages

Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items

Compass, Outside Temperature Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped

Digital Speedometer

Average Fuel Economy

Distance To Empty (DTE)

Tire Pressure — If Equipped

Vehicle Information

Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)

System Warnings

Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

Red Warning Lights

— Air Bag Warning Light

— Brake Warning Light

— Battery Charge Warning Light

— Coolant Temperature Warning Light

— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light

— Oil Pressure Warning Light

— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped

Yellow Warning Lights

— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light

— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped

— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped

— Low Fuel Warning Light

— Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)

— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light

Yellow Indicator Lights

— Front Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped

— Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped

— 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped

— Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped

Green Indicator Lights

— Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped

— Turn Signal Indicator Lights

White Indicator Lights

— Cruise Indicator

— Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped

Blue Indicator Lights

— High Beam Indicator Light

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II

Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

SAFETY FEATURES

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

Electronic Brake Control System

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

Brake System Warning Light

Brake Assist System (BAS)

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

Disabling And Enabling HSA

Traction Control System (TCS)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

Premium System — If Equipped

TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped

General Information

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

Important Safety Precautions

Seat Belt Systems

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Lap/Shoulder Belts

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

Seat Belt Extender

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat Belt Pretensioner

Energy Management Feature

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Air Bag System Components

Air Bag Warning Light

Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features

Front Air Bag Operation

Knee Impact Bolsters

Supplemental Side Air Bags

Air Bag System Components

If A Deployment Occurs

Enhanced Accident Response System

Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure

Maintaining Your Air Bag System

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

Child Restraints

Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Infant And Child Restraints

Older Children And Child Restraints

Children Too Large For Booster Seats

Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints

Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System

LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Locating The LATCH Anchorages

Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages

Center Seat LATCH

To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint

How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt

Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage

Transporting Pets

Transporting Passengers

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Air Bag Warning Light

Floor Mat Safety Information

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING THE ENGINE

Manual Transmission — If Equipped

Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

Normal Starting

Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)

If Engine Fails To Start

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds

Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds

Reverse Shifting

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

Key Ignition Park Interlock

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

Five-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

Transmission Limp Home Mode

Overdrive Operation

FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND-TRAC I OR ROCK-TRAC)

Operating Instructions/Precautions

Shift Positions

N (Neutral) Position

Shifting Procedures

2H to 4H or 4H to 2H

4H to 4L or 4L to 4H

Trac-Lok Rear Axle — If Equipped

Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) — Rubicon Models

Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect — If Equipped

Power Steering Fluid Check

SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

To Set A Desired Speed

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Accelerate For Passing

To Resume Speed

Using Speed Control On Hills

REFUELING THE VEHICLE

Fuel Filler Cap

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

VEHICLE LOADING

Certification Label

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

Inflation Pressure

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models

Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)

Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N)

On-Road Driving Tips

Off-Road Driving Tips

Side Step Removal — If Equipped

The Basics Of Off-Road Driving

When To Use 4L (Low) Range

Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation

Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand

Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)

Driving Through Water

After Driving Off-Road

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

BULB REPLACEMENT

Replacement Bulbs

Bulb Replacement

Front Park/Turn Signal

Front Side Marker

Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp

Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

General Information

Totally Integrated Power Module

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

Spare Tire Removal

Preparations For Jacking

Jacking Instructions

Road Tire Installation

Preparations For Jump Start

Jump Starting Procedure

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Without The Ignition Key

Four–Wheel Drive Models

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Maintenance Plan

Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Checking Oil Level

Adding Washer Fluid

Maintenance-Free Battery

Change Engine Oil — Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine Oil Selection

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine

Synthetic Engine Oils

Materials Added To Engine Oil

Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters

Engine Oil Filter

Engine Air Cleaner Filter

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — Gasoline Engine

Accessory Drive Belt Inspection

Air Conditioner Maintenance

Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped

Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf

Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)

Body Lubrication

Windshield Wiper Blades

Wiper Blade Removal/Installation

Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation

Engine Coolant Checks

Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill

Selection Of Coolant

Cooling System Pressure Cap

Disposal Of Used Coolant

Points To Remember

Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder

Front/Rear Axle Fluid

Fluid Level Check

Selection Of Lubricant

Fluid Level Check

Selection Of Lubricant

Automatic Transmission

Selection Of Lubricant

Special Additives

Fluid Level Check

Fluid And Filter Changes

Manual Transmission

Selection Of Lubricant

Fluid Level Check

Frequency Of Fluid Change

RAISING THE VEHICLE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES

Traction Grades

Temperature Grades

STORING THE VEHICLE

Protection From Atmospheric Agents

What Causes Corrosion?

Body And Underbody Maintenance

Cleaning Headlights

Preserving The Bodywork

Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models

Care Of Fabric Top Windows

Seats And Fabric Parts

Seat Belt Maintenance

Plastic And Coated Parts

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Reformulated Gasoline

Materials Added To Fuel

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications

MMT In Gasoline

Fuel System Cautions

Carbon Monoxide Warnings

FLUID CAPACITIES

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RADIO 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO

SiriusXM Satellite Radio

Operating Instructions — Radio Mode

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)

Electronic Volume Control

Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped

Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped

Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped

Clock Setting Procedure

Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade

MUSIC TYPE Button

SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory

DISC/AUX Button

Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play

Inserting Compact Disc(s)

EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD

SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)

Notes On Playing MP3 Files

Supported Media (Disc Types)

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)

Supported MP3 File Formats

Playback Of MP3 Files

LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play

INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play

Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)

Uconnect (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped

System Activation

Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)

Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode

Satellite Antenna

Reception Quality

Operating Instructions — Uconnect (Satellite) Mode

MUSIC TYPE Button

SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory

Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If Equipped

RADIO 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED

Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped

Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If Equipped

Accessibility — If Equipped

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

Radio Operation

AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED

Voice Command Tree

Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone

Dial By Saying A Number

Call By Saying A Name

Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone

Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook

Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries

Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry

Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries

List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook

Phone Call Features

Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress

Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress

Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress

Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold

Toggling Between Calls

Conference Call

Three-Way Calling

Call Termination

Call Continuation

Uconnect Phone Features

Language Selection

Emergency Assistance

Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance

Voice Mail Calling

Working With Automated Systems

Barge In – Overriding Prompts

Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off

Phone And Network Status Indicators

Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad

Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)

Advanced Phone Connectivity

Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone

Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone

List Paired Mobile Phone Names

Select Another Mobile Phone

Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones

Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone

Uconnect Phone Tutorial

Far End Audio Performance

Bluetooth Communication Link

General Information

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES

Regulatory And Safety Information

VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED

Voice Command System Operation

Changing The Volume

Satellite Radio

Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment

Be Reasonable With Requests

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

FCA US LLC Customer Center

FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center

In Mexico Contact

Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)

Service Contract

WARRANTY INFORMATION

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS

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