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2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Owner Manual

Table of Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
STARTING AND OPERATING
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
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STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both

inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.

WARNING!

When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the ignition and 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. Children
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 oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

Manual Transmission — If Equipped

Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in NEU-

TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the

vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking

ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is

pressed to the floor.

Four-Wheel Drive Models Only

In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether or

not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. This feature

enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to

start when in 4L without having to press the clutch pedal.

The “4WD Indicator Light” will illuminate when the

transfer case has been shifted into this mode.

Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

Start the vehicle with the gear selector in the PARK

position (vehicle can also be started in NEUTRAL). Apply

the brake before shifting to any driving range.

Normal Starting

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine

is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator

pedal.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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  • When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and 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.
  • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
  • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather.

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