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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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WARNING!

Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.

Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing, you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

CAUTION!

If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should
be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to

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accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances.

Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring

Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,

stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for

motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package will include a four–pin wiring

harness. Use a factory-approved trailer harness and con-

nector.

NOTE:

Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring

harness.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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  • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines.
  • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance.

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