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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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The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle

but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer

to the following illustration.

Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and

backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic.

If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,

all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch

slippage.

Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

Select the DRIVE range when towing. The transmission

controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting

when towing. However, if frequent shifting does occur

while in DRIVE, you can use the AutoStick shift control to

manually select a lower gear.

NOTE:

Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle

under heavy loading conditions will improve performance

and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting

and heat buildup. This action will also provide better

engine braking.
If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes

of continuous operation, then change the transmission

fluid and filter as specified for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent

trailer towing. Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the

proper maintenance intervals.

NOTE:

Check the automatic transmission fluid level before

towing.

Four-Pin Connector

1 — Female Pins

4 — Park

2 — Male Pin

5 — Left Stop/Turn

3 — Ground

6 — Right Stop/Turn

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