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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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Life Of Tire

The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors

including, but not limited to:

Driving style.

Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can

cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire

tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread

life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.

Distance driven.

Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or

higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread

life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle scheduled

maintenance is highly recommended.

WARNING!

Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.

Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little

exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with

oil, grease, and gasoline.

Replacement Tires

The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many

characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for

wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-

facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent

to the originals in size, quality and performance when

replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread

Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and

Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification

Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index

and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the

original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety

Information” section of this manual for more information

relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear

tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect

your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make

sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the

original wheels.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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  • Driving style.
  • Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread.
  • Distance driven.
  • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread life.

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