Jeep WRANGLER 2017 User manual

2017 WRANGLER USER GUIDE

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driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the

comfort and convenience of you and your

passengers. Some of these should not be

used when driving because they take your

eyes from the road or your attention from

driving. Never text while driving, or more than

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This User Guide has been prepared to help

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most things you will need to operate and

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

Consult the Table of Contents to determine

which section contains the information you

desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle de-

pends on the items of equipment ordered,

certain descriptions and illustrations may dif-

fer from your vehicle's equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner's

Manual contains a complete listing of all

subjects.

Symbols

Some vehicle components have colored la-

bels whose symbols indicate precautions to

be observed when using this component.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher

rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This

vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a

higher center of gravity than many passenger

vehicles. It is capable of performing better in

a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven

in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out

of control. Because of the higher center of

gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may

roll over when some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu-

vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can

cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper-

ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli-

sion, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or

fatal injury. Drive carefully.

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat

belts provided is a major cause of severe or

fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely to die than

a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle

up.

WARNINGS AND

CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS

against operating procedures that could re-

sult in a collision, bodily injury and/or death.

It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

that could result in damage to your vehicle. If

you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual,

you may miss important information. Observe

all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/

ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this

vehicle could seriously affect its roadwor-

thiness and safety and may lead to a col-

lision resulting in serious injury or death.

Rollover Warning Label

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

SAFETY

STARTING AND OPERATING

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MULTIMEDIA

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

INDEX

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL...........6

INTERIOR ...................7

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Controls

2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet

3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank

4 — Assist Handle 10 — Power Mirror Switch — If Equipped

5 — Glove Compartment 11 — Horn

6 — Power Window Switches

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTERIOR

Interior Features

1 — Seats 4 — Climate Controls

2 — Power Window Switches 5 — Switch Panel

3 — Radio 6 — Transmission Gear Selector

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

KEYFOB ...................11

KeyFob.....................11

MANUAL STEERING WHEEL

LOCK......................11

IGNITION SWITCH ............12

Ignition Key Removal ............12

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED ................13

How To Use Remote Start ..........13

Remote Start Abort Message ........13

To Enter Remote Start ............13

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without

Driving The Vehicle ..............14

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive

The Vehicle...................14

SENTRY KEY ................14

Replacement Key Fobs ...........15

Customer Key Programming ........15

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —

IF EQUIPPED ................15

Rearming The System ............15

To Arm The System .............15

To Disarm The System ............16

DOORS ....................16

Manual Door Locks .............16

Power Door Locks — If Equipped .....17

Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors ...................18

Upper Half Door Window Removal —

If Equipped ..................18

Front Door Removal..............18

Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) . .20

SEATS ....................21

Manual Front Seats ..............21

Manual Rear Seats ..............23

Heated Seats — If Equipped ........25

HEAD RESTRAINTS ...........26

Front Head Restraints ............27

Rear Head Restraints — 2 Door Model . .27

Rear Head Restraints — 4 Door Model . .28

STEERING WHEEL............29

Tilt Steering Column .............29

MIRRORS ..................29

Interior Mirrors ................29

Exterior Mirrors ................30

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ............31

Headlights And Parking Lights .......31

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .31

High/Low Beam Switch ...........31

Flash-To-Pass .................31

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . .32

Front Fog Lights ...............32

Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped ......32

Turn Signals ..................32

Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ....32

Lights-On Reminder .............32

Headlight Leveling System —

If Equipped ..................33

INTERIOR LIGHTS ............33

Courtesy/Reading Lights ...........33

Instrument Panel Dimmer ..........33

Cargo Lamp ..................34

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND

WASHERS .................34

Windshield Wiper Operation.........34

Intermittent Wiper System .........34

Windshield Washers .............35

Mist Feature ..................35

Rear Window Wiper/Washer —

If Equipped ..................35

CLIMATE CONTROLS..........36

Manual Climate Control Overview .....36

Automatic Climate Control Overview....40

Operating Tips .................44

POWER WINDOWS —

IF EQUIPPED ...............46

Wind Buffeting ................46

REMOVABLE TOP

INFORMATION ..............47

Sunrider And Soft Top ............47

Hard Top And Freedom Top .........55

Dual Top — If Equipped ...........58

Wind Buffeting ................58

HOOD .....................58

Opening The Hood ..............58

Closing The Hood ...............59

REAR SWING GATE ..........59

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT........60

Power Outlets .................60

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KEY FOB

Your vehicle uses a key start ignition system.

The ignition system consists of a Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob with an ignition

switch.

Key Fob

The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the

doors and liftgate from distances up to ap-

proximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld

key fob. The key fob does not need to be

pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE:

In the ON/RUN position, the lock button is

disabled. Only the unlock button is enabled.

To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate

Push and release the key fob unlock button

once to unlock the driver's door only, or twice

to unlock all the doors and swing gate. When

the key fob unlock button is pushed, the

Illuminated Entry will initiate, and the turn

signal lights will flash twice.

To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate

Push and release the lock button on the key

fob to lock all doors. The turn signals will

flash to acknowledge the lock signal.

MANUAL STEERING WHEEL

LOCK

With the engine running, rotate the steering

wheel one-half revolution in either direction

(six o’clock position), turn off the engine and

remove the key. Turn the steering wheel

slightly in either direction until the lock en-

gages.

Key Fob

1 — Unlock

2 — Remote Start — If Equipped

3 — Lock

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IGNITION SWITCH

Ignition Key Removal

1. Place the gear selector in PARK (if

equipped with an automatic

transmission).

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Ac-

cessory) position.

3. Push the key and cylinder inward and

rotate the key to the LOCK position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition switch

lock cylinder.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the

automatic transmission into PARK or the

manual transmission into FIRST gear or

REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn

the engine OFF, remove the key fob from

the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

WARNING!

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-

attended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously 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 operate 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.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for

thieves. Always remove key fob from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the

vehicle unattended.

Ignition Switch

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REMOTE STARTING

SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the key fob to start the

engine conveniently from outside the vehicle

while still maintaining security. The system

has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m).

NOTE:

• The vehicle must be equipped with an

automatic transmission to be equipped

with Remote Start.

• Obstructions between the vehicle and key

fob may reduce this range.

How To Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met

before the engine will remote start:

• Gear selector in PARK

• Doors closed

• Hood closed

• Hazard switch off

• Brake switch inactive

(brake pedal not pushed)

• Ignition key removed from ignition

• Battery at an acceptable charge level

• System not disabled from previous remote

start event

• Vehicle security alarm not active

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed

garage or confined area. Exhaust gas

contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is

odorless and colorless. Carbon Monox-

ide is poisonous and can cause serious

injury or death when inhaled.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Op-

eration of the Remote Start System, win-

dows, door locks or other controls could

cause serious injury or death.

Remote Start Abort Message

The following messages will display in the

instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails

to remote start or exits remote start prema-

turely:

• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open

• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open

• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low

• Remote Start Aborted — Swing Gate Open

• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault

The instrument cluster display message stays

active until the ignition is turned to the ON/

RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start

Push and release the remote start button on

the key fob twice within five seconds. The

vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will

flash and the horn will chirp twice (if pro-

grammed). Then, the engine will start and the

vehicle will remain in the remote start mode

for a 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

• The park lamps will turn on and remain on

during remote start mode.

• For security, power window operation is

disabled when the vehicle is in the remote

start mode.

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• The engine can be started two consecutive

times (two 15-minute cycles) with the key

fob. However, the ignition switch must be

cycled to the ON/RUN position before you

can repeat the start sequence for a third

cycle.

Remote start will also cancel if any of the

following occur:

• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500.

• Any engine warning lamps come on.

• The hood is opened.

• The hazard switch is pushed.

• The transmission is moved out of PARK.

• The brake pedal is pushed.

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without

Driving The Vehicle

Push and release the remote start button one

time or allow the engine to run for the entire

15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

To avoid unintentional shut downs, the sys-

tem will disable the one time push of the

remote start button for two seconds after

receiving a valid remote start request.

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle

Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push

and release the unlock button on the key fob

to unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle

security alarm (if equipped). Then, insert the

key into the ignition and place the ignition in

the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN

position in order to drive the vehicle.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents

unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling

the engine. The system does not need to be

armed or activated. Operation is automatic,

regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or

unlocked.

The system uses key fobs that have an em-

bedded electronic chip (transponder) to pre-

vent unauthorized vehicle operation. There-

fore, only key fobs that are programmed to

the vehicle can be used to start and operate

the vehicle. The system will shut the engine

off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid

key to try to start the engine.

NOTE:

A key fob that has not been programmed is

also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut

to fit the ignition or lock cylinder for that

vehicle.

During normal operation, after placing the

ignition in the on position, the vehicle secu-

rity light will turn on for three seconds for a

bulb check. If the light remains on after the

bulb check, it indicates that there is a prob-

lem with the electronics. In addition, if the

vehicle security light begins to flash after the

bulb check, it indicates that someone used

an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either

of these conditions will result in the engine

being shut off after two seconds.

If the vehicle security light turns on during

normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for

longer than ten seconds), it indicates that

there is a fault in the electronics. Should this

occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as

possible by an authorized dealer.

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CAUTION!

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not

compatible with some aftermarket remote

starting systems. Use of these systems

may result in vehicle starting problems

and loss of security protection.

All of the key fobs provided with your new

vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle

electronics.

Replacement Key Fobs

NOTE:

Only key fobs that are programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start and

operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is pro-

grammed to a vehicle, it cannot be pro-

grammed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

Always remove the Sentry Keys from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the

vehicle unattended.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at

an authorized dealer or by following the cus-

tomer key programming procedure. This pro-

cedure consists of programming a blank key

fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob

is one that has never been programmed.

NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys-

tem serviced, bring all vehicle key fobs with

you to an authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

Programming key fobs may be performed at

your authorized dealer.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

— IF EQUIPPED

The vehicle security alarm monitors the ve-

hicle doors, swing gate, and ignition for un-

authorized operation. While the vehicle secu-

rity alarm is armed, interior switches for door

locks are disabled. The vehicle security alarm

provides both audible and visible signals

when alarming. The horn will sound, the

headlights will turn on, the park lamps and/or

turn signals will flash repeatedly for three

minutes. If the disturbance is still present

(driver's door, passenger door, other doors,

ignition) after three minutes, the headlights,

park lamps and/or turn signals will flash for

an additional 15 minutes.

Rearming The System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action

is taken to disarm it, the vehicle security

alarm will turn off the horn after three min-

utes, turn off all of the visual signals after

15 minutes, and then the vehicle security

alarm will rearm itself.

To Arm The System

The vehicle security alarm will set when you

use the Remote Keyless Entry key fob to lock

the doors and swing gate, or when you use the

power door lock switch while the door is open.

After all the doors are locked and closed, the

vehicle security light (located on the instru-

ment cluster) will flash rapidly for about

16 seconds to signal that the vehicle security

alarm is arming. During this 16-second arm-

ing period, opening any door or the swing gate

will cancel the arming. If the vehicle security

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alarm is successfully set, the vehicle security

light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the

vehicle security alarm is armed.

To Disarm The System

To disarm the vehicle security alarm, you will

need to push the unlock button on the key

fob, or turn the ignition switch to the ON/

RUN position. If something has triggered the

vehicle security alarm in your absence, the

horn will sound three times, and the exterior

lights blink three times when you unlock the

doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.

The vehicle security alarm is designed to

protect your vehicle; however, you can create

conditions where the vehicle security alarm

will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the

vehicle and lock the doors with the key fob,

once the vehicle security alarm is armed

(after 16 seconds), when you pull the door

handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this

occurs, push the unlock button on the key fob

to disarm the vehicle security alarm. You may

also accidentally disarm the vehicle security

alarm by unlocking the driver's door with the

key and then locking it. The door will be

locked but the vehicle security alarm will not

arm.

NOTE:

• Unlocking the doors with the manual door

lock plungers or the driver's door lock

cylinder will not disarm the vehicle secu-

rity alarm.

• When the vehicle security alarm is armed,

the interior power door lock switches will

not unlock the doors.

DOORS

CAUTION!

Careless handling and storage of the re-

movable door panels may damage the

seals, causing water to leak into the vehi-

cle’s interior.

Manual Door Locks

All doors are equipped with an interior rocker-

type door lock lever. To lock a door when

leaving your vehicle, push the rocker lever

forward to the lock position and close the

door. To unlock the door, push the rocker

lever rearward.

NOTE:

The ignition key that is used to start the

vehicle is used to lock or unlock the doors,

swing gate, glove compartment, and console

storage.

Manual Door Lock (Full Frame Doors)

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WARNING!

• For personal security reasons and safety

in a collision, lock the vehicle doors

when you drive, as well as when you park

and leave the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove

the key from the ignition and lock your

vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle

equipment may cause severe personal

injuries and death.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-

attended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously 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 operate power

windows, other controls, or move the

vehicle.

Power Door Locks — If Equipped

The power door lock switch is located on each

front door panel. Push the switch forward to

lock the doors, and rearward to unlock the

doors.

WARNING!

• For personal security reasons and safety

in a collision, lock the vehicle doors

when you drive, as well as when you park

and exit the vehicle.

• When exiting the vehicle, always remove

the key from the ignition and lock your

WARNING!

vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle

equipment may cause severe personal

injuries and death.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-

attended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously 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 operate power

windows, other controls, or move the

vehicle.

Power Door Lock Switch

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Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors

To provide a safer environment for small chil-

dren riding in the rear seats, the rear doors

are equipped with Child-Protection Door

Lock system.

To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection

Door Lock System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the

lock and rotate to the lock or unlock

position.

3. Repeat steps one and two for the opposite

rear door.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a

collision. Remember that the rear doors

can only be opened from the outside when

the Child-Protection locks are engaged

(locked).

NOTE:

For emergency exit with the system engaged,

move the rocker lever rearward (unlocked

position), roll down the window and open the

door with the outside door handle.

Upper Half Door Window Removal —

If Equipped

Grasp the half door window and pull upward.

Upper Half Door Window Installation —

If Equipped

1. Grasp the half door window and line up

the pins with the pockets in the lower

door.

2. Push down to ensure the half door window

is fully seated.

Front Door Removal

WARNING!

Do not drive your vehicle on public roads

with the doors removed as you will lose the

protection they can provide. This proce-

dure is furnished for use during off-road

operation only.

Child Protection Door Lock Function

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