Jeep GLADIATOR Owner's manual

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2021 GLADIATOR

OWNER’S MANUAL

Third Edition

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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or o-highway

motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,

do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area

and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more

information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this

vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on

this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the

right to make changes in design and speciﬁcations, and⁄or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any

obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc.

used in substitution therefore.

If you are the ﬁrst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling

1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.

This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s

Manual, Navigation⁄Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover. U.S.

residents can purchase replacement kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement

kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

resulting in an accident and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any

device or feature that may take their attention o the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable

radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident.

Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you ﬁnd yourself unable to devote your

full attention to vehicle operation, pull o the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of

cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Jeep

®

brand vehicle and to provide a convenient

reference source for common questions.

Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For additional information, visit mopar.comom (U.S.), owners.mopar.ca

(Canada) or your local Jeep

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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously

impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.

Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend or use public transportation.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reﬂexes are

slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................9

2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................................................................................. 16

3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 115

4 STARTING AND OPERATING ...............................................................................................146

5 MULTIMEDIA .............................................................................................................................. 232

6 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 315

7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ....................................................................................................378

8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 401

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................471

10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................483

11 INDEX .............................................................................................................................................488

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INTRODUCTION

Symbols Key........................................................... 10

ROLLOVER WARNING .......................................... 10

CAMPERS ............................................................... 11

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS.......... 11

Symbol Glossary.................................................... 11

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

KEYS ....................................................................... 16

Key Fob .............................................................16

SENTRY KEY ........................................................... 19

IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 19

Keyless Enter-N-Go Ignition .............................19

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (GASOLINE) ... 21

How To Use Remote Start................................21

To Exit Remote Start Mode..............................22

Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —

If Equipped........................................................22

Remote Start Comfort Systems —

If Equipped .......................................................23

Remote Start Cancel Message........................23

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) ......... 23

How To Use Remote Start................................24

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ....25

To Arm The System .........................................25

To Disarm The System ....................................25

Rearming Of The System .................................26

DOORS ....................................................................26

Manual Door Locks ..........................................26

Power Door Locks — If Equipped ....................27

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry

(If Equipped) .....................................................27

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped..............29

Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors........................................................29

Front Door Removal .........................................30

Rear Door Removal..........................................34

STEERING WHEEL ..................................................36

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column...................36

Heated Steering Wheel —

If Equipped........................................................37

SEATS ......................................................................37

Manual Adjustment Front Seats .....................37

60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat .......................39

Rear Seat Stadium Position ............................41

Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........................41

Rear Seat Armrest — If Equipped....................42

Head Restraints ..............................................42

UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION ....................... 44

Introducing Voice Recognition ........................44

Basic Voice Commands ...................................45

Get Started .......................................................45

Additional Information .....................................46

MIRRORS................................................................ 46

Inside Rearview Mirror.....................................46

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ..............................47

Outside Mirrors ................................................47

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .........................47

Power Mirrors — If Equipped ...........................48

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HOMELINK®) ....................................................... 48

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ...48

Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels............49

Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code

Or Non-Rolling Code Device ............................49

Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door

Opener ..............................................................49

Programming HomeLink® To A

Miscellaneous Device......................................50

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button..50

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .........51

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 52

Headlight Switch...............................................52

Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —

If Equipped .......................................................52

High/Low Beam Switch....................................52

Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —

If Equipped .......................................................53

Flash-To-Pass....................................................53

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..............53

Lights-On Reminder..........................................53

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......................53

Turn Signals......................................................54

Lane Change Assist — If Equipped..................54

Bed Lights — If Equipped ................................54

INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 54

Interior Courtesy Lights....................................54

Dimmer Controls ..............................................55

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 55

Windshield Wiper Operation............................55

CLIMATE CONTROLS ............................................. 56

Automatic Climate Control Descriptions

And Functions...................................................56

Manual Climate Control Descriptions And

Functions ..........................................................59

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped........................................................62

Climate Voice Commands................................62

Operating Tips .................................................63

INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ...............64

Storage..............................................................64

AUX/USB Control..............................................67

Jeep® Wireless Speaker —

If Equipped........................................................69

Power Outlets ...................................................74

Power Inverters — If Equipped ........................75

Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ....................77

POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED.....................79

Auto-Down Feature .........................................79

Manual Sliding Rear Window —

If Equipped........................................................80

Window Lockout Switch...................................80

Wind Buffeting .................................................80

GLADIATOR TOPS .................................................81

Provided Tools ..................................................81

Lowering The Soft Top .....................................81

Raising The Soft Top ........................................88

Removing The Soft Top....................................91

Installing The Soft Top .....................................92

Hard Top Front Panel(s) Removal...................94

Hard Top Front Panel(s) Installation...............97

Removing The Hard Top ..................................97

Installing The Hard Top....................................99

DOOR FRAME — IF EQUIPPED WITH A

SOFT TOP .............................................................100

Door Frame Removal.................................... 101

Door Frame Installation................................ 101

FOLDING WINDSHIELD ......................................103

Lowering The Windshield.............................. 103

Raising The Windshield ................................ 105

HOOD.....................................................................106

Opening The Hood ........................................ 106

Closing The Hood .......................................... 106

TAILGATE ..............................................................107

Opening.......................................................... 107

Three-Position Tailgate ................................. 107

Closing ........................................................... 109

BED RAIL TIE DOWN SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED ........................................................109

TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED .....................110

Tonneau Cover Installation .......................... 110

Tonneau Cover Removal .............................. 112

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............113

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.......................................115

Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................. 119

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ......................120

Instrument Cluster Display Location And

Controls.......................................................... 120

Oil Life Reset — If Equipped.......................... 122

Off Road+ Display — If Equipped.................. 122

Instrument Cluster Display

Selectable Items............................................ 123

Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ...... 123

Battery Saver On, Battery Saver Mode

Message, And Electrical Load Reduction

Actions (If Equipped) ..................................... 127

Diesel Displays .............................................. 128

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages .... 129

Fuel System Messages ................................. 131

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .................133

Red Warning Lights ....................................... 133

Yellow Warning Lights ................................... 136

Yellow Indicator Lights .................................. 140

Green Indicator Lights................................... 142

White Indicator Lights ................................... 143

Blue Indicator Lights ..................................... 144

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II...... 144

Onboard Diagnostic System

(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................... 144

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

PROGRAMS.......................................................... 145

STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE

(IF EQUIPPED)...................................................... 146

Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........... 146

Automatic Transmission —

If Equipped .................................................... 146

Normal Starting ............................................. 146

AutoPark ........................................................ 147

Extreme Cold Weather

(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 149

If Engine Fails To Start.................................. 149

After Starting ................................................. 149

STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE

(IF EQUIPPED)...................................................... 150

Automatic Transmission ............................... 150

Extreme Cold Weather .................................. 151

Normal Starting ............................................. 151

Starting Fluids ............................................... 151

NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE .........152

Cold Weather Precautions............................ 152

Engine Idling.................................................. 153

Stopping The Engine..................................... 154

Cooling System Tips —

Automatic Transmission ............................... 155

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .........155

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —

GASOLINE ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) ...................156

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —

DIESEL ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED)..........................156

PARKING BRAKE ................................................157

MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .......158

Shifting........................................................... 159

Downshifting.................................................. 160

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —

IF EQUIPPED.........................................................161

Ignition Park Interlock................................... 162

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System ..163

Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission ........ 163

Gear Ranges.................................................. 164

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FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ...................168

Four-Position Transfer Case —

If Equipped..................................................... 168

Five-Position Transfer Case —

If Equipped..................................................... 170

Trac-Lok Rear Axle — If Equipped ................ 173

Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) Front And Rear —

If Equipped .................................................... 173

Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) Rear Only —

If Equipped .................................................... 174

Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect —

If Equipped .................................................... 175

Off Road+ — If Equipped............................... 176

ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING........177

STOP/START SYSTEM — AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED) ........................177

Autostop Mode .............................................. 178

Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not

Autostop......................................................... 178

To Start The Engine While In

Autostop Mode .............................................. 179

To Manually Turn Off The

Stop/Start System......................................... 179

To Manually Turn On The

Stop/Start System......................................... 180

System Malfunction ...................................... 180

STOP/START SYSTEM — MANUAL TRANSMISSION

(IF EQUIPPED)...................................................... 180

Autostop Mode .............................................. 180

Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not

Autostop......................................................... 181

To Start The Engine While In

Autostop Mode .............................................. 181

To Manually Turn Off The

Stop/Start System......................................... 182

To Manually Turn On The

Stop/Start System......................................... 182

System Malfunction ...................................... 182

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ....182

Cruise Control — If Equipped ....................... 183

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —

If Equipped..................................................... 185

PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST

SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................................... 195

ParkSense Sensors....................................... 195

ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 195

ParkSense Display ........................................ 195

Enabling And Disabling ParkSense.............. 198

Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ...199

Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 199

ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 199

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA............... 200

TRAILCAM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ................ 203

REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE ENGINE

(IF EQUIPPED) ......................................................204

Fuel Filler Cap................................................ 204

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................... 205

REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE

(IF EQUIPPED) .....................................................205

Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel................... 206

Bulk Fuel Storage — Diesel Fuel .................. 206

Diesel Exhaust Fluid .................................... 206

VEHICLE LOADING ..............................................209

Certification Label......................................... 209

TRAILER TOWING ...............................................210

Common Towing Definitions......................... 210

Trailer Hitch Classification............................ 213

Trailer Towing Weights

(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)............... 213

Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................... 217

Towing Requirements ................................... 217

Towing Tips.................................................... 220

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME)......................................221

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle..221

Recreational Towing —

Four-Wheel Drive Models ............................. 222

DRIVING TIPS .......................................................223

On-Road Driving Tips..................................... 223

Off-Road Driving Tips .................................... 224

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MULTIMEDIA

UCONNECT SYSTEMS .........................................232

CYBERSECURITY .................................................232

UCONNECT SETTINGS .........................................233

Customer Programmable Features.............. 233

UCONNECT INTRODUCTION................................249

System Overview .......................................... 249

Drag & Drop Menu Bar ................................. 252

Safety And General Information................... 252

UCONNECT MODES .............................................253

Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 253

Radio Mode .................................................. 254

Media Mode .................................................. 264

Phone Mode ................................................. 267

ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —

IF EQUIPPED.........................................................280

Android Auto™ .............................................. 280

Apple CarPlay®.............................................. 282

Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay®

Tips And Tricks............................................... 285

CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICES —

IF EQUIPPED ........................................................285

Is My Vehicle Connected?............................. 285

Introduction To Connected Vehicle

Services ......................................................... 285

Getting Started With Connected Vehicle

Services ......................................................... 287

Using SiriusXM Guardian™ .......................... 290

Manage My SiriusXM Guardian™ Account .. 306

CONNECTED SERVICES FAQs ........................... 306

Connected Services SOS FAQs .................... 306

Connected Services Remote Door

Lock/Unlock FAQs ........................................ 307

Connected Services Roadside

Assistance FAQs ........................................... 307

Connected Services Send & Go FAQs ......... 307

Connected Services Vehicle Finder FAQs ... 308

Connected Services Stolen Vehicle

Assistance FAQs ........................................... 308

Connected Services Remote Vehicle

Start FAQs ..................................................... 308

Connected Services Remote

Horn & Lights FAQs ....................................... 309

Connected Services Account FAQs .............. 309

Data Collection & Privacy ............................. 311

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..... 312

Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 312

OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED.................... 312

Off-Road Pages Status Bar........................... 313

Drivetrain ....................................................... 313

Accessory Gauge........................................... 314

Pitch & Roll ................................................... 314

SAFETY

SAFETY FEATURES ..............................................315

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 315

Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 316

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..........................324

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —

If Equipped ................................................... 324

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With

Mitigation — If Equipped............................... 328

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 330

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...................336

Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 336

Important Safety Precautions ...................... 336

Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 337

Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 345

Child Restraints............................................. 360

SAFETY TIPS ........................................................374

Transporting Passengers.............................. 374

Transporting Pets.......................................... 374

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle .......................................................... 374

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 376

Exhaust Gas .................................................. 377

Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 377

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .........................378

ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .....378

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........................382

Preparations For Jacking ............................. 383

Jack Location ................................................ 383

Spare Tire Removal ...................................... 385

Jacking Instructions ...................................... 387

To Stow The Flat Or Spare ............................ 389

Reinstalling The Jack And Tools................... 390

JUMP STARTING ..................................................391

Preparations For Jump Start......................... 391

Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 393

REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED ..394

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...........................395

MANUAL PARK RELEASE ...................................396

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............................397

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE..........................398

Four–Wheel Drive Models ............................ 399

Without The Key Fob..................................... 399

Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ......... 400

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS) ..................................................................400

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).........................400

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING —

GASOLINE ENGINE ............................................. 401

Maintenance Plan ......................................... 402

SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL ENGINE ... 406

Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel

Up To B5 Biodiesel........................................ 407

Additional Maintenance —

B6 To B20 Biodiesel ..................................... 409

ENGINE COMPARTMENT.................................... 410

3.6L Engine .................................................. 410

3.0L Diesel Engine ........................................ 411

Checking Oil Level......................................... 412

Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 412

Maintenance-Free Battery............................ 412

Pressure Washing ......................................... 413

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 413

Engine Oil....................................................... 414

Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 415

Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 415

Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter —

Diesel Engine................................................. 417

Fuel Filter Replacement — Diesel Engine.... 418

Priming If The Engine Has Run

Out Of Fuel — Diesel Engine ........................ 419

Intervention Regeneration Strategy —

Message Process Flow ................................ 420

Diesel Exhaust Fluid .................................... 420

Accessory Drive Belt Inspection................... 420

Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 421

Body Lubrication ........................................... 423

Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 424

Exhaust System ............................................ 425

Cooling System.............................................. 426

Brake System ............................................... 429

Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 430

Transfer Case ............................................... 431

Manual Transmission — If Equipped............ 431

Automatic Transmission —

If Equipped ................................................... 431

Fuses ............................................................. 432

Bulb Replacement ....................................... 441

TIRES.....................................................................445

Tire Safety Information ................................ 445

Tires — General Information......................... 451

Tire Types....................................................... 456

Spare Tires — If Equipped............................. 456

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 458

Snow Traction Devices ................................. 459

Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 460

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM

TIRE QUALITY GRADES ......................................461

Treadwear...................................................... 461

Traction Grades............................................. 461

Temperature Grades..................................... 462

STORING THE VEHICLE ......................................462

BODYWORK..........................................................463

Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 463

Body And Underbody Maintenance.............. 463

Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 464

INTERIORS ...........................................................466

Carpet Safety Information ............................ 466

Carpet Removal............................................. 467

Seats And Fabric Parts.................................. 469

Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 469

Leather Surfaces........................................... 470

Glass Surfaces .............................................. 470

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN).........471

BRAKE SYSTEM ..................................................471

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ..471

Torque Specifications ................................... 471

FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GASOLINE ENGINE .....472

3.6L Engine ................................................... 472

Reformulated Gasoline ................................ 473

Materials Added To Fuel............................... 473

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends......................... 473

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ....473

CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 474

Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese

Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 474

Fuel System Cautions ................................... 474

FUEL REQUIREMENTS – DIESEL ENGINE ........ 474

Diesel Fuel Specifications ............................ 475

Biodiesel Fuel Requirements ....................... 475

FLUID CAPACITIES .............................................. 478

ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................. 479

CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............... 482

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR

YOUR VEHICLE .................................................... 483

Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 483

Prepare A List ................................................ 483

Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 483

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................483

FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 484

FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .............. 484

Mexico............................................................ 484

Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands ............. 484

Customer Assistance For The Hearing

Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY).................... 484

Service Contract ........................................... 484

WARRANTY INFORMATION................................485

MOPAR® PARTS .................................................485

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ..........................485

In The 50 United States And

Washington, D.C............................................ 485

In Canada ...................................................... 486

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ..........................486

GENERAL INFORMATION....................................487

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your Jeep® vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.

This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and

maneuvers differently from many passenger vehicles, both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped, the

two-wheel drive version of this vehicle is designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for

a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to operate this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,

particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case operation. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your

driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road, or operating the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome

the natural laws of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to

operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a collision. See Ú page 223 for further information.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance

of your vehicle. It is supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC

offers to its customers as well as the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications

carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help

ensure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated

in the text. Therefore, you should only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content

introduced throughout the Owner’s Information that may or may not be applicable to your vehicle will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All

information contained in this publication is intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims towards a constant

improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial

reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Jeep® best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care

about your satisfaction.

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SYMBOLS KEY

If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important

information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings.

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 while some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving

actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this

vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe

or fatal injury. Drive carefully.

Rollover Warning Label

WARNING!

These statements are against operating

procedures that could result in a collision,

bodily injury and/or death.

CAUTION!

These statements are against procedures that

could result in damage to your vehicle.

NOTE:

A suggestion which will improve installation,

operation, and reliability. If not followed, may

result in damage.

TIP:

General ideas/solutions/suggestions on easier

use of the product or functionality.

PAGE REFERENCE

ARROW

Follow this reference for additional information

on a particular feature.

FOOTNOTE

Supplementary and relevant information

pertaining to the topic.

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Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major

cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the US government notes that the

universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by

10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two

million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly

more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

CAMPERS

This vehicle is NOT recommended for slide-in camper applications.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

SYMBOL GLOSSARY

Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating

precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to

follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the

definition of each symbol Ú page 133.

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its

roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in

serious injury or death.

Red Warning Lights

Air Bag Warning Light

Ú page 133

Brake Warning Light

Ú page 133

Battery Charge Warning Light

Ú page 134

Door Open Warning Light

Ú page 134

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light

Ú page 134

Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light

Ú page 134

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

Ú page 135

Hood Open Warning Light

Ú page 135

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Oil Pressure Warning Light

Ú page 135

Oil Temperature Warning Light

Ú page 135

Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

Ú page 136

Rear Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Light — If Equipped

With A Base Instrument Cluster

Ú page 136

Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped

Ú page 136

Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped

Ú page 136

Yellow Warning Lights

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

Ú page 136

Red Warning Lights

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light —

If Equipped

Ú page 137

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light —

If Equipped

Ú page 137

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light — If Equipped

Ú page 137

Low Fuel Warning Light

Ú page 137

Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped

Ú page 137

Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)

Ú page 137

Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped

Ú page 138

Yellow Warning Lights

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Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light —

If Equipped

Ú page 138

Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped

Ú page 138

Cruise Control Fault Warning Light

Ú page 138

Sway Bar Fault Warning Light — If Equipped

Ú page 138

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light

Ú page 138

AdBlue® (UREA) Injection System Failure Warning Light —

If Equipped

Ú page 140

Yellow Indicator Lights

4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 140

Yellow Warning Lights

4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 140

4WD Part Time Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 140

Axle Locker Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 140

Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 140

Front And Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 140

Forward Collision Warning OFF Indicator Light —

If Equipped

Ú page 140

Neutral Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 141

Service Adaptive Cruise Control Warning Light —

If Equipped

Ú page 141

Yellow Indicator Lights

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Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 141

Off Road+ Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 141

Cargo Light On Indicator Light

Ú page 141

Wait To Start Light — If Equipped

Ú page 141

Low Diesel Exhaust Emissions Additive AdBlue® (UREA)

Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 141

Water In Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 141

Green Indicator Lights

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected

Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 142

Yellow Indicator Lights

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light —

If Equipped

Ú page 142

4WD Auto Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 142

Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With A

Premium Instrument Cluster

Ú page 142

Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 142

Park/Headlight On Indicator Light

Ú page 142

Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 142

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

Ú page 142

Green Indicator Lights

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Rear Seat Belt Fastened Indicator Light — If Equipped

With A Premium Instrument Cluster

Ú page 142

White Indicator Lights

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped

With A Premium Instrument Cluster

Ú page 143

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped

With A Base Instrument Cluster

Ú page 143

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Light — If Equipped With

A Base Instrument Cluster

Ú page 143

Two Wheel Drive High Indicator Light — If Equipped With A

Premium Instrument Cluster

Ú page 143

Rear Seat Belt Fastened Indicator Light — If Equipped

With A Base Instrument Cluster

Ú page 143

Green Indicator Lights

Rear Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Light — If Equipped

With A Base Instrument Cluster

Ú page 143

Rear Seat Unoccupied Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 143

Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped With A

Premium Instrument Cluster

Ú page 143

Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With A

Base Instrument Cluster

Ú page 143

Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped With A

Base Instrument Cluster

Ú page 144

Selec-Speed Control (SSC) Indicator Light — If Equipped

Ú page 144

Blue Indicator Lights

High Beam Indicator Light

Ú page 144

White Indicator Lights

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

KEYS

KEY FOB

Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which

supports Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE), Keyless Enter-N-Go (if equipped), and

Remote Start (if equipped). The key fob allows

you to lock or unlock the doors and tailgate from

distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m). The

key fob does not need to be pointed at the

vehicle to activate the system. The key fob also

contains a mechanical key.

NOTE:

 The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked

if the key fob is located next to a mobile

phone, laptop, or other electronic device.

This may result in poor performance.

 With the ignition on and the vehicle moving at

2 mph (4 km/h), all RKE commands are

disabled Ú page 487.

Key Fob

WARNING!

Push the Mechanical Key Release Button only

with the key fob facing away from your body,

especially your eyes and objects that may be

damaged, such as clothing.

CAUTION!

The electrical components inside of the key

fob may be damaged if the key fob is

subjected to strong electrical shocks. In order

to ensure complete effectiveness of the

electronic devices inside of the key fob, avoid

exposing the key fob to direct sunlight.

1 — Mechanical Key Release Button

2 — LED Indicator

3 — Unlock Button

4 — Remote Start Button

5 — Panic Button

6 — Lock Button

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To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Tailgate

Push and release the unlock button on the key

fob once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to

unlock all the doors. To lock all the doors, push

the lock button once.

When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals

will flash and the illuminated entry system will

be activated. When the doors are locked, the

turn signals will flash and the horn will chirp.

NOTE:

 All doors can be programmed to unlock on

the first push of the unlock button through

Uconnect Settings Ú page 233.

 The mechanical flip key can be used to lock

or unlock the doors, tailgate, glove compart-

ment, storage compartments (if equipped),

and rear seatbacks.

Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push

the panic button on the key fob. When the Panic

Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the

horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights

will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes

unless you turn it off by either pushing the panic

button a second time or drive the vehicle at a

speed of 2 mph (4 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

 The interior lights will turn off if you place the

ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while

the Panic Alarm is activated. However, the

exterior lights and horn will remain on.

 You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m)

from the vehicle when using the key fob to

turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio

frequency noises emitted by the system.

Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob

The recommended replacement battery is

CR2450.

NOTE:

 Customers are recommended to use a

battery obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket

coin battery dimensions may not meet the

original OEM coin battery dimensions.

 Perchlorate Material — special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-

ouswaste/perchlorate for further informa-

tion.

 Do not touch the battery terminals that are

on the back housing or the printed circuit

board.

 When a key fob battery is low, a warning will

be indicated on the vehicle’s instrument

cluster, and the fob LED will no longer illumi-

nate with a button push.

1. Remove the back cover of the key fob by

inserting a flat-blade screw driver into the

slot on the bottom of the fob. Apply light

pressure until the cover unsnaps being

careful not to damage the seal. Proceed

counter-clockwise (in the order shown

below) to loosen the remaining snaps until

the battery cover can be removed.

1-3 – Back Cover Pry Points

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2. Remove the depleted battery by inserting a

small flat-blade screwdriver into the battery

removal slot and sliding the battery forward

and upward being careful not to damage

the electronic board underneath.

Battery Replacement

3. Install the new battery into the key fob,

making sure the positive (+) side is facing

up. Slide the battery until it is seated

securely below the tabs.

4. Reassemble the back cover making sure it

is properly aligned before snapping it back

in place.

Programming And Requesting Additional

Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed by

an authorized dealer.

NOTE:

 Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it

cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to

another vehicle.

 Only key fobs that are programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start and

operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is

programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be

programmed to any other vehicle.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an

authorized dealer. This procedure 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 system

serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an

authorized dealer.

WARNING!

 The integrated key fob contains a coin cell

battery. Do not ingest the battery; there is a

chemical burn hazard. If the coin cell

battery is swallowed, it can cause severe

internal burns in just two hours and can

lead to death.

 If you think a battery may have been swal-

lowed or placed inside any part of the body,

seek immediate medical attention.

 Keep new and used batteries away from

children. If the battery compartment does

not close securely, stop using the product

and keep it away from children.

WARNING!

 Always remove the key fobs from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the

vehicle unattended.

 Always place the Keyless Enter-N-Go Igni-

tion in the OFF position.

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