2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .43 䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .98 Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 䡵 SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99䡵 REAR SWING GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Transporting Passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . .47 Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Seat Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . .63 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Periodic Safety Checks You Should MakeOutside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98InformationProvidedby:2

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEA WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSIgnition Key RemovalThe authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with anthe key code numbers for your vehicle locks. Theseautomatic transmission).numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask yourauthorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory)position.safe place.3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key tothe LOCK position.4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.Vehicle Key With RKE TransmitterInformationProvidedby:

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15WARNING!Ignition Switch Positions1234— LOCK— ACC (ACCESSORY)— ON/RUN— START Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake, andremove the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended isdangerous for a number of reasons. A child orothers could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parkingbrake, brake pedal or the gear selector. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, orin a location accessible to children. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, or movethe vehicle.(Continued)InformationProvidedby:2

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEWARNING! (Continued) Do not leave children or animals inside parkedvehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up maycause serious injury or death.CAUTION!An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.Always remove key from the ignition and lock alldoors when leaving the vehicle unattended.NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds whenthe ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.SENTRY KEYThe Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. Thesystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operationis automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is lockedor unlocked.The system uses ignition keys that have an embeddedelectronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorizedKey-In-Ignition Remindervehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are proOpening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operatethe vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in twosounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start theengine.InformationProvidedby:

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is alsoconsidered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit theignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.During normal operation, after turning on the ignitionswitch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for threeseconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after thebulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with theelectronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Lightbegins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates thatsomeone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.Either of these conditions will result in the engine beingshut off after two seconds.CAUTION!The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.Use of these systems may result in vehicle startingproblems and loss of security protection.All of the keys provided with your new vehicle havebeen programmed to the vehicle electronics.Replacement KeysNOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicleelectronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannotvehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 be programmed to any other vehicle.seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soonas possible by an authorized dealer.InformationProvidedby:2

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) tomatch the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.CAUTION!Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turnthe ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for atleast three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorizedThen, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK positiondealer or by following the customer key programmingand remove the first key.procedure. This procedure consists of programming ablank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.that has never been programmed.Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN positionwithin 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime willNOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Syssound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light willtem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to anbegin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCKauthorized dealer.position and remove the second key.Customer Key Programming4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. TurnIf you have two valid Sentry Keys, you can program newthe ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within 60Sentry Keys to the system by performing the followingseconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound.procedure:InformationProvidedby:

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flash- General Informationing. To indicate that programming is complete, the The following regulatory statement applies to all RadioVehicle Security Light will turn on again for three Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:seconds and then turn off.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules andThe new Sentry Key is programmed. The Remote Keywith Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).less Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be programmedOperation is subject to the following two conditions:during this procedure.1. This device may not cause harmful interference, andRepeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If youdo not have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your 2. This device must accept any interference received,authorized dealer for details.including interference that may cause undesired operation.NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorizeddealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approvedtem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from by the party responsible for compliance could void thestarting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be user’s authority to operate the equipment.reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to anauthorized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed.InformationProvidedby:2

20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPEDRearming The SystemThe Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,swing gate, and ignition for unauthorized operation.While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interiorswitches for door locks are disabled. The Vehicle SecurityAlarm provides both audible and visible signals whenalarming. The horn will sound, the headlights will turnon, 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) afterthree minutes, the headlights, park lamps and/or turnsignals will flash for an additional 15 minutes.If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken todisarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off thehorn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signalsafter 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm willrearm itself.NOTE: The Panic Alarm and the Vehicle Security Alarmare quite different. Please take a moment to activate thePanic Alarm and the Vehicle Security Alarm to hear thedifferences in the horn. In case one should go off in thefuture, you will need to know which mode has beenactivated in order to deactivate it.To Arm The SystemThe Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doorsand swing gate, or when you use the power door lockswitch while the door is open. After all the doors arelocked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light (located onthe instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16seconds to signal that the Vehicle Security Alarm isarming. During this 16-second arming period, openingany door or the swing gate will cancel the arming. If theVehicle Security Alarm is successfully set, the VehicleSecurity Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate theVehicle Security Alarm is armed.InformationProvidedby:

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21with the key and then locking it. The door will be lockedbut the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm.To Disarm The SystemTo disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need topush the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or NOTE:turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If Unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plungsomething has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm iners or the driver’s door lock cylinder will not disarmyour absence, the horn will sound three times, and thethe Vehicle Security Alarm.exterior lights blink three times when you unlock thedoors. Check the vehicle for tampering. When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interiorpower door lock switches will not unlock the doors.The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect yourvehicle; however, you can create conditions where theVehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If youremain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKEtransmitter, 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 UNLOCKbutton on the RKE transmitter to disarm the VehicleSecurity Alarm. You may also accidentally disarm theVehicle Security Alarm by unlocking the driver’s doorILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPEDThe courtesy lights will turn on when you use theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock thedoors or open any door.This feature also turns on the approach lighting in theoutside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.InformationProvidedby:2

22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEThe lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,or they will immediately fade to off once the ignitionswitch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.NOTE: The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position (extreme top position). The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if thedimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position(extreme bottom position).Three Button RKE TransmitterREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IFEQUIPPEDThis system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,swing gate, and activate the Panic Alarm from a maximum distance of 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does notneed to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.InformationProvidedby:

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23all the doors and swing gate. When the RKE transmitterUNLOCK button is pushed, the Illuminated Entry willinitiate, and the turn signal lights will flash twice.Remote Key Unlock On First PushThis feature lets you program the system to unlock eitherthe driver’s side, or all doors and swing gate on the firstpush of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.Four Button RKE Transmitter For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic stomer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remotewith metal objects.Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by performTo Unlock The Doors And Swing Gateing the following steps:Push and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button1. Push and hold the LOCK button on a programmedonce to unlock the driver’s door only, or twice to unlockRKE transmitter.InformationProvidedby:2

24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE2. Continue to hold the RKE transmitter LOCK button 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or tofor at least four seconds, but not longer than 10reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.seconds, then push and hold the RKE transmitterNOTE: Pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK button whileUNLOCK button.you are inside of the vehicle will activate the Vehicle3. Release both buttons at the same time.Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle SecurityAlarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the4. Test this feature while outside of the vehicle byRKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vepushing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKEhicle Security Alarm.transmitter.To Lock The Doors And Swing GateNOTE: Pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK button whileyou are inside of the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitSecurity Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security ter to lock all doors. The turn signals will flash, and theAlarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.InformationProvidedby:

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25Sound Horn On LockThe “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated byrepeating this procedure.This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be Using The Panic Alarmturned on or turned off. To change the current setting,To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and holdproceed as follows:the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- second and release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, thetronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the hornSettings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on.derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unlessmation.you turn it off by pushing the PANIC button a second For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the time, or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.following steps:NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pushing1. Push the RKE transmitter LOCK button for 4 to 10 the PANIC button a second time, you may have to movecloser to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises ofseconds.the system.2. While the LOCK button is pushed (after four seconds),push the RKE transmitter PANIC button. Release bothbuttons.InformationProvidedby:2

26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside ofthe vehicle by pushing the RKE transmitter LOCKThis feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash whenbutton with the ignition switch in the LOCK positionthe doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitand the ignition key removed.ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To changethe current setting, proceed as follows:NOTE: Pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK button whileyou are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “ElecAlarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarmtronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personalactivated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the RKESettings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Untransmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehiclederstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further inforSecurity Alarm.mation.The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be reactivated For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform theby repeating this procedure.following steps:Programming Additional Transmitters1. Push the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button for 4 to 10Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Things To Know Before Startseconds.ing” for further information.2. While the UNLOCK button is pushed, (after fourseconds) push the RKE transmitter LOCK button. If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,contact your authorized dealer for details.Release both buttons.To Turn Off Flash Lights With LockInformationProvidedby:

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27Transmitter Battery ReplacementThe recommended replacement battery is CR2032.2NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use aflat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKEtransmitter apart. Use extreme care not to damage theseal or internal components.Separating RKE Transmitter Halves2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching thenew battery with your fingers. Skin oils may causebattery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean itwith rubbing alcohol.3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the twohalves together.InformationProvidedby:

28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLEGeneral InformationREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPEDThe following regulatory statement applies to all RadioFrequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter to start the

This Owner's Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result 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 Warn-ings and Cautions.