Jeep Wrangler: Jump Starting Procedure / Connecting The Jumper Cables
- Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper
cable to the remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
- Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)
jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
- Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper
cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
- Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)
jumper cable to a good engine ground. A
“ground” is an exposed metallic/unpainted
part of the engine, frame or chassis, such as
an accessory bracket or large bolt. The
ground must be away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the
battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
- Start the engine in the vehicle that has the
booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
CAUTION!
Do not run the booster vehicle engine above
2,000 RPM since it provides no charging
benefit, wastes fuel, and can damage booster
vehicle engine.
- Once the engine is started, remove the
jumper cables in the reverse sequence.
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump starting procedure
could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could
result in damage to the charging system of
the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle...
Disconnect the negative (-) end of the
jumper cable from the engine ground of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Disconnect the opposite end of the negative
(-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of
the booster battery...
Other information:
Snow
In heavy snow or for additional control and
traction at slower speeds, shift the transmission
into a low gear and the transfer case into 4WD
Low if necessary. Do not shift to a lower gear
than necessary to maintain headway.
Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels
and traction will be lost...
Four-Wheel Drive Gear Selector
The transfer case provides five mode positions:
2H (2WD High) — Two-Wheel Drive High Range
4H AUTO (4WD High AUTO) — Four-Wheel Drive Auto High Range
4H PT (4WD High PT) — Four-Wheel Drive Part Time High Range
N (Neutral)
4L (4WD Low) — Four-Wheel Drive Low Range
For additional information on the appropriate
use of each transfer case mode position, see
the information below:
2WD High
Two-Wheel Drive High Range — This range is for
normal street and highway driving on dry, hard
surfaced roads...