Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE / Engine Idling

Jeep Wrangler: NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE / Engine Idling

Avoid prolonged idling, long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine because combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn completely. Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings, cylinder head valves, and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase, diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to the engine.

Cold Weather Precautions

Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may require special considerations. The following charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range NOTE: Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels (ULSD)” ONLY...

Stopping The Engine

After full load operation, idle the engine for a few minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from the turbocharger...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The minimum set speed for the ACC system is 20 mph (32 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the ready state, the instrument cluster displays “ACC Ready.” When the system is off, the instrument cluster displays “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Windshield Wiper Operation

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper operation. Windshield/Intermittent Wiper Operation CAUTION! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine...

Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment

The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor. While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Jeep Wrangler. Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment

Adjustment Bar Location