Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) / Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)

Jeep Wrangler: STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) / Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from an authorized dealer) is recommended.

AutoPark

AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in placing the vehicle in PARK should the situations on the following pages occur. It is a back up system and should not be relied upon as the primary method by which the driver shifts the vehicle into PARK...

If Engine Fails To Start

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there...

Other information:

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Starting Fluids

The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating system. If the instructions in this manual are followed, the engine should start in all conditions and no type of starting fluid should be used. WARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter — Diesel Engine

The fuel/water separator housing is located inside the left frame rail in front of the fuel tank. The best access to this water drain valve is from under the vehicle. CAUTION! Do not drain the fuel/water separator filter when the engine is running...

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