Jeep Wrangler: STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) / Manual Transmission — If Equipped

Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in NEUTRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.

Four-Wheel Drive Models Only

In 4WD Low mode, if the vehicle is stalled, the engine will start regardless of whether or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. This feature enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to start when in 4WD Low without having to press the clutch pedal. The “4WD Low Indicator Light” will illuminate when the transfer case has been shifted into this mode.

    STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED)

    Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. WARNING! When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle...

    Automatic Transmission — If Equipped

    Start the vehicle with the gear selector in the PARK position (vehicle can also be started in NEUTRAL). Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range...

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    Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: ParkSense System Usage Precautions


    NOTE: Ensure that the rear fascia/bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating properly. Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of Park- Sense. When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster display will read “PARKSENSE OFF...

    Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light


    The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is turned to the “ESC On” mode. It should go out with the engine running. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system...

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    To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side

    With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the door handle, grab the handle to unlock the vehicle. Grabbing the driver’s door handle will unlock the driver door automatically. Grabbing the passenger door handle will unlock all doors and the swing gate automatically.

    Jeep Wrangler. To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side

    Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

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