Jeep Wrangler: STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE (IF EQUIPPED) / 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. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
  • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
  • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
  • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

    Normal Starting

    Observe the instrument cluster lights when starting the engine. NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal...

    NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE

    Observe the following when the diesel engine is operating: All message center lights are off. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is off. Engine Oil Pressure telltale is not illuminated...

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    Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Selec-Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped


    SSC is intended for off-road driving in 4WD Low only. SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine torque and brakes. SSC has three states: Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application) Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling vehicle speed) Enabling SSC SSC is enabled by pushing the SSC switch, but the following conditions must also be met to enable SSC: The driveline is in 4WD Low...

    Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED


    If your vehicle is equipped with Off-Road Pages, it will provide you vehicle status while operating on off-road conditions. It supplies information relating to the status of the drivetrain, transfer case, coolant/oil gauges, pitch and roll of the vehicle and access to the trailcam system...

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    Automatic Headlights — If Equipped, Lights-On Reminder

    Automatic Headlights

    This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the last detent for automatic headlight operation. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.

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