Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE / DOORS / Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry (If Equipped) / To Lock The Swing Gate

Jeep Wrangler: Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry (If Equipped) / To Lock The Swing Gate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the swing gate handle, pushing the Passive Entry lock button will lock the vehicle doors and the swing gate.

NOTE:

After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using any Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle unlocking.
If Passive Entry is disabled using the Uconnect Settings, the key protection described in "Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key (FOBIK-Safe)" remains active/ functional.
The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is depleted.

To Unlock/Enter The Swing Gate

The swing gate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the swing gate handle. With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the swing gate handle, grab the swing gate handle to unlock the swing gate automatically, and pull the swing gate to open...

Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped

The Automatic Door Lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h)...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Opening the swing gate

The rear swing gate can be unlocked by using one of the following methods: Mechanical key (with mechanical lock — if equipped) Remote Keyless Entry key fob (if equipped) Power door unlock switch on the front doors (if equipped) Passive Entry swing gate handle (if equipped) To open the swing gate, pull on the handle...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)

Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer. The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a collision...

Bi-Level Mode

Jeep Wrangler. Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.