Jeep Wrangler: TRAILER TOWING / Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning,
stopping and backing the trailer in an area away
from heavy traffic.
If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer
towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid
excessive clutch slippage.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Select the DRIVE range when towing. The
transmission controls include a drive strategy to
avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, if
frequent shifting does occur while in DRIVE, you
can use the AutoStick shift control to manually
select a lower gear.
NOTE:
Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions, will improve
performance and extend transmission life by
reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up.
This action will also provide better engine
braking.
AutoStick — If Equipped
- When using the AutoStick shift control, select
the highest gear that allows for adequate
performance and avoids frequent downshifts.
For example, choose “5” if the desired
speed can be maintained. Choose “4” or “3”
if needed to maintain the desired speed.
- To prevent excess heat generation, avoid
continuous driving at high RPM. Return to a
higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and
road conditions allow.
Cruise Control — If Equipped
- Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
- When using the Cruise Control, if you experience
speed drops greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h), disengage until you can get back
to cruising speed.
- Use Cruise Control in flat terrain and with
light loads to maximize fuel efficiency.
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the
trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the
trailer are required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and
seven-pin wiring harness...
Other information:
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...
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...