Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / TRAILER TOWING / Trailer And Tongue Weight

Jeep Wrangler: TRAILER TOWING / Trailer And Tongue Weight

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.

Jeep Wrangler. Trailer And Tongue Weight

Weight Distribution

Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:

The tongue weight of the trailer.
The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
The weight of the driver and all passengers.

NOTE:

Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire And Loading Information” placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo (i.e., the GVWR), and the GVWR should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard...

Towing Requirements

To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain components, the following guidelines are recommended: WARNING! Improper towing can lead to a collision...

Other information:

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Snow Tires

Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped

This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the electrical system and status of the vehicle battery. In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving time and distance of the vehicle...

Basic Voice Commands

The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. Push the VR button on the steering wheel. After the beep, say:

“Cancel” to stop a current voice session. “Help” to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands. “Repeat” to listen to the system prompts again.