Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE / Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission

Jeep Wrangler: NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE / Cooling System Tips — Automatic Transmission

To reduce the potential for engine and transmission overheating in high ambient temperature conditions, take the following actions:

City Driving — When stopped, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N) and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving — Reduce your speed.
Up Steep Hills — Select a lower transmission gear.
Air Conditioning — Turn it off temporarily.

NOTE:

If the coolant temperature is too high, the A/C will automatically turn off.

Stopping The Engine

After full load operation, idle the engine for a few minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from the turbocharger...

Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Pressure

If the low oil pressure warning light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut down the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when the light turns on...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning Flashers switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Automatic Locking Retractor Locations (Two-Door Models) ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Automatic Locking Retractor Locations (Four-Door Models) ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol NOTE: If the folding, non-adjustable head restraint interferes with the installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be folded and the child seat installed in front of it (Two-Door Models)...

Turn Signals. Lane Change Assist — If Equipped

Turn Signals

Move the multifunction lever up or down to activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation.