Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / IN CASE OF EMERGENCY / JUMP STARTING / Jump Starting Procedure

Jeep Wrangler: JUMP STARTING / Jump Starting Procedure

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.

NOTE:

Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper cables are not contacting each other or either vehicle while making connections.

Preparations For Jump Start

Supplemental Battery — If Equipped WARNING! Only use the positive battery post on the main battery to jump start your vehicle. Serious injury or death could result if you attempt to jump start using the supplemental battery...

Connecting The Jumper Cables

Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Event Data Recorder (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Selec-Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped

This light will turn on when “Selec-Speed Control” is activated. To activate “Selec-Speed Control”, ensure the vehicle is in 4WD Low and push the button on the Instrument Panel. NOTE: If the vehicle is not in 4WD Low, “To Enter Selec-Speed Shift to 4WD Low” will appear in the instrument cluster display...

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.