Jeep Wrangler 2018-2025 Owners Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE

Jeep Wrangler: STARTING AND OPERATING / NORMAL OPERATION — DIESEL ENGINE

Observe the following when the diesel engine is operating:

All message center lights are off.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is off.
Engine Oil Pressure telltale is not illuminated.
Voltmeter operation.

The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation at various engine temperatures. This is caused by the glow plug heating system. The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module. Glow plug heater operation can run for several minutes. Once the heater operation is complete, the voltmeter needle will stabilize.

Starting Fluids

The engine is equipped with a glow plug preheating system. If the instructions in this manual are followed, the engine should start in all conditions and no type of starting fluid should be used...

Cold Weather Precautions

Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may require special considerations. The following charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range NOTE: Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels (ULSD)” ONLY...

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Jeep Wrangler 2018-2025 Owners Manual: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving

You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding. There are many types of surface conditions: hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on your vehicle's steering, handling and traction...

Jeep Wrangler 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Hill Climbing

Hill climbing requires good judgment and a good understanding of your abilities and your vehicle's limitations. Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steep to climb and should not be attempted. You should always feel confident with the vehicle and your abilities...

Manual Seat Height Adjustment

The driver's seat height can be raised or lowered by using the ratcheting handle, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the handle to raise the seat, push downward on the handle to lower the seat. Several strokes may be necessary to achieve the desired position.

Jeep Wrangler. Manual Seat Height Adjustment

Seat Height Adjustment