2015 JEEP WRANGLER 4WD

WARNING!(Continued)
maneuver, the ESC and ERM systems will not engage
to assist in maintaining stability. The%ESC Full Off%
mode is intended for off-road use only.
2H Range (4WD Models) Or 2WD Models
ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 2H range
and on 2WD vehicles.
ESC Partial Off
When in#ESC Partial Off#mode, the TCS portion of ESC
(except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS
section), has been disabled and the#ESC Off Indicator
Light#will be illuminated.
This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep
snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin
than ESC would normally allow is required to gain
traction. To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the
ESC OFF switch. This will restore the normal#ESC On#
mode of operation.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the#ESC Partial
Off#mode by pressing the#ESC Full Off#switch. Once the
situation requiring ESC to be switched to the#ESC Partial
Off#mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen-
tarily pressing the#ESC Full Off#switch. This may be
done while the vehicle is in motion.
The ESC will restore to normal ESC On mode after each
key on.
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WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving.
HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in
off-road driving conditions by applying the brakes when
necessary.
The symbol indicates the status of the Hill
Descent Control (HDC) feature. The lamp will
be on solid when HDC is armed. HDC can only
be armed when the transfer case is in the “4WD
LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph
(48 km/h). If these conditions are not met while attempt-
ing to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light will
flash on/off.
When enabled, HDC senses the terrain and activates
when the vehicle is descending a hill. HDC speed may be
adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions. The
speed corresponds to the transmission gear selected.
GearApproximate HDC Set
Speed
1st1 mph (1.5 km/h)
2nd2.5 mph (4 km/h)
3rd4 mph (6.5 km/h)
4th5.5 mph (9 km/h)
DRIVE7.5 mph (12 km/h)
REVERSE1 mph (1.5 km/h)
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However, the driver can override HDC operation by
applying the brake to slow the vehicle down below the
HDC control speed. If more speed is desired during HDC
control, the accelerator pedal will increase vehicle speed
in the usual manner. When either the brake or the
accelerator is released, HDC will control the vehicle at the
original set speed.
Enabling HDC
1. Shift the transfer case into 4WD LOW range. Refer to
“Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for further information.
2. Press the “Hill Descent” button. The “Hill Descent
Control Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will
turn on solid.
NOTE:
•If the transfer case is not in 4WD LOW range, the
“Hill Descent Control Indicator Light” will flash for
five seconds and HDC will not be enabled.
•If the ESC senses that the brakes are overheating the
“Hill Descent Control Indicator Light” will flash for
five seconds and HDC will become deactivated until
the brakes have cooled.
Disabling HDC
Press the “Hill Descent” button or shift the transfer case
out of 4WD LOW range. The “Hill Descent Control
Indicator” light in the instrument cluster will turn off.
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/
TransmissionAxle Model
GCWR
(Gross
Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross
Trailer Wt.)
Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door
Sport Model
(4WD)
6,311 lbs
(2 863 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.73 Two–Door
Sport Model
(4WD)
6,311 lbs
(2 863 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/
Automatic
3.21 Two–Door
Sport Model
(4WD)
6,340 lbs
(2 876 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
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Engine/
TransmissionAxle Model
GCWR
(Gross
Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross
Trailer Wt.)
Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L/
Automatic
3.73 Two–Door
Sport Model
(4WD)
6,340 lbs
(2 876 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door
Sahara
Model
(4WD)
6,353 lbs
(2 882 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.73 Two–Door
Sahara
Model
(4WD)
6,353 lbs
(2 882 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
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Engine/
TransmissionAxle Model
GCWR
(Gross
Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross
Trailer Wt.)
Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L/
Automatic
3.21 Two–Door
Sahara
Model
(4WD)
6,383 lbs
(2 895 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/
Automatic
3.73 Two–Door
Sahara
Model
(4WD)
6,383 lbs
(2 895 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 4.10 2–Door Rubi-
con Model
(4WD)
6,443 lbs
(2 922 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
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Engine/
TransmissionAxle Model
GCWR
(Gross
Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross
Trailer Wt.)
Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L/
Automatic
3.73 Two–Door
Rubicon
Model
(4WD)
6,473 lbs
(2 936 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/
Automatic
4.10 Two–Door
Rubicon
Model
(4WD)
6,473 lbs
(2 936 kg)
25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.21 Four–Door
Sport Model
(4WD)
6,751 lbs
(3 062 kg)
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.73 Four–Door
Sport Model
(4WD)
8,251 lbs
(3 743kg)
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg)
350 lbs
(159 kg)
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Engine/
TransmissionAxle Model
GCWR
(Gross
Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross
Trailer Wt.)
Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L/
Automatic
3.21 Four–Door
Sport Model
(4WD)
6,780 lbs
(3 075 kg)
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/
Automatic
3.73 Four–Door
Sport Model
(4WD)
8,280 lbs
(3 756 kg)
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg)
350 lbs
(159 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.21 Four–Door
Sahara
Model
(4WD)
6,698 lbs
(3 038 kg)
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.73 Four–Door
Sahara
Model
(4WD)
8,198 lbs
(3 719 kg)
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m)
3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg)
350 lbs
(159 kg)
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