2016 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner ’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst
operating procedures that could result in a collision,
bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS
against procedures that could result in damage to your
vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner ’s Manual,
you may miss important information. Observe all Warn-
ings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears underbody, on the right side of the
frame rail near the center of the vehicle, as well as on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment. The VIN is also stamped on either right or left hand side
of the engine block.
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate.
Vehicle Identification Number
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............14
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................16
 SENTRY KEY ..........................16
▫ Replacement Keys .....................17
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............18
▫ General Information ....................19
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................20
▫ Rearming The System ...................20 ▫
To Arm The System ....................20
▫ To Disarm The System ..................21
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......21
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................22
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate .......23
▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Push ..........23
▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate .........24
▫ Sound Horn On Lock ...................25
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................25
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▫To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock .........26
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........26
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........27
▫ General Information ....................28
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................28
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................29
 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped ......30
 To Enter Remote Start .....................30
 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle ............................31
 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................31 
General Information .....................31
 DOORS ..............................32
▫ Upper Half Door Window Removal — If
Equipped ............................32
▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation — If
Equipped ............................32
▫ Front Door Removal ....................33
▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ......34
 DOOR LOCKS .........................38
▫ Manual Door Locks ....................38
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........40
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ..............................42
 WINDOWS ...........................43
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▫Power Windows — If Equipped ...........43
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................46
 REAR SWING GATE .....................46
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........47
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............48
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................49
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........63
▫ Child Restraints .......................75
▫ Transporting Pets ......................98 
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....98
 SAFETY TIPS ..........................99
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................99
▫ Exhaust Gas ........................ .100
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................ .101
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................103
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your
authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a
safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with anautomatic transmission).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position.
3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Vehicle Key With RKE Transmitter
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