2016 JEEP WRANGLER jump start

3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, parkthe vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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4. Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of
the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post
of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
serious injury. Only use the specific ground point, do
not use any other exposed metal parts.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery. 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables
in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable
from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
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If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVEand REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear
and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel-
erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
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Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
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WARNING! (Continued)
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive
(+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609

Disabled Vehicle Towing....................589
Disarming, Security System ...................21
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................628
Door Locks ..............................38
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......42
Door Locks ............................38
KeyFob...............................38
Remote ...............................38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................38
Door Locks, Automatic ......................41
Doors ..................................32
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .154
Driving ............................... .462
Dual Top ........................... .194, 198
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........185
Electrical Power Outlets .....................185
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................113 Electronic Brake Control System
...............481
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................482
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................495
Traction Control System ...................487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........181
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............488
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........323
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......344
Emergency Brake ........................ .478
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking .............................. .573
Jump Starting ......................... .581
Tow Hooks ........................... .586
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........597
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .603
Block Heater ......................... .437
Break-In Recommendations .................98
Compartment ......................... .595
686 INDEX

Compartment Identification................595
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................660
Cooling ............................. .624
Exhaust Gas Caution .................100, 538
Fails To Start ......................... .435
Flooded, Starting ...................... .435
Fuel Requirements ...................534, 659
Jump Starting ......................... .581
Oil .......................... .600, 659, 660
Oil Change Interval ..................... .353
Oil Filter ............................ .603
Oil Selection ...................... .601, 659
Oil Synthetic ......................... .602
Overheating .......................... .570
Starting .......................... .434, 435
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .602
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................602
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21 Ethanol
............................... .535
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................100, 538
Exhaust System ...................... .100, 622
Exterior Lights .......................... .104
Fabric Care ............................. .644
Fabric Top ............................. .644
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .603
Air Conditioning ....................427, 612
Engine Oil ........................ .603, 660
Engine Oil Disposal .....................602
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .570
Turn Signal .....................104, 657, 658
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .171
Flooded Engine Starting ....................435
Fluid, Brake ............................ .662
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INDEX 687

Hood Release........................... .167
Ignition .................................14
Key..................................14
Ignition Key Removal .......................14
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Information Center, Vehicle ..................344
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................111
Instrument Cluster ....................... .310
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............309
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............643
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............648
Interior Appearance Care ....................642
Interior Lights .......................... .173
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............178
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter, Power .......................... .189iPod/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .............150, 409
Jacking Instructions ....................... .576
Jack Location ........................... .574
Jack Operation .....................573, 576, 578
Jump Starting ........................... .581
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Entry System .......................22
Key, Programming .........................18
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Lane Change Assist ....................... .171
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches ............................... .104
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .534
690 INDEX