2016 JEEP WRANGLER window

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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▫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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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, and
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leav-
ing the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pushed •
System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle Security Alarm not active
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
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Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start
Push and release the REMOTE START button on
the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
The vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights
will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
third cycle.
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2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
DOORS
CAUTION!
Careless handling and storage of the removable door
panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped
Grasp the half door window and pull upward.
Upper Half Door Window Installation — If
Equipped
1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins with the pockets in the lower door.
2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully seated.
Upper Half Door Window
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Front Door Removal
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.
2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in
the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor.
Door Removal Warning LabelHinge Pin Screw
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