2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED load capacity

Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once,
without moving beyond the detent, and the
turn signal (right or left) will flash three times
then automatically turn off.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo
lights are left on after the ignition is turned
OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s
door is opened.
Headlight Leveling System — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a head-
light leveling system. This system allows the
driver to maintain proper headlight beam
position with the road surface regardless of
vehicle load.
The control switch is located on the instru-
ment panel next to the dimmer control.
To operate, rotate the control switch until the
appropriate number, which corresponds to
the load listed on the chart, aligns with the
indicator line on the switch.
0/1Driver only, or driver and
front passenger.
2All seating positions occu-
pied, plus an evenly dis-
tributed load in the lug-
gage compartment. The
total weight of passengers
and load does not exceed
the maximum load capacity
of the vehicle.
3Driver, plus an evenly dis-
tributed load in the lug-
gage compartment. The
total weight of the driver
and load does not exceed
the maximum load capacity
of the vehicle.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is
located on the right side of the steering col-
umn. The front wipers are operated by rotat-
ing a switch, located at the end of the lever.
Refer to “Rear Window Wiper/Washer” in this
section for further information on using the
rear window wiper/washer.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information
about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in
the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front,
rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must
not exceed the load carrying capacity of the
tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the
tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire andLoading Information placard in “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of your Owner’s Manual.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the
front and rear axles must not be exceeded.
To determine the maximum loading condi-
tions of your vehicle, locate the statement
“The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”
on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/
luggage and trailer tongue weight (if appli-
cable) should never exceed the weight refer-
enced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows ex-
amples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of
your vehicle with varying seating configura-
tions and number and size of occupants.
This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.• For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous.
Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stop-
ping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle.
Never overload them.
Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to
the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by
improper tire pressure:
• Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride ComfortSafety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous
and can cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and
can result in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to
cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuckholes can cause damage that re-
sult in tire failure.
• Overinflated or underinflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail sud-
denly, resulting in loss of vehicle con-
trol.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steer-
ing problems. You could lose control of
your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of
the vehicle to the other can cause the
vehicle to drift to the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to
the recommended cold tire inflation
pressure.Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect
the stability of the vehicle and can produce a
feeling of sluggish response or over respon-
siveness in the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side
may cause erratic and unpredictable steer-
ing response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may
cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling
resistance resulting in higher fuel consump-
tion.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause abnormal wear patterns and reduced
tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfort-
able ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring
and uncomfortable ride.
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reduced vehicle loading may be required for
high-speed vehicle operation. Refer to an
authorized tire dealer or original equipment
vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat-
ing speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under
maximum load is dangerous. The added
strain on your tires could cause them to
fail. You could have a serious collision. Do
not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum
capacity at continuous speeds above
75 mph (120 km/h).
Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your vehicle will cause your
vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
repaired if it meets the following criteria:
• The tire has not been driven on when flat.
• The damage is only on the tread section of
your tire (sidewall damage is not repair-
able).
• The puncture is no greater thana¼ofan
inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire re-
pairs and additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that
have experienced a loss of pressure should be
replaced immediately with another Run Flat
tire of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol).
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after
a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid
loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat
mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi
(96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire reaches therun flat mode it has limited driving capabili-
ties and needs to be replaced immediately. A
Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle
loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while
a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice con-
ditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In
Case Of Emergency” in your Owner’s Manual
for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
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your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol
for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall.
It is recommended to replace the two front
tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just
one tire can seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match
those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized
tire dealer or original equipment dealer with
any questions you may have on tire specifi-
cations or capability. Failure to use equiva-
lent replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating,
or speed rating other than that specified
for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may
change suspension dimensions and per-
formance characteristics, resulting in
changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause un-
WARNING!
predictable handling and stress to steer-
ing and suspension components. You
could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index
or capacity, other than what was origi-
nally equipped on your vehicle. Using a
tire with a smaller load index could re-
sult in tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires
having adequate speed capability can
result in sudden tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false speedom-
eter and odometer readings.
Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all sea-
sons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter).
Traction levels may vary between different all
season tires. All season tires can be identi-
fied by the M+S, M&S, M/S or MS designa-
tion on the tire sidewall. Use all season tires
only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If
Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet
and dry conditions, and are not intended to
be driven in snow or on ice. If your vehicle is
equipped with Summer tires, be aware these
tires are not designed for Winter or cold
driving conditions. Install Winter tires on your
vehicle when ambient temperatures are less
than 40°F (5°C) or if roads are covered with
ice or snow. For more information, contact an
authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all season
designation or mountain/snowflake symbol
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Low Tire Pressure System..........94
Lug Nuts...................246
Maintenance..................54
Maintenance Free Battery.........221
Maintenance Schedule.......208, 213
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)...................71
Manual Park Release............200
Memory Feature (Memory Seats)......26
Memory Seat..................26
Memory Seats And Radio..........26
Mirrors.....................35
Heated...................35
Modifications/Alterations
Vehicle....................3
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......94
Mopar Accessories.............262
Navigation..................292
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......146
Occupant Restraints.............99
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .252, 259
Oil, Engine..................259
Capacity.................257
Dipstick..................220Filter....................259
Pressure Warning Light.........69
Recommendation............257
Viscosity.................257
Oil Pressure Light...............69
Onboard Diagnostic System.........78
Operating Precautions............78
Operator Manual
Owner's Manual...............2
Overheating, Engine............199
Paddle Shifters...............149
ParkSense System, Rear..........163
Passenger Airbag Disable.........111
Passive Entry..................18
Personalized Main Menu......273, 279
Pets......................136
Phonebook..................304
Phone (Uconnect)..............297
Pairing
..................300
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .226
Power
Inverter...................59
Windows..................46
Power Sliding Top...............54
Operation..................54
Pinch Protect...............54Power Steering Fluid............261
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.....106
Preparation For Jacking..........191
Pretensioners
Seat Belts................106
Radial Ply Tires...............232
Radio
Presets...........270, 274, 280
Radio Operation........268, 272, 278
Radio Screens.............272, 278
Raising.....................47
Raising The Soft Top.............47
Rear Camera.................165
Rear Cross Path................93
Rear ParkSense System..........163
Rear Swing Gate...............57
Rear Wiper/Washer..............38
Recreational Towing.............171
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) .....................172
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral
(N) .....................173
Release, Hood.................56
Reminder, Seat Belt............100
Remote Control
Starting System..............16
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Starting....................142
Button...................15
Remote...................16
Starting And Operating...........142
Starting Procedures.............142
Steering.....................33
Tilt Column.................33
Wheel, Heated...............34
Wheel, Tilt.................33
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls..................288
Stop/Start System..............157
Storage, Vehicle............45, 239
Storing Your Vehicle............239
Stuck, Freeing................201
Sun Roof....................54
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic.....156
Sway Control, Trailer.............89
Swing Gate, Rear...............57
System, Remote Starting..........16
Telescoping Steering Column........33
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .44
Text Messages.............270, 305
Tilt Steering Column.............33
Tips ......................288
Tip Start....................145Tire And Loading Information Placard . .226
Tires...............139, 230, 235
Aging (Life Of Tires)..........233
Air Pressure...............230
Chains...................237
Changing..............189, 226
Compact Spare.............235
General Information.......230, 235
High Speed................231
Inflation Pressure............231
Jacking...............192, 226
Life Of Tires...............233
Load Capacity...........226, 227
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................72
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .94
Radial..................
.232
Replacement...............233
Rotation..................238
Safety...............226, 230
Snow Tires................235
Spare Tire.................190
Spare Tires............235, 236
Spinning.................232
Tread Wear Indicators.........233
Wheel Nut Torque............246
Tire Safety Information...........226To Open Hood.................56
To p
Dual..................47, 54
Freedom..................51
Hard.....................51
Power Sliding...............54
Removable............47, 51, 54
Soft...................47, 54
Towing.................171, 202
Disabled Vehicle.............202
Recreational...............171
Weight...................171
Towing Eyes.................203
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . .171
Trac-Lok Rear Axle.............155
Traction Control................85
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..........89
Trailer Towing................171
Trailer And Tongue Weight.......171
Trailer Towing Guide............171
Trailer Weight................171
Transfer Case
Fluid....................261
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation . .150, 153
Transmission.................148
Automatic.............148, 225
Fluid....................261
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