2023 JEEP GLADIATOR Owners Manual

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE431
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to
this vehicle and market. Refer to www.mopar.com/
om for further information.
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA Canada Inc. warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market. Refer to
www.owners.mopar.ca/en for further information.
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
MOPAR® PARTS
Mopar® original equipment parts and accessories
and factory filled fluids are available from an
authorized dealer. They are recommended for your
vehicle to keep it operating at its best and maintain
its original condition.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
W
ASHINGTON, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect that could cause a crash or cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, an authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
or go to
http://www.safercar.gov
; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from

http://
www.safercar.gov
.

IN CANADA
If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers who
wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to
wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP.
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either
the website or the phone numbers listed below.
Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide a
complete working knowledge of the vehicle,
system, and/or components and is written in
straightforward language with illustrations,
diagrams, and charts.
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Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with
diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These
manuals make it easy to find and fix problems on
computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
They show exactly how to find and correct
problems, using step-by-step troubleshooting and
drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and
a complete list of all tools and equipment.
To order a hard copy of your Service or Diagnostic
Procedure manuals, visit:
www.techauthority.com (US and Canada).
Owner's Manuals
These Owner's Manuals have been prepared with
the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with specific FCA
vehicles.
To access your Owner's Information online, visit
www.mopar.com/om (US) or
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada).
Or
Call Tech Authority toll free at:
1-800-890-4038 (US)
Owner's Manuals, Radio Manuals and Warranty
Information Books can be ordered through
Archway at:
1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS
*If you have purchased this vehicle used or have
changed your address, please provide the
following information and mail to:
FCA US LLC
P.O. Box 21–8008
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Make sure to include the following:
Date of Sale (mm/dd/yy)
Vehicle Indentification Number (17 Character ID
located on top left of the instrument panel)
Exact Odometer Reading
First and Last Name
Phone Number
Street Address, City, State and Zip Code
Email Address
*Applies to US residents only.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic Development
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 418Accessory Drive Belt Inspection..................... 372Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............................................. 173Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 378Adding Fuel.......................................... 191, 192Additives, Fuel............................................... 419Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 252Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 308Air Bag Warning Light............. 132, 306, 309Enhanced Accident Response......... 317, 352Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 352Front Air Bag................................... 307, 309If Deployment Occurs................................ 316Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 314Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 317Maintenance............................................. 317Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............307Transporting Pets...................................... 329Air Bag Light........................................ 306, 329Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter)............................................................. 366Air Conditioner Maintenance......................... 372Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 372, 373
Air Conditioner System................................. 372Air Conditioning Filter..............................68, 373Air Conditioning System................................... 67Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 67Air Filter........................................................ 366Air PressureTires......................................................... 402AlarmArm The System.......................................... 23Disarm The System..................................... 23Security Alarm............................................. 23Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 11Android Auto........................................ 254, 255Android Auto™
S
........................................ 254Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 377, 423Disposal................................................... 378Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 135, 279Apple CarPlay....................................... 254, 257Apple CarPlay®
S
...................................... 256Assist, Hill Start............................................. 283Audio Settings............................................... 240Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 214Auto Down Power Windows............................. 81Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 51Automatic Door Locks...................................... 27
Automatic Headlights.......................................58Automatic High Beams.....................................58Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............67Automatic Transmission................................ 157Adding Fluid.............................................. 382Autostick................................................... 160Fluid And Filter Change............................. 382Fluid Change............................................. 382Fluid Level Check............................. 381, 382Fluid Type........................................ 382, 426Gear Ranges............................................. 157Special Additives...................................... 381Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 159AutoPark....................................................... 145AUX..................................................................71Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........77Auxiliary Power Outlet......................................77Auxiliary Switches............................................79Axle Fluid....................................................... 426Axle Lock.............................................. 165, 166
B
Battery.......................................................... 364Charging System Light.............................. 133Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................16Bed Lights........................................................59
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Belts, Seat
..................................................... 329Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 287Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
................248Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 374B-Pillar Location............................................. 400Brake Assist System...................................... 280Brake Control System.................................... 280Brake Fluid.......................................... 380, 426Brake System...................................... 380, 418Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 418Fluid Check............................................... 380Master Cylinder......................................... 380Parking...................................................... 152Warning Light............................................ 132Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 157Bulb Replacement............................... 392, 393Bulbs, Light.......................................... 330, 392Bumper End Cap Removal............................. 208
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 189Capacities, Fluid............................................ 423Caps, FillerFuel........................................................... 191Oil (Engine)................................................ 362Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 378Car Washes................................................... 412Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 331
Carpet Safety Information............................. 414Carpeting...................................................... 415CD................................................................. 242Cellular Phone.............................................. 276Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 395Certification Label......................................... 195Chains, Tire................................................... 408Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 379Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 397Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 328Checks, Safety.............................................. 328Child Restraint.............................................. 318Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 321Child Seat Installation.............................. 327How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 325Infant And Child Restraints....................... 320Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 324Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 322Older Children And Child Restraints......... 320Seating Positions...................................... 321Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 419CleaningWheels..................................................... 407Climate Control................................................ 61Automatic.................................................... 62Manual........................................................ 64CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications........ 420Cold Weather Operation............................... 146Compact Spare Tire...................................... 406
Connected Services...................................... 258Connected Services FAQ............................... 272Connected Services Features....................... 261Connected Services, Getting Started............ 260Connected Services, Introduction................. 258ConnectorUCI...............................................................71Universal Consumer Interface (UCI).............71Console............................................................69Floor............................................................69Contract, Service........................................... 430Controls........................................................ 234Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 378Cooling System............................................. 377Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 378Coolant Level............................................ 379Cooling Capacity....................................... 423Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 378Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 377Inspection........................................ 377, 379Points To Remember................................ 379Pressure Cap............................................ 378Radiator Cap............................................. 378Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 377, 423, 424Corrosion Protection..................................... 411Cruise Control (Speed
Control)............................. 139, 140, 141, 173Customer Assistance.................................... 428Cybersecurity................................................ 214

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D
Daytime Running Lights
................................... 57Defroster, Windshield.................................... 329De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 22Deleting A Phone........................................... 248Diesel Exhaust Fluid............................ 193, 371Diesel Fuel..................................................... 421Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 421Bulk Storage Of......................................... 193Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming..................... 370Dimmer Control Switch.................................... 60Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 57DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 364Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 350Disc Drive...................................................... 242Disconnecting................................................ 248DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 378Disturb........................................................... 251Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles... 420Door Ajar Light............................................... 133Door Frame................................................... 104Installation................................................ 104Removal.................................................... 104Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 27Door Off Mirror Kit........................................... 34
Doors............................................................... 24Removal............................................... 28, 32Removal, Front............................................ 28Removal, Rear............................................. 32Drag & Drop.................................................. 232Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 368Driver Memory Presets................................. 240Driver’s Seat Back Tilt............................... 43, 44Driving.......................................................... 207Driving Tips................................................... 207
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 280Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 279Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 280, 286Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 52Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 77Electrical Power Outlets................................... 77Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 173Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)........................................... 135, 136, 281EmergencyIn Case Of................................................. 332SOS Emergency Call................................. 332Emergency Brake.......................................... 152Emergency Braking....................................... 293Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 346
Emergency, In Case OfJacking...................................................... 335Jump Starting........................................... 343Tow Hooks................................................ 351Engine........................................................... 362Air Cleaner................................................ 366Block Heater............................................. 148Break-In Recommendations..................... 151Checking Oil Level.................................... 364Compartment.................................. 362, 363Compartment Identification............. 362, 363Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 424Cooling...................................................... 377Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 331Fails To Start............................................. 147Flooded, Starting...................................... 147Fuel Requirements................................... 423Idling......................................................... 150Jump Starting........................................... 343Oil...........................................365, 423, 424Oil Filler Cap............................................. 362Oil Filter.................................................... 366Oil Reset................................................... 122Oil Selection..................................... 365, 423Oil Synthetic.............................................. 366Overheating.............................................. 347Starting..................................................... 144Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 317, 352
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Ethanol
.......................................................... 420Exhaust Gas Caution..................................... 331Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................... 331Exhaust System................................... 331, 376Exterior Lights......................................... 56, 330
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Fabric Care.................................................... 413Fabric Top...................................................... 413Family Alerts.................................................. 271Fastener Bin.................................................... 70Filters Air Cleaner................................................. 366Air Conditioning.................................. 68, 373Engine Fuel............................................... 368Engine Oil........................................ 366, 424Engine Oil Disposal................................... 366FlashersHazard Warning......................................... 332Turn Signal................................................ 330Turn Signals.................................... 394, 395Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 58Flooded Engine Starting................................ 147Fluid Capacities............................................. 423Fluid Leaks.................................................... 330Fluid LevelManual Transmission................................ 381Fluid Level Checks......................................... 380Brake........................................................ 380Engine Oil.................................................. 364
Fluid, Brake.................................................. 426Fog Lights..................................... 58, 140, 394Fog Lights, Service........................................ 394Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 43Folding Rear Seats........................................... 44Folding Windshield....................................... 106Forward Collision Warning................... 139, 291Four Wheel Drive.......................................... 161Operation................................................. 161Shifting..................................................... 161System..................................................... 161Four Wheel Drive Operation.......................... 163Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 332Freedom Panels............................................... 97Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 349Front Axle (Differential)................................. 380Front Door Removal
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.................................. 28Front View Camera....................................... 190Fuel...................................................... 419, 421Adding............................................. 191, 192Additives................................................... 419Clean Air................................................... 419Ethanol..................................................... 420Filler Cap (Gas Cap)......................... 136, 191Filter......................................................... 368Gasoline................................................... 419Materials Added....................................... 419Methanol.................................................. 420Octane Rating.................................. 419, 424Requirements.................................. 421, 423
Specifications.................................. 421, 424Tank Capacity........................................... 423Fuel Filter Replacement................................ 369Fuel System Cautions................................... 420Fueling................................................. 191, 192Fuses............................................................ 382
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....................52Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................... 191, 192Gasoline Instrument Clusters
S
................. 118Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 419Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 419Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 419GaugesVoltage...................................................... 149Gear Ranges........................................ 154, 157Glass Cleaning.............................................. 417Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 197GVWR............................................................ 196
H
Half-Door Installation.......................................35Half-Doors — If Equipped
S
...........................36Hard Top..........................................................82Hard Top Front Panel(s) Removal
S
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Headlights Automatic
.................................................... 58Bulb Replacement..................................... 393Cleaning.................................................... 412High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 57Lights On Reminder............................ 58, 140Passing........................................................ 58Replacing.................................................. 393Switch......................................................... 56Heated Mirrors................................................ 52Heated Seats................................................... 47Heated Steering Wheel.................................... 42High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch.............................................................. 57Hill Start Assist.............................................. 283HitchesTrailer Towing............................................ 199HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).................... 52Hood Prop...................................................... 109Hood Release................................................ 109
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Ignition............................................................ 18Switch......................................................... 18Ignition Park Interlock.................................... 156In Case Of Emergency................................... 332Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 50
Instrument ClusterAudio........................................................ 125Display...................................................... 121Driver Assist............................................. 124Engine Oil Reset....................................... 122Fuel Economy........................................... 125Off Road................................................... 124Screen Setup............................................ 126Speedometer............................................ 124Stop Start................................................. 125Stored Messages...................................... 125Trip........................................................... 125Vehicle Info............................................... 124Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 417Integrated Power Module (Fuses)................. 383Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 59Interior Appearance Care.............................. 414Interior Lights................................................... 59Intervention Regeneration Strategy.............. 371InverterPower.......................................................... 78
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Jack Location................................................ 336Jack Operation.............................................. 339Jacking and Tire Changing
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..................... 335Jacking Instructions...................................... 339
Jeep Wireless Speaker..............................72, 76Charging......................................................73Location.......................................................73Pairing.........................................................75Resetting.....................................................75Speakerphone.............................................75Waterproof Features....................................76Jump Starting................................................ 343
K
Key Fob............................................................15Arm The System...........................................23Disarm The System......................................23Programming Additional Key Fobs...............17Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................16Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................17Keyless Enter 'n Go™.......................................25Passive Entry...............................................25Keys.................................................................15Replacement...............................................17
L
Lane Change Assist..........................................59Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 300Latches......................................................... 330Hood......................................................... 10911

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Leaks, Fluid
................................................... 330Leather Surfaces........................................... 417Life Of Tires................................................... 404Light Bulbs........................................... 330, 392Lights............................................................. 3304WD.......................................................... 1384WD Auto.................................................. 1394WD Low................................................... 1384WD Part Time.......................................... 138AdBlue UREA Injection System Failure...... 138Air Bag.................................... 132, 306, 329Automatic Headlights.................................. 58Axle Locker Fault....................................... 138Bed.............................................................. 59Brake Assist Warning................................ 283Brake Warning.......................................... 132Bulb Replacement..................................... 393Cargo......................................................... 139Center Mounted Stop................................ 395Daytime Running......................................... 57Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 57Electronic Throttle Control......................... 133Engine Check Malfunction Indicator..........136Engine Coolant Temperature..................... 133Exterior............................................... 56, 330Fog............................................58, 140, 394Front And Rear Axle Lock.......................... 138Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 332Headlight Switch......................................... 56Headlights.......................................... 56, 393
High Beam..........................................57, 141High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 57Hood Open............................................... 133Instrument Cluster....................................... 56Interior......................................................... 59Lights On Reminder..................................... 58Low Diesel Exhaust Emissions Additive.... 139Low Fuel................................................... 136Neutral..................................................... 139Off Road................................................... 139Oil Pressure.............................................. 134Oil Temperature........................................ 134Passing........................................................ 58Rear Axle Lock.......................................... 138Rear Servicing.......................................... 395Rear Tail Lamps....................................... 395Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 134Security Alarm.......................................... 135Service..................................................... 393Service 4WD............................................. 136Service Forward Collision......................... 137Side Marker.............................................. 395StopStart.................................................. 140Sway Bar Fault.......................................... 137Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)..... 137, 294Traction Control........................................ 283Transmission Temperature....................... 134Turn Signal............................................... 330Turn Signals........................... 140, 394, 395Two Wheel Drive High............................... 140
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 127Loading Vehicle............................................. 195Tires.......................................................... 400Locking Axle.................................................. 165, 166LocksAutomatic Door............................................27Child Protection...........................................27Power Door..................................................25Low Tire Pressure System............................. 294Lowering The Soft Top
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........................83, 86Lubrication, Body.......................................... 374Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 418Luggage Carrier............................................. 115
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 364Maintenance Schedule........................ 353, 357ManualPark Release............................................ 348Service...................................................... 431Manual Transmission........................... 153, 381Fluid Level Check...................................... 381Lubricant Selection.......................... 381, 426Shift Speeds............................................. 154Media Mode.................................................. 242Methanol....................................................... 420Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 420

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