2026 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual
Year:
2026
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Wrangler
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
3
INTRODUCTION
10
WELCOME
10
ROLLOVER WARNING
11
SYMBOLS KEY — DANGER, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
12
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
17
KEYS
17
Key Fob
17
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate
17
Key Left Vehicle Feature
18
Using The Panic Feature
18
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
18
Programming And Requesting Additional Key Fobs
19
Sentry Key
19
Auto Key Off
19
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
20
Gasoline Vehicle Remote Start — If Equipped
20
How To Use Remote Start
20
To Exit Remote Start Mode
21
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation — If Equipped
21
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
21
Remote Start Cancel Message
21
Remote Start (Hybrid Models) — If Equipped
22
How To Use Remote Start
22
To Enter Remote Start Mode
22
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
22
Scheduled Cabin Conditioning (SCC)
22
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
24
Description
24
To Arm The System
24
To Disarm The System
24
Rearming Of The System
24
Security System Manual Override
24
DOORS
24
Description
24
Power Door Locks
24
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry (If Equipped)
25
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
27
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
27
Front Door Removal
27
Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
30
Door Off Mirror Kit — If Equipped
32
Door Frame
33
Door Frame Removal
33
Door Frame Installation (Four Door Models) — If Equipped
34
Door Frame Installation (Two Door Models) — If Equipped
35
WINDOWS
36
Power Windows — If Equipped
36
Auto-Down Feature
36
Window Lockout Switch
37
Wind Buffeting
37
MIRRORS
37
Inside Rearview Mirror
37
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
37
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
37
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
37
Outside Mirrors
38
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal — If Equipped
38
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
38
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
38
HEAD RESTRAINTS
38
Description
38
Front Head Restraints
39
Rear Head Restraints — Two Door Models
39
Rear Head Restraints — Four Door Models
40
FRONT SEATS
41
Power Adjustment Front Seats — If Equipped
41
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward
41
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
41
Manual Adjustment Front Seats — If Equipped
42
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
42
Manual Seat Height Adjustment
42
Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
42
Lumbar Support
43
Front Easy Entry Seat — Two Door Models
43
Heated Seats — If Equipped
43
REAR SEATS
44
Manual Adjustment Rear Seats
44
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four Door Models
44
To Fold Down The Rear Seat
44
To Raise The Rear Seat
44
Flip And Fold Rear Seat — Hybrid Only
45
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat — Two Door Models
45
Rear Seat Armrest — If Equipped
46
Unfolding The Rear Armrest — Hybrid Only
47
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
47
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
47
Important Safety Precautions
47
Seat Belt Systems
48
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
48
Lap/Shoulder Belts
49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
50
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
50
Seat Belt Extender
51
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
51
Seat Belt Pretensioner
52
Energy Management Feature
52
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
52
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS)
53
Air Bag System Components
53
Air Bag Warning Light
53
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
54
Front Air Bags
54
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
54
Front Air Bag Operation
55
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
55
Knee Impact Bolsters
60
Supplemental Side Air Bags
60
Air Bag System Components
62
Enhanced Accident Response System
62
If A Deployment Occurs
63
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure — GAS
63
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure — PHEV
64
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
64
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
64
CHILD RESTRAINTS
64
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
65
Infant And Child Restraints
65
Older Children And Child Restraints
66
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
66
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
67
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
67
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
68
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
70
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
70
Center Seat LATCH
71
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
71
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
71
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
72
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
72
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
73
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
74
Center Tether Attachment — Four-Door Without Center Armrest
75
STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS
75
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
75
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
76
Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering
76
START BUTTON
77
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition
77
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition — Hybrid Models Only
78
Electronic Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped
80
WIPERS AND WASHERS
80
Windshield Wiper Operation
80
Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped
81
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
81
Headlight Switch
81
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped
82
High/Low Beam Switch
82
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
82
Flash-To-Pass
82
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
82
Lights-On Reminder
83
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
83
Turn Signals
83
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
83
INTERIOR LIGHTS
83
Interior Courtesy Lights
83
Dimmer Control
84
Ambient Lighting — If Equipped
84
ROOF SYSTEMS
84
Wrangler Tops
84
Provided Tools
84
Lowering The Soft Top Into Sunrider® Position
85
Removing The Soft Top Windows
89
Soft Top Window Storage Bag — If Equipped
91
Lowering The Soft Top All The Way
93
Raising The Soft Top
94
Installing The Soft Top Windows
95
Removing The Soft Top
97
Installing The Soft Top
98
Hard Top Front Panel(s) Removal
100
Hard Top Panel(s) Storage Bag — If Equipped
103
Hard Top Front Panel(s) Installation
103
Removing The Hard Top
104
Installing The Hard Top
106
Sunrider® For Hard Top
106
Power Sliding Top — If Equipped
108
Opening And Closing The Power Top
109
Pinch Protect Feature
109
Power Top Maintenance
109
Ignition Off Operation
109
Relearn Procedure
109
Rear Quarter Window Removal
110
FOLDING WINDSHIELD
111
Lowering The Windshield
112
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)/Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Sensor Protective Cover — If Equipped
113
Raising The Windshield
113
Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped
114
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED
114
Description
114
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
115
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels
115
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code Or Non-Rolling Code Device
115
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door Opener
115
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous Device
116
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
116
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
116
Security
117
Troubleshooting Tips
117
INTERIOR STORAGE AND FEATURES
118
Storage
118
Glove Compartment
118
Console Storage Compartment
118
Rear Storage Compartment — If Equipped
118
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped
119
USB/AUX Control
119
Power Outlets
120
Power Inverter — If Equipped
121
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped
121
REAR SWING GATE
123
Description
123
Cargo Area Features
123
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
123
HOOD
124
Opening The Hood
124
Closing The Hood
125
DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
126
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
126
3.5 Inch Instrument Cluster
126
7 Inch Instrument Cluster
127
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
128
Hybrid Vehicle Instrument Cluster
129
Instrument Cluster Descriptions — Hybrid
129
Instrument Cluster Display
130
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
130
Selectable Main Menu Items
131
Speedometer
131
Vehicle Info
131
Off Road
131
Driver Assist — If Equipped
132
Fuel Economy
132
Energy Economy — If Equipped
132
Hybrid Info
132
Trip Info
133
Stop/Start — If Equipped
133
Audio
133
Messages
133
Screen Setup
133
Settings — If Equipped
134
Phone Call Status — If Equipped
134
Oil Change Reset
134
Electric Mode Temporarily Unavailable
135
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
136
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
137
Warning Messages
137
Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon
137
Fire Danger! Pull Over Now! Exit Vehicle!
138
Turtle Mode
138
Red Warning Lights
138
Air Bag Warning Light
138
Brake Warning Light
139
Battery Charge Warning Light
139
Door Open Warning Light
139
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
139
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
140
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
140
Hood Open Warning Light
140
Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Service Warning Light — Hybrid Only
140
Oil Pressure Warning Light
140
Oil Temperature Warning Light
140
Plug Status Fault Warning Light — Hybrid Only
140
Power Battery Fault Warning Light
141
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
141
Swing Gate Open Warning Light
141
Torque Limited Warning Light — Hybrid Only
141
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
141
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
141
Yellow Warning Lights
142
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
142
Drowsy Driver Detected System Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
142
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
142
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light — If Equipped
142
Fuel Level Sensor Failure Warning Light
142
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light — If Equipped
142
Low Fuel Warning Light
142
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
142
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
142
Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
143
Service Adaptive Cruise Control Warning Light — If Equipped
143
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
143
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped
143
Cruise Control Fault Warning Light
143
Sway Bar Fault Warning Light
143
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
143
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
144
Yellow Indicator Lights
144
4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
4WD Part Time Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
Axle Locker Fault Indicator Light
144
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
144
Front And Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
144
Neutral Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
145
Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
Green Indicator Lights
145
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
4WD Auto Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Premium Instrument Cluster
145
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
145
Max Regeneration Indicator Light — Hybrid Only
145
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
145
Plug Status Indicator Light — Hybrid Only
145
Ready To Drive Indicator Light — Hybrid Only
146
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
146
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
146
White Indicator Lights
146
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped
146
2WD High Indicator Light — If Equipped With a Premium Instrument Cluster
146
Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
146
Drowsiness Detected Warning Light — If Equipped
146
Max Regeneration Indicator Light — Hybrid Only
146
Selec-Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
146
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Premium Instrument Cluster
147
Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With Base Instrument Cluster
147
Blue Indicator Lights
147
High Beam Indicator Light
147
Gray Indicator Lights
147
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped With Base Instrument Cluster
147
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
147
Description
147
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
148
Description
148
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
148
CLIMATE CONTROLS
148
Description
148
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And Functions
148
MAX A/C Button
148
A/C Button
149
Recirculation Button
149
AUTO Button
149
Front Defrost Button
149
Rear Defrost Button
149
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
150
SYNC Button
150
Blower Control
150
Mode Control
150
Panel Mode
150
Bi-Level Mode
150
Floor Mode
150
Mix Mode
150
Climate Control OFF Button
150
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
151
Automatic Operation
151
Manual Operation Override
151
Climate Voice Commands
151
Operating Tips
151
Summer Operation
151
Winter Operation
151
Vacation/Storage
151
Window Fogging
151
Outside Air Intake
151
Cabin Air Filter
151
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
152
Operating Tips Chart
152
INFOTAINMENT
153
INTRODUCTION
153
Identifying Your Radio
153
RADIO OPERATION, MOBILE PHONES, AND CYBERSECURITY
153
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
153
Regulatory And Safety Information
153
Cybersecurity
153
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS
154
Steering Wheel Audio Controls — If Equipped
154
Radio Operation
154
Media Mode
154
Uconnect Voice Recognition
154
Introducing Voice Recognition
154
Basic Voice Commands
154
Get Started
154
Additional Information
155
Uconnect Settings
155
Customer Programmable Features
155
More Information Icon
155
Display
155
My Profile
155
Safety/Assistance
156
Electric Drive
156
Clock
156
Phone/Bluetooth®
156
Voice
156
Navigation
156
Camera
156
Mirrors & Wipers
156
Lights
156
Doors & Locks
156
Seats & Comfort
156
AUX Switches
156
Key Off Options
156
Audio
156
Notifications
157
SiriusXM® Setup
157
Reset
157
System Information
157
OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
157
Description
157
Vehicle Dynamics
157
Accessory Gauge
157
Pitch & Roll
157
TrailCam — If Equipped
158
GPS Trail Logs (Trail Recording) — If Equipped
158
Adventure Guides — If Equipped
160
STARTING AND OPERATING
163
STARTING PROCEDURE
163
Starting Procedure — Gasoline Models
163
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
163
Automatic Transmission
163
Normal Starting
163
AutoPark
164
Extended Park Starting
165
If Engine Fails To Start
165
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
166
After Starting
166
Stop/Start System — Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)
166
Start/Stop Mode
166
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
166
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
167
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
167
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
167
System Malfunction
167
Stop/Start System — Manual Transmission (If Equipped)
168
Start/Stop Mode
168
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
168
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
169
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
169
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
169
System Malfunction
169
Starting Procedure — Hybrid Models
169
Description
170
Normal Starting
170
After Starting
171
To Turn Off The Vehicle Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
171
Fuel Saver Technology — 6.4L (If Equipped)
171
BRAKES
172
Description
172
Brake Assist System (BAS)
172
Parking Brake
172
TRANSMISSIONS
173
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
173
Ignition Park Interlock
174
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System
174
8–Speed Automatic Transmission
174
Gear Ranges
174
Transmission Limp Home Mode
176
AutoStick
176
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
177
Shifting
177
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
178
Downshifting
178
Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
178
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE — IF EQUIPPED
179
Description
179
Four-Position Transfer Case — If Equipped
179
Shifting Procedures
180
2H To 4H Or 4H To 2H
180
4H To 4L Or 4L To 4H
180
Five-Position Transfer Case
180
Shifting Procedures
182
2H To 4H AUTO Or 4H AUTO To 2H
182
2H/4H AUTO To 4H PART TIME Or 4H PART TIME To 2H/4H AUTO
182
4H PART TIME/4H AUTO To 4L Or 4L To 4H PART TIME/4H AUTO
182
Trac-Lok Rear Axle — If Equipped
182
Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) Front And Rear — If Equipped
182
Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) Rear Only — If Equipped
183
Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) Rear Only For High Speed Operation — If Equipped
183
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect — If Equipped
184
— If Equipped
185
Torque Reserve — 6.4L (If Equipped)
186
Winch Usage — Rubicon (If Equipped)
186
Things To Know Before Using Your Winch
186
General Winch Information
186
Tensioning The Winch Rope
186
Understanding The Features Of Your Winch
186
Winch Accessories
187
Operating Your Winch
187
General Information
188
Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch
188
Rigging Techniques
192
How To Change The Pulling Direction
192
Increasing Pulling Power
192
Double Line
192
DUAL MODE EXHAUST
192
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE MODELS
193
Fuel Filler Cap
193
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
194
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — HYBRID MODELS
194
Description
194
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
195
CHARGING
195
High Voltage Battery
195
Battery Conditioning
197
Power Box — If Equipped
197
Getting Started
198
Powering On The Power Box
199
General Operating Notes
199
Power Flow Process
200
Resetting The Power Box
200
Performing An Internal Power Box Battery Check
200
LED Light Conditions
201
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
202
E-Select Mode
203
High Voltage Charging Operation
203
SAE J1772 Charging Inlet
203
AC Level 1 Charging (120 Volt, 12 Amp)
204
Portable Charging Cordset (EVSE)
205
Grounding Instructions
205
Portable Charging Cordset (EVSE) Installation And Operating Instructions
205
Troubleshooting Using The Status Indicator Display
207
AC Level 2 Charging (240 Volt, 40 Amp)
210
Charging Times
210
Vehicle Charge Indicators
210
Hybrid Electric Pages
212
Power Flow
212
Driving History
212
Charging Schedule
213
Schedule Bypass
214
e-Save
214
VEHICLE LOADING
214
Certification Label
214
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
214
Payload
214
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
214
Tire Size
215
Rim Size
215
Inflation Pressure
215
Curb Weight
215
Loading
215
TRAILER TOWING
215
Description
215
Common Towing Definitions
215
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
215
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
215
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
216
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
216
Tongue Weight (TW)
216
Frontal Area
216
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) – If Equipped
216
Weight-Carrying Hitch
216
Weight-Distributing Hitch
216
Trailer Hitch Classification
216
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
217
Trailer And Tongue Weight
217
Towing Requirements
217
Towing Requirements — Tires
218
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
218
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
218
Towing Tips
219
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
219
AutoStick
219
Cruise Control — If Equipped
219
RECREATIONAL TOWING
220
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
220
Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
220
Shifting Into (N) Neutral
220
Shifting Out of (N) Neutral
221
DRIVING TIPS
221
On-Road Driving Tips
221
Off-Road Driving Tips
222
Side Step Removal — If Equipped
222
Bumper End Cap Removal
222
The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
222
When To Use 4L Range
223
Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
223
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
223
Snow
223
Mud
223
Sand
223
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
223
Using A Spotter
224
Crossing Large Rocks
224
Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch, Washout Or Rut
224
Crossing Logs
224
Getting High-Centered
224
Hill Climbing
224
Before Climbing A Steep Hill
224
Driving Up Hill
224
Driving Downhill
225
Driving Across An Incline
225
If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway
225
Driving Through Water
225
Before You Cross Any Type Of Water
226
Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other Standing Water
226
Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers Or Other Flowing Water
226
After Driving Off-Road
226
ENHANCED DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
228
SENSORS
228
Audible Pedestrian Warning System - If Equipped
228
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA) — If Equipped
228
COLLISION AVOIDANCE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
228
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped
228
Turning FCW On Or Off
229
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
230
FCW Limited Warning
230
Service FCW Warning
230
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
230
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
230
ESC Operating Modes
231
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
231
ESC Operating Modes
232
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
233
Traction Control System (TCS)
233
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
233
BRAKING PERFORMANCE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
234
Brake System Warning Light
234
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
235
VISIBILITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
235
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
235
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
237
Blind Spot Modes
237
PARKING AND REVERSE OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
238
ParkSense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped
238
ParkSense Sensors
238
ParkSense Warning Display
238
ParkSense Display
238
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
240
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
240
Cleaning The ParkSense System
241
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
241
ParkView Rear Backup Camera
241
TrailCam System — If Equipped
242
SPEED CONTROL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
243
Cruise Control Systems — If Equipped
243
Cruise Control
243
To Activate
244
To Set A Desired Speed
244
To Vary The Speed Setting
244
To Accelerate For Passing
244
Using Cruise Control On Hills
244
To Resume Speed
245
To Deactivate
245
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
245
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
246
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
246
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
246
To Activate/Deactivate
247
To Set A Desired Speed
247
To Cancel
247
To Turn Off
248
To Resume
248
To Vary The Speed Setting
248
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
248
Overtake Aid
249
ACC Operation At A Stop (Automatic Transmission Only)
249
Display Warnings And Maintenance
250
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
250
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
250
“Service ACC/FCW” Warning
250
Precautions While Driving With ACC
251
Towing A Trailer
251
Offset Driving
251
Turns And Bends
251
Using ACC On Hills
251
Lane Changing
251
Narrow Vehicles
251
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
252
OFF ROAD AND LOW-RANGE OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
252
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
252
Disabling And Enabling HSA
252
Towing With HSA
252
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
253
UTILITY FEATURES ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
254
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
254
System Operation
255
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warnings
256
Service TPMS Warning
256
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
257
Tire Fill Alert
257
Selectable Tire Fill Alert (STFA) — If Equipped
258
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
259
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
259
Description
259
ASSIST AND SOS — IF EQUIPPED
259
Description
259
JACKING THE VEHICLE AND WHEEL CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
262
Preparations For Jacking
262
Jack Location
262
Spare Tire Removal
263
Jacking Instructions
263
JUMP STARTING
265
Description
265
Preparations For Jump Start
266
Jump Starting Procedure
267
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
268
Description
268
OVERRIDE
268
Manual Park Release - GAS
268
Manual Park Release - PHEV
269
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
270
Description
270
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
271
Description
271
Four–Wheel Drive Models
272
Without The Key Fob
272
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
272
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
273
Description
273
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
273
Description
273
MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE CARE
274
SAFETY TIPS
274
Transporting Passengers
274
Transporting Pets
274
Connected Vehicles
274
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
274
Seat Belts
274
Air Bag Warning Light
274
Defroster
274
Floor Mat Safety Information
275
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
275
Tires
275
Lights
275
Door Latches
275
Fluid Leaks
275
Exhaust Gas
276
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
276
SCHEDULED SERVICING
276
Description
276
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Gas, Hybrid and 3.6L Gas
277
Scheduled Servicing — 6.4L
280
Maintenance Plan — 6.4L Gas
281
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
285
2.0L Engine
285
2.0L Hybrid Engine
286
3.6L Engine
287
6.4L Engine
288
Checking Oil Level
288
Adding Washer Fluid
289
Maintenance-Free Battery
289
Pressure Washing
290
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
290
Engine Break-In Recommendations — 6.4L Engine (If Equipped)
290
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
291
Description
291
Engine Oil
291
Engine Oil Selection
291
American Petroleum Institute (API) Approved Engine Oil
291
Synthetic Engine Oils
291
Materials Added To Engine Oil
291
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
291
Engine Oil Filter
291
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
291
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement
292
First Water Separation Chamber Removal — 6.4L Engine
292
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — 6.4L Engine
293
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
294
Air Conditioner Maintenance
294
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
295
Cabin Air Filter
295
Body Lubrication
296
Windshield Wiper Blades
296
Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
297
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
298
Exhaust System
298
Cooling System
299
Coolant Checks
299
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
299
Electric/Battery Coolant System — Hybrid (If Equipped)
299
Selection Of Coolant
300
Adding Coolant
300
Cooling System Pressure Cap
300
Disposal Of Used Coolant
301
Coolant Level
301
Engine Coolant Level — 2.0L
301
Cooling System Notes
301
Brake System
302
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
302
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
302
Fluid Level Check
302
Adding Fluid
302
Selection Of Lubricant
303
Transfer Case
303
Fluid Level Check
303
Drain And Refill
303
Selection Of Lubricant
303
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
303
Fluid Level Check
303
Frequency Of Fluid Change
303
Selection Of Lubricant
303
— If Equipped
303
Special Additives
303
Fluid Level Check
303
Fluid And Filter Changes
303
Selection Of Lubricant
304
FUSES
304
General Information
304
Power Distribution Center
304
LIGHT REPLACEMENT
321
Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers
321
Bulb Replacement
322
Halogen Headlamps
322
Front Park/Turn Signal
323
LED Front Side Marker
323
Halogen Front Fog Lamp
323
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
323
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
324
License Plate Lamps
324
TIRES AND WHEELS
324
Tire Safety Information
324
Tire Markings
324
Tire Sizing Chart
325
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
327
Tire Terminology And Definitions
328
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
328
Loading
329
Tires — General Information
331
Tire Pressure
331
Tire Inflation Pressures
331
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
332
Radial Ply Tires
332
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
332
Tire Spinning
332
Tread Wear Indicators
333
Life Of Tire
333
Replacement Tires
333
Tire Types
334
All Season Tires — If Equipped
334
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
334
Snow Tires
334
Spare Tires — If Equipped
334
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
335
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
335
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
335
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
335
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
335
Snow Traction Devices
336
Tire Rotation Recommendations
338
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
338
Description
338
Treadwear
339
Traction Grades
339
Temperature Grades
339
VEHICLE STORAGE
340
Vehicle Storage — Gasoline Models
340
Vehicle Storage — Hybrid Models
340
BODYWORK AND EXTERIOR CARE
341
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
341
What Causes Corrosion?
341
Body And Underbody Maintenance
341
Cleaning Headlights
341
Exterior Lamp Lens Fogging or Condensation
341
Preserving The Bodywork
342
Washing
342
Special Care
342
Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models
342
Care Of Fabric Top Windows
343
INTERIOR CARE
343
Carpet Safety Information
343
Carpet Removal
344
Seats And Fabric Parts
347
Seat Belt Maintenance
347
Plastic And Coated Parts
347
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
347
Leather Surfaces
347
Glass Surfaces
348
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
349
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
349
Description
349
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
349
Description
349
2.0L Engine
349
3.6L Engine
349
6.4L Engine
349
Reformulated Gasoline
349
Materials Added To Fuel
349
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
350
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
350
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
350
MMT In Gasoline
350
Fuel System Cautions
350
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
351
Engine Fluid and Lubricants
351
Chassis Fluids And Lubricants
353
FLUID CAPACITIES
354
Specifications
354
WHEEL AND TIRES
355
Description
355
Torque Specifications
355
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
357
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
357
Roadside Assistance
357
FCA US LLC Customer Center
358
FCA Canada Customer Care
358
Mexico
358
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands
358
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
358
Service Contract
359
Warranty Information
359
Mopar® Parts
359
Reporting Safety Defects
359
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
359
In Canada
360
Ordering and Accessing Additional Owner’s Information
360
Change Of Ownership Or Address
360
General Information
360
INDEX
362
2026 Jeep Wrangler Overview
Owner's Manual
The Owner's Manual is the primary reference for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your 2026 Jeep Wrangler. It explains safety systems, dashboard indicators, scheduled maintenance intervals, fluid specifications, tire care, and recommended service procedures. Use it to understand driving modes, electronic settings, and towing limits. In emergencies consult the emergency sections and follow manufacturer guidance to protect occupants and preserve vehicle value.
Introduction
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler blends iconic design with modern capability. Built to excel on pavement and off road, it pairs rugged body-on-frame architecture with contemporary safety and connectivity. This model year emphasizes efficiency and refinement while retaining removable tops, low-range gearing, and solid-axle articulation for trail confidence. Interior updates include durable materials, modular cargo solutions, and intuitive infotainment. Whether daily commuting or seeking remote adventure, the Wrangler offers purposeful engineering that balances comfort, capability, and customization.
Powertrains
Powertrains range from an efficient turbocharged four-cylinder to a torquey V6, with mild hybrid assist available to improve fuel economy and low speed torque. A plug-in hybrid variant delivers electric-only capability for short commutes and instant torque for off road maneuvers. All engines are paired with heavy duty transmissions and selectable four wheel drive systems, including locking differentials and crawl control for technical terrain.
Trims
Trims span practical Sport and Latitude models to ruggedized Rubicon and premium Sahara variants. Base trims focus on durability and value with washable interiors and basic tech, while midlevel options add comfort, advanced driver aids, and upgraded audio. The Rubicon emphasizes trail hardware with larger axles, off road tires, and disconnecting sway bars. Limited editions introduce exclusive paints, badging, and adventure packages for specific use cases.
Features
Features include a modern infotainment system with smartphone integration, over-the-air updates, and premium audio options. Advanced safety suites offer adaptive cruise, lane mitigation, blind spot monitoring, and off road camera perspectives. Practical elements such as modular storage, removable doors, and fold-flat windshield enhance versatility. Climate comfort is addressed with heated seats and efficient HVAC. Tow packages, roof rails, and accessory rails support camping and utility gear, making the Wrangler a versatile platform for urban life, extended expeditions.
User manual download
The Jeep Wrangler owner manual for the 2026 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2026 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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