Towing Tips - Jeep WRANGLER 2020 Owner's Manual

Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery
2 — Backup Lamps
3 — Right Stop/Turn
4 — Electric Brakes
5 — Ground
6 — Left Stop/Turn
7 — Running Lamps

Towing Tips

Before setting out on a trip, practice turning,
stopping and backing the trailer in an area away
from heavy traffic.
If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer
towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid
excessive clutch slippage.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Select the DRIVE range when towing. The
transmission controls include a drive strategy to
avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, if
frequent shifting does occur while in DRIVE, you
can use the AutoStick shift control to manually
select a lower gear.
NOTE:
Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under
heavy loading conditions, will improve performance
and extend transmission life by reducing excessive
shifting and heat buildup. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
AutoStick — If Equipped
When using the AutoStick shift control, select
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the highest gear that allows for adequate
performance and avoids frequent downshifts.
For example, choose "5" if the desired speed
can be maintained. Choose "4" or "3" if
needed to maintain the desired speed.
To prevent excess heat generation, avoid
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continuous driving at high RPM. Reduce
vehicle speed as necessary to avoid
extended driving at high RPM. Return to a
higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and
road conditions allow.
STARTING AND OPERATING
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.

When using the speed control, if you experi-

ence speed drops greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h), disengage until you can get back
to cruising speed.
Use speed control in flat terrain and with light

loads to maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission
overheating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift
the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase
engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
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