2019 Jeep Wrangler Display Instrument Cluster | How to use
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler’s instrument cluster is an important part of the vehicle’s dashboard, providing the driver with critical information about the vehicle’s performance and condition. Understanding how to use the display instrument cluster is critical for improving your driving experience and ensuring the safety of your journey. To navigate the display, use the speedometer and tachometer. The analog speedometer and tachometer are typically prominently displayed. The speedometer shows your current speed, whereas the tachometer displays the engine’s revolutions per minute (RPM).
Many modern vehicles, including the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, have steering wheel controls that allow you to interact with the instrument cluster while keeping your hands on the wheel. Familiarize yourself with the controls, which usually include buttons for scrolling through menus, changing settings, and activating voice commands. To summarize, mastering the 2019 Jeep Wrangler’s instrument cluster improves your driving experience by providing useful real-time information.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur. - Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range
WARNING
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if you r vehicle overheats
CAUTION
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the ai r conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back int o the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, tur n the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service. - Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
- Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tan k when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel filler door is located.
- Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Premium Instrument Cluster Descriptions
- Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur.
- Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
- Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed. - Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tan k when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel filler door is located.
- Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if you r vehicle overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the ai r conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back int o the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, tur n the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster display, which offers useful information to the driver. With the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a door will activate the display for viewing, and display the total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument cluster display is designed to display important information about your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a drive r interactive display located on the instrument panel, you r instrument cluster display can show you how systems are working and give you warnings when they aren’t. Th e steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus. You can access the specific information you want and make selections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display is located in the center of the instrument cluster.
The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel:
- OK Button
- Up Arrow Button
- Right Arrow Button
- Down Arrow Button Left Arrow Button
Up Arrow Button
Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the Main Menu items.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the Main Menu items.
Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
Left Arrow Button
Push and release the left arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.- OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the information screens or submenu screens of a Main Menu item. Pus h and hold the OK arrow button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
The Main Menu items consists of the following:
- Speedometer
- Vehicle Info
- Off Road— If Equipped
- Fuel Economy
- Trip Info
Stop/Start
- Audio
- Messages
- Screen Setup
- Settings
Oil Change Reset
Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will display in the instrument cluster display for five second s after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oi l change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon you r personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the OK button . To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure.
Oil Life Reset
- Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition in the ON/RUN mode (do not start the engine).
- Navigate to “Oil Life” submenu in “Vehicle Info” in the instrument cluster display.
- Push and hold the OK button until the gauge resets to 100%.
Secondary Method For Oil Change Reset Procedure
- Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
- Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three time s within ten seconds.
- Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. I f necessary, repeat this procedure. Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
NOTE:
The instrument cluster display menu items display in the center of the instrument cluster. Menu items may var y depending on your vehicle features.
Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the speedometer menu icon is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK button to toggle between MPH and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Vehicle Info menu icon is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the left or right arrow button to scroll through the information submenus and push and release the OK button to select or reset the resettable submenus.
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• Tire Pressure |
• Coolant Temperature |
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• Transmission Temperature — Automatic Transmission Only |
• Oil Pressure |
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• Oil Temperature |
• Oil Life |
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• Battery Voltage |
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Off Road
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Off Road menu icon is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the left or right arrow button to scroll through the information submenus.
Drivetrain
- Front Wheel Angle: displays the graphical and numerical value of calculated average front wheel angle from the steering wheel orientation.
- Transfer Case Lock Status: displays “Lock” graphic only during 4WD High, 4WD High Part Time, 4W D Low status.
- Axle Lock And Sway Bar Status (If Equipped): displays front and rear or rear only axle locker graphic, an d sway bar connection graphic with text message (connected or disconnected).
- Pitch And Roll
Displays the pitch and roll of the vehicle in the graphic with the angle number on the screen.
NOTE:
When vehicle speed becomes too high to display the pitch and roll, “- -” will display in place of the numbers, and the graphic will be greyed out. A message indicating the necessary speed for the feature to become available will also display.
Fuel Economy
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Fue l Economy icon is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push and hold the OK button to reset average fuel economy feature.
Toggle left or right to select a display with or without Current Fuel Economy Information.
- Range – The display shows the estimated distance (minor km) that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. When the Range value is less than 10 miles (16 kilo-meters), the Range display will change to a “LOW ” message. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW” message and a new Range value will display. Range cannot be reset through the OK button
- NOTE:
Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the Range displayed value.
- Average – The display shows the average fuel economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/L) since the last reset.
- current – This display shows the current fuel economy (MPG, L/100 km, km/L) while driving.
Trip Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Tri p icon/title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display, then push and release the left or right arrow button to select Trip A or Trip B
The Trip A and Trip B information will display the following:
- Distance
- Average Fuel Economy
- Elapsed Time
- Hold the OK button to reset all the information.
Stop/Start
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Stop/Start icon/title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. The screen will display the Stop/Start status.
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Audio Menu icon/title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. This menu will display the audio source information, including the Song name, Artist name, and audio source with an accompanying graphic.
- Phone Call Status
When a call is incoming, a Phone Call Status pop-up will display on the screen. The pop-up will remain until the phone is answered or ignored.
NOTE:
The call status will temporarily replace the previous media source information displayed on the screen. When the pop-up is no longer displayed, the display will return to the last used screen.
Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Messages Menu item is highlighted. This feature shows the number of stored warning messages. Pushing the right arrow button will allow you to see what the stored messages are.
When no messages are present, main menu icon will be a closed envelope, and “No Stored Messages” will display.
Screen Setup
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Screen Setup Menu Icon/Title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK button to enter the sub-menus and follow the prompts on the screen a s needed. The Screen Setup feature allows you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Upper Left
- None
- Compass (default setting)
- Outside Temp
- Time
- Range To Empty
- Average MPG (or L/100km, km/L)
- Current MPG (or L/100km, km/L)
- Trip A Distance
- Trip B Distance
Center
- None
- Compass
- Outside Temp
- Time
- Range to Empty
- Average MPG (or L/100km, km/L)
- Current MPG (or L/100km, km/L)
- Trip A Distance
- Trip B Distance
- Audio
- Speedometer
- Menu Title (default setting) Upper Right
- None
- Compass
- Outside Temp (default setting)
- Time
- Range To Empty
- Average MPG (or L/100km, km/L)
- Current MPG (or L/100km, km/L)
- Trip A Distance
- Trip B Distance
- ear Display — If Equipped
- Full (default setting)
- Single
- Current Gear
- On
- Off (default setting)
- Odometer — If Equipped
- Show (default setting)
- Hide
Favorite Menus
- Speedometer
- Vehicle Info
- Off Road – If Equipped (show/hide)
- Fuel Economy (show/hide)
- Trip Info (Show/Hide)
- Stop/Start
- Audio (show/hide)
- Messages
- Screen Setup
- Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings)
- Cancel
- Restore
The menu with (show/hide) means user can press OK button to choose show or hide this menu on the instrument cluster display.
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Senso r (IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the electrical system and status of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical loa d reduction actions will take place to extend the driving time and distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing power to or turning off non-essential electrical loads.
Load reduction is only active when the engine is running. I t will display a message if there is a risk of battery depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message “Batter y Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the instrument cluster display.
These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate that the charging system cannot sustain.
NOTE:
- The charging system is independent from load reduction . The charging system performs a diagnostic on the charging system continuously.
- If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate a problem with the charging system. Refer to “Batter y Charge Warning Light” in “Warning Lights An d Messages” located in ”Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and vehicle functions which can be effected by load reduction:
- Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
- Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
- HVAC System
- 150W Power Inverter System
- Audio and Telematics System
Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the following conditions:
- The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical power to the vehicle system because the electrical loads are larger than the capability of charging system. The charging system is still functioning properly.
- Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g. HVA C to max settings, exterior and interior lights, overloaded power outlets +12V, 150W, USB ports) during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing, frequent stop-ping).
- Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar devices.
- Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long parking periods).
- The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time (weeks, months).
- The battery was recently replaced and was not charge d completely.
- The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on when the vehicle was parked.
- The battery was used for an extended period with the engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers, +12 V portable appliances like vacuum cleaner’s, game console s and similar devices.
What to do when an electrical load reduction action message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Save r Mode”)
During a trip:
- Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
- Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior)
- Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V, 150W, USB ports
- Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature)
- Check the audio settings (volume)
After a trip:
- Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (additional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio systems , alarms) and review specifications if any (load and Ignition Off Draw currents).
- Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving time and parking time).
- The vehicle should have service performed if the message is still present during consecutive trips and the evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did not help to identify the cause.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/o r acoustic signal when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication. All active tell-tales will display first if applicable. The system check men u may appear different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and ma y not appear.
Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault with the air bag, and will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position. This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the air bag has been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
FAQs
To access different information screens on the digital display, use the buttons on the steering wheel or dashboard to navigate menu options. Look for a dedicated button that lets you switch between screens.
Yes, most likely. Navigate to the settings menu on the instrument cluster. There are often options to customize the display, such as brightness, units of measurement, and preferred information to display.
To reset the trip mileage on the instrument cluster, look for a reset button on the dashboard or in the digital display menu, depending on your vehicle.
Most modern vehicles automatically adjust brightness, but you can manually set a night mode if available in the settings.
Yes, the instrument cluster frequently provides maintenance alerts for scheduled service. Keep an eye on these notifications to ensure timely maintenance.
The fuel efficiency displayed on the instrument cluster is typically based on real-time data from the vehicle’s sensors, resulting in a reasonably accurate estimate. However, actual fuel efficiency can vary depending on driving conditions.
Some vehicles, such as the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, have voice command functionality. Check your user manual to see what commands are available and how to use them.
You can customize units of measurement, such as speed, temperature, and fuel efficiency, in the instrument cluster’s settings menu.
Analog gauges show speed on the speedometer and engine RPM on the tachometer. For specific details, refer to your user manual.
The instrument cluster will display tire pressure warnings if they fall below recommended levels. Check your user manual for proper tire pressure guidelines.
Some vehicles include smartphone connectivity features. Check the user manual to see if your 2019 Jeep Wrangler has this feature and how to configure it.
Check the settings menu on the instrument cluster. There may be options for customizing or muting warning sounds.
Check the instrument cluster regularly, especially at the start of your journey, to ensure there are no warning lights and all vital information is within normal ranges.
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