2018 Jeep Wrangler owner’s manual leaked, key details revealed

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has had its deepest secrets unceremoniously made public, thanks to the leaking of a US-market owner’s manual and user guide via an enthusiast forum.

The level of detail revealed is tremendous: from how it looks both inside and out, right through to which voice commands are recognised by the car’s infotainment system. It’s extensive, though it doesn’t feature any intel on the Wrangler’s ute-bodied offshoot, the Scrambler. That car will presumably get its own separate debut, not to mention its own user manual.

For now though, here are the biggest nuggets of information revealed in the leaked manuals:

Key facts

Power retractable roof is fixed, but has removable quarter windows. Removable hardtop and manual soft top remain available across both two-door and four-door bodystyles.

The left and right extremities of the front bumper can be unbolted to improve approach angles and reduce the likelihood of damage when off road.For America, there will be a 2.0-litre turbo petrol and a 3.6-litre naturally-aspirated V6 petrol. As with the current Wrangler, a diesel is expected for the Australian market but has yet to be confirmed.

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Jeep has done a lot of work to reduce fuel consumption. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol is a key part of that, but so is the use of lightweight aluminium in the doors and bonnet and the provision of auto stop-start on some powertrains.

The doors now get proper check straps, rather than simple fabric strips – no more doors banging against your bum when exiting on an incline.

Instructions on how to remove the carpet are still part of the Wrangler owner’s manual, meaning Jeep very much expects Wrangler pilots to take their steeds well off the beaten track.

It’ll be more practical than before thanks to a more thoughtful cabin design that offers, among other things, integrated luggage rails in the boot area to help keep your cargo secure when bouncing along rocky trails.

That said, those typical Wrangler hallmarks like rubber hood catches, easily-removed rear seats and an integrated roll cage will remain. The only bit of modernity that we wish was present is curtain airbags – in the USA, only front, side and knee airbags will be offered.