Do you mean the key that unlocks automatically when you are within close range? My Jeep doesn’t have this, you have to unlock by pressing the key FOB. I’m a little surprised because my base Laredo WK2 had it. Also there’s no beeping feature when you’re about to hit something backing up. I’d like to go to Utah. 6 speed has me a little nervous off-road now after I stalled 3 times last night on a crazy steep San Francisco street.
No. Proximity ignition means the driver never needs to insert a key to start vehicle. Just needs to have a radio transmitter keyfob nearby (in pocket) and only needs to push the button to start. As I understand, keyless entry, remote start and proximity start are three separate options; each with their individual up charges.
You have no idea of crazy steep until wheeling Utah. Shouldn't be stalling on ascents unless in too high of gear. There's a safety feature in Jeeps since 1984 manual XJs and YJs (Throttle Position Sensor) which automatically gives a boost when engine RPMs go below 500 while in gear. Unless the feature is not working, a stall on ascent in the proper gear is unheard of. That 6sp low range should allow you to descend a 45 degree pitch on slick rock without ever touching your brakes and conversely, climb without feeding much throttle.
our local dealer here in southern maryland only has JLUs, no 2 doors. i think they may become a thing of the past.I ordered my 2 door manual exactly as I wanted. My dealer has always got a few 2 doors on the lot and at least one is manual.
Just call round and if none are available in the area, call up Ryan Medise or Darcy Glascock at AutoNation Chrysler Jeep West. I'm sure they will help you as they helped me. If you don't want it shipped to you, it would be a great excuse to come to Colorado to pick it up.
That isn't much fun. I have heard rumors of Covid impact at the plant but I am just not sure. It sure would be fun to have in time to run around during a holiday break period a little (properly distanced, of course)!
Whoa! I would have expected to at least know the VIN by now. I ordered my 2-door manual 10/5 and knew the VIN a couple of weeks later, still no estimated build date...
Well, rats. Makes sense given how long it's taken to get a build date.
I’ve only had the Jeep for less than a week. Still trying to get used to the manual. It’s really touchy on how much gas to give it when you let out the clutch. On flats you can go no gas, or just a little bit. On steep hills you definitely need some gas. I’m still used to my old manual Golf R, which is pretty much do whatever you want in 1st gear.
Explained elsewhere, but the TL;DR: the take rate for both is pretty low, so combining them will make them much harder to find. Jeep makes less, most dealers won't touch them for their stock, and so it creates a self fulfilling prophecy.
