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Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS ▫ Symbols .......5 INTRODUCTION ......4 ROLLOVER WARNING .
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When it comes to service, remember that your authorized and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about with experience.
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INTRODUCTION higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it government notes that the universal use of existing seat may roll over while some other vehicles may not. belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other million annually.
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Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- WARNING! ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 11 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW ......10 INTERIOR ......13 REAR VIEW.
Page 12 10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT VIEW Front View 1 — Doors 4 — Windshield 2 — Exterior Mirrors 5 — Hood/Engine Compartment 3 — Wheels/Tires 6 — Headlights...
Page 13 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 REAR VIEW Rear View 1 — Rear Lights 2 — Rear Windshield Wiper — If Equipped 3 — Swing Gate...
Page 14 12 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Power Outlet 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Climate Controls 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Power Window Switches 10 — Power Mirror Switch — If Equipped 5 —...
Page 15 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 13 INTERIOR Interior Features 1 — Seats 4 — Climate Controls 2 — Power Window Switches 5 — Switch Panel 3 — Radio 6 — Transmission Gear Selector...
Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Key Programming ....26 KEY FOBS ......19 ▫...
Page 18 16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE SEATS ....... .37 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..... . .52 ▫...
Page 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17 ▫ Windshield Washers..... .58 FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP — IF EQUIPPED .....82 ▫...
Page 20 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Lowering The Soft Top ....110 FOLDING WINDSHIELD ....165 ▫...
Page 21: Key Fobs
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19 KEY FOBS Your vehicle uses a key start ignition system. The ignition system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob with an ignition switch. Key Fob The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key fob.
Page 22 20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors. The turn signals will flash, and the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. Key Fob Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
Page 23: Ignition Switch
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21 Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) posi- for further information. tion. General Information 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position.
Page 24: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Al- transmission into PARK or the manual transmission ways remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 25: Remote Start Abort Message
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23 • Hazard switch off • Remote Start Aborted — Door Open • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed) • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open • Ignition key removed from ignition • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low •...
Page 26: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle 15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni- Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the tion switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors and before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
Page 27: Sentry Key
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25 SENTRY KEY If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than ten seconds), it The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 28: Customer Key Programming
26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Place the dealer or by following the customer key programming ignition in the LOCK position and remove the second procedure.
Page 29: General Information
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27 General Information passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash The following regulatory statement applies to all radio for an additional 15 minutes. frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: NOTE: The Panic Alarm and the vehicle security alarm are This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and quite different.
Page 30: To Disarm The System
28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE arming period, opening any door or the swing gate will disarm the vehicle security alarm. You may also acciden- cancel the arming. If the vehicle security alarm is success- tally disarm the vehicle security alarm by unlocking the fully set, the vehicle security light will flash at a slower rate driver’s door with the key and then locking it.
Page 31: Manual Door Locks
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29 Manual Door Locks All doors are equipped with an interior rocker-type door lock lever. To lock a door when leaving your vehicle, push the rocker lever forward to the lock position and close the door.
Page 32: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 33: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 34: Upper Half Door Window Removal - If Equipped
32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped Front Door Removal Grasp the half door window and pull upward. WARNING! Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide.
Page 35 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 33 1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage. 2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver). NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor.
Page 36: Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Doors are heavy; use caution when removing them. To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the opposite order. Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) WARNING! Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide.
Page 37 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 35 Hinge Pin Screw Trim Access Door 3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward. 5. Unplug the wiring harness connector. 4. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of the NOTE: Squeeze the tab on the base of the connector. This B-pillar.
Page 38 36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Connector Latched Connector Unplugged 6. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. 7. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins from their hinges and remove the door. NOTE: Doors are heavy; use caution when removing them. To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the opposite order.
Page 39: Seats
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37 SEATS Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. WARNING! •...
Page 40 38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Front Seatback Recline WARNING! (Continued) Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat the desired position and release the handle. Lift the handle belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 41 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39 Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two-Door Models Pull upward on the recline lever (toward the rear of the vehicle) and slide the entire seat forward. Easy Entry Seat To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks and push the seat rearward until the track locks.
Page 42 40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Tip n’ Slide Seats — Two-Door Models Rotate the entire seat assembly toward the instrument panel. This feature allows the front seats to be rotated toward the instrument panel to allow easier entry into the rear seats. Driver’s Seat Pull upward on the recline lever and bring the seatback to its full forward position.
Page 43: Manual Rear Seats
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41 Passenger Seat In addition to Easy Entry, the front passenger seat is also equipped with Tip n’ Slide. This feature allows for easier entry for rear passengers. Pull upward on the recline lever and slide the entire seat forward (Easy Entry).
Page 44: Getting To Know Your Vehicle 15
42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward. Folding Rear Seat WARNING! Rear Seat Release 2. Slowly flip the entire seat forward. Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in the forward tumble position.
Page 45 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure that the seats are fully latched. Replacing The Rear Seat —...
Page 46 44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the front seat to its mid-track position. • Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi- tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily.
Page 47: Heated Seats - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: If the rear seatback is not fully latched, the center You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber shoulder belt will not be able to be extended for use. If you indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in cannot extend the center shoulder belt, make sure your use.
Page 48: Head Restraints
46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin • All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- restraints are placed in their proper positions in tion or other physical condition must exercise care...
Page 49: Rear Head Restraints - 2 Door Model
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! (Continued) • ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. NOTE: Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of the head.
Page 50: Rear Head Restraints - 4 Door Model
48 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Head Restraints — 4 Door Model WARNING! The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable head re- • Do not drive the vehicle without the rear seat head straints. Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” restraints installed while passengers are occupying for information on child seat tether routing.
Page 51: Mirrors
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 49 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 52: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 53: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 54: Vanity Mirrors
52 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Vanity Mirrors Vanity mirrors are located on the sun visors. To use the mirrors, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. Headlight Switch Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The headlights come on at a low intensity level when shifted into any position other than PARK (auto transmis- sion) or when the vehicle begins to move (manual trans- Vanity Mirror...
Page 55: High/Low Beam Switch
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 56: Turn Signals
54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper bulb.
Page 57: Instrument Panel Dimmer
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 55 in the multifunction lever. These lights are also controlled Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the automatically by the Illuminated Entry System. brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Page 58: Windshield Wipers And Washers
56 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE switch on the multifunction lever fully upward, or if equipped, when the unlock button is pushed on the Remote Keyless Entry key fob. The sports bar reading lights (available on four-door models) can be turned on by pushing the switches, located on either side of the lens.
Page 59: Windshield Wiper Operation
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 57 lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/ washer, refer to “Rear Window Wiper/Washer” in this section for more information. Front Wiper Control CAUTION! Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before Windshield Wiper Operation turning off the engine.
Page 60: Intermittent Wiper System
58 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, while spray is desired.
Page 61: Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 59 NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the A rotary switch on the center portion of the control lever windshield.
Page 62: Climate Controls
60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position CLIMATE CONTROLS for rear wiper operation. Manual Climate Control Overview Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to The air conditioning and heating system is designed to activate the rear washer.
Page 63 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 61 Manual Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description A/C Button Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). An LED will illuminate when the A/C system is engaged. Recirculation Button Push and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode.
Page 64 62 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Rear Defrost Button Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de- froster is on.
Page 65 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 63 Icon Description Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 66: Automatic Climate Control Overview
64 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Climate Control Overview Automatic Temperature Controls Automatic Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description A/C Button Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). An LED will illuminate when the A/C system is engaged.
Page 67 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 65 Icon Description Automatic Operation The Automatic Temperature Control system automatically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Operation of the system is quite simple.
Page 68 66 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotat- ing the knob counterclockwise, from top center into the blue area of the scale, indicates cooler temperatures.
Page 69 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 67 Icon Description Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 70: Operating Tips
68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Operating Tips CAUTION! NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to suggested control settings for various weather conditions. the heating elements: •...
Page 71 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 69 Window Fogging collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, and/or humid weather.
Page 72: Power Windows - If Equipped
70 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Operating Tips Chart POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window. The power window switches are located on the instrument panel below the radio.
Page 73: Wind Buffeting
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: WARNING! • For vehicles not equipped with the instrument cluster Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do display, the power window switches will remain active not let children play with power windows. Do not for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location LOCK position.
Page 74: Dual Top - Two-Door Models - If Equipped
• Two Sunrider secure straps (if equipped) DUAL TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS — IF • Two rear swing gate brackets EQUIPPED Please visit http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop- 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- instructions/ for instructional videos. Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”...
Page 75: Installing The Soft Top - Two-Door Models
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 73 NOTE: To aid in disconnecting the knuckles, you may Installing The Soft Top — Two-Door Models carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet. NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set up only.
Page 76 74 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle, proceed to step #5. a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the sports bar with the four screws that were removed using a #T30 Torx head driver.
Page 77: Dual Top - Four-Door Models - If Equipped
7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up The Soft Top” in this section. DUAL TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS — IF EQUIPPED Please visit http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop- instructions/ for instructional videos. Step Four If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must CAUTION! remove one of the tops from the vehicle.
Page 78: Removing The Soft Top - Four-Door Models
76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Removing The Soft Top — Four-Door Models 1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the following items: • Right and left door frames • Six door frame attachment knobs • Right and left quarter windows •...
Page 79 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 77 Step Four Step Five 5. The tether strap must be hooked onto the pivot bracket 6. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket bolts prior to removal of soft top from vehicle (both sides). (two per side) from the sport bar using a 10.0 mm wrench or socket driver.
Page 80 78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Seven Step Eight 8. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a 9. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- clean, dry location (another person may be needed to Piece Modular Hard Top —...
Page 81: Installing The Soft Top - Four-Door Models
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 79 Installing The Soft Top — Four-Door Models NOTE: If you are doing this alone, use one arm to hold the soft top up, the other to align the brackets. NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set up only.
Page 82 80 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 7. Remove the tether strap from the pivot bracket. Step Five 6. Install the pivot bracket bolts back into place using a Step Seven 10.0 mm wrench or socket driver. Secure them until they are snug, being careful not to cross-thread the screws or overtighten.
Page 83 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 81 8. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle remove the tether strap from the bracket hook by sliding strap up off hook and slide down the side bow (both sides). Step Nine 10. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottom of rear window) and set aside.
Page 84: Freedom Top Three-Piece Modular Hard Top - If Equipped
82 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 12. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up CAUTION! (Continued) The Soft Top” in this section. • The hard top assembly must be positioned properly FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD to ensure sealing.
Page 85 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 83 Step Two Step Three 3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center of 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoulder the roof panel. belt anchorage).
Page 86 84 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Four Step Five 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the 6. Remove the left-hand panel. windshield. To remove the right panel, follow the steps above except for Step 3.
Page 87: Freedom Top Storage Bag
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 85 Freedom Top Storage Bag 1. Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing downward. Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Top Modular Hard Top, come with a Freedom Top storage bag that allows you to store your Freedom Top panels.
Page 88 86 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 2. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is 3. Insert the left-side Freedom panel into the bag with the laying flat). Secure the Velcro, located at the center of the latches facing upward. divider.
Page 89 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 87 4. Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed. 5. Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag) through the loops. Step Four Step Five...
Page 90: Front Panel(S) Installation
88 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 6. Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks and straps facing the back of the rear seat. Attach the clips at the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages, located at the base of the rear seat.
Page 91: Front Panel(S) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 89 Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top 2. Install the right panel first, then the left panel. Removed 3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal 1. Turn the left and right panels over and move the spacer in reverse order.
Page 92 90 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of the rear window glass. Lift the rear window glass. the vehicle. Step Five Wire Harness Connector...
Page 93 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 91 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward to the right. Push Tab To Disconnect 9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose connector and pull downward. Red Locking Tab 8.
Page 94: Rear Hard Top Installation
92 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Hard Top Installation NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the hard top. 1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if necessary.
Page 95: Door Frame
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 93 DOOR FRAME Door Frame Removal 1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment knobs WARNING! (two per door). • Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide.
Page 96 94 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle. Step Four WARNING! Step Three • Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the 4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection storage.
Page 97: Door Frame Installation - Two-Door Models - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 95 Door Frame Installation — Two-Door Models — If 4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over the metal side bar and then clip the rear, making sure that Equipped the material for the side bar covers is not pinched by the 1.
Page 98: Door Frame Installation - Four-Door Models - If Equipped
96 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side. Step Two 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal sport bar and push onto the side bar, making sure not to Step Five pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure Door Frame Installation —...
Page 99 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 97 Step Three Step Five 4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to hold the 6. Clip the front of the door rail over the side bar making door rail in position. sure that the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the door frame.
Page 100 98 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 9. Tighten the front knob, then the rear most knob, and then the middle knob. Repeat this procedure for the other side. Step Seven 8. Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front knob (long knob). Then, install the middle knob (short knob) through the front and rear door frames and screw Step Nine into the top of the B-pillar.
Page 101: Soft Top - Two-Door Models
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 99 SOFT TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS CAUTION! Please visit http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop- The soft top is not designed to carry any additional instructions/ for instructional videos. loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it was...
Page 102 100 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior wash. Window scratches and wax build up may water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: •...
Page 103: Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 101 Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top 2. Remove the back window. Refer to “Lowering The Soft Top” in this section for further information. 1. Remove the side windows. Step Two Step One...
Page 104 102 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. Step Four NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful Step Three to pull down on the rear roof bow. 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.
Page 105 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 103 5. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over the 6. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so that Sunrider link to lock in the link (Sunrider Models only). they rest on top of the soft top.
Page 106 104 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 7. Release the Sunrider latch (both sides). 8. Open the swing gate and lower the top. NOTE: Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. Step Seven Step Eight...
Page 107: Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 105 Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further information. 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation).
Page 108 106 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Two Step Three 3. Install rear corner panels. 4. Install the back window.
Page 109 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 107 Step Four Step Six 5. Install the side windows. 7. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and 6. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- properly positioned on the door frame.
Page 110 108 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Seven Retainer Insertion 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion...
Page 111 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 109 8. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window.
Page 112: Lowering The Soft Top
110 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Lowering The Soft Top Side View Top And Components 1 — 3–Bow 6 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — Header Bow 8 — Sail Panel 4 —...
Page 113 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 111 Rear View Top And Components 1 — Sail Panels 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Zipper Start 5 — Swing Gate Brackets...
Page 114 112 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer.
Page 115 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 113 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 inches (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rear- ward out of the swing gate brackets. Step Six 7.
Page 116 114 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Seven Step Ten 8. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 11. Once unzipped, remove the side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel. Repeat 9. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear edge of this step on the opposite side.
Page 117 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 115 Step Twelve Step Thirteen NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful 14. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed to pull down on the rear roof bow. unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket 13.
Page 118 116 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Fourteen Step Fifteen 15. Completely release the latches from the loops on the 16. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over the windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipped Sunrider link to lock in the link (Sunrider Models with the Sunrider package, proceed to Step 18.
Page 119 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 117 Step Sixteen Step Seventeen 17. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sunrider 18. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent Models only). possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light.
Page 120 118 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Eighteen Step Nineteen 19. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows 20. Close the front header latches. and as far inward as possible. This will keep any 21. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle.
Page 121: Raising The Soft Top
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 119 Raising The Soft Top 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Install door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section for further information. 3. Make sure the plastic sleeve is slid over Sunrider link (Sunrider Models only).
Page 122 120 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Five Step Six 6. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each 7. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them by side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel.
Page 123 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 121 Step Seven Step Eight 8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail 9. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body panels over the rear roof bow. side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 124 122 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Nine Step Ten 10. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- 11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door rarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. Start channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Page 125 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 123 Step Eleven Retainer Insertion 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the win- dow into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window.
Page 126 124 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Twelve Step Twelve 13. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.
Page 127 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 125 Step Thirteen Step Fourteen 14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage.
Page 128 126 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Fourteen Step Sixteen 15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the 17. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate window. bracket on both the left and right sides. 16.
Page 129 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 127 19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to their secured position. Step Seventeen 18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail Step Nineteen panel retainers into the body side channel.
Page 130: Sunrider (Two-Door Models) - If Equipped
128 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior. NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom- mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.
Page 131 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 129 Step Three Step Four 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the 5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the material is folded back as shown. straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other side.
Page 132: Closing The Sunrider
130 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5. Slide the plastic sleeve rearward over the Sunrider link. SOFT TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS Please visit http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop- instructions/ for instructional videos. WARNING! • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window curtain up unless the side curtains are also removed.
Page 133 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 131 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car The soft top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunting, wash. Window scratches and wax build up may or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc.
Page 134 132 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not remove any of the three attachment knobs CAUTION! unless you are planning on installing the hard top. Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: •...
Page 135: Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 133 Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top 2. Remove the back window. 1. Remove the side windows. NOTE: Start zipper from the right side to remove back window. Step One Step Two...
Page 136 134 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. Step Four NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful Step Three to pull down on the rear roof bow. 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.
Page 137 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 135 5. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft 6. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. top. Step Six Step Five...
Page 138 136 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 7. Release Sunrider latch (both sides). Step Six Step Seven...
Page 139: Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 137 8. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation).
Page 140 138 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 2. Install rear corner panels. Step One Step Two...
Page 141 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 139 3. Rotate the header forward. 4. Engage the header latches. Step Three Step Four...
Page 142 140 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5. Install the back window. 6. Install the side windows. Step Five Step Six...
Page 143 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 141 7. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- 8. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door rarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. Start channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Page 144 142 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 9. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window.
Page 145: Folding Down The Soft Top
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 143 Folding Down The Soft Top Side View Top And Components 1 — 4– Bow 6 — Quarter Window 2 — 3–Bow 7 — Body Side Retainer 3 — 2–Bow 8 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window 4 —...
Page 146 144 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear View Top And Components 1 — Sail Panels 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Zipper Start 5 — Swing Gate Brackets...
Page 147 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 145 NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer.
Page 148 146 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Five Step Six 6. Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner 7. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the top and bracket on both the left and right sides.
Page 149 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 147 Step Seven Step Ten 8. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 11. Once unzipped, remove the side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel. Repeat 9. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear edge of this step on the opposite side.
Page 150 148 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 13. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top. Step Twelve NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. Step Thirteen...
Page 151 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 149 14. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 15. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the top. swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage.
Page 152 150 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 16. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the fabric 17. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown. rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds.
Page 153 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 151 18. Release the side bows by pushing down on the latch above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward to disengage. Repeat this step on the other side. Step Nineteen 20. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track and lower the top down into the vehicle.
Page 154 152 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Twenty Step Twenty-Two 21. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows 23. Close the front header latches. as far inside as possible. This will keep any portion of 24. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door the top from flapping outside of the vehicle.
Page 155: Putting Up The Soft Top
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 153 Putting Up The Soft Top NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be helpful to open the rear doors. 1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame”...
Page 156 154 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Five Step Six 6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider locking 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear 8.
Page 157 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 155 Step Eight Step Nine 9. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each 10. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel.
Page 158 156 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Ten Step Eleven 11. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow).
Page 159 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 157 Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side 12. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- channel, leaving the last 3 inches (7.6 cm) toward the rear rarily by attaching it to the Velcro in the upper rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 160 158 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 13. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 161 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 159 Step Fourteen Step Fourteen 15. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.
Page 162 160 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Fifteen Step Sixteen 16. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at 17. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of the the lower left corner of the rear window opening. window.
Page 163 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 161 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. Step Nineteen 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by inserting the rest of the retainer into the body channel. Step Eighteen 19.
Page 164: Sunrider (Four-Door Models) - If Equipped
162 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph their secured position. (64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom- mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.
Page 165 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 163 3. Make sure to slide the plastic sleeves forward to unlock 4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the the Sunrider links. top. Step Three Step Four...
Page 166 164 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest the 6. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown. header on top of the rear portion of the deck. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds.
Page 167: Closing The Sunrider
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 165 7. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each FOLDING WINDSHIELD strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro to itself; The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on use one strap on each side of the vehicle. your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents.
Page 168: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
166 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Outside rearview mirrors are mounted on the doors. If you WARNING! (Continued) choose to remove the doors, see your authorized dealer for • If you remove the doors, store them outside the a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror. Federal law vehicle.
Page 169 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 167 Step Two 3. Remove the sun visor. Step Seven 4. Remove the A-pillar cap. CAUTION! 5. Disconnect microphone (if equipped with Uconnect Do not remove the head impact foam from the side phone). bars, as damage to the foam may result. 6.
Page 170 168 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 9. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four Torx head driver) on each side of the base of the cinch straps (available from your authorized dealer). windshield. Attach the straps through the slots located on the floor behind the folded rear seat at the front of the storage bin cover.
Page 171: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 169 Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars 5. Install the top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then the lower side hex bolt (13 mm). The lower side bolt will not align 1. Raise the windshield. until the top two bolts are installed.
Page 172: Hood
170 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Step Seven Hood Latch 8. Reinstall the wiper arms. Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, located in the middle of the hood opening. Push the safety latch to the HOOD left side of the vehicle, to open the hood. You may have to push down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety Opening The Hood latch.
Page 173: Rear Swing Gate
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 171 WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 174: Internal Equipment
172 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Console Storage Compartment CAUTION! To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the Do not push on rear wiper blade when closing the rear ignition key and turn. To open the storage compartment, flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result. push the latch and lift the cover.
Page 175 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 173 There is an extra storage area underneath the console lid. 1. Flip up the pull loop so it is perpendicular (straight up) The console lid has an integrated paper clip feature that to the top surface of the tray. can hold small items.
Page 176: Cupholders
174 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Cupholders The front cupholders are located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Electrical Power Outlets There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power outlets that Front Cupholders can provide power for accessories designed for use with The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center the standard power outlet adapters.
Page 177 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 178 176 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin 2 — M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 3 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Rear With Sub Woofer (Opt.) WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death:...
Page 179: Power Inverter - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 177 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power shock and failure. outlet can cause damage. Power Inverter — If Equipped CAUTION! There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the •...
Page 180 178 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter is designed with built-in overload WARNING! protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 181 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Yellow Telltale Lights ....200 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....180 ▫...
Page 182: Instrument Cluster
180 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster...
Page 183: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 • The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem- Instrument Cluster Descriptions perature when driving in hot weather, up mountain 1. Fuel Gauge grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be •...
Page 184 182 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area When the appropriate conditions exist, the following • The odometer display shows the total distance the odometer messages will display: • ECO — Fuel Saver Indicator vehicle has been driven.
Page 185: Instrument Cluster Display - If Equipped
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY — IF EQUIPPED 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.
Page 186 184 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Digital Speedometer • Average Fuel Economy • Distance To Empty • Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped • Elapsed Time • Vehicle Info • Units Selection • System Status and Warnings (Door Open, etc.) •...
Page 187: Instrument Cluster Display Messages
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 • Compass Button • Service TPM System (refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Safety for further information) Push and release the compass button to return to the • Damaged Key Compass/Outside Temperature/Audio Information/ECO screen whenever the current display is not the Compass/ •...
Page 188: Gear Shift Indicator (Gsi) - If Equipped
186 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Check Gascap (refer to “Refueling The Vehicle” in The GSI indicator remains illuminated until the driver “Starting And Operating” for further information) changes gear, or the driving conditions return to a situation where changing gear is not required to improve fuel •...
Page 189: Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped The ECO message will display below the outside tempera- NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you ture in the instrument cluster display (if the audio system start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not is on the ECO indicator will override the audio information...
Page 190 188 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic does not appear in the instrument cluster display, you must North and Geographic North. To compensate for the put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as differences, the variance should be set for the zone where follows:...
Page 191 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 To Change The Compass Variance: Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the 1. Turn the ignition switch RUN (it is not necessary to start fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is the engine).
Page 192 190 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Transmission Temperature — Automatic Transmission Elapsed Time Only Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in Shows the actual transmission fluid temperature. the RUN or START position.
Page 193 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Auto Unlock On Exit Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h) (manual vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or transmission) or when the gear selector is in PARK (auto NEUTRAL position, and the driver’s door is opened.
Page 194 192 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Flash Lamp With Lock NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the When on is selected, the front and rear turn signals will brightness, refer to “Lights”...
Page 195: Warning/Indicator Lights And Messages
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped display in the audio information/ECO line of the display. If Display Fuel Saver is selected as OFF, only the audio When “On” is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to information will display in the audio information/ECO “Electronic Brake Control System”...
Page 196: Red Telltale Lights
194 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL All active telltales will display first, if applicable. The The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you system check menu may appear different based upon to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some equipment options and current vehicle status.
Page 197 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is run- ning, there may be a malfunction with the charging system.
Page 198 196 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.
Page 199 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Coolant Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
Page 200 198 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a prob- lem is detected while the vehicle is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem.
Page 201 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
Page 202: Yellow Telltale Lights
200 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Page 203 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
Page 204 202 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale What It Means Light light after vehicle start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typi- cal driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. When the vehicle is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to im- mediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.
Page 205 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring.
Page 206 204 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to main- ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels tain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Page 207 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
Page 208 206 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light —...
Page 209: Green Telltale Lights
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light 4WD Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 210: White Telltale Lights
208 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The left or right arrow will flash with the corresponding exterior turn signal lights when the turn signal lever is operated. A chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
Page 211: Blue Telltale Lights
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when HDC is armed.
Page 212: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
210 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic trans- information related to the performance of your emissions...
Page 213: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices” and Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when “Uconnect CyberSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Access” the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is ready in your Owner’s Manual Radio Supplement and “Cyber- for testing.
Page 214 212 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
Page 215 SAFETY CONTENTS ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .258 SAFETY FEATURES ..... .214 ▫...
Page 216: Safety Features
214 SAFETY SAFETY FEATURES These are all normal characteristics of ABS. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- vehicle stability and brake performance under most brak- ment that may be susceptible to interference caused ing conditions.
Page 217: Electronic Brake Control System
SAFETY benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warn- WARNING! (Continued) ing Light” does not come on when the ignition is turned to • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as soon as never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner possible.
Page 218 216 SAFETY Brake System Warning Light longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode and may stay WARNING! on for as long as four seconds.
Page 219 SAFETY The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to WARNING! (Continued) activate: while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for • The feature must be enabled. active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s • The vehicle must be stopped. responsibility to be attentive to distance to other ve- hicles, people, and objects, and most importantly brake •...
Page 220 218 SAFETY For vehicles not equipped with an instrument cluster Traction Control System (TCS) display, perform the following steps: This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the TCS may 1.
Page 221 SAFETY the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate WARNING! (Continued) wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, in- condition. cluding those resulting from excessive speed in • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro- appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Page 222 220 SAFETY The ESC system has three available operating modes in 4H NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving range. The system has one operating mode in 4L range. with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or Two-wheel drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles in gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the ESC Partial Off 2H range have two operating modes.
Page 223 SAFETY ESC Full Off TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches an approximate speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). For speeds at or This mode is entered by pushing and holding the ESC OFF exceeding approximately 40 mph (64 km/h) the ESC goes switch for five seconds.
Page 224 222 SAFETY ESC and TCS, except for the Brake Limited Differential WARNING! (Continued) (BLD) feature described in the TCS section, are turned off and ERM are disabled. In an emergency evasive ma- until the vehicle reaches an approximate speed of 40 mph neuver, the ESC and ERM systems will not engage to (64 km/h).
Page 225 SAFETY NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or OFF Indicator Light gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the ESC Partial Off mode by pushing the ESC Full Off switch.
Page 226 224 SAFETY NOTE: evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” and roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles. the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition is turned ON.
Page 227 SAFETY NOTE: TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving. HDC tongue weight recommendations. Refer to “Trailer Tow- maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in off-road ing”...
Page 228 226 SAFETY Gear Approximate HDC Set Speed DRIVE 7.5 mph (12 km/h) REVERSE 1 mph (1.5 km/h) However, the driver can override HDC operation by NOTE: applying the brake to slow the vehicle down below the • If the transfer case is not in 4WD LOW range, the “Hill HDC control speed.
Page 229: Auxiliary Driving Systems
SAFETY AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended cold placard pressure. Once the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) tale Light” has been illuminated, the tire pressure must be The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the increased to the recommended cold placard pressure in driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- order for the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 230 228 SAFETY the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will still be NOTE: ON. In this situation, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and Light” will turn OFF only after the tires have been inflated maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tire failure or to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value.
Page 231 SAFETY monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each of the four active road tire pressures are low. Should this wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the readings to the Receiver Module.
Page 232 230 SAFETY 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel hous- matching full-size spare tire is swapped with a low ings. pressure road tire, the next ignition key cycle will still show the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” to be 4.
Page 233 SAFETY “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 234 232 SAFETY • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size spare wheel and tire assembly. The matching full-size spare tire can be used in place of any of the four road tires. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an audible...
Page 235 SAFETY • Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the TPM sensors.
Page 236 234 SAFETY NOTE: the instrument cluster will still display a highlighted or different color pressure value in the graphic display. • If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size After driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above spare wheel and tire assembly, it has a tire pressure 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- monitoring sensor, and can be monitored by the Tire...
Page 237 SAFETY TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then turn off. The instrument cluster will display the “SERVICE TPM The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all four wheel SYSTEM” message and then display pressure values in and tire assemblies (road tires) with wheel and tire assem- place of the dashes.
Page 238: Occupant Restraint Systems
236 SAFETY OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle further information). are the restraint systems: 3.
Page 239: Seat Belt Systems
SAFETY bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu- Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can pants and the door and occupants could be injured. reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the 9.
Page 240 238 SAFETY seat belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger seat their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buck- seat is unoccupied.
Page 241 SAFETY The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very WARNING! (Continued) sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Page 242 240 SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury. A seat belt worn under the arm can cause injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at internal injuries.
Page 243 SAFETY equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap. Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 4.
Page 244 242 SAFETY Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout — If Equipped This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever the rear seatback is not fully latched. This prevents someone from wearing the rear center lap/shoulder belt when the rear seatback is not fully latched. NOTE: If the rear center lap/shoulder belt cannot be pulled out, check that the rear seatback is fully latched.
Page 245 SAFETY position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or WARNING! (Continued) squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and the retractor, immediately take the vehicle to your move it up or down to the position that serves you best. authorized dealer for service.
Page 246 244 SAFETY NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Seat Belt Extender equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper position without pushing or squeezing the release button.
Page 247 SAFETY Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision.
Page 248 246 SAFETY Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt”...
Page 249 SAFETY In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automati- 3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, cally pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat any slack in the shoulder belt.
Page 250: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)
248 SAFETY • Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) • Seat Track Position Sensors Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional • Seat Belt Buckle Switch equipment on others.
Page 251 SAFETY The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the WARNING! instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos- Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
Page 252 250 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
Page 253 SAFETY driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt WARNING! (Continued) buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad- collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear vanced Front Air Bags. your seat belts even though you have air bags. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the Front Air Bag Operation...
Page 254 252 SAFETY When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air Supplemental Side Air Bags bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) — If non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags. Equipped The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side Your vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat-...
Page 255 SAFETY WARNING! Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the SABs; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. SABs (if equipped with SABs) are designed to activate in certain side impacts.
Page 256 254 SAFETY SABs (if equipped with SABs) are a supplement to the seat WARNING! belt restraint system. SABs deploy in less time than it takes • SABs need room to inflate. Do not lean against the to blink your eyes. door or window.
Page 257 SAFETY • Front and Side Impact Sensors • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the • Seat Belt Pretensioners process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag •...
Page 258 256 SAFETY NOTE: Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be •...
Page 259 SAFETY and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 WARNING! (Continued) seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag record such data as: system yourself.
Page 260: Child Restraints
258 SAFETY law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read There are different sizes and types of restraints for children the information if they have access to the vehicle or the from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an EDR.
Page 261 SAFETY Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Re- Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age straint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert- younger and who have not reached ible Child Restraint, facing rearward the height or weight limits of their in the rear seat of the vehicle...
Page 262 260 SAFETY child seats can be used either rear-facing or forward-facing rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as weight limit in the rear-facing direction than infant carriers possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the do, so they can be used rear-facing by children who have...
Page 263 SAFETY 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder be- WARNING! (Continued) tween their neck and arm? Remove the child restraint before adjusting the ve- 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the hicle seat position.
Page 264 262 SAFETY Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Anchors Only Anchors + Top Tether Anchor Restraint...
Page 265 SAFETY Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) used with the top tether anchorage to install the child Restraint System restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Label Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
Page 266 264 SAFETY LATCH Positions (Four-Door Models) • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 267 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can the LATCH anchorages and the Do not use the seat belt when you seat belt be used together to attach a use the LATCH anchorage system to rear-facing or forward-facing child attach a rear-facing or forward-facing restraint? child restraint.
Page 268 266 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can the rear-facing child restraint The child seat may touch the back of touch the back of the front passenger the front passenger seat if the child seat? restraint manufacturer also allows contact.
Page 269 SAFETY LATCH Anchorages (Four-Door Models) Tether Strap Anchorages (Two-Door Models) Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat, near the floor.
Page 270 268 SAFETY Center Seat LATCH: Two Door WARNING! This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat. Center Seat LATCH: Four Door Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in the center seating position.
Page 271 SAFETY move it to its rear-most position to make room for the WARNING! (Continued) child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to Child Restraint System” for typical installation in- allow more room for the child seat. structions. 3.
Page 272 270 SAFETY unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a Belt child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach.
Page 273 SAFETY description in “Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)” under “Occupant Restraint Systems” for additional information on ALR. Please see the table below and the following sections for more information. Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations (Two-Door Models) •...
Page 274 272 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 275 SAFETY 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is For some second row seats, you may need to recline the locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit.
Page 276 274 SAFETY Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether tether anchorage for that seating position, move the Anchorage child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. WARNING! 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.
Page 277: Transporting Pets
SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) child. Use only the anchorage position directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
Page 278: Exhaust Gas
276 SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in • Do not leave children or animals inside parked confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may vehicle in or out of the area.
Page 279: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
SAFETY the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex- driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication immediately. Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in or oil change. Replace as required. “Safety”...
Page 280 278 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake, pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal, prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat •...
Page 281: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
SAFETY Door Latches WARNING! (Continued) Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. • It is recommended to only use mild soap and water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check Fluid Leaks your floor mat has been properly installed and is Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.
Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....283 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .291 ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..283 ▫...
Page 284 282 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING ..... .305 TRAILER TOWING ..... .313 ▫...
Page 285: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission — If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in NEU- inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle.
Page 286: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -22°F Or −30°C)
284 STARTING AND OPERATING Cycle the ignition switch to the START position and release WARNING! (Continued) when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF posi- may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery tion, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal or the battery in another vehicle.
Page 287: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- After Starting erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running decrease as the engine warms up.
Page 288: Parking Brake
286 STARTING AND OPERATING Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After PARKING BRAKE the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake or 90 km/h) are desirable.
Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch WARNING! ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument cluster • Never use the PARK position on an automatic trans- will illuminate. mission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always NOTE: apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard •...
Page 290: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
288 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch injury.
Page 291: Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Shifting listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you or pulling a trailer these recommended up-shift speeds release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal.
Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- • Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears at shifting speeds may cause the engine damage and/or higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal is clutch systems, Any attempt to shift into lower gear pressed.
Page 293: Reverse Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Reverse Shifting CAUTION! (Continued) To shift into REVERSE, bring the vehicle to a complete • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, stop. Press the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. train to stop rotating.
Page 294: Key Ignition Park Interlock
292 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit mission gear selector. • Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle someone or something.
Page 295: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 transmission out of PARK, the ignition must be turned to be made using the Autostick shift control (refer to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the AutoStick in this section). Moving the gear selector to the brake pedal must be pressed.
Page 296 294 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is NOTE: Be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position.
Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- mission gear selector. • Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle verse.
Page 298 296 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position (P). Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other • With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause will not move out of PARK.
Page 299: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Transmission Limp Home Mode 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal Transmission function is monitored electronically for ab- operation. normal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- Mode is activated.
Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING • Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal will generate an vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im- automatic downshift (for improved acceleration) when prove overall vehicle performance. reasonable. • The transmission will automatically downshift as the This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will...
Page 301: Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command- Trac I Or Rock-Trac)
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the gear selector to the Operating Instructions/Precautions right (+) until D is once again displayed in the instrument The transfer case provides four mode positions: cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick mode at any •...
Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event that additional traction is required, the transfer models) that of the 2H or 4H positions at a given road case 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine. rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on to rotate at the same speed.
Page 303: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Shift Positions 4L Position For additional information on the appropriate use of each This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, 4WD system mode position, see the information below: forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 304: Trac-Lok Rear Axle - If Equipped
302 STARTING AND OPERATING transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momen- WARNING! tarily release the accelerator pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case Failure to engage a transfer case position completely lever. can cause transfer case damage or loss of power and vehicle control.
Page 305: Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) - Rubicon Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 This feature will only activate when the following condi- WARNING! tions are met: On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential, • Key in ignition, vehicle in 4L (Low) range. never run the engine with one rear wheel off the •...
Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING This system is controlled by the SWAY BAR switch located WARNING! on the instrument panel (to the left of the steering column). Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard-surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h);...
Page 307: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 NOTE: The stabilizer/sway bar may be torque locked due POWER STEERING to left and right suspension height differences. This condi- The standard power steering system will give you good tion is due to driving surface differences or vehicle loading. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in In order for the stabilizer/sway bar to disconnect/ tight spaces.
Page 308: Power Steering Fluid Check
306 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering with the engine off to prevent injury from moving fluid temperature and it should be avoided when parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 309: To Activate
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Page 310: To Set A Desired Speed
308 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will To Set A Desired Speed continue to increase until the button is released, then the Turn the Speed Control on. When the vehicle has reached new set speed will be established.
Page 311: To Accelerate For Passing
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will To Deactivate continue to decrease until the button is released, then the A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL new set speed will be established. button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the Speed Control without erasing the set Metric Speed (km/h)
Page 312: Refueling The Vehicle
310 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Page 313: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message CAUTION! After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system • Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, tem could result from using an improper fuel filler improperly installed, or damaged.
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi- bottom of the label is your VIN. cle’s GVWR.
Page 315: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Loading CAUTION! The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
Page 316: Common Towing Definitions
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear you in understanding the following information: axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Trailer Sway Control – If Equipped positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue.
Page 318: Trailer Hitch Classification
316 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 319: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door 6,900 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs (91 kg) Sport Model...
Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/ 3.21 Two–Door 7,000 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs (91 kg) Automatic Sahara Model (3 175 kg)
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/Manual 3.73 Four–Door 8,900 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Sport Model (4 037 kg) (2.97 sq m) (1 587 kg)
Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/ 3.73 Four–Door 9,000 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Sahara Model (4 082 kg) (2.97 sq m)
Page 323: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Trailer And Tongue Weight NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must your bumper or trailer hitch.
Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should This could cause inadequate braking and possible per- be of adequate capacity.
Page 325: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch to the following illustration.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick — If Equipped Cooling System • When using the AutoStick shift control, select the high- To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat- est gear that allows for adequate performance and ing, take the following actions: avoids frequent downshifts.
Page 327: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK. • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL [N]).
Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! (Continued) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the recreational towing. ground, or OFF the ground (using a vehicle trailer). • Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this WARNING! vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the transfer case.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. CAUTION! 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmis- 3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or sion is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.
Page 330: Driving Tips
328 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Press and hold the brake pedal. DRIVING TIPS 7. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. On-Road Driving Tips Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a nar- 8. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. rower track to make them capable of performing in a wide NOTE: When shifting the transfer case out of NEUTRAL variety of off-road applications.
Page 331: Off Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Off Road Driving Tips Side Step Removal — If Equipped NOTE: Prior to off-road usage, the side steps should be removed to prevent damage if so equipped. 1. Remove the two nuts from the bodyside. Underside Bolt 3.
Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING or braking. In most cases, there are no road signs, posted where additional low speed pulling power is needed. speed limits or signal lights. Therefore, you will need to use Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be your own good judgment on what is safe and what is not.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 lost. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your steering Sand wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and forth, Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire while still applying throttle.
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) safe distance in front of you where they can see the obstacle, watch your tires and undercarriage, and guide While driving off-road, you will encounter many types of you through. terrain.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 large obstacle with steep sides at an angle great enough to CAUTION! put the vehicle at risk of a rollover. If you get caught in a rut, dig a small trench to the right or left at a 45-degree Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter angle ahead of the front tires.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Climbing constant throttle and apply more power as you start up the hill. Do not race forward into a steep grade; the abrupt Hill climbing requires good judgment and a good under- change of grade could cause you to lose control. If the front standing of your abilities and your vehicle’s limitations.
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Is there plenty of distance at the base of the hill to regain WARNING! control if the vehicle descends to fast? If you feel confident in your ability to proceed, then make sure you are in 4L Driving across an incline increases the risk of a roll- (Low) and proceed with caution.
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water CAUTION! Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water. • Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfer Water crossings should be avoided, if possible, and only be case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive attempted when necessary in a safe, responsible manner.
Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 vehicle will sink in, effectively increasing the water level on downstream, sweeping it out of control. Even in very the vehicle. Be sure to consider this when determining the shallow water, a high current can still wash the dirt out depth and the ability to safely cross.
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can WARNING! get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
Page 341 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....355 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .340 ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....357 BULB REPLACEMENT .
Page 342: Hazard Warning Flashers
340 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS This is an emergency warning system and it should not be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for instrument panel below the climate controls.
Page 343: Bulb Replacement
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 341 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamps (2) Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps (2) 3157NA Front Side Marker Lamps (2) Fog Lamps PSX24W Rear Stop/Tail/Turn Lamps (2) 3157 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp L.E.D. Backup Lamps (2) 3157 License Lamp NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
Page 344 342 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Remove the lamp from the collar. 3. Turn the socket assembly 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove from housing. Pull the bulb straight from the 7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise. socket to replace. 8.
Page 345 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 343 2. Separate the housing from the body by pushing the CAUTION! lamp inboard while pulling the lamp away from the body. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the 3.
Page 346: Fuses
344 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY FUSES Also, please be aware that when using power outlets for extended periods of time with the engine off may result in vehicle battery discharge. WARNING! • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse.
Page 347: Totally Integrated Power Module
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 345 Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses, and relays. A label that identi- fies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Totally Integrated Power Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse...
Page 348 346 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Green – PZEV Sec Motor/Flex Fuel – If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Wash Relay/Manifold Tuning Valve 30 Amp Pink – Sway Bar – – – 60 Amp Yellow –...
Page 349 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 347 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 25 Amp Clear Power Inverter – If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat –...
Page 350 348 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Climate Control System, Rear View Mirror, Cabin Compartment Node, Transfer Case Switch, Multi-Function Control Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – Ex- port Diesel Only –...
Page 351 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 349 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 15 Amp Blue Wiper Motor Frt, J1962 Diagnostic Feed – 20 Amp Yellow Backup Lamps – 10 Amp Red Airbag Controller, TT EUROPE – 10 Amp Red Powertrain Controller –...
Page 352: Jacking And Tire Changing
350 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear storage WARNING! compartment. • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 353: Spare Tire Removal
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 351 NOTE: Turn the black plastic wing nut counterclockwise to Preparations For Jacking loosen the jack from the storage bin. 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 354: Jacking Instructions
352 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely WARNING! stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help facing the ground. prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: •...
Page 355 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 353 1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 356: Road Tire Installation
354 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. WARNING! 7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Page 357: Jump-Starting
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 355 nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug nut CAUTION! torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifications”. If in doubt about the correct tightness, Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other have them checked with a torque wrench by your booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 authorized dealer or service station.
Page 358 356 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! (Continued) • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and turn the ignition to LOCK.
Page 359: Jump-Starting Procedure
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 357 Jump-Starting Procedure 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. WARNING! Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could WARNING! result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
Page 360: If Your Engine Overheats
358 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in CAUTION! the reverse sequence: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets Disconnecting The Jumper Cables draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not 1.
Page 361: Gear Selector Override
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 359 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE CAUTION! (Continued) If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following off immediately and call for service.
Page 362: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
360 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Page 363: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 361 NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic CAUTION! (Continued) Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode before • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
Page 364 362 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground 4WD MODELS Flat Tow NONE See instructions under “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating”. • Automatic Transmission in PARK • Manual Transmission in gear ( NOT in NEU- TRAL) •...
Page 365: Without The Ignition Key
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 363 Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for detailed instruc- CAUTION! (Continued) tions. • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON/RUN CAUTION! position, not in the LOCK/OFF position. •...
Page 366: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
364 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM WARNING! (EARS) • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident may break, causing serious injury or death. Response System. •...
Page 367 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS ▫ Body Lubrication ..... .385 SCHEDULED SERVICING ....367 ▫...
Page 368 366 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ....417 BODYWORK ......424 ▫...
Page 369: Scheduled Servicing
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 367 SCHEDULED SERVICING Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than indicator system.
Page 370: Maintenance Plan
368 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter • Check windshield washer fluid level •...
Page 371 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 369 Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc...
Page 372 370 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine cool- ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- ing.
Page 373 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 371 Mileage or time passed (which- ever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the follow- ing: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
Page 374: Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
372 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle WARNING! Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle • You can be badly injured working on or around a is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is motor vehicle.
Page 375: Engine Compartment
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 373 ENGINE COMPARTMENT Engine Compartment — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Under Engine Cover) 10 —...
Page 376: Checking Oil Level
374 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Checking Oil Level washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades; this will help blade performance. To ensure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in engine oil level should be checked five minutes after a cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or...
Page 377: Dealer Service
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 375 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with posts and free of corrosion. •...
Page 378: Engine Oil
376 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil WARNING! Identification Symbol You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you This symbol means that the oil has have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you been certified by the American Pe- have any doubt about your ability to perform a service troleum Institute (API).
Page 379: Engine Oil Filter
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 377 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Compart- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters ment”...
Page 380 378 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Be sure to follow the “Severe Duty Conditions” Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal maintenance interval if applicable. 1. Remove the bolts from the air cleaner intake tube. WARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 381 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 379 2. Remove air hose and loosen clean air hose clamp then 3. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. release the spring clips on the air intake cover. Air Cleaner Air Hose Air Cleaner Filter Cover 1 —...
Page 382: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
380 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing 2. Install the air cleaner cover onto the housing assembly assembly. locating tabs. 3. Latch the spring clips and lock the air cleaner cover to the housing assembly and install air hose. 4.
Page 383: Air Conditioner Maintenance
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 381 • Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs) When inspecting accessory drive belts, small cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt from rib to rib, are • Belt slips considered normal. These are not a reason to replace belt. •...
Page 384 382 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If WARNING! Equipped • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning carbon (HFC) that is an ozone-friendly substance. The system.
Page 385 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 383 Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter) WARNING! Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/ RUN mode. With the cabin air filter removed and the blower operating, the blower can contact hands and may propel dirt and debris into your eyes, resulting in personal injury.
Page 386 384 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Air Filter Retaining Tabs Air Filter Access Door Open 1 — Left Retaining Tab 1 — Air Conditioning Filter Access Door 2 — Right Retaining Tab 2 — Air Conditioning Air Filter 5. Open the two air filter access doors. 7.
Page 387: Body Lubrication
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 385 8. Close A/C Air Filter access doors and secure retaining Windshield Wiper Blades tabs. Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a 9. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position. mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 388 386 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • Hardening Or Cracking • Deformation Or Fatigue If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the affected wiper arm or blade with a new unit. Do not attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged. Wiper Blade Removal/Installation CAUTION! Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the...
Page 389 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 387 Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Unlocked Position Wiper Blade Removed From Wiper Arm 1 — Wiper Blade 1 — Wiper Blade 2 — Wiper Arm 2 — Wiper Arm 3 — Release Tab 3 — Release Tab 3.
Page 390 388 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Installing The Front Wipers Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm is 1. Remove the rear wiper arm pivot cap To access the in the full up position. wiper arm nut.
Page 391 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 389 2. To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm, grasp the wiper blade nearest to wiper arm with your right hand. With your left hand hold the wiper arm as you pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm past its stop far enough to unsnap the wiper blade pivot pin from the receptacle on the end of the wiper arm.
Page 392: Exhaust System
390 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 3. Still grasping the wiper blade, move the wiper blade arm with one hand, and apply pressure to the wiper away from the wiper arm to disengage. blade flush with the wiper arm until it snaps into place. 2.
Page 393 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 391 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Page 394: Cooling System
392 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: WARNING! (Continued) • Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in • Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from gear and the vehicle is in motion. the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised.
Page 395 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 393 gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down Selection Of Coolant the face of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the back of Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica- the radiator core. tions” for further information. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, CAUTION! cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the...
Page 396 394 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Please review these recommendations for using Organic CAUTION! (Continued) Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional MS.90032.
Page 397 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 395 NOTE: WARNING! • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant prop- • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add erly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is over- severe internal engine damage.
Page 398 396 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 399: Brake System
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 397 • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a WARNING! minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro- Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi- tection of your engine which contains aluminum com- bly a collision.
Page 400: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
398 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. Specifications”...
Page 401: Transfer Case
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 399 Transfer Case Drain First remove the fill plug (B), then the drain plug (C). The Fluid Level Check recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill plugs The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole is 15 to 25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
Page 402 400 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any trans- CAUTION! mission; only the approved lubricant should be used. Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as CAUTION! the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents.
Page 403 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 401 5. Place the gear selector momentarily into each gear NOTE: position (allowing time for the transmission to fully • The holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if the engage in each position), ending with the transmission actual level is at or above the hole.
Page 404: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
402 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make Frequency Of Fluid Change sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is normal Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of...
Page 405 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 403 Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards.
Page 406 404 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 407 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 405 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located be- hind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 408 406 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Loading And Tire Pressure NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 409 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 407 Tire And Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard in “Vehicle Loading”...
Page 410 408 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit— this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or Metric Example For Load Limit XXX lbs.”...
Page 411 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 409 WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the rec- ommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never over- load them.
Page 412: Tires - General Information
410 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tires — General Information WARNING! (Continued) Tire Pressure • Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and vehicle control. satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Page 413 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 411 Fuel Economy CAUTION! Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always resulting in higher fuel consumption. reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture Tread Wear and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
Page 414 412 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which Radial Ply Tires equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. WARNING! Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on during operation.
Page 415 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 413 Run Flat Tires — If Equipped WARNING! Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or pressure.
Page 416 414 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style. • Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread.
Page 417 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 415 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with or original equipment dealer with any questions you may oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 418: Tire Types
416 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry condi- • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad- tions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. equate speed capability can result in sudden tire If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 419: Spare Tires - If Equipped
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 417 Snow Tires Spare Tires — If Equipped Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
Page 420 418 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire WARNING! (Continued) and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact which apply to your spare.
Page 421: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 419 handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip- Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt, ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. etc., and other road chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on dirt roads.
Page 422: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
420 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels chrome wheels. Do not use any products on Dark Vapor or Black Satin Chrome Wheels. They will permanently dam- CAUTION! age this finish and such damage is not covered by the New If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Black Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 423: Tire Rotation Recommendations
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 421 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tions on the method of installation, operating speed, between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable and conditions for use. Always use the suggested handling.
Page 424: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
422 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE The suggested rotation method is the “rearward-cross” DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM shown in the following diagram. TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manu- facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
Page 425: Temperature Grades
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 423 on wet pavement, as measured under controlled condi- represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt test wheel, than the minimum required by law. and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Page 426: Bodywork
424 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE we recommend you use storage mode for more infor- minimizing the possibility of damage to the compressor mation refer to (“Instrument Cluster Display Menu when the vehicle is put back into operation. Items” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”). CAUTION! •...
Page 427: Body And Underbody Maintenance
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 425 The following maintenance recommendations will enable To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resis- reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To tance built into your vehicle. remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing.
Page 428 426 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, CAUTION! de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such packaged and sealed. as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch •...
Page 429 MOPAR Jeep Soft Glass Win- • It is recommended that the top be free of water prior dow Cleaner or equivalent will safely clean all plastic to opening it.
Page 430: Interiors
428 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 2. When washing, never use hot water or anything stron- equivalent into the zipper slide. Several applications ger than a mild soap. Never use solvents such as alcohol may be required before the zipper comes free. or harsh cleaning agents.
Page 431: Plastic And Coated Parts
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 429 Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses buckles do not work properly. The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care WARNING! must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Page 432: Glass Surfaces
430 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to Glass Surfaces show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye transfer All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with more so than darker colors. The leather is designed to for MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type easy cleaning, and FCA recommends MOPAR total care glass cleaner.
Page 433: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles..435 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..432 ▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ..436 BRAKE SYSTEM .
Page 434: Vehicle Identification Number
432 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the BRAKE SYSTEM left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake sys- outside of the vehicle through the windshield.
Page 435: Torque Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 433 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/Bolt Bolt Size Socket Size 100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) 1/2” x 20 19 mm **Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/ bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Page 436: Fuel Requirements
434 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner 3.6L Engine burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are specifi- This engine is designed to meet all emis- cally blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air sions regulations and provide excellent quality.
Page 437: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 435 gasoline is recommended. Visit www.toptiergas.com for a Problems that result from using gasoline containing more list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers. than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should be void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited War- avoided.
Page 438: Cng And Lp Fuel System Modifications
436 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications Fuel System Cautions Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed CAUTION! natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system compo- Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s nents.
Page 439: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 437 NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control WARNING! (Continued) system can result in civil penalties being assessed against kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a you. garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the Carbon Monoxide Warnings engine running for an extended period.
Page 440: Fluid Capacities
438 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Two Door Models 18.6 Gallons 70 Liters Four Door Models 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/ 10.5 Quarts 9.9 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile...
Page 441: Fluids And Lubricants
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 439 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech- nology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard...
Page 442 440 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as pos- specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- sible. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam- •...
Page 443: Chassis
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 441 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR ATF+4 fluid. Manual Transmission –...
Page 445 MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS ▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect (Satellite) RADIO 130 ......445 Mode .......462 ▫...
Page 446 444 MULTIMEDIA ▫ Regulatory And Safety Information ..467 ▫ Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry ...475 ▫ List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook ..476 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE .
Page 447: Radio 130
MULTIMEDIA RADIO 130 Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume, and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played.
Page 448 446 MULTIMEDIA 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time control knob. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control save time change. knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones.
Page 449: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
MULTIMEDIA within five seconds after pushing the SET/RND button, Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And the station will continue to play but will not be stored into MP3 Audio Play pushbutton memory. NOTE: You may add a second station to each pushbutton by •...
Page 450 448 MULTIMEDIA SEEK Button CAUTION! Push the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 inch (12 cm) discs CD. Push the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of only. The use of other sized discs may damage the the current selection, or return to the beginning of the CD player mechanism.
Page 451: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
MULTIMEDIA SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file normally. UDF and Push this button while the CD is playing to activate Apple HFS formats are not supported.
Page 452 450 MULTIMEDIA writing are most likely multi-session discs. The use of MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) multi-session for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in cation quency (kHz) longer disc loading times. MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, Supported MP3 File Formats Layer 3...
Page 453: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
MULTIMEDIA Playback Of MP3 Files Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start player, or iPod, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to...
Page 454: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
452 MULTIMEDIA RADIO 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume, and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played.
Page 455 MULTIMEDIA If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Uconnect control knob. Push the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to Phone” message will display on the radio screen. save time change.
Page 456 454 MULTIMEDIA Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five sec- time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL onds will allow the program format type to be selected. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type mid-range tones.
Page 457 MULTIMEDIA If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited play and the radio will tune to the preset station. Personality Persnlty SETUP Button Public Public Rhythm and Blues...
Page 458: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
456 MULTIMEDIA within five seconds after pushing the SET/RND button, Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And the station will continue to play but will not be stored into MP3 Audio Play pushbutton memory. NOTE: You may add a second station to each pushbutton by •...
Page 459 MULTIMEDIA SEEK Button CAUTION! Push the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 inch (12 cm) discs CD. Push the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of only. The use of other sized discs may damage the the current selection, or return to the beginning of the CD player mechanism.
Page 460: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
458 MULTIMEDIA SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file normally. UDF and Push this button while the CD is playing to activate Apple HFS formats are not supported.
Page 461 MULTIMEDIA writing are most likely multi-session discs. The use of MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) multi-session for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in cation quency (kHz) longer disc loading times. MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, Supported MP3 File Formats Layer 3 192, 160, 128,...
Page 462: List Button - Cd Mode For Mp3 Play
460 MULTIMEDIA Playback Of MP3 Files pushing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will begin play- ing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). checks all files on the medium.
Page 463: Uconnect (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
MULTIMEDIA NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the kit that contains general information, including how to device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is setup your online listening account. For further informa- not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX tion, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
Page 464: Operating Instructions - Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
462 MULTIMEDIA • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode signal blockage. Push the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio Operating Instructions —...
Page 465 MULTIMEDIA additional three seconds will make the radio display the If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Song Title all of the time (push and hold again to return to (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited normal display).
Page 466: Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) - If Equipped
464 MULTIMEDIA allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into push Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If button memory. The channels stored in SET 2 memory can Equipped be selected by pushing the push button twice. Refer to “Uconnect Phone” in “Multimedia” for further details.
Page 467: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
MULTIMEDIA The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your NOTE: vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent • FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is software updates.
Page 468: Radio Operation
466 MULTIMEDIA The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push- button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left-hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek”...
Page 469: Aux/Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
MULTIMEDIA multiple-disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle, the not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does center button will select the next available CD in the player. not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the an- tenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL —...
Page 470 468 MULTIMEDIA environments, such as aboard airplanes. If you are unsure NOTE: of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authorization • This equipment has been tested and found to comply before turning on the wireless radio. with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 471: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
MULTIMEDIA CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle precautions: communications system. Uconnect Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone* using 1.
Page 472 470 MULTIMEDIA Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone phone can be used with the system at a time.
Page 473: Operation
MULTIMEDIA Voice Command Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the Uconnect Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on certain radios. WARNING! Operation Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws. Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Your attention should be focused on safely operating Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu...
Page 474: Help Command
472 MULTIMEDIA “Phonebook New Entry,” or you can break the com- Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone pound form command into two voice commands: To begin using your Uconnect Phone, you must pair your “Phonebook” and “New Entry.” Please remember, the compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
Page 475: Dial By Saying A Number
MULTIMEDIA • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a • The Uconnect Phone will confirm the phone number priority level between one and seven, with one being the and then dial. The number will appear in the display of highest priority.
Page 476: Phonebook Download - Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
474 MULTIMEDIA • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook phone is accessible. Transfer From Mobile Phone • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect Phone automatically downloads names (text SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s book.
Page 477: Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries
MULTIMEDIA • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, “Home,” “Work,” “Mobile,” or “Other”). This will allow mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, •...
Page 478: List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook
476 MULTIMEDIA To delete a Uconnect phonebook entry using Voice Com- List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook mands: • Push the Phone button to begin. 1. Push the Phone button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Phonebook List Names.”...
Page 479 MULTIMEDIA Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Currently In Progress Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the To make a second call while you are currently on a call, Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if push the Voice Command button and say “Dial”...
Page 480 478 MULTIMEDIA Conference Call 2. To bring the call back from hold, push and hold the Phone button until you hear a single beep. When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold): Redial 1. Push and hold the Phone button until you hear a To redial the last number called from your mobile phone double beep, indicating that the two calls have been...
Page 481: Uconnect Phone Features
MULTIMEDIA the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the NOTE: After every Uconnect Phone language change call on the Uconnect Phone and transfer of the call to the operation, only the language-specific 32-name phonebook mobile phone. is usable. The paired phone name is not language-specific and usable across all languages.
Page 482 480 MULTIMEDIA • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say NOTE: “Towing Assistance.” • The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 483 MULTIMEDIA You can use your Uconnect Phone to access a voice mail the corresponding phone number associated with the system or an automated service, such as a paging service or phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. automated customer service line. Some services require NOTE: immediate response selection.
Page 484 482 MULTIMEDIA To turn confirmation prompts on or off using Voice Com- audio will be played through your vehicles audio system. mand: The Uconnect Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using Voice Command. 1. Push the Phone button to begin.
Page 485: Advanced Phone Connectivity
MULTIMEDIA • When prompted, say “List Phones.” Advanced Phone Connectivity • The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be transferred lowest priority.
Page 486: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
484 MULTIMEDIA • From outside the Uconnect Phone mode (e.g., from radio Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones mode), push and hold the Voice Command button • Push the Phone button to begin. for five seconds until the session begins, or, •...
Page 487 MULTIMEDIA Voice Command NOTE: • Even though the system is designed for users speaking For best performance: in North American English, French, and Spanish accents, • Adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ inch (1 the system may not always work for some. cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and •...
Page 488 486 MULTIMEDIA Far End Audio Performance Voice Text Reply Audio quality is maximized under: Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone. • Low-to-medium blower setting Read Messages: • Low-to-medium vehicle speed • Low road noise If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be •...
Page 489 MULTIMEDIA • You can either say the message you wish to send or say 12. I am on my way “List Messages.” There are 20 preset messages. 13. I’ll be late To send a message, push the Voice Command button 14.
Page 490 488 MULTIMEDIA Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON Uconnect Phone. When this happens, the connection can or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
Page 491 MULTIMEDIA...
Page 492 490 MULTIMEDIA Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) four zero five seven three eight...
Page 493 MULTIMEDIA Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) nine home star (*) language plus (+) list names pound (#) list phones add location mobile mute call mute off cancel new entry confirmation prompts continue other delete pair a phone dial phone pairing pairing download phonebook...
Page 494: General Information
492 MULTIMEDIA VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED Primary Alternate (s) set up phone settings or phone Voice Command System Operation set up towing assistance The Uconnect Voice Command system allows transfer call you to control your AM, FM radio, disk player, USB mass storage class device, iPod family of Uconnect Tutorial devices, Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device, sat-...
Page 495: Commands
MULTIMEDIA NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few seconds, To hear the first available Menu, push the Voice Command the system will present you with a list of options. button and say “Help” or “Main Menu.” If you would like to interrupt the system while it lists Commands options, push the Voice Command...
Page 496 494 MULTIMEDIA In this mode, you can say the following commands: Radio FM • “Radio AM” (to switch to the radio AM mode) To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 497 MULTIMEDIA • “Next Track” (to play the next track) Disc Mode • “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Memo Mode • “Track” (#) (to change the track) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.”...
Page 498: Voice Training
496 MULTIMEDIA Setup Voice Training To switch to system setup, you may say one of the For users experiencing difficulty with the system recogniz- following: ing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. •...
Page 499 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ......498 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 500: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
498 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you.
Page 501: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 499 Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center In Mexico Contact should include the following information: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 • Owner’s name and address Sante Fe C.P. 05109 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Mexico, D.
Page 502: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
500 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech questions about the service contract, call the manufactur- er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800- Impaired (TDD/TTY) 521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English / To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the (800) 387-9983 French).
Page 503: Warranty Information
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 501 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of immediately inform the National Highway Traffic...
Page 504: In Canada
502 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE In Canada Service Manuals If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- should contact the Customer Service Department imme- mation that students and professional technicians need in diately.
Page 505 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 503 Owner’s Manuals These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance proce- dures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. Call toll free at: •...
Page 507 INDEX...
Page 508 506 INDEX About Your Brakes ......432 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ....7 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 509 INDEX 507 Battery.......195, 374 Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ....395 Charging System Light .
Page 510 508 INDEX Clean Air Gasoline ......434 Inspection ......392, 396 Cleaning Points To Remember .
Page 511 INDEX 509 Driving........328 Coolant (Antifreeze) ..... .439 Dual Top.
Page 512 510 INDEX Filters Four Wheel Drive ......299 Air Cleaner ......377 Operation .
Page 513 INDEX 511 Gasoline, Clean Air ......434 Switch ....... . .52 Gasoline (Fuel) .
Page 514: Introduction
512 INDEX Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....58 Automatic Headlights ..... .53 Introduction .
Page 515 INDEX 513 Security Alarm ......200 Mirrors ........49 Service .
Page 516 514 INDEX Filter Disposal ......377 Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...406 Identification Logo .
Page 517 INDEX 515 Radio Operation ......467 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....279 Rear Axle (Differential) .
Page 518 516 INDEX Front Seat ..... . .237, 238, 240 Service Contract ......500 Inspection .
Page 519 INDEX 517 Resume .......309 Synthetic Engine Oil ......377 Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 520 518 INDEX Snow Tires ......417 Transaxle Spare Tire ..... . .351, 417, 418 Autostick .
Page 521 INDEX 519 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....243 Washing Vehicle ......425 Wheel And Wheel Trim .
Page 522: Radio
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.

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