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Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Wrangler 2 0 1 0 OWNE R ’ S MANUAL...
Page 2: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 5: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 6: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet, ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented...
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a control.
Page 8 INTRODUCTION 7...
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- WARNING! erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could dures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
Page 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 General Information ....17 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 11 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....21 Door Locks ......30 To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”...
Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) — Lockout (Four-Door Models Only) ..44 Airbags ......50 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number.
Page 14: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Manual Transmission — If Equipped CAUTION! 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (ACCESSORY) An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. position. Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock 2.
Page 15: To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the engine, and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- slightly in both directions until the lock engages. grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Page 16: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal CAUTION! vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- possible by an authorized dealer.
Page 17: Customer Key Programming
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the 60 seconds.
Page 18: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an signals when activated. The horn will sound, the head- authorized dealer at the time of service to be lights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash repeat- reprogrammed.
Page 19: To Set The Alarm
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Set the Alarm triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors Check the vehicle for tampering.
Page 20: Illuminated Entry
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 ILLUMINATED ENTRY The interior lights will come on when you open any door. The lights will remain on after all of the doors are closed, and then fade to off or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned on.
Page 21: To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock the Doors and Swing Gate 4. Test this feature while outside of the vehicle, by Press and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE trans- once to unlock the driver’s door only, or twice to unlock mitter.
Page 22: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 21
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 1. Press the RKE transmitter LOCK button for 4 to NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing 10 seconds. the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of 2.
Page 23: Programming Additional Transmitters
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK button 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle 2. This device must accept any interference that may be Security Alarm.
Page 24: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply; www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade (screwdriver) to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 25: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Hazard switch off NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED •...
Page 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: To Enter Remote Start Press and release the REMOTE START button • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- •...
Page 27: Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release 1. Grasp the half door window and pull upward. the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped).
Page 28: Upper Half Door Window Installation - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped 1. Grasp the half door window and line up pins into pockets in lower door. 2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully seated.
Page 29: Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push 3. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror on one end (right) of the connector.
Page 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward. 4. Unplug the wiring harness connector. 3. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push B-pillar.
Page 31: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks The front (two-door models) and rear doors (four-door models) are equipped with a rocker-type interior door lock. To lock the door when leaving your vehicle, press the LOCK position and close the door. 5.
Page 32: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle is used to lock or unlock the doors, swing gate, and console storage. WARNING! • For personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 33: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. WARNING! (Continued) 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming number of reasons.
Page 34: Automatic Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: Use the “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” Automatic Door Locks Programming feature in accordance with local laws. The “Automatic Door Locks” feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power 1.
Page 35: Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows — If Equipped The power window switches are located on the instru- ment panel center stack (below the radio). The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window.
Page 36: Rear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 console. To disable the window controls, press the win- Rear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only) dow lockout button downward. To enable the window The rear passenger window switches are located on the controls, press the window lockout button upward.
Page 37: Wind Buffeting
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down in certain open or partially open posi- tions.
Page 38: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- CAUTION! Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the • Supplemental Side Seat Airbags — if equipped rear flip-up window, as damage to the blade will •...
Page 39 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer infant and child restraint systems.
Page 40: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! (Continued) inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your be belted at all times.
Page 41 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 43 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
Page 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 45: Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout (Four-Door Models Only)
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout WARNING! (Four-Door Models Only) This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a the 60% rear seatback is not fully latched. This prevents lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in someone from wearing the rear center lap/shoulder belt the fully upright and locked position when occupied.
Page 46: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 47: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraint” section. Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If The chart below defines the type of feature for each Equipped seating position. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked.
Page 48: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is belt placement by the occupant.
Page 49: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Page 50: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt WARNING! across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the Using a seat belt extender when not needed can abdomen.
Page 51: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs) - Airbags
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel.
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also labeled SRS.
Page 53 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do • No objects should be placed over or near the not attach cupholders or any other objects on or airbag on the instrument panel, because any such around the door.
Page 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 improved protection for the driver and front passenger. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occu- seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat pant protection.
Page 55 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the • If the vehicle has side airbags, they also need room Customer Center.
Page 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Front and Side Impact Sensors The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
Page 57 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic WARNING! parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. If the key is in the LOCK Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to...
Page 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 millisec- The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of onds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START your eyes.
Page 59 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like If a Deployment Occurs The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the deployment. process that generates the non-toxic gas used for airbag inflation.
Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as WARNING! the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, •...
Page 61 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Comes on for any period of time while driving. WARNING! (Continued) Event Data Recorder (EDR) • You need proper knee impact protection in a In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to collision.
Page 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- provided to the custodial entity upon request. General plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash about the possible causes of crashes and associated...
Page 63: Child Restraint
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Data parameters that are recorded: Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in electronically-controlled safety systems, including the the rear seats, rather than in the front.
Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the WARNING! vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats often In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 65 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that WARNING! you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you • Improper installation can lead to failure of an will use it before you buy it. infant or child restraint.
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, refer to vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. “Automatic Locking Mode”.
Page 67 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and WARNING! a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower increased head motion and possible injury to the and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the child.
Page 69 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be child restraint belt path and then buckle it.
Page 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the located at the rear of the seat cushion where it LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard meets the seatback, and are visible when you position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the...
Page 71 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Latch Anchorages (Four-Door Models) Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models) In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.
Page 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
Page 73 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE description under “Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Posi- WARNING! tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi- tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a Improper installation of a child restraint to the cinching latch plate.
Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. To attach a Child Restraint tether strap: Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models) Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the...
Page 75 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and WARNING! pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle increased head motion and possible injury to the again.
Page 76: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 A new engine may consume some oil during its first few ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Page 77: Exhaust Gas
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined WARNING! (Continued) areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your out of the area.
Page 78: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 79: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches the Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......84 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™...
Page 81 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lights ......132 —...
Page 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Windshield Wiper Operation ... . 138 Electrical Power Outlet ....146 Intermittent Wiper System .
Page 83 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Freedom Top™ Storage Bag ... . . 159 Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top ..179 Front Panel(s) Installation ....163 Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top .
Page 84: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Opening The Sunrider ....232 Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars ......239 Closing The Sunrider .
Page 85: Mirrors
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 86: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Outside Mirrors WARNING! To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
Page 87: Vanity Mirrors
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vanity Mirrors Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Vanity mirrors are located on the sun visors. To use the Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- mirrors, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror vehicle communications system.
Page 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 • www.jeep.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in • or call 1–877–855–8400 English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 89: Operation
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from Actual button location may vary with the ra- the Uconnect™ Phone such as CELL or caller ID on dio. The individual buttons are described in the certain radios.
Page 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the Uconnect™ Phone from idle, simply press combined form of the voice command is given. You button and follow the audible prompts for can also break the commands into parts and say each directions.
Page 91 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect™ Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular •...
Page 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 • The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect™...
Page 93 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow Transfer From Cellular Phone you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, entry, if desired.
Page 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Phonebook Download — Single Entry loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest If equipped and supported by your phone, Uconnect™ downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Phone allows the user to download entries from their able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available phone via Bluetooth .
Page 95 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they • Press the button to begin. are already connected to any system via Bluetooth , • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say and you may see a message on the phone display that Phonebook Edit.
Page 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 cellular and a home number, but you can add ”John from the list, press the button while the Doe’s” work number later using the Phonebook Edit Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say feature.
Page 97: Phone Call Features
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you • To call one of the names in the list, press the wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. button during the playing of the desired name, and say Call.
Page 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress only answer an incoming call or ignore it. When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Uconnect™...
Page 99 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Toggling Between Calls press and hold the button until you hear a double If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into press the button until you hear a single beep, one conference call.
Page 100: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can was dialed from your cellular phone. continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the from the Uconnect™...
Page 101 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete • Press the button to begin. the language selection. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and Emergency and the Uconnect™...
Page 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your NOTE: • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cellular phone directly. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- WARNING!
Page 103 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Mail Calling your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to Working press the button and say, 3 7 4 6 # Send. Saying with Automated Systems.
Page 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say out settings that are too short and may not allow the Setup Confirmations. The Uconnect™ Phone will use of this feature.
Page 105: Advanced Phone Connectivity
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone: audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same • Press the button. as if you dial the number using Voice Command. •...
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Select Another Cellular Phone connection between a Uconnect™ Phone paired cellular This feature allows you to select and start using another phone and the Uconnect™ Phone, follow the instructions phone paired with the Uconnect™...
Page 107: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this Setup Phone Pairing. training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: •...
Page 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • Performance is maximized under: This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. • low-to-medium blower setting, To restore the Voice Command system to factory default •...
Page 109 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is Phone Far End Audio Performance not in motion is recommended. • Audio quality is maximized under: • It is not recommended to store similar sounding •...
Page 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced Power-Up by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you •...
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Page 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 115 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up phone settings or phone set up mute off towing assistance...
Page 116: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Take care to speak into the Voice Interface General Information NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 117 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are seconds, the system will present you with a list of listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the options.
Page 118: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 In this mode, you can say the following commands: Commands The Voice Command system understands two types of • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all •...
Page 119 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In − “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
Page 121: Voice Training
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice SEATS Command button first and wait for the beep Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe before speaking the “Barge In”...
Page 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
Page 123: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Front Seatback Recline The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the ratcheting handle, located on the outboard side of the the desired position and release the handle.
Page 124: Front Easy Entry Seats - Two Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seatbelt and be seriously or fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Page 125: Head Restraints
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • If equipped with combination lever the seatback will return to its first locked position. The recliner handle will have to be actuated to adjust the seatback to the desired reclined position. •...
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head To remove the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the large restraint to it’s highest position, push in both buttons at button, located on the base of the head restraint, and the base of each head restraint rod, and simultaneously push downward on the head restraint.
Page 127: Fold And Tumble Rear Seat - Two Door Models
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the head restraint, insert the head restraint rods Fold and Tumble Rear Seat — Two Door Models into each guide, apply pressure down on the headrest NOTE: until the head restraint reaches the first lock position, •...
Page 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Rear Seat Release Folding Rear Seat 2. Slowly flip the entire seat forward. 3. Return the seat to the normal position. 4. Raise the rear seatback using the assist strap and firmly lock the seat into position.
Page 129: Removing The Rear Seat - Two Door Models
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing the Rear Seat — Two Door Models WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed.
Page 130: Replacing The Rear Seat - Two Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 4. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull Replacing the Rear Seat — Two Door Models the seat out and away from the lower bracket. Reverse the steps for removing the seat. 5.
Page 131 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Fold Down the Rear Seat • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and reposition the front seat to its mid-track position. pull it toward you until the seatback releases.
Page 132: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 To Raise the Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference Release both the hood latches. from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Page 133: Lights
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood panel and place it in the retaining clip. Lower the hood slowly. Secure both of the hood latches. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle.
Page 134: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Headlights and Parking Lights NOTE: • Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to conditions.
Page 135: Turn Signals
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF 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 on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 136: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 137: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped detent to turn on the interior lighting. The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the vehicle has been driven approximately 3 ft (1 m).
Page 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Cargo Lamp The courtesy and dome lights will turn on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN- LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 139: Windshield Wipers And Washers
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are low-speed wiper operation.
Page 140: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 CAUTION! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
Page 141: Mist Feature
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn off. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
Page 142: Tilt Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired.
Page 143: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
Page 144: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 simultaneously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- WARNING! trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on vehicle set speed.
Page 145: To Deactivate
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the Electronic (1.6 km/h) speed increase. Each time the Electronic Speed Control lever toward you, or normal brake or Speed Control lever is tapped, speed increases so that clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever three times...
Page 146: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may need Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed loss. speed up and down hills.
Page 147: Electrical Power Outlet
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power outlets that can provide power for accessories designed for use with the standard power outlet adapters. The power outlet, located in the lower portion of the instrument panel, has a snap-on plastic cap so that it can be covered when not in use.
Page 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 149: Cupholders
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders The front cupholders are located in the center console. Front Cupholders NOTE: The front cupholder insert is removable for cleaning.
Page 150: Rear Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Rear Cupholders STORAGE The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center Console Storage Compartment console. To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the ignition key and turn. To open the storage compartment, press the latch and lift the cover.
Page 151: Rear Storage Compartment
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Storage Compartment The rear storage compartment cover is held by a spring- loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage com- partment cover, use the following procedure: NOTE: The rear storage compartment latch should not be used as cargo tie-down.
Page 152: Removing The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • Two rear swing gate brackets hard top are to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- soft top.
Page 153 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from the left and right metal pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a clean, dry location. 6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top —...
Page 154: Installing The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Installing the Soft Top Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal” NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set in this section. up only.
Page 155 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the sports bar with the four screws that were removed bows facing upward.
Page 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 CAUTION! Torx head driver. Secure them until they are snug, being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over- Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the tighten.
Page 157: Freedom Top™ Three-Piece Modular Hard Top - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FREEDOM TOP™ THREE-PIECE MODULAR CAUTION! HARD TOP — IF EQUIPPED Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior CAUTION! water damage, stains or mildew: • It is recommended that the top be free of water •...
Page 158: Front Panel(S) Removal
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Front Panel(s) Removal NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing right panel. 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side. 2. Turn the rear fasteners (knobs) (located on the over- head speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can be removed.
Page 159 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoul- of the roof panel. der belt anchorage).
Page 160: Freedom Top™ Storage Bag
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the Freedom Top™ Storage Bag windshield. Your vehicle comes with a Freedom Top™ storage bag that allows you to store your Freedom Top™ panels. The storage bag contains two compartments and fits behind the rear seat.
Page 161 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is latches facing downward. laying flat). Secure the Velcro, located at the center of the divider.
Page 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Insert the left-side Freedom panel into the bag with the Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed. latches facing upward. NOTE: Ensure the front Freedom panel latch is closed prior to inserting the panel into the bag.
Page 163 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag) Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks and through the loops. 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 164: Front Panel(S) Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and Front Panel(s) Installation loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to NOTE: Set the panels on the windshield frame so that tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat.
Page 165: Front Panel(S) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Panel(s) Installation with Rear Hard Top NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly Removed to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the 1.
Page 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a the vehicle.
Page 167: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle 79
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Release the red locking tab by pushing upward. NOTE: If necessary, pliers can be used to lightly squeeze grips while disconnecting the washer hose. 8. To remove the wiring harness press the side tab and pull to disconnect.
Page 168: Rear Hard Top Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose Rear Hard Top Installation connector and pull. NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the hard top.
Page 169: Door Frame
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DOOR FRAME CAUTION! (Continued) • Careless handling and storage of the removable WARNING! door frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door to leak into the vehicle’s interior. frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that •...
Page 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame. 3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle. WARNING! Use both hands to remove the door frames.
Page 171: Door Frame Installation - Two-Door Models
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Installation — Two-Door Models 1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, behind the door opening. WARNING! Never store the door frames in your vehicle.
Page 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 3. After the door frame pin has been set into the body 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both side hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the knobs.
Page 173: Door Frame Removal - Four-Door Models
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Removal — Four-Door Models WARNING! 1. Unscrew and remove the two forward most door Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door frame attachment knobs. frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used.
Page 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 3. Pull the frame toward you with your front hand to 5. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the remove the frame from the vehicle. upper front of the rear door frame. Pull the frame toward you with your rear hand to remove the frame from the 4.
Page 175: Door Frame Installation - Four-Door Models
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Screw the knob back into the door frame and fold for WARNING! storage. Store in a secure location. Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause personal injury.
Page 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal 4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to hold the sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to door rail in position.
Page 177 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in the 6. Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front rubber seal at the top of the windshield. Then, clip the knob (long knob). Then, install the middle knob (short front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that knob) through the front and rear door frames and screw the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the...
Page 178: Soft Top - Two Door Models
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top SOFT TOP — TWO DOOR MODELS Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and tional videos.
Page 179 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models” • The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further infor- only for protection against the elements. Do not mation.
Page 180: Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 CAUTION! (Continued) • Careless handling and storage of the soft top may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicle’s interior. • The soft top must be positioned properly to ensure sealing.
Page 181 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 3. Release the Sunrider latch (both sides).
Page 182: Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 4. Open the swing gate and lower the top. 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider latches (another person may be needed to help NOTE: Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the with this operation).
Page 183 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Engage header latches.
Page 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 3. Install rear corner panels. 4. Install side and back windows.
Page 185: Lowering The Soft Top
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lowering The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Quarter Window 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Check Strap 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
Page 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 187 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 3. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft loops on the windshield. top.
Page 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 189 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear 9. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body edge of the side window. side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. 7.
Page 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 10. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so 11. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed that they rest on top of the soft top. unless the hard top is being installed.
Page 191 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. Completely release the latches from the loops on the 13. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipped with the Sunrider link (Sunrider Models only). the Sunrider package, proceed to Step 15.
Page 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 14. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sun- NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- rider Models only). tion. 15. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light.
Page 193: Raising The Soft Top
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the Raising the Soft Top bows and as far inward as possible. This will keep any 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle.
Page 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the 5. Make sure the Sunrider bracket on the side bows side bow and the 2–bow (middle bow) up and over the latches to the door rails (Sunrider Models only).
Page 195 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each 7. 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 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 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 197 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- 11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Page 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 12. 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.
Page 199 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 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. 15.
Page 201 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the 18. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to swing gate brackets. their secured position. 17. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel.
Page 202: Soft Top (Four-Door Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top SOFT TOP (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) Please visit the owner’s section of Jeep.com for instruc- fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and tional videos.
Page 203 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not lower the top with the windows installed. • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window Window and top damage may occur. curtain up unless the side curtains are also open. •...
Page 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 NOTE: Do not remove any of the three attachment CAUTION! knobs 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 205: Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Quick Steps for Lowering the Soft Top 2. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 1. Remove the side and back windows.
Page 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 3. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear.
Page 207 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Release Sunrider latch (both sides). NOTE: Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. 5. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
Page 208: Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 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 209 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Install rear corner panels. 3. Rotate the header forward.
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 4. Engage the header latches. 5. Install the side and back windows.
Page 211: Folding Down The Soft Top
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 5 —...
Page 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 213 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 3. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft on the windshield frame. top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
Page 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 4. Open the swing gate. corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 215 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear 9. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body edge of the side window. side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. 7.
Page 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 10. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft 11. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed top. unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage.
Page 217 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift 13. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the the top. fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.
Page 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 14. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as 15. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two above the front of the rear door.
Page 219 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted tion. brake light. Grasp the folded side bows and slide the top along the door frame track to the rear door frame.
Page 220: Putting Up The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 19. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro straps 20. Close the front header latches. provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the 21. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door strap around the side bows and through the slot on the Frame”...
Page 221 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the 5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door rear door frames. frame tracks and slide the top forward. NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- tion.
Page 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider locking 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear side bow until it rests on the windshield frame.
Page 223 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 11. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow). channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 225 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- 13. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door porarily by attaching it to the Velcro in the upper rear channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and corner.
Page 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 14. 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 227 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 16. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. swing gate brackets. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage.
Page 229: Sunrider (Two-Door Models) - If Equipped
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 20. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF their secured position. 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.
Page 230: Opening The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 3. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. Opening the Sunrider 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.
Page 231 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 232: Closing The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Closing the Sunrider SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. CAUTION! 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of the Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a vehicle.
Page 233: Opening The Sunrider
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening the Sunrider 3. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.
Page 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 4. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest 5. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown. the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds.
Page 235: Closing The Sunrider
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. 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 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as WARNING! (Continued) the task that required their removal is completed and • Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your securely fastened, either up or down.
Page 237: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side Bars 1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual. NOTE: To assist in properly reinstalling side bars, mark the original locations prior to removing. 2.
Page 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 7. Remove the one hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the CAUTION! plastic trim on the bottom side of the side bar, one hex bolt (13 mm) on the side of the side bar, and one hex bolt Do not remove the head impact foam from the side (13 mm) on top of the side bar.
Page 239 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the WARNING! six black round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx head driver) on each side of the base of the You or others could be injured if you carry the side windshield.
Page 240: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 12. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the rubber hood bumpers. 13. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the windshield in place.
Page 241 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Attach the front of the side bar to the windshield 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black frame. round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx head driver) on each side of the base of the windshield. •...
Page 242: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Rotate the switch upward to the “On” position will REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY activate the rear wiper. Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped A rotary ring switch on the control lever (located on the Rotate the switch upward to the “washer”...
Page 243: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped CAUTION! The rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster. the heating elements: •...
Page 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....246 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ..269 Instrument Cluster ....247 Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, Instrument Cluster Descriptions .
Page 245 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — Notes On Playing MP3 Files ... . 294 AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..297 NAV —...
Page 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ....314 Identification Number (ESN/SID) ..310 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ..315 Selecting Uconnect™...
Page 247: Instrument Panel Features
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Power Outlet 3 — Horn 8 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Radio 9 — Auxiliary Power Outlet / Cigar Lighter 5 —...
Page 248: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 249: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- 1. Fuel Gauge rized dealer. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the Procedures”...
Page 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 6. Front Axle Lock Indicator — If Equipped 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light Indicates when the front axle lock has been This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The activated. light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started, if the bulb does not come on, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Page 251 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL headlights or park lights are left on, the high beam the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying indicator light will remain illuminated and a chime will the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during sound.
Page 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
Page 253 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Airbag Warning Light CAUTION! This indicator lights and remains lit for six to eight seconds when the ignition is first turned Do not operate the engine with the tachometer on. If the light does not come on for six to eight pointer in the red area.
Page 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 18. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 255 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle Indicator) Button has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Press this button to change the display from odometer to vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should either of the two trip odometer settings or the “ECO”...
Page 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
Page 257: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 243
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 24. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area Vehicle Odometer Messages The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has When the appropriate conditions exist, the following been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip odometer messages will display: mileage.
Page 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO-ON (e.g., snow plowing, off- road operation). If this “HOT- depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. Press the OIL” message turns on, stop the vehicle and run the Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) engine at idle or faster, with the transmission in NEU- button to change the display from odometer to either of...
Page 259 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL gASCAP in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a the next scheduled oil change interval.
Page 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you power or severe catalytic converter damage.
Page 261 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during ac- WARNING! celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 warning light comes on continuously with the engine 27. O/D (Overdrive) Off Indicator Light This light will illuminate when the O/D OFF running, a malfunction has been detected in either the button has been selected and overdrive has been ESP or the BAS system.
Page 263 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will This light informs you of a problem with the come on when the ignition is first turned ON and remain Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 264: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF Control Buttons EQUIPPED NOTE: The system will display the last known outside The Compass/Trip Computer is located in the instru- temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to ment cluster.
Page 265: Trip Conditions
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The following trip displays can be reset or changed: Trip Odometer (ODO) / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped • AVG ECO (changes to present fuel economy) This display shows the distance traveled since the last •...
Page 266: Compass/Temperature Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO-ON WARNING! depending on driving habits and vehicle usage. Even if the display still reads a few degrees above Compass/Temperature Display 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler in woods or on bridges.
Page 267 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell Manual Compass Calibration phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) NOTE: Before attempting a manual compass calibra- should be kept away from the top of the instrument tion, the engine must be running and the transmission panel.
Page 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 3. Manual compass calibration has been initiated. Drive Setting the Compass Variance the vehicle slowly in one or more circles under 5 mph Refer to the variance map for the correct compass vari- (8 km/h) in an area free from large metal objects until the ance zone.
Page 269 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The U.S./Metric display will change from En- Outside Temperature glish to Metric or Metric to English before the VAR If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the symbol appears, however, it will revert back to its display will show 131°F (55°C).
Page 270: Media Center 230 (Req) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 271 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
Page 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons will begin to blink. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 273 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third MUSIC TYPE Button time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds.
Page 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft College College Soft Rock Soft Rck Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information...
Page 275 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between subtitles to different subtitle languages that are the following items: available on the disc (if equipped). •...
Page 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if language supported by disc). If you want to select a equipped). language not listed, then scroll down and select other. Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ •...
Page 277 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU to select the number and then push to select. button on the remote control to select desired title to play. Subtitles —...
Page 278: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
Page 279 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...
Page 280: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 SCAN Button (CD MODE) Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD currently playing. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the TIME Button (CD MODE) following restrictions.
Page 281 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc.
Page 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Specification Frequency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...
Page 283: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 284: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 283
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Command System No function. (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Command” in “Understand- EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) ing The Features Of Your Vehicle”. No function. For Uconnect™...
Page 285: Media Center 730N/430 (Rer/Ren/Rbz) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And Cd/Dvd/Hdd/ Nav - If Equipped
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment DTS™ System (VES)™ (If Equipped) DTS™ and DTS™ 2.0 are trademarks of Digital The- Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™ ater Systems, Inc. Guide.” MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — Dolby AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —...
Page 286: Operating Instructions - Voice Command System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- For the radio, refer to “Voice Command” in “Understand- played.
Page 287: Clock Setting Procedure - Rer/Ren Radio
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The Changing the Time Zone clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 1. Turn on the radio. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in 2.
Page 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and downward is displayed.
Page 289 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. When selected, this feature will display the time of day 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the on the touch screen when the radio is turned off.
Page 290: Media Center 130 (Res) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
Page 291 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ will remain tuned to the new station until you make SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control another selection.
Page 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
Page 293: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 295: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Press this button to change the display from a large CD Play. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes on Playing MP3 Files RW/FF The radio can play MP3 files;...
Page 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
Page 297 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rate.
Page 298: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
Page 299: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 301 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to 16-Digit Character Program Type exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Display Classic Rock Cls Rock MUSIC TYPE Button College College Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds.
Page 303 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Soft Soft • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rock Soft Rck you to set the clock.
Page 304: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Buttons 1 - 6 station and press and release that button. If a button is These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM RND button, the station will continue to play but will not...
Page 305 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 306: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on AM/FM Button convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD.
Page 307 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
Page 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 309: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the by the following: next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). •...
Page 310: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which Equipped) allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s Features If Your Vehicle”.
Page 311: System Activation
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated and you ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
Page 312: Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Next, turn the knob surrounding the joystick in the center Reception Quality of the radio to scroll to Subscription, and then press and Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the release the joystick. All of the ESNs that apply to your following reasons: vehicle will display.
Page 313 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons INFO Button — REU Radio Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Pressing the INFO button will display information about channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if available).
Page 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SETUP Button type. Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 315: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press System (VES)™ (If Equipped) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES)™...
Page 316: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. CLIMATE CONTROLS 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become Manual Heater Only too high. The controls for the heating/ventilation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- controls can be set to obtain the desired interior condi- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective...
Page 317 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the The mode control allows you upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer to choose from several pat- air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved terns of air distribution as comfort during sunny but cool conditions.
Page 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side climate controls will not function during Remote Start window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield position.
Page 319: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System - If Equipped
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If The instrument panel features four airflow registers. Two Equipped registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- panel and two are located in the center of the instrument lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary panel.
Page 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Page 321 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems Use this control to regulate the lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- amount of air forced through the denser: located in front of the radiator, for an accumula- system in any mode you select.
Page 322: Air Conditioning
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 NOTE: Continuous use of the “Recirculation” mode Air Conditioning may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may Normal Operation occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. Press this button to engage the air In cold or damp weather, the use of the “Recirculation”...
Page 323: Operating Tips
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MAX A/C Operating Tips For maximum cooling, select ei- Window Fogging ther the Panel or Bi-Level position Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside using the mode control. Then, the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool press the “A/C”...
Page 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Winter Operation Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the Summer Operation windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high...
Page 326: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....329 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..333 Manual Transmission –...
Page 327 326 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission With Overdrive ..339 Side Step Removal – If Equipped ..352 Four–Wheel Drive Operation (Command- The Basics Of Off-Road Driving ..353 Trac I Or Rock-Trac ) —...
Page 328 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Anti-Lock Brake System ....369 Tire Terminology And Definitions ..389 Electronic Brake Control System ... 371 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .
Page 329 328 STARTING AND OPERATING Base System ......404 Vehicle Loading ..... . 414 General Information .
Page 330: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission – If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU- inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle.
Page 331: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Tip Start Feature – Automatic Transmission Only Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or Turn the ignition switch to the START position and PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any release it as soon as the starter engages.
Page 332: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 If Engine Fails to Start Without Tip Start – Manual Transmission Only If the engine fails to start after you have followed the WARNING! “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all •...
Page 333: After Starting
332 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15– CAUTION! second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex- To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- treme Cold Weather”...
Page 334: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 WARNING! CAUTION! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the cause electrocution.
Page 335: Shifting
334 STARTING AND OPERATING You should always use 1st gear when starting from a standing position if under heavy load or when pulling a trailer. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart.
Page 336: Downshifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Downshifting CAUTION! Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift recommended to preserve brakes when driving down one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine steep hills.
Page 337: Reverse Shifting
336 STARTING AND OPERATING The “knock-over” prevents the driver from accidentally Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH entering the REVERSE shift area and warns the driver (KM/H) that they are about to shift the transmission into RE- Gear VERSE. Due to this feature, a slow shift to REVERSE can Selec- 6 to 5 5 to 4...
Page 338: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Key Ignition Park Interlock CAUTION! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK into any forward gear when the engine is above prior to rotating the key to the LOCK position.
Page 339: Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
338 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal pressed. To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following steps: 1.
Page 340: Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Automatic Transmission with Overdrive Gear Ranges Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE (or from P or NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-10°F (-23°C) R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be released and the vehicle is stopped.
Page 341 340 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL WARNING! This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for longed periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must the parking brake.
Page 342 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 • The shift lever is in DRIVE. • The O/D OFF switch has not been activated. • Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h). When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using Overdrive, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy load conditions (for example, in hilly terrain, strong head winds, or trailer towing), turning off over- drive will improve performance and extend transmission...
Page 343 342 STARTING AND OPERATING second time restores the Overdrive function. The lockout CAUTION! feature is useful when towing a trailer or carrying a • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you heavy load. must turn the ignition from LOCK so the steering 2 (Second) wheel and shift lever are released.
Page 344: Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac I Or Rock-Trac ) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • 4L (Four-wheel drive low range) Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ- ent feeling or response during normal operation in high gear.
Page 345 344 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event that additional traction is required, the driveshaft speeds must be equal for a shift to take place. transfer case 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and can cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 346: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 4H Position WARNING! This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same You or others could be injured if you leave the speed. This range (4H) provides additional traction for vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N loose, slippery road surfaces and should not be used on (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the...
Page 347: Shifting Procedure
346 STARTING AND OPERATING speed. This range (4L) provides additional traction and 4H to 4L or 4L to 4H maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift only.
Page 348: Trac-Lok Rear Axle - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Trac-Lok is especially helpful during slippery driving WARNING! conditions. With both rear wheels on a slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator will supply maxi- Failure to engage a position completely can cause mum traction. transfer case damage or loss of power and vehicle control.
Page 349: Axle Lock (Tru-Lok ) - Rubicon Models
348 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle speed should be 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOK ) — RUBICON MODELS The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower switch To activate the system, press the bottom of the AXLE bank (below the climate controls).
Page 350: Rear Axle Lock (Four-Wheel Drive Non-Rubicon Models) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 The rear axle lock will disengage if the vehicle is taken REAR AXLE LOCK (FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE NON-RUBICON MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED out of 4L (Low) range, or the ignition switch is turned to The REAR AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower the LOCK position.
Page 351 350 STARTING AND OPERATING when activation conditions are not met. The stabilizer/ sway bar should remain in on-road mode during normal driving conditions. WARNING! Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard-surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h);...
Page 352: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4H WARNING! or 4L and press the SWAY BAR switch to obtain the off-road position. Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to on-road in “Starting and Operating”...
Page 353: Off-Road Driving Tips
352 STARTING AND OPERATING An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- rily in off-road conditions.
Page 354: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden accelerations, turns or braking.
Page 355: When To Use 4L (Low) Range
354 STARTING AND OPERATING using light brake pressure with light throttle will keep the WARNING! vehicle from jerking or lurching. This technique is also used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on a Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down steep incline.
Page 356 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 entering any mud hole, get out and determine how deep CAUTION! it is, if there are any hidden obstacles and if the vehicle can be safely recovered if stuck. On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high engine RPM or vehicle speeds, because engine brak- Sand ing may cause skidding and loss of control.
Page 357: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
356 STARTING AND OPERATING forward until it makes contact with the object. Apply the CAUTION! throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and ease the vehicle up and over the object. Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure.
Page 358 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 vehicle’s mobility. Approach these obstacles at a 45- Crossing Large Rocks When approaching large rocks, choose a path which degree angle and let each tire go through the obstacle ensures you drive over the largest of them with your independently.
Page 359: Hill Climbing
358 STARTING AND OPERATING on top of the log while the other just starts to climb the of the high point when you let the vehicle down. You can log. While climbing the log, modulate your brake and also try rocking the vehicle or winching the vehicle off accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your the object.
Page 360 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you Before Climbing A Steep Hill As you approach a hill, consider its grade or steepness. approach the crest of the hill, ease off the throttle and Determine if it is too steep.
Page 361 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Downhill Driving Across an Incline Before driving down a steep hill, you need to determine If at all possible, avoid driving across an incline. If it is if it is too steep for a safe descent. What is the surface necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities.
Page 362: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 engine braking to control the descent and apply your designated and approved. You should tread lightly and brakes, if necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock. avoid damage to the environment. You should know your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if WARNING! something goes wrong.
Page 363 362 STARTING AND OPERATING waters; check for hidden obstacles. Make sure you will not CAUTION! be intruding on any wildlife, and you can recover the • Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, trans- vehicle if necessary. The key to a safe crossing is the water depth, current and bottom conditions.
Page 364: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 the slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle down- CAUTION! stream and out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- Before you proceed, determine the speed of the current, tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator.
Page 365 364 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, brake ro- your vehicle ready when you need it.
Page 366: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Continued operation with reduced power steering in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 367: Parking Brake
366 STARTING AND OPERATING apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all rized dealer.
Page 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 369 368 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- • Never use the PARK position on an automatic ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. injury.
Page 370: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low speed self- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If for any reason your driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse foot is on the brake when the vehicle reaches 12 mph braking conditions.
Page 371 370 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 372: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- System (BAS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Electronic Roll hicle, nor can they increase the traction afforded by...
Page 373: Brake Assist System (Bas)
372 STARTING AND OPERATING system functions similar to a limited slip differential and benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
Page 374: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Hill Start Assist (HSA) WARNING! The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain If the clutch pedal (manual transmission only) re- the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short mains pressed during the application of the throttle, period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the the HSA will disengage allowing the vehicle to roll...
Page 375 374 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., HSA on Automatic Transmission Vehicles vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- The system will work in REVERSE, and all forward gears ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
Page 376 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Towing with HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll WARNING! down the hill and could cause a collision with...
Page 377: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
376 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. With the engine running, the brake applied, and the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate clutch out, rotate the steering wheel 180° counterclock- of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed wise from center.
Page 378: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 counteracting the over/under steer condition. Engine WARNING! power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 379 378 STARTING AND OPERATING the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” begins to flash during The ESP system has three available operating modes in acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little 4H range. The system has one operating mode in 4L throttle as possible.
Page 380 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 ESP function normally. This mode is intended to be used NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...
Page 381 380 STARTING AND OPERATING “Compass and Mini-Trip Computer – If Equipped” in WARNING! “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation. To turn ESP on again, momentarily press the With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle ESP OFF switch. This will restore the normal “ESP On” stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
Page 382 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 returns but TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed WARNING! drops below 35 mph (40 km/h), the ESP system shuts off. The ESP is off at low vehicle speeds in 4L range so that it With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle will not interfere with off-road driving, but the ESP stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
Page 383 382 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP and defeat the functionality of the ESP switch. The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESP Repeating the procedure will return the system to normal functionality in the vehicle: ESP operation and restore ESP switch functionality al- 1.
Page 384: Esp/Bas Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 8. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected 9. Turn the steering wheel back to center. in either the ESP or the BAS system, or both.
Page 385: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro- trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 386: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 387 386 STARTING AND OPERATING • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- standards, and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion.
Page 388 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 389: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 390: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located B-Pillar between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 391: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location (Four-Door Models) Tire Placard Location (Two-Door Models)
Page 392 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 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 and in the “Vehicle Loading”...
Page 393 392 STARTING AND OPERATING combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely the weight referenced here. exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 394 STARTING AND OPERATING 393...
Page 395: Tires - General Information
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re- increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the sult in over-heating and tire failure. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 396: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Economy Tire Inflation Pressures Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
Page 397 396 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.”...
Page 398: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading the Winter.
Page 399: Radial-Ply Tires
398 STARTING AND OPERATING Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle one.
Page 400: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 401: Replacement Tires
400 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- that specified for your vehicle.
Page 402: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. WARNING! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire type tires.
Page 403: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
402 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure shown in the following diagram. will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for more than three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period.
Page 404 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 cold placard pressure. Once the “Tire Pressure Monitor- 30 psi (207 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring ing Telltale Light” has been illuminated, the tire pressure Telltale Light” will still be ON. In this situation, the “Tire must be increased to the recommended cold placard Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 405: Base System
404 STARTING AND OPERATING • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 406 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate following components: each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. The system will automatically update •...
Page 407 406 STARTING AND OPERATING • If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire. 3.
Page 408: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the FUEL REQUIREMENTS four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be All engines are designed to meet all emis- driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) sions regulations and provide excellent in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 409: Reformulated Gasoline
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Over 40 auto manufacturer’s worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ates are required in some areas of the country during the and durability for your vehicle.
Page 410: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 411: Materials Added To Fuel
410 STARTING AND OPERATING It is even more important to look for gasoline without Fuel System Cautions MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels CAUTION! higher than those allowed in the United States. prohibited Federal California- Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s reformulated gasoline.
Page 412: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentra- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon tions of methanol.
Page 413: Adding Fuel
412 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. •...
Page 414 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and will cause the MIL to turn on.
Page 415: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message This label contains the month and year of manufacture, After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification improperly installed, or damaged.
Page 416 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Payload Rim Size The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size weight a truck or any given vehicle can carry, including listed.
Page 417: Trailer Towing
416 STARTING AND OPERATING The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- CAUTION! cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been ex- ceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR should then be determined separately to be sure that the or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
Page 418: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Common Towing Definitions Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The following trailer towing-related definitions will as- The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle sist you in understanding the following information: and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 419 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) hitch is the most popular on the market today and is The trailer tongue weight is the downward force exerted commonly used to tow small and medium-sized trailers. on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not Weight-Distributing Hitch be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
Page 420: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in an accident. Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) •...
Page 421: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. Area (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt.
Page 422 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. Area (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/Automatic 4.10 Two–Door Rubicon 6,366 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs (91 kg) Model (4WD) (2 887 kg) (2.32 sq m)
Page 423: Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. Area (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/Automatic 3.73 Four–Door Sahara 8,127 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs (159 kg) Model (4WD) (3 686 kg) (2.97 sq m)
Page 424: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading Information Placard”...
Page 425 424 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles and will not shift during travel. When trailering (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts axle or other parts could be damaged.
Page 426 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on (This requirement may limit the ability to always the tow vehicle.
Page 427 426 STARTING AND OPERATING − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General required when towing a trailer with electronically Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the actuated brakes.
Page 428 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 429: Towing Tips
428 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle Towing Tips but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping Refer to the following illustration. and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic.
Page 430 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be − When using the speed control, if you experience speed changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 431: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
430 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND WARNING! MOTORHOME, ETC.) If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even CAUTION! if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause serious injury or death. Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational...
Page 432: Four-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for Four-Wheel Drive Models recreational towing. NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neu- tral), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK, CAUTION! and manual transmission must be placed in gear (not in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
Page 433 432 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. Release the brake pedal and ensure that there is no CAUTION! vehicle movement. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- 8. Turn the engine off and turn the ignition switch to the mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in ACC position.
Page 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 3. Shift the transfer case lever into the desired position. CAUTION! 4. Start the engine. • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar 5. Shift the automatic transmission into DRIVE or release on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be the clutch on manual transmissions.
Page 436: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....436 Jacking Instructions ....440 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 437: Hazard Warning Flasher
436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower switch bank below the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WARNING! an impending overheat condition: You or others can be badly burned by hot engine • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 439: Jacking And Tire Changing
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear storage WARNING! compartment. Refer to “Storage” in “Understanding the • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Features of Your Vehicle” for further information. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 440: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 2. Set the parking brake. Spare Tire Stowage To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire 3. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug manual transmission into REVERSE.
Page 441: Jacking Instructions
440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 Jack Warning Label 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 443 442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m).
Page 444: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in When temperatures are below the freezing point, another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze.
Page 445: Preparations For Jump-Start
444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations for Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
Page 446: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 3. If using a another vehicle to jump-start the battery, CAUTION! park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 447 446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 448: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear. Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road.
Page 450: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 3.8L ....451 Engine Oil Filter ..... 458 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
Page 451 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System ..... . . 471 Bulb Replacement ..... 493 Automatic Transmission –...
Page 452: Engine Compartment - 3.8L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.8L 1 — Integrated Power Module 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 —...
Page 453: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 454: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 the message will appear the next time the vehicle is serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob- ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Page 455: Replacement Parts
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. 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 a.
Page 456: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed any procedure yourself. maintenance schedule, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil CAUTION! penalties being assessed against you.
Page 457: Engine Oil
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off or CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will that protect the performance and durability of improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Page 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 459: Engine Oil Filter
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Materials Added to Engine Oils SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 460: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Engine Oil Filter Selection Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- varies considerably.
Page 461: Air Conditioner Maintenance
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning battery that the positive cable is attached to the system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- positive post and the negative cable is attached to the tioning components.
Page 462: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 Body Lubrication WARNING! (Continued) Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant cated periodically with a lithium-based grease, such as...
Page 463: Windshield Wiper Blades
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition is Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent, directly into the present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid lock cylinder.
Page 464: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- rating information can be found on most washer fluid haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- containers. aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep WARNING! into the passenger compartment.
Page 465 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- WARNING! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst materials that can burn.
Page 466: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
Page 467 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol base engine cool- may result in engine damage and may decrease ant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 469 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula the vehicle is operated.
Page 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child WARNING! or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Engine Coolant Level Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the en- The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for...
Page 471 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the maintain the proper level, it should be added to the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be coolant bottle. Do not overfill. protected against freezing.
Page 472: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Power Disc Brakes operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may hard stops during the break-in period are recommended result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material.
Page 473 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
Page 474: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration be damaged, causing partial or complete brake in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter failure.
Page 475 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level, adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait the following procedure must be used: a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
Page 476: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 7. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake. CAUTION! NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- certain that the dipstick cap is properly reseated.
Page 477: Transfer Case - If Equipped
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more than 3/16 in (4.76 mm) below the bottom of the hole.
Page 478: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 Selection of Lubricant CAUTION! Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining When replacing the plugs, do not overtighten them. Your Vehicle” for further information. You could damage them and cause them to leak. Maintenance After Off-Road Driving Selection of Lubricant After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or...
Page 479: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE conceal damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, seals, and propeller shafts. Check the air conditioning which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, drain tube on the lower dash wall in the engine compart- road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme ment for mud or debris, and clean as required.
Page 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 • Salt in the air near sea-coast localities. • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. finish. • Bird droppings. CAUTION! Washing •...
Page 481 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges • Use MOPAR Touch-Up Paint or equivalent on of the doors, rocker panels and tailgate are kept clear scratches or chips as soon as possible. Your authorized and open.
Page 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 Interior Care CAUTION! Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- hicle, read the installation instructions carefully. Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp Some air fresheners will damage the finish of cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean or equiva- painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly...
Page 483 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are buckles do not work properly. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Page 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 • Be especially careful when washing the windows by CAUTION! (Continued) following the directions for “Care of Fabric Top • Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can dam- Windows.” age the top material. Also, increased water pres- WASHING —...
Page 485 MOPAR Jeep Soft Glass Window should be cleaned and lubricated regularly. Use MO- Cleaner or equivalent will safely clean all plastic win- PAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant or equiva- dows without scratching.
Page 486: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 If a stuck zipper slide is experienced, work the MOPAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant or equivalent into the zipper slide. Several applications may be required before the zipper comes free. 6. Never paste stickers, gummed labels or any tape to the windows.
Page 487 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Driver Door Node 60 Amp Ignition Off Draw Natural Yellow (IOD) – Main 25 Amp Passenger Door Node 40 Amp EBL (Rear Window De- Natural Green fogger)
Page 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — Spare 20 Amp Rear Heated Seat – If Yellow Equipped 15 Amp Center High-Mounted Blue Stop Light (CHMSL)/ 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw – Ve- Switch Stop Lamp Feed Yellow hicle Entertainment Sys-...
Page 489 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Amplifier (AMP) 20 Amp COL MOD, IR SNS, Green Yellow Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw – Automatic Temperature Yellow Cabin Compartment Control (HVAC/ATC),...
Page 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Right Horn (RT HORN Controller (ORC) (HI/LOW) 15 Amp Left Tail/License/Park 10 Amp Left Horn (LT HORN Blue Lamp (LT-TAIL/LIC/ (HI/LOW) PRK LMP)
Page 491 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Wiper Motor Frt, J1962 10 Amp Park Assist (PRK Blue Diagnostic Feed ASST), Heater Ventila- tion, Air Conditioning 20 Amp Backup Lamps (B/U Module (HVAC MOD), Yellow LAMPS)
Page 492: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! (Continued) Fuse Fuse • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to 25 Amp Lock/Unlock Motors use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. Natural (LOCK/UNLOCK The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated MTRS) may result in a dangerous electrical system over- load.
Page 493: Replacement Bulbs
492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Exterior Lights Bulb Type Backup Lamps (2) ..... . . 3157 •...
Page 494: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 6. Remove the lamp from the collar. BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- 7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise. spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric 8. Pull the bulb from the housing. conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
Page 495: Front Park/Turn Signal
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Park/Turn Signal Front Fog Lamp 1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the 1. Locate the front fog lamp in the front fascia, and top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove. disconnect the electrical connector from underneath. 2.
Page 496: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 3. Rotate the appropriate socket 1/4 turn counterclock- Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp wise, then remove it from the housing. 1. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the tail light housing to the body. DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER 4.
Page 497: Fluid Capacities
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — Two Door Models 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — Four Door Models Engine Oil with Filter 3.8 Liter Engine 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters Cooling System * 3.8 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 13 Quarts 12 Liters...
Page 498: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 499: Chassis
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Equipped ATF+4 product. Manual Transmission – If MOPAR Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re- Equipped quirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-9224).
Page 500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..500 Required Maintenance Intervals ..502 Maintenance Schedule ....500...
Page 501 500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “CHAngE OIL”...
Page 502 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 501 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your At Each Stop for Fuel vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals fully warmed engine is shut off.
Page 503 502 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month CAUTION! • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or Failure to perform the required maintenance items damage. may result in damage to the vehicle. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
Page 504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 503 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 505 504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
Page 507 506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or Schedule 42 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 508 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 507 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 509 508 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏...
Page 510 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 509 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 511 510 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 511 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.† ❏...
Page 513 512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 513 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 515 514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace accessory drive belt(s). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏...
Page 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 517 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 517 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
Page 519 518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 520: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......521 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 521 520 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....525 Traction Grades ..... 527 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades .
Page 522: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 521 the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 523: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
522 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
Page 524: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 523 Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...
Page 525: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
524 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
Page 526: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 525 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an defect to the Canadian government should write to: investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B campaign.
Page 527 526 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 528: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 527 significantly from the norm due to variations in driving DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 529 528 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 530 INDEX...
Page 531 530 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 251,369 Antenna, Satellite Radio ....311 Adding Fuel .
Page 532 INDEX 531 Battery ....... 459 Caps, Filler Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..23 Fuel .
Page 533 532 INDEX Child Seat ......66 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..466,496 Climate Control .
Page 534 INDEX 533 Disposal Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ... . . 376 Engine Oil ......458 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 535 534 INDEX Fuel Requirements ....407,496 Fabric Care ......481,482 Jump Starting .
Page 536 INDEX 535 Fog Light Service ......494 Fuses ....... . 485 Fog Lights .
Page 537 536 INDEX Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ....86 Hood Release ......131 Hard Top .
Page 538 INDEX 537 Jack Location ......438 Lead Free Gasoline ..... . 407 Jack Operation .
Page 539 538 INDEX Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Seat Belt Reminder ..... 249 Indicator ......261,383 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .
Page 540 INDEX 539 Maintenance Free Battery ....459 Multi-Function Control Lever ....132 Maintenance Procedures .
Page 541 540 INDEX Recommendation ....457,496 Power Viscosity ......458,496 Door Locks .
Page 542 INDEX 541 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..431 Rotation, Tires ......401 Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .
Page 543 542 INDEX Maintenance ......482 Service Assistance ..... . . 521 Pretensioners .
Page 544 INDEX 543 Starting ....... 329 Swing Gate, Rear ......36 Automatic Transmission .
Page 545 544 INDEX Inflation Pressures ..... 395 24-Hour Towing Assistance ....101 Jacking .
Page 546 INDEX 545 Maintenance ......476 Vanity Mirrors ......86 Transmission Vehicle Certification Label .
Page 547 546 INDEX Window Fogging ......322 Windshield Washers ....138,462 Windows .
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