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Jeep wrangler User Manual

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  • Page 1 2011 wrangler includes wrangler unlimited...
  • Page 2 Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. Replacement DVD kits may is a registered trademark of be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep ® Chrysler Group LLC. © 2010 Chrysler Group LLC...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Axle Lock (Tru-Lok™) Rubicon Only . . . 48 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect – If Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Equipped ....49 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE UTILITY Driver Cockpit .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.

  • Page 5: Rollover Warning

    CHRYSLER, JEEP, MOPAR, ATF+4, COMMAND-TRAC, FREEDOM TOP, ROCK-TRAC, RUBICON, SAHARA, TRU-LOK, Uconnect and WRANGLER are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2010 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE - Brake Warning Light**...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Vehicle Security Indicator* - High Beam Indicator - O/D (Overdrive) Off Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - 4WD Indicator* - Front Axle Lock Indicator* - Sway Bar Indicator* - Rear Axle Lock Indicator* - Cruise Indicator Odometer Messages ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator Off...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Swing Gate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and swing gate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and swing gate.

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Airbag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED • The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback using the most direct path. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath the head rest and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. •...

  • Page 16: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED • The front passenger seats have a track memory which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track, regardless of its original position. • The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its fully upright position.

  • Page 17: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED 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 severely injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

  • Page 18: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for front heated seats are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel (below the heater/air conditioning controls). • Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second detent for headlights and the third detent for AUTO. • When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

  • Page 20: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights • Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever. Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.

  • Page 21: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF switch to activate the Speed Control. • The cruise symbol will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

  • Page 22: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

  • Page 23: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

  • Page 24: Air Recirculation

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning (A/C) • If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...

  • Page 25: Soft Top And Sunrider

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 26 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 27 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 28 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 29: Hard Top And Freedom Top

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 30 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 31: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.

  • Page 32: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 34: Non-Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES + RSC)

  • Page 35: Audio Settings

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with Voice Command or Uconnect™ Phone. To determine if your radio has this feature, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...

  • Page 36: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Audio Jack • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...

  • Page 37: Touch-Screen Radio

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with Uconnect Voice Command or Uconnect Phone. To determine if your radio has this feature, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...

  • Page 38: Store Radio Presets

    ELECTRONICS • Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard through the vehicle's speakers. • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.

  • Page 39: Usb Port

    ELECTRONICS Copy Pictures To The Hard-Drive • Insert either a CD or a USB device containing your pictures in JPEG format into the USB port on the radio face. • Touch the MY FILES soft-key, then go to the MANAGE MY FILES screen. •...
  • Page 40 ELECTRONICS New Destination • Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the Navigation system. • Touch the Where To? soft-key to program a destination. • Next touch one of the subcategories to search for your destination. Address, Points of Interest, Recently Found, Favorites and Intersection are a few of the options.

  • Page 41: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS SIRIUS Travel Link (Media Center 430N Only) • To access SIRIUS Travel Link, press the MENU hard-key then touch the Travel Link soft-key. NOTE: SIRIUS Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. •...

  • Page 42: Uconnect™ Phone

    NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the ® Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit jeep.com/uconnect for Jeep vehicles, dodge.com/uconnect for Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles, or chrysler.com/uconnect for Chrysler vehicles. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone.

  • Page 43: Making A Phone Call

    ELECTRONICS • You will be asked to enter a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process.

  • Page 44: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button , then adjust the volume during a normal call. • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect™ system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect™...

  • Page 45: Ipod ® Control

    ELECTRONICS • For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details. • For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Uconnect™...

  • Page 46: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.jeep.com/ ® ®...

  • Page 47: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped • The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press the DOWN button to scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT button to change the setting.

  • Page 48: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS POWER INVERTER • A 115 Volt, 150 Watt AC power inverter is located on the front of the center console. • This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. NOTE: The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection.

  • Page 49: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • There are two 12–Volt Power Outlets in this vehicle. • The front power outlet, located in the lower portion of the instrument panel, is powered when the key is in the ON or ACC position. • On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, there is a power outlet located in the right rear cargo area.

  • Page 50: Off-Road Capabilities

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES COMMAND-TRAC™/ NOTE: To enhance off-road performance in 4L mode, manual ROCK-TRAC™ transmission vehicles will start regardless of whether or not the clutch pedal is depressed. AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK™) RUBICON ONLY • The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls.

  • Page 51: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - If Equipped

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR On-Road DISCONNECT – IF • Press the SWAY BAR switch a second time to reconnect the Sway EQUIPPED Bar. Off-Road • The Sway Bar should remain in on-road mode during normal • Press the SWAY BAR switch, driving conditions.

  • Page 52: Utility

    UTILITY...
  • Page 53 UTILITY...

  • Page 54: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models (BEHIND MOTORHOME) • Turn off engine and depress brake pedal. Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models • Shift automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress clutch pedal • Recreational towing with all four on manual transmission. wheels on the ground is allowed •...

  • Page 55: Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override

    UTILITY BRAKE/TRANSMISSION • Turn the Key Fob to the ON/RUN position but do not start the INTERLOCK MANUAL engine. OVERRIDE • Firmly set the parking brake. • Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the shift lock manual override cover which is located on the PRNDL bezel.

  • Page 56: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

  • Page 58: Charging System Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BRAKE - Brake Warning Light • The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.

  • Page 59: Airbag Warning Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.

  • Page 60: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HOTOIL – Transmission Temperature Warning Message • The HOTOIL cluster message will appear in the odometer accompanied with a chime to indicate that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. •...

  • Page 61: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.

  • Page 62: Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
  • Page 63 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N•m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or...

  • Page 64: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 65 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: •...

  • Page 66: Emergency Tow Hooks

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. • Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.

  • Page 67: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 68: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Release the two hood latches located on the left and right side of the hood. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Push the latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood.

  • Page 69: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 70: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities ® Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant Five 13 Quarts 3.8L Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (12 Liters) Includes (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) heater and coolant or equivalent. recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
  • Page 71 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities ® Power Steering MOPAR Power Steering Fluid +4 or ® ® ATF+4 Automatic Reservoir MOPAR — Transmission Fluid or equivalent ® licensed ATF+4 product.

  • Page 72: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 73: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles...

  • Page 74: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses)
  • Page 75 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse — — 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module — —...
  • Page 76 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module (HFM), RADIO, Antenna (ANT), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP) 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ ATC, MW SENSR, Underhood...
  • Page 77 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) — Export Only — — 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed, Wireless Module 10 Amp Red PCM Feed/TCM —...

  • Page 78: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 79: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS Bulb Number LIGHT BULBS – Exterior 3157 Backup, Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp LED (*) Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) PSX24W Fog Lamp – If Equipped 3157 Front Park/Turn Signal Front Side Marker Headlamp – Low Beam License Lamp * CHMSL is not serviceable.

  • Page 80: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its P.O. Box 21–8004 constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–877–426–5337 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 81: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide http://www.safercar.gov; or write electronic files are also available on to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge New Jersey Avenue, SE., West websites. Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select You can also obtain other "Owner/Service Manuals", then select...

  • Page 82: Mopar Accessories Mopar Accessories

    MOPAR ACCESSORIES ® MOPAR ACCESSORIES • The following highlights just some of the Authentic Jeep Accessories by ® MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Jeep Wrangler. • To see the full line of accessories, stop by your dealer or visit MOPAR.com.

  • Page 83: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ..21,22 Folding Rear Seat ... 14 Airbag ....10 Front Heated Seats .
  • Page 84 INDEX Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Tires Outlet) ....47 Air Pressure ... . . 76 Steering ....68 Changing .
  • Page 85 NOTES...
  • Page 86 NOTES...
  • Page 87 Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
  • Page 88 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center...

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