Page 1 Wrangler 2 0 0 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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 As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform accident.
Page 6: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Also, failure to use standard seat belts subjects the dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained driver and passengers to a greater risk of being thrown technicians and genuine Mopar parts, and is interested out of an open-body vehicle than out of a closed vehicle in your satisfaction.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION or death. Because of its open-body construction, your Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided vehicle offers less protection than closed vehicles in the is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. event of an accident.
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Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating WARNING! procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and not read this entire manual, you may miss important may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or...
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 To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ..21 Windows ......33 Programming Additional Transmitters .
Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Exhaust Gas ......71 Restraint Systems (SRS) .
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 dealer to give you the number.
Page 14: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger- ous for a number of reasons.
Page 15: To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Release the Steering Wheel Lock the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2) Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the to the right or left to disengage the lock.
Page 16: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in Replacement Keys the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser- NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle viced as soon as possible.
Page 17: Customer Key Programming
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- seconds, but no longer than 15-seconds. Then, turn the gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro- ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics.
Page 18: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • This device must accept any interference that may be The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during this pro- received, including interference that may cause undes- cedure.
Page 19: To Set The Alarm
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Set the Alarm The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate or when you system will arm unexpectedly.
Page 20: Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED with metal objects. To Unlock the Doors and Swing Gate Press and release the “Unlock” button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and swing gate.
Page 21: To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by 2. While the “Lock” button is pressed (after 4 seconds), pressing the “Lock/Unlock” button on the keyfob. press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. NOTE: Pressing the “Lock”...
Page 22: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 21
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with NOTE: The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be two key fob transmitters programmed only for that turned on or off by performing the following steps: vehicle.
Page 23: General Information
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position ( Do not start the 12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six engine ). additional fobs. 5. Press and hold the “Unlock” button on the key fob. 13.
Page 24: Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the proved by the party responsible for compliance could screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 25: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the To remote start your vehicle, press the “Remote Start” new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause button on the key fob twice within three seconds. To battery deterioration.
Page 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: minutes. To cancel remote start, press the “Remote Start” • If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500. button once.
Page 27: Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOORS Front Door Removal The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the 1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and odometer area displays the word “door” as an indication lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver). of a door ajar or door not completely closed.
Page 28: Rear Door Removal (4 Door Models)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Rear Door Removal (4 Door Models) 1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver). 3. Unhook door strap from the body hook. Be careful not to allow door to swing fully open as mirror may damage paint.
Page 29 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove interior B-pillar trim access door at bottom of B-pillar. 5. Unhook door strap from the body hook. 6. With the door open, lift the door to clear hinge pins 4. Unplug wiring harness connector. from their hinges, and remove door.
Page 30: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the odom- The front (2 Door Models) and rear doors (4 Door eter area displays the word “door” as an indication of a Models) are equipped with a rocker-type interior door door ajar or door not completely closed.
Page 31: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! The door lock switch is located on each front door panel. Press the switch downward to lock the doors, and • For personal security reasons and safety in an upward to unlock the doors.
Page 32: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit WARNING! The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: • For personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as 1.
Page 33: Automatic Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming Automatic Door Locks The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power enabled or disabled as follows: door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1.
Page 34: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and switch controls the left rear passenger window (4 door then back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK models), and the lower right switch controls the right position.
Page 35 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Down The rear passenger window switches (if equipped) are Both the driver and front passenger window switch has located on the back of the center floor console. an “Auto Down” feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.
Page 36: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) REAR SWING GATE The window lockout switch (located between the win- The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the dow switches) allows you to disable the rear window odometer area displays the word “gATE”...
Page 37 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The swing gate can be unlocked using the remote keyless NOTE: Close flip-up window before swing gate (hard entry, or by activating the power door lock switches top models only). located on the front doors. CAUTION! To open the swing gate, press the button on the gate handle.
Page 38: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front injuries, including fatalities, if you are not properly airbags for both the driver and front passenger, and side buckled up.
Page 39: Lap/Shoulder Belts
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that WARNING! they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, thrown from the vehicle.
Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of 2.
Page 41 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle...
Page 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
Page 43 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 44: Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor WARNING! Lock-Out (4 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 seat back is not fully latched. This prevents lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seat back is in someone from wearing the rear center lap/shoulder belt the fully upright and locked position when occupied.
Page 45: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage WARNING! In the front seat positions, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the away from your neck.
Page 46: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Seat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped (BeltAlert) with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is collision.
Page 47: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- 4. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by chime will sound to signify that you have successfully following these steps: completed the programming.
Page 48: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Seat Belt Extender Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and Restraint Systems (SRS) when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender.
Page 49 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and systems.
Page 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This WARNING! allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Along with the seat belts, • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bol- covers or attempt to manually open them.
Page 51 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child risk of harm from a deploying airbag. restraint. See “Child Restraint” in this section. 1.
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Airbag System Components WARNING! The airbag system consists of the following: • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more • Occupant Restraint Control Module severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work •...
Page 53 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Driver and Passenger Seat Track Position Sensors Also, the ORC turns on the “Airbag Warning Light” for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner when the ignition is first turned on.
Page 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are • The Side Impact (SRS) Seat Mounted Side Airbags located in the center of the steering wheel and the right (If Equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side of the instrument panel.
Page 55 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The the driver and the front passenger, and position every- abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those one for the best interaction with the front airbag.
Page 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the Maintaining Your Airbag System airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another WARNING! collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. •...
Page 57 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may Event Data Recorder (EDR) apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to 5-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters Airbag Warning Light (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate...
Page 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash more about the possible causes of crashes and associated...
Page 59: Child Restraint
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission gear selection Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status • Cruise control status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including • Traction/stability control status the airbag system •...
Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 There are different sizes and types of restraints for Infants and Child Restraints children from newborn size to the child almost large • Safety experts recommend that children ride enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 61 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger restraint: airbag unless the airbag is turned off.
Page 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and necessary to use a locking clip. For the seat belt with the automatic locking retractor, pull the belt from the pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle...
Page 63 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Older Children and Child Restraints Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt older than one year can ride forward-facing in the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend vehicle.
Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the To operate the switchable retractor, pull the belt from the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into with a tether strap with a hook and means for adjusting...
Page 65 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- WARNING! able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to having attachments for those anchorages will continue to increased head motion and possible injury to the also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat...
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH- behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the compatible, you can only install the child restraints using child restraint belt path and then buckle it.
Page 67 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Latch Anchorages (2 Door Models) Latch Anchorages (4 Door Models)
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Tether Strap Mounting (4 Door Models) Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or Tether Strap Mounting (2 Door Models) connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a...
Page 69 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a WARNING! means of adjusting the tension of the strap. Improper installation of a child restraint to the You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the child restraint.
Page 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 If the seat belt has a automatic locking retractor, it will to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from have a distinctive label. Pull the belt from the retractor the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch until there is enough to allow you to pass through the plate into the buckle again.
Page 71 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! 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 72: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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 in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your new vehicle.
Page 73: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • On hardtop models, keep the tailgate window closed garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is when driving your vehicle. On fabric top models, do stopped in an open area with engine running for more not drive with the rear window curtain up unless the than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to...
Page 74: Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Airbag Warning Light Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 Vehicle seconds as a indicator check when the ignition switch is Tires first turned on.
Page 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......79 Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat (2 Door Models) .
Page 77 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights ....... .91 Windshield Wiper Operation .
Page 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 100 Removing The Soft Top ....114 TCS (Traction Control System) .
Page 79 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Installation (4 Door Models) ..132 Folding Windshield ..... 185 Soft Top (2 Door Models) .
Page 80: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the MIRRORS small control under the mirror to the night position Inside Day/Night Mirror (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Page 81: Outside Mirrors
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 right side overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
Page 82: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) This feature is not available on Wrangler (2 Door) or When you press this button, a “UConnect™ System Not Wrangler Unlimited (4 Door) models. Available”...
Page 83: Front Seat Adjustment
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seat Adjustment Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Move seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered, by sure the latch engages fully. using the ratcheting handle on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 84: Front Seat Back Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Front Seat Back Recline Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat (2 Door Models) To recline: Push the lever on the seatback rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to tilt the entire seat forward. 1.
Page 85: Head Restraints
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The front passenger seat has a full recliner memory, which will allow the seat back to be returned to it’s original position. NOTE: The front passenger seat has a track memory, which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track regardless of it’s original position.
Page 86: Fold And Tumble Rear Seat (2 Door Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. 1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold seatback for- ward.
Page 87: Removing The Rear Seat (2 Door Models)
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Slowly flip the entire seat forward. Removing the Rear Seat (2 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 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 1. Remove the rear subwoofer (if equipped) mounting 4. Press down on release bar on each side, and pull seat screws (3) using a #T30 Torx head driver. out and away from lower bracket. 5.
Page 89: Replacing The Rear Seat (2 Door Models)
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Replacing the Rear Seat (2 Door Models) NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary Reverse steps for removing the seat. to reposition the front seat to it’s mid-track position. Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and WARNING! positioned forward.
Page 90: To Raise The Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 To Fold Down the Rear Seat WARNING! Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat) and pull towards you until the seat back releases. Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position.
Page 91: To Open And Close The Hood
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD have to push down slightly on hood before pushing the To open hood, first release both hood latches. handle. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood panel.
Page 92: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Also, the rear cargo lamp may be operated by pressing LIGHTS the lens to turn it on. Press the lens again, to shut it off. Interior Lights The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multi-function control lever fully upward.
Page 93: Multi-Function Control Lever
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE doors to stay open for extended periods of time without a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the left stalk one detent lower than the dome light. discharging the vehicle’s battery. Multi-Function Control Lever The multi-function control lever controls the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,...
Page 94: Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And Headlights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and Headlights rotate the center portion of the multi-function control Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the lever up or down.
Page 95: Passing Light
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passing Light Turn Signals You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by Move the multi-function control lever up or down and lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to the steering wheel.
Page 96: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation Move the lever upward to the second detent for LO speed CAUTION! wiper operation, or to the third detent for HI speed operation In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine.
Page 97: Windshield Washers
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers TILT STEERING COLUMN To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold To tilt the column, push down on the lever under the while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the multi-function control lever and move the wheel up or delay range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles down, as desired.
Page 98: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is speed control lever is located on the right side of the moving is dangerous.
Page 99: To Activate
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To Set At A Desired Speed Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator light in When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system down on the lever and release.
Page 100: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Tapping the “SET DECEL” button once will result in a 1 To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push the “RESUME mph (1.6 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is ACCEL”...
Page 101: To Accelerate For Passing
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain and/or more WARNING! frequent downshifts (auto transmission only) may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control. Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed.
Page 102: Tcs (Traction Control System)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 TCS (Traction Control System) WARNING! This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) to provide nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing enhanced acceleration and stability.
Page 103: Bas (Brake Assist System)
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BAS (Brake Assist System) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu- system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ing the rate and amount of brake application and then it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road...
Page 104: Erm (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to ESP (Electronic Stability monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Program) for a complete explanation of the available ESP speed of the vehicle.
Page 105: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than ESP (Electronic Stability Program) appropriate for the steering wheel position. This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- The ESP/TCS Indicator Light located in the instrument rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and...
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 High Range (4WD Models) or 2WD Models WARNING! ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD high natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, range and in 2WD vehicles.
Page 107 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would nor- NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or again, momentarily depress the ESP Control Switch .
Page 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Refer to “Compass and Mini-Trip Computer — If WARNING! Equipped” in Section 4 of this manual. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP Control Switch . With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle This will restore the normal “ESP On”...
Page 109 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4WD Low Range NOTE: The “ESP OFF” message will display and the audible chime will sound when the gear selector is ESP Off placed into the “P” (Park) position from any position This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD low other than “P”...
Page 110: Esp/Bas Warning Lamp
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 NOTE: ESP/BAS Warning Lamp • The ESP/BAS Warning Lamp comes on momen- The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator. The yellow tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. “ESP/BAS Warning Lamp”...
Page 111: Electrical Power Outlet
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET This vehicle has two auxiliary power outlets that can provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de- signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters. The 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 112: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CUP HOLDERS In the center console there are two cup holders for the WARNING! front seat passengers. • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power NOTE: The front cup holder insert is removable for from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.
Page 113: Storage
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear passengers have cup holders at the rear of the STORAGE center console. Console Storage Compartment To lock or unlock, insert ignition key and turn. To open, press the latch and lift cover. Rear Cup Holders Center Console...
Page 114: Rear Storage Compartment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 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 115: Dual Top - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED Removing The Soft Top If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must 1. Locate and remove the 2 boxes that contain the remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top following items: is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed •...
Page 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket 4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from screws (2 per side) using a #T30 Torx head driver. the left and right metal pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a clean, dry location.
Page 117: Installing The Soft Top
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the Installing the Soft Top pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #T30 Torx NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set head driver.
Page 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle, proceed to step #5.
Page 119 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE c. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to reattach them to the metal pivot brackets. CAUTION! d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the Torx head driver.
Page 120: Freedom Top 3- Piece Modular Hard Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 5. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover FREEDOM TOP 3– PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP should be discarded. It was intended as a protective CAUTION! cover for shipping only. NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual •...
Page 121: Front Panel(S) Removal
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Panel(s) Removal 3. Turn rear L-shaped lock (located above shoulder belt anchorage). NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing right panel. 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move to the side. 2.
Page 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the 6. Remove panel. windshield. To remove right panel, follow steps above except for step...
Page 123: Front Panel(S) Installation
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Panel(s) Installation NOTE: The front panel (s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the body.
Page 124: Rear Hard Top Removal
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in 5. Open swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the reverse order. rear window glass. Lift rear window glass. Rear Hard Top Removal 1.
Page 125 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Locate the wiring harness on the left rear inside corner CAUTION! of the vehicle. Make sure storage cap is installed to prevent foreign materials from entering tube and clogging system, and also prevent fluid from being sprayed into rear of vehicle.
Page 126: Rear Hard Top Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Rear Hard Top Installation NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the hard top. 1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if necessary.
Page 127: Door Frame
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DOOR FRAME WARNING! Do not drive your vehicle on-pavement with the door frame(s) removed as you lose the protection they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use during off-road operation only. Door Frame Removal (2 Door Models) 1.
Page 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame. 3. Pull the frame towards you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle. WARNING! Never store the door frames in your vehicle.
Page 129: Door Frame Installation (2 Door Models)
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Installation (2 Door Models) 3. After the door frame pin has been set into the bodys- ide hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the 1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews. rubber seal at the top of the windshield.
Page 130: Door Frame Removal (4 Door Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both Door Frame Removal (4 Door Models) knobs. Repeat on the other side. 1. Unscrew and remove the two (2) forward most door frame attachment knobs.
Page 131 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the frame towards you with your front hand to WARNING! remove the frame from the vehicle. Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door 4. Unscrew and remove the remaining door frame at- frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands tachment knob on the rear door frame.
Page 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 5. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the rear door frame. Pull the frame towards you with your rear hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.
Page 133: Door Frame Installation (4 Door Models)
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Installation (4 Door Models) pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure it is properly positioned on the seal above the front of the 1. Install the rear door frame first. rear door.
Page 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that 6. Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the knob (long knob).
Page 135: Soft Top (2 Door Models)
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SOFT TOP (2 DOOR MODELS) If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top has been folded down for a period of time, the top will CAUTION! appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult to put up.
Page 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 CAUTION! WARNING! • • Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Window scratches and wax build up may result. unless side curtains are also removed. Dangerous •...
Page 137: Folding Down The Soft Top
136 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 — Sail Panel 9 —...
Page 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 139 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
Page 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the 6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first loops on the windshield. three (3) inches of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rear- ward out of the swing gate brackets.
Page 141 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 7. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the edge of the side window. top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 11. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. that they rest on top of the soft top. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 143 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 13. Completely release the latches from the loops on the unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipped with swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward Sunrider, proceed to Step 16.
Page 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 14. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid forward over 15. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sunrider the Sunrider link (Sunrider Models Only). Models Only).
Page 145 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. prevent possible damage to the rear center mounted When the top is completely down, position the drip rails brake lamp.
Page 146: Putting Up The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Putting Up The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2 Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3 Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
Page 147 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Install door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 3. Make sure the plastic sleeve is slid rearward over Sunrider link (Sunrider Models Only).
Page 149 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Before attaching the header latches, be sure that the top retainers above the door are not trapped between the top and the door frame. 6. Make sure the Sunrider bracket on the side bows latches to the door rails (Sunrider Models Only).
Page 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 8. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them 9. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior panels over the rear roof bow.
Page 151 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body 11. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- side channel, leaving the last three (3) inches towards the porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 12. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door 13. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and of the window. properly positioned on the door frame.
Page 153 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 14. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the 15. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear front and working to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 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 155 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 20. Open the doors and insert the roof retainers into the 21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to channels above the door, starting at the front and work- their secured position. ing rearward.
Page 156: Sunrider - 2 Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 SUNRIDER — 2 DOOR MODELS NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom- mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle. To Open 1.
Page 157 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the 4. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. windshield frame.
Page 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 5. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the 6. Locate straps to secure side bows. Wrap straps around material is folded back as shown. bows as shown. Repeat on the other side. 7.
Page 159: Sunrider - 4 Door Models
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Close SUNRIDER — 4 DOOR MODELS 1. Remove straps from side bows. NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom- 2.
Page 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
Page 161 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift 5. Fold back the front section of the top, and gently rest the top. the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.
Page 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form 8. Secure the top by using the two (2) provided straps. a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle, and move the material Each strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro to into two folds.
Page 163: Soft Top (4 Door Models)
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SOFT TOP (4 DOOR MODELS) If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top has been folded down for a period of time, the top will CAUTION! appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult to put up.
Page 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 CAUTION! WARNING! • • Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Window scratches and wax build up may result. unless side curtains are also open. Dangerous •...
Page 165: Folding Down The Soft Top
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 11 — Plastic Retainer 2 — 2 Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3 Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 —...
Page 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 167 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
Page 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 4. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops 5. Open the swing gate. on the windshield frame. 6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first three (3) inches of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rear- ward out of the swing gate brackets.
Page 169 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 7. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the edge of the side window. top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 11. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. top.
Page 171 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 13. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the the top. swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in towards the vehicle to disengage.
Page 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 14. Fold back the front section of the top, and gently rest 15. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. a “W”...
Page 173 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch 17. Grasp the folded side bows and slide the top along above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward to the door frame track to the rear door frame.
Page 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 18. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to 20. Once the top is fully down, use the straps used to secure the top in the Sunrider position. Wrap the straps prevent possible damage to the rear center mounted around the side bows and through the slot on the brake lamp.
Page 175: Putting Up The Soft Top
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Putting Up The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 11 — Plastic Retainer 2 — 2 Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3 Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 —...
Page 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 177 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be helpful to open the rear doors. 1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame”...
Page 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door 6. Ensure that the top locks into Sunrider locking mecha- frame tracks and slide the top forward. nisms that are located above the front of the rear doors. 7.
Page 179 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the on the side bows above the front doors. They should side bow until it rests on the windshield frame. cradle the tubing. Finally, make sure that the check strap (the long, woven strap reaching from the rear bow to the 2 bow) does not get entangled in any of the framework when unfolding the top.
Page 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 10. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be clipped to the shortened rail edge.
Page 181 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body 14. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- side channel, leaving the last three (3) inches towards the porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the upper rear rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 15. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door 16. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and of the window. properly positioned on the door frame.
Page 183 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the 18. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear front and working to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 19. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends 21. 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 185 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 23. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the 24. Ensure plastic retainer is tucked in properly at channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at B-pillar not pinching seal. the front and work toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 186: Folding Windshield
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 25. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to FOLDING WINDSHIELD their secured position. The fold down windshield and removable side bars on your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents.
Page 187 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as WARNING! the task that required their removal is completed and before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and personal injury: •...
Page 188: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 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 189 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pull side bar out horizontally when removing. NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping. 5. Remove side bar assembly, and reattach sport bar Velcro covering.
Page 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 7. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the “lock” position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and remove retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store in center console or securely behind the rear seat.
Page 191: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars 3. Attach front of side bar to windshield frame. • Install top two (2) hex bolts (13mm) first, then lower 1. Raise the windshield. side hex bolt (13mm). Lower side bolt will not align 2.
Page 192: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the 6 black REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY round headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx head Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped driver) on each side of the base of the windshield.
Page 193: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment, and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals.
Page 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 The defroster will automatically turn off after about ten CAUTION! minutes. For five more minutes of operation, press the switch again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the Use care when washing the inside of the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating.
Page 196: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel And Controls ... . . 198 Two Types Of Signals ....215 Instrument Cluster .
Page 197 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..227 Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio ..244 Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..227 Clock Setting Procedure .
Page 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment Manual Heater Only ....250 System (VES ) (If Equipped) ... . . 249 Manual Air Conditioning And Heating CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .
Page 199: Instrument Panel And Controls
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Power Outlet 3 — Horn 8 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Radio 9 — Auxiliary Power Outlet 5 —...
Page 200: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 201: Instrument Cluster Description
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION or the battery is low. Also, a chime will sound if the light Your vehicle is equipped with the instrument cluster comes back on. See your authorized dealer immediately. described on the following pages. 3.
Page 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 6. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light Indicates when the front axle lock has been will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does activated.
Page 203 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Brake Warning Light 12. Anti-Lock (ABS) Warning Light After ignition is turned on, illuminates to indicate After ignition is turned on, illuminates to indicate function check at vehicle start-up. Indicates park- function check at vehicle start-up. If light remains ing brake is applied.
Page 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped 17. Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light — If Indicates when the rear axle lock has been Equipped activated. Refer to “Sentry Key Immobilizer System” or “Vehicle Security Alarm”...
Page 205 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 20. 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped 23. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and should be checked monthly when cold and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to- inflated to the inflation pressure recommended...
Page 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect approximately one minute and then remain continuously the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
Page 207 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- CAUTION! fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading The TPMS has been optimized for the original before and after the service so the correct mileage can be equipment tires and wheels.
Page 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Change Oil Message 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “CHANgE OIL” message will flash 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the...
Page 209 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL stays on through several typical driving styles. In most Light” will flash any time the ESP or TCS is active and situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not helping to improve vehicle stability. If the “ESP/TCS require towing.
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 29. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light and the gear selector is placed in the P (Park) position. The ESP/BAS warning light in the instrument The light should turn off.
Page 211: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 32. Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Button—If Equipped Press this button to switch between the different func- tions. COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED This feature, located on the instrument cluster (speedom- eter and tachometer), displays information on outside temperature, compass direction, and trip information.
Page 212: Trip Conditions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Reset Elapsed Time (ET) Press and hold the right button (on the instrument This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time cluster) while function is being displayed to reset. since the last reset. The following trip conditions can be reset: Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last •...
Page 213: Compass Temperature Display
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Temperature Display surface and an environment free of large metal objects This display provides the outside temperature and one of such as large buildings, bridges, underground cables, eight compass readings to indicate the direction the railroad tracks, etc.
Page 214: Setting Compass Variance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Manual Compass Calibration When the CAL symbol no longer is displayed, the compass is calibrated and should display correct head- NOTE: Before attempting a manual compass calibra- ings. Verify proper calibration by checking North (N), tion, the engine must be running and the transmission South (S), East (E), and West (W).
Page 215 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to increment the zone. The default is Zone 8. After Zone 15, the values will wrap around to Zone 1. When the correct zone is displayed (per the Compass Variance Zone Map) for the zone that the vehicle is located in, wait for about 5 seconds, then the trip computer will store the variance value in memory and the compass will resume normal operation.
Page 216: Radio General Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Outside Temperature Two Types of Signals If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or display will show 131°F (55°C). When the outside tem- Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound perature is less than 40°F ( 40°C), the display will...
Page 217: Fm Reception
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition...
Page 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) SCAN Button Press the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second the next listenable station in AM or FM frequencies, time to turn off the radio.
Page 219 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon- blink.
Page 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 RW/FF Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones.
Page 221 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio 16 Digit-Character Program Type stations do not currently broadcast Music Type informa- Display tion. Nostalgia Nostalga Toggle the Music Type button to select the following Oldies Oldies format types:...
Page 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon AM and FM Buttons is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET Button —...
Page 223: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL stations to be stored into push-button memory. The NOTE: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable com- pressing the push-button twice. pact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. •...
Page 225: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- Press this button to change the display from a large CD domly selected track. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play.
Page 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Level 2: 31 (including a separator files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- and a mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. 3-character extension) The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Page 227 226 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 rates.
Page 228: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Press and hold the INFO button again for 3 seconds to LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 229: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Press this button to change the display to time of day. The AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX time of day will display for 5 seconds (when ignition is JACK) off).
Page 230: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 will remain tuned to the new station until you make Operating Instructions - Radio Mode another selection. Holding either button will bypass NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC stations without stopping until you release it. position to operate the radio.
Page 231 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon- blink.
Page 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 RW/FF (Radio Mode) Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and Pressing the rewind or fast forward button causes the TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones.
Page 233 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio 16 Digit-Character Program Type stations do not currently broadcast Music Type informa- Display tion. Nostalgia Nostalga Toggle the Music Type button to select the following Oldies Oldies format types:...
Page 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 235 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Angle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will change • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button will the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (If allow user to set the clock. Turn the TUNE control Equipped).
Page 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Audio Language — If Equipped Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default Selecting this item will allow the user to limit maximum audio language (effective only if language supported by audio dynamic range - The default is set to High, and disc).
Page 237 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in defaults are effective only if the disc supports the both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, customer-preferred settings.
Page 238: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) position to operate the radio. The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by LOAD Button —...
Page 239 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the eject button and the push-button with Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD CD currently playing.
Page 240: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable • Maximum number of files: 255 MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. • Maximum number of folders: 100 When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions.
Page 241 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a disc contains multi formats, such as CD audio and MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit rate (kbps) mp3/wma tracks, the radio will only play the mp3/wma Specification quency (kHz) tracks on that disc. 320, 256, 224, MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, Supported MP3/WMA File Formats...
Page 242: Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Playback of MP3/WMA Files LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 243 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which No function. allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
Page 244: Sales Code Rer - Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If intended for home and other limited viewing uses only Equipped) unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. engineering or disassembly is prohibited Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES ) (If Equipped) DTS and DTS 2.0 are trademarks of Digital Theater...
Page 245: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This radio has a hard drive. CD’s can be ripped to the 2. If the radio is off, turn it on by pressing the ON/OFF hard drive, and the map data comes loaded on the hard Volume radio knob.
Page 246: Satellite Radio (Rsc) - If Equipped (Req And Res Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 3. Select the appropriate time zone for your location, and SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) — IF EQUIPPED (REQ press the SAVE soft key to store your selection. AND RES RADIOS ONLY) Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- NOTE: When you are traveling and enter a new time ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to zone, the clock must be reset manually for the new zone.
Page 247: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Ens/Sid)
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL further information, call the toll-free number 888-539- selected. Press the TUNE control knob and the Sirius ID 7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com. number will display. The Sirius ID number display will Please have the following information available when time out in 2 minutes.
Page 248: Reception Quality
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 SEEK Buttons Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 249 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3 seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type the time (press and hold again to return to normal function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next display).
Page 250: Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If and press and release that button. If a button is not Equipped) selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)”...
Page 251: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, CLIMATE CONTROLS or antistatic sprays. Manual Heater Only 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. The controls for the heating/ventilation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs.
Page 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Mode Control Bi-Level The mode control allows you Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. to choose from several pat- terns of air distribution. You NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the can select either a primary upper and lower outlets for added comfort.
Page 253: Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System - If Equipped
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Defrost Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System — If Air is directed through the windshield and side Equipped window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary and side window defrosting.
Page 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 The instrument panel features four airflow registers. Two Panel registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel and two are located in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 255 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side Use this control to regulate window demist outlets. This setting works best in the amount of air forced cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at through the system in any the windshield.
Page 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Temperature Control Circulation Control Use this control to regulate Press this button to choose the temperature of the air in- between outside air intake or side the passenger compart- recirculation of the air inside ment. The blue area of the the vehicle.
Page 257: Operating Tips
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL moisture build up inside the vehicle. For maximum Operating Tips defogging, select the Outside Air position. Window Fogging NOTE: The “Recirculate” mode will not operate in floor, Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside mix or defrost modes.
Page 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 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 obstruc- Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high...
Page 260: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 263 Manual Transmission ....267 Manual Transmission .
Page 261 260 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions ......280 Traction Downhill ..... 291 Shifting Procedure .
Page 262 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 Radial-Ply Tires ..... . 310 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....321 Tire Spinning .
Page 263 262 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 344 Weight Ratings) ..... . 334 Towing –...
Page 264: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 4WD Models Only STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. This feature enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to WARNING! start when in 4L without having to depress the clutch...
Page 265: Normal Starting
264 STARTING AND OPERATING Normal Starting NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.
Page 266: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 Without Tip Start (Manual Transmission Only) If Engine Fails to Start 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 267: After Starting
266 STARTING AND OPERATING released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running repeat the normal starting procedure.
Page 268: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms engine coolant and 6-Speed Manual Transmission permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a WARNING! grounded, three wire extension cord.
Page 269 268 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The backup lights will come on when your WARNING! vehicle is in R (Reverse) gear and the ignition is in the ON position. When parking your vehicle, always leave a manual transmission in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
Page 270 STARTING AND OPERATING 269 • Do not operate at sustained high engine or road • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between a speeds in lower gears. Engine damage may result. forward gear and reverse, do not spin wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may •...
Page 271 270 STARTING AND OPERATING Recommended Manual Transmission Downshifting CAUTION! Speeds To prevent clutch and transmission damage, your vehicle Failure to follow the recommended downshifting should be downshifted at speeds no greater than those speeds may cause the engine to over speed and/or listed in the chart below: damage the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH...
Page 272: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the ing precautions are not observed: brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly •...
Page 273: Shift Lock Manual Override
272 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Lock 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 depressed.
Page 274: Brake/Transmission Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out of P (Park) and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear selector out of P (Park).
Page 275 274 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into another gear range. It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher P (Park) than idle speed.
Page 276 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 N (Neutral) When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using Shift into N (Neutral) when the vehicle is standing for Overdrive, such as when operating the vehicle under prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine heavy load conditions (for example, in hilly terrain, may be started in this range.
Page 277 276 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive can be locked out by pressing the O/D OFF 1 (First) switch located on the center console. The O/D OFF For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on indicator light (on the switch) will illuminate to show steep grades.
Page 278 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Torque Converter Clutch CAUTION! A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A • Before moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you clutch within the torque converter engages automatically must turn the ignition from LOCK so the steering at calibrated speeds.
Page 279: Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac™ Or Rock-Trac™) - If Equipped
278 STARTING AND OPERATING FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND-TRAC™ This transfer case is intended to be driven in the two wheel drive (2H) position for normal street and highway OR ROCK-TRAC™) — IF EQUIPPED conditions such as hard surfaced roads. Operating Instructions/Precautions The transfer case provides four mode positions —...
Page 280 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the Because four wheel drive provides improved traction, front or rear wheels are spinning. The transfer case is not there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and speeds.
Page 281: Shift Positions
280 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions The “4WD Indicator Light” (located in the instrument cluster) will illuminate when the transfer case is shifted For additional information on the appropriate use of each into the 4H position. transfer case mode position, see the information below: N (Neutral) Position 2H Position Neutral —...
Page 282: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maxi- 4H to 4L or 4L to 4H mum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift only.
Page 283: Trac-Lok™ Rear Axle - If Equipped
282 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 284: Axle Lock (Tru-Lok™) - Rubicon Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 This feature will only activate when the following con- AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOK™) — RUBICON MODELS The axle lock switch is located on the lower switch bank ditions are met: (below the climate controls). • Key in ignition, vehicle in 4L (Low) range. •...
Page 285: Rear Axle Lock - 4Wd Non-Rubicon Models (If Equipped)
284 STARTING AND OPERATING REAR AXLE LOCK — 4WD NON-RUBICON ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT — IF MODELS (IF EQUIPPED) EQUIPPED The rear axle lock switch is located on the lower switch Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic discon- bank (below the climate controls).
Page 286 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 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), you may lose control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury.
Page 287 286 STARTING AND OPERATING To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4HI To return to on-road mode, press the stabilizer/sway bar or 4LO (refer to “Four Wheel Drive Operation” in this button again. section) and press the stabilizer/sway bar button to WARNING! obtain the off-road position.
Page 288: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a NOTE: Prior to off-road usage, the side step (if narrower track to make them capable of performing in a equipped) should be removed to prevent damage. wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 289: When To Use 4L (Low) Range
288 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Remove one (1) bolt from underside of vehicle. When To Use 4L (Low) Range When off-road driving, shift to 4L (Low) for additional traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain, ascending or descending steep hills, and to increase low speed pulling power.
Page 290 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 inches. The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph (8 vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Page 291: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
290 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand If you stall or begin to lose forward motion while In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low and immediately apply the brakes.
Page 292: Traction Downhill
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Remember, never drive diagonally across a hill-always After Driving Off-Road drive straight up or down. Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going off-road it is If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a always a good idea to check for damage.
Page 293: Parking Brake
292 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in similar dirty conditions, have brake rotors, wheels, mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as impacted material.
Page 294 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 NOTE: The instrument cluster “Brake Warning Light” Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked, and indicates only that the parking brake is applied. You must the gear shift lever is in the P (Park) position (automatic be sure the parking brake is fully applied before leaving transmission) or R (Reverse) or 1st gear (manual trans- the vehicle.
Page 295: Anti-Lock Brake System
294 STARTING AND OPERATING The parking brake should always be applied whenever WARNING! the driver is not in the vehicle. • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage The Anti-Lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver or injury.
Page 296 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low speed self- WARNING! test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If for any reason, your foot is on the brake when the vehicle reaches 12 mph (20 Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their km/h), this check will be delayed until 25 mph (40 effectiveness and may lead to an accident.
Page 297: Power Steering
296 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can detrimental effects of electronic interference caused it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond by improperly installed aftermarket radios or that afforded by the condition of the vehicle telephones.
Page 298 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 299: Tire Safety Information
298 STARTING AND OPERATING • European Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have Tire Markings the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
Page 300 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Milimeters (mm)
Page 301 300 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 302: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) 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 side however the date code may only be on one side.
Page 303: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
302 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location (4 Door Models) Tire Placard Location (2 Door Models)
Page 304 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 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 the Vehicle Loading section of...
Page 305 304 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.
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Page 307: Tires - General Information
306 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 308: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 2. 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 consump- tion.
Page 309 308 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”.
Page 310: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 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 311: Radial-Ply Tires
310 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 312: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 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 spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 313: Replacement Tires
312 STARTING AND OPERATING Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and gasoline. • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Page 314: Alignment And Balance
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. CAUTION! Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and Replacing original tires with tires of a different size avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. may result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
Page 315: Tire Rotation Recommendations
314 STARTING AND OPERATING • Install chains snugly and tighten after.6 mile (1 km) of Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your driving. type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- •...
Page 316: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 warning threshold for any reason, including low tem- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn perature effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low recommended cold placard pressure.
Page 317 316 STARTING AND OPERATING the measured tire pressure is 30 psi (207 kPa), a tempera- CAUTION! ture drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 26 psi (179 kPa). This tire pressure is The TPMS has been optimized for the original sufficiently low enough to turn ON the “Tire Pressure equipment tires and wheels.
Page 318: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire CAUTION! tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois- •...
Page 319 318 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- the proper pressure.
Page 320 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) will turn OFF the facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” as long as none sensors.
Page 321: General Information
320 STARTING AND OPERATING and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the spare tire, the The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the TPMS will update automatically and the “Tire Pressure following licenses: Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in United States .
Page 322: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated Gasoline your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
Page 323: Mmt In Gasoline
322 STARTING AND OPERATING performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom- CAUTION! mends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be indi- DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol. Use of cated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask these blends may result in starting and driveability your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline problems and may damage critical fuel system...
Page 324: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as Fuel System Cautions octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these CAUTION! products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not performance:...
Page 325: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
324 STARTING AND OPERATING • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- Carbon Monoxide Warnings nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time WARNING! the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Page 326: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- The gas cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. tem could result from using an improper fuel cap If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement (gas cap).
Page 327 326 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you CAUTION! hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on.
Page 328: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is CAUTION! included on this label and indicates the Month, Day, and Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- bottom of the label is your Vehicle Identification Number tem could result from using an improper fuel tank (VIN).
Page 329 328 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Page 330: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 then be determined separately to be sure that the load is CAUTION! properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is or the maximum front and rear GAWR.
Page 331: Common Towing Definitions
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the you in understanding the following information: total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination.
Page 332 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Tongue Weight (TW) hitches are the most popular on the market today and The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or trailers.
Page 333 332 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- formance, and could result in an accident. Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
Page 334: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) chart for the Max.
Page 335: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
334 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 Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Transmis- Combined Wt. Rat- (Gross Wt.
Page 336 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 3.8L/ 4.10 2 Door Rubicon 6,281 lbs (2 849 kg) 25 sq. ft. (2.32 2,000 lbs 200 lbs (91 Automatic Model (4WD) square meters) (907 kg) 3.8L/ 3.21 4 Door X Model 5,121 lbs (2 323 kg) 32 sq.
Page 337 336 STARTING AND OPERATING 3.8L/ 3.73 4 Door X Model 7,825 lbs (3 549 kg) 32 sq. ft. (2.97 3,500 lbs (1 350 lbs (159 Automatic (4WD) square meters) 587 kg) 3.8L/ 3.21 4 Door Sahara Model 5,481 lbs (2 486 kg) 32 sq.
Page 338: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 339: Towing Requirements
338 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 must be considered as part of the total load on your km) of vehicle operation.
Page 340 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing slack for turning corners.
Page 341 340 STARTING AND OPERATING • Total weight must be distributed between the tow − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded: “Tires–General Information”...
Page 342 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
Page 343 342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles WARNING! wiring harness. Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Page 344: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 345: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
344 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND Equipped) MOTORHOME, ETC.) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. CAUTION! − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.
Page 346: Towing - 4Wd Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 4. Start engine. Towing – 4WD Models NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neu- 5. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual tral) for recreational towing. transmission into gear. Shifting Into Neutral (N) 6.
Page 347: Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
346 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or release CAUTION! clutch on manual transmissions. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral) mission is shifted into P (Park) with the transfer case on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, turning in N (Neutral) and the engine running.
Page 348 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged.
Page 350: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....350 Preparations For Jacking ....353 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 351: Hazard Warning Flashers
350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, all front and rear directional signals will flash intermittently. Use it when your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle.
Page 352: If Your Engine Overheats
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage tion. your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H”, •...
Page 353: Jacking And Tire Changing
352 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 Section 3 of this manual. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 354: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 353 • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. Spare Tire Stowage To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire • Block both the front and rear cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug of the wheel diagonally oppo- wrench turning them counterclockwise.
Page 355 354 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Operate jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown. Do not raise Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 356: Jump Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 7. Position spare wheel/tire on vehicle and install lug WARNING! nuts with cone-shaped end toward wheel. Lightly tighten nuts clockwise. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- been lowered.
Page 357 356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- WARNING! out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, place the automatic transmission in P Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow (Park), or the manual transmission in N (Neutral), and battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 357 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal WARNING! of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing a good contact on the engine.
Page 359: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear. Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps and chains may break, causing serious CAUTION! injury.
Page 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 3.8L ....362 Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 370 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ..363 Spark Plugs .
Page 361 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Driveline And Steering Component Front/Rear Axle Fluid ....389 Lubrication ......376 Appearance Care And Protection From Body Lubrication .
Page 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 Fluid Capacities ......408 Engine ......409 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts .
Page 363: Engine Compartment - 3.8L
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.8L...
Page 364: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
Page 365: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can PROGRAMS determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improp- In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass erly installed, or damaged.
Page 366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test, ignition key or start the engine. This means that your which you can use prior to going to the test station. To vehicle’s OBD system is not ready and you should not check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do proceed to the I/M station.
Page 367: Replacement Parts
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on systems can result in civil penalties being assessed with the engine running. against you.
Page 368: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always services determined by the engineers who designed your maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the vehicle.
Page 369 368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause been certified by the American aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Disposing of Used Engine Oil engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com- your vehicle.
Page 371: Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension
370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension Spark Plugs Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatic Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor- tensioner. No belt tension adjustments are required. mance and emission control. New plugs should be in- However, belt and belt tensioner condition should be stalled at the mileage specified in the appropriate main- inspected at the specified intervals, and replaced if re-...
Page 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In materials that can burn. Such materials might be the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-...
Page 373: Crankcase Emission Control System
372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control age: systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in Crankcase Emission Control System motion.
Page 374: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 Engine Air Cleaner Filter WARNING! Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter change intervals. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands WARNING! after handling the battery. The air cleaner can provide protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 375: Air Conditioner Maintenance
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 376: Power Steering Fluid Check
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System WARNING! Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- sor Oil, and Refrigerants. Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling and to insure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 377: Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a All driveline and steering components are sealed and do year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small not require lubrication. Driveshafts are not serviceable. amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Page 378: Windshield And Rear Window Washers
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 Windshield and Rear Window Washers WARNING! The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. The fluid Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam- reservoir is located in the engine compartment, be sure to mable.
Page 379: Cooling System
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- antifreeze/coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser cation or oil change. Replace as required. (if equipped) or radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc.
Page 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 Cooling System — Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedule, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. • Mixing of antifreeze/coolants other than the speci- fied HOAT antifreeze/coolants, may result in en- If the solution is dirty and contains a considerable gine damage and may decrease corrosion protec- amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling...
Page 381 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved antifreeze/ ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This solution.
Page 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any children, do not store ethylene glycol based antifreeze/ accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 383 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional antifreeze/coolant is needed to main- coolant needs to be added, contents of coolant recov- tain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant ery bottle must also be protected against freezing. bottle. Do not overfill. •...
Page 384: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may are present. Components should be replaced immedi- result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas ately if there is any evidence of degradation that could mileage, and increased emissions. cause failure.
Page 385 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake and Power Steering System Hoses WARNING! When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance, inspect surface of hoses for evidence of heat and me- Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. chanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, You could have an accident.
Page 386: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed CAUTION! container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration CAUTION! in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder.
Page 387 386 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 (2) minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
Page 388: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 Special Additives CAUTION! Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50° F mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- (10°...
Page 389: Transfer Case
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Transfer Case Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid Fluid Level Check level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill point not more than 3/16”...
Page 390: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Drain Front/Rear Axle Fluid First remove fill plug (B), then drain plug (C). Recom- Fluid Level Check mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is Lubricant should be at bottom edge of the oil fill hole. 15–25 ft.lbs.
Page 391: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Following off-road usage, completely inspect the under- CAUTION! body of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steer- ing, suspension and exhaust system for damage. Check Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions, threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the change all lubricants, and lubricate body compo- chassis, drivetrain components, steering and suspension.
Page 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will Washing have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- body protection. hicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild The following maintenance recommendations will enable car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion...
Page 393 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials •...
Page 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 • For tough stains, apply Mopar Total Clean or a mild Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
Page 395 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type WARNING! cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 • Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended with the top Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical down, as exposure to sun or rain may damage interior solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. trim.
Page 397 Use Mopar not up and down. Mopar Jeep Soft Glass Window Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant to ease zipper Cleaner will safely clean all plastic windows without operation.
Page 398: Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 halves with fresh water and allow to dry. Aggressively work the Mopar Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant into the zipper teeth. If a stuck zipper slide is experi- enced, work the Mopar Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant into the zipper slide.
Page 399 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Driver Door Node 30 Amp Sway Bar Natural Pink 25 Amp Passenger Door Node 60 Amp Ignition Off Draw Natural Yellow (IOD) — Main 40 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys- 40 Amp...
Page 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front/Rear Washer 20 Amp Front Heated Seat Yellow Yellow — Spare 20 Amp Rear Heated Seat (If Yellow Equipped) 15 Amp Center High Mounted Blue Stop Light (CHMSL)/ 20 Amp...
Page 401 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp (Ignition Off Draw) 20 Amp COL MOD, IR SNS, IOD-HVAC/ATC, Yellow Heater Ventilation, Air MW SENSR, Under- Conditioning/ hood Lamp (UH Automatic Tempera- LMP) ture Control (HVAC/ ATC), Rear View...
Page 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Right Horn (RT Controller (ORC) HORN (HI/LOW) 15 Amp Left Tail/License/ 10 Amp Left Horn (LT HORN Blue Park Lamp (LT-TAIL/ (HI/LOW) LIC/PRK LMP)
Page 403 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Wiper Motor Frt, 10 Amp Heated Mirrors Blue J1962 Diagnostic Feed 20 Amp Back-Up Lamps (B/U 20 Amp Power Outlet Yellow LAMPS) Yellow 10 Amp Occupant Restraint...
Page 404: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. • When installing the Integrated Power Module You may: cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched.
Page 405: Replacement Bulbs - If Equipped
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS — IF EQUIPPED Exterior Lights Bulb Type Backup Lights (2)......3157 Center High Mounted Stop Light (1) .
Page 406: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 9. Push connector locking tab to the unlock position. BULB REPLACEMENT Head Light 10. Remove connector from bulb. 1. Open hood and support using prop rod. 11. Push connector onto new bulb base, and push the connector locking tab to the lock position.
Page 407: Front Park/Turn Signal
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Park/Turn Signal Front Fog Light 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 counter-clockwise and remove. disconnect the electrical connector from underneath. 2.
Page 408: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up Lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 3. Rotate the appropriate socket 1/4 turn counter- Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights clockwise, then remove it from the housing. 1. Remove the two (2) inboard screws attaching the tail light housing to the body. DO NOT REMOVE THE 4.
Page 409: Maintaining Your Vehicle
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) — 2 Door Models 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — 4 Door Models 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.8 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified Engine Oil) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters Cooling System *...
Page 410: Engine
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 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 Or- ganic Additive Technology) Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 411: Chassis
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the require- ments of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224) Transfer Case Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Axle Differential (Front) Mopar Gear &...
Page 412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..412 Required Maintenance Intervals ... 415 Maintenance Schedule ....412...
Page 413 412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is type must be done at the times or mileages specified to time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. assure the continued proper functioning of the emission On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles “Change Oil”...
Page 414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413 • 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 5 minutes after a fully • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals warmed engine is shut off.
Page 415 414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 416 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 415 Required Maintenance Intervals Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 Rotate tires. 6,000 10 000 If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty...
Page 417 416 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot 24,000 40 000 seals, replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 418 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 417 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the automatic transmission fluid & main sump filter if using your vehicle for any of the follow- 60,000 100 000 ing: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.
Page 419 418 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 420: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Reporting Safety Defects ....423 Vehicle ......420 In Canada .
Page 421: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
Warranty service must be done by an authorized or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend service advisor know. that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service.
Page 422 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 421 • Vehicle identification number technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely • Vehicle delivery date and mileage manner. DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s P.O.
Page 423 422 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
Page 424: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 423 MOPAR PARTS WARNING! Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle operating at its best. vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 425: In Canada
424 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– To order the following manuals, you may use either the 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 425 • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 427: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- characteristics and climate. lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- Traction Grades tration.
Page 428: Temperature Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 427 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 430 INDEX...
Page 431 430 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 202,294 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ... . . 8 Adding Fuel ......325 Antenna, Satellite Radio .
Page 432 INDEX 431 Battery ....... 373 Capacities, Fluid ......408 Emergency Starting .
Page 433 432 INDEX Child Restraint ....58,59,65,68 Inspection ......378 Child Restraint Tether Anchors .
Page 434 INDEX 433 Dipsticks Anti-Lock Brake System ....100 Oil (Engine) ......367 Brake Assist System .
Page 435 434 INDEX Air Cleaner ......373 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....368 Block Heater .
Page 436 INDEX 435 Flooded Engine Starting ....265 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....325 Fluid Capacities .
Page 437 436 INDEX Speedometer ......200 Replacing ......405 Tachometer .
Page 438 INDEX 437 Inside Rearview Mirror ....79 Keyless Entry System ..... . 19 Instrument Cluster .
Page 439 438 INDEX Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ..207 Oil Pressure ......201 Cruise .
Page 440 INDEX 439 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Modular Hard Top ..... . . 119 (LATCH) ......64,65 Monitor, Tire Pressure System .
Page 441 440 INDEX Dipstick ......367 Pets ........70 Filter .
Page 442 INDEX 441 Radio, Navigation ..... . . 243 Remote Control Radio Operation ......250 Door Locks .
Page 443 442 INDEX Safety Tips ......71 Head Restraints ......84 Satellite Radio .
Page 444 INDEX 443 Automatic Transmission ....273 Engine Fails to Start ....265 Manual Transmission .
Page 445 444 INDEX Tachometer ......203 Jacking ......352,353 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .
Page 446 INDEX 445 Guide ......334 Maintenance ..... . . 385,387 Recreational .
Page 447 446 INDEX Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ....383 Wheel and Wheel Trim ....393 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 448 81-326-0855 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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