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Jeep Wrangler User Manual

2012
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  • Page 1 User Guide 2012 Wrangler Includes Wrangler Unlimited...
  • Page 2 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep is a registered ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Power Inverter ... . . 75 Power Outlets ... . . 76 Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ....2 OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES Command-Trac®/Rock-Trac®...

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference. Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources.
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Rollover Warning WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 7 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, JEEP, MOPAR, ATF+4, COMMAND-TRAC, FREEDOM TOP, ROCK-TRAC, RUBICON, SAHARA, TRU-LOK, Uconnect and WRANGLER are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 8: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Air Bag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE...
  • Page 11 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - O/D (Overdrive) Off Indicator - High Beam Indicator - 4WD Indicator* - Front Fog Light Indicator - Sway Bar Indicator* - Front Axle Lock - Electronic Stability Indicator* Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Rear Axle Lock Indicator*...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

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

  • Page 13: Theft Alarm

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

  • Page 14: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED • A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.

  • Page 15: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED • Two-door models can accommodate flexible LATCH-compatible child seats in the two outboard seating positions only. Both rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. Child seats with fixed or flexible LATCH-compatible attachments can be installed in either outboard seating position.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

  • Page 18: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position. Height Adjustment • Ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height.

  • Page 19: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED • The front passenger seats have a track memory which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track, regardless of its original position. • The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its fully upright position.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED • Locate the pull strap, located on the outboard side of the seat, and pull it toward you until the seatback releases (four-door models). To Raise The Rear Seat • Lift up on the seatback to return it to the upright position. WARNING! •...

  • Page 21: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT STEERING COLUMN • The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.

  • Page 22: Heated Seats

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

  • Page 23: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

  • Page 24: Turn Signal/Lights Lever

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

  • Page 25: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

  • Page 26: Speed Control

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

  • Page 27: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. Heated Mirrors • The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.

  • Page 28: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

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

  • Page 29: Soft Top And Sunrider

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 30 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 31 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 32 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 33: Hard Top And Freedom Top

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 34 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 35: Dual Top - If Equipped

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED • If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must remove one of the tops from the vehicle. • If the soft top is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from the sport bar.

  • Page 36: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 38: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) NOTE: • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 40: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade • Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADE will display. Rotate the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select the desired setting. Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. •...
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS CD/DISC Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through CD tracks. • Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping. SET/RND Button (Random Play) • Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. • This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.

  • Page 43: Media Center 230 (Sales Code Req)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 44 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade • Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADE will display. Rotate the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select the desired setting. Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. •...
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio • Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite sports, news, talk and entertainment channels–all with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your fingertips. •...

  • Page 46: Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code Rbz/Rhb)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 47 ELECTRONICS Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu. • Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) in order to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu •...
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 50 ELECTRONICS • Pressing the “MEDIA” hard-key and then the “AUX” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons.
  • Page 51 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “Add Music Files to HDD” soft-key, then touch the “From USB” soft-key in the next screen. • Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the “DONE” soft-key to start the copy process.
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “SEARCH/BROWSE” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from Favorites.
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Points of Interest.” • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Finding A Place By Spelling The Name •...
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS Following Your Route • Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding A Via Point •...

  • Page 55: Media Center 730N (Sales Code Rhr)

    ELECTRONICS • You may experience delays in acquisition of satellite signals when in areas with an obstructed view to the sky, such as garages, tunnels, or large cities with tall buildings. Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™...
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS Menu • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu. • Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) in order to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu •...
  • Page 57 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate repeatedly until AM/FM/SAT appears at the top of the screen, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key to select the band.
  • Page 58 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack Operation • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select “MY FILES”.
  • Page 61 ELECTRONICS Display a Picture on the Radio Screen • Once the import is complete, the pictures will then be available in the “MY PICTURES” screen. • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the Settings Menu, then touch the “My Files” soft-key and then touch the “My Pictures” soft-key. Touch the desired picture, then touch the “Set as Picture View”...
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS NAVIGATION • Your navigation system receives GPS signals from up to 16 satellites to display the position of your vehicle. Map and database information is supplied through a hard disk drive. • Touch the “NAV” hard-key on the radio face plate to access the Navigation system and the NAV –...
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address • From the NAV main menu, touch “New Destination,” then touch “Street Address.” NOTE: If the wrong State and/or Country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. •...
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS Go Home • From the NAV main menu, touch “Guide Me Home” when you want to route to your home destination. Where Am I Now? • From the NAV main menu, touch “Where Am I Now?.” The Where Am I Now? menu displays location information for the current vehicle position.

  • Page 65: Sirius Xm™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS • “Save Destination” to save the destination address. • “Change Method” will allow you to change the routing method. Sirius XM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK NOTE: • Sirius Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. •...
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS NOTE: Refer to your Media Center 730N or Media Center 430/430N User's Manual for more information. Display SAT Favorites List • Touch the “Search/Browse” soft-key and select “Favorites” from the SAT Browse screen. • Touch the desired favorites soft-key to switch the SAT tuner to the corresponding channel.
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current Sirius XM™ channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio. •...
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS Sirius Travel Link (Media Center 730N (RHR) & Media Center 430N (RHB) Only) NOTE: • Sirius Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • Sirius Travel Link is only available in the United States. •...

  • Page 69: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

  • Page 70: Uconnect™ Phone

    ELECTRONICS NOTE: • The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices. The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.UconnectPhone.com website for a list of tested iPod®s.
  • Page 71 ELECTRONICS • (After the BEEP), say “pair a device”. • Follow the audible prompts. • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can say any four-digit PIN.
  • Page 72 ELECTRONICS • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook. • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect™...

  • Page 73: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. •...
  • Page 74 ELECTRONICS Sirius XM™ “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its spoken Satellite Radio number) Mode “Next Channel” (to select the next channel) “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel) “Radio Menu”...

  • Page 75: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. Bluetooth®...

  • Page 76: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS • Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature or to exit sub menus. • Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the sub menus. Compass Calibration •...

  • Page 77: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS Flashing Lamps With Lock • The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off: • Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.

  • Page 78: Power Outlets

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLETS • There are three possible 12–Volt Power Outlets in this vehicle. • The front power outlet, located in the lower portion of the instrument panel, is powered when the key is in the ON or ACC position. •...

  • Page 79: Off-Road Capabilities

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES COMMAND-TRAC®/ROCK-TRAC® • The transfer case provides four mode positions: 2H (Two-wheel drive high range), 4H (Four-wheel drive high range), N (Neutral), and 4L (Four-wheel drive low range). • The transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H position for normal street and highway conditions such as hard-surfaced roads.

  • Page 80: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - Rubicon Only

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT – RUBICON ONLY Off-Road • Press the SWAY BAR switch, located on the instrument panel (to the left of the steering column), once to disconnect the Sway Bar. • The Sway Bar indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. On-Road •...

  • Page 81: Utility

    UTILITY...
  • Page 82 UTILITY...

  • Page 83: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF Four-Wheel Drive Models the Ground See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK • Manual transmission in gear Flat Tow NONE (NOT in NEUTRAL (N) •...
  • Page 84 UTILITY 13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar. 14. Release the parking brake. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle.
  • Page 85 UTILITY CAUTION! (Continued) • Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in Neutral) for recreational towing. • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result. •...

  • Page 86: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 87 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
  • Page 88 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Engine Temperature Warning Light • This light warns of an overheated engine condition. • If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
  • Page 89 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Charging System Light • This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. •...

  • Page 90: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Resetting The Light After Servicing • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine). • Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds. • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. HOTOIL –...

  • Page 91: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C).
  • Page 92 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manual transmission into REVERSE.
  • Page 93 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle. Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5.
  • Page 94 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 95 ft/lbs (130 N·m).

  • Page 95: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. • Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause a collision.
  • Page 96 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. • Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 97: Emergency Tow Hooks

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

  • Page 98: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • To access the shift lever override, remove the override cover located on the PRNDL bezel, next to the shift lever.

  • Page 99: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE.

  • Page 100: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

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

  • Page 101: Maintaining Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 102: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 103: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR® Antifreeze/ 10.5 Quarts (9.9 Liters) Coolant 5 Includes coolant Year/100,000 Mile recovery bottle filled to Formula HOAT (Hybrid MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
  • Page 104 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part Axle differential (rear) 226 RBI (Model 44) - MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5) or equivalent. For trailer towing, use MOPAR® — Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W-140) or equivalent.

  • Page 105: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 106 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 107 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles...

  • Page 108: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses)
  • Page 109 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Mini Fuse Description Fuse — — 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module — —...
  • Page 110 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse 20 Amp Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor Yellow 20 Amp Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC Yellow SELECT) 20 Amp Front Heated Seat Yellow 20 Amp Rear Heated Seat (If Equipped) Yellow 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw —...
  • Page 111 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse 25 Amp Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and Natural 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light (CCN INT LIGHT), Switch Bank (SW BANK) 20 Amp Auto Shut Down (ASD #3) Yellow 10 Amp Red Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW)

  • Page 112: Tire Pressures

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

  • Page 113: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.

  • Page 114: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–877–426–5337 CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French) ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.

  • Page 115: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    NOTE: • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop-down lists.

  • Page 116: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Jeep dealership or online at mopar.com. Chrome: •...

  • Page 117: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ... 26 Emergency, In Case of Airbag ....12 Jacking .
  • Page 118 INDEX iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ..67 Preparation for Jacking ..90 Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . 73 Programmable Electronic Features ....74 Jack Location .
  • Page 119 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Disabled Vehicle ..96 Airbag ....12 Recreational ... . 81 Sway Bar Disconnect, Trailer Towing Electronic .

  • Page 120: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 77 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Wrangler? pg. 79 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 84 •...
  • Page 121 NOTES...
  • Page 122 NOTES...

  • Page 123: Driving And Alcohol

    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s...
  • Page 124 Download a free Vehicle Information App by visiting your application store, Keyword (Jeep), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put Microsoft Tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi.

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