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  • Page 1 User Guide 2013 Wrangler Includes Wrangler Unlimited...
  • Page 2 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 ® trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 COMMAND-TRAC ® /ROCK-TRAC ® ..81 AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK ® ) RUBICON CONTROLS AT A GLANCE ONLY ..... . 81 DRIVER COCKPIT .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Vehicles Sold In Canada With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Rollover Warning...
  • 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.

  • 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 - 4WD Indicator* - High Beam Indicator - Sway Bar Indicator* - Front Fog Light Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Front Axle Lock Indicator* - Cruise Indicator - Rear Axle Lock Indicator* - Vehicle Security Indicator* - O/D (Overdrive) Off...

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

  • Page 15: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED • Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. You will easily feel the anchorage bars if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. •...
  • 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. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

  • Page 19: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED NOTE: • If equipped with a combination lever, the seatback will return to its first locked position. The recliner handle will have to be actuated to adjust the seatback to the desired reclined position. • 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.
  • 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 sec- ond 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 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. • Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 25: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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: Electronic Speed Control

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

  • Page 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 allowed in floor mode. • Recirculation is allowed in defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes.

  • 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: Sunrider ® And Soft Top

    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. • 2 Door - 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. Clock Setting •...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM or FM 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 Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    ELECTRONICS MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SiriusXM™ 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 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” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS How To Load Multiple CDs/DVDs • Press the “LOAD” button and then press the button with the corresponding number (1–6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. • After the radio displays INSERT DISC, insert the CD into the player. The radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and “READING DISC”...

  • 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 itself, not the buttons on the radio.
  • Page 51 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 MUSIC soft-key.”...
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS NOTE: • A check mark in the My Pictures screen indicates the currently used picture. • You can also delete pictures by touching the “Delete” soft-key. Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen.
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS Garmin® Navigation • Media Center 430N integrates Garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your vehicle. Garmin ® Navigation includes a database with over 6 million points of interest. • Touch the “NAV” soft-key in the upper right corner of the screen to access the Navigation system.
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS Entering A Destination Address • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Address.” • Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the address and touch “Go.” Searching Near Another Location • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch a destination and then touch “Near.”...
  • Page 55 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 56 ELECTRONICS NOTE: If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals.

  • Page 57: Media Center 730N (Sales Code Rhr)

    ELECTRONICS MEDIA CENTER 730N (SALES CODE RHR) 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. Clock Setting •...
  • Page 58 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 59 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. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 60 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 61 ELECTRONICS • Pressing the “RADIO/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 itself, not the buttons on the radio.
  • Page 62 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 63 ELECTRONICS NOTE: The copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. 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”...
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS NAVIGATION • Your navigation system receives GPS signals from up to 16 satellites to dis- play 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 65 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the NAV main menu, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key. • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “GO.” Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address •...
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS Entering Your Home Location • Press the “NAV” hard-key on the right side of the radio. • From the Nav – Main Menu, touch “Guide Me Home” to enter your home address. If no home address has been set, touch “YES” to access the Enter Home Address menu.
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS Route Guidance • After starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces: “Follow the arrows on the display.” You will receive navigation recommendations by voice messages and screen displays. Route Options • After pressing the “OPTIONS” soft-key in the Route Guidance Menu, the following information is displayed: •...

  • Page 68: Siriusxm™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK • The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio mode. • To access SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio, press the “RADIO/MEDIA” or “RADIO” and then touch the “SAT” soft-key tab. Info • Touch the “i” soft-key to view detailed information about the current Sirius XM™ Satellite channel.
  • Page 69 ELECTRONICS • You will see a favorite star indicator in the upper right side of the screen below the SAT soft-key and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently playing on one of the SiriusXM™ satellite radio channels. NOTE: Refer to your Media Center 730N or Me- dia Center 430/430N User's Manual for...
  • Page 70 ELECTRONICS Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current Siri- usXM™ channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio. •...
  • Page 71 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM™ Travel Link (Media Center 730N (RHR) & Media Center 430N (RHB) Only) NOTE: • SiriusXM™ Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • SiriusXM™ Travel Link is only available in the United States. •...

  • Page 72: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steer- ing 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 73: 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.
  • Page 74 ELECTRONICS Phone Pairing NOTE: • Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. • Prior to starting the pairing procedure ensure all additional phones within the vehicle have their Bluetooth ® disabled. • The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 75 ELECTRONICS Phonebook Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automati- cally downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may ®...

  • Page 76: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button • (After the BEEP), say “mute” (or “mute off”). Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button •...
  • Page 77 ELECTRONICS NOTE: Visit http://www.driveuconnect.com/features/voiceCommand/ for more info on which voice command features apply to your vehicle Voice Command Operation • Start a dialogue by pressing the “Voice Command” button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. Below are a list of voice commands for each of the different modes.
  • Page 78 ELECTRONICS Disc Mode “Track” (#) (to change the track) “Next Track” (to play the next track) “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. The following are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo”...

  • Page 79: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following applicable 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 80: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS • Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the sub menus. Compass Calibration • This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL”...

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: Utility

    UTILITY...
  • Page 86 UTILITY...

  • Page 87: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground • See Instructions • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in Flat Tow NONE NEUTRAL (N) • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
  • Page 88 UTILITY Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK, and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing. Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
  • Page 89 UTILITY NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. 8. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in Neutral. 9. Release the brake pedal. 10. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 11.
  • Page 90 UTILITY WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move, even if the transmission is in PARK.

  • Page 91: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Cana- dian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 92 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 93 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 94 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 95: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Oil Change Indicator Message If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change. Resetting The Light After Servicing • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine). •...

  • Page 96: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
  • Page 97 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 98 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.
  • Page 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4.
  • Page 100 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. •...

  • Page 101: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 102 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: • Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery. • Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 103: Emergency Tow Hooks

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

  • Page 104: 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 105: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE • The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or transmission.

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 open- ing. • Push the latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood.

  • Page 108: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 109: Fluids And Capacities

    We recommend you use API 6 quarts (5.7 Liters) 3.6L Engine Certified SAE 5W-20 En- gine Oil, meeting the re- quirements of Chrysler Ma- terial Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil Filter–...
  • Page 110 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake ® Fluid, SAE J1703. If DOT 3, — SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.

  • Page 111: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
  • Page 112 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: • Check engine oil level • Check windshield washer fluid level • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission as needed •...
  • Page 113 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 150,000 240,000 140,000 224,000 130,000 208,000 120,000 192,000 110,000 176,000 100,000 160,000 90,000 144,000 80,000 128,000 70,000 112,000 60,000 96,000 50,000 80,000 40,000 64,000 30,000 48,000 20,000 32,000...
  • Page 114 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 150,000 240,000 140,000 224,000 130,000 208,000 120,000 192,000 110,000 176,000 100,000 160,000 90,000 144,000 80,000 128,000 70,000 112,000 60,000 96,000 50,000 80,000 40,000 64,000 30,000 48,000 20,000 32,000...
  • Page 115 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 150,000 240,000 140,000 224,000 130,000 208,000 120,000 192,000 110,000 176,000 100,000 160,000 90,000 144,000 80,000 128,000 70,000 112,000 60,000 96,000 50,000 80,000 40,000 64,000 30,000 48,000 20,000 32,000...

  • Page 116: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE RECORD Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 2 Years 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 3 Years 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 4 Years 50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 5 Years 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 6 Years 70,000 Miles...

  • Page 117: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 118 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 Fuse Mini Fuse Description — — 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module — —...
  • Page 119 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertain- ment System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digi- tal Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module (HFM), RADIO, Antenna (ANT), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW SENSR, Underhood Lamp (UH LMP)
  • Page 120 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Powertrain Wiper Motor Frt, J1962 Diagnostic 15 Amp Blue Feed 20 Amp Yellow Backup Lamps (B/U LAMPS) Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), 10 Amp Red TT EUROPE Next Generation Controller (NGC), 10 Amp Red Global Powertrain Engine Controller (GPEC)

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 123: 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 124: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • 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 125: Mopar Accessories

    MOPAR ACCESSORIES AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® • The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Wrangler. • In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory- approved.

  • Page 126: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....12 Oil ....107 Air Conditioning ... .26 Oil Selection .
  • Page 127 INDEX Lane Change and Turn Signals ..22 Seats....16 Lane Change Assist ..22 Adjustment .
  • Page 128 INDEX Washer Windshield Washers ..23 Rear ....23 Windshield Wipers ...23 Washers, Windshield .

  • Page 129: Faq (How To?)

    FAQ (How To?) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 13 • How do I adjust the height of my Front Seat? pg. 16 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • How do I operate my Soft Top? pg. 28 •...
  • Page 130 FAQ (How To?) OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES • How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 81 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Wrangler? pg. 83 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 89 •...

  • Page 131: 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 Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
  • Page 132 Jeep.com Download a free Vehicle Information by visiting your application store, Keyword (Jeep), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put Microsoft Tags to work for you, use your mobile Get the free mobile app for your phone phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft http://gettag.mobi Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi.

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