Page 1 Wrangler 2 0 1 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Includes Wrangler Unlimited...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than customer-oriented documents.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .15 SENTRY KEY® ......18 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ..23 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......29 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Doors.......42 Equipped .
Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..99 Vehicle ......101 SAFETY TIPS .
Page 17: A Word About Your Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number.
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- cause serious injury or death.
Page 19: Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED To Release The Steering Wheel Lock Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering Insert the key in the ignition, and turn the wheel slightly wheel lock.
Page 20: Sentry Key
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY® During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 CAUTION! CAUTION! Always remove the Sentry Keys® from the vehicle and The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. ible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided problems and loss of security protection.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key® into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position If you have two valid Sentry Keys®, you can program within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime new Sentry Keys®...
Page 23: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 General Information minutes. If the disturbance is still present (driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules Part 15 the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 24: To Arm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm The System If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors doors.
Page 25: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition • Unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plung- switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position. ers or the driver’s door lock cylinder will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, swing gate, and activate the Panic Alarm from a maxi- To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate mum distance of 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Press and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button...
Page 27: To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- Press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate ing the following steps: the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 28: Sound Horn On Lock
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn On Lock The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be Using The Panic Alarm turned on or turned off.
Page 29: To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock 3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of the vehicle by pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when button with the ignition in the LOCK position and the the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- key removed.
Page 30: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with mobile or CB radios. RS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 31: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m).
Page 32: How To Use Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start • Vehicle theft alarm not active All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: WARNING! •...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button on The following messages will display in the EVIC if the the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
Page 34: Doors
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock •...
Page 35: Upper Half Door Window Removal - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped Grasp the half door window and pull upward. 1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins with the pockets in the lower door.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Hinge Pin Screw Door Removal Warning Label 3. Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instru- 1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage. ment panel by pressing the tab at the top of the connector 2.
Page 37: Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 4. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror may damage the paint. 5. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins from their hinges and remove the door.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Door Removal Warning Label Hinge Pin Screw 1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage. 3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward. 2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower 4.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Red Connector Latch Trim Access Door 6. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. 5. Unplug the wiring harness connector. 7. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push from their hinges and remove the door.
Page 40: Door Locks
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks All doors are equipped with an interior rocker-type door lock lever. To lock a door when leaving your vehicle, press the rocker lever forward to the LOCK position and close the door.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! • For personal security reasons and safety in a colli- sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 42: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security reasons and safety in a colli- panel. Press the switch forward to lock the doors, and sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well rearward to unlock the doors.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature can be When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically enabled or disabled as follows: when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 44: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child- Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1.
Page 45: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the rocker lever rearward (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. WINDOWS Power Windows — If Equipped The power window switches are located on the instru- ment panel below the radio.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Four-Door Models Window Lockout Switch — Four-Door Models The window lockout switch (located between the front The lower left switch controls the left rear passenger window switches) allows you to disable the rear window window, and the lower right switch controls the right switches that are located on the back of the center floor rear passenger window.
Page 47: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Rear Power Windows — Four-Door Models Wind Buffeting The rear passenger window switches are located on the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of back of the center floor console. Press the switch down- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ward to open the window and upward to close the ears.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the swing gate, press the button on the gate CAUTION! handle. Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the rear flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result.
Page 49: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the Some of the most important safety features in your seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt vehicle are the restraint systems: all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the •...
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled rates of inflation based on several factors, including the up in the rear seat.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belts
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! (Continued) your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
Page 56 54 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 posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 57: Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout - Four-Door Models Only
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor WARNING! Lockout — Four-Door Models Only The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in the 60% rear seatback is not fully latched.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ In the front seat positions, the shoulder belt anchorage shoulder belt. can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck.
Page 59: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions WARNING! The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 60: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an all passenger-seating positions with a combination lap/ ALR and is being used for normal usage: shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably belt with this feature.
Page 61: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Energy Management Feature Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Man- to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking agement feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.
Page 62: Seat Belt Pretensioners
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 63: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belts And Pregnant Women (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts notification. throughout their pregnancy.
Page 64: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB). The SABs are marked with inflation that are based on several factors, including the an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front severity and type of collision.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag System Components Advanced Front Air Bag Features Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver system components: and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter- •...
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not put anything on or around the air bag • If your vehicle is equipped with SAB, do not attach covers or attempt to open them manually. You may cupholders or any other objects on or around the damage the air bags and you could be injured door.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the (SAB) — If Equipped front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant...
Page 69: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 with your back against the seat back, use the seat belts Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls properly, and use the appropriate sized child restraint, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system and weight of the child.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch stantial vehicle damage —...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large noted that could affect the air bag system.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) Front And Side Impact Sensors Inflator Units — If Equipped In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC in The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags Inflator determining appropriate response to impact events.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium functions after an event, the ignition switch must be floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have WARNING! (Continued) deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the way (including removal or loosening/tightening of air bags will not be in place to protect you. seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the inflate for your protection in a collision. The upper right side of the instrument panel.
Page 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 77: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Child Restraints non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- times, including babies and children.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type of Child Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Convertible Child Restraint,...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- reach the highest weight or height allowed by their facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until convertible child seat.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Older Children And Child Restraints WARNING! Children who are two years old or who have outgrown • Improper installation can lead to failure of an their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- infant or child restraint.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 84: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Latch Positions (Four-Door Models) Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Latch Positions (Two-Door Models) position Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- cated behind each rear seatback, near to the floor. Latch Anchorages (Four-Door Models) Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models)
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child Improper installation of a child restraint to the restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- other occupants or being used to secure child restraints.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will Seat Belt make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode”...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Four-Door Models Two-Door Models...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing child Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a restraint, up to the recommended weight forward facing child restraint?
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether trouble tightening the seat belt.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 1.
Page 100 98 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 anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 101: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil A long break-in period is not required for the engine and changes should be consistent with anticipated climate drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Page 102: Safety Tips
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can WARNING! eventually poison you.
Page 103: Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Seat Belts • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster WARNING! Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- the air directed against the windshield.
Page 105: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
Page 107: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Cancel Command .....119 MIRRORS ......111 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook SEATS ......153 Entries .
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door ▫ Front Fog Lights ..... .172 Models .
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Set A Desired Speed ....182 ▫ Rear Storage Compartment ....192 ▫...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Front Panel(s) Installation ....213 ▫ Raising The Soft Top ....244 ▫...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FOLDING WINDSHIELD ....290 REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY ......297 ▫...
Page 113: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 114: Outside Mirrors
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors WARNING! To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight convex mirror will look smaller and farther away overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Page 115: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 116: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors — If Equipped After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off The power mirror switch is located on the center of the position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror instrument panel, below the climate controls.
Page 117: Vanity Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Vanity Mirrors Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED Vanity mirrors are located on the sun visors. To use the Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- mirrors, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror vehicle communications system.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For Uconnect® customer support: pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s Uconnect® Phone. The • U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call Uconnect®...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Uconnect® Phone Button The Uconnect® Phone can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth® mobile phone. See the The radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped) Uconnect® website for supported phones. Refer to your will contain the two control buttons (Uconnect®...
Page 120: Operation
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the Operation compound form of the voice command is given. You Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® can also break the commands into parts and say each Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 121: Help Command
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to reference your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The Uconnect® web- If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to site may also provide detailed instructions for pairing. know your options at any prompt, say “Help”...
Page 122: Dial By Saying A Number
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial by Saying a Number give the Uconnect® Phone a name for your mobile • Press the button to begin. phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be •...
Page 123: Phonebook Download - Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • The system will prompt you to say the name of the phonebook. Specific Bluetooth® Phones with Phone Book person you want to call. Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect® website for supported phones. •...
Page 124: Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of phone is accessible. long names helps the Voice Command and it is recom- mended.
Page 125: Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook The Uconnect® Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to entry that you wish to edit.
Page 126: Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the name, the Uconnect® Phone will Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 127: List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be NOTE: The user can also exercise “Edit” or “Delete” deleted. operations at this point. • Note that only the phonebook in the current language • The Uconnect® Phone will then prompt you as to the is deleted.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Currently in Progress market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as bring the call back from hold, press and hold the but-...
Page 130: Uconnect® Phone Features
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Redial the call on the Uconnect® Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • Press the button to begin. • After the ignition is cycled to OFF, a call can continue •...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is language selection. operational, you may reach the emergency number as fol- lows: After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and •...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your NOTE: chances of successfully making a phone call as to that • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the for the mobile phone directly. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for WARNING!
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Voice Mail Calling followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working can press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone network configurations.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Dialing Using the Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect® Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 136: Advanced Phone Connectivity
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Mobile Phone Names • Press the Transfer Call to and from Mobile Phone button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say The Uconnect® Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect®...
Page 137: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Select Another Mobile Phone Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones • Press the This feature allows you to select and start using another button to begin. phone paired with the Uconnect® Phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training best results, the Voice Training session should be com- pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- running, all windows closed, and the blower fan nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect®...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • Even though the system is designed for users speaking Voice Command in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to cents, the system may not always work for some. provide at least ½...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and number combinations may not be supported.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Read Messages: Send Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will a new message: be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection the system from announcing the new incoming mes- can generally be reestablished by switching the phone sages.
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Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero cancel confirmation prompts continue three delete four dial five download edit seven emergency eight English nine erase all star (*) Espanol plus (+) Francais pound (#) help...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) list phones return to main menu return or main menu mobile select phone select mute send mute off set up phone settings or phone set up new entry towing assistance...
Page 149: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows following conditions: you to control your AM, FM radio, disk player, •...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 151: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — • “Main menu setup” or During the playback you may press the Voice Com- • “Switch to setup” mand button to stop playing memos. You pro- In this mode, you may say the following commands: ceed by saying one of the following commands: –...
Page 155: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 156: Front Seat Adjustment
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seat Adjustment The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor. While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward.
Page 157: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 158: Front Seatback Recline
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seatback Recline WARNING! Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the the desired position and release the handle. Lift the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Easy Entry Lever Easy Entry Seat To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks and push the seat rearward until the track locks.
Page 160: Tip N' Slide Seats - Two-Door Models
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • 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 sitting position.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Pull upward on the recline lever and slide the entire seat forward (Easy Entry). Tip n’ Slide Passenger Seat Easy Entry Lever In addition to Easy Entry, the front passenger seat is also equipped with Tip n’...
Page 162: Heated Seats - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the seat forward, pull the entire seat assembly Heated Seats — If Equipped toward the instrument panel. On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will WARNING! provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HIGH-level.
Page 164: Head Restraints
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints Front Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. restraint.
Page 165: Fold And Tumble Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Rear Head Restraints 1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward. The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable head re- straints. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for information on child seat tether routing.
Page 166: Removing The Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Slowly flip the entire seat forward. Removing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 167: Replacing The Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 2. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models the seat out and away from the lower bracket. Reverse the steps for removing the seat. 3.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Fold Down The Rear Seat • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to Locate the release lever (upper outboard side of seat), and lift it upward until the seatback releases. reposition the front seat to its mid-track position.
Page 169: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 To Raise The Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference Release both the hood latches. from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Page 170: Lights
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to push down slightly on the hood before pushing the LIGHTS safety latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the Multifunction Lever hood. The multifunction lever controls the operation of the To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, panel and place it in the retaining clip.
Page 171: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Headlights And Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation. Multifunction Lever Headlight Switch...
Page 172: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO position (third detent).
Page 173: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Turn Signals NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 174: High/Low Beam Switch
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High/Low Beam Switch NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. the headlights to high beam.
Page 175: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped detent to turn on the interior lighting. The headlights come on at a low intensity level when shifted into any position other than PARK (auto trans- mission) or when the vehicle begins to move (manual transmission).
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Reading Lights A courtesy light is also found in the rear of the center console. You can turn this light on and off from the Two courtesy/reading lights are located in the bottom of the dimmer control in the multifunction lever.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 The rear cargo light may be turned on by pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light off. Sports Bar Reading Light Rear Cargo Light...
Page 178: Windshield Wipers And Washers
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom posi- tion will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is also known as the “Party” mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery.
Page 179: Windshield Wiper Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- allow the wipers to return to the park position before tion.
Page 180: Windshield Washers
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will start and continue to operate for two or three wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 181: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Mist Feature Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.
Page 182: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. WARNING! With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull upwards on Do not adjust the steering column while driving. the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
Page 183: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 184: To Set A Desired Speed
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 185: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Page 186: Electrical Power Outlet
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power outlets that can provide power for accessories designed for use with the standard power outlet adapters. The front power outlet is powered from the ignition switch.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 A second power outlet is located inside the center console On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, there is a and is powered directly from the vehicle battery. third power outlet located in the right rear cargo area. CAUTION! •...
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high-power draw accessories, or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power long periods of the vehicle not being started (with from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be mobile phones, etc.).
Page 190: Power Inverter - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the front of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, there inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating will be a delay of approximately one second before the exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter inverter indicator light turns ON.
Page 192: Cupholders
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Rear Cupholders The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center Front Cupholders console. The front cupholders are located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 193: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 STORAGE Glovebox Storage The lockable glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the lower instrument panel. Pull outward on the handle/latch to open the compartment. Console Storage Compartment To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the ignition key and turn.
Page 194: Rear Storage Compartment
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There is an extra storage area underneath the console lid. Rear Storage Compartment The console lid has an integrated paper clip feature that The rear cargo area storage compartment cover is held by can hold small items.
Page 195: Dual Top - Two-Door Models - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the hard top are to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the soft top. Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage resulting from both tops remaining on the vehicle at the same time for extended periods of time.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- 4. Disconnect the knuckles from the left and right metal Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re- pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle moval”...
Page 197: Installing The Soft Top - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the 6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #T30 Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Instal- Torx®...
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re- moval” in this section. 3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: To aid in reattaching the knuckles, you may carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 screws if they are overtightened.
Page 200: Dual Top - Four-Door Models - If Equipped
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top. hard top are to be used independently.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- 4. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle, slide the Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re- tether strap up the side bow (both sides). moval”...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. The tether strap must be hooked onto the pivot bracket prior to removal of soft top from vehicle (both sides). 7. Lift the soft top in a upward motion to release the pivot bracket from the sport bar bracket.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 8. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a 9. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- clean, dry location (another person may be needed to Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Instal- help with this operation).
Page 204: Installing The Soft Top - Four-Door Models
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Installing The Soft Top — Four-Door Models 3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “Soft Top” in 4.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 5. Lower the pivot bracket onto the sport bar bracket mounting tab in a downward motion to lock into tab.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 CAUTION! Torx® head driver. Secure them until they are snug, being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over- Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the tighten.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 8. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle remove the tether strap from the bracket hook by sliding strap up off hook and slide down the side bow (both sides). 10. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottom of rear window) and set aside.
Page 208: Freedom Top™ Three-Piece Modular Hard Top - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual CAUTION! (Continued) top wrap. • Do not move your vehicle until the top has been 12. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up either fully attached to the windshield frame and The Soft Top”...
Page 209: Front Panel(S) Removal
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 CAUTION! (Continued) • Careless handling and storage of the removable roof panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicles interior. • The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center of the roof panel. 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the windshield. 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoul- der belt anchorage).
Page 211: Freedom Top™ Storage Bag
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Freedom Top™ Storage Bag Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Top™ Modular Hard Top, come with a Freedom Top™ storage bag that allows you to store your Freedom Top™ panels. The storage bag contains two compartments and fits behind the rear seat. Lay the Freedom bag down so the loops and hooks are facing downward.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing downward. Insert the left-side Freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing upward. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is laying flat).
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 NOTE: Ensure the front Freedom panel latch is closed Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed. prior to inserting the panel into the bag.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag) through the loops. Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat.
Page 215: Front Panel(S) Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed 1. Turn the left and right panels over and move the spacer block (located on the rear of the panel) upward 90 degrees. Front Panel(s) Installation NOTE: Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang.
Page 216: Rear Hard Top Removal
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly 4. Remove the six Torx® head screws that secure the to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) so that there is no overhang.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward to the the vehicle. right. Wire Harness Connector Red Locking Tab...
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab and pull downward to disconnect. Pinch Grip On Hose 10. Close the swing gate. Press Tab To Disconnect 11. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard 9.
Page 219: Rear Hard Top Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 NOTE: CAUTION! • The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the body The removal of the Freedom Top requires four adults should be torqued to 66 in lb +/- 22 in lb (7.5 N·m +/- located on each corner.
Page 220: Door Frame Removal
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Removal CAUTION! (Continued) 1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment • Careless handling and storage of the removable knobs (two per door). door frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING! Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used. 2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame.
Page 222: Door Frame Installation - Two-Door Models
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for NOTE: storage. Store in a secure location. • Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over the metal side bar and then clip the rear, making sure that the material for the side bar covers is not pinched by the door frame.
Page 224: Door Frame Installation - Four-Door Models
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side. 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to Door Frame Installation —...
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to hold the 6. Clip the front of the door rail over the side bar making door rail in position. sure that the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the door frame.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Position the rear of the front door frame to lay on top 9. Tighten the front knob, then the rear most knob, and of the front of the rear door frame. Ensure the seals are then the middle knob.
Page 227: Soft Top - Two-Door Models
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- the top can then be installed. If the temperature is 41°F tional videos.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Refer to “Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models” • The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- only for protection against the elements. Do not tion.
Page 229: Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 CAUTION! (Continued) • Careless handling and storage of the soft top may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicle’s interior. • The soft top must be positioned properly to ensure sealing.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the back window. 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 5. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so 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 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Release the Sunrider® latch (both sides). NOTE: Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. 7. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
Page 233: Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further information. 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider® latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation).
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Engage header latches. 3. Install rear corner panels.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 4. Install the back window. 5. Install the side windows.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door 7. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the properly positioned on the door frame.
Page 237: Lowering The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Lowering The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Quarter Window 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Check Strap 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 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 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely bracket on both the left and right sides. unzip the window. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 10.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 12. 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 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 14. 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 swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket with the Sunrider®...
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over the Sunrider® link (Sunrider® Models only). 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high- mounted brake light.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 18. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the 19. Close the front header latches. bows and as far inward as possible. This will keep 20. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door any portion of the top from flapping outside of the Frame”...
Page 246: Raising The Soft Top
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raising The Soft Top 4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow and the 2–bow (middle bow) up and over the 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. sports bar until the header rests on the top of the 2.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 5. Make sure the Sunrider® bracket on the side bows 6. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each latches to the door rails (Sunrider® Models only). side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them 8. 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 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 9. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body 10. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rarily by attaching to the Velcro® in the rear corner. Start rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro®...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate 14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. window.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the window.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate 19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to bracket on both the left and right sides. their secured position. 18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel.
Page 255: Soft Top - Four-Door Models
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and Please visit the owner’s section of Jeep.com for instruc- the top can then be snapped into place. If the tempera- tional videos.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not lower the top with the windows installed. • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window Window and top damage may occur. curtain up unless the side curtains are also open. •...
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 NOTE: Do not remove any of the three attachment CAUTION! knobs unless you are planning on installing the hard top. Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: •...
Page 258: Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top 1. Remove the side windows. 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 2. Remove the back window. NOTE: Start zipper from the right side to remove back window.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft 6. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. top.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 7. Release Sunrider® latch (both sides).
Page 262: Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider® latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation).
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 2. Install rear corner panels.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Rotate the header forward. 4. Engage the header latches.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 5. Install the back window. 6. Install the side windows.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door 8. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the properly positioned on the door frame.
Page 267: Folding Down The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 5 —...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 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 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely bracket on both the left and right sides. unzip the window. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 10.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 12. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. top.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 14. 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 toward the vehicle to disengage.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. 17. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch above the front of the rear door.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 18. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to 19. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track prevent possible damage to the rear center high- and lower the top down into the vehicle. mounted brake light.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Help from another person will ease this operation. 21. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro® straps provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side bows and through the slot on the body.
Page 277: Putting Up The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Putting Up The Soft Top NOTE: Help from another person will ease this operation. 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.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door frame tracks and slide the top forward. 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider® locking mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear doors.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the 9. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side bow until it rests on the windshield frame. side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them 11. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow). side of the body channel.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side 12. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear porarily by attaching it to the Velcro® in the upper window loose (on both sides).
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 14. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro®...
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate 16. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. window.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert- ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel. 19.
Page 286: Sunrider® (Two-Door Models) - If Equipped
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SUNRIDER® (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF their secured position. EQUIPPED CAUTION! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
Page 287: Opening The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Opening The Sunrider® 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Sunrider® latch on the door rail should not 5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the be activated for Sunrider® use. If activated, the soft top straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels.
Page 289: Closing The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Closing The Sunrider® SUNRIDER® (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. CAUTION! 3. Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of the Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a vehicle.
Page 290: Opening The Sunrider
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening The Sunrider® 3. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 4. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest 5. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown. the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds.
Page 292: Closing The Sunrider
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each Closing The Sunrider® strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro® to Perform the above steps in the opposite order. itself; use one strap on each side of the vehicle. NOTE: Failure to fold the fabric rearward will allow the material to sag and may block the rearview mirror.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be WARNING! removed and the windshield folded down. However, the protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you Carefully follow these warnings to help protect remove the side bars and fold down the windshield, against personal injury: •...
Page 294: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If you remove the doors, store them outside the vehicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door may cause personal injury. Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars 1.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 7. Remove the one hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the CAUTION! plastic trim on the bottom side of the side bar, one hex bolt (13 mm) on the side of the side bar, and one hex Do not remove the head impact foam from the side bolt (13 mm) on top of the side bar.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the WARNING! six black round-headed Torx® head screws (using a #40 Torx® head driver) on each side of the base of the You or others could be injured if you carry the side windshield.
Page 297: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 12. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the rubber hood bumpers. 13. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the windshield in place.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Attach the front of the side bar to the windshield 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black frame. round-headed Torx® head screws (using a #40 Torx® • Install the top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then the head driver) on each side of the base of the wind- shield.
Page 299: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to A rotary switch on the center portion of the control lever activate the rear washer.
Page 300: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped CAUTION! The rear window defroster button is located on Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. the heating elements: Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster.
Page 301: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..302 Displays ......328 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ System Status ......335 Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/ NAV — IF EQUIPPED ....360 ▫...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE for ▫ List Or Browse Mode ....389 CD and MP3 Audio Play ....375 ▫...
Page 304: Instrument Panel Features
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Assist Handle 10 — Power Mirror Switch — If Equipped 5 —...
Page 305: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 306: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped 1. Fuel Gauge This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 7. Seat Belt Reminder Light 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight light should turn on momentarily when the engine is seconds as a bulb check.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to In this case, the light will remain on until the condition low beam. If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake or park lights are left on, the high beam indicator light booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake will remain illuminated and a chime will sound.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Air Bag Warning Light CAUTION! This light will turn on for four to eight seconds Do not operate the engine with the tachometer as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur. turned to ON/RUN.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped CAUTION! This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly over and stop the vehicle.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Cruise Indicator 22. Shift Lever Indicator This indicator shows when the electronic speed The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the control system is turned on. instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- approximately one minute and then remain continuously cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and illuminated.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of CAUTION! vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your The TPMS has been optimized for the original odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair equipment tires and wheels.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Vehicle Odometer Messages ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, the following The ECO indicator will illuminate when you are driving odometer messages will display: in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL gASCAP CAUTION! If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a ture “HOTOIL” Warning message illuminated will “gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display eventually cause severe transmission damage or area.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 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 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, WARNING! poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced stays on through several typical driving styles.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles WARNING! (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- problem diagnosed and corrected.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 28. Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the shift This indicator will illuminate when the front lever is placed in the PARK position.
Page 321: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 31. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display / Compass Mini-Trip Computer Display — If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages. For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center”.
Page 322: Control Buttons
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Buttons NOTE: The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to The Compass/Temperature control buttons are located be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- on the left spoke of the steering wheel. ture is displayed.
Page 323: Compass/Temperature Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Compass/Temperature Display NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler Uconnect® gps (Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide the compass direction, and the variance and calibration menus will be unavailable. The compass will perform accurately, based on GPS signals instead of the Earth’s magnetic field.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set The Variance 2. Press and hold the RESET button (for approximately 10 seconds) until the current variance zone number is Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector displayed. lever in the PARK position. Press and hold the RESET button on the steering wheel (for approximately ten sec- 3.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Distance To Empty (DTE) NOTE: • A good calibration requires a level surface and an Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with environment free from large metallic objects such as the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous tracks, etc.
Page 326: Trip Conditions
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Conditions Trip Odometer (ODO) / ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Press and release the right button (on the instru- ment cluster) to switch from odometer to Trip A or Trip B or to ECO.
Page 327: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last reset. ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped The ECO indicator will illuminate when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This system conveniently allows the driver to select a The system allows the driver to select information by variety of useful information by pressing the switches pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the wheel: following: •...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 MENU Button SELECT Button Press and release the MENU button to advance Press and release the SELECT button when the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu prompted by the EVIC to Reset Main Menu features or to return to the Main Menu from a features with a reset capability or to change sub-menu.
Page 330: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays chime) • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: •...
Page 331: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting Unless reset, this message will continue to display each And Operating” for more details) time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the •...
Page 332: Evic Main Menu
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Main Menu NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Aver- age Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time), the EVIC prompts To step to each main menu feature press and release the a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the word MENU button once for each step.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 NOTE: The system will display the last known outside Automatic Compass Calibration temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- need to set the compass manually.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the North and Geographic North. To compensate for the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 To Change The Compass Variance: 1. Turn the ignition switch RUN (it is not necessary to start the engine). 2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) displays in the EVIC. 3. Press the DOWN button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC.
Page 336: Average Fuel Economy
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Average Fuel Economy When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. to a text display of LOW FUEL”. This display will Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel.
Page 337: Evic Units Selection (Units In Display)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature, Average Fuel Economy and Distance to Empty features. Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall Press and Release the SELECT button to toggle units features when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h) between U.S.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Lock Doors RKE Unlock When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless (24 km/h).
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Flash Lamp with Lock Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only) When on is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the When on is selected, and the headlight switch is in the RKE transmitter.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Key Off Power Delay Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the power window When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVD “Electronic Brake Control System”...
Page 341: Uconnect® 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped Uconnect® 230 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) The “ECO” message is located in the compass / outside temperature / audio information / ECO display. If Display Fuel Saver is selected as ON, only the ECO message will display in the audio information / ECO line of the display.
Page 342: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If TIME Button Equipped Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature and frequency display. (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” for further Clock Setting Procedure details.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control format types: knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between 16-Digit Character the front and rear speakers.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon 16-Digit Character Program Type is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Display station with the same selected Music Type name. The Oldies Oldies Music Type function only operates when in the FM...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if highlighted selection.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows Audio Language — If Equipped you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the language (effective only if the language is supported by TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Audio DRC — If Equipped NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 350: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...
Page 352: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files button will allow you to scroll through the tracks faster in The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD and MP3/MWA modes. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not Sampling MPEG supported. Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) Specification (kHz) Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Layer 3 192, 160, 128, the radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 355: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed enough, turn the device’s volume up.
Page 357: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment DTS™ System (VES™) (If Equipped) “DTS™ and “DTS™ 2.0” are trademarks of Digital The- Refer to “Video Entertainment System (VES™)” for fur- ater Systems, Inc. ther details. Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped Dolby®...
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: come kit that contains general information, including ESN/SID Access how to setup your on-line listening account. For further With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can Satellite Antenna cause intermittent reception. To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can roof around the rooftop antenna location.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
Page 362: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/ Uconnect® 130 NAV — IF EQUIPPED Refer to your Uconnect® user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect®...
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn and radio frequency.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the treble tones.
Page 365: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory Buttons 1 - 6 When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND button. The sym- commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM bol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. RW/FF Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
Page 368: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing •...
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Sampling MPEG Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) Specification CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). (kHz) Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 370: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio...
Page 371: Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Uconnect Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Phone” message will display on the radio screen. listenable station in AM/FM mode.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or None undefined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is AM/FM Button displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
Page 377: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by MP3 Audio Play pressing the pushbutton twice. NOTE: Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding •...
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 379: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 382: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot on the disc.
Page 383: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ignition is OFF).
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you may ESN/SID Access begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- that is included with the factory-installed satellite radio tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll system in your vehicle.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can Satellite Antenna cause intermittent reception. To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can roof around the rooftop antenna location.
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
Page 387: If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
Page 388: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external plugged into the USB port, located in the center console. USB device to the vehicles USB/AUX connector port which is located in the center console.
Page 389: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicles iPod®/USB/MP3 control system (iPod® or buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® contents. external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), •...
Page 390: Play Mode
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Jump forward in the current track by pressing and Play Mode holding the FF>> button. When switched to iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode, the • A single press backward << RW or forward FF>> will iPod® or external USB device automatically starts Play mode.
Page 391: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Pressing the REPEAT button will change the audio List Or Browse Mode device mode to repeat the current playing track or During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described press the VR button and say Repeat ON or Repeat below, will bring up List mode.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom list on the top line and the first item in that list on the of the list, just turn the wheel backward (counter- second line.
Page 393: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any Uconnect® phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam- age the device.
Page 394: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting A Different Audio Device Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. the radio and say “Previous Track”, to jump to the 2.
Page 395: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 396: Cd Player
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once precautions: will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the 1.
Page 397: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular Manual Heating And Air Conditioning disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the Rotate this control to regulate the tem- amount of air forced through the ven- perature of the air inside the passenger tilation system in any mode. The compartment.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Rotate this control to choose from sev- Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. eral patterns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode as NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there is a identified by the symbols on the con- difference in temperature between the upper and lower trol, or a blend of two of these modes.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Defrost NOTE: • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Page 401: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Air Conditioning Control Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped Press this button to engage the Air Con- ditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning system is engaged. Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures, while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the system is quite simple. The recommended setting for maximum comfort is 72° F (22° C) for the average person; however, this may vary. 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Blower Control Manual Operation For full automatic operation or for This system offers a full complement of manual override automatic blower operation, turn the features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, knob to the AUTO position. In manual Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- mode, there are seven blower speeds ferred Automatic.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 407: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Operating Tips can temporarily put the system into Recirculation NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, suggested control settings for various weather conditions.
Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation Window Fogging Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- is not recommended because it may cause window moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The fogging.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 Side Window Demisters A/C Air Filter — If Equipped A side window demister outlet is located at each end of The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from enter- the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct ing the cabin.
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 411: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....414 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .418 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..414 ▫...
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ When To Use 4L (Low) Range... . .443 FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND-TRAC I® OR ROCK-TRAC®) ..433 ▫ Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation. . .444 ▫...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ... .461 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..481 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ....462 ▫...
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ..493 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....513 ▫...
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 ▫ Towing Requirements ....533 VEHICLE LOADING ....519 ▫...
Page 416: Starting Procedures
414 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. in a location accessible to children), and do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 417: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Four-Wheel Drive Models Only Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.
Page 418: Extreme Cold Weather
416 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) WARNING! (Continued) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 With Tip Start – Automatic Transmission Only CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 420: After Starting
418 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will WARNING! decrease as the engine warms up. You or others could be injured if you leave the ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED vehicle unattended without having the parking The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits brake fully applied.
Page 421: Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Shifting Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. You should always use first gear when starting from a standing position. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart.
Page 422: Downshifting
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Engine Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 3.6L Accel. 15 (24) 24 (39) 34 (55) 47 (76) 56 (90) Cruise 10 (16) 19 (31)
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds CAUTION! CAUTION! When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch disc shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed damage, even if the clutch pedal is pressed.
Page 424: Reverse Shifting
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Reverse Shifting AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED To shift into REVERSE, bring the vehicle to a complete CAUTION! stop. Press the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop rotating. Beginning from the NEUTRAL Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- position, move the shift lever in one quick, smooth ing precautions are not observed:...
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is number of reasons.
Page 426: Key Ignition Park Interlock
424 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 The electronically-controlled transmission provides a will manually select the transmission gear (or, when the precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are transfer case is in the 4L range, the highest available self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new transmission gear) and will display that gear in the vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 428: Gear Ranges
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges PARK DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or This range supplements the parking brake by locking the NEUTRAL into another gear range. transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in NOTE: motion.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully should never exit a vehicle while the engine is when parked to guard against vehicle movement and running.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that WARNING! (Continued) you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever or the shift lever.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 NEUTRAL CAUTION! Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other periods with the engine running. The engine may be reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause started in this range.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or damaging the transmission.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your never shift above third gear, but will shift down into earliest possible convenience.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation WARNING! The automatic transmission includes an electronically Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or ditions are present: personal injury.
Page 435: Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac I® Or Rock-Trac®)
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND-TRAC I® OR ROCK-TRAC®) WARNING! Failure to engage a position completely can cause transfer case damage or loss of power and vehicle control. You could have a collision. Do not drive the vehicle unless the transfer case is fully engaged. Operating Instructions/Precautions The transfer case provides four mode positions: •...
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event that additional traction is required, the NOTE: Do not attempt to shift when only the front or transfer case 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the rear wheels are spinning. The transfer case is not front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and equipped with a synchronizer, and the front and rear rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 437: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 4H Position WARNING! This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, You or others could be injured if you leave the forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the speed.
Page 438: Shifting Procedure
436 STARTING AND OPERATING 4L Position Shifting Procedure This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the speed.
Page 439: Trac-Lok® Rear Axle - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the TRAC-LOK® REAR AXLE — IF EQUIPPED vehicle completely stopped; however, difficulty may oc- The Trac-Lok® rear axle provides a constant driving force cur due to the mating teeth not being properly aligned. to both rear wheels and reduces wheel spin caused by the Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth align- loss of traction at one driving wheel.
Page 440: Axle Lock (Tru-Lok®) - Rubicon Models
438 STARTING AND OPERATING AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOK®) — RUBICON MODELS This feature will only activate when the following con- ditions are met: The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument • Key in ignition, vehicle in 4L (Low) range. panel (to the left of the steering column).
Page 441: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 To unlock the axles, press the top of the AXLE LOCK switch. Axle lock will disengage if the vehicle is taken out of 4L (Low) range, or the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT —...
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING Indicator Light” will flash during activation transition, or To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4H when activation conditions are not met. The stabilizer/ or 4L and press the SWAY BAR switch to obtain the sway bar should remain in on-road mode during normal off-road position.
Page 443: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better WARNING! view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to on-road conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than mode, vehicle stability is greatly reduced.
Page 444: Off-Road Driving Tips
442 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Side Step Removal – If Equipped NOTE: Prior to off-road usage, the side steps should be removed to prevent damage. 1. Remove the two nuts from the bodyside. 3. Remove the side step assembly. 2.
Page 445: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 The Basics Of Off-Road Driving CAUTION! You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle before proceeding.
Page 446: Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
444 STARTING AND OPERATING extreme situations such as deep snow, mud, steep in- Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand clines, or sand where additional low speed pulling power Snow is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at should be avoided when in 4L (Low) range.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 key to driving in soft sand is using the appropriate tire pressure, accelerating slowly, avoiding abrupt maneu- Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires vers and maintaining the vehicle’s momentum. If you are and is very difficult to get through.
Page 448: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
446 STARTING AND OPERATING Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) Using A Spotter While driving off-road, you will encounter many types of There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle terrain. These varying types of terrain bring different or determine the correct path.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 45-degree angle ahead of the front tires. Use the removed CAUTION! dirt to fill the rut ahead of the turnout you just created. • Never attempt to straddle a rock that is large You should now be able to drive out following the trench you just created at a 45-degree angle.
Page 450: Hill Climbing
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Climbing CAUTION! Hill climbing requires good judgment and a good under- Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter standing of your abilities and your vehicle’s limitations. than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will Hills can cause serious problems.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Driving Up Hill WARNING! Once you have determined your ability to proceed and Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn have shifted into the appropriate gear, line your vehicle around on a steep grade. Driving across an incline up for the straightest possible run.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway WARNING! If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL. Use steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and vehicle brakes in conjunction with engine braking.
Page 453: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Driving Through Water accelerate through the crossing. After crossing any water higher than the bottom of the axle differentials, you Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water. should inspect all of the vehicle fluids for signs of water Water crossings should be avoided, if possible, and only ingestion.
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING Before You Cross Any Type Of Water Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other Standing Water As you approach any type of water, you need to determine if you can cross it safely and responsibly. If necessary, get out Puddles, pools, flooded or other standing water areas nor- and walk through the water or probe it with a stick.
Page 455: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers Or WARNING! Other Flowing Water Never drive through fast moving deep water. It can Flowing water can be extremely dangerous. Never attempt push your vehicle downstream, sweeping it out of to cross a fast running stream or river even in shallow water. control.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on WARNING! the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause values specified in the Service Manual. excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
Page 457: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- POWER STEERING ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. The standard power steering system will give you good This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability system.
Page 458: Power Steering Fluid Check
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 The parking brake lever is located in the center console. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument possible.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking WARNING! (Continued) brake should always be applied whenever the driver is warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal not in the vehicle. or the shift lever. •...
Page 461: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 CAUTION! WARNING! If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing parking brake released, a brake system malfunction sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss is indicated.
Page 462: Electronic Brake Control System
460 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. detrimental effects of electronic interference caused Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just by improperly installed aftermarket radios or tele- press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to phones.
Page 463: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Trailer Sway Control (TSC), and Hill Descent Control Traction Control System (TCS) (HDC). All of these systems work together to enhance This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of vehicle stability and control in various driving condi- the driven wheels.
Page 464: Brake Assist System (Bas)
462 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 465: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Hill Start Assist (HSA) WARNING! (Continued) The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when another vehicle or object. To avoid this, do not apply starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain throttle while pressing the clutch pedal until you are the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short ready to release the clutch.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA On Automatic Transmission Vehicles WARNING! The system will work in REVERSE, and all forward gears There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer The system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in where the system will not activate and slight rolling NEUTRAL.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the when pulling a trailer. parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. WARNING! •...
Page 468: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
466 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Off 6. Cycle ignition switch OFF then ON. If you wish to turn off the HSA system, follow this 7. If the sequence was completed properly, the “ESC procedure: Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will blink several times to confirm HSA is off. 1.
Page 469: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) can only reduce the WARNING! (Continued) chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. The other factors such as road conditions, leaving the road- capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never way or striking objects or other vehicles.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or...
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 The ESC system has three available operating modes in 4H range. The system has one operating mode in 4L range. Two-wheel drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles in 2H range have two operating modes. 4H Range (4WD Models) This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4H range.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING All other stability features of ESC function normally. This When in ESC Off mode, ESC and TCS, except for the mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, are snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin turned off.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 4L Range (4WD Models) NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed in ESC Off the PARK position from any position other than PARK, This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4L range. and then moved out of the PARK position.
Page 474: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Partial Off ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC has The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator been disabled and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Light” in the instrument cluster will come on Indicator Light”...
Page 475: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- Trailer Sway Control (TSC) celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 476: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
474 STARTING AND OPERATING When enabled, HDC senses the terrain and activates WARNING! when the vehicle is descending a hill. HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions. The If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle speed corresponds to the transmission gear selected.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 However, the driver can override HDC operation by NOTE: If the transfer case is not in 4WD LOW range, the applying the brake to slow the vehicle down below the “Hill Descent Control Indicator Light” will flash for HDC control speed.
Page 478: Tire Safety Information
476 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
Page 481: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation — This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 483: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle Cold Tire Inflation Pressure has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 484: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location (Four-Door Model) Tire Placard Location (Two-Door Model)
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 489: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 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 increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
Page 491: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not inspected for signs of tire wear or visible damage, at least been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than once a month.
Page 492: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
490 STARTING AND OPERATING Example: If garage temperature = 68° F (20° C) and the loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- outside temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire tion. Refer to your authorized tire or original equipment inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), vehicle dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°...
Page 493: Radial Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Radial Ply Tires Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and additional information. WARNING! Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires diately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle service description (Load Index and Speed Code).
Page 494: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or (120 km/h).
Page 495: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And T, S = Temporary Spare Tire Wheel – If Equipped Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled wheel equivalent in look and function to the original on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Page 496: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in limited-use spare wheel.
Page 497: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! (Continued) Emergencies” for further information. inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire and Loading Information Placard located WARNING! on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 498: Tread Wear Indicators
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 499: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 “Tread Wear Indicators”. Refer to the Tire and Loading WARNING! Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than capacity, other than what was originally equipped that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations on your vehicle.
Page 501: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard following precautions: against damage. • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...
Page 502: Tire Rotation Recommendations
500 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road tions on the method of installation, operating type tires.
Page 503: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” CAUTION! shown in the following diagram. Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for more than pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended three-hour period.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) air pressure of • The TPMS has been optimized for the original 35 psi (241 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 30 psi (207 kPa), a equipment tires and wheels.
Page 506: Premium And Base Tpm System
504 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will following components: illuminate in the instrument cluster, , a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will display in the • Receiver Module EVIC, and an audible chime will be activated when one •...
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash Premium Tire Pressure Monitoring on and off for 75 seconds, and will remain on solid when Vehicles equipped with a EVIC will display specific tire a system fault is detected. The system fault will also pressure information.
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 NOTE: has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound • If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will spare wheel and tire assembly, it has a tire pressure turn ON.
Page 510: Premium System - If Equipped
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System – If Equipped A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless spare wheel and tire assembly. The matching full-size spare technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to tire can be used in place of any of the four road tires.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 system will automatically update, the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 message is then followed by a graphic display, with (24 km/h) will turn OFF the “Tire Pressure Monitoring pressure values still shown. This indicates the pressure Telltale Light” as long as none of road tires are below the values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but low pressure warning threshold.
Page 514: General Information
512 STARTING AND OPERATING For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 515: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- 3.6L Engine wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties This engine is designed to meet all emis- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, sions regulations and provide excellent fuel and durability for your vehicle.
Page 516: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
514 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle.
Page 517: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug E-85 perform the following: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) without MMT be used in your vehicle.
Page 518: Fuel System Cautions
516 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 519: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Carbon Monoxide Warnings ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) WARNING! The gas cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon cap is the correct one for this vehicle.
Page 520 518 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and may cause the MIL to turn on.
Page 521: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will VEHICLE LOADING come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time Certification Label the vehicle is refueled. As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system...
Page 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 Inflation Pressure The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- cial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Page 524: Trailer Towing
522 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR you in understanding the following information: or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) WARNING! The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle It is important that you do not exceed the maximum and trailer when weighed in combination. front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control – If Equipped Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used tongue.
Page 527: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch Industry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) •...
Page 528: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
526 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Combined Trailer Wt.) (See Note)
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Combined Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Wt. Rating) 3.6L/ 3.73 Two–Door 6,309 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic Sport Model (2 862 kg) (2.32 sq m) (907 kg)
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Combined Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Wt. Rating) 3.6L/ 3.21 Two–Door 6,368 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic Sahara (2 888 kg) (2.32 sq m) (907 kg)
Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Combined Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Wt. Rating) 3.6L/ 3.73 Two–Door 6,458 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic Rubicon (2 929 kg) (2.32 sq m) (907 kg)
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Combined Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Wt. Rating) 3.6L/ 3.21 Four–Door 6,566 lbs 32 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic Sport Model (2 978 kg) (2.97 sq m) (907 kg)
Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Combined Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Wt. Rating) 3.6L/ 3.21 Four–Door 6,782 lbs 32 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic Sahara (3 076 kg) (2.97 sq m) (907 kg)
Page 534: Trailer And Tongue Weight
532 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission Combined Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Wt. Rating) 3.6L/ 4.10 Four–Door 8,347 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Rubicon (3 786 kg) (2.97 sq m) (1 587 kg)
Page 535: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 • The weight of the driver and all passengers. Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle possible: or other parts could be damaged.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or – Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 540: Towing Tips
538 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle Towing Tips but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping Refer to the following illustration. and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic.
Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 Cooling System minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- mission fluid and filter as specified for police, taxi, fleet, heating, take the following actions: or frequent trailer towing.
Page 542: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
540 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL [N]) •...
Page 543: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL • Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not (N), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK, in Neutral) for recreational towing. and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in •...
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the recreational towing. transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual CAUTION! transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in 9.
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N) NOTE: When shifting the transfer case out of NEUTRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for gear clash. normal usage. 8.
Page 547: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...546 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES... .555 ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....556 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 548: Hazard Warning Flashers
546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 549: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING an impending overheat condition: WARNING! • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and •...
Page 550: Jack Location
548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 551: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories to the spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight of 69 lbs (31.3 kg) including the weight of the spare tire. Preparations For Jacking 1.
Page 552: Jacking Instructions
550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a Jacking Instructions manual transmission into REVERSE. WARNING! 5. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to Block both the front and rear of the help prevent personal injury or damage to your wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- vehicle:...
Page 553 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 554 552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench. 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 555 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6.
Page 556: Road Tire Installation
554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left, WARNING! and remove the jack. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the ve- wrench while tightening for increased leverage.
Page 557: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster been lowered.
Page 558: Preparations For Jump-Start
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of the engine compartment, behind the Power Distribution Center.
Page 559 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission WARNING! into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- turn the ignition to LOCK. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the 2.
Page 560: Jump-Starting Procedure
558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. WARNING! 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-...
Page 561: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in CAUTION! the reverse sequence: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 562 560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- least one minute after every five rocking-motion...
Page 563: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 WARNING! WARNING! • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. •...
Page 564: Shift Lever Override
562 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: 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2.
Page 565: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans- 9.
Page 566: Without The Ignition Key
564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- Do not use sling type equipment when towing. ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 567: Four-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 Four–Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the damage to the transmission or transfer case will vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Page 569: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....577 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..569 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....577 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 570 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual BULB REPLACEMENT ....615 Transmission) – If Equipped ....597 ▫...
Page 571: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Under Engine Cover) 10 —...
Page 572: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 573: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the message will appear the next time the vehicle is serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- started.
Page 574: Replacement Parts
572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
Page 575: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 576: Engine Oil
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will CAUTION! (Continued) improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the that protect the performance and durability of your dipstick.
Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 578: Engine Oil Filter
576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine Materials Added To Engine Oil SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi- temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 579: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality near the engine compartment before starting the of replacement filters varies considerably.
Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 581: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.
Page 582 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling A/C Air Filter R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- WARNING! carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning operating or personal injury may result.
Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the two air filter access doors to the HVAC housing. 6. Remove the two particulate air filters from the HVAC air inlet housing. Pull the filter elements straight out of the housing, one at a time.
Page 584: Body Lubrication
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter position Body Lubrication indicators pointing in the same direction as removal. Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, CAUTION! tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as...
Page 585: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. The fluid mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 586: Exhaust System
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercial windshield washer solvents are flammable. WARNING! They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. •...
Page 587 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 588: Cooling System
586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
Page 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Engine Coolant Checks With the engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
Page 590 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not CAUTION! be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
Page 591 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout the life of ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant your vehicle. (antifreeze) solution.
Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check WARNING! with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community.
Page 593 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 Engine Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine idling, and warm to normal operating tempera- from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 594: Brake System
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Brake System required, the cooling system should be pressure tested In order to assure brake system performance, all brake for leaks. system components should be inspected periodically. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Brake Master Cylinder WARNING! (Continued) The fluid level in the master cylinders should be checked damage your brake system and/or impair its perfor- whenever the vehicle is serviced. If necessary, add fluid mance. The proper type of brake fluid for your to bring level to the full level mark on the side of the vehicle is also identified on the original factory reservoir of the brake master cylinder.
Page 596: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in WARNING! (Continued) this section for fluid specifications. It is important to • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level using spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the recommended fluid.
Page 597 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Special Additives Fluid Level Check The manufacturer strongly recommends against using It is best to check the fluid level when the transmission is any special additives in the transmission. at normal operating temperature (approximately 180° F (82°...
Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- NOTE: tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en- • The holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if the gage in each position), ending with the shift lever in actual level is at or above the hole.
Page 599: Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission CAUTION! is disassembled for any reason. If the fluid temperature is below 50° F (10° C), it may Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) – not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until If Equipped the temperature is elevated enough to produce an The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segregated...
Page 600: Transfer Case
598 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 in (4.76 mm) below the bottom hole (A) when the vehicle is in a level position.
Page 601: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Adding Fluid Front/Rear Axle Fluid Fluid should be added only at filler hole until fluid For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not begins to run out of the hole. required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be Drain inspected.
Page 602: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Lubricant The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to resistance built into your vehicle. “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar Wheel And Wheel Trim Care cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 Interior Care CAUTION! Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- upholstery and carpeting. hicle, read the installation instructions carefully. Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp Some air fresheners will damage the finish of cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR®...
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove directly on the mirror.
Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 • Do not allow any vinyl cleaner to run down and dry CAUTION! on the paint, leaving a streak. Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior • After cleaning your vehicle’s fabric top, always make water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: sure it is completely dry before lowering.
Page 608 Even normal on-road driving and vehicle washing cold or warm, clean water, and wipe across the window, not up and down. MOPAR® Jeep Soft Glass will eventually impact window zipper operation. Window Cleaner or equivalent will safely clean all...
Page 609: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 To maintain ease of use of the window zippers, each FUSES window zipper should be cleaned and lubricated Totally Integrated Power Module regularly. Use MOPAR® Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the Lubricant or equivalent to ease zipper operation.
Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description — — 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module — — 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/Stability Control System 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve/Stability...
Page 611 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Rear Defroster 40 Amp Green Front Blower 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Trans Range 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer...
Page 612 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat – If Equipped 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw – Vehicle Entertainment System, Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module, RADIO, Antenna, Universal Garage Door Opener, Vanity Lamp...
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Climate Control System, Rear View Mirror, Cabin Compartment Node, Transfer Case Switch, Multi- Function Control Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – Export Diesel Only 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp...
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Power Window Switch, Driver Window Switch 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed, Wireless Module 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module 10 Amp Red Powertrain 15 Amp Blue Wiper Motor Frt, J1962 Diagnostic Feed 20 Amp Yellow Backup Lamps...
Page 615: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than • When installing the Integrated Power Module 21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly battery.
Page 616: Replacement Bulbs
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Interior Bulbs Headlamps (2) Bulb Number Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps (2) 3157 Automatic Transmission Indicator Front Side Marker Lamps (2) Lamp Fog Lamps PSX24W Heater Control Lamps (2) Rear Stop/Tail/Turn Lamps (2) 3157 Rocker Switch Indicator Lamp Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp...
Page 617: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 BULB REPLACEMENT 6. Remove the lamp from the collar. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- 7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise. spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric 8. Pull the bulb from the housing. conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
Page 618: Front Park/Turn Signal
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Park/Turn Signal Front Fog Lamp 1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the 1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back of the front top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove. fog lamp. 2.
Page 619: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp 3. Rotate the appropriate socket 1/4 turn counterclock- wise, then remove it from the housing. 1. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the tail light housing to the body. DO NOT REMOVE THE 4.
Page 620: Fluid Capacities
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) — Two Door Models 18.6 Gallons 70 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — Four Door Models 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR®...
Page 621: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 622: Chassis
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – If We recommend you only use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Equipped Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Manual Transmission –...
Page 623: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....624 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .622...
Page 624 622 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 625 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 623 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Change Indicator System: whichever comes first. • Change oil and filter •...
Page 626 624 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Page 627 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 625 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs ** Replace the ignition cables. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 628 626 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your ve- hicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, deliv- ery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during...
Page 629 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 627 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sus- tained high speeds during hot...
Page 630 628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. Change front and rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 631 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 629 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 633 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....633 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .635 ▫...
Page 634 632 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .640 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ... .638 ▫...
Page 635: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 633 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 636: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
634 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the ter should include the following information: facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and •...
Page 637: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 635 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 1621 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Page 638: Service Contract
636 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle those documents. to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited We appreciate that you have made a major investment Warranty expires.
Page 639: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 637 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! (Continued) In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Page 640: In Canada
638 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– 9153), To order the following manuals, you may use either the or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 641: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 639 Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 642: Traction Grades
640 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 643: Temperature Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 641 Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 645 INDEX...
Page 646 644 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....307 Alarm (Security Alarm) ..... .21 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 647 INDEX 645 Automatic Transmission ....424 Brake System ......592 Adding Fluid .
Page 648 646 INDEX Cellular Phone ......115 Compass .......319 Center High Mounted Stop Light .
Page 649 INDEX 647 Pressure Cap ......589 Disabled Vehicle Towing ....563 Radiator Cap .
Page 650 648 INDEX Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..180 Flooded, Starting ..... . .416 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .
Page 651 INDEX 649 Extender, Seat Belt ......61 Manual Transmission ....598 Exterior Lights .
Page 652 650 INDEX Gasoline ......513 Tachometer ......308 Gauge .
Page 653 INDEX 651 Passing ......172 Illuminated Entry ......23 Replacing .
Page 654 652 INDEX Jack Operation ......547 Lights ....... . .103 Jump Starting .
Page 655 INDEX 653 Hazard Warning Flasher ....546 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ....309 Headlights .
Page 656 654 INDEX Maintenance Schedule ..... .622 Modular Hard Top ......206 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).
Page 657 INDEX 655 Filter Disposal ......576 Paint Care ......600 Identification Logo .
Page 658 656 INDEX Preparation for Jacking .....549 Release, Hood......167 Pretensioners Reminder, Seat Belt.
Page 659 INDEX 657 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....101 Reminder ......305 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .
Page 660 658 INDEX Service Contract ......636 Soft Top ....... .225 Service Manuals .
Page 661 INDEX 659 Storage, Behind the Seat ....192 Tire Markings ......476 Storage, Vehicle.
Page 662 660 INDEX Safety .......476 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....473 Sizes .
Page 663 INDEX 661 Trip Computer ......319 Viscosity, Engine Oil ..... . .576 Trip Odometer .
Page 664 662 INDEX Windshield Wipers ......176 Wiper Blade Replacement ....583 Wiper, Rear .
Page 665 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only frequency signals.
Page 666 Chrysler Group LLC 13JK72-126-AF Sixth Edition Printed in U.S.A.

Jeep Wrangler 2013 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

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