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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

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

  • Page 5: Rollover Warning

    If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, JEEP, MOPAR, ATF+4, COMMAND-TRAC, FREEDOM TOP, ROCK-TRAC, RUBICON, SAHARA, TRU-LOK, Uconnect and WRANGLER are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

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

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

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

  • Page 10: Getting Started

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

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

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

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

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

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED • The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback using the most direct path. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath the head rest and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Height Adjustment • Ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height. • Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height. Recliner • Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position.

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seat • Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. To Fold The Rear Seat • Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward (two-door models). •...

  • Page 18: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT STEERING COLUMN • The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

  • Page 20: Operating Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 21: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
  • Page 22 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF switch to activate the Speed Control. • The cruise symbol will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. • Push the ON/OFF switch a second time to turn the system off.

  • Page 23: Manual Climate Controls

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

  • Page 24: Air Recirculation

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

  • Page 25: Soft Top And Sunrider

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ® SOFT TOP AND SUNRIDER...
  • Page 26 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 27 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 28 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 29: Hard Top And Freedom Top

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ® HARD TOP AND FREEDOM TOP...
  • Page 30 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 31: Wind Buffeting

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

  • Page 32: Electronics

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

  • Page 34: Non-Touch-Screen Radios

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

  • Page 35: Audio Settings

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

  • Page 36: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Audio Jack • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...

  • Page 37: Touch-Screen Radio

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RHR) Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS • Once the station is found, touch and hold one of the PRESET soft-keys in the list to the right, until you hear a confirmation beep. Hard Disk Drive Operation Copy Complete Audio Disc To Hard-Drive • Media Center 730N: Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key. •...

  • Page 40: Usb Port

    ELECTRONICS USB Port • The USB Port on the radio allows you to copy songs from a connected USB drive or supported media device onto your Media Center hard drive. You can also playback music from your USB device through the USB Port on the radio. The USB Port on a ®...
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS Change Stored Home Address • Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the MY FILES soft-key. • Touch the MY ADDRESS BOOK soft-key, then touch the HOME soft-key. • In the Home Address Information screen, touch the EDIT CONTACT soft-key, then touch the CHANGE ADDRESS soft-key in the next screen.
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS Entering a Destination/Finding a Point of Interest • Touch the NAV soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the Navigation system. • Touch the Where To? soft-key to program a destination. • Next touch one of the subcategories to search for your destination. Address, Points of Interest, Recently Found, Favorites and Intersection are a few of the options.

  • Page 43: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS • View detailed weather conditions at your current location. • Ski Info • View ski and snowboarding conditions at ski resorts. • Fuel Prices • Check detailed price information for fuel stations near your current location. • Movie Listings •...

  • Page 44: Making A Phone Call

    NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.jeep.com/uconnect. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to ®...

  • Page 45: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the Voice Command button • (After the BEEP), say “mute” (or “mute off”). Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During a call, press the Voice Command button •...

  • Page 46: Ipod ® /Usb/Mp3 Control

    • It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.jeep.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth- compatible, and paired with your radio.

  • Page 47: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

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

  • Page 48: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS • Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus, sub menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu. • Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature or to exit sub menus. •...

  • Page 49: Power Inverter

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

  • Page 50: Power Outlets

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

  • Page 51: Off-Road Capabilities

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES ® COMMAND-TRAC will start regardless of whether or not the clutch pedal is depressed. ® ROCK-TRAC ® AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK RUBICON ONLY • The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument panel (to the left of the steering column).

  • Page 52: Utility

    UTILITY...
  • Page 53 UTILITY...

  • Page 54: Overdrive Off Switch

    UTILITY OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH • The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installation. The parking brake must remain engaged unless the vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled.
  • Page 55 UTILITY • Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle CAUTION! (Continued) using a suitable tow bar and release • Towing this vehicle in violation of the parking brake. the above requirements can cause • Disconnect the negative battery severe transmission and/or transfer cable, and secure it away from the case damage.

  • Page 56: What To Do In Emergencies

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

  • Page 58: Charging System Light

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

  • Page 59: Airbag Warning Light

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

  • Page 60: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature HOTOIL Warning message illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage and transmission failure. WARNING! Continued operation with the Transmission Temperature HOTOIL Warning message illuminated could cause the fluid to boil over, come into contact with the hot engine or exhaust components causing a fire that may result in personal injury.

  • Page 61: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

  • Page 62: Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
  • Page 63 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. • Remove the lug nuts and wheel. •...

  • Page 64: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 65 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: • Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery. • Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 66: Emergency Tow Hooks

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS •...

  • Page 67: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console. • Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. • The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. •...

  • Page 68: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

  • Page 69: Maintaining Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 70: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 71: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities ® Engine Coolant 3.8L MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant Five 13 Quarts (12 Liters) Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT Includes heater and (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) coolant recovery bottle or equivalent. filled to MAX level.

  • Page 72: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 73 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 74: Maintenance Record

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

  • Page 75: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses)
  • Page 76 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description — — 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module — —...
  • Page 77 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW SENSR, Underhood Lamp (UH LMP) 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP) 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Cabin Compartment Node (IOD-CCN), Wireless Control Module (WCM), SIREN, Multifunction Control Switch (MULTIFCTN SW) 20 Amp Yellow...

  • Page 78: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), TT EUROPE 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), Global Powertrain Engine Controller (GPEC) 10 Amp Red Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass (COMPAS) 10 Amp Red...

  • Page 79: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. ® • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

  • Page 80: Consumer Assistance

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

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

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY In Canada DEFECTS IN THE 50 • If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the UNITED STATES AND Customer Service Department WASHINGTON, D.C. immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to •...

  • Page 82: Mopar Accessories

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

  • Page 83: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ... 21,22 Flash-To-Pass ....18 Airbag ....10 Fluid Capacities .
  • Page 84 INDEX Maintenance Schedule ..70 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..41 Store Radio Presets ..34,36 Stuck, Freeing ....65 Navigation .
  • Page 85 NOTES...
  • Page 86 NOTES...
  • Page 87 Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
  • Page 88 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center...

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