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  • Page 1 2008 Jeep Wranger Wrangler 2 0 0 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Page Number: 1 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    2008 Jeep Wranger TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2008 Jeep Wranger INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    2008 Jeep Wranger 4 INTRODUCTION working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect INTRODUCTION This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform...

  • Page 6: Rollover Warning

    2008 Jeep Wranger INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or while the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the intoxicated may result in loss of control, collision with...

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    2008 Jeep Wranger 6 INTRODUCTION Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
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  • Page 9: Warnings And Cautions

    2008 Jeep Wranger 8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- WARNING! erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could dures that could result in damage to your vehicle.

  • Page 10: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ General Information ....17 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
  • Page 11 2008 Jeep Wranger 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ..21 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..33 ▫...
  • Page 12 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....48 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...75 ▫...

  • Page 13: A Word About Your Keys

    2008 Jeep Wranger 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number.
  • Page 14 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped 4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. 1. Place the shift lever in the PARK position. WARNING! 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.

  • Page 15: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    2008 Jeep Wranger 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, Insert the key in the ignition, and turn the wheel slightly sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
  • Page 16 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the the electronics.

  • Page 17: Replacement Keys

    2008 Jeep Wranger 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE procedure. This procedure consists of programming a Replacement Keys blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle that has never been programmed.

  • Page 18: General Information

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 do not have a programmed Sentry Key , contact your seconds.

  • Page 19: Security Alarm System - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be To Set the Alarm received, including interference that may cause undes- The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry ired operation.

  • Page 20: Illuminated Entry

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the...

  • Page 21: To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate

    2008 Jeep Wranger 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked 4. Test this feature while outside of the vehicle, by with metal objects. pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the key fob.

  • Page 22: Using The Panic Alarm

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds), To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. NOTE: The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be The “Sound Horn On Lock”...

  • Page 23: Programming Additional Transmitters

    2008 Jeep Wranger 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start the Programming Additional Transmitters Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with engine. two key fob transmitters programmed only for that 5.

  • Page 24: General Information

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 11. A single chime will be heard. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired 12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six operation.

  • Page 25: Battery Replacement

    2008 Jeep Wranger 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply; www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the screw.

  • Page 26: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: If the key fob is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting...

  • Page 27: Doors

    2008 Jeep Wranger 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The transmission is moved out of PARK The park lamps will remain illuminated to indicate that the vehicle has remote started and the engine is running. The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of The lamps will turn off when the ignition is turned to two times.

  • Page 28: Upper Half Door Window Removal (If Equipped)

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If any other active warnings including “gATE”, “gAS- CAP”, “noFUSE”, “CHANgE OIL”, or “ESPOFF” are present, they will be shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle. If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur, one chime for each complete display cycle (three cycles total).

  • Page 29: Front Door Removal

    2008 Jeep Wranger 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully 2. Unplug the wiring harness connector under instru- seated. ment panel. Front Door Removal 1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).

  • Page 30: Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 3. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror 1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and may damage paint.
  • Page 31 2008 Jeep Wranger 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of B-pillar. 5. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. 6. With the door open, lift the door to clear hinge pins 4.

  • Page 32: Door Locks

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings DOOR LOCKS The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to odometer area displays the word “door”...

  • Page 33: Manual Door Locks

    2008 Jeep Wranger 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Door Locks WARNING! The front (two-door models) and rear doors (four-door models) are equipped with a rocker-type interior door • For personal security reasons and safety in an lock.

  • Page 34: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! The door lock switch is located on each front door panel. Press the switch downward to lock the doors, and • For personal security reasons and safety in an upward to unlock the doors.

  • Page 35: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit

    2008 Jeep Wranger 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature can be power door locks if: enabled or disabled as follows: 1.

  • Page 36: Automatic Door Locks

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK door locks if all of the following conditions are met: position.

  • Page 37: Windows

    2008 Jeep Wranger 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows — If Equipped The power window switches are located on the instru- ment panel center stack (below the radio). The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window.

  • Page 38: Rear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only)

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 console. To disable the window controls, press the win- Rear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only) dow lockout button downward. To enable the window The rear passenger window switches are located on the controls, press the window lockout button upward.

  • Page 39: Wind Buffeting

    2008 Jeep Wranger 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If any other active warnings are present, they will be Wind Buffeting shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of...
  • Page 40 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 CAUTION! Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the rear flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result. WARNING! Driving with the flip-up window open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.

  • Page 41: Occupant Restraints

    2008 Jeep Wranger 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer...

  • Page 42: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that WARNING! they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are •...
  • Page 43 2008 Jeep Wranger 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of 2.
  • Page 44 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle Page Number: 44 of 466.
  • Page 45 2008 Jeep Wranger 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
  • Page 46 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.

  • Page 47: Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lock-Out (Four-Door Models Only)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. Lock-Out (Four-Door Models Only)

  • Page 48: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupied. If the rear seatback is not fully upright and locked...

  • Page 49: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    2008 Jeep Wranger 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners WARNING! The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

  • Page 50: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON (BeltAlert ) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 or START position.

  • Page 51: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    2008 Jeep Wranger 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert ) can be reac- Seat Belt Extender tivated by repeating this procedure. If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and...

  • Page 52: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint Restraint Systems (SRS) systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel.
  • Page 53 2008 Jeep Wranger 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are WARNING! located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also labeled SRS. • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them.
  • Page 54 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that risk of harm from a deploying airbag.
  • Page 55 2008 Jeep Wranger 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child WARNING! restraint. Refer to “Child Restraint” in this section. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more You should read the instructions provided with your severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 56 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Driver Seat Track Position Sensors Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner • Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module How The Airbag System Works •...
  • Page 57 2008 Jeep Wranger 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light for six to eight seconds for a self-check located in the center of the steering wheel and the right when the ignition is first turned on.
  • Page 58 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • The Side Impact (SRS) Seat-Mounted Side Airbags • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of (If Equipped) are designed to activate only in certain the driver and the front passenger, and position every- side collisions.
  • Page 59 2008 Jeep Wranger 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
  • Page 60 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Enhanced Accident Response Feature Maintaining Your Airbag System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical WARNING! system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. The hazard •...
  • Page 61 2008 Jeep Wranger 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may prior to the moment of airbag deployment, and up to a apply, www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ quarter-second of high-speed deceleration data during perchlorate. and/or after airbag deployment or near-deployment.
  • Page 62 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 In the event that an investigation is undertaken by 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative), with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,...

  • Page 63: Child Restraint

    2008 Jeep Wranger 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all • Impact acceleration and angle times — babies and children, too. Every state in the •...
  • Page 64 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the WARNING! vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats often...
  • Page 65 2008 Jeep Wranger 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that WARNING! you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 66 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten manufacturer’s instructions tell you.
  • Page 67 2008 Jeep Wranger 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system (Refer to LATCH — Child as possible.
  • Page 68 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: To reset this feature you must let all of the belt The tether strap should be routed under the center of the webbing return into the retractor. You will not be able to...
  • Page 69 2008 Jeep Wranger 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- Anchors and Tether for CHildren) Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child...
  • Page 70 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 The rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child System seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attach- We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the ments.
  • Page 71 2008 Jeep Wranger 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Latch Anchorages (Two-Door Models) Latch Anchorages (Four-Door Models) Page Number: 71 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 72 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models) Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with...
  • Page 73 2008 Jeep Wranger 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and WARNING! a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. Improper installation of a child restraint to the You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and...
  • Page 74 2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor, it will to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from have a distinctive label. Pull the belt from the retractor...
  • Page 75 2008 Jeep Wranger 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

  • Page 76: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 A new engine may consume some oil during its first few ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your vehicle.

  • Page 77: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    2008 Jeep Wranger 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon • On hardtop models, keep the tailgate window closed monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. when driving your vehicle. On fabric top models, do...

  • Page 78: Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    2008 Jeep Wranger THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Airbag Warning Light Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The The light should come on and remain on for six to eight Vehicle seconds as a indicator check when the ignition switch is Tires first turned on.
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  • Page 80: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Front Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door Models) ..88 Mirrors .......83 ▫...
  • Page 81 2008 Jeep Wranger 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Raise The Rear Seat ....94 Windshield Wipers And Washers ... . 100 ▫...
  • Page 82 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ....105 Storage ......118 ▫...
  • Page 83 2008 Jeep Wranger 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Folding Down The Soft Top ....170 Door Frame ......132 ▫...

  • Page 84: Mirrors

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the MIRRORS small control under the mirror to the night position Inside Day/Night Mirror (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view while set in the day position (toward windshield).

  • Page 85: Outside Mirrors

    2008 Jeep Wranger 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors WARNING! To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight • Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

  • Page 86: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect )

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Voice Recognition Button (UConnect Hands-Free HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) This feature is not available on two–door or four–door Phone) models. When you press this button, a “Not Equipped with UConnect” message will display on your radio screen.

  • Page 87: Seats

    2008 Jeep Wranger 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.

  • Page 88: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Front Seatback Recline The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using To recline: the ratcheting handle on the outboard side of the seat.

  • Page 89: Front Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door Models) Push the lever on the seatback rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to tilt the entire seat forward. Easy Entry Seat 1. To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks.

  • Page 90: Head Restraints

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 NOTE: The front seats have a full recliner memory, which will allow the seatback to be returned to its original position. NOTE: The front seats have a track memory, which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track regardless of its original position.
  • Page 91 2008 Jeep Wranger 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. 1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold seatback for- ward.

  • Page 92: Removing The Rear Seat (Two-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 1. Remove the three rear subwoofer (if equipped) Removing the Rear Seat (Two-Door Models) mounting screws using a #T30 Torx head driver. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.

  • Page 93: Replacing The Rear Seat (Two-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull Replacing the Rear Seat (Two-Door Models) the seat out and away from lower bracket. Reverse steps for removing the seat.
  • Page 94 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary To Fold Down the Rear Seat to reposition the front seat to its mid-track position. Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and pull it towards you until the seatback releases.

  • Page 95: To Raise The Rear Seat

    2008 Jeep Wranger 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise the Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, first release both hood latches. 1. Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference...

  • Page 96: Lights

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the LIGHTS hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and top of Interior Lights grille, and push handle to the side to raise hood. You may The overhead light will come on when a door is opened.
  • Page 97 2008 Jeep Wranger 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Also, the rear cargo lamp may be turned on by pressing When a door is open and the interior lights are on, the lens. Press the lens again to turn it off.

  • Page 98: Multifunction Control Lever

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Daytime Brightness Feature Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your headlights on during the daytime, such as in a parade or a funeral procession.

  • Page 99: Lights-On Reminder

    2008 Jeep Wranger 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric rotate the center portion of the multifunction control conditions change to allow the condensation to change lever up or down.

  • Page 100: Passing Light

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Passing Light Turn Signals You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by Move the multifunction control lever up or down, and lightly pulling the multifunction control lever toward the the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash, to steering wheel.

  • Page 101: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    2008 Jeep Wranger 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer control lever operates the CAUTION! windshield wipers and washers when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The lever is located on the right In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and side of the steering column.

  • Page 102: Windshield Washers

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Windshield Washers TILT STEERING COLUMN To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold To tilt the column, push down on the lever under the while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the...

  • Page 103: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped.

  • Page 104: To Set At A Desired Speed

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever towards you, or normal brake or clutch pressure Leaving the Electronic Speed Control System on while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control when not in use is dangerous.

  • Page 105: Manual Transmission

    2008 Jeep Wranger 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 Manual Transmission km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will control.

  • Page 106: To Accelerate For Passing

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ESP (Electronic Stability Program). All five of these To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

  • Page 107: Tcs (Traction Control System)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TCS (Traction Control System) WARNING! This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake...

  • Page 108: Bas (Brake Assist System)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 BAS (Brake Assist System) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu- system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-...

  • Page 109: Erm (Electronic Roll Mitigation)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to ESP (Electronic Stability monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the...

  • Page 110: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than ESP (Electronic Stability Program) appropriate for the steering wheel position. This system enhances directional control and stability of • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than the vehicle under various driving conditions.
  • Page 111 2008 Jeep Wranger 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4H Range (4WD Models) or 2WD Models WARNING! ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4H and natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, 2WD vehicles.
  • Page 112 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 required to gain traction. To turn ESP on again, momen- mode by pressing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation tarily depress the ESP OFF switch. This will restore the requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off”...
  • Page 113 2008 Jeep Wranger 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch. This WARNING! will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle NOTE: The ESP system will change to “Partial Off”...
  • Page 114 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 40 mph (48 km/h), the normal ESP stability function WARNING! returns but TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph (40 km/h), the ESP system shuts off.
  • Page 115 2008 Jeep Wranger 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE maneuver must be performed to permanently disable The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESP ESP and defeat the functionality of the ESP switch. functionality in the vehicle. Repeating the procedure will return the system to normal 1.

  • Page 116: Esp/Bas Warning Light

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 9. Turn the steering wheel back to center. If the ESP/BAS Warning Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected 10. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds.

  • Page 117: Electrical Power Outlet

    2008 Jeep Wranger S OF YOUR VEHICLE The left side outlet has power available only when the ower outlets that can ignition is on. This outlet will also operate a conventional nt for accessories de- cigar lighter unit. ower outlet adapters.

  • Page 118: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders WARNING! The front cupholders are located in the center console. • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power NOTE: The front cupholder insert is removable for from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,...

  • Page 119: Rear Cupholders

    2008 Jeep Wranger 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholders STORAGE The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center Console Storage Compartment console. To lock or unlock, insert ignition key and turn. To open, press the latch and lift cover.

  • Page 120: Rear Storage Compartment

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Rear Storage Compartment The rear storage compartment cover is held by a spring- loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage com- partment cover, use the following procedure: NOTE: The rear storage compartment latch should not be used as cargo tie-down.

  • Page 121: Dual Top - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Right and left door frames DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must • Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door remove one of the tops from the vehicle.
  • Page 122 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket 4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from screws (two per side) using a #T30 Torx head driver. the left and right metal pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a clean, dry location.

  • Page 123: Installing The Soft Top

    2008 Jeep Wranger 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the Installing the Soft Top pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #T30 Torx NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set head driver.
  • Page 124 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle, proceed to step #5.
  • Page 125 2008 Jeep Wranger 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE c. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to reattach them to the metal pivot brackets. CAUTION! d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 Do not overtighten the screws.

  • Page 126: Freedom Top Three-Piece Modular Hard Top

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 5. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD should be discarded. It was intended as a protective cover for shipping only. CAUTION! NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual top wrap.

  • Page 127: Front Panel(S) Removal

    2008 Jeep Wranger 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn rear L-shaped lock (located above shoulder belt Front Panel(s) Removal anchorage). NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing right panel. 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move to the side.
  • Page 128 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 4. Turn rear fasteners (knobs) (located on overhead 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can be windshield. removed.

  • Page 129: Front Panel(S) Installation

    2008 Jeep Wranger 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Panel(s) Installation NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the body.

  • Page 130: Rear Hard Top Removal

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in 5. Open swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the reverse order. rear window glass. Lift rear window glass.
  • Page 131 2008 Jeep Wranger 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Locate the wiring harness on the left rear inside corner CAUTION! of the vehicle. Make sure storage cap is installed to prevent foreign materials from entering washer tube and clogging system, and also to prevent fluid from being sprayed into the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 132: Rear Hard Top Installation

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Rear Hard Top Installation NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the hard top. 1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if necessary.

  • Page 133: Door Frame

    2008 Jeep Wranger 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DOOR FRAME WARNING! Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use during off-road operation only.
  • Page 134 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame. 3. Pull the frame towards you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.

  • Page 135: Door Frame Installation (Two-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. After the door frame pin has been set into the body Door Frame Installation (Two-Door Models) side hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the 1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews.

  • Page 136: Door Frame Removal (Four-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both Door Frame Removal (Four-Door Models) knobs. Repeat on the other side. 1. Unscrew and remove the two forward most door frame attachment knobs.
  • Page 137 2008 Jeep Wranger 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 upper front of the front door frame.
  • Page 138 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 4. Unscrew and remove the remaining door frame at- 5. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the tachment knob on the rear door frame. upper front of the rear door frame. Pull the frame towards you with your rear hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.

  • Page 139: Door Frame Installation (Four-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Screw the knob back into the door frame and fold for WARNING! storage. Store in a secure location. • Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause personal injury.
  • Page 140 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal 4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to hold the sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to door rail in position.
  • Page 141 2008 Jeep Wranger 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in the 6. Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front rubber seal at the top of the windshield. Then, clip the knob (long knob).

  • Page 142: Soft Top (Two-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top SOFT TOP (TWO-DOOR MODELS) has been folded down for a period of time, the top will CAUTION! appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult to put up.
  • Page 143 2008 Jeep Wranger 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car • Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up wash. Window scratches and wax build up may unless side curtains are also removed.

  • Page 144: Folding Down The Soft Top

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
  • Page 145 2008 Jeep Wranger 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels Page Number: 145 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 146 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 2. Insert finger behind the plastic retainer. Pull down and assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft roll the retainer out of the channel. Repeat this on the top.
  • Page 147 2008 Jeep Wranger 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 5. Open the swing gate. 4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the 6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in loops on the windshield.
  • Page 148 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 7. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the edge of the side window.
  • Page 149 2008 Jeep Wranger 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 11. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.
  • Page 150 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 13. Completely release the latches from the loops on the unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the windshield frame.
  • Page 151 2008 Jeep Wranger 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 14. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid forward over 15. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sunrider the Sunrider link (Sunrider Models Only). Models Only). Page Number: 151 of 466.
  • Page 152 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 16. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted When the top is completely down, position the drip rails brake lamp.

  • Page 153: Putting Up The Soft Top

    2008 Jeep Wranger 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Putting Up The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2– Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
  • Page 154 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels Page Number: 154 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 155 2008 Jeep Wranger 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 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 2.
  • Page 156 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 6. Make sure the Sunrider bracket on the side bows 8. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them latches to the door rails (Sunrider Models Only). by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel.
  • Page 157 2008 Jeep Wranger 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail 10. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body panels over the rear roof bow. side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) towards the rear window loose (on both sides).
  • Page 158 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 11. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- 12. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner.
  • Page 159 2008 Jeep Wranger 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge 14. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the of the window. window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 160 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 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.
  • Page 161 2008 Jeep Wranger 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the 20. Open the doors and insert the roof retainers into the swing gate brackets. channels above the door, starting at the front and work- ing rearward.

  • Page 162: Sunrider (Two-Door Models) - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 To Open 1. Insert finger behind the plastic retainer. Pull down and roll the retainer out of the channel. Repeat this on the other side. SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF...
  • Page 163 2008 Jeep Wranger 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 4. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. Page Number: 163 of 466.
  • Page 164 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 5. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the 6. Locate straps to secure side bows. Wrap straps around material is folded back as shown. bows as shown. Repeat on the other side.

  • Page 165: Sunrider (Four-Door Models) - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Close SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED 1. Remove straps from side bows. NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph 2. Unclip and move sun visors to the side.
  • Page 166 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. Page Number: 166 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 167 2008 Jeep Wranger 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift 5. Fold back the front section of the top, and gently rest the top. the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.
  • Page 168 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form 7. Close the front header latches. a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle, and move the material 8. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each into two folds.

  • Page 169: Soft Top (Four-Door Models)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top SOFT TOP (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) has been folded down for a period of time, the top will CAUTION! appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult to put up.
  • Page 170 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. • Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up Window scratches and wax build-up may result.

  • Page 171: Folding Down The Soft Top

    2008 Jeep Wranger 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 11 — Plastic Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 —...
  • Page 172 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels Page Number: 172 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 173 2008 Jeep Wranger 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
  • Page 174 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 4. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops 5. Open the swing gate. on the windshield frame. 6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel.
  • Page 175 2008 Jeep Wranger 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 7. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the edge of the side window.
  • Page 176 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 11. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.
  • Page 177 2008 Jeep Wranger 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 13. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the the top.
  • Page 178 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 14. Fold back the front section of the top, and gently rest 15. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.
  • Page 179 2008 Jeep Wranger 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch 17. Grasp the folded side bows and slide the top along above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward to the door frame track to the rear door frame.
  • Page 180 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 18. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to 20. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro straps prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the brake lamp.

  • Page 181: Putting Up The Soft Top

    2008 Jeep Wranger 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Putting Up The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 11 — Plastic Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 —...
  • Page 182 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels Page Number: 182 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 183 2008 Jeep Wranger 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be helpful to open the rear doors. 1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame”...
  • Page 184 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door 6. Ensure that the top locks into Sunrider locking mecha- frame tracks and slide the top forward. nisms that are located above the front of the rear doors.
  • Page 185 2008 Jeep Wranger 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. on the side bows above the front doors. They should cradle the tubing. Finally, make sure that the check strap 8.
  • Page 186 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 10. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
  • Page 187 2008 Jeep Wranger 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body 14. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) towards the porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the upper rear rear window loose (on both sides).
  • Page 188 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 15. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door 16. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and of the window.
  • Page 189 2008 Jeep Wranger 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the 18. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear front and working to the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 190 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 19. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends 21. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the at the lower left corner of the rear window opening.
  • Page 191 2008 Jeep Wranger 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 23. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the 24. Ensure plastic retainer is tucked in properly at channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at B-pillar, not pinching the seal.

  • Page 192: Folding Windshield

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 25. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to FOLDING WINDSHIELD their secured position. The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents.
  • Page 193 2008 Jeep Wranger 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as WARNING! the task that required their removal is completed and before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your...

  • Page 194: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars 1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual. NOTE: To assist in properly reinstalling side bars, mark the original locations prior to removing.
  • Page 195 2008 Jeep Wranger 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pull side bar out horizontally when removing. NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping. 5. Remove side bar assembly, and reattach sport bar Velcro covering.
  • Page 196 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 7. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the “lock” position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and remove retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store in center console or securely behind the rear seat.

  • Page 197: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars

    2008 Jeep Wranger 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Attach front of side bar to windshield frame. Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars • Install top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then lower 1. Raise the windshield.

  • Page 198: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx head Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped driver) on each side of the base of the windshield.

  • Page 199: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment, and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals.
  • Page 200 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 The defroster will automatically turn off after about ten CAUTION! minutes. For five more minutes of operation, press the switch again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the Use care when washing the inside of the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating.
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  • Page 202: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Two Types Of Signals ....221 Instrument Panel And Controls ... . . 204 ▫...
  • Page 203 2008 Jeep Wranger 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..233 ▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio ..251 ▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..233 ▫...
  • Page 204 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 ▫ Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone ▫ Manual Heater Only ....259 (If Equipped) ......257 ▫...

  • Page 205: Instrument Panel And Controls

    2008 Jeep Wranger 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Power Outlet 3 — Horn 8 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Radio 9 — Auxiliary Power Outlet 5 —...

  • Page 206: Instrument Cluster

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Page Number: 206 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 207: Instrument Cluster Description

    2008 Jeep Wranger 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Your vehicle is equipped with the instrument cluster This light shows when the front fog lights are on. described on the following pages.
  • Page 208 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 7. Seat Belt Indicator Light If the warning light comes on and remains on while A warning chime and an indicator light will alert driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO you to buckle the seat belts.
  • Page 209 2008 Jeep Wranger 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off, it indicates a possible brake system fluid leak or low detected a malfunction or has become inoperative. The pressure level, see your authorized dealer immediately. system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes.
  • Page 210 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 15. Tachometer 18. Coolant Temperature Gauge This light indicates the engine speed in revolutions per Indicates engine coolant temperature. The red minute (RPM). zone to the far right indicates possible overheat- ing. Seek your authorized dealer immediately if CAUTION! the gauge operates in the red zone.
  • Page 211 2008 Jeep Wranger 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should Press this button to change the display from odometer to determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those either of two trip odometer settings.
  • Page 212 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 213 2008 Jeep Wranger 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of Change Oil Message vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- indicator system.
  • Page 214 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three stays on through several typical driving styles. In most times within 10 seconds. situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing.
  • Page 215 2008 Jeep Wranger 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will flash anytime the ESP or TCS is active and helping to out with the engine running. If the ESP/BAS Warning improve vehicle stability. If the ESP/TCS Indicator Light Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a...

  • Page 216: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 If the light continues to flash when the engine is running, COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF immediate service is required and you may experience EQUIPPED reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine This feature, located on the instrument cluster (speedom- stall and your vehicle may require towing.

  • Page 217: Control Buttons

    2008 Jeep Wranger 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Buttons Trip Conditions Press and release the left button (on the instrument Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) cluster) to access the computer displays. This display shows the average fuel economy since the Press and hold the left button (on the instrument cluster) last reset.

  • Page 218: Compass Temperature Display

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Trip Odometer (ODO) WARNING! This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Press and release the right button (on the instru- Even if the display still reads a few degrees above ment cluster) to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly...
  • Page 219 2008 Jeep Wranger 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from Manual Compass Calibration the top of the instrument panel above the radio. This is NOTE: Before attempting a manual compass calibra- where the compass sensor is located.
  • Page 220 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 When the CAL symbol is no longer displayed, the to increment the zone. The default is Zone 8. After Zone compass is calibrated and should display correct head- 15, the values will wrap around to Zone 1. When the ings.

  • Page 221: Radio General Information

    2008 Jeep Wranger 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Outside Temperature If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the display will show 131°F (55°C). When the outside tem- perature is less than 40°F ( 40°C), the display will show 40°F ( 40°C).

  • Page 222: Two Types Of Signals

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Two Types of Signals FM Reception There are two basic types of radio signals: AM or Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations...

  • Page 223: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
  • Page 224 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not will remain tuned to the new station until you make available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With...
  • Page 225 2008 Jeep Wranger 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
  • Page 226 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
  • Page 227 2008 Jeep Wranger 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type or Rhythm and Blues R &...
  • Page 228 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory Music Type function only operates when in the FM When you are receiving a station that you wish to mode.

  • Page 229: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    2008 Jeep Wranger 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Inserting Compact Disc(s) button number will display. Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into...
  • Page 230 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.

  • Page 231: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    2008 Jeep Wranger 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- Press this button to change the display from a large CD domly selected track. playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
  • Page 232 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Level 2: 31 (including a separator . and a three- files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. character extension) The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
  • Page 233 2008 Jeep Wranger 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rates.

  • Page 234: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders more and the radio will display song titles for each file.

  • Page 235: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Press this button to change the display to time of day. The AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is JACK) OFF).

  • Page 236: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Operating Instructions - Radio Mode will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
  • Page 237 2008 Jeep Wranger 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone will begin to blink.
  • Page 238 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
  • Page 239 2008 Jeep Wranger 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Display mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five...
  • Page 240 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to play select an entry and make changes. Sports Sports • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,...
  • Page 241 2008 Jeep Wranger 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will • VES CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the mode switch to different audio languages (if supported on of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones by the disc) (if equipped).
  • Page 242 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ Subtitles — If Equipped SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle number and then push to select.
  • Page 243 2008 Jeep Wranger 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU You may add a second station to each pushbutton by button on the remote control to select desired title to play. repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press...

  • Page 244: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and position to operate the radio. MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by LOAD Button —...
  • Page 245 2008 Jeep Wranger 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD currently playing.

  • Page 246: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited.
  • Page 247 2008 Jeep Wranger 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ cation quency (kHz) WMA tracks on that disc.

  • Page 248: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Playback of MP3/WMA Files LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
  • Page 249 2008 Jeep Wranger 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. No function. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which No function.
  • Page 250 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Section 3.

  • Page 251: Sales Code Rer - Multimedia System - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The satellite navigation capability combines a Global- SALES CODE RER — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with EQUIPPED an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi- NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a of the unit’s faceplate.

  • Page 252: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Other special features include direct tune, music type Clock Setting Procedure selections, traffic messaging (optional), easy store presets, The GPS receiver in this system is synchronized to the parental lockout for VES (if equipped), backup camera time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites.
  • Page 253 2008 Jeep Wranger 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.”...

  • Page 254: Satellite Radio - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res Radios Only)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- clock setting menu will appear on the screen.

  • Page 255: System Activation

    2008 Jeep Wranger 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access With RES/REQ Radios may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio...

  • Page 256: Selecting Satellite Mode

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A form of short audio mutes. CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio •...
  • Page 257 2008 Jeep Wranger 256 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.

  • Page 258: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.

  • Page 259: Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (Ves ) (If Equipped)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES ) (If Equipped) 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become Refer to separate “Video Entertainment System (VES ) too high.

  • Page 260: Climate Controls

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Mode Control CLIMATE CONTROLS The mode control allows you Manual Heater Only to choose from several pat- The controls for the heating/ventilation system in this terns of air distribution. You vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort can select either a primary controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions.
  • Page 261 2008 Jeep Wranger 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the Defrost upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer Air is directed through the windshield and side air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved window demist outlets.

  • Page 262: Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 The instrument panel features four airflow registers. Two Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System — If registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument Equipped The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti-...
  • Page 263 2008 Jeep Wranger 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.
  • Page 264 2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Blower Control NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems Use this control to regulate the lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- amount of air forced through the denser: located in front of the radiator, for an accumula- system in any mode you select.

  • Page 265: Air Conditioning

    2008 Jeep Wranger 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Continuous use of the “Recirculate” mode may Air Conditioning make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may Normal Operation occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. Press this button to engage the air In cold or damp weather, the use of the “Recirculate”...

  • Page 266: Operating Tips

    2008 Jeep Wranger UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 MAX A/C Operating Tips For maximum cooling, select ei- Window Fogging ther the Panel or Bi-Level position Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside using the mode control. Then, the vehicle is high.
  • Page 267 2008 Jeep Wranger 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a NEUTRAL (N) and depress the accelerator slightly for non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works fast idle operation to increase coolant flow and fan speed.

  • Page 268: Starting And Operating

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 271 Manual Transmission ....275 ▫...
  • Page 269 2008 Jeep Wranger 268 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ When To Use 4L (Low) Range ... . 297 Four–Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac™ Or Rock-Trac™) — If Equipped ... . . 285 ▫...
  • Page 270 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 269 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..316 Tire Rotation Recommendations ... . 329 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ... 317 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .
  • Page 271 2008 Jeep Wranger 270 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight ..352 Vehicle Loading ......342 ▫...

  • Page 272: Starting Procedures

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 271 4WD Models Only STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.

  • Page 273: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 272 STARTING AND OPERATING Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.

  • Page 274: If Engine Fails To Start

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Without Tip Start (Manual Transmission Only) If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the WARNING! “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all •...

  • Page 275: After Starting

    2008 Jeep Wranger 274 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 CAUTION! second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex- To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 treme Cold Weather”...

  • Page 276: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 275 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms engine coolant and WARNING! permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a You or others could be injured if you leave the grounded, three wire extension cord.

  • Page 277: Shifting

    2008 Jeep Wranger 276 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- Shifting creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As warms up. This is normal. you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelera- tor pedal.

  • Page 278: Downshifting

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) WARNING! Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 gine Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface.

  • Page 279: Reverse Shifting

    2008 Jeep Wranger 278 STARTING AND OPERATING Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds Reverse Shifting To shift into REVERSE, bring the vehicle to a complete CAUTION! stop. Depress the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop rotating. Beginning from the NEUTRAL...

  • Page 280: Automatic Transmission

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 279 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed.

  • Page 281: Shift Lock Manual Override

    2008 Jeep Wranger 280 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Lock Manual Override Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal de- pressed.

  • Page 282: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 281 Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the shift lever out of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position.
  • Page 283 2008 Jeep Wranger 282 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK WARNING! This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or this range. Never use PARK while the vehicle is in NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle motion.
  • Page 284 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 283 NOTE: Towing, coasting, or driving the vehicle for any When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result Overdrive, such as when operating the vehicle under in severe transmission damage.
  • Page 285 2008 Jeep Wranger 284 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive can be locked out by pressing the O/D OFF CAUTION! switch located on the center console. The O/D OFF indicator light (on the switch) will illuminate to show • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you that the switch has been activated.

  • Page 286: Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac™ Or Rock-Trac™) - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ- ent feeling or response during normal operation in high gear.
  • Page 287 2008 Jeep Wranger 286 STARTING AND OPERATING rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accom- When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed will plished by simply moving the shift lever to one of these be approximately three times (four times for Rubicon positions.

  • Page 288: Shift Positions

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Shift Positions WARNING! For additional information on the appropriate use of each You or others could be injured if you leave the transfer case mode position, see the information below: vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N...

  • Page 289: Shifting Procedure

    2008 Jeep Wranger 288 STARTING AND OPERATING N (Neutral) Position Shifting Procedure This range disengages the front and rear driveshafts from 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle.

  • Page 290: Trac-Lok™ Rear Axle - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 289 4H to 4L or 4L to 4H WARNING! With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission into NEUTRAL (N), or de- Failure to engage a position completely can cause press the clutch pedal on a manual transmission.

  • Page 291: Axle Lock (Tru-Lok™) - Rubicon Models

    2008 Jeep Wranger 290 STARTING AND OPERATING Trac-Lok™ is especially helpful during slippery driving AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOK™) — RUBICON MODELS conditions. With both rear wheels on a slippery surface, a The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower switch slight application of the accelerator will supply maxi- bank (below the climate controls).

  • Page 292: Rear Axle Lock - 4Wd Non-Rubicon Models (If Equipped)

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 291 • Vehicle speed should be 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. REAR AXLE LOCK — 4WD NON-RUBICON MODELS (IF EQUIPPED) To activate the system, press the bottom of the AXLE The REAR AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower LOCK switch once to lock the rear axle only (the Rear switch bank (below the climate controls).

  • Page 293: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 292 STARTING AND OPERATING The rear 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 — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic discon- necting stabilizer/sway bar.
  • Page 294 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 293 when activation conditions are not met. The stabilizer/ To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4H sway bar should remain in on-road mode during normal or 4L (refer to “Four Wheel Drive Operation” in this driving conditions.

  • Page 295: On-Road Driving Tips

    2008 Jeep Wranger 294 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 296 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 295 2. Remove one bolt from underside of vehicle. 3. Remove side step assembly. Page Number: 296 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 297: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving

    2008 Jeep Wranger 296 STARTING AND OPERATING The Basics of Off-Road Driving CAUTION! You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other before proceeding.

  • Page 298: When To Use 4L (Low) Range

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 297 When To Use 4L (Low) Range Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand When off-road driving, shift into 4L (Low) for additional Snow traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain, In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at...
  • Page 299 2008 Jeep Wranger 298 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. You should use 2nd...

  • Page 300: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Using A Spotter Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle Points) While driving off-road, you will encounter many types of or determine the correct path. Determining the correct terrain.
  • Page 301 2008 Jeep Wranger 300 STARTING AND OPERATING any large obstacle with steep sides at an angle great CAUTION! enough to put the vehicle at risk of a rollover. If you get caught in a rut, dig a small trench to the right or left at a Never attempt to straddle a rock that is large enough 45-degree angle ahead of the front tires.

  • Page 302: Hill Climbing

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 301 accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your CAUTION! tires. Then ease the vehicle off the log using your brakes. Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects CAUTION! increases the risk of underbody damage.
  • Page 303 2008 Jeep Wranger 302 STARTING AND OPERATING branches or other obstacles on the path? Can you safely more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and forth. This will recover the vehicle if something goes wrong? If every- provide a fresh bite into the surface and will usually thing looks good and you feel confident, shift the trans- provide enough traction to complete the climb.
  • Page 304 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 303 descent? Is there plenty of distance at the base of the hill rollover. Make sure the surface has good traction with to regain control if the vehicle descends to fast? If you feel firm and stable soils.

  • Page 305: Driving Through Water

    2008 Jeep Wranger 304 STARTING AND OPERATING avoid damage to the environment. You should know WARNING! your vehicles abilities and be able to recover it if some- thing goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot...
  • Page 306 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 305 is the water depth, current and bottom conditions. On CAUTION! soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively increas- ing the water level on the vehicle. Be sure to consider this Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfer...
  • Page 307 2008 Jeep Wranger 306 STARTING AND OPERATING the slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle down- CAUTION! stream out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Before you Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- proceed determine the speed of the current, the water’s...

  • Page 308: After Driving Off-Road

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 307 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or After Driving Off-Road Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, brake ro- does most on-road driving. After going off-road it is tors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected always a good idea to check for damage.

  • Page 309: Parking Brake

    2008 Jeep Wranger 308 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will light. To release the parking brake, pull up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely.

  • Page 310: Anti-Lock Brake System

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 309 the load on the transmission locking mechanism may When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the make it difficult to move the shifter out of PARK. curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
  • Page 311 2008 Jeep Wranger 310 STARTING AND OPERATING During off-road use, loss of traction can temporarily WARNING! defeat the system and cause the warning light to illumi- nate. Turn the ignition OFF and ON again to restore Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing Anti-Lock Brake System function.

  • Page 312: Power Steering

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 311 WARNING! CAUTION! • Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) cannot prevent The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible the natural laws of physics from acting on the detrimental effects of electronic interference caused vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering...
  • Page 313 2008 Jeep Wranger 312 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.

  • Page 314: Tire Safety Information

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • European Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have Tire Markings the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
  • Page 315 2008 Jeep Wranger 314 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards...
  • Page 316 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 315 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved un-...

  • Page 317: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 316 STARTING AND OPERATING located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted however the date code may only be on one side.

  • Page 318: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location (Four-Door Models) Tire Placard Location (Two-Door Models) Page Number: 318 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 319 2008 Jeep Wranger 318 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire and Loading Information Placard 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you...
  • Page 320 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 319 lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely...
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  • Page 322: Tires - General Information

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the accidents.

  • Page 323: Tire Inflation Pressures

    2008 Jeep Wranger 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Economy Tire Inflation Pressures Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump- tion.
  • Page 324 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 323 CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois- ture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor.

  • Page 325: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation

    2008 Jeep Wranger 324 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire...

  • Page 326: Radial-Ply Tires

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Radial-Ply Tires Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not WARNING! spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires...

  • Page 327: Tread Wear Indicators

    2008 Jeep Wranger 326 STARTING AND OPERATING These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm).

  • Page 328: Replacement Tires

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- regardless of the remaining tread.

  • Page 329: Alignment And Balance

    2008 Jeep Wranger 328 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that Replacing original tires with tires of a different size specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of may result in false speedometer and odometer unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension readings.

  • Page 330: Tire Chains

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • Install chains snugly and tighten after 0.6 mi (1 km) of Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- driving. balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and •...

  • Page 331: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 330 STARTING AND OPERATING Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) type of driving. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn Section 8 of this manual. More frequent rotation is the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle permissible if desired.
  • Page 332 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 331 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) air pressure of 35 threshold for any reason, including low temperature psi (241 kPa).
  • Page 333 2008 Jeep Wranger 332 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois-...

  • Page 334: Base System

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain following components: correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not •...
  • Page 335 2008 Jeep Wranger 334 STARTING AND OPERATING inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard housings. pressure value. The system will automatically update 4.

  • Page 336: General Information

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 335 NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it does not have a driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire.

  • Page 337: Fuel Requirements

    2008 Jeep Wranger 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these signed to meet all emissions regulations symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- and provide excellent fuel economy and ering service for the vehicle.

  • Page 338: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 337 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro- blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. vide excellent performance and durability for the engine While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it and fuel system components.

  • Page 339: Materials Added To Fuel

    2008 Jeep Wranger 338 STARTING AND OPERATING It is even more important to look for gasoline without Fuel System Cautions MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels CAUTION! higher than those allowed in the United States. prohibited...

  • Page 340: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill.

  • Page 341: Adding Fuel

    2008 Jeep Wranger 340 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message (gASCAP) ADDING FUEL After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, The gas cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
  • Page 342 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 341 CAUTION! WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel cap the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the (gas cap).

  • Page 343: Vehicle Loading

    2008 Jeep Wranger 342 STARTING AND OPERATING included on this label and indicates the month, day, and WARNING! hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your VIN. A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
  • Page 344 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Each axle’s GAWR is determined by the components in Curb Weight the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension...

  • Page 345: Trailer Towing

    2008 Jeep Wranger 344 STARTING AND OPERATING the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total CAUTION! load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR until the specified weight limitations are met.

  • Page 346: Common Towing Definitions

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing-related definitions will as- The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle sist you in understanding the following information: and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that...
  • Page 347 2008 Jeep Wranger 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) hitch is the most popular on the market today and is The trailer tongue weight is the downward force exerted commonly used to tow small and medium-sized trailers. on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not Weight-Distributing Hitch be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
  • Page 348 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 347 WARNING! An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking per- formance, and could result in an accident. Weight-Distributing Hitch Systems may not be com- patible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with...

  • Page 349: Trailer Hitch Classification

    2008 Jeep Wranger 348 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your given drivetrain. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty...
  • Page 350 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt. Rating) Wt.) (See Note) 3.8L/Manual 3.21 2–Door X 4,987 lbs 25 sq ft 1,000 lbs...
  • Page 351 2008 Jeep Wranger 350 STARTING AND OPERATING 3.8L/ 4.10 2–Door Rubi- 6,281 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic con Model (2 849 kg) (2.32 sq m) (907 kg) (91 kg) (4WD) 3.8L/Manual 3.21 4–Door X 5,121 lbs...
  • Page 352 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 351 3.8L/ 3.73 4–Door X 7,825 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Model (4WD) (3 549 kg) (2.97 sq m) (1 587 kg) (159 kg) 3.8L/Manual 3.21 4–Door Sahara 5,481 lbs...

  • Page 353: Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight

    2008 Jeep Wranger 352 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.

  • Page 354: Towing Requirements

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 353 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 mi (805 km) options, must be considered as part of the total load on of vehicle operation.
  • Page 355 2008 Jeep Wranger 354 STARTING AND OPERATING • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
  • Page 356 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 355 2. GTW − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to the “Tires–General 3. GAWR Information” section of this manual for the proper 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized inspection procedure.
  • Page 357 2008 Jeep Wranger 356 STARTING AND OPERATING − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic draulic brake lines.

  • Page 358: Towing Tips

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 357 The Trailer Tow Package will include a 4–pin wiring harness. Use a factory-approved trailer harness and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
  • Page 359 2008 Jeep Wranger 358 STARTING AND OPERATING If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level all starts must be in 1st gear to avoid excessive clutch before towing. slippage. Towing Tips — O/D Off Towing Tips —...

  • Page 360: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Towing Tips — Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: CAUTION! − Highway Driving Reduce speed. Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur −...

  • Page 361: Towing - 4Wd Models

    2008 Jeep Wranger 360 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Start engine. Towing – 4WD Models NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neu- 5. Shift automatic transmission into DRIVE or manual tral) for recreational towing. transmission into gear. Shifting Into Neutral (N) 6.
  • Page 362 2008 Jeep Wranger STARTING AND OPERATING 361 NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral) CAUTION! on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles, turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans-...
  • Page 363 2008 Jeep Wranger 362 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. Page Number: 363 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 364: What To Do In Emergencies

    2008 Jeep Wranger WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....367 Hazard Warning Flashers ....364 ▫...

  • Page 365: Hazard Warning Flashers

    2008 Jeep Wranger 364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, all front and rear directional signals will flash intermittently. Use it when your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle.

  • Page 366: If Your Engine Overheats

    2008 Jeep Wranger WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage tion.

  • Page 367: Jacking And Tire Changing

    2008 Jeep Wranger 366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear storage WARNING! compartment. Refer to “Storage” in Section 3 of this manual. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.

  • Page 368: Spare Tire Stowage

    2008 Jeep Wranger WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 Spare Tire Stowage WARNING! To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the wrench turning them counterclockwise.

  • Page 369: Jacking Instructions

    2008 Jeep Wranger 368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 370 2008 Jeep Wranger WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 1. Remove spare tire, jack and tools from stored location. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
  • Page 371 2008 Jeep Wranger 370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m).

  • Page 372: Jump Starting

    2008 Jeep Wranger WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 JUMP STARTING WARNING! If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery in another vehicle.
  • Page 373 2008 Jeep Wranger 372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on of the booster battery and then to the engine of the both vehicles, shift the automatic transmission into vehicle with the discharged battery.
  • Page 374 2008 Jeep Wranger WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 WARNING! WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing Any procedure other than above could result in: or towing. 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out •...

  • Page 375: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear. Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks.

  • Page 376: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 386 Engine Compartment – 3.8L ....378 ▫ Spark Plugs ......386 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
  • Page 377 2008 Jeep Wranger 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Driveline And Steering Component ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ....405 Lubrication ......392 ▫...
  • Page 378 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 ▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 423 ▫ Engine ......424 ▫...

  • Page 379: Engine Compartment - 3.8L

    2008 Jeep Wranger 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.8L Page Number: 379 of 466. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 380: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...

  • Page 381: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    2008 Jeep Wranger 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can PROGRAMS determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improp- In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass erly installed, or damaged.
  • Page 382 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, the ignition key or start the engine. This means that which you can use prior to going to the test station. To your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must...

  • Page 383: Replacement Parts

    2008 Jeep Wranger 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the systems can result in civil penalties being assessed engine running.

  • Page 384: Maintenance Procedures

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always services determined by the engineers who designed your maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the vehicle.
  • Page 385 2008 Jeep Wranger 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause been certified by the American aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage Petroleum Institute (API).
  • Page 386 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- authorized dealer, service station, or governmental fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- agency for advice on how and where used oil can be ber, should not be used.

  • Page 387: Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension

    2008 Jeep Wranger 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension Spark Plugs Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatic Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor- tensioner. No belt tension adjustments are required.
  • Page 388 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In materials that can burn. Such materials might be...

  • Page 389: Crankcase Emission Control System

    2008 Jeep Wranger 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control age: systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition...

  • Page 390: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Engine Air Cleaner Filter WARNING! Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for recommended engine air cleaner filter change intervals. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands WARNING! after handling the battery.

  • Page 391: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    2008 Jeep Wranger 390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants at the start of each warm season. This service should...

  • Page 392: Power Steering Fluid Check

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System WARNING! Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- sor Oil, and Refrigerants. Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.

  • Page 393: Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication

    2008 Jeep Wranger 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication All driveline and steering components are sealed and do Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. not require lubrication. Driveshafts are not serviceable.

  • Page 394: Windshield And Rear Window Washers

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Windshield And Rear Window Washers WARNING! The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. The fluid Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam- reservoir is located in the engine compartment. Be sure to mable.

  • Page 395: Cooling System

    2008 Jeep Wranger 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- antifreeze/coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser cation or oil change.
  • Page 396 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 Cooling System — Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! The cooling system should be drained, flushed, and refilled, at the intervals shown on the Maintenance • Mixing of antifreeze/coolants other than the speci- Schedule. Refer to Section 8 of this manual.
  • Page 397 2008 Jeep Wranger 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved antifreeze/ ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This solution.
  • Page 398 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any children, do not store ethylene glycol based antifreeze/ accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 399 2008 Jeep Wranger 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional antifreeze/coolant is needed to main- coolant needs to be added, contents of coolant recov- tain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant ery bottle must also be protected against freezing.

  • Page 400: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may are present. Components should be replaced immedi- result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas ately if there is any evidence of degradation that could mileage, and increased emissions.
  • Page 401 2008 Jeep Wranger 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake and Power Steering System Hoses WARNING! When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance, inspect surface of hoses for evidence of heat and me- Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.

  • Page 402: Automatic Transmission

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed CAUTION! container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration...
  • Page 403 2008 Jeep Wranger 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level, adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait the following procedure must be used: a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.

  • Page 404: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Special Additives CAUTION! Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50° F mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- (10°...

  • Page 405: Transfer Case

    2008 Jeep Wranger 404 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...

  • Page 406: Front/Rear Axle Fluid

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Drain Front/Rear Axle Fluid First remove fill plug (B), then drain plug (C). Recom- Fluid Level Check mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to Lubricant should be at bottom edge of the oil fill hole.

  • Page 407: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    2008 Jeep Wranger 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Following off-road usage, completely inspect the under- CAUTION! body of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steer- ing, suspension and exhaust system for damage. Check Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions, threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the change all lubricants, and lubricate body compo- chassis, drivetrain components, steering and suspension.
  • Page 408 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 • Bird droppings. hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- Washing body protection. • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-...
  • Page 409 2008 Jeep Wranger 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
  • Page 410 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
  • Page 411 2008 Jeep Wranger 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type WARNING! cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
  • Page 412 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 • Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended with the top Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical down, as exposure to sun or rain may damage interior solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
  • Page 413 Use MO- not up and down. MOPAR Jeep Soft Glass Window PAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant to ease Cleaner will safely clean all plastic windows without zipper operation.

  • Page 414: Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module)

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 zipper halves with fresh water and allow to dry. Aggres- sively work the MOPAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant into the zipper teeth. If a stuck zipper slide is experienced, work the MOPAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant into the zipper slide.
  • Page 415 2008 Jeep Wranger 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Driver Door Node 60 Amp Ignition Off Draw Natural Yellow (IOD) — Main 25 Amp Passenger Door Node 40 Amp...
  • Page 416 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front/Rear Washer 20 Amp Front Heated Seat Yellow Yellow — Spare 20 Amp Rear Heated Seat (If Yellow Equipped)
  • Page 417 2008 Jeep Wranger 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp (Ignition Off Draw) 20 Amp COL MOD, IR SNS, IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW Yellow Heater Ventilation, Air SENSR, Underhood Conditioning/ Lamp (UH LMP)
  • Page 418 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Right Horn (RT HORN Controller (ORC) (HI/LOW) 15 Amp Left Tail/License/Park 10 Amp Left Horn (LT HORN...
  • Page 419 2008 Jeep Wranger 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Wiper Motor Frt, J1962 10 Amp Heated Mirrors Blue Diagnostic Feed 20 Amp Backup Lamps (B/U 20 Amp Power Outlet...

  • Page 420: Vehicle Storage

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. • When installing the Integrated Power Module You may: cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched.

  • Page 421: Replacement Bulbs - If Equipped

    2008 Jeep Wranger 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that REPLACEMENT BULBS — IF EQUIPPED can be purchased from your local authorized dealer. Interior Lights Bulb Type Auto. Trans. Indicator Light ....658 If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized Courtesy Lights, Under Dash (1).

  • Page 422: Front Park/Turn Signal

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 4. Turn both park and turn signal socket assemblies 1/4 CAUTION! turn counterclockwise and remove. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 5. Remove the four screws holding the metal retaining contamination will severely shorten bulb life.

  • Page 423: Front Side Marker

    2008 Jeep Wranger 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn the socket assembly 1/4 turn counterclockwise CAUTION! and remove from housing. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the...

  • Page 424: Center High-Mounted Stop Light (Chmsl)

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace. Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) The stop lamp is mounted on a bracket that extends upward from the tailgate behind the spare tire. If service is needed, obtain the LED/Cover Assembly from your local authorized dealer.

  • Page 425: Fluid Capacities

    2008 Jeep Wranger 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) — 2–Door Models 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — 4–Door Models 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.8 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified Engine Oil) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters...

  • Page 426: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

  • Page 427: Chassis

    2008 Jeep Wranger 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission MOPAR Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the require- ments of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224) Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.

  • Page 428: Maintenance Schedules

    2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ... 431 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..428 Maintenance Schedule ....428 Page Number: 428 of 466.
  • Page 429 2008 Jeep Wranger 428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 430 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 429 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. required. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals...
  • Page 431 2008 Jeep Wranger 430 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change CAUTION! • Change the engine oil filter. Failure to perform the required maintenance items • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. may result in damage to the vehicle. • Check the manual transmission fluid level.
  • Page 432 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431 Required Maintenance Intervals Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 Rotate tires.
  • Page 433 2008 Jeep Wranger 432 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot 24,000 40 000 seals, replace if necessary.
  • Page 434 2008 Jeep Wranger MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or fre-...
  • Page 435 2008 Jeep Wranger 434 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

  • Page 436: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    2008 Jeep Wranger IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ In Mexico Contact ..... 438 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle .
  • Page 437 2008 Jeep Wranger 436 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . 443 Publication Order Forms ....441 ▫...

  • Page 438: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    2008 Jeep Wranger IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 437 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your YOUR VEHICLE 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 439: Daimlerchrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center

    2008 Jeep Wranger 438 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) special tools, and the latest information to ensure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to your authorized DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer dealer’s service manager first.

  • Page 440: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    2008 Jeep Wranger IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 439 contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.

  • Page 441: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

    2008 Jeep Wranger 440 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR PARTS WARNING! MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your authorized dealer. They will help Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain you keep your vehicle operating at its best.

  • Page 442: In Canada

    2008 Jeep Wranger IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 441 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– To order the following manuals, you may use either the 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: website or the phone numbers listed below.

  • Page 443: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    2008 Jeep Wranger 442 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features.

  • Page 444: Treadwear

    2008 Jeep Wranger IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 443 All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety Traction Grades requirements in addition to these grades. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on...

  • Page 445: Temperature Grades

    2008 Jeep Wranger 444 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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  • Page 447 2008 Jeep Wranger 446 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 208,309 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ... . . 8 Adding Fuel ......340 Antenna, Satellite Radio .
  • Page 448 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 447 Axle Lock ......290,291 Bulb Replacement ..... . . 420 Battery .
  • Page 449 2008 Jeep Wranger 448 INDEX Charging System Light ....206 Coolant Capacity ..... . 424 Chart, Tire Sizing .
  • Page 450 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 449 Defroster, Windshield ....260,262 Dual Top ......120 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers .
  • Page 451 2008 Jeep Wranger 450 INDEX Jacking ......366 Operation ......75 Jump Starting .
  • Page 452 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 451 Engine Oil ......385 Shifting ......287 Finish Care .
  • Page 453 2008 Jeep Wranger 452 INDEX Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....337 Hazard Warning Flasher ....364 Gauges Head Restraints .
  • Page 454 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 453 Key ....... . . 12 Jump Starting .
  • Page 455 2008 Jeep Wranger 454 INDEX Back-Up ......422 High Beam Indicator ....207 Brake Assist Warning .
  • Page 456 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 455 Tires ....... 317 Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....400 Locking Axle .
  • Page 457 2008 Jeep Wranger 456 INDEX Trip ......210,211 Paint Care ......406 Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) .
  • Page 458 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 457 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ....50 Recorder, Event Data ..... . 60 Preparation for Jacking .
  • Page 459 2008 Jeep Wranger 458 INDEX Restraints, Child ..... . . 62,67 Front Seat ......41 Restraints, Occupant .
  • Page 460 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 459 Sentry Key Programming ....16 Specifications Sentry Key Replacement ....16 Fuel (Gasoline) .
  • Page 461 2008 Jeep Wranger 460 INDEX Storage, Vehicle ..... . 266,419 Tire Safety Information ....313 Storing Your Vehicle .
  • Page 462 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 461 Spare Tire ......367 Trailer and Tongue Weight ....352 Spinning .
  • Page 463 2008 Jeep Wranger 462 INDEX Trip Computer ......215 Warning Flasher, Hazard ....364 Trip Odometer .
  • Page 464 2008 Jeep Wranger INDEX 463 Windshield Washers ....100,393 Fluid ....... 393 Windshield Wiper Blades .
  • Page 465 2008 Jeep Wranger INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSTEERING WHEEL LOCK To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM...
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