Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION ......4 • ROLLOVER WARNING ......4 •...
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION As with other vehicles of this type, failure to has the qualified personnel, special tools and operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss equipment to perform all service. Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler of control or a collision. Be sure to read the Group LLC vehicle.
Page 7: Important Notice
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, IMPORTANT NOTICE The manufacturer reserves the right to make or other unsafe driving actions that can cause changes in design and specifications, and/or ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLI- loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this to make additions to or improvements in its CATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST INFORMA- vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover...
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
In view of the many replacement parts and Your warranties do not cover any part that the HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL accessories from various manufacturers avail- manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they cover Consult the Table of Contents to determine able on the market, the manufacturer cannot be the cost of any repairs or adjustments that which section contains the information you de-...
Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is ALTERATIONS against operating procedures that could result found on the left front corner of the instrument in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle WARNING! CAUTIONS against procedures that could re-...
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....13 • Ignition Key Removal ..... . . 13 •...
Page 12 • ILLUMINATED ENTRY ......16 • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED ..16 •...
Page 13 • REAR SWING GATE ......24 • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ..... . 24 •...
Page 14 • SAFETY TIPS ......48 • Transporting Passengers ....48 •...
Page 15: A Word About Your Keys
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS 3. Push the ignition key inward. NOTE: The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds 4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position, plastic bag with the key code number on it. If when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK and remove the key.
Page 16: Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
NOTE: vehicle can be used to start and operate the CAUTION! vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in If you turned the wheel to the right to engage The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to compatible with some after-market remote start the engine.
Page 17: Customer Key Programming
At the time of purchase, the original owner is lands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, five second delay for another 30 seconds. If the provided with a four-digit Personal Identifica- Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, trigger remains present this cycle will repeat for tion Number (PIN).
Page 18: To Disarm The System
To Disarm The System ILLUMINATED ENTRY Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE The interior lights will come on when you open transmitter or insert a valid Sentry Key into the any door. ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the The lights will remain on after all of the doors ON/RUN position.
Page 19: To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
The system can be programmed to unlock all To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will the doors upon the first UNLOCK button press cause the alarm to sound. Press the RKE Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE by using the following procedure: transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate transmitter to lock all doors.
Page 20: Transmitter Battery Replacement
quirements are noted in ANNEX VI of COMMIS- two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Use DOORS SION DIRECTIVE 95/56/EC. Operation is extreme care not to damage the seal or inter- subject to the following two conditions: nal components. CAUTION! •...
Page 21: Upper Half Door Window Installation - If Equipped
Upper Half Door Window Installation 2. Unplug the wiring harness connector under 3. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. the instrument panel by pressing the tab at the Be careful not to allow the door to swing fully —...
Page 22: Door Locks
2. Slide front seat(s) fully forward. NOTE: The ignition key that is used to start the 3. Remove the trim access door from the bot- vehicle is used to lock or unlock the doors, tom of B-pillar. swing gate, and console storage. Red Connector Latch 5.
Page 23: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
5. The doors were not previously unlocked. WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. • For personal security reasons and safety in 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is an accident, lock the vehicle doors when Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 24: Automatic Door Locks
Automatic Door Locks 3. Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following 4. A single chime will indicate the completion conditions are met: of the programming.
Page 25: Windows
WINDOWS NOTE: Window Lockout Switch — Four-Door Models The switches will continue to function for up Power Windows — If Equipped The window lockout switch (located between to two minutes after the ignition key has The power window switches are located on the the front window switches) allows you to dis- been removed, or until a front door is instrument panel below the radio.
Page 26: Wind Buffeting
Rear Power Windows — Four-Door Models REAR SWING GATE CAUTION! The rear passenger window switches are lo- The swing gate can be unlocked by using the Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing cated on the back of the center floor console. key, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or the rear flip-up window, as damage to the Press the switch downward to open the window...
Page 27: Lap/Shoulder Belts
• Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occu- Please pay close attention to the information in inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor pants this section. It tells you how to use your restraint vehicle should be belted at all times. system properly, to keep you and your passen- •...
Page 28 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is danger- 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. ous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the 2.
Page 29 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) The Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on • A belt that is worn under your arm is • A twisted belt cannot do its job as well. In a until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. dangerous.
Page 30: Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout (Four-Door Models Only)
• If the rear seatback is properly latched Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting WARNING! and the rear center lap/shoulder belt still Procedure A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an cannot be pulled out, the Automatic- Use the following procedure to untwist a accident and leave you with no protection.
Page 31: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
When you release the anchorage, try to move it Driver Center Passen- up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. First Row NOTE: Second The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor- Third Row age is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt an- •...
Page 32: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) How To Disengage The Automatic Locking pant early in an accident. Pretensioners work Mode for all size occupants, including those in child Mode — If Equipped Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt restraints. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically and allow it to retract completely to disengage pre-locked.
Page 33: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Light remains illuminated until the driver seat- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women belt is fastened. The driver should instruct all We recommend that pregnant women use seat other occupants to fasten their seatbelts. If the belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the driver seatbelt is unbuckled while traveling at mother safe is the best way to keep the baby speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert...
Page 34 • Steering Wheel and Column This vehicle may be equipped with a driver WARNING! and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch • Instrument Panel • No objects should be placed over or near that detects whether the driver or front passen- •...
Page 35 Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! (Continued) The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the • If your vehicle is equipped with SAB, do not knees of the driver and the front passenger, attach cupholders or any other objects on and position front occupants for the best inter- or around the door.
Page 36: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
Children that are not big enough to properly son, contact the Customer Center. Phone num- NOTE: wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in bers are provided under “If You Need Assis- After any accident, the vehicle should be the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt- tance”.
Page 37 The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the WARNING! all frontal collisions, including some that may airbag system is not on and the airbags will not Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your produce substantial vehicle damage —...
Page 38 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half are not seated properly, or if items are posi- of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The tioned in the area where the side airbag in- long as the battery has power or until the airbags then quickly deflate while helping to flates.
Page 39 haven’t healed significantly within a few Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! days, or if you have any blistering, see your • Deployed airbags and seat belt pretension- doctor immediately. WARNING! ers cannot protect you in another collision. • Modifications to any part of the airbag •...
Page 40: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
Airbag Warning Light hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in as law enforcement, could combine the EDR understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- data with the type of personally identifying You will want to have the airbags formed. The EDR is designed to record data data routinely acquired during a crash in- ready to inflate for your protection related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems...
Page 41 rearward-facing by children who weigh more WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year • A rearward-facing infant restraint should In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a old. Both types of child restraints are held in tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the only be used in a rear seat.
Page 42 • All seating positions (except for driver) have the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the or the ISOFIX child restraint anchorage system a automatic locking retractor. The seat belts buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert (Refer to ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage are designed to keep the lap portion tight the latch plate into the buckle again.
Page 43 • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, side, with each having a hook or connector for WARNING! move the child closer to the center of the attachment to the lower anchorage, and a An incorrectly anchored tether strap could vehicle.
Page 44 Universal Child Seat — Four-Door Models X = Seat position not suitable for children in this vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having mass group. tether straps and hooks for connection to the Seating Position top tether anchorages, have been available for Front Rear Mass Group...
Page 45 seat belts are not toys and should not be ISOFIX Child Seat – Two-Door Models (1) — For the child restraint systems (CRS) played with, and never leave an unattended which do not carry the ISO/XX size class iden- Size Seating Position Fixture child in the vehicle.
Page 46 ISOFIX Child Seat – Four-Door Models hicle specific ISOFIX child restraint system(s) The rear seat lower anchorages recommended for each position. are round bars, located at the rear Size Seating Position Fixture of the seat cushion where it meets Class Key of letters used in the table above: Mass the seatback, and are visible when...
Page 47 with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap having a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap.
Page 48 defines the seating positions with an Automatic 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to WARNING! Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch tighten the lap portion around the child re- Improper installation of a child restraint to the plate. straint.
Page 49: Engine Break-In Recommendations
Vehicles With Rear Web Buckles That May Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet Need To Be Twisted harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tight- ening the lap/shoulder belt on the child re- ENGINE BREAK-IN straint because the buckle or latch plate is...
Page 50: Additional Requirements For Diesel Engine - If Equipped
ing Your Vehicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in WARNING! STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE confined areas any longer than needed to • Do not leave children or animals inside USED. move your vehicle in or out of the area. parked vehicles in hot weather.
Page 51: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
the exhaust system each time the vehicle is Defroster WARNING! (Continued) raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as Check operation by selecting the defrost mode • Never place or install floor mats or other required. and place the blower control on high speed. floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be You should be able to feel the air directed Safety Checks You Should Make...
Page 52: Vehicle
Lights WARNING! (Continued) Have someone observe the operation of exte- Failure to properly follow floor mat installation rior lights while you work the controls. Check or mounting can cause interference with the turn signal and high beam indicator lights on brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation the instrument panel.
Page 53: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • MIRRORS ....... . 56 •...
Page 54 • Voice Training ......76 • SEATS ....... . . 76 •...
Page 55 • Lights-On Reminder ..... . . 85 • Headlight Dimmer Switch ....85 •...
Page 56 • CUPHOLDERS ......93 • Front Cupholders ......93 •...
Page 57 • SOFT TOP — TWO DOOR MODELS ....105 • Quick Steps to Lowering the Soft Top ... . 106 •...
Page 58: Mirrors
MIRRORS Outside Mirrors WARNING! To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside Inside Day/Night Mirror Vehicles and other objects seen in the pas- mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal senger side convex mirror will look smaller with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the and vertical adjustment of the mirror.
Page 59: Vanity Mirrors
After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED • www.dodge.com/Uconnect same direction you want the mirror to move. • www.jeep.com/Uconnect NOTE: Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position.
Page 60: Operation
Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you enable you to access the system. When you the radio volume control knob or from the stow your mobile phone (be it your purse, press the button you will hear the word steering wheel radio control, if so equipped. pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is Uconnect™...
Page 61 • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal mands into parts and say each part of the Cancel Command command when you are asked for it. For At any prompt, after the beep, you can say Identification Number (PIN), which you will example, you can use the compound form “Cancel”...
Page 62 • When prompted, enter the number designa- mobile phone at any time (refer to “Ad- Doe”, where John Doe is a previously stored vanced Phone Connectivity”). name entry in the Uconnect™ phonebook or tion (e.g., “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to “Other”).
Page 63 • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is from the mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific NOTE: Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book Access downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not • Phone handset must support Bluetooth Profile support this feature. part of the mobile phonebook. OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to Uconnect™...
Page 64 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries NOTE: beep, say “Phonebook Edit”. cannot be deleted or edited. Editing phonebook entries is recommended • You will then be asked for the name of the when the vehicle is not in motion. Delete/Erase “All”...
Page 65: Phone Call Features
• The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Making a Second Call While Current Call in of all the phonebook entries, including the Call Currently in Progress Progress downloaded phonebook entries, if available. When you receive a call on your mobile phone, To make a second call while you are currently the Uconnect™...
Page 66: Uconnect™ Phone Features
Conference Call Redial for a certain duration, after which the call is When two calls are in progress (one active and automatically transferred from • Press the button to begin. one on hold), press and hold the button Uconnect™ Phone to the mobile phone. •...
Page 67 • If supported, this number may be pro- specific 32-name phonebook is usable. The NOTE: paired phone name is not language-specific grammable on some systems. To do this, The Breakdown service number has to be and usable across all languages. press the button and say “Setup”, setup before using.
Page 68 ate response selection. In some instances, that will then send the corresponding phone num- Uconnect™ Phone will not repeat a phone may be too quick for use of the Uconnect™ ber associated with the phonebook entry, as number before you dial it). Phone.
Page 69: Advanced Phone Connectivity
• Press the bile phone, the audio will be played through button. List Paired Mobile Phone Names your vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect™ • Press the button to begin. • Following the beep, say “Mute off”. Phone will work the same as if you dial the •...
Page 70: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
• You can also press the button at any Things You Should Know About when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan Your Uconnect™ Phone time while the list is being played, and then switched OFF.
Page 71 • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not and loudness to a large degree rely on the • low road noise, “eight hundred”. phone and network, and not the Uconnect™...
Page 75 Voice Commands Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero download pager beeper Dutch Nederlands pair a phone edit phone pairing pairing three emergency phonebook phonebook four English previous five delete all erase all redial Espanol select phone select seven Francais...
Page 76: Voice Command - If Equipped
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED When you press the Voice Command These commands are universal and can be used from any menu. All other commands can button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your Voice Command System Operation be used depending upon the active applica- signal to give a command.
Page 77 Changing the Volume Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Disc Medium Wave — If Equipped) To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio mode, you may say the following commands: Command button.
Page 78: Voice Training
• “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded In this mode, you may say the following com- 1. Press the Voice Command button, memos) — During the playback you may mands: say “System Setup” and once you are in that press the Voice Command button to •...
Page 79: Front Seat Adjustment
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped • Do not allow people to ride in any area of The driver’s seat height can be raised or low- your vehicle that is not equipped with seats ered by using the ratcheting handle, located on and seat belts.
Page 80: Front Seatback Recline
Front Seatback Recline Easy Entry Seats — Two Door Models To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks and push the seat Lean forward before lifting the handle, then Pull upward on the recline lever (toward the rear rearward until the track locks.
Page 81: Heated Seats - If Equipped
With the seat forward, pull the entire seat as- the first four minutes of operation. Then, the WARNING! (Continued) sembly toward the instrument panel. heat output will drop to the normal HIGH-level. • Do not place anything on the seat that If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the system Heated Seats —...
Page 82: Fold And Tumble Rear Seat - Two Door Models
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat — Two WARNING! Door Models The head restraints for all occupants must be NOTE: properly adjusted prior to operating the ve- • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be hicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints necessary to reposition the front seats.
Page 83: Removing The Rear Seat - Two Door Models
WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. •...
Page 84: 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat - Four Door Models
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — To Raise the Rear Seat WARNING! (Continued) Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If Four Door Models • Do not allow people to ride in any area of interference from the cargo area prevents the To provide additional storage area, each rear your vehicle that is not equipped with seats seatback from fully locking, you will have diffi-...
Page 85: To Open And Close The Hood
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Headlights and Position Lights WARNING! Release both the hood latches. Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving detent for position lights and instrument panel your vehicle.
Page 86: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped NOTE: This system automatically turns the headlights The engine must be running before the on or off according to ambient light levels. To headlights will turn on in the Automatic turn the system on, turn the end of the multi- mode.
Page 87: Lane Change Assist
Lane Change Assist Front Fog Lights — If Equipped Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped Tap the lever up or down once, without moving The front fog light switch is in the To activate the rear fog lights, turn on beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or multifunction lever.
Page 88: Interior Lights
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to Cargo Lamp The rear cargo light may be turned on by the last detent to turn on the interior lighting. The courtesy and dome lights will turn on when pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time the front doors are opened, by rotating the to turn the light off.
Page 89: Headlight Leveling System - If Equipped
Headlight Leveling System — If WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND Driver only, or driver and front pas- Equipped WASHERS senger. This system allows the driver to maintain proper The windshield wiper/washer control lever is All seating positions occupied. headlight beam position with the road surface located on the right side of the steering column.
Page 90: Windshield Wiper Operation
Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever upward to the In cold weather, always turn off the wiper second detent past the intermittent settings for switch and allow the wipers to return to the low-speed wiper operation. park position before turning off the engine.
Page 91: Mist Feature
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wheel, move the steering column up or down, wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles as desired. Pull upwards on the lever to lock the and then turn off. column firmly in place.
Page 92: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed press the SET (-) button and release. Release Control System can be reactivated by push- the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at IF EQUIPPED ing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF the selected speed.
Page 93: To Accelerate For Passing
set speed will continue to increase until the Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET button is released, then the new set speed will The transmission may downshift on hills to There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power be established.
Page 94 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, WARNING! (Continued) there is a power outlet located in the right rear Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an cargo area. Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 95: Cupholders
STORAGE CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high-power draw accesso- Console Storage Compartment To lock or unlock the storage compartment, ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being insert the ignition key and turn. To open the started (with accessories still plugged in), storage compartment, press the latch and lift the vehicle must be driven a sufficient the cover.
Page 96: Rear Storage Compartment
• Two Rear Storage Compartment DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED Sunrider secure straps equipped) The rear cargo area storage compartment If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you cover is held by a spring-loaded latch. In order must remove one of the tops from the ve- •...
Page 97: Installing The Soft Top
NOTE: 1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard top removal: To aid in disconnecting the knuckles, you may carefully tap on the knuckles using a • Right and left door frames rubber mallet. • Door frame attachment knobs (four for two- door models, six for four-door models) •...
Page 98 4. If the soft top has been removed, follow NOTE: these steps to reinstall the soft top. If the soft To aid in reattaching the knuckles, you may top is on the vehicle, proceed to step #5. carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet.
Page 99: Freedom Top™ Three-Piece Modular Hard Top - If Equipped
NOTE: Front Panel(s) Removal CAUTION! A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the NOTE: Failure to follow these cautions may cause dual top wrap. interior water damage, stains or mildew: Left panel must be removed before remov- • It is recommended that the top be free of 7.
Page 100: Freedom Top™ Storage Bag
3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at Lay the Freedom bag down so the loops and the center of the roof panel. the top of the windshield. hooks are facing downward. Unzip the bag and fold back the outer flap.
Page 101 Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is laying flat). Secure the Velcro, located at the center of the divider. Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the closed. hooks and straps facing the back of the rear seat.
Page 102: Front Panel(S) Installation
Wrap the upper strap around the rear head Front Panel(s) Installation with Rear 3. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps restraints and loop the strap through the for removal in reverse order. Hard Top Removed buckle. Pull on the strap to tighten the Freedom Rear Hard Top Removal 1.
Page 103 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear 8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab 10. Close the swing gate. inside corner of the vehicle. and pull to disconnect. 11. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard top on a soft surface to prevent damage.
Page 104: Rear Hard Top Installation
Rear Hard Top Installation DOOR FRAME Door Frame Removal NOTE: 1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attach- WARNING! ment knobs (two per door). If the door frames are installed from soft top Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with usage, they must be removed prior to instal- the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the lation of the hard top.
Page 105: Door Frame Installation - Two-Door Models
3. After the door frame pin has been set into WARNING! the body side hole, carefully set the front of the Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In door frame into the rubber seal at the top of the an event of an accident, a loose door frame windshield.
Page 106: Door Frame Installation - Four-Door Models
5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side. 3. Position the top of the door frame against 4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to the metal sport bar and press onto the side bar hold the door rail in position.
Page 107: Soft Top - Two Door Models
SOFT TOP — TWO DOOR MODELS you raise it, making it difficult to put up. This is caused by a natural contraction of the vinyl Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com coating on the fabric top. for instructional videos.
Page 108: Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
CAUTION! WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not run a fabric top through an auto- • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear win- • Careless handling and storage of the soft matic car wash. Window scratches and dow curtain up unless the side curtains are top may damage the seals, causing water wax build up may result.
Page 109: Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
2. Release header latches from the windshield NOTE: frame. Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. 3. Release the Sunrider latch (both sides). Quick Steps to Raising the Soft Top Refer to “Raising the Soft Top” in this section for further information.
Page 110 2. Engage header latches. 3. Install rear corner panels. 4. Install side and back windows.
Page 111: Lowering The Soft Top
Lowering The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Quarter Window 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Check Strap 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 4 — Sail Panel 9 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window 5 —...
Page 112 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 113 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right NOTE: lower corner of the window. Pull the zip- Clean side and rear windows before removal per up, across the top and down to the left to assist in preventing scratching during lower corner.
Page 114 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 10. Once unzipped, remove the side window NOTE: retainers from the door channel and body side When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is channel.
Page 115 15. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over the Sunrider link (Sunrider Models only). 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be 14. Completely release the latches from the removed unless the hard top is being installed. loops on the windshield frame.
Page 116: Raising The Soft Top
16. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails 19. Close the front header latches. (Sunrider Models only). 20. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section for further infor- mation. Raising the Soft Top 1.
Page 117 4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the 7. If the swing gate brackets were removed, top by the side bow and the 2–bow (middle install them by hooking the rear edge of the bow) up and over the sports bar until the bracket on the interior side of the body chan- header rests on the top of the windshield frame.
Page 118 8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently 11. Insert the front retainer of the window into pull the sail panels over the rear roof bow. the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame.
Page 119 13. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed. 1 —...
Page 120 14. Install the rear window by starting both 15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear of the window. window opening. Ensure that the zippers are 16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it properly started and aligned before zipping to into the swing gate brackets.
Page 121: Soft Top (Four-Door Models)
SOFT TOP (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) down or roll the rear or side curtains. information on cleaning and caring for your Please visit the owner’s section of Jeep.com vehicle’s fabric top. for instructional videos. • Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to CAUTION! •...
Page 122: Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top
WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • The fabric upper doors and fabric top are • The soft top must be positioned properly to designed only for protection against the ensure sealing. Improper installation can elements. Do not rely on them to contain cause water to leak into the vehicle’s inte- occupants within the vehicle or to protect rior.
Page 123: Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
Quick Steps for Raising the Soft Top 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider latches (another per- son may be needed to help with this operation). 5. Open the swing gate and lower the top. 4.
Page 124 2. Install rear corner panels. 5. Install the side and back windows. 4. Engage the header latches. 3. Rotate the header forward.
Page 125: Folding Down The Soft Top
Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 5 — Sail Panel 10 —...
Page 126 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 127 NOTE: 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 4. Open the swing gate. Clean side and rear windows before removal 3. Release the header latches and hooks from 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release to assist in preventing scratching during the loops on the windshield frame.
Page 128 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner of the window. Pull the zip- per up, across the top and down to the left lower corner. Zipper pulls will stay on the rear window. Pull down on the rear window to disengage it from the zipper on the top cover.
Page 129 NOTE: 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be 14. Grasp the front side bow behind the removed unless the hard top is being installed. header, and lift the top. When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 130 15. Fold back the front section of the top, 18. Before lowering the top, open the swing pulling the fabric rearward. Gently rest the gate to prevent possible damage to the rear header on top of the rear portion of the deck. center high-mounted brake light.
Page 131: Putting Up The Soft Top
2. Undo the straps used to secure the top in the down position and store in secure location. 3. Open the swing gate. 4. Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the rear door frames. NOTE: Help from another person will ease this operation.
Page 132 5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into 9. Open the header latches and engage the the door frame tracks and slide the top forward. hook on each side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 8.
Page 133 Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (4–bow) will aid in reaching the channel with the retainers. 11.
Page 134 the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 16. Install the rear window by starting both 14. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear the window into the bottom side channel, be- window opening.
Page 135: Sunrider (Two-Door Models) - If Equipped
19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 17. Run the first zipper fully around to the right SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) side of the window. — IF EQUIPPED 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it 20.
Page 136: Opening The Sunrider
Opening the Sunrider 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. 5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Make sure the material is folded back as Wrap the straps around the bows as shown.
Page 137: Closing The Sunrider
Closing the Sunrider Opening the Sunrider 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.
Page 138: Closing The Sunrider
5. Fold the top so that the material forms a W Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the windshield down and the side bars removed as material into two folds. you lose the protection these structural ele- ments can provide.
Page 139: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
mounted outside mirror. Federal law requires WARNING! (Continued) outside mirrors on vehicles for on-road use. • If you remove the doors, store them outside the vehicle. In the event of an accident, a WARNING! loose door may cause personal injury. Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against personal injury: Lowering the Windshield and...
Page 140 NOTE: 9. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, 11. Remove the lower windshield plates by use four cinch straps (available from your au- removing the six black round-headed Torx Pull side bar out horizontally when remov- thorized dealer). Attach the straps through the head screws (using a #40 Torx head driver) on ing.
Page 141: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
• Reattach the sport bar Velcro covering. Raising the Windshield and 4. Tighten all side bar attachment bolts. Replacing Side Bars 3. Attach the front of the side bar to the wind- 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the shield frame.
Page 142: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only
REAR WINDOW FEATURES — Rotate the switch upward past the first NOTE: detent to activate the rear washer. The HARD TOP ONLY To prevent excessive battery drain, use the washer pump and the wiper will con- rear window defroster only when the engine Rear Window Wiper/Washer —...
Page 143: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ....143 • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE ... . . 144 •...
Page 144 • SOUND SYSTEMS ......164 • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ... . . 164 •...
Page 145: Instrument Panel Features
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Assist Handle 10 — Power Mirror Switch — If Equipped 5 — Glove Compartment 11 —...
Page 146: Instrument Cluster - Gasoline
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — GASOLINE...
Page 147: Instrument Cluster - Diesel
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – DIESEL...
Page 148: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump 7. Seat Belt Reminder Light Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emer- When the ignition switch is first turned DESCRIPTIONS gencies”. to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for 1.
Page 149 off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will If the light remains on when the parking brake fluid level conditions. The vehicle should sound when this light turns on. has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at have service performed, and the brake fluid the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it level checked.
Page 150 parking brake is applied or a brake fault is 13. Airbag Warning Light engine is off while in Stop/Start mode, ta- detected. If the light does not illuminate, have This light will turn on for four to chometer needle will be in green banded the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
Page 151 18. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped 20. Cruise Indicator Light CAUTION! This light will flash at a fast rate for This light shows when the elec- Driving with a hot engine cooling system could approximately 15 seconds, when tronic speed control system is damage your vehicle.
Page 152 24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow Each tire, including the spare (if proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s the TPMS to continue to function properly. provided), should be checked responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, monthly, when cold and inflated to...
Page 153 Vehicle Odometer Messages odometer to either of the two trip odometer CAUTION! When the appropriate conditions exist, the fol- settings or the “ECO” display. Continuous driving with the Transmission lowing odometer messages will display: LoW tirE Temperature “HOTOIL” Warning message il- When the appropriate condition exists, the luminated will eventually cause severe trans- ECO .
Page 154 noFUSE the oil change indicator system (after perform- Certain conditions such as a loose or missing If the vehicle diagnostic system determines ing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc. may illuminate that the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improp- following procedure: the light after engine start.
Page 155 cator Light is on solid, the ESP system has 31. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light WARNING! been turned off by the driver or a temporary This light informs you of a problem A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as refer- condition exists that will not allow full ESP with the Electronic Throttle Control enced above, can reach higher temperatures function.
Page 156: Compass And Trip Computer
32. Electronic Vehicle Information Center hicle. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Start- and may need to be driven several minutes (EVIC) Display / Compass Mini-Trip ing And Operating”. before the updated temperature is dis- Computer Display — If Equipped played. Engine temperature can also affect When the appropriate conditions exist, this COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER the displayed temperature, therefore tem-...
Page 157: Trip Conditions
Trip Conditions Trip B WARNING! Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Even if the display still reads a few degrees since the last reset. This display shows the average fuel economy above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be since the last reset.
Page 158 NOTE: for approximately 10 seconds to enter the vari- driven. When properly set, the compass will • A good calibration requires a level surface ance mode, and release the button when the VAR automatically account for this difference. (Compass Variance) symbol appears. and an environment free from large metallic Setting The Compass Variance objects such as buildings, bridges, under-...
Page 159 Compass Variance Map...
Page 160: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
Outside Temperature This system conveniently allows the driver to If the outside temperature is more than 131°F select a variety of useful information by press- (55°C), the display will show 131°F (55°C). ing the switches mounted on the steering When the outside temperature is less than wheel.
Page 161: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
• Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT single chime) in motion) button for access to main menus, • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) •...
Page 162: Oil Change Required
• Stop/Start Key Start Required — Diesel • Display Units of Measure in the ON position. To turn off the message tem- Manual Transmission Only (refer to “Stop/ porarily, press and release the MENU button. To Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all Start System”...
Page 163: Compass Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) - If Equipped
drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless resettable functions, press and release the message will appear whenever you are driving of the DTE displayed value. FUNCTION SELECT button a second time in a fuel efficient manner. within three seconds of resetting the currently When the DTE value is less than 30 miles This feature allows you to monitor when you are displayed function (reset ALL will display dur-...
Page 164: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
Manual Compass Calibration should be set for the zone where the vehicle is 3. Press the DOWN button until “Compass If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, Variance” message and the last variance zone indicator does not appear in the EVIC display, the compass will automatically compensate for number displays in the EVIC.
Page 165 cais. Then, as you continue, the information will press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. display in the selected language. To make your selection, press and release the Opening either front vehicle door will cancel SELECT button until “Driver Door 1st Press”...
Page 166: Sound Systems
“Starting And Operating” for system function the left-hand control is different depending on and operating information. To make your selec- which mode you are in. tion, press and release the SELECT button until The following describes the left-hand control “On” or “Off” appears. operation in each mode.
Page 167: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
The center button on the left side rocker switch NOTE: Manual Heating and Air Conditioning has no function for a single-disc CD player. If you experience difficulty in playing a par- However, when a multiple-disc CD player is ticular disc, it may be damaged (i.e., equipped on the vehicle, the center button will scratched, reflective coating removed, a select the next available CD in the player.
Page 168 Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Air is directed through the panel and Rotate this control to Rotate this control to floor outlets. regulate the tempera- choose from several ture of the air inside the patterns of air distribu- NOTE: passenger compart-...
Page 169 Defrost NOTE: Air Conditioning Control Air is directed through the windshield • Continuous use of the recirculation mode Press this button to en- and side window demist outlets. Use may make the inside air stuffy and win- gage the Air Condition- this mode with maximum blower and dow fogging may occur.
Page 170: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
Automatic Temperature Control NOTE: NOTE: • The temperature setting can be adjusted (ATC) — If Equipped The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only. at anytime without affecting automatic operation. 2. Dial in the tempera- • Pressing the Air Conditioning Control ture you would like the button while in AUTO mode will cause the system to maintain by...
Page 171 Blower Control Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual For full automatic op- override features, which consist of Blower Pre- eration or for automatic ferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or blower operation turn Blower and Mode Preferred Automatic. This the knob to AUTO posi- means the operator can override the blower, tion.
Page 173 • Floor • Air Conditioner Control The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating Air is directed through the floor outlets Press this button to turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) to one of with a small amount flowing through the on the air conditioning the following positions.
Page 174: Operating Tips
illuminate. After ten minutes, the system will modes will cause the LED in the control Summer Operation return to normal AUTO mode function and the button to blink and then turn off. The engine cooling system in air-conditioned LED will turn off. •...
Page 175 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be Make sure the air intake, located directly in front quickly removed by turning the mode selector of the windshield, is free of obstructions such to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used as leaves.
Page 176 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 177: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING • STARTING PROCEDURES ..... 180 • Manual Transmission – If Equipped ... . . 180 •...
Page 178 • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ..187 • Key Ignition Park Interlock ....188 •...
Page 179 • Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ....199 • Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points) . . . 200 • Hill Climbing ......202 •...
Page 180 • Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation ..218 • Radial-Ply Tires ......218 •...
Page 181 • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ......230 • Trailer And Tongue Weight .
Page 182: Starting Procedures
STARTING PROCEDURES 4WD Models Only ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, whether or not the clutch pedal is pressed to procedure.
Page 183: If Engine Fails To Start
If Engine Fails To Start Without Tip Start (Manual Transmission erator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “Nor- Only) mal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” pro- If the engine fails to start after you have fol- cedures. WARNING! lowed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold •...
Page 184: Normal Starting - Diesel Engine
Normal Starting – Diesel Engine NOTE: NOTE: The starter motor may run up to 30 seconds High-speed, no-load running of a cold en- 1. The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or in very cold conditions until the engine is gine can result in excessive white smoke PARK position before you can start the engine.
Page 185: Stop/Start System - Diesel Models With Manual Transmission Only
charger before shut down, depending upon the charger. This is particularly necessary after oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from type of driving and the amount of cargo. any period of hard driving. the combustion chamber, bearings, internal components, and turbocharger.
Page 186 • When driving in REVERSE • STOP/START AUTO STOP ACTIVE time ex- 2. Vehicle speed must be less 3 mph (5 km/h). ceeds 5 minutes • Hood is open 3. Shifter must be in the NEUTRAL position • Battery voltage drops too low and the clutch pedal must be fully released •...
Page 187: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Under- 3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the The system will need to be checked by your standing Your Instrument Panel” for further in- STOP/START system) the engine will not be authorized dealer. formation.
Page 188: Shifting
NOTE: Shifting Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting During cold weather, you may experience for both fuel economy and performance, it gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly increased effort in shifting until the trans- should be upshifted as listed in recommended press the accelerator pedal.
Page 189: Downshifting
Downshifting Maximum Recommended Downshift straight across and into the REVERSE area (the Speeds driver will feel a firm “click” as the shifter Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear passes the “knock-over”). Complete the shift is recommended to preserve brakes when driv- by pulling the shift lever into REVERSE.
Page 190: Key Ignition Park Interlock
the LOCK position and once removed the shift CAUTION! (Continued) lever is locked in PARK. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or Brake/Transmission Interlock NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the System engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmis- sion Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Page 191 • The O/D OFF switch has not been activated. PARK REVERSE This range supplements the parking brake by This range is for moving the vehicle backward. • Vehicle speed is above approximately locking the transmission. The engine can be Use only after the vehicle has come to a 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 192 illuminate to show that the switch has been CAUTION! CAUTION! activated. When the indicator light is on, Over- • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, Continuing to drive with the Transmission drive is locked out. Pressing the switch a sec- Temperature “HOTOIL”...
Page 193: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.8L Diesel Engine)
To reset the transmission, use the following feeling or response during normal operation in PARK procedure: high gear. When the vehicle speed drops or This gear position supplements the parking during acceleration, the clutch automatically brake by locking the transmission. The engine 1.
Page 194 REVERSE Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation NOTE: Use this range only after the vehicle has come The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control To select the proper gear position for maxi- to a complete stop. allows you to move the shift lever left (-) or right mum deceleration (engine braking), move (+) when the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the shift lever to the left “D (-)”...
Page 195 NOTE: mission Limp Home Mode will be engaged. In Torque Converter Clutch this mode, the transmission will remain in the A feature designed to improve fuel economy If the vehicle is started in extremely cold current gear until the vehicle is brought to a has been included in the automatic transmis- temperatures, the transmission may not stop.
Page 196: Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac I Or Rock-Trac )
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION The transfer case is intended to be driven in the NOTE: 2H position for normal street and highway (COMMAND-TRAC I OR Do not attempt to shift when only the front or conditions such as hard-surfaced roads. ROCK-TRAC ) rear wheels are spinning.
Page 197: Shift Positions
provides additional traction for loose, slippery NOTE: WARNING! road surfaces and should not be used on dry When in 4WD, the “ESC Off Indicator Light” You or others could be injured if you leave the pavement. will display in the instrument cluster. vehicle unattended with the transfer case in The “4WD Indicator Light”...
Page 198: Trac-Lok Rear Axle - If Equipped
NOTE: rear wheels, the differential automatically pro- portions the usable torque by providing more Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the torque to the wheel that has traction. vehicle completely stopped; however, diffi- culty may occur due to the mating teeth not Trac-Lok is especially helpful during slippery being properly aligned.
Page 199: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - If Equipped
NOTE: WARNING! The indicator lights will flash until the axles Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive are fully locked or unlocked. on hard-surfaced roads or at speeds above To unlock the axles, press the top of the AXLE 18 mph (29 km/h);...
Page 200: On-Road Driving Tips
NOTE: ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance The stabilizer/sway bar may be torque and a narrower track to make them capable of locked due to left and right suspension performing in a wide variety of off-road appli- height differences.
Page 201: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
The Basics Of Off-Road Driving Simultaneous Brake And Throttle CAUTION! You will encounter many types of terrain driving Operation Never park your vehicle over dry grass or off-road. You should be familiar with the terrain Many off-road driving conditions require the other combustible materials.
Page 202: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
Sand Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And CAUTION! Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with Other High Points) On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at full tire pressure. When crossing soft, sandy While driving off-road, you will encounter many high engine RPM or vehicle speeds, because spots in a trail, maintain your vehicle’s momen- types of terrain.
Page 203 through, or around the obstacle. Have the Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch, Washout Crossing Logs person stand a safe distance in front of you Or Rut To cross a log, approach it at a slight angle where they can see the obstacle, watch your When crossing a ravine, gully, ditch, washout or (approximately 10 to 15 degrees).
Page 204: Hill Climbing
lower gear with 4L (Low) engaged, and pro- CAUTION! WARNING! ceed with caution, maintaining your momentum Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard ob- Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or as you climb the hill. jects increases the risk of underbody damage. turn around on a steep grade.
Page 205: Driving Through Water
Restart the engine and shift into REVERSE. lightly and avoid damage to the environment. WARNING! Back slowly down the hill allowing engine brak- You should know your vehicle’s abilities and be Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL. ing to control the descent and apply your able to recover it if something goes wrong.
Page 206 a safe crossing is the water depth, current and Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers CAUTION! bottom conditions. On soft bottoms, the vehicle Or Other Flowing Water • Water ingestion into the axles, transmis- will sink in, effectively increasing the water level Flowing water can be extremely dangerous.
Page 207: After Driving Off-Road
• Check for accumulations of plants or brush. pacted material can cause a wheel imbal- WARNING! These things could be a fire hazard. They ance and freeing the wheels of it will correct Never drive through fast moving deep water. It might hide damage to fuel lines, brake the situation.
Page 208: Power Steering Fluid Check
This noise should be considered normal, to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or CAUTION! and it does not in any way damage the manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system. The parking brake lever is located in the center steering system as the chemicals can dam- console.
Page 209: Anti-Lock Brake System
NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • When the parking brake is applied and the • Never use the PARK position on an auto- • Always fully apply the parking brake when automatic transmission is placed in gear, matic transmission as a substitute for the leaving your vehicle or it may roll and cause the “Brake Warning Light”...
Page 210: Electronic Brake Control System
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same WARNING! CAUTION! size and type, and tires must be properly • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will dimin- The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to inflated to produce accurate signals for the ish their effectiveness and may lead to a possible detrimental effects of electronic inter- computer.
Page 211: Traction Control System (Tcs)
brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow WARNING! WARNING! more engine torque to be applied to the wheel The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot pre- that is not spinning. This feature remains active prevent the natural laws of physics from act- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on even if TCS and ESC are in either the “Partial...
Page 212 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direc- in proportion to amount of throttle applied as HSA On Manual Transmission Vehicles the vehicle starts to move in the intended tion (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward The system will work in REVERSE, forward direction of travel.
Page 213: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
NOTE: 6. Cycle ignition switch OFF then ON. WARNING! The HSA system may also be turned on and • If you use a trailer brake controller with your 7. If the sequence was completed properly, the off if the vehicle is equipped with the Elec- “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 214: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
NOTE: the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting accelerator and apply as little throttle as pos- the over/under steer condition. Engine power sible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off” may also be reduced to help the vehicle main- to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 215 4H Range (4WD Models) or 2WD Models All other stability features of ESC function nor- WARNING! mally. This mode is intended to be used if the With the ESC switched off, the enhanced vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel condi- This is the normal operating mode for ESC in vehicle stability offered by ESC and ERM are tions and more wheel spin than ESC would...
Page 216 driving, but the ESC function returns to provide Disabling ESC For Modified Vehicles (4WD WARNING! the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph Models Only) With ESC in the permanent disable mode, (64 km/h). The “ESC Activation/Malfunction In- Vehicles modified with larger tires and/or sus- enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC dicator Light”...
Page 217: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
4. Wait approximately five seconds for the sys- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator accelerator and apply as little throttle as pos- tem bulb check. sible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light to the prevailing road conditions. 5.
Page 218: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway. Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Gear Approximate HDC The system may reduce engine power and Equipped Set Speed apply the brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to HDC is only intended for low speed off-road 1 mph (1.5 km/h) counteract the sway of the trailer.
Page 219: Tires - General Information
NOTE: Safety replacement. Under-inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel If the transfer case is not in 4WD LOW range, consumption. the “Hill Descent Control Indicator Light” WARNING! • Under-inflation increases tire flexing and will flash for five seconds and HDC will not Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability be enabled.
Page 220: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 WARNING! always “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire to 40 kPa) during operation. DO NOT reduce High speed driving with your vehicle under inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure this normal pressure buildup or your tire pres- load is dangerous.
Page 221: Tire Spinning
Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi- Tires and the spare tire should be replaced tions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above after six years, regardless of the remaining 30 mph (48 km/h). tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
Page 222: Tire Rotation Recommendations
affect the safety, handling, and ride of your These effects can be reduced by timely rotation WARNING! (Continued) vehicle. We recommend that you refer to your of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or original equipment or contact an authorized tire worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such capacity, other than what was originally...
Page 223: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM including low temperature effects, or natural ing Telltale Light.” Driving the vehicle may pressure loss through the tire. cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately (TPMS) 30 psi (207 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Moni- The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low toring Telltale Light”...
Page 224: Base System
reached the level to trigger illumination of A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in CAUTION! (Continued) the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale the spare wheel if the vehicle is equipped with • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres- Light.” a matching full size spare wheel and tire as- sure, always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 225 The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will bly, it has a tire pressure monitoring sen- upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime flash on and off for 75 seconds, and will remain sor, and can be monitored by the Tire will sound and the “Tire Pressure Moni- on solid when a system fault is detected.
Page 226: Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engines
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — turer recommends the use of gasoline that Ethanol meets the WWFC specifications if they are GASOLINE ENGINES The manufacturer recommends that your ve- available. hicle be operated on fuel containing no more This engine is designed to meet all emissions than 10% ethanol.
Page 227: Clean Air Gasoline
Clean Air Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel WARNING! (Continued) Many gasolines are now being blended that Besides using unleaded gasoline with the • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain contribute to cleaner air, especially in those proper octane rating, gasolines that contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless areas where air pollution levels are high.
Page 228: Fuel Requirements - Diesel Engines
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — DIESEL 1. Turn off engine. WARNING! ENGINES 2. Insert the ignition key into the fuel cap and • Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas Use Premium Quality Diesel fuels with a Cetane turn the key one-quarter turn to the right, then cap) slowly to prevent fuel spray from the rating of 50 or higher, and meeting the EN590 rotate the fuel cap to the left to remove.
Page 229: Trailer Towing
NOTE: TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the In this section, you will find safety tips and weight of all cargo, consumables and equip- information on limits to the type of towing you “clicking”...
Page 230: Breakaway Cable Attachment
With Attachment Point WARNING! WARNING! • For detachable tow bar, pass the cable It is important that you do not exceed the An improperly adjusted hitch system may through the attachment point and clip it back maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous reduce handling, stability and braking perfor- onto itself.
Page 231 • For fixed ball tow bar, attach the clip directly • For fixed ball tow bar, loop the cable around Without Attachment Points to the designated point. This alternative must the neck of the tow ball. If you fit the cable •...
Page 232: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Model Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note) Two-Door 4,409 lbs (2 000 kg) 220 lbs (100 kg) Four-Door 7,716 lbs (3 500 kg) 308 lbs (140 kg)
Page 233 Towing Requirements – Tires WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used be- − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a Improper towing can lead to an injury acci- compact spare tire. dent. Follow these guidelines to make your tween your vehicle and trailer.
Page 234: Towing Tips
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes Automatic Transmission – If Equipped WARNING! The DRIVE range can be selected when tow- − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake sys- • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehi- ing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in tem or vacuum system of your vehicle with cle’s hydraulic brake lines.
Page 235: Trailer Hitch Attaching Points
DRIVE position 2 on more severe grades. Refer − Air Conditioning Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching Points And to “Automatic Transmission” in “Starting and Turn off temporarily. Overhang Dimensions Operating” for further information. Trailer Hitch Attaching Points Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped Your vehicle will require extra equipment to tow a trailer safely and efficiently.
Page 236: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc)
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL (N) • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 237 4. Shift the automatic transmission into NEU- CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! TRAL or depress the clutch pedal on a manual • Before recreational towing, perform the You or others could be injured if you leave the transmission. procedure outlined under “Shifting Into vehicle unattended with the transfer case in 5.
Page 238 4. Turn the ignition key/fob to the LOCK/OFF 15. Shift the transmission into gear, release the CAUTION! position (if it has been moved or the engine has brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual Damage to the transmission may occur if the been started).
Page 239: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER ....238 • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....238 •...
Page 240: Hazard Warning Flasher
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER NOTE: NOTE: The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located With extended use the Hazard Warning There are steps that you can take to slow on the instrument panel below the climate flasher may wear down your battery. down an impending overheat condition: controls.
Page 241: Jacking And Tire Changing
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear to the spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot WARNING! storage compartment. • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side exceed a gross weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare tire.
Page 242: Jacking Instructions
6. Block both the front WARNING! (Continued) and rear of the wheel • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the diagonally opposite of wheel to be raised. the jacking position. For • Set the parking brake firmly and set an example, if changing automatic transmission in PARK;...
Page 243 tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tight- WARNING! ness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can correct tightness, have them checked with a make the vehicle less stable and cause a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a collision.
Page 244: Jump-Starting Procedures
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES Preparations for Jump-Start WARNING! (Continued) If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can The battery in your vehicle is located in the right • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch be jump-started using a set of jumper cables rear of the engine compartment, behind the bands or bracelets that might make an and a battery in another vehicle or by using a...
Page 245: Jump-Starting Procedure
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper 7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the WARNING! cable to the negative (-) post of the booster jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as battery.
Page 246: Tow Eyes
TOW EYES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. Your vehicle is equipped with tow eyes, which If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever are mounted in the front and the rear. cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you 5.
Page 247: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting and Operating” section. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground 4WD MODELS...
Page 248: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Towing Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Special care must be taken when the vehicle is Internal damage to the transmission or towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. transfer case will occur if a front or rear The only approved method of towing without wheel lift is used when towing.
Page 249: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.8L ....249 • ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 2.8L DIESEL ... . 250 •...
Page 250 • Cooling System ......257 • Brake System ......260 •...
Page 251: Engine Compartment - 3.8L
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.8L 1 — Integrated Power Module 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Battery 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap 5 —...
Page 252: Engine Compartment - 2.8L Diesel
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 2.8L DIESEL 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 —...
Page 253: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — is detected twice in a row, the system will turn CAUTION! on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the OBD II • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could MIL off. Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.
Page 254: Engine Oil - Gasoline Engine
Engine Oil – Gasoline Engine NOTE: CAUTION! Under no circumstances should oil change • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or Checking Oil Level intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s perform repairs and service when neces- six months whichever comes first.
Page 255: Engine Oil - Diesel Engine
NOTE: 1 U.S. Quart (0.95 L) of oil when the reading is CAUTION! at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil these engines.
Page 256: Engine Oil Filter
Materials Added to Engine Oils cient service. MOPAR engine oil filters are Maintenance-Free Battery Do not add any supplemental materials, other high quality oil filters and are recommended. Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance- than leak detection dyes, to the engine oil. free battery.
Page 257: Air Conditioner Maintenance
Air Conditioner Maintenance facturer recommends that air conditioning ser- WARNING! vice be performed by authorized dealers or For best possible performance, your air condi- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubri- other service facilities using recovery and recy- tioner should be checked and serviced by an cants approved by the manufacturer for cling equipment.
Page 258: Windshield Wiper Blades
lubricant, such as MOPAR Lock Cylinder Lu- blades with humid cloth removing any de- Exhaust System bricant or equivalent, directly into the lock bris that may be affecting its function. The best protection against carbon monoxide cylinder. entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- Adding Washer Fluid tained engine exhaust system.
Page 259: Cooling System
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug Under normal operating conditions, the cata- WARNING! lytic converter will not require maintenance. wires disconnected or removed, such as A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you However, it is important to keep the engine when diagnostic testing.
Page 260 Engine Coolant Checks recovery bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOL- CAUTION! Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protec- ANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other tion every 12 months (before the onset of SYSTEM IS HOT. than the specified HOAT engine coolant freezing weather, where applicable).
Page 261 Adding Engine Coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) solution. The use WARNING! Your vehicle has been built with an improved of lower quality water will reduce the amount The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows ex- of corrosion protection in the engine cooling the cooling system pressure cap are a safety tended maintenance intervals.
Page 262: Brake System
Engine Coolant Level humidity accumulating on the radiator and proper corrosion protection of your engine The coolant bottle provides a quick visual being vaporized when the thermostat opens, which contains aluminum components. method for determining that the coolant level is allowing hot engine coolant (antifreeze) to •...
Page 263 Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further • To avoid contamination from foreign matter Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure information. and possibly an accident. Driving with your or moisture, use only new brake fluid or foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can fluid that has been in a tightly closed con- WARNING!
Page 264: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Special Additives To properly check the automatic transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engi- fluid level, the following procedure must be Selection of Lubricant neered product and its performance may be used: It is important that the proper lubricant is used impaired by supplemental additives.
Page 265: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission
NOTE: properly reseated. It is normal for the dip- Frequency Of Fluid Change stick cap to spring back slightly from its Under normal operating conditions, the fluid If it is necessary to check the transmission fully seated position, as long as its seal installed at the factory will give satisfactory below the operating temperature, the fluid remains engaged in the dipstick tube.
Page 266: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
Adding Fluid Adding Fluid The following maintenance recommendations Fluid should be added only at filler hole until Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from fluid begins to run out of the hole. level specified above.
Page 267 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have • Use MOPAR Touch-Up Paint or equivalent Special Care accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR on scratches or chips as soon as possible. • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar-...
Page 268 Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor All . Use equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean scrapers or other sharp instruments which may the vehicle to wash them. vinyl upholstery.
Page 269 • Careless handling and storage of the re- and down. MOPAR Jeep Soft Glass Window Cleaner or equivalent will safely clean all plastic movable roof panels may damage the CAUTION! windows without scratching.
Page 270: Fuses
4. When removing frost, snow or ice, never 6. Never paste stickers, gummed labels or any Cavity Car- Mini Description use a scraper or de-icing chemicals. Use tape to the windows. Adhesives are hard to tridge Fuse warm water only if you must clean the window remove and may damage the windows.
Page 271 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Sway Bar 15 Amp Center High- 20 Amp Rear Heated Pink Blue Mounted Stop Yellow Seat – If Light (CHMSL)/ Equipped 60 Amp...
Page 272 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw 10 Amp Airbag Module 20 Amp Fuel Pump, Die- Yellow – Cabin Com- Yellow sel Lift Pump –...
Page 273: Vehicle Storage
VEHICLE STORAGE Cavity Car- Mini Description CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more tridge Fuse • When installing the Integrated Power Mod- than 21 days, you may want to take steps to Fuse ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover protect your battery.
Page 274: Replacement Bulbs
REPLACEMENT BULBS NOTE: Exterior Lights Bulb Type Numbers refer to commercial bulb types Backup Lamps (2) ... . W16W that can be purchased from your local au- Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (1) . . L.E.D. Interior Lights Bulb Type thorized dealer.
Page 275: Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) — Two Door Models 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — Four Door Models 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.8 Liter Engine 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters 2.8 Liter Diesel Engine 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.8 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula...
Page 276: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
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 Technol- ogy) or equivalent. Engine Oil – Gasoline (Non ACEA Catego- Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard ries) MS-6395.
Page 277: Chassis
Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-9224) Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 279: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....278 • Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline Engine ..278 •...
Page 280 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE months since your last oil change even if oil level reading. Add oil only when the level the oil change indicator message is NOT is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline illuminated. •...
Page 281 CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Severe Duty Conditions †† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter at every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months if using your vehicle under any of the following severe duty conditions:...
Page 282 7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 283 22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 284 37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 285 52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 286 67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service 60 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 287 90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.† ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
Page 288 97,500 Miles (156,000 km) or 105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 289 112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 290: Service Schedule
127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or 135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 291 142,500 Miles (228,000 km) or 150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 114 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 292 † This maintenance is recommended by the Maintenance Schedule – Diesel Diesel Models without Diesel Particulate manufacturer to the owner, but is not required Filter (DPF) Engine to maintain emissions warranty. †† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter at Diesel Models with Diesel Particulate Filter every 6,250 miles (10 000 km) or six months if (DPF)
Page 293 Once a Month Required Maintenance Intervals 12,500 Miles (20,000 km) or Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual 12 Months Maintenance Service following pages for the required maintenance wear or damage. intervals.
Page 294 25,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or Schedule 36 Months Maintenance Service ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 295 50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ Drain the fuel filter/water separator unit. ❏...
Page 296 62,500 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. ❏...
Page 297 75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 87,500 Miles (140,000 km) or Schedule 84 Months Maintenance Service ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 298 100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or Schedule 108 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 299 125,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around Schedule a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† which you have the knowledge and the right ❏...
Page 301: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....302 • ARGENTINA ......302 •...
Page 302 • DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ....303 • ECUADOR ......304 •...
Page 303 • POLAND ......306 • PORTUGAL ......306 •...
Page 304 • Service history of your vehicle. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE BALANCE OF THE CARIBBEAN The manufacturer distributors are vitally inter- Interamericana Trading Company • An accurate description of the problem and ested in your satisfaction with their products Warrens, St. Michael the conditions under which it occurs.
Page 305 BULGARIA COLOMBIA CZECH REPUBLIC BALKAN STAR Chrysler Colombia S.A. Chrysler Czech Republic s.r.o Resbarska Str. 5 Avenida Calle 26 # 70A-25 Daimlerova 2296/2 1510 Sofia Bogotá Colombia 149 45 Praha 4 - Chodov Tel.: 359 2 91988 Tel: 57 1 4236700 Czech Republic Fax: 359 2 945 40 14 Fax: 57 (1) 410 5667...
Page 306 ECUADOR FINLAND GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG Chrysler Jeep Automotriz del Ecuador Chrysler FinlandOy TNT MAILFAST Av. Juan Tanca Marengo km. 4.5 Ristipellontie 5 C/O Chrysler Belgium/Luxembourg Guayaquil, Ecuador 00390 HELSINKI BRU/BRU/37850 Tel.: (593) 4 225 7935 Tel: 020 54771 Antwoord Nummer 193032...
Page 307 HONDURAS ITALY NEW ZEALAND Grupo Q de Honduras Chrysler Italia S.r.l. Chrysler New Zealand Blvd.. Centro América frente a Plaza Miraflores, Via Giulio Vincenzo Bona, 110 Private Bag 14907 Tegucigalpa, Honduras 00156 Roma Panmure New Zealand Tel.: (504) 235-9220 Tel: 06 41442812 Tel: 09573 7800 Fax: (504) 232-6564 Fax: 06 418823114...
Page 308 Fax: (51-1) 712 2002 Fax: 7877823345 SPAIN POLAND ROMANIA Chrysler España S.L. Chrysler Polska Sp. z o.o. Dpto. De Atención al Cliente Chrysler, Jeep y S.C. Auto Rom S.R.L. ul. Gotlieba Daimlera 1 Dodge Bucuresti 02-480 Warszawa Apdo. De Correos 24 Bd.
Page 309 (58) 241-6132773 Montevideo, Uruguay TURKEY Fax: (58) 241-6132743 Tel: (598-2) 401 7818 Chrysler Jeep Tic. A.S. Fax: (598-2) 402 2666 TEM Otoyolu , Hadimkoy Cikisi 34900 Buyukcekmece - Istanbul Tel : + 90 - 212 - 867 40 00 Fax : + 90 - 212 - 867 44 63...
Page 313: Index
INDEX...
Page 314 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . 148,207 Auto Down Power Windows ..23 Brake System ....260 Adding Fuel .
Page 315 Child Restraint Tether Anchors ..42,44 Data Recorder, Event ... . 38 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Child Safety Locks ... . . 22 Defroster, Rear Window .
Page 316 Flooded, Starting ... . 181 Air Conditioning ... . . 173 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..226 Fuel Requirements .
Page 317 Hard Top ....97 Information Center, Vehicle ..158 Lap/Shoulder Belts ... . . 25 Hard Top, Modular .
Page 318 Headlight Leveling ... . 87 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..221 Headlight Switch ... . . 83 (LATCH) .
Page 319 Onboard Diagnostic System ..251 Programmable Electronic Features ..162 Replacement Bulbs ... . 272 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ..6 Replacement Keys .
Page 320 Untwisting Procedure ..28 Side Airbag ....36 Sunrider ....133,135 Seats .
Page 321 Spare Tire ....239 Automatic ....188,191 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Spinning ....219 Maintenance .

Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

2 Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

3 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

4 Understanding Your Instrument Panel

5 Starting and Operating

6 What to Do in Emergencies

7 Maintaining Your Vehicle

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