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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect 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 Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed wherever you drive.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of control.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided The detailed Index at the back of this Owner’s Manual is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. contains a complete listing of all subjects. government notes that the universal use of existing seat Consult the following table for a description of the belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more...
Page 9 INTRODUCTION 7...
Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
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 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ General Information ....17 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....21 ▫ Manual Door Locks ....32 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 47 ▫ Child Restraint ..... . . 62 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
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 15: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Manual Transmission — If Equipped CAUTION! 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (ACCESSORY) An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. position. Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock 2.
Page 16: To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel SENTRY KEY With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel one– The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- half revolution from the straight ahead position, turn off rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 17: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 During normal operation, after turning on the ignition Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three problems and loss of security protection. seconds for a bulb check.
Page 18: Customer Key Programming
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming CAUTION! If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle following procedure: and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 19: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within authorized dealer at the time of service to be 60 seconds.
Page 20: Vehicle Security Alarm System - If Equipped
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF Rearming The System: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three doors, swing gate, and ignition for unauthorized opera- minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, tion.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm the System ILLUMINATED ENTRY To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm system, you will The interior lights will come on when you open any door. need to press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmit- The lights will remain on after all of the doors are closed, ter, or turn the ignition key to the ON position.
Page 22: To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock the Doors and Swing Gate Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only, or twice to unlock all the doors and swing gate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the Illuminated Entry will initiate and the parking lights will flash twice.
Page 23: To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 4. Test this feature while outside of the vehicle, by 2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds), pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE trans- press the PANIC button. Release both buttons. mitter.
Page 24: To Turn Off "Flash Lights With Lock
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” Programming Additional RKE Transmitters Vehicles will be shipped from the assembly plants with NOTE: The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be two key RKE transmitters programmed only for that turned on or off using the following steps: vehicle.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel 8. Using the RKE transmitter to be programmed, press any chiming that may confuse you during this program- and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, ming procedure).
Page 26: General Information
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile RS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 27: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: If the RKE transmitter 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 System (automatic transmission models only), which will allow the vehicle to be started from distances up to approximately 300 ft (91 m) away from the vehicle using...
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE running. The lights will turn off when the ignition is turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled. To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 29: Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of If any other active warnings including “gATE”, “gAS- two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one CAP”, “noFUSE”, “CHANgE OIL”, or “ESPOFF” are failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated present, they will be shown in the VF display and will but the engine stopped cranking without starting.
Page 30: Upper Half Door Window Removal - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped 1. Grasp the half door window and pull upward. 1. Grasp the half door window and line up pins into pockets in lower door.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 on one end (right) of the connector. This will unlock the connector tab, allowing the tab to be pressed down and enabling the harness to be disconnected. 2. Unplug the wiring harness connector under instru- ment panel by pressing the tab at the side of the connector and pulling to disconnect.
Page 32: Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror may damage paint. 4. With the door open, lift the door to clear hinge pins from their hinges, and remove door.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 4. Unplug the wiring harness connector. 5. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. 6. With the door open, lift the door to clear hinge pins from their hinges, and remove door. To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the opposite order.
Page 34: Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings The Vacuum Fluorescent (VF) display located in the are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to odometer area displays the word “door” as an indication only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage.
Page 35: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the ignition.
Page 36: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the ignition.
Page 37: Automatic Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. NOTE: Use the “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature in accordance with local laws. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic Door Locks Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit”...
Page 38: Windows
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks Programming WINDOWS The “Automatic Door Locks” feature can be enabled or Power Windows — If Equipped disabled as follows: The power window switches are located on the instru- 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. ment panel center stack (below the radio).
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 console. To disable the window controls, press the win- dow lockout button downward. To enable the window controls, press the window lockout button upward. Auto Down Both the driver and front passenger window switches have an “Auto Down”...
Page 40: Rear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only)
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only) ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the The rear passenger window switches are located on the windows down in certain open or partially open posi- back of the center floor console.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage. The swing gate can be unlocked by using the key, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors.
Page 42: Occupant Restraints
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS CAUTION! Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front rear flip-up window, as damage to the blade will airbags for both the driver and front passenger, and side result.
Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should WARNING! be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries. In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer Lap/Shoulder Belts injuries, including fatalities, if you are not properly All seating positions in your vehicle have combination buckled up.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Two people should never be belted into a single vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat seat belt.
Page 45 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.” Pulling Out the Lap/Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate into Buckle...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will from injury during a collision. You are more likely not protect you properly.
Page 47 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 48: Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor
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) If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 49: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
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 and the rear center lap/shoulder belt can be pulled out of the retractor, the vehicle should immediately be taken to your authorized dealer for service.
Page 50: Seat Belt Pretensioners
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all WARNING! size occupants, including those in child restraints. Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.
Page 51: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 BeltAlert will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver’s seat and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three belt is buckled.
Page 52: Seat Belt Extender
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the WARNING! abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also labeled SRS.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior WARNING! (Continued) trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. • If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do not attach cup holders or any other objects on or WARNING! around the door.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. An severe frontal collisions.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts WARNING! properly. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved severe injuries in a collision.
Page 57 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 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are 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 59 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 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, or all of the following may occur: see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- •...
Page 61 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 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- deployment, and up to a quarter-second of high-speed ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. deceleration data during and/or after airbag deploy- ment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, Airbag Warning Light or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 investigations may be requested by customers, insurance particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi- carriers, government officials, and professional crash dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by researchers, such as those associated with universities, Chrysler LLC to any third party except when: and with hospital and insurance organizations.
Page 64: Child Restraint
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Time of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition Child Restraint cycles and vehicle mileage) Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times — babies and children, too. Every state in the •...
Page 65 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 In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing can become a missile inside the vehicle.
Page 66 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 • Improper installation can lead to failure of an will use it before you buy it. infant or child restraint.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. For additional manufacturer’s instructions tell you. information, refer to Automatic Locking Mode ear- •...
Page 68 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. Seat Anchorage System in this section).
Page 69 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 head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been rear of the seatback.
Page 70 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 Anchors and Tether for CHildren) the available attachments provided with your child re- Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child straint in any vehicle.
Page 71 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 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Latch Anchorages (Two-Door Models) Latch Anchorages (Four-Door Models) In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models) Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models) Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap.
Page 74 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 LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the child restraint.
Page 75 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 the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch until there is enough to allow you to pass through the plate into the buckle again.
Page 76 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 77: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce- A long break-in period is not required for the engine in dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT your vehicle. OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
Page 78: Safety Tips
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- SAFETY TIPS nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time Exhaust Gas the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side WARNING! windows fully open.
Page 79: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The first turned on. If the indicator is not lit during starting, Vehicle have it serviced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized Seat Belts dealer.
Page 80: Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, Vehicle coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes Tires are detected, the cause should be located and corrected Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear immediately.
Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Front Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door Models) . . . 88 Mirrors ......83 ▫...
Page 82 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Intermittent Wiper System ....100 Lights ....... 95 ▫...
Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 ▫ Front Panel(s) Installation ....117 Electrical Power Outlet ....105 ▫...
Page 84 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Soft Top (Four-Door Models) ....151 Bars ......188 ▫...
Page 85: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 86: Outside Mirrors
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors WARNING! To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) • Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
Page 87: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect )
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) Voice Recognition Button (UConnect Hands-Free 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. Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) When you press this button, a “Not Equipped with UConnect”...
Page 88: Seats
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS WARNING! Front Seat Adjustment Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is Move seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could sure the latch is fully engaged. cause you to lose control.
Page 89: Front Seatback Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Front Seatback Recline Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position. Seat Height Adjustment Recline Lever...
Page 90: Front Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door Models)
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 To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks then push the seat rearward until the track locks.
Page 91: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 NOTE: • The front passenger seats have a full recliner memory, which will allow the seatback to be returned to its original position. • The front passenger seats have a track memory, which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track regardless of its original position.
Page 92 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 93: Removing The Rear Seat (Two-Door Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Removing the Rear Seat (Two-Door Models) WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed.
Page 94: Replacing The Rear Seat (Two-Door Models)
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. 5. Remove the seat from the vehicle. WARNING! •...
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 NOTE: To Fold Down the Rear Seat • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and reposition the front seat to its mid-track position. pull it towards you until the seatback releases.
Page 96: To Raise The Rear Seat
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise the Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference Release both hood latches. from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Page 97: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 hood. You may have to push down slightly on the hood LIGHTS before pushing the handle. Insert the support rod into the Multifunction Lever slot on the hood panel. The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming...
Page 98: Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights And Headlights
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights and To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or Headlights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent down.
Page 99: Headlight Dimmer Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Headlight Dimmer Switch Turn Signals Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch Move the multifunction lever up or down, and the the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever towards you arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash, to to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 100: Interior Lights
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights Also, the rear cargo lamp may be turned on by pressing The overhead light will come on when a door is opened. the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light off. It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multifunction lever fully upward.
Page 101: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 When a door is open and the interior lights are on, Daytime Brightness Feature rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the off Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio detent will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the also known as the Party mode because it allows the daytime.
Page 102: Intermittent Wiper System
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
Page 103: Windshield Washers
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 multifunction control lever and move the wheel up or delay range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles down, as desired.
Page 104: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
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 105: To Set At A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate WARNING! Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning off the Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on ignition switch erases the set speed memory.
Page 106: Manual Transmission
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever three times Manual Transmission will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the Electronic Speed Control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is on, Electronic Speed Control disengages is normal.
Page 107: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 To Accelerate For Passing ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the There are two 12-Volt auxiliary power outlets that can pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de- signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters.
Page 108: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The right side outlet has power available only when the ignition is ON. This outlet will also operate a conven- tional cigar lighter unit. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off WARNING! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 109: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING! (Continued) • After the use of high-power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Page 110: Rear Cupholders
108 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. Rear Cupholders Center Console...
Page 111: Rear Storage Compartment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 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 112: Removing The Soft Top
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Two rear swing gate brackets hard top are to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- soft top.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from the left and right metal pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a clean, dry location. 6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top —...
Page 114: Installing The Soft Top
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Installing the Soft Top 3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “Soft 4.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 c. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to reattach them to the metal pivot brackets. b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the bows facing upward.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 CAUTION! Torx head driver. Secure them until they are snug being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over- Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the tighten.
Page 117: Freedom Top Three-Piece Modular Hard Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD Front Panel(s) Removal NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing right panel. CAUTION! 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move to the side. • The hard top is not designed to carry any addi- 2.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn rear L-shaped lock (located above shoulder belt 4. Turn rear fasteners (knobs) (located on overhead anchorage). speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can be removed.
Page 119: Front Panel(S) Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the To remove right panel, follow steps above except for windshield. Step 2. Front Panel(s) Installation NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing.
Page 120: Front Panel(S) Installation Only (With Rear Hard Top Removed)
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Panel(s) Installation Only (With Rear Hard NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame Top Removed) so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the 1.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard 6. Locate the wiring harness on the left rear inside corner top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a of the vehicle. #40 Torx head driver.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! 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. 8. Disconnect the wire harness from the hard top by pressing the tab at the side of the connector and pulling to disconnect.
Page 123: Rear Hard Top Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Rear Hard Top Installation DOOR FRAME NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top WARNING! usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the hard top. Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protection that 1.
Page 124: Door Frame Removal (Two-Door Models)
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Removal (Two-Door Models) WARNING! 1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door knobs (two per side). frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 4. Screw the knobs 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 126: Door Frame Installation (Two-Door Models)
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Installation (Two-Door Models) 3. After the door frame pin has been set into the body side hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the 1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews. rubber seal at the top of the windshield.
Page 127: Door Frame Removal (Four-Door Models)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side. WARNING! Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door Door Frame Removal (Four-Door Models) frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands 1.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the 4. Unscrew and remove the remaining door frame at- upper front of the front door frame. tachment knob on the rear door frame. 3.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 5. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the rear door frame. Pull the frame towards you with your rear hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.
Page 130: Door Frame Installation (Four-Door Models)
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Frame Installation (Four-Door Models) pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure it is properly positioned on the seal above the front of the 1. Install the rear door frame first. rear door.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 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). Then, install the middle knob (short front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that knob) through the front and rear door frames and screw the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the...
Page 132: Soft Top (Two-Door Models)
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SOFT TOP (TWO-DOOR MODELS) Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and tional videos.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models” • Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up in Section 7 of this manual. It contains important unless side curtains are also removed. Dangerous information on cleaning and caring for your vehi- exhaust gases could enter the vehicle causing harm cle’s fabric top.
Page 134: Folding Down The Soft Top
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 5 —...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 136 134 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 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 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. (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the swing gate brackets.
Page 138 136 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. top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 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. that they rest on top of the soft top. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. If your vehicle is not equipped with swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward the Sunrider package, proceed to Step 16.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 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). 16. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake lamp.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- When the top is completely down, position the drip rails tion. so they make a “v-shape”, this prevents damage to the soft top material. 17.
Page 143: Putting Up The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 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 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 13. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 14. 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.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 15. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage. 16.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the 19. 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 153: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle 151
20. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SOFT TOP (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) their secured position. Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- tional videos. CAUTION! • The soft top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top CAUTION! (Continued) fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and • Do not lower the top with the windows installed. the top can then be snapped into place.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! • Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up unless side curtains are also open. Dangerous exhaust gases which can kill could enter the ve- hicle. • The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed only for protection against the elements.
Page 156: Folding Down The Soft Top
154 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 — 4–Bow 9 —...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 158 156 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 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 4. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops 6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in on the windshield frame. (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the swing gate brackets.
Page 160 158 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. top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 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. top.
Page 162 160 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. swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in towards the vehicle to disengage.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 14. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the 15. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear a “W”...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted disengage.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 18. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track 20. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro straps and lower the top down into the vehicle. provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side bows and through the slot on the NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- body.
Page 166: Putting Up The Soft Top
164 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 — 4–Bow 9 —...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 168 166 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 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door frame tracks and slide the top forward. 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 6. Ensure that the top locks into Sunrider locking mecha- nisms that are located above the front of the rear doors.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the cradle the tubing. Finally, make sure that the check strap side bow until it rests on the windshield frame. (the long, woven strap reaching from the rear bow to the 2–bow) does not get entangled in any of the framework when unfolding the top.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 10. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side of the body channel. Then, rotate it rearward and side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of the rail.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. Ensure straps are positioned correctly before pulling a. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow). side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) towards the rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 13. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the upper rear can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the corner.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 15. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 16. 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.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends 19. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. swing gate brackets. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 21. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the 22. Ensure plastic retainer is tucked in properly at channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at B-pillar, not pinching the seal. the front and working toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 178: Sunrider (Two-Door Models) - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 23. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF their secured position. EQUIPPED NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom- mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. NOTE: The Sunrider latch on the door rail should not be activated for Sunrider use. If activated, the soft top must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels. 5.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 6. Locate straps to secure side bows. Wrap straps around To Close bows as shown. Repeat on the other side. 1. Remove straps from side bows. 2. Unclip and move sun visors to the side. 3.
Page 182: Sunrider (Four-Door Models) - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom- mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle. To Open 1.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the 4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift windshield frame. the top.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Fold back the front section of the top, and gently rest 6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. a “W”...
Page 185: Folding Windshield
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 8. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each FOLDING WINDSHIELD strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro to itself, The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on use one strap on each side of the vehicle. your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as WARNING! (Continued) the task that required their removal is completed and • Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your securely fastened, either up or down.
Page 187: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 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. 2.
Page 188 186 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 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 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 190: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars 3. Attach front of side bar to windshield frame. • Install top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then lower 1. Raise the windshield. side hex bolt (13 mm). Lower side bolt will not align 2.
Page 191: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 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. A rotary ring switch on the control lever (located on the right side of the steering column), controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function.
Page 192: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
190 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 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 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.
Page 195: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ..215 Instrument Panel And Controls ... . 196 ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD Instrument Cluster .
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition ▫ System Activation ....241 System (VR) — If Equipped ... . . 230 ▫...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 ▫ Air Conditioning ..... 253 Climate Controls ..... . 247 ▫...
Page 198: Instrument Panel And Controls
196 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 - Glove Compartment...
Page 199: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 200: Instrument Cluster Description
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- 1. Fuel Gauge rized dealer. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank. 3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the This light indicates the front fog lights are on.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 7. Seat Belt Reminder Light Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. A warning chime and an indicator light will alert This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. you to buckle the seat belts.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 12. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Light (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indicate Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS function check at vehicle start-up.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator — If Equipped 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light indicates when the rear axle lock has This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- been activated. mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” others could be badly burned by steam or boiling pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 206 204 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 the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B tires.) will appear when in the trip odometer mode.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 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. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 208 206 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 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, start the engine). poor quality fuel, etc. may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light 2.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (ESP) becomes active. The ESP/TCS Indicator Light also 29. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / Brake Assist flashes when TCS is active. Be sure to adapt your speed System (BAS) Warning Light and driving to the prevailing road conditions. If the The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / Brake ESP/TCS Indicator Light is on solid, the ESP system has Assist System (BAS) warning light in the in-...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 30. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on This light informs you of a problem with the during starting, have the system checked by an autho- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 212: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF Control Buttons Press and release the left button (on the instrument EQUIPPED This feature, located on the instrument cluster (speedom- cluster) to access the computer displays. eter and tachometer), displays information on outside Press and hold the left button (on the instrument cluster) temperature, compass direction, and trip information.
Page 213: Compass Temperature Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Estimated Range (DTE) Trip A This display shows the estimated distance that can be Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This esti- reset.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Calibration complete circle under 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free The compass on your vehicle will automatically calibrate from large metal objects, calibration will be complete when new, and will continuously adjust itself over the when the CAL symbol is extinguished.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 1. First enter the variance mode. Press and hold the left South (S), East (E), and West (W). If the compass does not button (located on the instrument cluster) for approxi- appear accurate, repeat the calibration procedure in an- mately 10 seconds to enter the variance mode, and other area.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to increment the zone. The default is Zone 8. After Zone 15, the values will wrap around to Zone 1. When the correct zone is displayed (per the Compass Variance Zone Map) for the zone that the vehicle is located in, wait for about five seconds, then the trip computer will store the variance value in memory and the compass will resume normal operation.
Page 217: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of your radio faceplate.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If will remain tuned to the new station until you make Equipped another selection. Holding either button will bypass Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone stations without stopping until you release it.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons will begin to blink. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL seconds will allow the program format type to be se- control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the lected.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top 40 News News Weather Weather Nostalgia Nostalga By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Oldies Oldies is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Personality Persnlty station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to switch to different audio languages (if supported on select an entry and make changes. the disc) (if equipped).
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 • VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones by SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Subtitles — If Equipped NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after Off or On. a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 225: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) both AM and FM.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...
Page 227: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 SCAN Button (CD MODE) Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD currently playing. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the TIME Button (CD MODE) following restrictions.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Specification quency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 230: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition No function. System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Section 3. No function. For UConnect “Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )”...
Page 232: Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Multimedia System Radio (Rer/Ren) - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dolby AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. (RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side Dolby Laboratories. of the unit’s faceplate.
Page 233: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Operating Instructions — Hands-Free 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in played.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is clock setting menu will appear on the screen. Off” are displayed to change the current setting. 3.
Page 235: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 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 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Scroll will remain tuned to the new station until you make control knob. Press the Tune/Scroll control knob to save another selection.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time AM/FM Button and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range SET/RND Button —...
Page 238: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 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, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 240: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of Play. the current CD track/title. Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files;...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
Page 242 240 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 rate.
Page 243: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to...
Page 244: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on dian residents.
Page 245: Selecting Satellite Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 • 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 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (When Equipped) RW/FF Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the tinuing to the next.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This channel with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 248: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 CD/DVD MAINTENANCE memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following twice. precautions: Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding 1.
Page 249: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective Manual Heater Only coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) The controls for the heating/ventilation system in this oversized, or have theft protection encoding.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the The mode control allows you upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer to choose from several pat- air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved terns of air distribution as comfort during sunny but cool conditions.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Defrost NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the Air is directed through the windshield and side climate controls will not function during Remote Start window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield position.
Page 252: Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System - If Equipped
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System — If The instrument panel features four airflow registers. Two registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument Equipped The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti- panel and two are located in the center of the instrument lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary panel.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 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. while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 255: Air Conditioning
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 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 256: Operating Tips
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. This often occurs in mild or cool press the “A/C”...
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Winter Operation Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the Summer Operation windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high...
Page 259: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....261 Manual Transmission ....265 ▫...
Page 260 258 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Side Step Removal — If Equipped ..284 Four–Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac™ Or Rock-Trac™) ▫ The Basics Of Off-Road Driving ..284 —...
Page 261 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ... 321 Anti-Lock Brake System ....299 Electronic Brake Control System .
Page 262 260 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..334 Vehicle Loading ..... . . 346 ▫...
Page 263: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 STARTING PROCEDURES enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both start when in 4L without having to depress the clutch inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. pedal.
Page 264: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)
262 STARTING AND OPERATING Tip Start Feature — Automatic Transmission Only If Engine Fails to Start Turn the ignition switch to START position and release it WARNING! as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself •...
Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the WARNING! (Continued) engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get engine is flooded.
Page 266: After Starting
264 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 sec- CAUTION! ond periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- Cold Weather”...
Page 267: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 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 268: Shifting
266 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 269: Downshifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 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 Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a gine slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their 3.8L Accel.
Page 270: Reverse Shifting
268 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 Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- position, move the shift lever in one quick smooth shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed...
Page 271: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 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. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
Page 272: Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
270 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock 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 273: Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Automatic Transmission with Overdrive Gear Ranges Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE (or from P or DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is NEUTRAL position into another gear range.
Page 274 272 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Towing, coasting, or driving the vehicle for any WARNING! (Continued) other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than Towing”...
Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using Overdrive can be locked out by pressing the O/D OFF Overdrive, such as when operating the vehicle under switch located on the center console. The O/D OFF heavy load conditions (for example, in hilly terrain, indicator light (on the switch) will illuminate to show strong head winds, or trailer towing), turning off over- that the switch has been activated.
Page 276: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
274 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch CAUTION! A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically must turn the ignition from LOCK so the steering at calibrated speeds.
Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accom- plished by simply moving the shift lever to one of these positions. The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only, and not intended for normal driving.
Page 278: Shift Positions
276 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed will WARNING! be approximately three times (four times for Rubicon models) that of the 2H or 4H positions at a given road You or others could be injured if you leave the speed.
Page 279: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 4H Position speed. This range (4L) provides additional traction and This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same only.
Page 280: Trac-Lok™ Rear Axle - If Equipped
278 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 281: Axle Lock (Tru-Lok™) - Rubicon Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 WARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground. The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
Page 282: Rear Axle Lock - 4Wd Non-Rubicon Models (If Equipped)
280 STARTING AND OPERATING To activate the system, press the bottom of the AXLE REAR AXLE LOCK — 4WD NON-RUBICON LOCK switch once to lock the rear axle only (the Rear MODELS (IF EQUIPPED) Axle Lock Indicator Light will illuminate), press the The REAR AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower bottom of the switch again to lock the front axle (the switch bank (below the climate controls).
Page 283: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 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 284 282 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 285: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 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 286: Off-Road Driving Tips
284 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Side Step Removal — If Equipped NOTE: Prior to off-road usage, the side steps should be removed to prevent damage. 1. Remove two nuts from bodyside. 3. Remove side step assembly. The Basics of Off-Road Driving You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- road.
Page 287: When To Use 4L (Low) Range
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- WARNING! ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down and maintain a good driving posture.
Page 288: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
286 STARTING AND OPERATING using light brake pressure with light throttle will keep the CAUTION! vehicle from jerking or lurching. This technique is also used when you need to stop and restart a vehicle on a On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high steep incline.
Page 289: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 entering any mud hole, get out and determine how deep CAUTION! it is, if there are any hidden obstacles and if the vehicle can be safely recovered if stuck. Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure.
Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING forward until it makes contact with the object. Apply the Crossing Large Rocks throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and When approaching large rocks, choose a path which ease the vehicle up and over the object. ensures you drive over the largest of them with your tires.
Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 vehicle’s mobility. Approach these obstacles at a 45- on top of the log while the other just starts to climb the degree angle and let each tire go through the obstacle log. While climbing the log, modulate your brake and independently.
Page 292: Hill Climbing
290 STARTING AND OPERATING of the high point when you let the vehicle down. You can Before Climbing A Steep Hill also try rocking the vehicle or winching the vehicle off As you approach a hill consider its grade or steepness. the object.
Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you Driving Down Hill approach the crest of the hill, ease off the throttle and Before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if slowly proceed over the top.
Page 294: Driving Through Water
292 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Across An Incline engine braking to control the descent and apply your If at all possible avoid driving across an incline. If it is brakes if necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock. necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities.
Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 designated and approved. You should tread lightly and CAUTION! avoid damage to the environment. You should know your vehicles abilities and be able to recover it if some- Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, transfer thing goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested too fast or through too deep of water.
Page 296 294 STARTING AND OPERATING soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in, effectively increas- CAUTION! ing the water level on the vehicle. Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- cross tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator.
Page 297: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 the slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle down- always a good idea to check for damage. That way you stream out of control if the water is deep enough to push can get any problems taken care of right away and have on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body.
Page 298: Power Steering
296 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, brake ro- The standard power steering system will give you good tors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 299: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. WARNING! Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 300: Parking Brake
298 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE NOTE: This vehicle is not equipped with a self- adjusting parking brake system. Refer to the “Mainte- nance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual for proper maintenance intervals. To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
Page 301: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 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 302 300 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 303: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing WARNING! (Continued) sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including This is normal, indicating that the Anti-Lock Brake those resulting from excessive speed in turns, System is functioning.
Page 304: Tcs (Traction Control System)
302 STARTING AND OPERATING help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. TCS (Traction Control System) Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of manual for more information about ABS. the driven wheels.
Page 305: Bas (Brake Assist System)
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 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- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ing the rate and amount of brake application and then it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road...
Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle HSA Activation Criteria during this short period of time, the system will release The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The activate: system will release brake pressure in proportion to •...
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 The system will only work if the intended direction of the HSA on Manual Transmission Vehicles vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the The system will work in REVERSE, forward gears, and intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is NEUTRAL on manual transmission equipped vehicles.
Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 309: Erm (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 3. With the engine running, the brake applied, and the ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) clutch out, rotate the steering wheel 180° counterclock- This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by wise from center. monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle.
Page 310: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)
308 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” ESP (Electronic Stability Program) mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to ESP (Electronic Stability This system enhances directional control and stability of Program) for a complete explanation of the available ESP the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than WARNING! appropriate for the steering wheel position. ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING 4H Range (4WD Models) or 2WD Models required to gain traction. To turn ESP on again, momen- tarily depress the ESP OFF switch. This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4H and 2WD vehicles.
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 mode by pressing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch. This requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing NOTE: the ESP OFF switch.
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING returns but TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed WARNING! drops below 35 mph (40 km/h), the ESP system shuts off. ESP is off at low vehicle speeds in 4L range so that it will With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle not interfere with off-road driving, but the ESP function stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 ESP and defeat the functionality of the ESP switch. WARNING! Repeating the procedure will return the system to normal ESP operation and restore ESP switch functionality al- With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle lowing ESP “Partial” or “Off” modes. stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable.
Page 316: Esp/Bas Warning Light
314 STARTING AND OPERATING The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESP 9. Turn the steering wheel back to center. functionality in the vehicle. 10. Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds. 1. Shift the transfer case into the 4H range position. 11.
Page 317: Tsc (Trailer Sway Control)
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 If the ESP/BAS Warning Light comes on continuously TSC (Trailer Sway Control) with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- in either the ESP or the BAS system, or both. If this light sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 318: Tire Safety Information
316 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Tire Markings If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway. 1 — U.S. DOT Safety Stan- 4 —...
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 320 318 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 T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 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 —...
Page 322: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 323: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location (Four-Door Models) Tire Placard Location (Two-Door Models)
Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire and Loading Information Placard 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 adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading”...
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” 6.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 327: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never •...
Page 328: Tire Inflation Pressures
326 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. Always drive with each tire properly inflated. Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 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. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.”...
Page 330: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation
328 STARTING AND OPERATING Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds temperature changes. within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very...
Page 331: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 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 WARNING! on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly.
Page 332: Tread Wear Indicators
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread 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 333: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 wear indicators). Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa- WARNING! tion placard for the size designation of your tire. The service description and load identification will be found Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, on the original equipment tire.
Page 334: Alignment And Balance
332 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 335: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull left or right. Alignment will not correct this problem. See your autho- recommended by the chain manufacturer. rized dealer for proper diagnosis.
Page 336: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
334 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based be increased to the recommended cold placard pressure on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire in order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for more than be turned off.
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the CAUTION! (Continued) tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure cold placard pressure value. always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve CAUTION! stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni-...
Page 339: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 • 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 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard that affects radio wave signals. pressure value. The system will automatically update 3.
Page 341: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light as long as none of TPMS will update automatically and the Tire Pressure the road tires are below the low pressure warning thresh- Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire old.
Page 342: Fuel Requirements
340 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard following licenses: starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- United States .
Page 343: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 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 344: Mmt In Gasoline
342 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be indi- E-85 perform the following: cated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer if the gasoline contains MMT. •...
Page 345: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as Fuel System Cautions octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these CAUTION! products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not performance:...
Page 346: Adding Fuel
344 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon ADDING FUEL monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a The gas cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message (gASCAP) CAUTION! After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system • Damage to the fuel system or emission control can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improperly installed, or damaged. If the system detects a system could result from using an improper fuel malfunction, the “gASCAP”...
Page 348: Vehicle Loading
346 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You tank filled.
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 included on this label and indicates the month, day, and Each axle’s GAWR is determined by the components in hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, bottom of the label is your VIN.
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
Page 351: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 TRAILER TOWING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) In this section you will find safety tips and information The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- with your vehicle.
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING tongue. It typically provides adjustable friction associ- WARNING! ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any un- wanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition Weight-Carrying Hitch can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 353: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds, Trailer Hitch Classification and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer The following chart provides the industry standard for stability. Trailer sway control and a weight-distributing the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can (load-equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the tongue weights (TW) and may be required depending on...
Page 354: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Axle Model GCWR (Gross Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Transmission Combined Wt. (Gross Trailer Tongue Wt.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 3.8L/Manual 4.10 2–Door Rubicon 6,236 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs (91 kg) Model (4WD) (2 829 kg) (2.32 sq m) (907 kg) 3.8L/Automatic 4.10 2–Door Rubicon 6,281 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs (91 kg) Model (4WD) (2 849 kg)
Page 356: Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight
354 STARTING AND OPERATING 3.8L/Manual 3.21 4–Door Sahara 5,481 lbs 32 sq ft 1,000 lbs 100 lbs (45 kg) Model (4WD) (2 486 kg) (2.97 sq m) (453 kg) 3.8L/Manual 3.73 4–Door Sahara 7,981 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs (159 kg) Model (4WD) (3 620 kg)
Page 357: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of put in or on your vehicle. many trailer accidents.
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Trailer towing requires special rear axle lubri- WARNING! (Continued) cant. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer Section 7 for the correct fluid type. and will not shift during travel.
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow (This requirement may limit the ability to always vehicle.
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING − When replacing tires, refer to “Tires–General Informa- − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over tion” in this section for proper tire replacement proce- 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of dures.
Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 WARNING! (Continued) Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance. When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Towing Requirements —...
Page 362: Towing Tips
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 363: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 − When using the speed control, if you experience speed RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until MOTORHOME, ETC.) you can get back to cruising speed. CAUTION! − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency.
Page 364: Towing - 4Wd Models
362 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing – 4WD Models 4. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral). NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neu- 5. Start the engine. tral) for recreational towing. 6. Shift automatic transmission into DRIVE or manual Shifting Into Neutral (N) transmission into gear.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 5. Shift automatic transmission into DRIVE or release CAUTION! clutch on manual transmissions. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral) mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles, turning N (Neutral) and the engine running.
Page 366 364 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 367: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....369 Hazard Warning Flasher ....366 ▫...
Page 368: Hazard Warning Flasher
366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER This is an emergency warning system and should not be The Hazard Warning Flasher switch is located on the used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your lower switch bank below the climate controls. vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
Page 369 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down CAUTION! an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to Driving with a hot cooling system could damage the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C your vehicle.
Page 370: Jacking And Tire Changing
368 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 • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. manual.
Page 371: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 Spare Tire Stowage 2. Set the parking brake. To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire 3. Shift automatic transmission into PARK, or manual cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug transmission into REVERSE.
Page 372: Jacking Instructions
370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 373 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 Jack Warning Label 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 374 372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt WARNING! about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make station.
Page 375: Jump Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 JUMP STARTING WARNING! (Continued) If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may • A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam- be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the mable and explosive.
Page 376 374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged WARNING! battery.
Page 377: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for could cause the battery to explode.
Page 378: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE The manufacturer recommends towing with all four wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the other end on a towing dolly.
Page 379 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....386 Engine Compartment – 3.8L ....379 ▫...
Page 380 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission ....398 Bulb Replacement ..... 418 ▫...
Page 381: Engine Compartment - 3.8L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.8L 1 — Integrated Power Module 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 —...
Page 382: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
Page 383: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the message will appear the next time the vehicle is serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace- started.
Page 384: Replacement Parts
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not ready, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you should have your vehicle a.
Page 385: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 386: Maintenance Schedules
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the Standard MS-6395.
Page 387 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- oil filters from your vehicle.
Page 388: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Maintenance-Free Battery Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. proper maintenance intervals. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required.
Page 389: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 CAUTION! WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- positive post and the negative cable is attached to the tioning system.
Page 390: Body Lubrication
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling attention should also be given to hood latching compo- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- nents to insure proper function. When performing other carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 391: Windshield And Rear Window Washers
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade WARNING! rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam- mable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be Windshield And Rear Window Washers exercised when filling or working around the washer The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the...
Page 392 390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the CAUTION! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change. Replace as required. Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- only.
Page 393 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition WARNING! when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn.
Page 394: Cooling System
392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System equipped) or radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a WARNING! garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 395 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Cooling System — Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 396 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology). freeze).
Page 397 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the changes. cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the en- Cooling System Pressure Cap gine is overheated.
Page 398 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up any maintain the proper level, it should be added to the ground spills immediately.
Page 399: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of condenser clean, also.
Page 400: Automatic Transmission
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. WARNING! If the brake fluid level is abnormally low, check system for leaks. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
Page 401 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating CAUTION! temperature. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- 2. The vehicle must be on level ground. turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration 3. Fully apply parking brake. in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder.
Page 402 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the the operating temperature, the fluid level should be transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make between the two cold (lower) holes on the dipstick with certain that the dipstick cap is properly reseated.
Page 403: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid — Manual Transmission Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance free Frequency of Fluid Change system. In the event of leakage or other malfunction, the Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at system must be replaced.
Page 404: Transfer Case
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drain Transfer Case First remove fill plug (B), then drain plug (C). Recom- Fluid Level Check mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill 25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
Page 405: Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Adding Fluid Retighten, if required, to torque values specified in the Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level Service Manual. Also check for accumulations of vegeta- specified above. tion or brush that could become a fire hazard, or conceal damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and Selection of Lubricant propeller shafts.
Page 406: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
Page 407 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 • Use MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film, Special Care stains, and to protect your paint finish. Take care never • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive to scratch the paint. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 408 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials are well Equipped packaged and sealed. YES Essentials seats may be cleaned in the following manner: •...
Page 409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Interior Care CAUTION! Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- hicle, read the installation instructions carefully. Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp Some air fresheners will damage the finish of cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean, then painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly...
Page 410 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are buckles do not work properly. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Page 411 Windows.” cold or warm, clean water, and wipe across the window, not up and down. MOPAR Jeep Soft Glass Window WASHING — Use MOPAR Car Wash or mild soap Cleaner will safely clean all plastic windows without suds, lukewarm water, and a brush with soft bristles.
Page 412: Fuses
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Even normal on-road driving and vehicle washing will FUSES eventually impact window zipper operation. To maintain Totally Integrated Power Module ease of use of the window zippers, each window zipper The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located should be cleaned and lubricated regularly.
Page 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse 25 Amp Driver Door Node Natural 25 Amp Passenger Door Node Natural 40 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys- Green tem (ABS) Pump Feed/ESP 30 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys- Pink tem (ABS) Valve Feed/ESP Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) —...
Page 414 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Sway Bar 20 Amp Front/Rear Washer Pink Yellow 60 Amp Ignition Off Draw — Spare Yellow (IOD) — Main 15 Amp Center High-Mounted 40 Amp EBL (Rear Window Blue...
Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Power Outlet #2 10 Amp (Ignition Off Draw) Yellow (BATT/ACC SELECT) IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW SENSR, Under- 20 Amp Front Heated Seat hood Lamp (UH Yellow LMP) 20 Amp...
Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp COL MOD, IR SNS, 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow Heater Ventilation, Controller (ORC) Air Conditioning/ 15 Amp Left Tail/License/ Automatic Tempera- Blue Park Lamp (LT-TAIL/ ture Control (HVAC/ LIC/PRK LMP)
Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Right Horn (RT 10 Amp PCM Feed/TCM HORN (HI/LOW) 10 Amp Left Horn (LT HORN — — (HI/LOW) 15 Amp Wiper Motor Frt, 25 Amp Rear Wiper (REAR Blue...
Page 418 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Park Assist (PRK 25 Amp Lock/Unlock Motors ASST), Heater Venti- Natural (LOCK/UNLOCK lation, Air Condition- MTRS) ing Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp CAUTION! Wash (HDLP WASH), •...
Page 419: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 • Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. CAUTION! (Continued) • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Page 420: Bulb Replacement
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Lights Bulb Type Backup Lights (2)......3157 NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- Center High-Mounted Stop Light (1) .
Page 421: Front Park/Turn Signal
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 6. Remove the lamp from the collar. Front Park/Turn Signal 7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove. 8. Pull the bulb from the housing. 2.
Page 422: Front Fog Light
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Fog Light 1. Locate the front fog lamp in the front fascia, and disconnect the electrical connector from underneath. 2. Turn the bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 423: Center High-Mounted Stop Light (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 2. Remove the four screws holding the lens/cover in The stop lamp is mounted on a bracket that extends place on the spare tire carrier. upward from the tailgate behind the spare tire. If service 3.
Page 424: Fluid Capacities
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) — 2–Door Models 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — 4–Door Models Engine Oil with Filter 3.8 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified Engine Oil) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters Cooling System * 3.8 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5...
Page 425: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 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 Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 426: Chassis
424 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 Chrysler Material Standard MS-9224) Transfer Case MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Axle Differential (Front) MOPAR Gear &...
Page 427 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..428 Emissions Control System Maintenance ..426 Maintenance Schedule ....426...
Page 428 426 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. the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Con- On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles “CHANGE OIL”...
Page 429 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 427 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your At Each Stop for Fuel vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals warmed engine is shut off.
Page 430 428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 431 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 429 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 432 430 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 433 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more then 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Page 434: Service Schedule
432 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or Schedule 42 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 435 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 436 434 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or Schedule 66 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 437 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 435 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or Schedule 78 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 438 436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service 84 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 439 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 437 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance 102 Months Maintenance 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 440 438 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 441 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 439 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace accessory drive belt(s). Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Page 442 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 443 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Page 444 442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more then 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Page 445 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 447 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ......447 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 448 446 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . 453 Publication Order Forms ....451 ▫...
Page 449: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 447 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 450: Chrysler Llc Customer Center
448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 •...
Page 451: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 449 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech have any questions about the service contract, call the Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the line at 1-800-521-9922. manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- The manufacturer will not stand behind any service cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...
Page 452: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
450 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR PARTS WARNING! Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the vehicle operating at its best. vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Page 453: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 451 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 454: Quality Grades
452 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 455: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 453 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on conditions on a specified government test course. For straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 456 454 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 457 INDEX...
Page 458 456 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 201,299 Alignment and Balance ....332 Adding Fuel .
Page 459 INDEX 457 Axle Lock ......279,280 Capacities, Fluid ......422 Caps, Filler Battery .
Page 460 458 INDEX Child Seat ......67 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..393,422 Climate Control .
Page 461 INDEX 459 Disposal Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ... . . 307 Engine Oil ......385 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 462 460 INDEX Fuel Requirements ....340,422 Fabric Care ..... . 406,407,408 Jump Starting .
Page 463 INDEX 461 Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ....89 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ... . 344,345,380 Folding Rear Seat .
Page 464 462 INDEX Hard Top, Modular ..... . 115 Ignition ....... 12 Hard Top Removal .
Page 465 INDEX 463 Jacking Instructions ..... . 370 Anti-Lock ......201 Jump Starting .
Page 466 464 INDEX Headlights ......418 Voltage ......198 High Beam .
Page 467 INDEX 465 Fluid Level Check ..... . 401 Trip ......204,205 Lubricant Selection .
Page 468 466 INDEX Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..6,451 Pretensioners Seat Belts ......48 Paint Care .
Page 469 INDEX 467 Refrigerant ......388 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....77 Release, Hood .
Page 470 468 INDEX Seats ....... . . 86 Service Manuals ......451 Adjustment .
Page 471 INDEX 469 Automatic Transmission ....261 System, Remote Starting ....25 Cold Weather .
Page 472 470 INDEX High Speed ......328 Towing ......349,376 Inflation Pressures .
Page 473 INDEX 471 Maintenance ......402 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....452 Transmission Upholstery Care .
Page 474 472 INDEX Wheel and Wheel Trim ....406 Windshield Washers ....99,389 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .
Page 475 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.

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