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Jeep 2008 Wrangler Owner's Manual Supplement

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    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 understanding your...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction contents m introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.

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    Introduction this booklet is a supplement to the owner’s manual. It contains information relative to the right-hand-drive postal model. You will find illustrations and instructions regarding operation of interior controls unique to this vehicle. The maintenance schedule and general care and handling...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents m occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ▫ lap/shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ▫ adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage . . . .12 ▫ seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, and side airbags (if equipped) for both the driver and front...

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    Of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries. Lap/shoulder belts all seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- si...

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    Warning! • wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse....

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” latch plate latch plate to buckle things to know before starting your vehicle 9 2.

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    Warning! A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A belt that is loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you coul...

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    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. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. A twisted belt cannot do its job as well. In a collision it...

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    6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protecti...

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    Warning! Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you ...

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    Enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert t ) if the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the enhanced warning system (beltalert t) will alert the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver ...

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    The enhanced warning system (beltalert t) can be reac- tivated by repeating this procedure. Note: although the enhanced warning system (beltalert t) has been deactivated, the seat belt warning light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened. Seat belts and pregnant ...

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    Driver and front passenger supplemental restraint systems (srs) this vehicle has airbags for both the driver and left front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel. The front passenger airbag is mounted in the instrumen...

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    Note: airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. Warning! • do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer func...

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    The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bol- sters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passe...

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    Seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. See “child restraint” in this section. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver a...

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    Airbag system components the airbag system consists of the following: • occupant restraint control (orc) module • airbag warning light • driver airbag • passenger airbag • front seat-mounted side airbags (if equipped) • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • interconnecting wiring • knee imp...

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    Also, the orc turns on the “airbag warning light” for six to eight seconds for a self- check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the “airbag warning light” will turn off. If the orc detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the “airbag warning light” either...

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    • the side impact (srs) seat-mounted side airbags (if equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. The orc determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the side airbags to inflate. The orc monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ...

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    If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • the nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those...

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    Enhanced accident response feature if the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition, approximately five seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will illuminate ...

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    Note: perchlorate material – special handling may apply, see www.Dtsc.Ca.Gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate airbag warning light you will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. The airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs...

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    In the event that an investigation is undertaken by daimlerchrysler corporation (regardless of initiative), the company, or its designated representative, will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before accessing the elect...

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    • airbag deployment level (if applicable) • impact acceleration and angle • seat belt status • brake status (service and parking brakes) • accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • engine control status (including engine speed) • transmission gear selection • cruise control status • traction/st...

  • Page 29: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents m instrument panel and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 3.

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    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 box 30 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 31: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents m engine block heater — if equipped . . . . . . . . . .32 4.

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    Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is found under the hood near the brake ...

  • Page 33: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents m engine compartment — 3.8l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 m maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 5.

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    Engine compartment — 3.8l 34 maintaining your vehicle.

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    Maintenance procedures the scheduled maintenance appearing in the owner’s manual also applies to this vehicle. The time and mileage intervals should be followed to assure proper operation of your vehicle. Failure to perform maintenance services at the specified intervals as outlined in the “maintena...

  • Page 37: Index

    Index 6.

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    Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 airbag deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 airbag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 airbag maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 airbag, side . . . ...

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    Seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 adjustable upper shoulder anchorage . . . . . . . . 12 and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Introduction introduction things to know before starting your vehicle occupant restraints lap/shoulder beltsadjustable upper shoulder belt anchorageseat belt pretensionersenhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert)seat belts and pregnant womenseat belt extenderdriver and front passenger suppl...