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Jeep 2010 Wrangler Owner's Manual Supplement

Summary of 2010 Wrangler

  • Page 1

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

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.

  • Page 4

    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 䡵 occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ▫ lap/shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ▫ adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage . . . 12 ▫ seat belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12...

  • Page 6

    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, advanced front airbags for both the driver and front passenger, and side airbags (if equipped) for both the driver ...

  • Page 7

    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- signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This ...

  • Page 8

    Warning! (continued) • two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/shoulder belt operating ...

  • Page 9

    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 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 bel...

  • Page 10

    Warning! (continued) • a shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, b...

  • Page 11

    Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces will not be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted belt cannot do its job as well. In a collisi...

  • Page 12

    Adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage in the front seat positions, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage near your outside shoulder and slide it up or down to reach the position that serves you best. Warni...

  • Page 13

    Occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. Note: these devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by ...

  • Page 14

    3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. Turn the ignition key to the off position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the prog...

  • Page 15

    Warning! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and stow the seat belt extender when not needed. Supplemental restraint sy...

  • Page 16

    Note: these airbags are certified to the new federal regulations for advanced airbags. The advanced front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. If the vehicle is equipped with side ...

  • Page 17

    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 may no longer be functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are in...

  • Page 18

    Improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occu- pant protection. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag: 1. All occupants should always use their lap and shoulder belts properly. 2. ...

  • Page 19

    Airbag system components the airbag system consists of the following: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • airbag warning light • driver front airbag • front passenger airbag • front seat-mounted side airbags (if equipped) • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • knee impact bolsters • fr...

  • Page 20

    The advanced front airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, advanced front airbags...

  • Page 21

    Warning! Ignoring the airbag warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you will not have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked immediately. • the driver ...

  • Page 22

    The orc monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the start or on positions. These include all of the items previously mentioned. Based on the severity and type of collision, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered,...

  • Page 23

    • as the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area w...

  • Page 24

    • turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed. • unlocks the doors automatically. Maintaining your airbag system warning! • modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be inj...

  • Page 25

    • comes on for any period of time while driving. Event data recorder (edr) in the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment ...

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    Provided to the custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the u.S. Govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as woul...

  • Page 27: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3.

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    Instrument panel features 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 28 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 29: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 engine block heater — if equipped . . . . . . . . . 30 4.

  • Page 30

    Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms engine, 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 fluid r...

  • Page 31: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.8l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 䡵 maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 5.

  • Page 32

    Engine compartment — 3.8l 1 — brake fluid reservoir 7 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — engine oil fill 8 — engine coolant reservoir 3 — automatic transmission dipstick 9 — air cleaner filter 4 — engine oil dipstick 10 — coolant pressure cap 5 — battery 11 — power steering fluid reservoir 6 — integrated ...

  • Page 33

    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 35: Index

    Index 6.

  • Page 36

    Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 airbag deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 airbag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 airbag maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 airbag, side . . . ...

  • Page 37

    Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 adjustable upper shoulder anchorage . . . . . . . . 12 and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....