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Jeep 2012 Wrangler Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 2012

Summary of 2012 Wrangler

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    Wrangler includes wrangler unlimited chrysler group llc o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l 2 0 12 w ra n g le r 12jk72-126-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. 2 0 1 2 907711 wrangler om cover.Indd 1 3/28/11 1:48 pm.

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability c...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents section page 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 understanding the featu...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 䡵 vehicle ide...

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    Introduction congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks t...

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    Note: after reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- nicians and genuine mopar 威 parts, and...

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    Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. How to use this manual consult the table of contents to determine...

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    Introduction 7.

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    Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important info...

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    Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. 1 introduction 9.

  • Page 13: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 sentry key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ▫ sound horn on lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ using the panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ▫ to turn off flash lights with lock . . . . . . . . 24 ▫ programming additional transmitters . . . . . . 25 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ▫ trans...

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    ▫ lap/shoulder belt untwisting procedure . . . . 52 ▫ adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage . . . 52 ▫ seat belts in passenger seating positions . . . . . 54 ▫ automatic locking retractor mode (alr) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ▫ energy management feature . ....

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    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. The key code can also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice. Igni...

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    Warning! • before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • allowing children...

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    Sentry key 姞 the sentry key 威 immobilizer system prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded ...

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    All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement keys note: only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a sentry key 威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any...

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    3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the vehicle security light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position and remove the second key. 4. I...

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    Vehicle security alarm — if equipped the vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors, swing gate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks are disabled. The vehicle security alarm provides both audible and visible sign...

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    To disarm the system to disarm the vehicle security alarm, you will need to press the unlock button on the rke transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. If something has triggered the vehicle security alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the exterior ligh...

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    The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned to on/run from the off position. Note: • the front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the ⬙dome on⬙ position...

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    Unlock button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate and the parking lights will flash twice. Remote key unlock on first press this feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s side, or all doors and swing gate on the first press of the unlock button on the rke transmit...

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    Note: pressing the lock button on the rke transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm. Opening a door with the vehicle security alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the unlock button to deactivate the vehicle security alarm. To lock the doo...

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    The headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on. The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the panic button a second time, or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. Note: ...

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    Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the rke transmitter unlock button to deactivate the ve- hicle security alarm. The “flash lights with lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. Programming additional transmitters refer to sentry key 威 “customer key programming....

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    Note: perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See www.Dtsc.Ca.Gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 1. With the rke transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the rke transmitter apart. Use extreme care not to damage the seal or internal components. 2....

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    How to use remote start all of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • shift lever in park • doors closed • hood closed • hazard switch off • brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • ignition key removed from ignition switch • battery at an acceptable cha...

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    • remote start aborted — hood ajar • remote start aborted — fuel low • remote start aborted — l/gate ajar • remote start aborted — system fault the evic message stays active until the ignition is turned to the on/run position. To enter remote start press and release the remote start button on the rk...

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    To exit remote start mode without driving the vehicle press and release the remote start button one time, or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. Note: to avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the remote start button for two seconds after re...

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    Upper half door window removal — if equipped grasp the half door window and pull upward. Upper half door window installation — if equipped 1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins with the pockets in the lower door. 2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully seated. Front door re...

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    3. Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instru- ment panel by pressing the tab at the side of the connector and pulling to disconnect. Note: if the red latch on the connector is locked, push the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch on one end (right) of the connector. Thi...

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    4. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror may damage the paint. 5. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins from their hinges and remove the door. Note: doors are heavy; use caution when removing them. To reinstal...

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    3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward. 4. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of the b-pillar. 5. Unplug the wiring harness connector. Note: if the red latch on the connector is locked, push the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch on one end (right) of the connector. T...

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    7. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins from their hinges and remove the door. Note: doors are heavy; use caution when removing them. To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the opposite order. Door locks manual door locks all doors are equipped with an interior ...

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    Note: the ignition key that is used to start the vehicle is used to lock or unlock the doors, swing gate, glove compartment, and console storage. Warning! • for personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle....

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    Power door locks — if equipped the power door lock switch is located on each front door panel. Press the switch forward to lock the doors, and rearward to unlock the doors. Warning! • for personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you ...

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    Automatic door locks — if equipped the auto door lock feature default condition is disabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of ...

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    Child-protection door lock system — rear doors to provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with child-protection door lock system. To engage or disengage the child-protection door lock system 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the ...

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    Note: for emergency exit with the system engaged, move the rocker lever rearward (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. Windows power windows — if equipped the power window switches are located on the instru- ment panel below the radio. Press the sw...

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    Four-door models the lower left switch controls the left rear passenger window, and the lower right switch controls the right rear passenger window. Auto-down both the driver and front passenger window switches have an “auto-down” feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, release, and ...

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    Rear power windows — four-door models the rear passenger window switches are located on the back of the center floor console. Press the switch down- ward to open the window and upward to close the window. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a h...

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    To open the swing gate, press the button on the gate handle. Note: close the rear flip-up window before attempting to close the swing gate (hard top models only). Caution! Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the rear flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result. Warning! Driving with...

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    • advanced front air bags for driver and front passen- ger • supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sab) — if equipped • an energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel • knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants • front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant p...

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    Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Warning! Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger advanced ...

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    4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the customer...

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    Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause an accident that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of in...

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    Warning! (continued) • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • 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 can take the forces of a collision th...

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    2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat and next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the la...

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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 properly. In a sudden stop you...

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    Note: the seat belt reminder light will remain on until the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger beltalert 威) seat belt is buckled. For further information, refer to “enhanced seat belt use reminder system (beltalert 威)”. Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the r...

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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 an accident and leave you with no protecti...

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    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, th...

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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 an accident. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you ...

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    Seat belts in passenger seating positions the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with automatic locking retractors (alr) which are used to secure a child restraint system. For additional information, refer to “installing child re- straints using the vehicle seat belt” under t...

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    How to engage the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in t...

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    Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly automatic locking re- tractor (alr) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac- cording to the procedures in the service manual. • failure to replace the belt and retractor as...

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    The beltalert 威 warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the seat belt reminder light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened. After the sequence c...

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    Seat belt extender if a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long...

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    Note: these air bags are certified to the new federal regulations for advanced air bags. The advanced front air bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with...

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    Air bag system components your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • occupant restraint controller (orc) • air bag warning light • steering wheel and column • instrument panel • knee impact bolster • driver advanced front air bag • passenger advanced front air bag •...

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    Warning! • no objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. • do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. Y...

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    Supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sab) — if equipped supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sab) may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The sab is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats. When the air bag deploys...

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    Along with seat belts and pretensioners, advanced front air bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. Air bag deployment sensors and controls occupant restraint control...

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    Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all crashes, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from a...

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    Warning! Ignoring the air bag warning light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have ...

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    The orc determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of collision. Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating sab ex...

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    • unlock the doors automatically. If a deployment occurs the advanced front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. Note: front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system. If you do have a collision whi...

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    Warning! • deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioner, and seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer immediately. Also, have the occupant re- straint controller (orc) system serviced as well. (c...

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    Maintaining your air bag system warning! • modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the s...

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    Note: if the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the occupant restraint controller (orc) may also be disabled. The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of t...

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    To read data recorded by an edr, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the edr is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the edr. ...

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    Infants and child restraints safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carrie...

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    Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable safety standards. The manufacturer also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use i...

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    Around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. • buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the manufacturer’s instructions tell you. Warning! When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in t...

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    Children too large for booster seats children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • make sure that the child is upright ...

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    In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages. The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the se...

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    Seat cushion surfaces. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, never install latch-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchor- age. The latch system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing ...

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    All three rear seating positions of the four-door model have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat- ing latch-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments. The two-door model can accommodate flexible latch-compatible child seats in the two outboard seating posi...

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    Latch anchorages (two-door models) latch anchorages (four-door models) 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 79.

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    In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. 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 adjust...

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    A hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the l...

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    Description under “seat belts in passenger seating posi- tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi- tions with an automatic locking retractor (alr) or a cinching latch plate. Driver center passenger crs lock crs lock crs lock first row n/a n/a alr second row alr alr alr • n/a — not ap...

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    To attach a child restraint tether strap: route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under the head restraint, and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of ...

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    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. Vehicles with rear web buckles that may need to be twisted • in the rear seat...

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    Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration...

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    Warning! (continued) • 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. • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and se...

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    If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exha...

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    Defroster check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Floor mat safety information always use floor mats designed ...

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    Warning! (continued) • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • if required, mounting posts must be properly installed, if not equipped...

  • Page 93: Contents

    Understanding the features of your vehicle contents 䡵 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ▫ inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ▫ outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 ▫ power mirrors — if equipped . . . . . . . . . ....

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    䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ manual seat height adjustment — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 ▫ front seatback recline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 ▫...

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    ▫ front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 ▫ instrument panel dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 ▫ daytime running lights — if equipped . . . . 153 ▫ interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 䡵 windshield wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . 155 ▫ wi...

  • Page 96

    䡵 dual top — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ removing the soft top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ▫ installing the soft top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 䡵 freedom top™ three-piece modular hard top — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 ▫ front panel(s) remo...

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    䡵 sunrider威 (two-door models) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 ▫ opening the sunrider威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ▫ closing the sunrider威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 䡵 sunrider威 (four-door models) — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    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...

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    Outside mirrors to receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Warning! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than the...

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    Power mirrors — if equipped the power mirror switch is located on the center of the instrument panel, below the climate controls. A rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position. After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. Use the ce...

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    Uconnect™ phone — if equipped uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.G., “call” ѧ “mike” ѧ “work” or “dial” ѧ “248-555-1212”). Your mobile phone’s a...

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    Uconnect™ phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The uconnect™ phone is driven through your bluetooth 威 “hands-free profile” mobile phone. Uconnect™ featur...

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    Voice command button actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons are described in the “operation” section. The uconnect™ phone can be used with any hands-free profile certified bluetooth 威 mobile phone. See the uconnect™ website for supported phones. Refer to your mobile...

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    Example, you can use the compound form voice command “phonebook new entry”, or you can break the compound form command into two voice com- mands: “phonebook” and “new entry”. Please re- member, the uconnect™ phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone si...

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    • when prompted, after the beep, say “pair a phone” and follow the audible prompts. • you will be asked to say a four-digit personal identi- fication number (pin), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit pin. You will not need to remember this pin afte...

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    • the uconnect™ phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios. Call by saying a name • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “call”. • the system will prompt you to say the name of the person you...

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    • when prompted, enter the number designation (e.G., “home”, “work”, “mobile”, or “other”). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- book entry, if desired. • when prompted, recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding. After you are finished adding an ent...

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    • depending on the maximum number of entries down- loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available for use. • only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • only...

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    First disconnect or drop the bluetooth 威 connection to the uconnect™ phone, and then send the address book entry via bluetooth 威. Please see your phone owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to drop the bluetooth 威 connection. • if the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it will o...

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    Delete uconnect™ phonebook entry note: editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook delete”. • after you enter the phonebook delete menu, you will then be asked for the name ...

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    • note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. • automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. List all names in the uconnect™ phonebook • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook list names”. • the uconnec...

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    Call, press and hold the button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer or reject an incoming call - call currently in progress if a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting th...

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    Conference call when two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-way calling to initiate three-way calling, press the button while a call is in progress, ...

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    Call continuation call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the uconnect™ phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to off. Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • after the ignition key is switched to off, a call can con...

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    Emergency assistance if you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: • pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect™ phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • press the button to begi...

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    Towing assistance if you need towing assistance: • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “towing assistance”. Note: • the towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the u.S., 1-877-213-4525 f...

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    When calling a number with your uconnect™ phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word “send”. For example, if required to enter your pin followed with a pound, (3...

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    Turning confirmation prompts on/off turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.G., the uconnect™ phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say: − “setup confirma...

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    Mute/un-mute (mute off) when you mute the uconnect™ phone, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the uconnect™ phone: • press the button. • following the beep, say “mute”. In order to un-mute th...

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    • when prompted, say “list phones”. • the uconnect™ phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the button and say “select” or “delete”. Also, see the next two sec- tions f...

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    Things you should know about your uconnect™ phone uconnect™ phone tutorial to hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the button and say “uconnect™ tutorial”. Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect™ pho...

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    Voice command • for best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 ⁄ 2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror. • always wait for the beep before speaking. • speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/me...

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    • numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • you can say “o” (letter “o”) for “0” (zero). • even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • in a ...

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    Sms uconnect™ phone can read or send new messages on your phone. Read messages: if you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to uconnect™ phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. If you wish to hear the new message: • press the button. • ...

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    List of preset messages: 1. Yes 2. No 3. Where are you? 4. I need more direction. 5. L o l 6. Why 7. I love you 8. Call me 9. Call me later 10. Thanks 11. See you in 15 minutes 12. I am on my way 13. I’ll be late 14. Are you there yet? 15. Where are we meeting? 16. Can this wait? 17. Bye for now 18....

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    Turn sms incoming announcement on/off turning the sms incoming announcement off will stop the system from announcing the new incoming mes- sages. • press the button. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “setup, incoming message announcement,” you will then be given a choice to chan...

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    Voice commands primary alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all voice commands primary alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency english erase all espanol francais help home 128 unders...

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    Voice commands primary alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial voice commands primary alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up...

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    General information this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and rss 210 of industry canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment....

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    If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the voice command button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the voice command button while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” the system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or chan...

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    3. Use the on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for voice command is different than the audio system. Main menu start a dialogue by pressing the voice command button. You may say “main menu” t...

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    • “menu radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) satellite radio to switch to satellite radio mode, say “sat” or “satellite radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • “channel number” (to change the channel by its spoken number) • “next chann...

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    − “continue” (to continue recording) − “delete” (to delete the recording) • “play memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — during the playback you may press the voice command button to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “repeat” (to repeat a memo) − “next”...

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    Voice training for users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers the uconnect™ voice “voice training” feature may be used. 1. Press the voice command button, say “system setup” and once you are in that menu then say “voice training.” this will train your...

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    Position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. Warning! • adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or deat...

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    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. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your che...

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    Front passenger easy entry seat — two-door models pull upward on the recline lever (toward the rear of the vehicle) and slide the entire seat forward. To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks and push the seat rearward until the track locks. Easy entry lev...

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    Note: • 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. • the recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its sitting position. Tip n’ slide seat...

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    Rotate the entire seat assembly toward the instrument panel. Passenger seat in addition to easy entry, the front passenger seat is also equipped with tip n’ slide. This feature allows for easier entry for rear passengers. Pull upward on the recline lever and slide the entire seat forward (easy entry...

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    Heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each seat are located on a...

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    Two to one, indicating the change. The low-level setting will turn off automatically after approximately 30 min- utes. Note: when a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illn...

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    Warning! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious in...

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    Fold and tumble rear seat — two-door models note: • prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the front seats. • 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 fo...

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    3. Return the seat to the normal position. 4. Raise the rear seatback using the assist strap and firmly lock the seat into position. 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...

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    2. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull the seat out and away from the lower bracket. 3. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Replacing the rear seat — two-door models reverse the steps for removing the seat. Warning! • to help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be s...

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    Note: • prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the front seat to its mid-track position. • be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area...

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    To raise the rear seat raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. Note: if the rear seatback is not fully latched, the center shoulder belt will not be ab...

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    Down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood. To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood panel and place it in the retaining clip. Lower the hood slowly. Secure both of the hood latches. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully la...

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    Headlights and parking lights turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation. Note: lens fogging can occur under certain weather conditions. Turning the headlights on will usually accel- er...

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    Note: the engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the automatic mode. Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Note: • if either light rem...

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    • a tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for more than 1 mile (2 km). Lane change assist tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Lights-on reminder if the headlights or parking...

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    Instrument panel dimmer rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel...

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    Note: the daytime running light on the same side of the vehicle as the active turn signal will turn off auto- matically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating. Interior lights the overhead light will turn on when a door is opened. It may also be tu...

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    When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom posi- tion will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is also known as the “party” mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicl...

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    Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion. Caution! In cold weather, always tu...

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    Note: the wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield washers to use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will star...

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    Mist feature push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. Note: the mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on ...

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    Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull upwards on the lever to lock the column firmly in place. Warning! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column whi...

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    The electronic speed control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec- tronic speed control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the electronic ...

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    To set a desired speed turn the electronic speed control on. When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press the set (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Note: the vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground b...

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    Decrease until the button is released. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed will be established. Pressing the set (-) button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). T...

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    The front power outlet is powered from the ignition switch. Power is available when the ignition switch is in the on or acc position. When the optional cigar lighter heating element is used in the power outlet, it heats when pushed in and pops out automatically when ready for use. To preserve the he...

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    On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, there is a third power outlet located in the right rear cargo area. Rear power outlet — if equipped power outlet fuse locations 1 — m7 fuse 20 a yellow power outlet rear with sub woofer (opt.) 2 — m6 fuse 20 a yellow cigar lighter instrument panel 3 — m36 ...

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    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death: • only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 volt outlet. • do not touch with wet hands. • close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • if this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock a...

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    Caution! (continued) • power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Power inverter — if equipped there is a 115 volt, 150 watt inverter outlet located on the front of the center console to convert dc current to ac curren...

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    The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating exceeds approximat...

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    Cupholders front cupholders the front cupholders are located in the center console. Rear cupholders the rear cupholders are located on the back of the center console. Storage glovebox storage the lockable glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the lower instrument panel. Pu...

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    Console storage compartment to lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the ignition key and turn. To open the storage compartment, press the latch and lift the cover. Rear storage compartment the rear cargo area storage compartment cover is held by a spring-loaded latch. In order to remove th...

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    3. Open the rear compartment cover. Dual top — if equipped if your vehicle is equipped with a dual top, you must remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the factory for shipping pur...

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    • two sunrider威 secure straps (if equipped) • two rear swing gate brackets 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “freedom top three- piece modular hard top — front/rear panel removal” in this section. 3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket screws (two per side) using a #t30 torx 威 head driver....

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    Note: to aid in disconnecting the knuckles, you may carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet. 5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #t30 torx 威 head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover. Store the pivot brackets and...

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    Installing the soft top note: the following procedures are for first time set up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “soft top” in this section. 1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard top removal: • right and left door frames • door frame attachment knobs (four for two-doo...

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    A. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the sports bar with the four screws that were removed using a #t30 torx 威 head driver. Re-cover and re-zip the sport bar covers. B. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the bows poin...

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    D. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #t30 torx 威 head driver. Secure them until they are snug, being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over- tighten. Caution! Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws if they are overtightened. 5. Remove the swing gate bar (black m...

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    Freedom top™ three-piece modular hard top — if equipped caution! • the hard top is not designed to carry any addi- tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build- ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural member of the vehicle, and thus ca...

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    Front panel(s) removal note: left panel must be removed before removing right panel. 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side. 2. Turn the rear fasteners (knobs) (located on the over- head speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can be removed. 3 understanding the features of yo...

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    3. Turn the center l-shaped locks (two) from the center of the roof panel. 4. Turn the rear l-shaped lock (located above the shoul- der belt anchorage). 178 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the windshield. 6. Remove the left-hand panel. To remove the right panel, follow the steps above except for step 3. Freedom top™ storage bag vehicles equipped with a freedom top™ modular hard top, come with a freedom top™ storage bag that allow...

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    Insert the right side freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing downward. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is laying flat). Secure the velcro, located at the center of the divider. Insert the left-side freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing upward. 180 understa...

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    Note: ensure the front freedom panel latch is closed prior to inserting the panel into the bag. Unfold the outer flap and zip the freedom bag closed. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 181.

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    Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag) through the loops. Lift the freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks and straps facing the back of the rear seat. Attach the clips at the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages, located at the base of the rear seat. Wrap the u...

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    Front panel(s) installation note: set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the body. 1. Install the right panel first, then the left panel. 2. Reinstall the panel(s) using the same steps for removal in reverse order. ...

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    Front panel(s) installation with rear hard top removed 1. Turn the left and right panels over and move the spacer block (located on the rear of the panel) upward 90 degrees. Note: the front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there i...

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    4. Remove the six torx 威 head screws that secure the hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a #40 torx 威 head driver. 5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the rear window glass. 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside c...

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    7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward. 8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab and pull downward to disconnect. 9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose connector and pull downward. Red locking tab press tab to disconnect 186 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    10. Close the swing gate. 11. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard top on a soft surface to prevent damage. Caution! The removal of the freedom top requires four adults located on each corner. Failure to follow this caution could damage the freedom top. Rear hard top installation not...

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    Note: • the torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the body should be torqued to 66 in lb +/- 22 in lb (7.5 n·m +/- 2.5 n·m) • it is not necessary to pinch connection when reinstall- ing washer hose. Push on until click is heard. Door frame warning! Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the...

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    Warning! Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used. 2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame. 3. Pull the frame toward you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle. ...

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    4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for storage. Store in a secure location. Warning! Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause personal injury. If removed, always store the door frames outside of the vehicle. Door frame i...

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    3. After the door frame pin has been set into the body side hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the rubber seal at the top of the windshield. 4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over the metal side bar and then clip the rear, making sure that the material for the s...

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    5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side. Door frame installation — four-door models 1. Install the rear door frame first. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the rear door opening. 192 understanding the featu...

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    3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure it is properly positioned on the seal above the front of the rear door. 4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to hold the ...

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    7. Position the rear of the front door frame to lay on top of the front of the rear door frame. Ensure the seals are installed correctly to avoid water leaks. 8. Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front knob (long knob). Then, install the middle knob (short knob) through the front and rea...

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    Soft top — two-door models 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, hunt- ing, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a struct...

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    Caution! (continued) • refer to “appearance care for fabric top models” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further infor- mation. It contains important information on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric top. • do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or force any of the clamps, clip...

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    Caution! (continued) • careless handling and storage of the soft top may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicle’s interior. • the soft top must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicle’s interior. Quick steps to loweri...

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    2. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 3. Release the sunrider 威 latch (both sides). 4. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Note: ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. 198 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    Quick steps to raising the soft top refer to “raising the soft top” in this section for further information. 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the sunrider 威 latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation). 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 199.

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    2. Engage header latches. 200 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    3. Install rear corner panels. 4. Install side and back windows. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 201.

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    Lowering the soft top 1 — header bow 6 — quarter window 2 — 2–bow 7 — check strap 3 — 3–bow 8 — front retainer — quarter window 4 — sail panel 9 — bottom retainer — quarter window 5 — body side retainer 202 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    1 — zipper start 2 — zipper finish 3 — swing gate bar 4 — swing gate brackets 5 — sail panels 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 203.

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    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. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer. 1. I...

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    5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (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. • unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across th...

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    6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 8. Undo the velcro 威 that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely unzip the window. 10....

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    11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. Note: when releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. 12. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft to...

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    13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage. 14. Completely release the latches from the loops on the wi...

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    16. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (sun- rider 威 models only). 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light. Move to the front of the vehicle. Grasp the side bow behind the header and lift the top, folding it towa...

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    Note: help from another person will ease this opera- tion. 18. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows and as far inward as possible. This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. 19. Close the front header latches. 20. Remove the door frames, if desired. ...

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    Raising the soft top 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Install door frames, if removed. Refer to “door frame” in this section for further information. 3. Make sure the plastic sleeve is slid over sunrider 威 link (sunrider 威 models only). 4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift t...

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    5. Make sure the sunrider 威 bracket on the side bows latches to the door rails (sunrider 威 models only). 6. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). 212 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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    7. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel. Then, rotate it rearward and over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be clipped to the ...

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    9. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (3–bow) will aid to reach the channel with the retainers. 10. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- po...

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    11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window. 1 — incorrect insertion 2 — correct insertion 3 understanding the featur...

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    12. 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. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the velcro 威 along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side. 13...

  • Page 219

    14. 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. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 217.

  • Page 220

    15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the window. 16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 17. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 218 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 221

    18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel. 19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to their secured position. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 219.

  • Page 222

    Soft top — four-door models please visit the owner’s 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, hunt- ing, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a stru...

  • Page 223

    Caution! (continued) • do not lower the top with the windows installed. Window and top damage may occur. • refer to “appearance care for fabric top models” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further infor- mation. It contains important information on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric top....

  • Page 224

    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: • it is recommended that the top be free of water prior to opening it. Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle...

  • Page 225

    Quick steps for lowering the soft top 1. Remove the side and back windows. 2. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 223.

  • Page 226

    3. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. 224 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 227

    4. Release sunrider 威 latch (both sides). 5. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Note: ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 225.

  • Page 228

    Quick steps for raising the soft top 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the sunrider 威 latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation). 226 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 229

    2. Install rear corner panels. 3. Rotate the header forward. 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 227.

  • Page 230

    4. Engage the header latches. 5. Install the side and back windows. 228 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 231

    Folding down the soft top 1 — header bow 6 — body side retainer 2 — 2–bow 7 — quarter window 3 — 3–bow 8 — check strap 4 — 4–bow 9 — front retainer — quarter window 5 — sail panel 10 — bottom retainer — quarter window 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 229.

  • Page 232

    1 — zipper start 2 — zipper finish 3 — swing gate bar 4 — swing gate brackets 5 — sail panels 230 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 233

    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. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer. 1. I...

  • Page 234

    5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in (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. • unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across th...

  • Page 235

    6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 8. Undo the velcro 威 that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely unzip the window. 10....

  • Page 236

    11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. Note: when releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. 12. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top. 234 understanding the featur...

  • Page 237

    13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage. 14. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift th...

  • Page 238

    15. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. 16. Fold the top so that the material forms a ⬙w⬙ as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. 236 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 239

    17. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward to disengage. Repeat this step on the other side. 18. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light. Grasp the folded ...

  • Page 240

    19. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track and lower the top down into the vehicle. Note: help from another person will ease this opera- tion. 20. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows as far inside as possible. This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside...

  • Page 241

    Putting up the soft top 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” in this section for further information. 2. Undo the straps used to sec...

  • Page 242

    5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door frame tracks and slide the top forward. 6. Ensure that the top locks into the sunrider 威 locking mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear doors. 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 240 understanding the features of ...

  • Page 243

    8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow until it rests on the windshield frame. 9. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). 3 understanding the features of your vehicle 241.

  • Page 244

    10. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel. Then, rotate it rearward and over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be clipped to the...

  • Page 245

    Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (4–bow) will aid in reaching the channel with the retainers. 12. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- po...

  • Page 246

    13. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window. 1 — incorrect insertion 2 — correct insertion 244 understanding the feat...

  • Page 247

    14. 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. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the velcro 威 along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side. 3 ...

  • Page 248

    15. 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. 16. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left ...

  • Page 249

    18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert- ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel. 3 understanding ...

  • Page 250

    21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to their secured position. Sunrider 姞 (two-door models) — if equipped caution! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior. Note: if you are going to be driving ...

  • Page 251

    Opening the sunrider 姞 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 3. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown. 3 understanding the features of ...

  • Page 252

    Note: the sunrider 威 latch on the door rail should not be activated for sunrider 威 use. If activated, the soft top must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels. 5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other side. 6. Reposition the su...

  • Page 253

    4. Hook the header latches to the loops on the wind- shield frame, close latches, and return the sun visors to their original positions. 5. Slide the plastic sleeve rearward over the sunrider 威 link. Sunrider 姞 (four-door models) — if equipped caution! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a...

  • Page 254

    3. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. 4. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. 252 understanding the features of your vehicle.

  • Page 255

    5. Fold the top so that the material forms a ⬙w⬙ as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. 6. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each strap will wrap around the side bow and velcro 威 to itself; use one strap on each side of the vehicle. Closing the sunrider 姞 pe...

  • Page 256

    Folding windshield the fold-down windshield and removable side bars on your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents. The windshield also provides some protection against weather, road debris and intrusion of small branches and other objects. Do not drive yo...

  • Page 257

    Warning! Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against personal injury: • do not drive your vehicle on-road with the wind- shield down. • do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is securely fastened, either up or down. • eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at all times ...

  • Page 258

    Note: to assist in properly reinstalling side bars, mark the original locations prior to removing. 2. Remove the two top hex bolts (13 mm), and the one side hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the trim (do not remove plastic corner trim, sun visor bolts, or sport bar covering). 3. Remove the sun visor....

  • Page 259

    Caution! Do not remove the head impact foam from the side bars, as damage to the foam may result. Note: store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping. 8. Remove the side bar assembly, and reattach the sport bar velcro 威 covering. 9. To safely store the ...

  • Page 260

    10. 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 the retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store them in the center console or securely behind the rear seat. Note: it may be necess...

  • Page 261

    Raising the windshield and replacing side bars 1. Raise the windshield. 2. Loosely attach the rear of the side bar to the sport bar. Refer to step 4 of “lowering windshield and removing side bars” earlier in this section. • reattach the sport bar velcro威 covering. 3. Attach the front of the side bar...

  • Page 262

    5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black round-headed torx 威 head screws (using a #40 torx威 head driver) on each side of the base of the windshield. 6. Reinstall the wiper arms. Rear window features — hard top only rear window wiper/washer — if equipped a rotary switch on the center...

  • Page 263

    Rotate the switch upward to the first detent posi- tion for rear wiper operation. Rotate the switch upward past the first detent to activate the rear washer. The washer pump and the wiper will continue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release, the wiper will cycle two to three times be...

  • Page 264

    Note: to prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating. Caution! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: (continued) caution! (continued) • use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive w...

  • Page 265: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 䡵 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 䡵 instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 269 䡵 compass and trip computer — if equipped . . 284 ▫ control buttons ...

  • Page 266

    ▫ elapsed time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 ▫ evic units selection (units in display) . . . . 297 ▫ system status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 ▫ personal settings (customer-programmable features) . . . . . . . 298 䡵 media center 230 (req) — am/fm stereo radi...

  • Page 267

    ▫ notes on playing mp3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 ▫ operation instructions - auxiliary mode . . . . 329 䡵 media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res+rsc). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 ▫ operating instructions — radio mode . . . . . 330 ▫ operation instructions — cd mode ...

  • Page 268

    䡵 cd/dvd disc maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 䡵 radio operation and mobile phones . . . . . . . 355 䡵 climate controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 ▫ manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . 355 ▫ automatic temperature control (atc) — if equipped . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 269

    Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 7 — climate controls 2 — instrument cluster 8 — power outlet 3 — radio 9 — lower switch bank 4 — assist handle 10 — power mirror switch — if equipped 5 — glove compartment 11 — horn 6 — power window switches 4 understanding your instrument panel 267.

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    Instrument cluster 268 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 271

    Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge the pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the on/run position. 2. Charging system light this light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first ...

  • Page 272

    7. Seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to on/ run, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains...

  • Page 273

    Or park lights are left on, the high beam indicator light will remain illuminated and a chime will sound. 11. Brake warning light this light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake...

  • Page 274

    Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with the anti-lock brake system (abs), are also equipped with el...

  • Page 275

    13. Air bag warning light this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to on/run. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. R...

  • Page 276

    17. Vehicle security light — if equipped this light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. 18. Temperature gauge the temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any readi...

  • Page 277

    Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer- ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “main- taining your vehicle”. Follow the warni...

  • Page 278

    Has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illum...

  • Page 279

    Tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the tpms to continue to function properly. Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped...

  • Page 280

    Vehicle odometer messages when the appropriate conditions exist, the following odometer messages will display: eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel saver indicator door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door ajar gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 281

    Caution! Continuous driving with the transmission tempera- ture “hotoil” warning message illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure. Warning! If the transmission temperature “hotoil” warn- ing message is illuminated and you continue operat- ing the vehicle, ...

  • Page 282

    Means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the trip odometer button on the ins...

  • Page 283

    Caution! Prolonged driving with the mil on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability. If the mil is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. Warning! A malfunctioning catalytic ...

  • Page 284

    • each time the ignition is turned to on/run, the esc system will be on, even if it was turned off previously. • the esc system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when esc becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the esc activation...

  • Page 285

    30. Electronic throttle control (etc) light this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is run- ning, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the ve...

  • Page 286

    Compass and trip computer — if equipped the compass/trip computer features a driver- interactive display (displays information on outside tem- perature, compass direction, and trip information). It is located on the lower left part of the cluster below the speedometer. Control buttons the compass/te...

  • Page 287

    Note: the system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings are not updated when the v...

  • Page 288

    • magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the center of the instrument panel. This is where the compass sensor is located. To set the variance start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector lever in the park position. Press and hold the reset button on the steering wheel (f...

  • Page 289

    3. Release the reset button, then press and hold again for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is displayed, with the cal indicator on continuously in the display. 4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle in one or more complete 360–degree circles, under 5 mph (8 km/h) in ...

  • Page 290

    Or to eco. Press and hold the right button while the odometer/trip odometer is displayed to reset. Trip a shows the total distance traveled for trip a since the last reset. Trip b shows the total distance traveled for trip b since the last reset. Eco (fuel saver indicator) — if equipped the eco indi...

  • Page 291

    This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The evic consists of the following: • compass heading (n, s, e, w, ne, nw, se, sw) • outside temperature (°f or °c) • eco display • fuel economy • miles/kilome...

  • Page 292

    The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: menu button press and release the menu button to advance the display to each of the evic main menu features or to return to the main menu from a sub-menu. Upon reaching the last item i...

  • Page 293

    Select button press and release the select button when prompted by the evic to reset main menu features with a reset capability or to change personal settings. Down button press and release the down button when prompted by the evic to step through stored system warning messages or personal settings ...

  • Page 294

    • doors ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in motion). • gate ajar (with vehicle graphic showing the liftgate/ back door open and a single chime ) • check gascap (refer to “adding fuel” in “starting and operating” for more details) • oil ...

  • Page 295

    Evic main menu to step to each main menu feature press and release the menu button once for each step. A step from the last item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list to be displayed. The following features are in the main menu: • compass, outside temperature, and eco display • a...

  • Page 296

    Note: the system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings are not updated when the v...

  • Page 297

    Manual compass calibration if the compass appears erratic and the “cal” indicator does not appear in the evic display, you must put the compass into the calibration mode manually as follows: 1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in park in order to enter the evic programming menus. 2. Press the...

  • Page 298

    Note: magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the instrument panel; this is where the compass sensor is located. To change the compass variance: 1. Turn the ignition switch run (it is not necessary to start the engine). 2. Press the menu button until personal settings (customer-progra...

  • Page 299

    Distance to empty (dte) shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. Dte cannot be reset. Note: significant c...

  • Page 300

    System status displays system ok if there are no active warning messages stored. Pressing and releasing the down button when system ok is displayed will do nothing. Displays system warnings present if there are active warning messages stored. Pressing and releasing the down button when system warnin...

  • Page 301

    Entry (rke) transmitter unlock button. When driver door 1st press is selected, you must press the rke transmitter unlock button twice to unlock the passen- ger’s doors. When all doors 1st press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the rke transmitter unlock button. To make...

  • Page 302

    Note: turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the brightness, refer to “lights” in “understanding the features of your vehicle”. Key off power delay when this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equi...

  • Page 303

    The evic. To make your selection, press and release the select button until “on” or “off” appears. Display fuel saver — if equipped the “eco” message is located in the compass / outside temperature / audio information / eco display. If display fuel saver is selected as on, only the eco message will ...

  • Page 304

    Operating instructions - radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Press the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume con...

  • Page 305

    If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “not equipped with uconnect phone” message will display on the radio screen. Phone button uconnect™ phone — if equipped press this button to operate the uconnect™ phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “uconnect™...

  • Page 306

    Info button press the info button for an rds station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a radio text message broadcast from an fm station (fm mode only). Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the directi...

  • Page 307

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Music type button pressing this button once will turn on the music type mode for five seconds. Pressing the music type button or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program for...

  • Page 308

    Program type 16-digit character display soft rhythm and blues soft r & b sports sports talk talk top 40 top 40 weather weather by pressing the seek button when the music type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected music type name. The music ty...

  • Page 309

    • dvd play options - selecting the dvd play options will display the following: • subtitle – repeatedly pressing select will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc (if equipped). • audio stream – repeatedly pressing select will switch to different audio langu...

  • Page 310

    Menu language — if equipped selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup dvd menu language (effective only if language supported by disc). If you want to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙ enter the four-digit country code using the tune/ scro...

  • Page 311

    Autoplay — if equipped when this is set to on and a dvd video is inserted, it will bypass the dvd menu screen and automatically play the movie. In some rare cases, the dvd player may not auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the menu button on the remote control to select desired title to pla...

  • Page 312

    Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory {12 am, 12 fm, and 12 satellite (if equipped) stations}. Disc button pressing the disc button will allow you to switch from am/fm modes to disc modes. Operation instructions - (disc mode for cd and mp3/wm...

  • Page 313

    Radio display will show ⬙loading disc⬙ when the disc is loading and “reading disc” when the radio is reading the disc. Caution! This cd player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the cd player mechanism. Eject button — ejecting compact disc(s) press the e...

  • Page 314

    Rw/ff (cd mode) press and hold ff (fast forward) and the cd player will begin to fast forward until ff is released, or rw or another cd button is pressed. The rw (rewind) button works in a similar manner. Am or fm button (cd mode) switches the radio into the am or fm radio mode. Notes on playing mp3...

  • Page 315

    Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal cd audio tracks and computer files (including mp3/ wma files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession ...

  • Page 316

    Id3 tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for id3 version 1 tags. Id3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. Mp3 pro files are not supported. Playback of mp3/wma files when a medium containing mp3/wma data is loaded, the radio chec...

  • Page 317

    Info button (disc mode for mp3/wma play) pressing the info button repeatedly will scroll through the following tag information: song title, artist, file name, and folder name (if available). Press the info button once more to return to ⬙elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the info button fo...

  • Page 318

    Time button (auxiliary mode) press the time button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds. Rw/ff (auxiliary mode) no function. Set button (auxiliary mode) no function. Operating instructions — voice command system (if equipped) f...

  • Page 319

    Dts™ ⬙dts™⬙ and ⬙dts™ 2.0⬙ are trademarks of digital the- ater systems, inc. Uconnect™ multimedia (satellite radio) — if equipped satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is sirius sa...

  • Page 320

    Using the tune/scroll control knob until sirius id is selected. Press the tune/scroll control knob and the sirius id number will display. The sirius id number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Selecting uconnect™ multimedia (satellite) mode pres...

  • Page 321

    Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next channel in satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without st...

  • Page 322

    By pressing the seek button when the music type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected music type name. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the music type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the prese...

  • Page 323

    Media center 730n/430/430n (rhr/rer/rbz/ rhb) cd/dvd/hdd/nav — if equipped note: the sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. Refer to your uconnect™ multimedia rhr, rer, rbz or rhb user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating instructions (voice command...

  • Page 324

    Operating instructions — radio mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on/run or acc position to operate the radio. Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Push the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume ...

  • Page 325

    4. Adjust the minutes using the right side tune/ scroll control knob. Press the tune/scroll control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the ...

  • Page 326

    Push the rotary tune/scroll control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Am/fm button press the buttons to select either am or fm mode. Set/rnd button — to set the pushbutton memory when you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the set/rnd button...

  • Page 327

    Operation instructions — cd mode for cd and mp3 audio play note: • the ignition switch must be in the on/run or acc position to operate the radio. • this radio is capable of playing compact discs (cd), recordable compact discs (cd-r), rewritable compact discs (cd-rw), compact discs with mp3 tracks a...

  • Page 328

    Eject button - ejecting a cd press the eject button to eject the cd. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the cd is not removed, the radio will reinsert the cd but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition off. Note: ...

  • Page 329

    Set/rnd button (random play button) press this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right seek button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the ...

  • Page 330

    • maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) • level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three- character extension) multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations...

  • Page 331

    Playlist files are not supported. Mp3 pro files are not supported. Playback of mp3 files when a medium containing mp3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the mp3 files. Loading time...

  • Page 332

    Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is off). Media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res+rsc) note: the radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. ...

  • Page 333

    Power switch/volume control (rotary) push the on/volume control knob to turn on the radio. Push the on/volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic volume control the electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the o...

  • Page 334

    If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “not equipped with uconnect phone” message will display on the radio screen. Time button press the time button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency. Clock setting procedure 1. Press and hold the ...

  • Page 335

    Rw/ff pressing the rw (rewind) or ff (fast forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either am or fm frequencies. Tune control turn the rotary tune/scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decre...

  • Page 336

    Or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast music type information. Toggle the music type button to select the following format types: program type 16-digit character display no progra...

  • Page 337

    By pressing the seek button when the music type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected music type name. The music type function only operates when in the fm mode. If a preset button is activated while in the music type (program type) mode, the...

  • Page 338

    You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: press the set/rnd button twice and set 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for set 1 and set 2 in both am and fm. This allows a total of 12 am and 12 fm stations to be stored i...

  • Page 339

    If you insert a disc with the ignition on and the radio on, the unit will switch from radio to cd mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. Caution! • this cd player will ac...

  • Page 340

    The current selection. Pressing and holding the seek button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in cd and mp3 modes. Time button press this button to change the display from a large cd playing time display to a small cd playing time display. Rw/ff press and hold ff (fast forward) and the ...

  • Page 341

    Supported medium formats (file systems) the medium formats supported by the radio are iso 9660 level 1 and level 2 and includes the joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than iso 9660 level 1 and level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play...

  • Page 342

    When using the mp3 encoder to compress audio data to an mp3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (vbr) are also supported. The majority of mp3 files use a 44.1 khz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or vbr bit rates. Mpe...

  • Page 343

    To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use cd-r media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “disc at once” option before writing to the disc. List button (cd mode for mp3 play) pressing the list button will bring up a list of all folders on the di...

  • Page 344

    Is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the aux audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Time button (auxiliary mode) press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is off). Uconnect™ multimedia (sate...

  • Page 345

    To access the esn/sid, refer to the following steps: esn/sid access with the ignition switch in the on/run or acc posi- tion and the radio on, press the setup button and scroll using the tune/scroll control knob until sirius id is selected. Press the tune/scroll control knob and the sirius id number...

  • Page 346

    Operating instructions - uconnect™ multimedia (satellite) mode note: the ignition switch must be in the on/run or acc position to operate the radio. Seek buttons press and release the seek buttons to search for the next channel in satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch...

  • Page 347

    Or turning the tune/scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Toggle the music type button again to select the music type. By pressing the seek button when the music type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same se...

  • Page 348

    Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 these buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 satellite stations). Operating instructions - uconnect™ phone (if equipped) refer to “uconnect™ phone” in “understanding...

  • Page 349

    Connecting the ipod 姞 or external usb device use the connection cable to connect an ipod 威 or external usb device to the vehicle’s usb/aux connector port which is located in the center console. Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s ipod 威/usb/mp3 control system (ipod威 ...

  • Page 350

    • the audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to play, browse, and list the ipod 威 contents. • the audio device battery charges when plugged into the usb/aux connector (if supported by the specific audio device) controlling the ipod 姞 or external usb device using radio buttons to get ...

  • Page 351

    • jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the rw button. Holding the rw button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track. • jump forward in the current track by pressing and holding the ff >> button. • a single press backward rw or forward ff >> will jump backwar...

  • Page 352

    Device, or press the vr button and say ⬙shuffle on⬙ or ⬙shuffle off⬙. If the rnd icon is showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is on. List or browse mode during play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below, will bring up list mode. List mode enables scrolling through the list...

  • Page 353

    • preset 6 – podcasts • pressing a preset button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • to exit list mode without selecting a track, press the same preset button again to go back to play mode . • list button: the list button will display t...

  • Page 354

    Bluetooth streaming audio (btsa) music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the uconnect™ phone system. Controlling btsa using radio buttons to get into the btsa mode, press either “aux” button on the radio or press the vr button and say “bluetooth streaming audio”. Play mode when switched to...

  • Page 355

    Steering wheel audio controls the remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pr...

  • Page 356

    The button located in the center of the left-hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. Cd player pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the cd. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning...

  • Page 357

    Note: if you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.E., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. Radio operation and mobile pho...

  • Page 358

    Blower control rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “o” (off) position. There are seven blower speeds. Temperature control rotate this control to regulate the te...

  • Page 359

    Panel air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Note: the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear. Bi-level air is directed through the p...

  • Page 360

    Conditioning (a/c) button is not pressed. This dehu- midifies the air to help dry the windshield. To improve fuel economy, use these modes only when necessary. Recirculation control pressing the recirculation control button will put the system in recirculation mode. This can be used when outside con...

  • Page 361

    Temperatures, while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures. Note: the air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. • max a/c for maximum cooling, turn on the a/c and recirculation buttons at the same time. • economy mode ...

  • Page 362

    Automatic operation the automatic temperature control system automati- cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Operation of the system is quite simple. 1. Turn the mode control knob (on the right) and the blower control knob ...

  • Page 363

    • if your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the a/c condenser located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduc...

  • Page 364

    362 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 365

    The operator can override the auto mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the mode control knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. • panel air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Note: the center in...

  • Page 366

    • air conditioner control press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation only. When the air conditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets selected with the mode control dial. Press this but- ton a second time to turn off the air conditionin...

  • Page 367

    • most of the time, when in automatic operation, you can temporarily put the system into recirculation mode by pressing the recirculation button. However, under certain conditions, while in automatic mode, the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When these conditions are present, and the re...

  • Page 368

    Window fogging interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to defrost. The defrost/floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Vehicle windows ten...

  • Page 369

    Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 4 understanding your instrument panel 367.

  • Page 371: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ▫ manual transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . 374 ▫ automatic transmission – if equipped . . . . . 374 ▫ normal starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 ▫ extreme cold weather (below –...

  • Page 372

    䡵 four–wheel drive operation (command-trac i 威 or rock-trac威) . . . . . . . . . . 392 ▫ operating instructions/precautions . . . . . . . 392 ▫ shift positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 ▫ shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395 䡵 trac-lok威 rear axle — if equ...

  • Page 373

    ▫ brake assist system (bas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 ▫ hill start assist (hsa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 ▫ electronic roll mitigation (erm) . . . . . . . . . 425 ▫ electronic stability control (esc) . . . . . . . . . 426 ▫ esc activation/malfunction indicator light and esc off indic...

  • Page 374

    ▫ replacement tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 䡵 tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 䡵 tire rotation recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 454 䡵 tire pressure monitor system (tpms) . . . . . . . 455 ▫ base system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 375

    ▫ trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) . . . . . . . . 474 ▫ trailer and tongue weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 ▫ towing requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 ▫ towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 䡵 recreational towing (behind motorhom...

  • Page 376

    Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to...

  • Page 377

    Normal starting note: normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. Turn the ignition switch to the start position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the lo...

  • Page 378

    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and, once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the ve...

  • Page 379

    If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15– second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, repeat the “normal starting” or “ex- treme cold weather” procedures. With tip start – automatic transmission only if the engine fails to start after you have followed the “n...

  • Page 380

    Warning! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt ac electrical cord could cause electrocution. Manual transmission — if equipped warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully a...

  • Page 381

    Shifting fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. You should always use first gear when starting from a standing position. Recommended vehicle shift speeds to utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel e...

  • Page 382

    Downshifting moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to resume speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to avoid overspeeding the en...

  • Page 383

    Manual transmission downshift speeds in mph (km/h) gear selec- tion 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 maxi- mum speed 80 (129) 70 (113) 50 (81) 30 (48) 15 (24) note: vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for 2h and 4h only, vehicle speeds in 4l would be signifi- cantly less. Reverse shifting ...

  • Page 384

    Automatic transmission — if equipped caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • shift into park only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • shift into or out of reverse only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine i...

  • Page 385

    Warning! (continued) • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others ...

  • Page 386

    Brake/transmission shift interlock system this vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (btsi) that holds the shift lever in the park position unless the brakes are applied. To move the shift lever out of the park position, the ignition switch must be turned to the on/run...

  • Page 387

    Gear ranges do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear range. Park this range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use park while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when le...

  • Page 388

    Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in park. Check by trying to move...

  • Page 389

    Warning! (continued) • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, and remove the ignition ke...

  • Page 390

    Caution! • before moving the shift lever out of park, you must turn the ignition switch from the lock/off position to the on/run position, and also press the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever could result. • do not race the engine when shifting from park or neutral into another gear ...

  • Page 391

    Warning! Do not coast in neutral and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Caution! Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any oth...

  • Page 392

    Transmission limp home mode transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, transmission limp home mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains in the current gear until the vehicle is brough...

  • Page 393

    Electronic range select (ers) operation the electronic range select (ers) shift control allows the driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift lever is in the drive position. For example, if you shift the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third g...

  • Page 394

    Overdrive operation the automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will automatically shift into the overdrive gear if the follow- ing conditions are present: • the shift lever is in the drive position, • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, ...

  • Page 395

    In the event that additional traction is required, the transfer case 4h and 4l positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accom- plished by simply moving the shift lever to one of these positions. The ...

  • Page 396

    Warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the n (neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case n (neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshaft from the powertrain, and will allow the ...

  • Page 397

    Speed. This range (4l) provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). The “4wd indicator light” (located in the instrument cluster) will illuminate when the transfer case is shifted into the 4l position. Note: when in 4w...

  • Page 398

    Warning! Failure to engage a position completely can cause transfer case damage or loss of power and vehicle control. You could have a collision. Do not drive the vehicle unless the transfer case is fully engaged. Trac-lok 姞 rear axle — if equipped the trac-lok 威 rear axle provides a constant drivin...

  • Page 399

    This feature will only activate when the following con- ditions are met: • key in ignition, vehicle in 4l (low) range. • vehicle speed should be 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. To activate the system, press the bottom of the axle lock switch once to lock the rear axle only (the “rear axle lock indicator l...

  • Page 400

    Electronic sway bar disconnect — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic discon- necting stabilizer/sway bar. This system allows greater front suspension travel in off-road situations. This system is controlled by the sway bar switch located on the instrument panel (to the left o...

  • Page 401

    When activation conditions are not met. The stabilizer/ sway bar should remain in on-road mode during normal driving conditions. Warning! Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard-surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h); you may lose control of the vehicle, which could result...

  • Page 402

    Warning! If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to on-road mode, vehicle stability is greatly reduced. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle over 18 mph (29 km/h). Driving faster than 18 mph (29 km/h) may cause loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury. Contact your loca...

  • Page 403

    2. Remove one bolt from the underside of the vehicle. 3. Remove the side step assembly. The basics of off-road driving you will encounter many types of terrain driving off- road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding. There are many types of surface conditions: hard-pack...

  • Page 404

    Your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases, there are no road signs, po...

  • Page 405

    Caution! Do not use 4l (low) range when operating the vehicle on dry pavement. Driveline hardware dam- age can result. Simultaneous brake and throttle operation many off-road driving conditions require the simultane- ous use of the brake and throttle (two-footed driving). When climbing rocks, logs, ...

  • Page 406

    Position to maintain your momentum. If you start to slow to a stop, try turning your steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and forth for additional traction. Mud holes pose an increased threat of vehicle damage and getting stuck. They are normally full of debris from previous vehicles ...

  • Page 407

    To safely recover the vehicle if something goes wrong. Keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel, bring the vehicle to a complete stop and then inch the vehicle forward until it makes contact with the object. Apply the throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and ease the vehicle up and...

  • Page 408

    Crossing a ravine, gully, ditch, washout or rut when crossing a ravine, gully, ditch, washout or a large rut, the angled approach is the key to maintaining your vehicle’s mobility. Approach these obstacles at a 45- degree angle and let each tire go through the obstacle independently. You need to use...

  • Page 409

    And place a few rocks under the tires so the weight is off of the high point when you let the vehicle down. You can also try rocking the vehicle or winching the vehicle off the object. Caution! Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects increases the risk of underbody damage. Hill climbing hil...

  • Page 410

    Slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you approach the crest of the hill, ease off the throttle and slowly proceed over the top. If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by turning the steering wheel no more than...

  • Page 411

    Driving across an incline if at all possible, avoid driving across an incline. If it is necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities. Driving across an incline places more weight on the downhill wheels, which increases the possibilities of a downhill slide or rollover. Make sure the surface has good tra...

  • Page 412

    Designated and approved. You should tread lightly and avoid damage to the environment. You should know your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if something goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested water into the engine air intake...

  • Page 413

    Muddy waters; check for hidden obstacles. Make sure you will not be intruding on any wildlife, and you can recover the vehicle if necessary. The key to a safe crossing is the water depth, current and bottom conditions. On soft bottoms, the vehicle will sink in, effectively increas- ing the water lev...

  • Page 414

    The slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle down- stream and out of control if the water is deep enough to push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body. Before you proceed, determine the speed of the current, the water’s depth, approach angle, bottom condition and if there are any obst...

  • Page 415

    • after extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. Warning! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. ...

  • Page 416

    System. This noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any way damage the steering system. Warning! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. Caution! Prolonged operation of the ...

  • Page 417

    If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further information. Parking brake before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking...

  • Page 418

    Note: • when the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “brake warning light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • this light only shows that ...

  • Page 419

    Warning! (continued) • do not leave the key in or near the vehicle. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision. • always fully apply the parking b...

  • Page 420

    Warning! Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The anti-lock brake system conducts a low speed self- test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If for any reason your foot is on the brake when the vehicle reach...

  • Page 421

    Warning! (continued) • the capabilities of an abs-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Caution! The anti-lock brake system is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference cau...

  • Page 422

    Warning! The anti-lock brake system (abs) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hicle, nor can they increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The abs cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very sl...

  • Page 423

    Reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the bas is deactivated. Warning! The brake assist system (bas) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road condit...

  • Page 424

    Warning! If the clutch pedal (manual transmission only) re- mains pressed during the application of the throttle, the hsa will disengage allowing the vehicle to roll down the incline. This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. To avoid this, do not apply throttle while pressing the...

  • Page 425

    Hsa on automatic transmission vehicles the system will work in reverse, and all forward gears on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in neutral. Hsa on manual transmission vehicles the system will work in reverse, forward gears, and...

  • Page 426

    Warning! (continued) • hsa is not a parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in park. • failure to follow these warnings may cause the vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle, object or p...

  • Page 427

    7. If the sequence was completed properly, the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” will blink sev- eral times to confirm hsa is off. Steps 1-7 must be completed within 90 seconds to turn off hsa. Repeat steps 1-7 to re-enable hsa functionality. Electronic roll mitigation (erm) this system a...

  • Page 428

    Warning! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road conditions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. Electronic roll miti- gation (erm) cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or ...

  • Page 429

    Accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road con- ditions. Warning! Electronic stability control (esc) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailin...

  • Page 430

    Partial off this mode is entered by momentarily pressing the esc off switch. When in ⬙partial off⬙ mode, the tcs portion of esc has been disabled and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” will be illuminated. All other stability features of esc function normally. This mode is intended to ...

  • Page 431

    Warning! With the esc switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by esc and erm are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the esc and erm systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “full off” esc mode is intended for off-road use only. 4l range (4wd models) es...

  • Page 432

    Warning! With the esc switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by esc and erm are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the esc and erm systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “full off” mode is intended for off- road use only. Esc activation/malfunction ...

  • Page 433

    • each time the ignition is turned on, the esc system will be on even if it was turned off previously. • the esc system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when esc becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the esc activation. The “e...

  • Page 434

    Hill descent control (hdc) – if equipped hdc is only intended for low speed off-road driving. Hdc maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in off-road driving conditions by applying the brakes when necessary. The symbol indicates the status of the hill descent control (hdc) feature. The lamp w...

  • Page 435

    Enabling hdc 1. Shift the transfer case into 4wd low range. Refer to “four-wheel drive operation” in “starting and operat- ing” for further information. 2. Press the “hill descent” button. The “hill descent control indicator light” in the instrument cluster will turn on solid. Note: if the transfer ...

  • Page 436

    Note: • p (passenger) - metric tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards. P-metric tires have the letter “p” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: p215/65r15 95h. • european-metric tire sizing is based on european design standards. Tires designed to this standard ha...

  • Page 437

    Tire sizing chart example: size designation: p = passenger car tire size based on u.S. Design standards ⴖ....Blank....ⴖ = passenger car tire based on european design standards lt = light truck tire based on u.S. Design standards t or s = temporary compact spare tire 31 = overall diameter in inches (...

  • Page 438

    Example: service description: 95 = load index — a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry h = speed symbol — a symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — the maximum speed corres...

  • Page 439

    Tire identification number (tin) the tin may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full tin, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the tin on the outboard side of...

  • Page 440

    Tire terminology and definitions term definition b-pillar the vehicle b-pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or ...

  • Page 441

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire placard location tire placard location (two-door models) tire placard location (four-door models) 5 starting and operating 439.

  • Page 442

    Tire and loading information placard this placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loa...

  • Page 443

    Note: under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (gawrs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on gawrs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “vehicle loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your ...

  • Page 444

    4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “xxx” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 ...

  • Page 445

    Starting and operating 443.

  • Page 446

    Warning! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. Tires — general information tire pressure proper tire inflation pressur...

  • Page 447

    Economy improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption. Rid...

  • Page 448

    Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kpa) per 12° f (7° c) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the winter. Example: if garage temperature = 68° f (20° c) and the outside temperature = 32° f (0° c) then the cold tire infla...

  • Page 449

    Radial-ply tires warning! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause a collision. Al- ways use radial tires in sets of four. Never combine them with other types of tires. Cuts and punctures in radial tire...

  • Page 450

    Compact spare tire – if equipped the compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the tire and loading information placard located on the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall ...

  • Page 451

    Your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Limited-use spare – if equipped the limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited-use spare whe...

  • Page 452

    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no...

  • Page 453

    Life of tire the service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • driving style • tire pressure • distance driven warning! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result...

  • Page 454

    It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the original wheels. It is recommended you contact your original e...

  • Page 455

    Warning! (continued) • failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. Caution! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. Tire chains tire c...

  • Page 456

    Caution! (continued) • drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- ment. • observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on the method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for use. Always...

  • Page 457

    Refer to the “maintenance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following d...

  • Page 458

    The tpms will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason, including low temperature effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. The tpms will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the conditi...

  • Page 459

    Caution! • the tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. The tpms pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replace- ment equipment that is not of the same size, type, and...

  • Page 460

    • seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the tpms will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses wireless technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each w...

  • Page 461

    Extinguish once the updated tire pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. The “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and will remain on solid when a system fault i...

  • Page 462

    The tpms will not be able to monitor the tire pressure. If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will turn on. After driving t...

  • Page 463

    Fuel requirements all engines are designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us- ing high quality unleaded “regular” gaso- line having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit ...

  • Page 464

    Gasoline/oxygenate blends some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. Caution! Do not use gasoline containing methanol or gaso- line containing more than 10% ethanol. Use of these blends may result in start...

  • Page 465

    • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory more extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to e-85 fuel. Mmt in gasoline mmt is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- ber. Gasoline blend...

  • Page 466

    Fuel system cautions caution! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • the use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by fed- eral law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, and damage the emission control system. • an out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition...

  • Page 467

    Carbon monoxide warnings warning! Carbon monoxide (co) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such ...

  • Page 468

    Adding fuel fuel filler cap (gas cap) the gas cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is the correct one for this vehicle. Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fu...

  • Page 469

    Warning! • never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled. • never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and may cause the mil to turn on. • a fire may result if gaso...

  • Page 470

    Vehicle loading certification label as required by national highway traffic safety admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or b-pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle...

  • Page 471

    Components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- hicle’s gvwr. Tire size the tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim size this is...

  • Page 472

    Heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way the brakes operate. Caution! Do not load your vehicle any heavier ...

  • Page 473

    Gross trailer weight (gtw) the gtw is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recommended way to measure gtw is to put your fully-loaded trailer on...

  • Page 474

    Trailer sway control – if equipped the trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue. It typically provides adjustable friction associ- ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any un- wanted trailer swaying motions while traveli...

  • Page 475

    Warning! (continued) • weight-distributing hitch systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational vehicle dealer for addi- tional information. Trailer hitch classification the following chart provides the industry s...

  • Page 476

    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ transmission axle model gcwr (gross combined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6...

  • Page 477

    Engine/ transmission axle model gcwr (gross combined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l/ automatic 3.73 two–door sahara model (4wd) 6,454 lbs (2 927 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.6l/manual 4.10 2–door rubicon ...

  • Page 478

    Engine/ transmission axle model gcwr (gross combined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l/manual 3.21 four–door sahara model (4wd) 5,782 lbs (2 623 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 3.6l/manual 3.73 four–door sahara m...

  • Page 479

    Engine/ transmission axle model gcwr (gross combined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l/manual 4.10 four–door rubicon model (4wd) 8,406 lbs (3 813 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.6l/ automatic 4.10 four–door ...

  • Page 480

    Trailer and tongue weight always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the gross trailer weight (gtw) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side-to-s...

  • Page 481

    Note: remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “tire safety information/tire and loading informa...

  • Page 482

    Warning! (continued) • make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision. •...

  • Page 483

    Warning! (continued) 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (this requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing requirements – tires − proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the saf...

  • Page 484

    − trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to...

  • Page 485

    The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustration. Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. If using a manual tra...

  • Page 486

    The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you regularly tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to “mainte- nance schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Note: check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. Electronic speed co...

  • Page 487

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground four-wheel drive models flat tow none see instructions • automatic transmission in park • manual transmission in gear (not in neutral (n) • transfer case in neutral (n) • to...

  • Page 488

    Recreational towing – four-wheel drive models note: the transfer case must be shifted into neu- tral (n), automatic transmission must be shifted into park, and manual transmission must be placed in gear (not in neutral) for recreational towing. Caution! • front or rear wheel lifts should not be used...

  • Page 489

    Shifting into neutral (n) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. Warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the neutral (n) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case neut...

  • Page 490

    8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in drive or manual transmission in first gear. 10. Turn off the engine and leave the ignition switch in the unlocke...

  • Page 491

    6. Press and hold the brake pedal. 7. Shift the transmission into neutral. 8. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. Note: when shifting out of transfer case neutral (n), turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash. 9. Shift the automatic transmission into park, or pla...

  • Page 493: Contents

    What to do in emergencies contents 䡵 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 䡵 if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 䡵 jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 ▫ jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494 ▫ spare tire...

  • Page 494

    Hazard warning flashers the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. Press the switch to turn on the hazard warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. ...

  • Page 495

    Note: there are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: • if your air conditioner (a/c) is on, turn it off. The a/c system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the a/c off can help remove this heat. • you can also turn the temperature control to maximum he...

  • Page 496

    Warning! (continued) • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be ra...

  • Page 497

    Note: if you have added aftermarket accessories to the spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare tire. Preparations for jacking 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Warning! Do not attempt to change a tir...

  • Page 498

    Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • turn on the hazard warning flasher. • block the ...

  • Page 499

    Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the jacking instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while...

  • Page 500

    5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle till the tire is raised from the surface of the road. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. It could slip ...

  • Page 501

    8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left, and remove the jack. 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 n·m). If in d...

  • Page 502

    3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of e...

  • Page 503

    Preparations for jump-start the battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of the engine compartment, behind the power distribution center. Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injur...

  • Page 504

    3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is off. Warning! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. Jump-start...

  • Page 505

    Warning! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then st...

  • Page 506

    Freeing a stuck vehicle if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between drive and reverse (with automatic transmission) or 1st gear and ...

  • Page 507

    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously w...

  • Page 508

    Shift lever override if a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition to the on/run position without starting the engine (engine off)....

  • Page 509

    Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans- mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “recreational towing” in the “starting and operating” section. Towin...

  • Page 510

    If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition must be in the on/run position, not the acc position. If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “shift lever override” in “what to do in emergencies” for instruc- tions on shifting the automatic transmi...

  • Page 511

    Four–wheel drive models the manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels off the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly. If flatbed equipment is not available and the transfer case is operable, the...

  • Page 513: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.6l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 䡵 onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . 514 ▫ loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . 514 䡵 emissions inspection and maintenance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 514

    ▫ brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533 ▫ automatic transmission – if equipped . . . . . 535 ▫ hydraulic clutch fluid – manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538 ▫ manual transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . 538 ▫ transfer case . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 515

    Engine compartment — 3.6l 1 — integrated power module (fuses) 6 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — battery 7 — engine coolant reservoir 3 — engine oil dipstick 8 — air cleaner filter 4 — engine oil fill 9 — coolant pressure cap 5 — brake fluid reservoir 10 — power steering fluid reservoir 7 maintaining yo...

  • Page 516

    Onboard diagnostic system — obd ii your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called obd ii. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide ex...

  • Page 517

    The message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob- lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the mil. Resolving the problem will turn the mil off. Emissions inspection and maintenance programs in some localities, it may be a le...

  • Page 518

    4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: a. The mil will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s obd ii system is not ready and you should not proceed to the i/m...

  • Page 519

    Dealer service your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these service manuals before attempting...

  • Page 520

    Caution! (continued) • your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or ...

  • Page 521

    Engine oil selection for best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are api cer- tified and meet the requirements of chrysler material standard ms-6395. American petroleum institute (api) engine oil id...

  • Page 522

    Synthetic engine oils synthetic engine oils can be used if the recommended oil quality requirements are met, and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Materials added to engine oils do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak detection dyes, to you...

  • Page 523

    Warning! The air cleaner can provide protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless it is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result i...

  • Page 524

    Caution! • it is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi- tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should b...

  • Page 525

    Warning! • use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Re...

  • Page 526

    Hood latching components to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small amount of...

  • Page 527

    Some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades; this will help blade perfor- mance. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating informa...

  • Page 528

    Warning! • exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing co, refer to “safety tips/exhaust gas” in “things to know before starting your vehicle” for further...

  • Page 529

    Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage. Note: intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in c...

  • Page 530

    Cooling system warning! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiat...

  • Page 531

    Cooling system – drain, flush, and refill if the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of the old engine coolant ...

  • Page 532

    Caution! (continued) • this vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant (anti- freeze). Use of propylene glycol base engine cool- ant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding engine coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) t...

  • Page 533

    Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. Note: mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze...

  • Page 534

    To remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. Engine coolant level the coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine idling, and war...

  • Page 535

    Engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. • if frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are required, or if the level in the recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should ...

  • Page 536

    Power disc brakes disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several hard stops during the break-in period are recommended to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material. Brake master cylinder the fluid level in the master cylinders should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. If ...

  • Page 537

    Warning! (continued) • to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lowe...

  • Page 538

    Caution! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s recommended fluid will require more frequent fluid and filter changes....

  • Page 539

    3. Fully apply the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- tion ending with the shift lever in park. 5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated. 6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level should be bet...

  • Page 540

    Normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains engaged in the dipstick tube. Hydraulic clutch fluid – manual transmission the clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segregated volume of fluid within the brake system master cylinder reserv...

  • Page 541

    Transfer case fluid level check the fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole (a) when the vehicle is in a level position. Adding fluid fluid should be added only at filler hole until fluid begins to run out of the hole. Drain first remove the fill plug (b), then the drain plug (c). ...

  • Page 542

    Fluid level. Refer to “fluids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “maintaining your vehicle” for further informa- tion. Fluid level check lubricant should be at the bottom edge of the oil fill hole. Adding fluid add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level specified above. Selection of l...

  • Page 543

    • insects, tree sap and tar. • salt in the air near sea-coast localities. • atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. • bird droppings. Washing • wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using mopar 威 car wash or equiva- lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panel...

  • Page 544

    Special care • if you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. • it is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels and tailgate are kept clear and open. • if you detect any stone chips or scratc...

  • Page 545

    Caution! Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel’s protective finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro- tective finish. Only mopar 威 whe...

  • Page 546

    Equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements. When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror. Cleaning plastic instrument cluster lenses the lense...

  • Page 547

    • avoid leaving your vehicle unattended with the top down, as exposure to sun or rain may damage interior trim. • do not use harsh cleaners or bleaching agents on top material, as damage may result. • do not allow any vinyl cleaner to run down and dry on the paint, leaving a streak. • after cleaning...

  • Page 548

    Caution! (continued) • it is recommended that the top be free of water prior to opening it. Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior. • use care when washing the vehicle, water pressure directed at the weather str...

  • Page 549

    3. Always rinse thoroughly with cold water, then wipe with a soft and slightly moist, clean cloth. 4. When removing frost, snow or ice, never use a scraper or de-icing chemicals. Use warm water only if you must clean the window quickly. 5. Debris (sand, mud/dirt, dust, or salt) from off-road driving...

  • Page 550

    Fuses totally integrated power module the totally integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identi- fies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Cavity cartridge fuse mini fus...

  • Page 551

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j9 40 amp green pzev sec motor/flex fuel j10 30 amp pink headlamp wash relay/manifold tuning valve j11 30 amp pink sway bar j12 30 amp pink rear blower motor/ radiator fan j13 60 amp yellow ignition off draw (iod) – main j14 40 amp green rear defroster j15...

  • Page 552

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m3 20 amp yellow frt/rear axle locker relay m4 — — m5 25 amp natural power inverter – if equipped m6 20 amp yellow power outlet #1/rain sensor m7 20 amp yellow power outlet #2 (batt/acc se- lect) m8 20 amp yellow front heated seat m9 20 amp yellow rear hea...

  • Page 553

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m13 20 amp yellow ignition off draw – cabin compartment node, wireless con- trol module, siren, multifunction control switch m14 20 amp yellow trailer tow (export only) m15 20 amp yellow climate control sys- tem, rear view mir- ror, cabin compart- ment nod...

  • Page 554

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m24 25 amp natural rear wiper m25 20 amp yellow fuel pump, diesel lift pump – export only m26 10 amp red power window switch, driver window switch m27 10 amp red ignition switch feed, wireless module m28 10 amp red powertrain control module m29 10 amp red ...

  • Page 555

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m37 10 amp red anti-lock brake system, electronic stability control, stop lamp switch, fuel pump relay m38 25 amp natural lock/unlock motors caution! • when installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly pos...

  • Page 556

    • anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.E., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage w...

  • Page 557

    Bulb replacement note: lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process. Headlamp 1. Open hood and support u...

  • Page 558

    Front park/turn signal 1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove. 2. Pull the bottom of the grille away starting at one side and working toward the other. 3. Turn the socket assembly 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove from housing. Pull the b...

  • Page 559

    Rear tail, stop, turn signal, and backup lamp 1. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the tail light housing to the body. Do not remove the outer screws at any time. 2. Separate the housing from the body by pushing the lamp inboard while pulling the lamp away from the body. 3. Rotate the appropri...

  • Page 560

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) — two door models 18.6 gallons 70 liters fuel (approximate) — four door models 22.5 gallons 85 liters engine oil with filter 3.6 liter engine 6 quarts 5.6 liters cooling system * 3.6 liter engine (mopar 威 antifreeze/engine coolant 5 year/100,000 mile f...

  • Page 561

    Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant mopar 威 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equivalent. Engine oil use api certified sae 5w-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of chrysl...

  • Page 562

    Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission – if equipped mopar 威 atf+4威 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 威 product. Manual transmission – if equipped mopar 威 manual transmission lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re- quirements of chrysler m...

  • Page 563: Maintenance Schedules

    Maintenance schedules contents 䡵 maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 ▫ required maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . 564 8 m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s.

  • Page 564

    Maintenance schedule the scheduled maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main- tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating condition...

  • Page 565

    • under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which- ever comes first. Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched- uled oil change is performed by someone other than your dealer...

  • Page 566

    Once a month • check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed. • check all lights and other electri...

  • Page 567

    8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 8,000 miles (13 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary. O...

  • Page 568

    24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 24,000 miles (39 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary...

  • Page 569

    40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 40,000 miles (65 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary...

  • Page 570

    56,000 miles (91,000 km) or 42 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary...

  • Page 571

    64,000 miles (104,000 km) or 48 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessa...

  • Page 572

    72,000 miles (117,000 km) or 54 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 72,000 miles (117 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessa...

  • Page 573

    88,000 miles (143,000 km) or 66 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessa...

  • Page 574

    96,000 miles (156,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessa...

  • Page 575

    104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 78 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if neces...

  • Page 576

    120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 90 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if neces...

  • Page 577

    128,000 miles (208,000 km) or 96 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 128,000 miles (208 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if neces...

  • Page 578

    144,000 miles (234,000 km) or 108 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 144,000 miles (234 000 km). ❏ inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if nece...

  • Page 579

    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. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. • failure to properly inspect and mai...

  • Page 581: Contents

    If you need consumer assistance contents 䡵 suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 ▫ prepare for the appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 581 ▫ prepare a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 ▫ be reasonable with r...

  • Page 582

    䡵 department of transportation uniform tire quality grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587 ▫ treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587 ▫ traction grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587 ▫ temperature grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58...

  • Page 583

    Suggestions for obtaining service for your vehicle prepare for the appointment if you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager. ...

  • Page 584

    This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • if for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • if ...

  • Page 585

    Customer assistance for the hearing or speech impaired (tdd/tty) to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special tdd (telecommuni- cation devices for the deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a tdd...

  • Page 586

    We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to reso...

  • Page 587

    If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. T...

  • Page 588

    • service manuals these comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing chrysler group llc vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or...

  • Page 589

    Department of transportation uniform tire quality grades the following tire grading categories were established by the national highway traffic safety administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle....

  • Page 590

    Temperature grades the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the mater...

  • Page 591: Index

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  • Page 592

    Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . 272,417 adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 530 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 air cleaner, engine (engine air cleaner filter) . . . 520 air conditioner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 593

    Auxiliary electrical outlet (power outlet) . . . . . . 162 auxiliary power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 axle lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521 keyless transmitter replacemen...

  • Page 594

    Child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,74,78,81 child restraint tether anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,78 child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 cleaning wheels . . . . ....

  • Page 595

    Defroster, rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 defroster, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,357,363 delay (intermittent) wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 diagnostic system, onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514 dimmer switch, headlight . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 596

    Emergency, in case of jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 tow hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 emission control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 515 engine air cleaner . . ....

  • Page 597

    Filters air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 finish care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541 flashers hazard warning . ...

  • Page 598

    Fuel system caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464,466 fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548 gas cap (fuel filler cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 466,467,514 gasoline (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 gasoline, reformulated . . ....

  • Page 599

    Hitches trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 holder, cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 hydraulic clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538 ignition . . . . . . ...

  • Page 600

    Lane change and turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 lap belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 lap/shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 latch (lower anchors and tether...

  • Page 601

    Lights on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 low fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 rear servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 602

    Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 mini-trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,284,293 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 electric powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 electric remote . . . . . ....

  • Page 603

    Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 overdrive off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 overheating, engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274,492 owner’s manual (operator manual) ...

  • Page 604

    Rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 recorder, event data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 recreational towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 shifting into transfer case neutral (n) . . . . . 487 shifting out of transfer case neutral (n) ...

  • Page 605

    Child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,72,81 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 606

    Shoulder belt upper anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 side window demisters (defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 366 signals, turn . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 607

    Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 temperature control, automatic (atc) . . . . . . . . 359 temperature gauge, engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . 274 tether anchor, child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 theft system arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 608

    Disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474 towing assistance . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 609

    Untwisting procedure, seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 upholstery care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543 vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 variance, compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285,295 vehicle certification label . ....

  • Page 610

    Installation of radio transmitting equipment special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be obser...

  • Page 611

    Chrysler group llc 12jk72-126-ac 3rd edition printed in u.S.A..