1. DL manuals
  2. Jeep
  3. Automobile
  4. 2015 Wrangler
  5. User Manual

Jeep 2015 Wrangler User Manual

Other manuals for 2015 Wrangler: Owner's Manual, Operating Information Manual

Summary of 2015 Wrangler

  • Page 1

    User guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual and warranty booklet by visiting: www.Jeep.Com/en/owners/manuals or www.Jeep.Com/en/warranty (u.S.); www.Owners.Mopar.Ca/en (canada). Jeep.Com (u.S.) jeep.Ca (canada) jeep® and wrangler are registered trademarks of fca us llc. 15jk72-9...

  • Page 2: Important:

    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, ...

  • Page 3

    Introduction/welcome welcome from fca us llc . . . . . . . 3 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . 8 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 vehicle security alarm ...

  • Page 4

    Frequently asked questions frequently asked questions . . . 151 index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 table of contents 2.

  • Page 5

    Welcome from fca us llc congratulations on selecting your new fca us llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen- tials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new fca us llc vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver'...

  • Page 6

    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca canada inc. Used in substitution (excluding legal lines). Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serio...

  • Page 7

    Rollover warning use of aftermarket products (electronics) the use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, mp3 players, gps systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including keyless enter-n-go™ and remote start range. If you are experiencing difficulties w...

  • Page 8

    Driver cockpit 1. Turn signal/lights lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 30 2. Instrument cluster pg. 8 3. Wiper/washer lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 31 4. Audio system pg. 52 5. Power windows 6. Glove compartment 7. Climate controls pg. 34 controls at a glance 6.

  • Page 9

    8. Switch panel • heated seats pg. 29 • hazard warning light • electronic stability control (esc) off pg. 115 9. Shift lever 10. Speed control pg. 32 11. Ignition switch 12. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 100 13. Door locks controls at a glance 7.

  • Page 10

    Instrument cluster 1. Fuel filler door location 2. Fuel gauge 3. Speedometer (see page 112 for instrument cluster warning lights.) controls at a glance 8.

  • Page 11

    4. Tachometer 5. Engine temperature gauge (see page 117 for instrument cluster indicator lights.) controls at a glance 9.

  • Page 12

    Key fob locking and unlocking the doors/swing gate • push the lock button once to lock all the doors and swing gate. Push the unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and swing gate. • all doors can be programmed to un- lock on the fir...

  • Page 13

    Remote start • push the remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the remote start button a third time shuts the engine off. • to drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the on/run position. • with remote start, the engine wil...

  • Page 14

    To disarm the system: push the key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to the on/run position. The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described armin...

  • Page 15

    2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #t50 torx head driver). Note: the hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor. 3. Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instrument panel by pushing the tab at t...

  • Page 16

    Rear door removal (four-door models) warning! Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use during off-road operation only. Note: hinge pin can break if overtightened during door reinstall (max t...

  • Page 17

    4. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of the b-pillar. 5. Unplug the wiring harness connector. Note: squeeze the tab on the base of the connector. This will unlock the connector tab, allowing the harness to be disconnected. 6. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. 7. With the door open,...

  • Page 18

    Seat belt pretensioner • the front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. • a deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. Warning! • in a collision, you and your passenger...

  • Page 19

    Advanced front air bags • this vehicle has advanced front air bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The advanced front air bags will not deploy in every type of collision. • advanced front air bags are designed to provide additional protecti...

  • Page 20

    • do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. • if it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer. • refer to “supplemental restrain...

  • Page 21

    Latch – lower anchors and tethers for children (four door models) • your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. • the rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear cent...

  • Page 22

    Locating tether anchorages • in addition, there are tether strap anchors located behind each rear seatback, near the floor. Center seat latch (two-door models) warning! This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center lower latch anchorages to install a child seat in the c...

  • Page 23

    4. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 5. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt pat...

  • Page 24

    Installing the top tether strap (with either lower anchors or vehicle seat belt): when installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt. Teth...

  • Page 25

    Warning! • in a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured ...

  • Page 26

    Warning! • a loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment. • all the head restraints must be reinstalled in the vehicle to p...

  • Page 27

    Front seats manual seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the de- sired position. Then, using body pres- sure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat ad- justers have l...

  • Page 28

    Driver’s and passenger easy entry seats (two-door) • push the lever on the seatback rear- ward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to tilt the entire seat forward. • to return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks. Push the seat rearward until the track locks. Note:...

  • Page 29

    Rear seats folding rear seat • be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. To fold the rear seat — 2 door model • lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward. • slowly flip the entire seat forward. To rai...

  • Page 30

    Tilt steering column the tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • 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 upward on the lever to lock the column firm...

  • Page 31

    Heated seats front heated seats • the controls for front heated seats are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel (below the heater/air conditioning controls). • push the switch once to select high- level heating. Push the switch a sec- ond time to select low-level heating. Push the s...

  • Page 32

    Engine break-in recommendations a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While crui...

  • Page 33

    • rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on. • rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headl...

  • Page 34

    Mist • pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired. Note: the mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid. Rear wiper wiper op...

  • Page 35

    The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “understanding your instrument panel” in the owner’s manual dvd for more information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h): u.S. Speed (mp...

  • Page 36

    Manual climate controls air recirculation use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. Recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes. Heated mirrors the mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. ...

  • Page 37

    Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation • turn the mode and blower controls to the auto position. • select the desired temperature by rotating the temperature control. • the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air conditioning (a/c) • if the air conditioning butt...

  • Page 38

    Sunrider® and soft top two door sunrider® open follow these simple steps to open the sunrider ® feature. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 3. Make sure to slide the plastic sleeves forward to unlock the sunrider ® lin...

  • Page 39

    4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown. 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 sun visors. Note: if you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h)...

  • Page 40

    Two door soft top down follow these simple steps to lower the two door soft top. 1. Remove the side and back windows. 2. Remove rear corner panels. 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. Step 1 step 3 operating your vehicle 38.

  • Page 41

    4. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over the sunrider ® link to lock in the link (sunrider ® models only). 5. Release the sunrider ® latch (both sides). Step 4 step 5 operating your vehicle 39.

  • Page 42

    6. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Note: ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. • to raise the soft top, perform the above steps in the opposite order. Four door sunrider® down follow these simple steps to open the sunrider ® feature. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors t...

  • Page 43

    3. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. 4. Fold the top so that the material forms a "w" as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. Step 3 step 4 operating your vehicle 41.

  • Page 44

    5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. 6. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each strap will wrap around the side bow and velcro ® to itself; use one strap on each side of the vehicle. Note: • failure to fold the fab...

  • Page 45

    Four door soft top down follow these simple steps to lower the four door soft top. 1. Remove the side and back windows. 2. Remove rear corner panels. 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. Step 1 step 3 operating your vehicle 43.

  • Page 46

    4. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. 5. Fold the top so that the material forms a "w" as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. Step 4 step 5 operating your vehicle 44.

  • Page 47

    6. Release sunrider ® latch (both sides). Step 6 step 6 operating your vehicle 45.

  • Page 48

    7. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Note: ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. • to raise the soft top, perform the above steps in the opposite order. Caution! • do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Window scratches and wax buildup may result. • do no...

  • Page 49

    Hard top and freedom top® freedom top® removal follow these simple steps to remove the front panels. 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side. 2. Turn the rear fasteners (knobs) (located on the overhead speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can be removed. 3. Turn the center l...

  • Page 50

    4. Turn the rear l-shaped lock (located above the shoulder belt anchorage). 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. Note: • the left panel must be removed before remo...

  • Page 51

    Hard top removal follow these simple steps to remove the hard top. 1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “front panel(s) removal” above. 2. Open both doors. 3. Remove the two torx ® head screws that secure the hard top at the b-pillar (near the top of the door) using a #40 torx ® head driver (four–d...

  • Page 52

    Caution! • the front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interior. • the hard top assembly must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interior. • th...

  • Page 53

    • the soft top was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only. Note: the soft top and the hard top are to be used independently. • refer to the understanding the features of your vehicle section of your vehicle's owner's manual on the dvd for further details. Wind buffeting wind buffeting c...

  • Page 54

    Your vehicle's sound system 1. Uconnect ® voice command button pg. 97 2. Uconnect ® phone button pg. 93 3. Steering wheel audio controls (left) pg. 92 4. Volume knob/on button 5. Eject button electronics 52.

  • Page 55

    6. Steering wheel audio controls (right) pg. 92 7. Uconnect ® radio pg. 54 8. Tune/scroll knob/browse/enter button 9. Audio jack pg. 92 10. Usb port (inside console) pg. 92 electronics 53.

  • Page 56

    Uconnect® 130 note: • your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience for you and your passengers. • some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Uconnect® 130 1 — cd eject button 2 — seek ...

  • Page 57

    Clock setting 1. Push and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to set the hours. 3. Push the tune/scroll control knob until the minutes begin to blink. 4. Turn the tune/scroll control knob to set the minutes. 5. Push the tune/scroll control knob to save th...

  • Page 58

    Cd/disc operation seek up/down buttons • push to seek through cd tracks. • hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping. Set/rnd or rnd (depending on radio) button (random play) • push this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. • this feature plays the selections on the cd ...

  • Page 59

    Uconnect® 130 with siriusxm satellite radio note: • your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect ® voice command and uconnect ® phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, push the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see ...

  • Page 60

    • your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock setting 1. Push and hold the time button until the hours bli...

  • Page 61

    Setup button • pushing the setup button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode. • turn the tune/scroll control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the audio/select button to select an entry and make changes. Siriusxm satellite radio siriusxm services requi...

  • Page 62

    • pushing the aux button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons, not the buttons on the radio. However, ...

  • Page 63

    Note: • your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect ® voice command and uconnect ® phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, push the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “uconnect pho...

  • Page 64

    Music type note: the music type function only operates when in fm mode. • push the music type button to activate this mode. Push the music type button again or turn the tune/scroll control knob to select the desired music type (adult hits, country, jazz, oldies, rock, etc.). • once a music type is c...

  • Page 65

    How to load multiple cds/dvds • push the load button and then push the button with the corresponding number (1–6) where the cd is being loaded. The radio will display “please wait” and prompt when to “insert disc.” • after the radio displays “insert disc,” insert the cd into the player. The radio di...

  • Page 66

    Uconnect® 430/430n note: • your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect ® voice command and uconnect ® phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, push the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio st...

  • Page 67

    4. To adjust the minutes, press either the “minute forward” or “minute backward” button on the touchscreen. 5. To save the new time setting, press the screen where the word “save” is displayed. Menu • push the menu button on the faceplate to access the system setup menu and the my files menu. • push...

  • Page 68

    Radio operation • to access radio mode, push the radio button on the left side of the faceplate, then press the “am,” “fm” or “sat” button on the touchscreen to select the band. Seek up/seek down • press the “seek up” or “seek down” buttons on the touchscreen to seek through radio stations in am, fm...

  • Page 69

    • find the station to store by either pressing the “seek up” or “seek down” buttons on the touchscreen, pressing the “scan” button on the touchscreen, or by using the “direct tune” button on the touchscreen. • once the desired station is found, press and hold one of the “presets” buttons on the touc...

  • Page 70

    • push the media button on the faceplate to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by pressing the “hdd,” “disc” or “aux” media source button on the touchscreen. Note: your touchscreen radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something i...

  • Page 71

    • before using the hdd mode, you will need to copy songs and pictures to the internal hard drive. Songs and pictures can be added to the hard drive by using a cd or usb device (e.G. Thumb drive or memory stick). Note: • hdd supports only .Jpg/jpeg formats for photos. • wma/mp3 files and selective so...

  • Page 72

    Copying pictures to the hdd • insert either a cd or a usb device containing your pictures in jpeg format. • push the my files button on the faceplate. • press the “my pictures” button on the touchscreen to get an overview of the currently stored images, then press the “add” button on the touchscreen...

  • Page 73

    Playing music from the hdd • push the media button on the faceplate to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Press the “hdd” button on the touchscreen. Press the desired track button on the touchscreen to play or press the “search/browse” button on the touchscreen to search by arti...

  • Page 74

    Garmin® navigation • uconnect ® 430n integrates garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your vehicle. Garmin ® navigation includes a database with over six million points of interest. • press the “nav” button in the upper right corner of the touchscreen to access the navigation system. Changing t...

  • Page 75

    Finding a place by spelling the name • from the main navigation menu press the “where to?” button on the touch- screen. Next, press the “points of interest” button on the touchscreen then press the “spell name” button on the touchscreen. • enter the name of your destination. • press the “done” butto...

  • Page 76

    Following your route your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding a via point to add a stop between the current location and the end destination (via poi...

  • Page 77

    • press the “back arrow” icon button on the touchscreen multiple times to return to the main navigation menu. • press the “detour” button on the touchscreen. Note: if the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might not calculate a detour. Acquiring satellites the g...

  • Page 78

    Clock setting 1. Turn the radio on, then press the screen where the time is displayed. 2. Press the “user clock” button on the touchscreen. 3. To adjust the hours, press either the “hour forward” or “hour backward” button on the touchscreen. 4. To adjust the minutes, press either the “minute forward...

  • Page 79

    • select the “nighttime colors” button on the touchscreen to switch to manual nighttime mode and to adjust the brightness of the display using nighttime colors. • select the “auto color mode” button on the touchscreen to switch to automatic daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the...

  • Page 80

    Store radio presets manually • select the radio band by pressing either the “am,” “fm” or “sat” button on the touchscreen. • find the station to store by either pressing the seek up or seek down buttons on the faceplate, pressing the “scan” button on the touchscreen, or by using the “direct tune” bu...

  • Page 81

    Push the radio/media button on the faceplate until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by pressing the “hdd,” “disc” or “aux” media source button on the touchscreen. Note: your touchscreen radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode whe...

  • Page 82

    • wma/mp3 files and selective songs from a cd can also be added to the hdd. See the uconnect ® 730n supplement manual for more information. Copying music from cd • push the open/close button on the faceplate. • insert a disc, then push the menu button on the faceplate. • press the “my files” button ...

  • Page 83

    • press the “my music” button on the touchscreen, then press the “add music files” to hdd button on the touchscreen. • press the “from usb” button on the touchscreen, then select the folders or titles you would like to copy, and then press the “save” button on the touchscreen to start the copy proce...

  • Page 84

    Display a picture on the radio screen • once the import is complete, the pictures will then be available in the “my pictures” screen. • push the menu button on the faceplate to access the settings menu. • from the settings menu, press the “my files” button on the touchscreen and then press the “my p...

  • Page 85

    Cleaning your touchscreen radio • if necessary, use a dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Always follow the solvent manufacturer's precautions and directions. Caution! Do not spray ...

  • Page 86

    Main navigation menu finding points of interest 1. From the nav - main menu, press the “points of interest” button on the touchscreen. 2. Select a category and then a subcategory, if necessary. 3. Select your destination and press “go.” navigation main menu 1 — program a new destination 6 — view the...

  • Page 87

    Finding a place by entering the street address note: entering the city or zip code before entering the street name facilitates address entry. If the state and/or country displayed are incorrect, press the corresponding button on the touchscreen to make the correction. 1. From the nav - main menu, pr...

  • Page 88

    3. Press the button on the touchscreen with your state’s name and enter your street name into the speller. 4. Once the street name has been input, press “continue” to confirm. 5. Enter the house number into the next screen. If more than one city has this address, you will then need to select your ci...

  • Page 89

    Route guidance after starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces: “follow the arrows on the display.” you will receive navigation recommendations by voice messages and screen displays. Route options after pressing the “options” button on the touchscreen in the route guidan...

  • Page 90

    • “save destination” to save the destination address. • “change method” will allow you to change the routing method. Siriusxm satellite radio/travel link • siriusxm travel link requires a subscription, sold separately after the five (5) year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • ...

  • Page 91

    Siriusxm™ satellite radio favorites (sat favorites) • you can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists. • press the “add favorite” button on the touchscreen to add either the song or the artist of the currently playing pro- gram to the sat favorites list. The favorite star will appear in the u...

  • Page 92

    • currently playing favorites replay • while you are in sat mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current siriusxm channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Push the replay button to listen to the stored audio. • you can press the on-screen controls to pause and rewind aud...

  • Page 93

    Siriusxm travel link (uconnect® 730n & uconnect® 430n only) • siriusxm travel link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips. • to access travel link, push the menu button on the faceplate, then the “travel link” button on the touchscreen. 1 – favorites vie...

  • Page 94

    Steering wheel audio controls the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right switch • push the switch up or down to in- crease or decrease the volume. • push the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sat. Left switch • push the switch up or dow...

  • Page 95

    • compatible ipod ® devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refer to the owner's manual on the dvd for details. Note: the usb port supports certain mini, classic, nano, touch, and iphone ® devices. The usb port also supports playing music from compatible external usb mass storage clas...

  • Page 96

    Phone pairing note: pairing is a one - time initial setup before using the phone. Prior to starting the pairing procedure ensure all additional phones within the vehicle have their bluetooth ® disabled. 1. Activate bluetooth ® on the mobile phone you are pairing. 2. Push the “phone” button. 3. Wait ...

  • Page 97

    Phonebook phonebook download — automatic phonebook transfer from mobile phone if equipped and specifically supported by your phone, uconnect ® phone automati- cally downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific bluetooth ® phones with phone book access ...

  • Page 98

    Receiving a call — accept (and end) • when an incoming call rings/is announced on uconnect ® , push the “phone” button . • to end a call, push the “phone” button . Mute (or unmute) microphone during call • during a call, push the “voice command” button . • after the beep, say “mute” (or “mute off”)....

  • Page 99

    Uconnect® voice command voice command operation the uconnect ® voice command system allows you to control your am, fm radio, satellite radio, disc player, hdd, uconnect ® phone, a memo recorder, and supported portable media devices. • when you push the “voice command” button located on the radio fac...

  • Page 100

    While in: voice command example: radio mode “frequency” (to change the frequency) “next station” (to select the next station) “previous station” (to select the previous station) “radio menu” (to switch to the radio menu) “main menu” (to switch to the main menu) siriusxm satellite ra- dio mode “chann...

  • Page 101

    Voice text reply if equipped with uconnect ® voice command, your uconnect ® 430n/730n radio may be able to play incoming short message service (sms) messages (text mes- sages) through the vehicle's sound system. It also allows you to respond by selecting from various predefined phrases. Note: not al...

  • Page 102

    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) the electronic vehicle information cen- ter (evic) features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pushing the controls on the steer- ing wheel allows the driver to select ve- hicle information and personal settings. For a...

  • Page 103

    Compass calibration this compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic, and the evic will display “cal” until the compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degr...

  • Page 104

    Key fob programmable features the following features may also be programmed by using the key fob transmitter or the ignition and driver's door lock switch. Note: pushing the lock button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the vehicle security alarm. Opening a door with the vehicle securit...

  • Page 105

    Warning! To avoid serious injury or death do not: • insert any objects into the receptacles • touch with wet hands close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. Power outlets there are three possible 12 volt power outlets in this vehicle. • ...

  • Page 106

    • on vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, there is also a 12 volt power outlet located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle. This power outlet has power available directly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet also may discharge the battery and/or preve...

  • Page 107

    Command-trac®/rock-trac® the transfer case provides four mode positions: 2h (two-wheel drive high range), 4h (four-wheel drive high range), n (neutral), and 4l (four-wheel drive low range). The transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2h position for normal street and highway conditions such as...

  • Page 108

    Axle lock (tru-lok®) rubicon only the axle lock switch is located on the instrument panel (to the left of the steering column). This feature will only activate when the following conditions are met: • key in run position, vehicle in 4l (low) range. • vehicle speed at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. Push t...

  • Page 109

    Trailer t o wing weight s (maximum trailer weight ra tings ) engine/ transmission axle model gcwr (gross com- bined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l/manual 3.21 t wo–door sport model (4wd) 6,311 lbs (2 863 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lb...

  • Page 110

    Engine/ transmission axle model gcwr (gross com- bined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l/manual 3.73 four–door sport model (4wd) 8,251 lbs (3 743kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.6l/automatic 3.21 four–door sp...

  • Page 111

    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 neu- tral (n) •...

  • Page 112

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

  • Page 113

    13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar. 14. Release the parking brake. Shifting out of neutral (n) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the p...

  • Page 114

    Roadside assistance dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for u.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian residents. • provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. • briefly describe the nature of the ...

  • Page 115

    If the light starts flashing indicating a low tire pressure, adjust the air pressure in the low tire to the air pressure shown on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label located on the driver's door. Note: after inflation, the vehicle may need to be driven for 20 minutes before the flas...

  • Page 116

    – engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the a/c system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into neutral and idle the vehicle. If the t...

  • Page 117

    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the on/run position. Note: this light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of...

  • Page 118

    – anti-lock brake (abs) light this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs). If the light is not on during starting, stays on or turns on while driving, we recommend you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately. – electronic throttle control (etc) indica...

  • Page 119

    - 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 u...

  • Page 120

    – electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light this light indicates the electronic stability control (esc) is off. Cruise - cruise set indicator indicates that the cruise control has been set. If your engine overheats in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for ove...

  • Page 121

    Jacking and tire changing jack location • the jack and lug wrench are located in the rear storage compartment. Note: turn the black plastic wing nut counter clockwise to loosen the jack from the storage bin. Spare tire stowage • to remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire cover, if eq...

  • Page 122

    Preparations for jacking 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Shift the automatic transmission into park, or a manual transmission into reverse. 5. Turn the ignition to lock. Block both the front and rear o...

  • Page 123

    4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle. Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the sur- ...

  • Page 124

    Road tire installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push dow...

  • Page 125

    Warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on ...

  • Page 126

    Jump-starting • if your vehicle has a discharged bat- tery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in an- other vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully...

  • Page 127

    2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positi...

  • Page 128

    Emergency tow hooks if your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear. Note: for off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle. Caution! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehi...

  • Page 129

    Towing a disabled vehicle • the manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground using a flatbed. Caution! Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the transfer case and/or transmission. Freeing a stuck vehicle if your vehicle become...

  • Page 130

    Event data recorder (edr) this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems perf...

  • Page 131

    Opening the hood 1. Release the two hood latches located on the left and right side of the hood. 2. Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood open- ing. 3. Push the latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood. You may have to push down slightly on the hood bef...

  • Page 132

    Engine compartment 3.6l engine 1. Battery 2. Integrated power module (fuses) 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Engine oil fill 5. Brake fluid reservoir maintaining your vehicle 130

  • Page 133

    6. Washer fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Air cleaner filter 9. Coolant pressure cap 10. Power steering fluid reservoir maintaining your vehicle 131.

  • Page 134

    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) two door models 18.6 gallons 70 liters four door models 22.5 gallons 85 liters engine oil with filter 3.6l engine 6 quarts 5.6 liters cooling system * 3.6l engine (mopar ® antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/150,000 mile for- mula or equivalent) 10.5 qua...

  • Page 135

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with hybrid or...

  • Page 136

    Maintenance procedures for information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “maintenance procedures” in “maintaining your vehicle” in your owner’s manual or applicable supplement on the dvd for further details. Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automati...

  • Page 137

    Once a month or before a long trip: • check engine oil level • check windshield washer fluid level • check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage • check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and automatic transmission, and fill as...

  • Page 138

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,00...

  • Page 139

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,00...

  • Page 140

    Maintenance re c ord odometer date signature, authorized service center 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 2 y ears 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 3 y ears 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 4 y ears 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 5 y ears 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 y ears 70,000 miles (112,000 km) or 7 y ears 80,00...

  • Page 141

    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 identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse ...

  • Page 142

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m8 – 20 amp yellow front heated seat m9 – 20 amp yellow rear heated seat – if equipped m10 – 15 amp blue ignition off draw – vehicle en- tertainment system, satellite digital audio receiver (sdars), dvd, hands-free module, ra- dio, antenna, universal garag...

  • Page 143

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m32 – 10 amp red airbag controller, tt europe m33 – 10 amp red powertrain controller m34 – 10 amp red park assist, climate control sys- tem, headlamp wash, compass m35 – 10 amp red heated mirrors m36 – 20 amp yellow power outlet m37 – 10 amp red anti-lock ...

  • Page 144

    Four door tire placard location note: refer to the owner's manual on the dvd for more information regarding tire warn- ings and instructions. Warning! • overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires...

  • Page 145

    Spare tires — if equipped note: for vehicles equipped with tire service kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “tire service kit” in “what to do in emergencies” on your dvd for further information. Caution! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic ...

  • Page 146

    Full size spare — if equipped the full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the ...

  • Page 147

    Caution! Avoid products or automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh brushes. These products and automatic car washes may damage the wheel's protective finish. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Only car wash soap, mopar wheel c...

  • Page 148

    Replacement bulbs interior bulbs bulb number automatic transmission indicator lamp 658 heater control lamps (2) 194 rocker switch indicator lamp (rear win- dow defogger, and rear wash/wipe) ** soundbar dome lamp 912 ** bulbs only available from authorized dealer. Exterior bulbs bulb number headlamps...

  • Page 149

    Fca us llc customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1-877-426-5337 fca canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1-800-465-2001 (english) phone: 1-800-387-9983 (french) assistance for the hearing impaired to assist customers who have hearing...

  • Page 150

    Publications ordering • if you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the owner's manual, navigation/uconnect ® manu- als or warranty booklet. United states customers may visit the jeep contact us page at www.Jeep.Com scroll to the botto...

  • Page 151

    In canada if you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the customer service department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the canadian government should contact transport canada, motor vehicle defect investigations and recalls at 1-800-3...

  • Page 152

    Authentic accessories by mopar® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic jeep accessories by mopar ® featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your jeep wrangler. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or e...

  • Page 153

    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 20 • how do i adjust the height of my front seat? Pg. 25 operating your vehicle • how do i operate my soft top? Pg. 36 • how do i operate my hard top? Pg. 47 electronics which radio is in my vehicle? • uc...

  • Page 154

    Off-road capabilities • how do i shift into different four-wheel drive selections? Pg. 105 utility • how do i know how much i can tow with my jeep wrangler? Pg. 107 what to do in emergencies • what do i do if my tpms warning light is blinking? Pg. 112 • how do i change a flat tire? Pg. 119 • how do ...

  • Page 155

    Adding engine coolant (antifreeze). . . . . . . . . . . . .134 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . .134 air bag advanced front air bag . . . . . .17 advance front air bag . . . . . .16 air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 air bag warning light . . . .16, 116 front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 156

    Disposal of used coolant . . . .134 drain, flush, and refill . . . . .134 inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .134 points to remember . . . . . .134 pressure cap . . . . . . . . . . .134 selection of coolant (antifreeze) . . . . . . . .132, 134 corrosion protection . . . . . . . . .134 cruise control (...

  • Page 157

    Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .8 instrument cluster warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 instrument panel cover . . . . . . .134 instrument panel lens cleaning . .134 integrated power module (fuses) . .139 interior and instrument lights . . . . .7 interior appearance care. . ...

  • Page 158

    Rear seat, folding . . . . . . . . . . .27 recreational towing . . . . . . . . .109 shifting into transfer case neutral (n) . . . . . . . . . . . .110 shifting out of transfer case neutral (n) . . . . . . . . . . . .111 refrigerant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 remote keyless entry (rke) arm the a...

  • Page 159

    Voice prompt volume navigation . . . . . . . . . . .72, 83 volume navigation voice prompt . . .72, 83 warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . .112 washer adding fluid . . . . . . . . . . .134 rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 washers, windshield . . . . . . . . . .31 washing vehicle. . . . . . ....

  • Page 160

    Notes 158.

  • Page 161

    Notes 159.

  • Page 162

    Notes 160

  • Page 163: Important:

    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, ...

  • Page 164

    User guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual and warranty booklet by visiting: www.Jeep.Com/en/owners/manuals or www.Jeep.Com/en/warranty (u.S.); www.Owners.Mopar.Ca/en (canada). Jeep.Com (u.S.) jeep.Ca (canada) jeep® and wrangler are registered trademarks of fca us llc. 15jk72-9...