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Jeep 2016 Wrangler User Manual

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Summary of 2016 Wrangler

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    16jk72-926-aa wrangler first edition user guide jeep.Com (u.S.) jeep.Ca (canada) 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). © 2015 fca us llc. All rights r...

  • Page 2: Driving and Alcohol:

    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Fca us llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take th...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from fca us llc . . . . . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . 8 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 vehicle security alarm ...

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    Welcome from fca us llc congratulations on selecting your new fca us llc (“fca us”) vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new fca us vehicle has characteristics to enhance the dr...

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    When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine mopar ® parts, and cares about your satisfaction. Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted...

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    Rollover warning introduction/welcome 4.

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    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 with any of your wi...

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    Driver cockpit 1. Turn signal/lights lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 28 2. Instrument cluster pg. 8 3. Wiper/washer lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 30 4. Audio system pg. 54 5. Power windows 6. Glove compartment 7. Climate controls pg. 35 controls at a glance 6.

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    8. Switch panel • heated seats pg. 27 • hazard warning light • electronic stability control (esc) off pg. 104 9. Shift lever 10. Speed control pg. 32 11. Ignition switch 12. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 86 13. Door locks controls at a glance 7.

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    Instrument cluster 1. Fuel filler door location 2. Fuel gauge 3. Speedometer (see page 101 for instrument cluster warning lights.) controls at a glance 8.

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    4. Tachometer 5. Engine temperature gauge (see page 106 for instrument cluster indicator lights.) controls at a glance 9.

  • Page 12: Warning!

    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...

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    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...

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    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...

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    Warning! • in a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. • a...

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    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...

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    Supplemental side air bags • this vehicle is equipped with supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sabs) that are located in the outboard side of the front seats. The sabs are marked with a srs airbag or airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the seats. • sabs are designed to activate in certa...

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    Air bag warning light • the air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The occupant restraint controller (orc) monitors the internal circuits and intercon- necting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components. • the orc monitors the readiness of the electron...

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    Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the edr under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.G., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine th...

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    Latch – lower anchors and tethers for children (two door models) • your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. • all rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. Latch weight limit you ...

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    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 center of the back seat. Center seat latch (four-door models) do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in...

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    Tether anchorage weight limit always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint. To install a child seat using an alr: 1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it thro...

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    3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! • in a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The fo...

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    Head restraints head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. Warning! The head restraints for all occupants must be ...

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    Warning! • do not drive the vehicle without the rear seat head restraints installed while passengers are occupying the rear seat. In a collision, people riding in this area without the head restraints installed are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • a loose head restraint thrown forwar...

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    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 death. • seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could...

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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. Note: • the fr...

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    Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be severely injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure...

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    Heated seats 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 switch bank n...

  • Page 30: Caution!

    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...

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    • 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 headlights are on. • rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting. Flash-to-pass you can signal anot...

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    Wiper/washer lever windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent set- tings for low-speed wiper operation. Ro- tate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper operation. Caution! In co...

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    Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during windshield washer use. Mist feature push dow...

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    Electronic speed control when engaged, the electronic speed control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The electronic speed control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the electronic speed con...

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    To deactivate a soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the cancel button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the electronic speed control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pushing the on/off button or turning the ignition switch off erases the set speed from me...

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    To decrease speed when the electronic speed control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the set (-) button. 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 on the dvd for more in...

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    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. ...

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    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...

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    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 links. St...

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    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)...

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    Two door soft top down follow these simple steps to lower the two door soft top. 1. Remove the side and back windows. 2. Fold and place the sail panels on top of your wrangler. Step 1 step 2 operating your vehicle 39.

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    3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 4. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over the sunrider link to lock in the link (sunrider models only). Step 3 step 4 operating your vehicle 40

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    5. Release the sunrider latch (both sides). 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. Step 5 step 6 operating your vehicle 41.

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    Four door sunrider down 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. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. Step 2 step 3 operating your vehicle 4...

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    4. Fold the top so that the material forms a "w" as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. 5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. Step 4 step 5 operating your vehicle 43.

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    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 fabric rearward will allow the material to sag and may block the rearview mirror. • if you are going to be driving...

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    2. Fold and place the sail panels on top of your wrangler. 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. Step 2 step 3 operating your vehicle 45.

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    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 46.

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    6. Release sunrider latch (both sides). Step 6 step 6 operating your vehicle 47.

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    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...

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    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-s...

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    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...

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    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–door ...

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    Dual top – if equipped • if your vehicle is equipped with a dual top, you must remove one of the tops from the vehicle. • two door - if the soft top is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from the sport bar. • four door - if the soft top is removed, ensure that the pivot bracket strap i...

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    Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. Operating your vehicle 53.

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    Your vehicle's sound system 1. Uconnect voice command button pg. 83 2. Uconnect phone button pg. 80 3. Steering wheel audio controls (left – behind steering wheel) pg. 79 4. Volume knob/on button 5. Eject button electronics 54.

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    6. Steering wheel audio controls (right – behind steering wheel) pg. 79 7. Uconnect radio pg. 56 8. Tune/scroll knob/browse/enter button 9. Audio jack pg. 79 10. Usb port (inside console) pg. 79 electronics 55.

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    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. Clock setting 1. Push and hold the time butt...

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    5. Push the tune/scroll control knob to save the changes. 6. Push any button/knob or wait five seconds to exit. Equalizer, balance and fade 1. Push the tune/scroll control knob and “bass” will display. 2. Rotate the tune/scroll control knob to select the desired setting. 3. Continue pushing the tune...

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    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 a mes...

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    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...

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    Siriusxm satellite radio siriusxm services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates...

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    Uconnect 230 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 “uco...

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    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...

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    Siriusxm satellite radio siriusxm services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates...

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    Audio jack operation the aux/audio jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod, to the vehicle’s sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. • pushing the aux button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio jac...

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    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 phone n...

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    Equalizer, balance and fade audio control menu • push the audio button on the face- plate on the right side of the radio. • use either the “arrow” buttons on the touchscreen or the sliders to adjust bass, mid, and/or treble. • press the “bal/fade” button on the touchscreen and use either the “ar- ro...

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    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...

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    • once the desired station is found, press and hold one of the “presets” buttons on the touchscreen in the list to the right, until the preset key flashes and the station text on the button on the touchscreen changes. Note: if the presets are not visible on the right side of the screen, press the “p...

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    Insert a cd/dvd disc • to insert a disc, push the load button on the faceplate. • with the printed side upwards, insert the disc into the disc slot of the radio. The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen. The radio selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized,...

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    Copying music from cd • push the load button on the faceplate. • insert a disc, then push the my files button on the faceplate. Select the “my music” button on the touchscreen. • press the “add music files to hdd” button on the touchscreen, then press the “disc” button on the touchscreen in the next...

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    • press the desired pictures or press the “all” button on the touchscreen for all pictures. Confirm your selections by pressing the “save” button on the touchscreen. Note: the copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. Display a picture on the radio screen • once the import is co...

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    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...

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    Garmin navigation • uconnect 430n integrates garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your ve- hicle. 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 the ...

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    Entering a destination address • from the main navigation menu press the “where to?” button on the touch- screen, then press the “address” button on the touchscreen. • follow the on-screen prompts to enter the address then press the “go” button on the touchscreen. Setting your home location • from t...

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    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...

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    Taking a detour to take a detour you must be navigating a route. • 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, th...

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    Search/browse • press the “magnifying glass” button on the touchscreen to search/browse the siriusxm channel listing by favorites and categories such as song, artist and channel name. The search/browse also allows you to manage your favorites. Siriusxm satellite radio favorites (sat favorites) • you...

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    Display sat favorites list • press the “search/browse” button on the touchscreen and select “favorites” from the sat browse screen. • press the desired favorites button on the touchscreen to switch the sat tuner to the corresponding channel. You may use the “list” button on the touchscreen to toggle...

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    Replay option option description replay time displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the live channel. Live resumes playback of live content at any time while replaying re- wound content. Steering wheel audio controls the steering wheel audio controls...

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    • touchscreen radios: to hear audio from devices connected to the usb port, push the media button on the faceplate, then press the “aux” or “ipod” button on the touchscreen. When connected to this feature: • the ipod can be controlled using the radio buttons to play, browse, and list the ipod or ext...

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    Note: the uconnect phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the bluetooth hands- free profile, version 1.0 or higher. For uconnect customer support: u.S. Residents - visit uconnectphone.Com or call 1-877-855-8400. Canadian residents - visit uconnectphone.Com or call, 1-800-465-2001 (english) or 1...

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    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 prof...

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    Transfer ongoing call between handset and vehicle • during a call, push the “voice command” button . • after the beep, say “transfer call.” changing the volume • start a dialogue by pushing the “phone” button , then adjust the volume during a normal call. • use the radio on/off volume rotary knob to...

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    While in: voice command example: main menu “radio am” (to switch to the am radio mode) “radio fm” (to switch to the fm radio mode) “satellite radio” (to switch to the satellite radio mode) “disc” (to switch to the disc mode) “usb” (to switch to the usb mode) “bluetooth streaming” (to switch to the b...

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    While in: voice command example: memo mode to switch to the voice recorder mode, say “memo.” the fol- lowing are common voice commands for this mode: “new memo” (to record a new memo) — during the recording, you may push the voice command button to stop re- cording. You proceed by saying one of the ...

  • Page 88

    Bluetooth streaming audio if equipped with uconnect voice command, your bluetooth-equipped ipod devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicles speakers. Your connected device must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio (see uconnectphone.C...

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    Evic main menu to step to each main menu feature, push 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 • digital speed...

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    Programmable features electronic vehicle information center (evic) the evic can be used to program the following personal settings. Push the menu button until personal settings displays, then push the down arrow button to scroll through the settings. Push the right arrow button to change the setting...

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    Power inverter • a 115 volt, 150 watt ac power in- verter is located on the front of the center console. • this outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power de- vices requiring power up to 150 watts. • the power inverter switch is located on the instrument panel below the cli- m...

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    Power outlets there are three possible 12 volt power outlets in this vehicle. • the front 12 volt power outlet is located below the climate controls in the center console, and is powered when the ignition switch is in the on/run position. The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or p...

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    • 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...

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    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 h...

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    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 th...

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    Trailer t o wing t railer t owing w eights (maximum t railer w eight ratings) 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) 6,900 lbs (3 130 kg) 25 sq ft (2....

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    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 four–door sport model (4wd) 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.6l/manual 3.73 four–door sport m...

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    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/automatic 3.73 four–door rubi- con model (4wd) 9,200 lbs (4 173 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.6l/automatic 4.10 four...

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    Re crea tional t o wing (behind mo t orhome , et c.) t owing this v ehicle behind another v ehicle towing condition wheels off the ground four -wheel drive models flat t ow none see instructions • automatic transmission in p ark • manual transmission in gear (not in neutral [n]) • t ransfer case in ...

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    Recreational towing — four-wheel drive models note: the transfer case must be shifted into neutral (n), automatic transmission must be shifted into park, and manual transmission must be placed in gear (not in neutral) for recreational towing. Caution! • do not dolly tow any 4wd vehicle. Towing with ...

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    1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. 3. Shift the automatic transmission into neutral or depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission. 4. Turn the engine off. 5. Shift the transfer case lever into neutral (n). 6. Start the engine. 7. Shift the transmission...

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    Note: when shifting the transfer case out of neutral (n), the engine should remain off to avoid gear clash. 8. Shift the automatic transmission into park, or place manual transmission in neutral. 9. Release the brake pedal. 10. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 11. Start the engine. 12. Press...

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    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 104: Caution!

    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 105: Warning!

    – 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 106: Warning!

    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...

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    – 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 108

    - 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 109: Caution!

    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 overheating by taking the appropriate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, shift transmissi...

  • Page 110: Warning!

    Jacking and tire changing 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...

  • Page 111: Warning!

    Preparations for jacking 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. 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 being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Turn on the hazard wa...

  • Page 112: Warning!

    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 113: Warning!

    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 clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface ...

  • Page 114: Warning!

    7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise. Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to...

  • Page 115: Caution!

    Jump-starting procedures if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another 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 carefu...

  • Page 116: Warning!

    Warning! • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact. You coul...

  • Page 117: Warning!

    Warning! Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in serious injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts. 5. Start the engine in the ...

  • Page 118: Caution!

    Caution! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle, chains may cause vehicle damage. Shift lever override if a malfunction...

  • Page 119: Caution!

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

  • Page 120: Caution!

    Without the ignition key special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the lock position. The only approved method of towing without the ignition key is with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Four–wheel drive models th...

  • Page 121: Caution!

    Freeing a stuck vehicle if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the 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 2nd gear an...

  • Page 122

    Enhanced accident response system (ears) this vehicle is equipped with an enhanced accident response system. Please refer to “supplemental restraint system (srs) — air bags” in “getting started” in this guide for further information on the enhanced accident response system (ears) function. Event dat...

  • Page 123: Warning!

    To open and close the hood release both the hood latches. Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, located in the middle of the hood opening. Push the safety latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood. You may have to push down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety latch. In...

  • Page 124

    Engine compartment — 3.6l 1. Battery 2. Integrated power module (fuses) 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Engine oil fill 5. Brake fluid reservoir maintaining your vehicle 122.

  • Page 125

    6. Washer fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Air cleaner filter 9. Coolant pressure cap 10. Power steering fluid reservoir maintaining your vehicle 123.

  • Page 126

    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 quart...

  • Page 127: Caution!

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive tech- nology (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 ...

  • Page 128

    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 129

    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 130

    Maintenance chart refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. 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 ...

  • Page 131

    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 132: Arning!

    W arning! • y ou 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 m...

  • Page 133

    Maintenance re c ord odometer date signature, autho- rized 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,...

  • Page 134: Warning!

    Fuses warning! • when replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure to use proper fuses may resu...

  • Page 135

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j19 60 amp yellow – radiator fan j20 30 amp pink – front wiper lo/hi j21 20 amp blue – front/rear washer j22 – – spare m1 – 15 amp blue center high-mounted stop light (chmsl)/switch stop lamp feed m2 – 20 amp yellow relay trailer lighting (stoplamp) m3 – 2...

  • Page 136: Caution!

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m22 – 10 amp red right horn (hi/low) m23 – 10 amp red left horn (hi/low) m24 – 25 amp clear 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...

  • Page 137

    Tires — general information tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located...

  • Page 138: Warning!

    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. • improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. U...

  • Page 139: Warning!

    Warning! Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnin...

  • Page 140: Caution!

    Wheel and wheel trim care all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use mopar wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic...

  • Page 141: Warning!

    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 142

    Note: • a street address is required when ordering manuals (no p.O. Boxes). • the owner's manual and user guide electronic files are also available on the chrysler, jeep, ram truck, dodge and srt websites. • click on the “for owners” tab, select “owner/service manuals”, then select your desired mode...

  • Page 143

    Authentic accessories and jeep performance parts by mopar • mopar accessories and jeep performance parts are developed with the same engineering that went into your wrangler. Choose these products with confidence knowing that they have passed the same rigid standards for function, fit, durability an...

  • Page 144

    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 19 • how do i adjust the height of my front seat? Pg. 23 operating your vehicle • how do i operate my soft top? Pg. 37 • how do i operate my hard top? Pg. 49 electronics which radio is in my vehicle? • uc...

  • Page 145

    What to do in emergencies • what do i do if my tpms warning light is blinking? Pg. 101 • how do i change a flat tire? Pg. 108 • how do i jump-start my vehicle? Pg. 113 maintaining your vehicle • where is my fuse block located? Pg. 132 • what type of oil do i use? Pg. 124 • how often should i change ...

  • Page 146

    Adding engine coolant (antifreeze). . . . . . . . . . . . .126 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . .126 air bag advanced front air bag . . . . . .14 advance front air bag . . . . . .13 air bag components . . . . . . . .13 air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 air bag warning light . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 147

    Compass calibration . . . . . . . . . .87 cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . .126 adding coolant (antifreeze) . .126 coolant capacity . . . . . . . . .124 coolant level . . . . . . . . . . .126 disposal of used coolant . . . .126 drain, flush, and refill . . . . .126 inspection . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 148

    High beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 high beam/low beam select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .22 heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 high beam indicator . . . . . . ....

  • Page 149

    Oil pressure light. . . . . . . . . . .104 outlet power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 overheating, engine . . . . . . . . .107 paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 passing light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 phone (uconnect) . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 150

    Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135, 136 air pressure . . . . . . . . . . .135 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 compact spare . . . . . . . . . .136 general information . . . .135, 136 jacking . . . . . . . . . . .108, 110 spare tire . . . . . .108, 136, 137 to open hood . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Notes 152.

  • Page 155: Driving and Alcohol:

    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Fca us llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take th...

  • Page 156

    16jk72-926-aa wrangler first edition user guide jeep.Com (u.S.) jeep.Ca (canada) 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). © 2015 fca us llc. All rights r...