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Jeep Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual
Summary of Jeep Wrangler
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Table of contents 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 things to know before starting your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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1 introduction • introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 • rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 • important notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Introduction congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it repre- sents precision workmanship, distinctive styl- ing, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle, it can go places and perform tas...
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Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. Failure to use the driver and passenger seat b...
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In view of the many replacement parts and accessories from various manufacturers avail- able on the market, the manufacturer cannot be certain that the driving safety of your vehicle will not be impaired by the attachment or instal- lation of such parts. Even if such parts are officially-approved (f...
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Warnings and cautions this owner’s manual contains warnings against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains cautions against procedures that could re- sult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss impor- tant info...
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2 things to know before starting your vehicle • a word about your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 • ignition key removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 • key-in-ignition reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 • steering wheel lock — if equipped . . . . . ...
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• illuminated entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 • remote keyless entry (rke) — if equipped . . . . . . . 16 • to unlock the doors and swing gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 • to lock the doors and swing gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 • to turn off “flash lights with lock...
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• rear swing gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 • occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 • lap/shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 • rear center lap/shoulder belt retractor lockout (four-door models only) . . . . . . . ...
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• safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 • transporting passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 • exhaust gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 • safety checks you should make inside the vehicle . . . . 49 • periodic safety che...
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A word about your keys the keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number. The key code can also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice. Igni...
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Note: if you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. Automatic transmission ignition interlock system this system prev...
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At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit personal identifica- tion number (pin). Keep the pin in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. ...
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To disarm the system either press the unlock button on the rke transmitter or insert a valid sentry key 姞 into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the on/run position. Note: • unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plungers or the driver’s door lock cylinder will not disarm the veh...
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The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first unlock button press by using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the lock button on a pro- grammed rke transmitter. 2. Continue to hold the lock button at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold t...
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Quirements are noted in annex vi of commis- sion directive 95/56/ec. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence. • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If your remot...
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Upper half door window installation — if equipped 1. Grasp the half door window and line up pins into pockets in lower door. 2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully seated. Front door removal 1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the up- per and lower outside hinges (using a #t50 torx 姞 h...
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2. Slide front seat(s) fully forward. 3. Remove the trim access door from the bot- tom of b-pillar. 4. Unplug the wiring harness connector. Note: if the red latch on the connector is locked, push the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch on one end (right) of the connector. This wi...
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Warning! (continued) • never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally in- jured. Do not leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move...
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Automatic door locks the doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The “automatic door locks” feature is en- abled. 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above ...
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Windows power windows — if equipped the power window switches are located on the instrument panel below the radio. Press the switch downward to open the window and upward to close the window. The top left switch controls the left front window and the top right switch controls the right front window....
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Rear power windows — four-door models the rear passenger window switches are lo- cated on the back of the center floor console. Press the switch downward to open the window and upward to close the window. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the per- ception of pressure on the ears or a...
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• knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occu- pants • front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event • all seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include automatic locking retractors (alrs), which lock the seat belt webbi...
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Warning! (continued) • wearing a seat belt incorrectly is danger- ous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of an accident the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in an ac...
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Warning! (continued) • a belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the in- side surfaces of the vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your...
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Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disas- semble or modify the system. Seat belt as- semblies must be replac...
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Warning! Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in an accident. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you ...
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Automatic locking retractors (alr) mode — if equipped in this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is available on all passenger- seating positions with a combination lap/ shoulder belt. ...
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Light remains illuminated until the driver seat- belt is fastened. The driver should instruct all other occupants to fasten their seatbelts. If the driver seatbelt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), beltalert 姞 will chime as a single notification and illuminate the s...
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This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passen- ger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the ad- vanced front airbags. This vehicle may be equipped with supple- m...
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Warning! (continued) • if your vehicle is equipped with sab, do not attach cupholders or any other objects on or around the door. The inflating sab could drive the objects into occupants, causing serious injury. • do not cover or place items on the airbag covers. These items may cause serious injury...
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Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt- positioning booster seat. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never...
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The advanced front airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck under- rides, and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, advanced front airba...
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In about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The advanced front airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way, the airbags d...
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Haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • as the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a nor- mal by-product of the process that gener- ates the non-toxic gas used for airbag infla- tion. These air...
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Airbag warning light you will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The airbag warning light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associ- ated with airbag system electrical components. While the airbag system is de- signed to be maintenanc...
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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 badly injured. Any ...
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• all seating positions (except for driver) have a automatic locking retractor. The seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. For the seat belt with the automatic locking retractor, pull the belt from the retra...
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• if the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoul- der belt under an arm or behind the back. Automatic-locking retractor (alr) to operate the switchable retractor, pull the belt from the retractor until there is...
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Universal child seat — four-door models mass group seating position front passen- ger rear out- board rear center 0 - up to 10 kg x u u 0+ - up to 13 kg x u u i - 9 to 18 kg x u u ii - 15 to 25 kg x u u iii - 22 to 36 kg x u u key of letters used in the table above: u = suitable for “universal” cate...
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Seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave an unattended child in the vehicle. The rear seating positions have lower anchor- ages that are capable of accommodating isofix-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with fixed low...
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Isofix child seat – four-door models mass group size class fixture seating position front pas- senger rear out- board rear cen- ter 0 - up to 10 kg e iso/r1 x iuf x (1) x x x 0+ - up to 13 kg e iso/r1 x iuf x d iso/r2 x x x c iso/r3 x x x (1) x x x i - 9 to 18 kg d iso/r2 x x x c iso/r3 x x x b iso/...
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In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means for adjusti...
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Warning! Improper installation of a child restraint to the isofix anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufactur- er’s directions exactly when installing an in- fant or child restraint. Installing child restraints usi...
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Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under the head rest, and attach the hook to the tether anchor lo- cated on the back of the seat. Warning! An incorrectly anchored te...
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Ing your vehicle”. Non-detergent or straight mineral oils must never be used. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera- tion. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indi- cation of difficulty. Additional re...
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The exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Safety checks you should make inside the vehicle seat belts inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disas...
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Warning! (continued) failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle. Periodic safety checks you should make outsidethe vehicle tires examine tires for excessive tread wea...
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3 understanding the features of your vehicle • mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 • inside day/night mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 • outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 • power mirrors — if equipped . ...
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• voice training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 • seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 • front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 • manual seat height adjustment — if equipped . . . . . . . 77 • front seatbac...
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• lights-on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 • headlight dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 • flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 • front fog lights — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 • rear fog lights — ...
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• cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • front cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • rear cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • consol...
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• soft top — two door models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 • quick steps to lowering the soft top . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 • quick steps to raising the soft top . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 • lowering the soft top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 • raising the soft top . . . . ....
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Mirrors inside day/night mirror a two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward...
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After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position. Vanity mirrors vanity mirrors are located on the sun visors. To use the mirrors, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirr...
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Uconnect™ phone works no matter where you stow your mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s uconnect™ phone. The uconnect™ phone al- lows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or p...
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Mands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice command “phonebook new entry”, or you can break the compound form com- mand into two voice commands: “phone- book” and “new entry.” please remember, the uconnect™ phone works...
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Mobile phone at any time (refer to “ad- vanced phone connectivity”). Dial by saying a number • press the button to begin. • after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “dial”. • the system will prompt you to say the num- ber you want to call. • for example, you can say “151-1234-5555”. • th...
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From the mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific bluetooth 姞 phones with phone book access profile may support this feature. See uconnect™ website for supported phones. • to call a name from downloaded (or uconnect™) phonebook, follow the proce- dure in “call by saying a name” section. • automatic downlo...
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• after the “ready” prompt and the following beep, say “phonebook edit”. • you will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. • when prompted, recite the new phone num- ber for ...
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• the uconnect™ phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phonebook entries, if available. • to call one of the names in the list, press the button during the playing of the de- sired name, and say “call”. Note: the user can also exercise “edit” or “de- lete” o...
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Conference call when two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-way calling to initiate three-way calling, press the button while a call is in progress, ...
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Specific 32-name phonebook is usable. The paired phone name is not language-specific and usable across all languages. For command translations and alternate com- mands in supported languages, refer to “com- mand translations.” emergency assistance — if equipped if you are in an emergency and the mob...
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Ate response selection. In some instances, that may be too quick for use of the uconnect™ phone. When calling a number with your uconnect™ phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter f...
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Bile phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The uconnect™ phone will work the same as if you dial the number using voice command. Note: certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the uconnect™ phone to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will n...
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• you can also press the button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. • the selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the uconnect™ phone will return to using the highest priority phone presen...
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• low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions. • even though the system is designed for users speaking in european english, dutch, french, german, italian, or spanish accents, the system may not always work for some. • when n...
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Voice commands primary alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine asterisk (*) star plus (+) hash (#) all all of them breakdown service call cancel confirmation prompts. Confirmation continue delete dial voice commands primary alternate(s) download dutch nederlands edit emergency...
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Voice command — if equipped voice command system operation this voice command system al- lows you to control your am, fm radio, disc player, and a memo recorder. Note: take care to speak into the voice interface system as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of the voice interface system to ...
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Changing the volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the voice command button. 2. Say a command (e.G., “help”). 3. Use the on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for voice com- mand is different ...
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• “play memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — during the playback you may press the voice command button to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “repeat” (to repeat a memo) − “next” (to play the next memo) − “previous” (to play the previous memo) − “delet...
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Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt prope...
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Front seatback recline lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. Lift the handle to return the seat- back to an upright position. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your c...
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With the seat forward, pull the entire seat as- sembly toward the instrument panel. Heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front driver and passen- ger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and pas...
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Warning! The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating the ve- hicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury...
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3. Return the seat to the normal position. 4. Raise the rear seatback using the assist strap and firmly lock the seat into position. Removing the rear seat — two door models warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in...
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60/40 split folding rear seat — four door models to provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seat- ing room. Note: • prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the front seat to its mid-tr...
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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 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. Insert th...
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Automatic headlights — if equipped this system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn the end of the multi- function lever to the auto position (third de- tent). When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. T...
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Lane change assist tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Lights-on reminder if the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned off, the high beam indi- cator light ...
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Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting. Interior lights the overhead light will come on when a door is opened. It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multi- function lever fully upward. The overhead lig...
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Headlight leveling system — if equipped this system allows the driver to maintain proper headlight beam position with the road surface regardless of vehicle load. The headlight level- ing switch is located on the lower switch bank (below the climate controls). To operate: with the low beams on, push...
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Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high- speed wiper operation. Caution! In cold weather, always tur...
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If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn off. Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the wind- shield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshiel...
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Electronic speed control — if equipped 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 lo- cated on the right side of the steering wheel. Note: in order to ensure proper operation, the elec...
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Set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Pressing the res (+) button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph (2 km/h). To decrease speed while th...
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Note: do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be re- placed. The front power outlet is powered from the ignition switch. Power is available when the ignition switch is in the on ...
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Caution! (continued) • after the use of high-power draw accesso- ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. • power outlets are designed ...
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Rear storage compartment the rear cargo area storage compartment cover is held by a spring-loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage compartment cover, use the following procedure: note: the rear storage compartment latch should not be used as cargo tie-down. 1. Flip up the pull loop so it i...
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Note: to aid in disconnecting the knuckles, you may carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet. 5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the pivot brackets. Remove the brack- ets using a #t30 torx 姞 head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover. Store the pivot brackets a...
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4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle, proceed to step #5. A. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the sports bar with the four screws that were removed usin...
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Note: a visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual top wrap. 7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “soft top — putting up the soft top” in this section. Freedom top™ three-piece modular hard top — if equipped caution! • the hard top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks, ...
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3. Turn the center l-shaped locks (two) from the center of the roof panel. 4. Turn the rear l-shaped lock (located above the 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 ab...
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Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is laying flat). Secure the velcro, located at the center of the divider. Insert the left-side freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing upward. Note: ensure the front freedom panel latch is closed prior to inserting the panel into the bag....
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Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to tighten the freedom bag securely against the rear seat. Front panel(s) installation note: set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the pan...
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6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle. 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling out- ward. 8. To remove the wiring harness press the tab and pull to disconnect. 9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose connector and pull. 10. Close the swing gate. 11....
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Rear hard top installation note: if the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they must be removed prior to instal- lation of the hard top. 1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if necessary. 2. Install the hard top using the same steps for removal in reverse order. Make sure...
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4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for storage. Store in a secure location. Warning! Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause personal injury. If removed, al- ways store the door frames outside of the vehicle. Door frame...
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5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side. Door frame installation — four-door models 1. Install the rear door frame first. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the rear door open- ing. 3. Position the top of th...
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6. Clip the front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the door frame. 7. Position the rear of the front door frame to lay on top of the front of the rear door frame. Ensure the seals are installed correctly to avoid water leaks. 8...
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Caution! • do not run a fabric top through an auto- matic car wash. Window scratches and wax build up may result. • do not lower the top when the temperature is below 41°f (5°c). Damage to the top may result. • do not move your vehicle until the top has been either fully attached to the windshield f...
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2. Release header latches from the windshield frame. 3. Release the sunrider 姞 latch (both sides). 4. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Note: ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. Quick steps to raising the soft top refer to “raising the soft top” in this section for further...
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2. Engage header latches. 3. Install rear corner panels. 4. Install side and back windows. 108.
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Lowering the soft top 1 — header bow 6 — quarter window 2 — 2–bow 7 — check strap 3 — 3–bow 8 — front retainer — quarter window 4 — sail panel 9 — bottom retainer — quarter window 5 — body side retainer 109.
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1 — zipper start 2 — zipper finish 3 — swing gate bar 4 — swing gate brackets 5 — sail panels 110
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Note: clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer. 1. I...
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6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch- ing. 8. Undo the velcro 姞 that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, com- pletely unzip the window....
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13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage. 14. Completely release the latches from the loops on the wi...
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16. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (sunrider 姞 models only). 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light. Move to the front of the vehicle. Grasp the side bow behind the header and lift the top, folding it toward...
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4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow and the 2–bow (middle bow) up and over the sports bar until the header rests on the top of the windshield frame. 5. Make sure the sunrider 姞 bracket on the side bows latches to the door rails (sunrider 姞 mod- els only). 6. Open the...
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8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail panels over the rear roof bow. 9. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (3–bow) will aid to reac...
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12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, be- ginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper com- pletely and attaching the velcro 姞 along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side...
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14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage. 15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the window. 16. Grasp the swing gate bar and p...
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Soft top (four-door models) please visit the owner’s section of jeep.Com for instructional videos. Caution! The soft top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structur...
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Warning! (continued) • the fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed only for protection against the elements. Do not rely on them to contain occupants within the vehicle or to protect against injury during an accident. Remem- ber, always wear seat belts. Caution! Failure to follow these cautio...
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4. Release sunrider 姞 latch (both sides). 5. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Note: ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. Quick steps for raising the soft top 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the sunrider 姞 latches (another per- son may be needed to he...
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2. Install rear corner panels. 3. Rotate the header forward. 4. Engage the header latches. 5. Install the side and back windows. 122.
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Folding down the soft top 1 — header bow 6 — body side retainer 2 — 2–bow 7 — quarter window 3 — 3–bow 8 — check strap 4 — 4–bow 9 — front retainer — quarter window 5 — sail panel 10 — bottom retainer — quarter window 123.
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1 — zipper start 2 — zipper finish 3 — swing gate bar 4 — swing gate brackets 5 — sail panels 124.
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Note: clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer. 1. I...
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• unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner of the window. Pull the zip- per up, across the top and down to the left lower corner. Zipper pulls will stay on the rear window. Pull down on the rear window to disengage it from the zipper on the top cover. 6. Remove the rear window retain...
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Note: when releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. 12. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top. 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the...
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15. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. 16. Fold the top so that the material forms a ⬙w⬙ as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. 17. Release the side bows by pressing down on th...
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20. Tuck the fabric and the check straps be- tween the bows as far inside as possible. This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. 21. Once the top is fully down, use the velcro 姞 straps provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side b...
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5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door frame tracks and slide the top forward. 6. Ensure that the top locks into the sunrider 姞 locking mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear doors. 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 8. Standing on the side of the veh...
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11. Ensure that the straps are positioned cor- rectly before pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4–bow). Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (...
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14. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, be- ginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper com- pletely and attaching the velcro 姞 along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side...
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17. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of the window. 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate bracket on both the left and right sides. 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by inser...
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Opening the sunrider 姞 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 3. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown. Note: the sunrider 姞 latch on th...
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Closing the sunrider 姞 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of the vehicle. 4. Hook the header latches to the loops on the windshield frame, close latches, and return the sun visors to their origina...
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5. Fold the top so that the material forms a ⬙w⬙ as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. 6. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each strap will wrap around the side bow and velcro 姞 to itself; use one strap on each side of the vehicle. Closing the sunrider 姞 pe...
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Mounted outside mirror. Federal law requires outside mirrors on vehicles for on-road use. Warning! Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against personal injury: • do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield down. • do not drive your vehicle unless the wind- shield is securely fa...
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Note: pull side bar out horizontally when remov- ing. Caution! Do not remove the head impact foam from the side bars, as damage to the foam may result. Note: store all of the mounting bolts in their origi- nal threaded holes and tighten for safekeep- ing. 8. Remove the side bar assembly, and reat- t...
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Raising the windshield and replacing side bars 1. Raise the windshield. 2. Loosely attach the rear of the side bar to the sport bar. Refer to step 4 of “lowering wind- shield and removing side bars” earlier in this section. • reattach the sport bar velcro姞 covering. 3. Attach the front of the side b...
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Rear window features — hard top only rear window wiper/washer — if equipped a rotary switch on the center portion of the control lever (located on the right side of the steering column) controls the operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position fo...
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4 understanding your instrument panel • instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 • instrument cluster — gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 • instrument cluster – diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 • instrument cluster descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 • comp...
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• sound systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 • steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 • radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 • cd player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 • cd/dvd disc mainte...
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Instrument panel features 1 — air outlet 7 — climate controls 2 — instrument cluster 8 — power outlet 3 — radio 9 — lower switch bank 4 — assist handle 10 — power mirror switch — if equipped 5 — glove compartment 11 — horn 6 — power window switches 143.
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Instrument cluster — gasoline 144.
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Instrument cluster – diesel 145.
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Instrument cluster descriptions 1. Fuel gauge the pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank. Note: when the ignition switch is turned to off, the fuel and temperature gauges may not show accurate readings. When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to on/ run to obtain accurate ...
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Off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. 10. High beam indicator light this light shows th...
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Parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 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...
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18. Vehicle security light — if equipped this light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security alarm is arm- ing, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. 19. Temperature gauge the temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading...
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24. Tire pressure monitoring telltale light each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufac- turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (if your vehicle has tires of a d...
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Vehicle odometer messages when the appropriate conditions exist, the fol- lowing odometer messages will display: eco . . . . . . . . . . Fuel saver indicator off eco-on . . . . . . . Fuel saver indicator on door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door ajar gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liftg...
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Nofuse if the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the ignition off draw (iod) fuse is improp- erly installed, or damaged, a “nofuse” mes- sage will display in the odometer display area. For further information on fuses and fuse loca- tions refer to “fuses” in “maintaining your ve- hicle”. Chan...
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Warning! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as refer- enced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious inj...
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32. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) display / compass mini-trip computer display — if equipped when the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the electronic vehicle informa- tion center (evic) messages. For further infor- mation, refer to “electronic vehicle information cente...
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Trip conditions average fuel economy (avg eco) this display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Estimated range (dte) this display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is based on the most recent trip informat...
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Note: • a good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, under- ground cables, railroad tracks, etc. • magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell phones, ipod’s, radar detec- tors, pda’s and laptops) should be kept a...
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Compass variance map 157.
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Outside temperature if the outside temperature is more than 131°f (55°c), the display will show 131°f (55°c). When the outside temperature is less than ⫺40°f (⫺40°c), the display will show ⫺40°f ( ⫺40°c). Electronic vehicle information center (evic) — if equipped the electronic vehicle information c...
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Select button press and release the select button for access to main menus, sub menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu. Down button press and release the down but- ton to scroll downward through the sub menus. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) displays when the appropriat...
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• stop/start key start required — diesel manual transmission only (refer to “stop/ start system” in “starting and operating” for more details) • service stop/start system — diesel manual transmission only (refer to “stop/start sys- tem” in “starting and operating” for more details) • stop/start syst...
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Drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the dte displayed value. When the dte value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the dte display will change to a text display of ⬙low fuel. ⬙ this display will continue until the ve- hicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant am...
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Manual compass calibration if the compass appears erratic and the “cal” indicator does not appear in the evic display, you must put the compass into the calibration mode manually as follows: 1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in park in order to enter the evic programming menus. 2. Press the...
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Cais. Then, as you continue, the information will display in the selected language. Lock doors automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) when on is selected, all doors will lock auto- matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press and release the select button ...
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“starting and operating” for system function and operating information. To make your selec- tion, press and release the select button until “on” or “off” appears. Display fuel saver — if equipped the “eco” message is located in the compass/temperature display, this message can be turned on or off. T...
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The center button on the left side rocker switch has no function for a single-disc cd player. However, when a multiple-disc cd player is equipped on the vehicle, the center button will select the next available cd in the player. Cd/dvd disc maintenance to keep a cd/dvd in good condition, take the fo...
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Temperature control rotate this control to regulate the tempera- ture of the air inside the passenger compart- ment. Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures. Note: if your air conditioni...
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Defrost air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. Note: the air conditioning compressor operates in mix, defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the air conditi...
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Automatic temperature control (atc) — if equipped automatic operation the automatic temperature control system au- tomatically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger. Operation of the system is quite simple. 1. Turn the mode contro...
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Blower control for full automatic op- eration or for automatic blower operation turn the knob to auto posi- tion. In manual mode there are seven blower speeds that can be in- dividual selected. In off position the blower will shut off. Manual operation this system offers a full complement of manual ...
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The operator can override the auto mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the mode control knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. • panel air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. Note: the center in...
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Illuminate. After ten minutes, the system will return to normal auto mode function and the led will turn off. Note: • when the ignition switch is turned to the lock position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. • in cold weather, use of the recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fo...
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Window fogging interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by turning the mode selector to defrost. The defrost/floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side window fogging be- comes a problem, increase blower speed. Ve- hicle windows ten...
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Control setting suggestions for various weather conditions 174.
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5 starting and operating • starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 • manual transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 • automatic transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 180 • normal starting – gasoline engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 • extreme ...
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• automatic transmission — if equipped . . . . . . . . . 187 • key ignition park interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 • brake/transmission interlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 • four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive (3.8l engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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• driving in snow, mud and sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 • crossing obstacles (rocks and other high points) . . . 200 • hill climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 • driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 • after driving off-road . . ...
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• tire pressures for high-speed operation . . . . . . . . . 218 • radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 • tire spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 • tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 • life of tire . . . ...
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• trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 • trailer and tongue weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 • towing requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 • towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. • never leave children ...
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If engine fails to start warning! • never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious per- sonal injury. • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles eq...
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Normal starting – diesel engine 1. The shift lever must be in the neutral or park position before you can start the engine. 2. Turn the ignition key to the on position. 3. Watch for the “wait to start light” in the instrument cluster. Refer to “instrument cluster” in “understanding your instrument p...
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Charger before shut down, depending upon the type of driving and the amount of cargo. Before turning off your turbo diesel engine, always allow the engine to return to normal idle speed and run for several seconds. This assures proper lubrication of the turbo- charger. This is particularly necessary...
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2. Vehicle speed must be less 3 mph (5 km/h). 3. Shifter must be in the neutral position and the clutch pedal must be fully released the engine will shut down, the tachometer will fall to the stop/start position, the stop/ start auto stop active message will ap- pear, and the heater/air conditioning...
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Vehicle information center (evic)” in “under- standing your instrument panel” for further in- formation. To manually turn off the start stop system 1. Press the stop/start off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate. 2. The stop/start off message will appear in e...
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Note: during cold weather, you may experience increased effort in shifting until the trans- mission fluid warms up. This is normal. Shifting fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. You should always use first gear when...
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Downshifting moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driv- ing down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time provides better acceleration when you desire to resume speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to avoid over- speeding th...
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Caution! (continued) • do not shift from reverse, park, or neutral into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Warning! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of park or neutral if the engine speed...
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Park this range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use park while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift lever in the p...
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Illuminate to show that the switch has been activated. When the indicator light is on, over- drive is locked out. Pressing the switch a sec- ond time restores the overdrive function. The lockout feature is useful when towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load. If the transmission overheats, a “hotoi...
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To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the shift lever to the park position. 3. Turn off the engine and be sure to turn the key fob to the lock position. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the engine. 5. Move the shift lever to the desired ge...
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Reverse use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Neutral shift into neutral when the vehicle is stand- ing for prolonged periods with the engine run- ning. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. Note: towing the vehicle...
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Note: if the vehicle is started in extremely cold temperatures, the transmission may not shift into overdrive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid tem- perature has risen to a suitable level....
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Four–wheel drive operation (command-trac i 姞 or rock-trac 姞 ) operating instructions/precautions the transfer case provides four mode posi- tions: • 2h (two-wheel drive high range) • 4h (four-wheel drive high range) • n (neutral) • 4l (four-wheel drive low range) the transfer case is intended to be ...
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Warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the n (neutral) position without first fully en- gaging the parking brake. The transfer case n (neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshaft from the powertrain, and will allow th...
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Note: shifting into or out of 4l is possible with the vehicle completely stopped; however, diffi- culty may occur due to the mating teeth not being properly aligned. Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur. The preferred method is with the vehicle ro...
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Note: the indicator lights will flash until the axles are fully locked or unlocked. To unlock the axles, press the top of the axle lock switch. Axle lock will disengage if the vehicle is taken out of 4l (low) range, or the ignition switch is turned to the off position. Electronic sway bar disconnect...
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Note: the stabilizer/sway bar may be torque locked due to left and right suspension height differences. This condition is due to driving surface differences or vehicle load- ing. In order for the stabilizer/sway bar to disconnect/reconnect, the right and left halves of the bar must be aligned. This ...
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The basics of off-road driving you will encounter many types of terrain driving off-road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding. There are many types of surface conditions: hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different eff...
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Caution! On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high engine rpm or vehicle speeds, because engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control. Mud deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get through. You should use second gear (manual transmission...
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Through, or around the obstacle. Have the person stand a safe distance in front of you where they can see the obstacle, watch your tires and undercarriage, and guide you through. Crossing large rocks when approaching large rocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the largest of them with yo...
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Caution! Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard ob- jects increases the risk of underbody damage. Hill climbing hill climbing requires good judgment and a good understanding of your abilities and your vehicle’s limitations. Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steep to climb and sho...
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Warning! Do not descend a steep grade in neutral. Use vehicle brakes in conjunction with engine braking. Descending a grade too fast could cause you to lose control and be seriously injured. Driving across an incline if at all possible, avoid driving across an in- cline. If it is necessary, know you...
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Caution! • water ingestion into the axles, transmis- sion, transfer case, engine or vehicle inte- rior can occur if you drive too fast or through too deep of water. Water can cause permanent damage to engine, drive- line or other vehicle components, and your brakes will be less effective once wet an...
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Warning! Never drive through fast moving deep water. It can push your vehicle downstream, sweeping it out of control. This could put you and your passengers at risk of injury or drowning. After driving off-road off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After...
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This noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any way damage the steering system. Warning! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be ob- tained as soon as possible. Caution! Prolonged operation of the steeri...
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Note: • when the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “brake warning light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • this light only shows that ...
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All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type, and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer. Warning! Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The anti-...
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Warning! The anti-lock brake system (abs) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from act- ing on the vehicle, nor can they increase the traction afforded by prevailing road condi- tions. The abs cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very s...
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In proportion to amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel. Warning! If the clutch pedal (manual transmission only) remains pressed during the application of the throttle, the hsa will disengage allowing the vehicle to roll down the incline. This co...
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Warning! • if you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision wi...
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Note: anytime the esc system is in the “full off” mode, erm is disabled. Refer to electronic stability control (esc) for a complete expla- nation of the available esc modes. Warning! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road conditions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift o...
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4h range (4wd models) or 2wd models on this is the normal operating mode for esc in 4h and 2wd vehicles. Partial off this mode is entered by momentarily pressing the esc off switch. When in ⬙partial off⬙ mode, the tcs portion of esc has been disabled and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator lig...
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Driving, but the esc function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). The “esc activation/malfunction in- dicator light” will always be illuminated in 4l range when esc is off. Note: the “esc off” message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift...
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4. Wait approximately five seconds for the sys- tem bulb check. 5. Turn and hold the steering wheel one-half turn to the right (clockwise). 6. Press and hold the esc off button for seven seconds. 7. Turn the steering wheel back to center, and turn and hold an additional one-half turn to the left (co...
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Appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. Tsc will become active automatically once an exces- sively swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is required. Note that...
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Note: if the transfer case is not in 4wd low range, the “hill descent control indicator light” will flash for five seconds and hdc will not be enabled. Disabling hdc 1. Press the “hill descent” button or shift the transfer case out of 4wd low range. The “hill descent control indicator” light in the ...
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Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.” cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tire inflation ...
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Tire spinning when stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi- tions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin...
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Affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend that you refer to your original equipment or contact an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability. Warning! • do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for yo...
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Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kpa) for every 12°f (6.5°c). This means that when the ou...
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Caution! (continued) • after inspecting or adjusting the tire pres- sure, always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could dam- age the tire pressure monitoring sensor. Note: • the tpms is not intended to replace nor- mal tire care an...
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The “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and will remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. A system fault ca...
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Fuel requirements — gasoline engines this engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high quality un- leaded gasoline with a minimum research oc- tane rating of 91. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not ...
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Clean air gasoline many gasolines are now being blended that contribute to cleaner air, especially in those areas where air pollution levels are high. These new blends provide a cleaner burning fuel and some are referred to as “reformulated gaso- line.” the manufacturer supports these efforts toward...
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Fuel requirements — diesel engines use premium quality diesel fuels with a cetane rating of 50 or higher, and meeting the en590 standard are highly recommended. See your authorized dealer for further information re- garding fuels available in your area. Adding fuel locking fuel filler cap (gas cap) ...
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Note: • tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened properly. The mil in the instrument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled. • when the fue...
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Warning! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear gawr. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the ve- hicle and have an accident. Tongue weight (tw) the tongue weight is the downward force ex- erted on the hitch ball ...
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• for fixed ball tow bar, attach the clip directly to the designated point. This alternative must be specifically permitted by the trailer manu- facturer since the clip may not be sufficiently strong for use in this way. Without attachment points • for detachable ball tow bar, you must follow the re...
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Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/transmission model max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Tongue wt. (see note) all two-door 4,409 lbs (2 000 kg) 220 lbs (100 kg) all four-doo...
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Warning! Improper towing can lead to an injury acci- dent. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: • make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur ...
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Towing requirements – trailer brakes − do not interconnect the hydraulic brake sys- tem or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inad- equate braking and possible personal injury. − when towing a trailer equipped with a hy- draulic surge actuated brake system, an e...
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Drive position 2 on more severe grades. Refer to “automatic transmission” in “starting and operating” for further information. Electronic speed control – if equipped − do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − when using the speed control, if you expe- rience speed drops greater than 10 mph...
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Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground four-wheel drive models flat tow none see instructions • automatic transmission in park • manual transmission in gear (not in neutral (n) • transfer case in neutral (n) • to...
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Caution! (continued) • before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “shifting into neutral” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in neutral. Otherwise, inter- nal damage will result. • towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmis- ...
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Caution! Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into park with the transfer case in n (neutral) and the engine running. With the transfer case in n (neutral) ensure that the engine is off prior to shifting the transmission into park. 13. Attach the vehicle to the tow veh...
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6 what to do in emergencies • hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 • if your engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 • jacking and tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 • jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 • ...
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Hazard warning flasher the hazard warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. Press the switch to turn on the hazard warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. P...
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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 chang- ing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is danger- ous. The vehicle could ...
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6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow thes...
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle...
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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...
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Warning! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. Jump-starting procedure warning! Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. Caution! Failure to follow t...
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Tow eyes your vehicle is equipped with tow eyes, which are mounted in the front and the rear. Caution! Tow eyes are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow eyes for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended whe...
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Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker 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. Towing ...
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Towing without the ignition key fob 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 driv...
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7 maintaining your vehicle • engine compartment — 3.8l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 • engine compartment – 2.8l diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 • onboard diagnostic system — obd ii . . . . . . . . . . 251 • loose fuel filler cap message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 • replacement p...
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• cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 • brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 • automatic transmission – if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 262 • hydraulic clutch fluid – manual transmission . . . . . . . 263 • manual transmission – if e...
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Engine compartment — 3.8l 1 — integrated power module 7 — engine coolant reservoir 2 — battery 8 — engine oil fill 3 — automatic transmission dipstick 9 — air cleaner filter 4 — engine oil dipstick 10 — coolant pressure cap 5 — brake fluid reservoir 11 — power steering fluid reservoir 6 — washer flu...
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Engine compartment – 2.8l diesel 1 — integrated power module 6 — brake fluid reservoir 2 — battery 7 — washer fluid reservoir 3 — automatic transmission dipstick 8 — engine oil dipstick 4 — engine oil fill 9 — air cleaner filter 5 — engine coolant reservoir 10 — power steering fluid reservoir 250
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Onboard diagnostic system — obd ii your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called obd ii. This system monitors the performance of the emis- sions, engine, and automatic transmission con- trol systems. When these systems are operat- ing properly, your vehicle will prov...
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Caution! • failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform repairs and service when neces- sary could result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle performance. Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealership or qualified rep...
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Caution! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Engine oil selection – acea categories for countries that use the acea european oil categories for service fill oils, use engine oils that ...
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Materials added to engine oils do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemen- tal additives. Disposing of used engine oil and oil filters care should be taken in disposing...
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Air conditioner maintenance for best possible performance, your air condi- tioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at t...
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Lubricant, such as mopar 姞 lock cylinder lu- bricant or equivalent, directly into the lock cylinder. Windshield wiper blades clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations of salt ...
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Under normal operating conditions, the cata- lytic converter will not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst opera- tion and prevent possible catalyst damage. Caution! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is n...
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Engine coolant checks check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protec- tion every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the en- gine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (antif...
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Adding engine coolant your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows ex- tended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up to 5 years or 105,000 miles (168 000 km) before replace- ment. To prevent reducing this extended main- tenance ...
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Engine coolant level the coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine idling, and warm to normal operating temperature, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle...
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Warning! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency...
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Automatic transmission – if equipped selection of lubricant it is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmis- sion performance. Use only manufacturer’s recommended transmission fluid. Refer to “flu- ids, lubricants, and genuine parts” in “main- taining...
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Note: if it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the two cold (lower) holes on the dipstick with the fluid at ap- proximately 70° f (21° c) (room tempera- ture). If the fluid level is correctly estab- lished at room temperature, it...
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Adding fluid fluid should be added only at filler hole until fluid begins to run out of the hole. Drain first remove the fill plug (b), then the drain plug (c). The recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs (20 to 34 n·m). Caution! When replacing the plugs, do not...
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• if insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumulated on your vehicle, use mopar 姞 super kleen bug and tar remover or equivalent to remove. • use a high quality cleaner wax, such as mopar 姞 cleaner wax or equivalent to re- move road film, stains, and to protect your paint finish. Take care n...
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Do not use harsh cleaners or armor all 姞. Use mopar 姞 total clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery. Warning! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning pur- poses. Many are potentially flammable and, if used in closed areas, they may cause respi- ratory harm. Caution! When installing hanging a...
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Washing — use mopar 姞 car wash or equivalent, or mild soap suds, lukewarm water, and a brush with soft bristles. If extra cleaning is required, use mopar 姞 convertible cloth top cleaner or equivalent, or a mild foaming cleaner on the entire top, but support the top from underneath. Rinsing — be sure...
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4. When removing frost, snow or ice, never use a scraper or de-icing chemicals. Use warm water only if you must clean the window quickly. 5. Debris (sand, mud/dirt, dust, or salt) from off-road driving will have a major impact on zipper operation. Even normal on-road driving and vehicle washing will...
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Cavity car- tridge fuse mini fuse description j11 30 amp pink sway bar j13 60 amp yellow ignition off draw (iod) – main j14 40 amp green rear defroster j15 30 amp pink front blower j17 40 amp green starter solenoid j18 20 amp blue powertrain con- trol module (pcm) trans range j19 60 amp yellow radia...
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Cavity car- tridge fuse mini fuse description m13 20 amp yellow ignition off draw – cabin com- partment node, wireless control module, siren, multifunction control switch m14 20 amp yellow trailer tow (ex- port only) m15 20 amp yellow climate control system, rear view mirror, cabin compart- ment nod...
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Cavity car- tridge fuse mini fuse description m34 10 amp red park assist, cli- mate control system, head- lamp wash, compass m35 10 amp red heated mirrors m36 20 amp yellow power outlet m37 10 amp red anti-lock brake system, elec- tronic stability control, stop lamp switch, fuel pump relay m38 25 am...
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Replacement bulbs interior lights bulb type auto. Trans. Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . 658 courtesy lights, under dash (1) . . . . . 906 heater control lamps (2) . . . . . . . . . 194 rocker switch indicator lamp (rear window defogger, and rear wash/wipe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ** soundbar d...
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Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) — two door models 18.5 gallons 70 liters fuel (approximate) — four door models 22.5 gallons 85 liters engine oil with filter 3.8 liter engine 6 quarts 5.7 liters 2.8 liter diesel engine 7 quarts 6.6 liters cooling system * 3.8 liter engine (mopar 姞 ant...
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Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts engine component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part engine coolant mopar 姞 antifreeze/coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technol- ogy) or equivalent. Engine oil – gasoline (non acea catego- ries) use api certified sae 5w-20 engine oi...
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Chassis component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part automatic transmission – if equipped mopar 姞 atf+4 姞 automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4 姞 product. Manual transmission – if equipped mopar 姞 manual transmission lubricant or equivalent (meeting the requirements of chrysler ma...
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8 maintenance schedules • maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 • maintenance schedule – gasoline engine . . . . . . . . . 278 • maintenance schedule – diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . 290 277.
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Maintenance schedule maintenance schedule – gasoline engine the oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for sched- uled maintenance. On non-evic equipped vehicles, “change oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odom- eter and a single chime will sound, ...
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Caution! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required maintenance intervals refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Severe duty conditions †† change the engine oil and engine oil filter at ev...
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7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chrysler dealer 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engi...
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22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏ inspect exhaust system. ❏ inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary. Odometer...
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37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chrysler dealer 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the en...
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52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chrysler dealer 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the en...
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67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏ inspect exhaust system. ❏ inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary. Odomete...
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90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ inspect and replace pcv valve if necessary.† ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ insp...
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97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chrysler dealer 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the...
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112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏ inspect exhaust system. ❏ inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary. Odomet...
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127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chrysler dealer 135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change ...
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142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. Odometer reading date repair order # dealer code signature authorized chrysler dealer 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change ...
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† this maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about y...
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Once a month • check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • inspect the battery; clean and tighten the terminals as required. • check the fluid levels of engine coolant/ antifreeze deaeration bottle, brake master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed. • check all lights and...
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25,000 miles (40,000 km) or 24 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ drain the fuel filter/water separator unit. ❏ replace th...
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50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ drain the fuel filter/water separator unit. ❏ replace th...
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62,500 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ if using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. ❏ drain the fuel filter/water separator unit....
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75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 72 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ drain the fuel filter/water separator unit. ❏ replace t...
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100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 96 months maintenance service schedule ❏ change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ rotate tires. ❏ replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ flush and replace the engine coolant (antifreeze). ❏ adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ d...
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Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that 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. Inspection and service should be p...
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• dominican republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 • ecuador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 • el salvador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 • estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 • finland . . . . . . ....
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• poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 • portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 • puerto rico and us virgin islands . . . . . . . . . . 306 • romania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 • russia . . . . . . . . . ....
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If you need assistance the manufacturer distributors are vitally inter- ested in your satisfaction with their products and services. If a servicing problem or other difficulty should occur, we recommend that you take the following steps: discuss the problem at the authorized dealer with the dealer p...
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Bulgaria balkan star resbarska str. 5 1510 sofia tel.: 359 2 91988 fax: 359 2 945 40 14 chile comercial chrysler s.A. Av. Americo vespucio 1601, quilicura santiago, chile tel.: (56-2) 620 7600 fax: (56-2) 730 6201 china chrysler group (china) sales limited 16f,gemdale plaza tower a no.91 jian guo ro...
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Ecuador chrysler jeep automotriz del ecuador av. Juan tanca marengo km. 4.5 guayaquil, ecuador tel.: (593) 4 225 7935 fax: (593) 4 224 7787 el salvador grupo q del salvador blvd. Los próceres y avenida no. 1, lomas de san francisco, san salvador, el salvador tel.: (503) 22730988 fax: (503) 278 5731 ...
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Honduras grupo q de honduras blvd.. Centro américa frente a plaza miraflores, tegucigalpa, honduras tel.: (504) 235-9220 fax: (504) 232-6564 hungary chrysler automotive hungaria kft h-1133 budapest kárpát u 21 tel.:+36-1-887-7000 fax: +36-1-887-7098 ireland c.J. Ireland concessionaires limited clonl...
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Peru divemotor s.A. Calle alejandro bussalleu 151, urb. Sta. Catalina - la victoria lima, peru tel.: (51-1) 712 2000 fax: (51-1) 712 2002 poland chrysler polska sp. Z o.O. Ul. Gotlieba daimlera 1 02-480 warszawa tel:+ 801 330 300 portugal chrysler portugal s.A. Qta. Da fonte – edif. D a amélia rua v...
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Switzerland chrysler switzerland gmbh bernstrasse 55 ch-8952 schlieren tel: • german : 0800 80 29 20 • french : 0800 80 29 21 • italian : 0800 80 29 22 telefax +41 (0) 44 755 64 00 taiwan chrysler taiwan co. , ltd. 13th floor union enterprise plaza 1109 min sheng east road, section 3 taipei taiwan r...
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Abs (anti-lock brake system) . . . 148,207 adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 air cleaner, engine (engine air cleaner filter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 air conditioner maintenance . . . . . . . 255 air conditioning . . . . . . . ...
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Child restraint tether anchors . . . . . 42,44 child safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 clean air gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 compact disc (cd) maintenance . . . . 165 compass . . . ...
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Flooded, starting . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 273 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252,273 oil change interval . . . . . . . . . . . 160 oil disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 oil filter . . . . . . ...
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Hard top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 hard top, modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 hard top removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . 238 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 head rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 headlights dim...
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Headlight leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 high beam indicator . . . . . . . . . . 147 hill descent control indicator . . . . . 216 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 interior . . . . . . . . . ...
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Onboard diagnostic system . . . . . . . 251 operator manual (owner’s manual) . . . . . 6 outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 56 overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 overdrive off switch . . . . . . . . . . . 192 overheating, engine . . . . . . . . . 149,238 owner’s manual (oper...
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Untwisting procedure . . . . . . . . . . 28 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 easy entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 fold and tumble rear . . . . . . . . . . 80 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 height adjustment . . ...
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Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 tread wear indicators . . . . . . . . . 219 to open hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 tongue weight/trailer weight . . . . . . . 230 torque converter clutch . . . . . . . 191,193 towing . . . . . . . ...
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