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Jeep Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual Supplement

Manual is about: 2012

Summary of Jeep Wrangler

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    924013.Psp 12jku72-226-aa chrysler 2.75" gutter 02/24/2011 13:24:52 chrysler group llc 2012 p acifica 12jku72-226-aa first edition printed in u.S.A. Wrangler o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l s u p p l e m e n t 2012 p acifica 2 0 1 2 p o s ta l v e h i c l e wrangler o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l s u p p l e m...

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 5: Introduction

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

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    Introduction this booklet is a supplement to the owner’s manual. It contains information relative to the right-hand-drive postal model. You will find illustrations and instructions regarding operation of interior controls unique to this vehicle. The maintenance schedule and general care and handling...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Things to know before starting your vehicle contents 䡵 occupant restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ▫ lap/shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ▫ rear center lap/shoulder belt retractor lockout — four-door models only . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ lap/shoulder belt u...

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    Occupant restraints some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all passengers • advanced front air bags for driver and front passen- ger • supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sab) — if equipped • ...

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    Note: the advanced front air bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: 1. Children 12 years old and u...

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

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

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    Warning! (continued) • wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in an acci...

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” latch plate latch plate to buckle 2 things to know before starting your vehicle 11.

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    Warning! • a belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • a belt that is loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you...

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

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    6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Warning! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protecti...

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    Warning! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupied. If the rear seatback is not fully upright and locked and the rear center lap/shoulder belt can be pulled out of the retractor, th...

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

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    This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. Warning! • the belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly automatic locking ...

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    Out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a ⬙ click. ⬙ automatic locking retractor mode (alr) — if equipped in this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. The belt will still r...

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

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    The beltalert 威 warning sequence begins within 60 sec- onds of the vehicle speed over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the seat belt reminder light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the sequence starts, it will continue for 96 seconds or until the respective seatbelts are fastened. After the seque...

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    4. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. Note: watch for the seat belt reminder light to turn on while the seat belt retracts and turn off while re- buckling the seat belt. Beltalert 威 can be reactivat...

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

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    The advanced front air bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation ...

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    • front seat belt pretensioners, seat belt buckle switch, and seat track position sensors advanced front air bag features the advanced front air bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined ...

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    Warning! (continued) • if your vehicle is equipped with supplemental seat-mounted side air bags (sab), do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the sab; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. • if your veh...

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    When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only. Warning! Being too close to the supplemental seat-mounted side...

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    Air bag deployment sensors and controls occupant restraint controller (orc) the orc is part of a federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. The orc determines if deployment of the front and/or side air bags is required in a frontal or side collision. Based on the impact sensor’s si...

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    The orc also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the start or on/run positions. If the key is in the lock position, in the acc position, or not in the ignition, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. The orc...

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    When the orc detects a collision requiring the ad- vanced front air bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the advanced front air bags. Different air bag inflation rates are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The steering wheel...

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    Knee impact bolsters the knee impact bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- pants for the best interaction with the advanced front air bag. Front and side impact sensors in front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors can aid the orc ...

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    If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • the nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or thos...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service. If your seat, includ- ing your trim cover and cushio...

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    Warning! (continued) • it is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system. Air bag warning light you will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The air bag w...

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    Assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- formed. The edr is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The edr in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • how various systems in your vehicle w...

  • Page 37: Contents

    Understanding your instrument panel contents 䡵 instrument panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3.

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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 36 understanding your instrument panel.

  • Page 39: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating contents 䡵 engine block heater — if equipped . . . . . . . . . 38 4.

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    Engine block heater — if equipped the engine block heater warms engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt ac electrical outlet with a grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is found under the hood near the brake fluid r...

  • Page 41: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    Maintaining your vehicle contents 䡵 engine compartment — 3.6l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 䡵 maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 5.

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    Engine compartment — 3.6l 1 — integrated power module (fuses) 6 — washer fluid reservoir 2 — brake fluid reservoir 7 — engine coolant reservoir 3 — engine oil dipstick 8 — air cleaner filter 4 — engine oil fill 9 — coolant pressure cap 5 — battery 10 — power steering fluid reservoir 40 maintaining y...

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    Maintenance procedures the scheduled maintenance appearing in the owner’s manual also applies to this vehicle. The time and mileage intervals should be followed to assure proper operation of your vehicle. Failure to perform maintenance services at the specified intervals as outlined in the “maintena...

  • Page 45: Index

    Index 6.

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    Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 airbag deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 airbag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,33 airbag maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 airbag, side . . . ....

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    Seat belt reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 adjustable upper shoulder anchorage . . . . . . 16 and pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

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    Chrysler group llc 12 jku72-226-aa 1st edition printed in u.S.A..