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Jeep Jeep Wrangler User Manual

Manual is about: 2012

Summary of Jeep Wrangler

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    User guide 13jk72-926-aa wrangler fourth edition user guide 2013 wrangler includes wrangler unlimited jeep.Com download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada). Download a free vehicle information app...

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    Wa r n i n g ! Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Important: this user guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of yo...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from chrysler group llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . 8 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Welcome from chrysler group llc congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristics ...

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    Chrysler group llc is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment. This...

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    Rollover warning introduction/welcome 4.

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

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    Driver c ockpit controls at a glance 6.

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    A. Electronic v ehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 79 b. T urn signal/lights lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20 c. Electronic v ehicle information center (evic) display (behind steering wheel) pg. 8 d. Instrument cluster pg. 8 e. W iper/w asher lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 22 f. Po...

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    Instrument cluster warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light** - oil pressure warning light** - anti-lock brake (abs) light** - air bag warning light** - electronic throttle control (etc) light - tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) light - engine temperature warning light - ...

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    Indicators - turn signal indicators - high beam indicator - front fog light indicator - front axle lock indicator* - rear axle lock indicator* - vehicle security indicator* - o/d (overdrive) off indicator 4wd - 4wd indicator* - sway bar indicator* - electronic stability control (esc) off indicator c...

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

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    Warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (co) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled. • keep key fob transmitters away from child...

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

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    Child restraints • children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. • every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require th...

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    • the tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback using the most direct path. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath the head rest and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. • tighten all three straps as you...

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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 severely injured ...

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

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    Rear seats folding rear seat • be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. To fold the rear seat • lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward (two-door models). • slowly flip the entire seat (two-door mo...

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    Tilt steering column • the tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • with one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. • pull upward on the lever to lock the column fi...

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

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

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    Headlights/parking lights/automatic headlights • rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second detent for headlights , and the third detent for auto. • when set to auto, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels. Instrumen...

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    Wiper/washer lever front wipers intermittent, low and high operation • rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation. Washer operation • pull the lever toward you...

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    Speed control • the electronic speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise on/off • push the on/off switch to activate the speed control. • the cruise symbol will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off switch a second time to turn...

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    Manual climate controls air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • recirculation is allowed in floor mode. • recirculation is allowed in defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes. Heated mirrors • the m...

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

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    Sunrider® and soft top 2–door sunrider® down • follow these simple steps to open the sunrider ® feature. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 3. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. Operating your vehicle 26.

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    4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown. 5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other side. 6. Reposition the sun visors. Note: if you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h)...

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    2–door soft top down • follow these simple steps to lower the 2–door soft top. 1. Remove the side and back windows. 2. Remove rear corner panels. 3. Release header latches from the wind- shield frame. 4. Release the sunrider ® latch (both sides). Operating your vehicle 28.

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    5. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Note: ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. • to raise the soft top, perform the above steps in the opposite order. 4–door sunrider® down • follow these simple steps to open the sunrider ® feature. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to...

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    4. Fold the top so that the material forms a "w" as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. 5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. 6. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each strap will wrap aro...

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    4–door soft top down • follow these simple steps to lower the 4–door soft top. 1. Remove the side and back windows. 2. Remove rear corner panels. 3. Release header latches from the wind- shield frame. 4. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. Operating your vehicle 31.

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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. Release sunrider ® latch (both sides). 7. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Note: ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle. • to raise the soft top, perform ...

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    Caution! • do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Window scratches and wax buildup may result. • do not lower the top when the temperature is below 41°f (5°c). Damage to the top may result. • do not lower the top when the windows are dirty. Grit may scratch the window. • do not move ...

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

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    4. Turn the rear l-shaped lock (located above the shoulder belt anchorage). 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the windshield. 6. Remove the left-hand panel. • to remove the right panel, follow the steps above except for step 3. Note: • the left panel must be removed before remo...

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

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    Dual top — if equipped • if your vehicle is equipped with a dual top, you must remove one of the tops from the vehicle. • 2 door - if the soft top is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from the sport bar. • 4 door - if the soft top is removed, ensure that the pivot bracket strap is ins...

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    Your vehicle's sound system electronics 38.

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    Electronics 39.

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    Uconnect® 130 note: your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock setting • press and hold the “time” button...

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    Equalizer, balance and fade • press the “tune/scroll” control knob and bass, mid, treble, balance and fade will display. Rotate the “tune/scroll” control knob to select the desired setting. Radio operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through radio stations in am or fm bands. • hold either b...

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

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    Equalizer, balance and fade • press the “tune/scroll” control knob and bass, mid, treble, balance and fade will display. Rotate the “tune/scroll” control knob to select the desired setting. Radio operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through radio stations in am, fm, or sat bands. • hold ei...

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

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    Uconnect® 230 note: • your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect ® voice command and uconnect ® phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio statin...

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    Equalizer, balance and fade • press the “tune/scroll” control knob and bass, mid, treble, balance and fade will display. Rotate the “tune/scroll” control knob to select the desired setting. Radio operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through radio stations in am, fm, or sat bands. • hold ei...

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    Cd/disc operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through cd tracks. • hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping. List button • press the “list” button to bring up a list of all folders on the cd. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “tune/scroll” control knob. • to select a fol...

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

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    Menu • press the “menu” hard-key to access the system setup menu and the my files menu. • press the “menu” hard-key in an active mode (sat, cd, aux, etc.) to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, balance and fade audio control menu • press the “audio” hard-key on the right side of the radio. • u...

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    Radio operation • to access radio mode, touch the “radio” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “am,” “fm” or “sat” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek up/seek down • press the “seek up” or “seek down” soft-keys to seek through radio stations in am, fm, or...

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    Cd/dvd disc operation • press the “media” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “hdd,” “disc,” or “aux” media source soft-key tab. Note: your touch-screen radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is...

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    Audio jack operation • the aux/audio jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod ® , to the vehicles sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. • press the “media” hard-key then the “aux” soft-key to change the mode to aux...

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    Copying music from usb • the usb port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. • insert a usb device (e.G. Thumb drive or memory stick), then select “my music soft-key.” • touch the “add music files to hdd” soft-key, then touch the “front ...

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    Playing music from the hdd • press the “media” hard-key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Touch the “hdd” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “search/browse” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from fav...

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    Changing the navigation voice prompt volume 1. Program a destination. 2. While traveling on your route, touch the upper left area of the map screen where your next turn is displayed. 3. The navigation system will then repeat the distance to your next turn. 4. While the navigation system is speaking,...

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    Setting your home location • from the main navigation menu touch the “where to?” soft-key, then touch the “go home” soft-key. • you may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home address, or choose from recently found locations. Edit home location • from the main navigation ...

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    Adding a via point • to add a stop between the current location and the end destination (via point) you must be navigating a route. • touch the “back arrow” icon multiple times to return to the main navigation menu. • touch the “where to?” soft-key, then search for the additional stop. Select the vi...

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    Uconnect® 730n note: your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock setting • turn the radio on, then touch t...

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    Menu • press the “menu” hard-key to access the system setup menu and the my files menu. • press the “menu” hard-key in an active mode (sat, cd, aux, etc.) to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, balance and fade audio control menu • press the “menu” hard-key on the right side of the radio. Then...

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    Radio operation • to access radio mode, touch the “radio/media” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate repeatedly until am/fm/sat appears at the top of the screen, then touch the “am,” “fm” or “sat” soft-key to select the band. Seek up/seek down • press the “seek up” or “seek down” hard-keys to ...

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    Cd/dvd disc operation • press the “radio/media” hard-key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “hdd,” “disc,” or “aux” media source soft-key tab. Note: your touch-screen radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode wh...

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    Audio jack operation • the aux/audio jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod ® , to the vehicles sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. • press the “radio/media” hard-key, then the “aux” soft-key to change the mode...

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    • touch the “add music files to hdd” soft-key, then touch the “from disc” soft-key in the next screen to start the process. Note: • you might need to select the folder or title depending on the cd, then press “done” to start the copy process. • the copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of ...

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    Display a picture on the radio screen • once the import is complete, the pictures will then be available in the “my pictures” screen. • press the “menu” hard-key to access the settings menu, then touch the “my files” soft-key and then touch the “my pictures” soft-key. Touch the desired picture, then...

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    Cleaning your touch-screen radio • do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth to clean the touch-screen. • if necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alc...

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    Main navigation menu finding points of interest • from the nav main menu, touch the “points of interest” soft-key. • select a category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • select your destination and touch “go.” finding a place by entering the street address • from the nav main menu, touch “new d...

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    Entering your home location • press the “nav” hard-key on the right side of the radio. • from the nav – main menu, touch “guide me home” to enter your home address. If no home address has been set, touch “yes” to access the enter home address menu. • touch “street address” to enter your address. Tou...

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

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    Siriusxm satellite radio/travel link • siriusxm travel link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • siriusxm travel link is only available in the united states. • the following describes features that are available when in s...

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    • you will see a favorite star indicator in the upper right side of the screen below the “sat” soft-key and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently playing on one of the siriusxm satellite radio channels. Note: refer to your uconnect ® 730n or 430/ 430n user's manual for ...

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    Replay option option description fast forward/fw forwards the content, and works similarly to rewind/rw. However, fast forward/fw can only be used when content has been previously rewound. Replay time displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the live c...

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

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    Note: the usb port supports certain mini, classic, nano, touch, and iphone ® devices. The usb port also supports playing music from compatible external usb mass storage class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the usb port section in the owner's manual on the dvd. Refer to ww...

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    Phone pairing note: • pairing is a one - time initial setup before using the phone. • prior to starting the pairing procedure ensure all additional phones within the vehicle have their bluetooth ® disabled. • press the “phone” button to begin. • wait for the “ready” prompt and beep. • after the beep...

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

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    Mute (or unmute) microphone during call • during a call, press the “voice command” button . • after the beep, say “mute” (or “mute off”). Transfer ongoing call between handset and vehicle • during a call, press the “voice command” button . • after the beep, say “transfer call”. Changing the volume •...

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    Note: visit http://www.Driveuconnect.Com/features/voicecommand/ for more info on which voice command features apply to your vehicle. • start a dialogue by pressing the “voice command” button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. Below are a list of voice commands for eac...

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

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

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    Eco • the eco message will appear in your evic display whenever you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. • this feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. Programmable features elect...

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

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    Power outlets • there are three possible 12–volt power outlets in this vehicle. • the front power outlet, located in the lower portion of the instrument panel, is powered when the key is in the on or acc position. • a second power outlet is located inside the center console bin and is powered direct...

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

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    Electronic sway bar disconnect – rubicon only off-road • this feature will only activate when the following conditions are met: • key in run positon, vehicle in 4l (low) or 4h (high) range. • vehicle speed under 18 mph. • press the sway bar switch, located on the instrument panel (to the left of the...

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    Trailer t o wing weight s (maximum trailer weight ra tings ) engine/ transmission axle model gcwr (gross com- bined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l/manual 3.21 t wo–door sport model (4wd) 6,296 lbs (2 856 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lb...

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    Engine/ transmission axle model gcwr (gross com- bined wt. Rating) frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l/manual 3.21 four–door sport model (4wd) 6,552 lbs (2 972 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.6l/manual 3.73 four–door sport m...

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

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    Recreational towing – four-wheel drive models note: the transfer case must be shifted into neutral (n), automatic transmission must be shifted into park, and manual transmission must be placed in gear (not in neutral) for recreational towing. Shifting into neutral (n) use the following procedure to ...

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    Shifting out of neutral (n) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the lock/off position. 4. Turn the ignition switch to ...

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    Caution! • it is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in neutral (n) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. • damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into park with the transfer case in neutral (n) and the ...

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

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

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

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    - charging system light • this light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. • we recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehi...

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    Oil change evic indicator message • if an “oil change” message (shown as "change oil soon" and "oil change needed") appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change. Resetting the light after servicing • turn the ignition switch to the on/run position (do not start eng...

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    If your engine overheats • in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. Note: there are st...

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

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    Jacking instructions 1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extensio...

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    10. Remove the jack assembly and wheel blocks. 11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper locations. 12. Remove blocks from wheels. Road tire installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tig...

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

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

  • Page 104: Caution!

    Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: • disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery. • disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. • disco...

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

  • Page 106: Caution!

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

  • Page 107

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

  • Page 108: Warning!

    Opening the hood • release the two hood latches located on the left and right side of the hood. • raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood open- ing. • 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...

  • Page 109

    Engine c omp ar tment 3.6l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 107.

  • Page 110

    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant– 3.6l engine we recommend you use mopar ® antifreeze/coolant 10 year/ 150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). 10.5 quarts (9.9 liters) includes coolant recovery bottle filled to max level. Eng...

  • Page 111: Caution!

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities power steering reservoir we recommend you use mopar ® power steering fluid +4, mopar ® or atf+4 ® automatic transmission fluid. — fuel selection 2 door 87 octane 18.6 gallons (70 liters) (approximate) fuel selection 4 door 87 octane 22.5 gallons...

  • Page 112

    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This...

  • Page 113

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

  • Page 114

    Maintenance chart refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 23456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1...

  • Page 115: Arning!

    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 23456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000...

  • Page 116

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

  • Page 117

    Fuses integr ated p ower m odule (fuses) maintaining your vehicle 115.

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    • the integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j1 — — j2 30 amp pink transfer case module j3 — — j4 25 amp natural driver door node j5 25 amp natural passeng...

  • Page 119

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m10 15 amp blue ignition off draw — vehicle entertain- ment system (iod-ves), satellite digital audio receiver (sdars), dvd, hands-free module (hfm), radio, antenna (ant), universal garage door opener (ugdo), vanity lamp (vanity lp) m11 10 amp red (ignitio...

  • Page 120

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m26 10 amp red power window switch/driver window switch m27 10 amp red ignition switch feed, wireless module m28 10 amp red pcm feed/tcm m29 10 amp red powertrain m30 15 amp blue wiper motor frt, j1962 diagnostic feed m31 20 amp yellow backup lamps (b/u la...

  • Page 121

    Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door o...

  • Page 122: Warning!

    Warning! • overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions....

  • Page 123: Warning!

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

  • Page 124

    Reporting safety defects in the united states • if you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. • if nhtsa receives...

  • Page 125

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

  • Page 126

    Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . .25 antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . .108 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . .11 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . .21 automatic temperature control (atc) . . . . . . . . . . . .25 belts, ...

  • Page 127

    Jack operation . . . . . . . . . . .97, 98 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 key fob programmable features . . .80 lane change and turn signals . . . .21 lane change assist . . . . . . . . . .21 latch (lower anchors and tether for children). . . ....

  • Page 128

    Tow hooks, emergency . . . . . . . .103 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . .104 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . .87 trailer towing trailer and tongue weight . . . .85 trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 turn signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2...

  • Page 129

    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 13 • how do i adjust the height of my front seat? Pg. 15 operating your vehicle • how do i operate my soft top? Pg. 26 • how do i operate my hard top? Pg. 34 electronics • which radio is in my vehicle? • ...

  • Page 130

    Off-road capabilities • how do i shift into different four-wheel drive selections? Pg. 83 utility • how do i know how much i can tow with my jeep wrangler? Pg. 85 what to do in emergencies • what do i do if my tpms warning light is blinking? Pg. 91 • how do i change a flat tire? Pg. 97 • how do i ju...

  • Page 131: Important:

    Wa r n i n g ! Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Important: this user guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of yo...

  • Page 132

    User guide 13jk72-926-aa wrangler fourth edition user guide 2013 wrangler includes wrangler unlimited jeep.Com download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada). Download a free vehicle information app...