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Jeep Jeep Wrangler User Manual

Manual is about: 2012

Summary of Jeep Wrangler

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    User guide jeep.Com 12jk72-926-aa wrangler fourth edition user guide 2012 wrangler includes wrangler unlimited download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the for owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada). Get the free mobile app for your ph...

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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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    For complete owner information, refer to your owner's manual on the dvd in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the dvd may also be printed and saved for future reference. Chrysler group llc is committed to protecting our en...

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    Rollover warning warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accel...

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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. Electr onic v ehicle inf ormation c ent er (evic) c ontr o ls pg. 73 b. T u rn signal/lights l e v er (behind s teering wheel) pg. 22 c. Electr onic v ehicle inf ormation c ent er (evic) displa y (behind s teering wheel) pg. 73 d . Ins trument clus te r pg. 8 e. W iper /w asher l e v e r (behind ...

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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 indicator* - sway bar indicator* - electronic stability control (esc) off indicator - cru...

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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 unlock on the fir...

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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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    • a deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. 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...

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    Warning! (continued) • being too close to the seat-mounted side air bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. • do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. • afte...

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    • two-door models can accommodate flexible latch-compatible child seats in the two outboard seating positions only. Both rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. Child seats with fixed or flexible latch-compatible attachments can be installed in either outboard seating posit...

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    Installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts • to install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. • next, extract all the seat belt webbing out...

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    Front seats manual seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position. Height adjustment • ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height. • ratchet th...

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    • the front passenger seats have a track memory which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track, regardless of its original position. • the recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its fully upright position. Warning! • adjust...

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    • locate the pull strap, located on the outboard side of the seat, and pull it toward you until the seatback releases (four-door models). To raise the rear seat • lift up on the seatback to return it to the upright position. Warning! • it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or out...

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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 s...

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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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    Turn signal/lights lever 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 ...

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    Turn signals/lane change assist • tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. 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 inter...

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    Speed control • the speed control buttons 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 the system ...

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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 not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. Heated mirrors • the mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature ...

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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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    Soft t o p and sunrider® operating your vehicle 27.

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    Operating your vehicle 28.

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    Operating your vehicle 29.

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    Operating your vehicle 30

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    Hard t o p and freedom t op® operating your vehicle 31.

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    Operating your vehicle 32.

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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. • if the soft top is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from the sport bar. • the soft top was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only. Note: the soft top...

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    Your vehicle's sound system electronics 34.

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    Electronics 35.

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    Media center 130 (sales code res) 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 ...

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    Radio operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through radio stations in am, fm, or sat bands. • hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store radio presets • press the “set/rnd” button once and set 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). • a second station may be...

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    Media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res + rsc) 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 ...

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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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    Media center 230 (sales code req) 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 o...

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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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    Sirius xm™ satellite radio • sirius xm™ satellite radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite sports, news, talk and entertainment channels–all with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your fi...

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    Media center 430/430n (sales code rbz/rhb) 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 ...

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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.) in order to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, balance and fade audio control menu • press the “audio” hard-key on the right side of the r...

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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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    • pressing the “media” hard-key and then the “aux” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. • the functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The ...

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    • touch the “add music files to hdd” soft-key, then touch the “from usb” soft-key in the next screen. • select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the “done” soft-key to start the copy process. Note: the copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. Copying pict...

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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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    Main navigation menu finding points of interest • from the main navigation menu, touch “where to?,” then touch “points of interest.” • select a category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • select your destination and touch “go.” finding a place by spelling the name • from the main navigation men...

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    Following your route • your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding a via point • to add a stop (via point) you must be navigating a route. • touch the “...

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    • you may experience delays in acquisition of satellite signals when in areas with an obstructed view to the sky, such as garages, tunnels, or large cities with tall buildings. Media center 730n (sales code rhr) note: your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect™ voice command and uconnect™ phon...

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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.) in order to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, balance and fade audio control menu • press the “menu” hard-key on the right side of the ra...

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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 audio jack allows a portable device, such as an mp3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • pressing the “radio/media” hard-...

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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 files”. • touch the “my music” soft-key, then touch the “add music files” to hdd soft-...

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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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    Navigation • your navigation system receives gps signals from up to 16 satellites to display the position of your vehicle. Map and database information is supplied through a hard disk drive. • touch the “nav” hard-key on the radio face plate to access the navigation system and the nav – main menu. N...

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    Finding a place by entering the street address • from the nav main menu, touch “new destination,” then touch “street address.” note: if the wrong state and/or country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. • once the country and state are set and the street...

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    Go home • from the nav main menu, touch “guide me home” when you want to route to your home destination. Where am i now? • from the nav main menu, touch “where am i now?.” the where am i now? Menu displays location information for the current vehicle position. • touch the “nearby poi”soft-key to sea...

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    • “save destination” to save the destination address. • “change method” will allow you to change the routing method. Sirius xm™ satellite radio/travel link note: • sirius travel link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • s...

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    Note: refer to your media center 730n or media center 430/430n user's manual for more information. Display sat favorites list • touch the “search/browse” soft-key and select “favorites” from the sat browse screen. • touch the desired favorites soft-key to switch the sat tuner to the corresponding ch...

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    Replay • while you are in sat mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current sirius xm™ channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the replay button to listen to the stored audio. • you can touch the on-screen controls to pause and rewind audio playback, touch the scan...

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    Sirius travel link (media center 730n (rhr) & media center 430n (rhb) only) note: • sirius travel link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • sirius travel link is only available in the united states. • sirius travel link b...

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    Steering wheel audio controls • the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering 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 or ...

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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 w...

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    • (after the beep), say “pair a device”. • follow the audible prompts. • you will be asked to say a four-digit personal identification number (pin), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can say any four-digit pin. You will not need to remember this pin after the initial pai...

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    • only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. Sim card phonebook is not part of the mobile phonebook. • this downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect™ phone. These can only be edited on the mobil...

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    Warning! • any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. • in an emergency, to use uc...

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    Sirius xm™ satellite radio mode “channel number” (to change the channel by its spoken number) “next channel” (to select the next channel) “previous channel” (to select the previous channel) “list channel” (to hear a list of available channels) “select name” (to say the name of a channel) “radio menu...

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    Warning! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. Bluetooth® streaming audio • i...

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    • press and release the compass button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature or to exit sub menus. • press and release the down button to scroll downward through the sub menus. Compass calibration • this compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the...

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    Flashing lamps with lock • the turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off: • press and hold the unlock button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the lock button while sti...

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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 suc...

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    Electronic sway bar disconnect – rubicon only off-road • press the sway bar switch, located on the instrument panel (to the left of the steering column), once to disconnect the sway bar. • the sway bar indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. On-road • press the sway bar switch a s...

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    Tr ailer t o wing weight s (ma ximum tr ailer weight r a tings) engine/t ransmis s ion axle model gcwr (gr o s s c ombined w t. Rating) fr ontal ar ea max. G t w (gr o s s t railer w t.) max. T railer t ongue w t. (see not e ) 3.6l/manual 3.21 t w o–door sport model (4wd ) 5,329 lbs (2 417 k g) 25 s...

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    Engine/t ransmis s ion axle model gcwr (gr o s s c ombined w t. Rating) fr ontal ar ea max. G t w (gr o s s t railer w t.) max. T railer t ongue w t. (see not e ) 3.6l/a ut omatic 3.73 f our–door sport model (4wd ) 8,257 lbs (3 745 k g ) 32 sq ft (2.97 s q m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 k g ) 350 lbs (159 k g)...

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

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    Caution! (continued) • manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in neutral) for recreational towing. • before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “shifting into neutral (n)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in neutral (n). Otherwise, internal damage will re...

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

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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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    Resetting the light after servicing • turn the ignition switch to the on/run position (do not start engine). • fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds. • turn the ignition switch to the off/lock position. Hotoil – transmission temperature warning message • the hotoil cluste...

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    Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°f (116 °c) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°f (93–110°c). If the pointer ...

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

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

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    4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 95 ft/lbs (130 n·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, hav...

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    Warning! (continued) • to assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. • raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near ...

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    • connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. • connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. • connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (expose...

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

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    Shift lever override • if a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • to access the shift lever override, remove the override cover located on the prndl bezel, next to the shift lever. •...

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    Freeing a stuck vehicle • if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between drive/1st gear and reverse. Using minimal accelerator pedal pr...

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    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...

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    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 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 p...

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    Engine c omp artment 3.6l engine maintaining your vehicle 100

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    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant 3.6l mopar® antifreeze/ coolant 5 year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equivalent. 10.5 quarts (9.9 liters) includes coolant recovery bottle filled to max level. Engine oil w...

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    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities axle differential (rear) 226 rbi (model 44) - mopar® gear & axle lubricant (sae 80w-90) (api gl-5) or equivalent. For trailer towing, use mopar® synthetic gear & axle lubricant (sae 75w-140) or equivalent. Models equipped with trac-lok™ require ...

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    Maintenance chart miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 or kilomet ers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 change the engine oil ...

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    Miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 or kilomet ers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 change the m anual tr a nsmis sion fluid...

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    Maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or 12 months 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months 32,000 miles (52,000 km) or 24 months 40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 36 months 56,0...

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    Fuses integrated power module (fuses) maintaining your vehicle 106.

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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 110

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m6 20 amp yellow power outlet #1/rain sensor m7 20 amp yellow power outlet #2 (batt/acc select) m8 20 amp yellow front heated seat m9 20 amp yellow rear heated seat (if equipped) m10 15 amp blue ignition off draw — vehicle entertainment system (iod-ves), s...

  • Page 111

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m19 25 amp natural auto shut down (asd #1 and #2) m20 15 amp blue cabin compartment node interior light (ccn int light), switch bank (sw bank) m21 20 amp yellow auto shut down (asd #3) m22 10 amp red right horn (rt horn (hi/low) m23 10 amp red left horn (l...

  • Page 112

    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 113: Warning!

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

  • Page 114: 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 115

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

  • Page 116

    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 117

    Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 26 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . 101 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 audio settings . . . . . . . . 36,37,39, 40,42,43,47,5...

  • Page 118

    Ipod®/usb/mp3 control . . . . . . 67 bluetooth streaming audio . . 73 jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 jack operation . . . . . . . . . 89,90 jacking instructions . . . . . . . . 90 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 key fob programmable fea...

  • Page 119

    Supplemental restraint system - airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 sway bar disconnect, electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 temperature control, automatic (atc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 temperature gauge, engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 text messa...

  • Page 120

    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. 16 operating your vehicle • how do i operate my soft top? Pg. 27 • how do i operate my hard top? Pg. 31 electronics • which radio is in my vehicle? Pg...

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    Notes 119.

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    Notes 120

  • Page 123: 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 124: Download A Free Vehicle

    User guide jeep.Com 12jk72-926-aa wrangler fourth edition user guide 2012 wrangler includes wrangler unlimited download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the for owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada). Get the free mobile app for your ph...