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Jeep Wrangler 2011 User Manual

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Summary of Wrangler 2011

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    User guide 2011 wrangler includes wrangler unlimited.

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

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from chrysler group llc . . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 theft alarm...

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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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    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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    Driver cockpit controls at a glance 4.

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    Controls at a glance 5.

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    Instrument cluster warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light** - oil pressure warning light** - anti-lock brake (abs) light** - airbag warning light** - electronic throttle control (etc) light - tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) light - seat belt reminder light brake - bra...

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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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    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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    Height adjustment • ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height. • ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height. Recliner • lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position. D...

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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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    Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially i...

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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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    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 off. Set • with the speed control on, push and release the set – button to se...

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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. Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation • turn the mode an...

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    Air conditioning (a/c) • if the air conditioning button is pressed while in the auto mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. Air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defogging, turn the air reci...

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    Soft top and sunrider ® operating your vehicle 23.

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    Operating your vehicle 24.

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    Operating your vehicle 25.

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    Operating your vehicle 26.

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    Hard top and freedom top ® operating your vehicle 27.

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    Operating your vehicle 28.

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    Wind buffeting • wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. Operating your vehicle 29.

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    Your vehicle's sound system electronics 30

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    Electronics 31.

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    Non-touch-screen radios media center 130 (sales code res) media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res + rsc) electronics 32.

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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 on ...

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    Audio jack • 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 aux button will change the mo...

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    Touch-screen radio media center 730n cd/dvd/hdd/nav (sales code rhr) media center 430/430n cd/dvd/hdd (sales code rbz/rhb) electronics 35.

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    Note: your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect™ voice command and uconnect™ phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, 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 stating “uconnect phone ...

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    • once the station is found, touch and hold one of the preset soft-keys in the list to the right, until you hear a confirmation beep. Hard disk drive operation copy complete audio disc to hard-drive • media center 730n: press the open/close hard-key. • media center 430/430n: press the load hard-key....

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    Usb port • the usb port on the radio allows you to copy songs from a connected usb drive or supported media device onto your media center hard drive. You can also playback music from your usb device through the usb port on the radio. The usb port on a media center 730n allows you to support ipod ® d...

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    Change stored home address • press the menu hard-key, then touch the my files soft-key. • touch the my address book soft-key, then touch the home soft-key. • in the home address information screen, touch the edit contact soft-key, then touch the change address soft-key in the next screen. • touch th...

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    Entering a destination/finding a point of interest • touch the nav soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the navigation system. • touch the where to? Soft-key to program a destination. • next touch one of the subcategories to search for your destination. Address, points ...

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    • view detailed weather conditions at your current location. • ski info • view ski and snowboarding conditions at ski resorts. • fuel prices • check detailed price information for fuel stations near your current location. • movie listings • check which movies (includes start times, ratings, run leng...

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    • for vehicles equipped with video entertainment system (ves)™, refer to the uconnect™ phone section of the uconnect™ user's manual on the dvd for further details. • for vehicles not equipped with ves™, refer to your vehicle owner's manual on the dvd for further details. Note: the uconnect™ phone re...

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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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    Voice command for text messaging • if equipped with uconnect™ voice command, your media center 430n radio may be able to play incoming sms messages through the vehicle sound system. • it also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • not all phones are compatible with th...

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    • when connected to this feature: • the ipod ® can be controlled using the radio buttons to play, browse, and list the ipod ® or external devices contents. Refer to the owner's manual on the dvd for details. • the ipod ® battery charges when plugged into the usb port (if supported by the specific au...

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    • press and release the select button for access to main menus, sub menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu. • 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...

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    Flashing lights 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 st...

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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...

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    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ra tings) engine/ t ransmission axle model gcwr (gr oss combined wt. Rating) fr ontal ar ea max. Gtw (gr oss t railer wt.) max. T railer t ongue wt. (see note) 3.8l/manual 3.21 two–door sport model (4wd) 5,329 lbs (2 417 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 1,000 l...

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    Engine/ t ransmission axle model gcwr (gr oss combined wt. Rating) fr ontal ar ea max. Gtw (gr oss t railer wt.) max. T railer t ongue wt. (see note) 3.8l/ automatic 3.73 four–door sport model (4wd) 8,257 lbs (3 745 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.8l/manual 3.21 four...

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    Overdrive off switch • overdrive can be locked out by pressing the o/d off switch located on the center console. An indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate to show that the switch has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores the overdrive function. • when frequent...

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    • attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar and release the parking brake. • disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it away from the negative battery post. • refer to your owner's manual on the dvd for further details. Caution! • front or rear wheel lifts should not b...

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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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    • please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the tpms low tire pressure telltale. • your vehicle has also been equippe...

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    Brake - brake warning light • the brake warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an anti-lock brake syste...

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    - anti-lock brake (abs) light • this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs). • if the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. - electronic throttle control (etc) lig...

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    Caution! Continuous driving with the transmission temperature hotoil warning message illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage and transmission failure. Warning! Continued operation with the transmission temperature hotoil warning message illuminated could cause the fluid to boil ...

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    Warning! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant b...

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    • block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking and tire changing instructions • remove the ...

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    • raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. • remove the lug nuts and wheel. • position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-sh...

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    Jump-starting • if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. No...

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    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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    Warning! (continued) • do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. Emergency tow hooks • if your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front a...

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    • using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console. • move the shift lever into the neutral position. • the vehicle may then be started in neutral. • reinstall the override cover. Towing a disabled vehicle • the manufacturer requires ...

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    Warning! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously witho...

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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 comp ar tment 3.8l engine maintaining your vehicle 68.

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    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant 3.8l mopar ® antifreeze/coolant five year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equivalent. 13 quarts (12 liters) includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to max level. E...

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    Maintenance char t 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 kilometers: 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 kilometers: 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 flush and replace the engine coolant if n...

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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 73.

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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...

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    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m11 10 amp red (ignition off draw) iod-hvac/atc, mw sensr, underhood lamp (uh lmp) m12 30 amp green amplifier (amp) m13 20 amp yellow ignition off draw— cabin compartment node (iod-ccn), wireless control module (wcm), siren, multifunction control switch (m...

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    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m32 10 amp red occupant restraint controller (orc), tt europe m33 10 amp red next generation controller (ngc), global powertrain engine controller (gpec) m34 10 amp red park assist (prk asst), heater ventilation, air conditioning module (hvac mod), headlam...

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

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    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...

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    Reporting safety defects in the 50 united states and washington, d.C. • 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 manufactu...

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    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 ex...

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    Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 21,22 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . . . 18 automatic temperature control (atc) . . . . . . . . ....

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    Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . 70 navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,39 oil change indicator . . . . . . . . . . 57 oil, engine capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 overheating, engine . . . . . . . . . . 58 panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 phone (pairing) . . . . ...

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    Notes 83.

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    Notes 84.

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    Warning! Driving and alcohol: drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or...

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    11jk72-926-aa wrangler fourth edition user guide this guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions, maint...