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    User guide 2013 wrangler includes wrangler unlimited.

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    Important: this user guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The dvd enclosed contains your owner’s manual, navigation/uconnect ® manuals, warranty booklets, tire warranty and roadside assistance (new vehicles purchased in the u.S.) or roadside assistance (n...

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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 essen- tials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristic...

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of seriou...

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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. 82 b. T urn signal/lights lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 21 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 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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    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 sec- ond time to select low-level heating. Press th...

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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 ambien...

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    Fog lights • turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever. 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 a...

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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. Operating your vehicle 28.

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    4. Release the sunrider ® latch (both sides). 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. Operating your vehicle 29.

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    4–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. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top. Operating your vehicle 30

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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 pro- vided straps. Each strap will wrap a...

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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 windshield frame. Operating your vehicle 32.

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    4. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. 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). Operating your vehicle 33.

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    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 the above steps in the opposite order. Caution! • do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Window scratches and wax buildup may result. • do no...

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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 lo- cated 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 re...

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    6. Locate and disconnect the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle. 7. Remove the washer hose (next to the wire harness) by pinching the grips on hose connector and pull downward. 8. Close the swing gate. 9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard top on a soft surf...

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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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    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 39.

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    Your vehicle's sound system electronics 40

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    Electronics 41.

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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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    Radio operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through radio stations in am or fm 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 added...

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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 se...

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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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    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 folder from the list, press the “tune/scroll” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder. Audio...

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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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    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” button once and set 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). • a second station may be add...

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    How to load multiple cds/dvds • press the “load” button and then press the button with the corresponding number (1–6) where the cd is being loaded. The radio will display please wait and prompt when to insert disc. • after the radio displays insert disc, insert the cd into the player. The radio disp...

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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.) 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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    Audio jack operation • the audio jack allows a portable device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod ® , 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 “media” hard-key and then ...

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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 “where to?,” then touch “go home.” • 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 menu, touch “where to?,” ...

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    • touch “where to?,” then search for the additional stop. Then select the via point you wish to add from the given search results. • touch “go,” then touch “add to current route.” taking a detour • to take a detour you must be navigating a route. • touch the “back arrow icon” multiple times to retur...

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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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    Equalizer, balance and fade audio control menu • press the “menu” hard-key on the right side of the radio. Then press the “audio control” soft-key to get to the audio control menu. • use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the screen to change bal- ance and fade. The “center” soft- key r...

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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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    • pressing the “radio/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 itself,...

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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 dis- play 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....

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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 i...

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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 m...

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    • the time displayed below the bar indicates how much time is present between the current buffer play position and the live broadcast. Replay option option description play/pause touch to pause content playback. Touch pause/play again to resume playback. Rewind/rw rewinds the channel content in step...

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    Siriusxm™ travel link (uconnect® 730n & uconnect® 430n only) note: • 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. • siriusxm™ travel link brings ...

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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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    • press the “phone” button to begin. • wait for the “ready” prompt and beep. • (after the beep), say ”setup” or “uconnect device setup”. • (after the beep), say “device pairing”. • (after the beep), say “pair a device”. • follow the audible prompts. • you will be asked to say a four-digit personal i...

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    Note: the mobile phone may require authorization prior to download. • a maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the uconnect ® phone. • depending on the maximum number of entries downloaded, there may be a short delay before the latest down...

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    Warning! • any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on the safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed...

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    Common voice commands (examples) main menu “radio am” (to switch to the am radio mode) “radio fm” (to switch to the fm radio mode) “satellite radio” (to switch to the satellite radio mode) “disc” (to switch to the disc mode) “usb” (to switch to the usb mode) “bluetooth streaming” (to switch to the b...

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    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 following com- mands: — “save” (to s...

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    Bluetooth® streaming audio • if equipped with uconnect ® voice com- mand, your bluetooth-equipped ipod ® devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be bluetooth- compatible, and paired with your radio (see ucon...

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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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    Axle lock (tru-lok®) rubicon only • the axle lock switch is located on the instrument panel (to the left of the steering column). • this feature will only activate when the following conditions are met: • key in run position, vehicle in 4l (low) range. • vehicle speed at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. • ...

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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 3.73 four–door sport model (4wd) 8,052 lbs (3 652 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.6l/automatic 3.21 four–door s...

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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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    7. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position. Note: when shifting out of transfer case neutral (n), turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash. 8. Shift the automatic transmission into park, or place manual transmission in neutral. 9. Release the brake pedal. 10. Disconne...

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    Warning! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the n (neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case n (neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow 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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    • you can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage ...

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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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    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 tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push dow...

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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 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 proce- dures in this section carefully. ...

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    • disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. • disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. • if frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have ...

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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...

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    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...

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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 ar tment 3.6l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 110

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    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 114: Caution!

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

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    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...

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    Required maintenance intervals . Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required mainte- nance intervals. At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system: • change oil and filter • rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even i...

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    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: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

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    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: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,00...

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    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: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,00...

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    Maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 2 years 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 3 years 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 4 years 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 5 years 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 years 70,000 miles (112,000 km) or 7 years 80,000 miles ...

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    Fuses integrated power module (fuses) maintaining your vehicle 119.

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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 m10 15 amp blue ignition off draw — vehicle enter- tainment 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...

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    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 125

    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 126: 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....

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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...

  • Page 128

    Note: • a street address is required when ordering manuals (no p.O. Boxes). • 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 yea...

  • Page 129

    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 130

    Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . .25 antifreeze (engine coolant) . . . . .111 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . .21 automatic temperature control (atc) . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Jack operation . . . . . . . . . .99, 100 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 key fob programmable features . . .83 lane change and turn signals . . . .22 lane change assist . . . . . . . . . .22 latch (lower anchors and tether for children). . . . ...

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    Tow hooks, emergency . . . . . . . .106 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . .107 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . .90 trailer towing trailer and tongue weight . . . .88 trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 turn signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2...

  • Page 133

    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. 35 electronics • which radio is in my vehicle? • ...

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    Off-road capabilities • how do i shift into different four-wheel drive selections? Pg. 86 utility • how do i know how much i can tow with my jeep wrangler? Pg. 88 what to do in emergencies • what do i do if my tpms warning light is blinking? Pg. 94 • how do i change a flat tire? Pg. 99 • how do i ju...

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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. Driving and alcohol: drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your...

  • Page 140: Download A Free

    Jeep.Com 13jk72-926-aa wrangler second edition user guide 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 by visiting your application store, keyword (jeep ve...