Jeep 2010 Wrangler Owner'S Manual Download

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

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Engine Compartment — 3.8L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455

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Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 456

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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 456

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Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457

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Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458

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Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458

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Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459

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Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460

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Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462

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Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463

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Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463

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Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 465

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Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466

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Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466

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Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467

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Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468

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Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470

Summary of Contents for 2010 Wrangler

Page 1: ...Wrangler O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 525 10 INDEX 535 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 4: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction 4 䡵 Rollover Warning 5 䡵 How To Use This Manual 6 䡵 Warnings And Cautions 8 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number 8 䡵 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 8 1 ...

Page 5: ...d for off road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a four wheel drive vehicle Before you start to drive this vehicle read the Owner s Manual Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls particularly those used for braking steering transmis sion and transfer case shifting Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces Your driving skills will improve with experienc...

Page 6: ...our authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of of...

Page 7: ... determine which section contains the information you desire Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used o...

Page 8: ...1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

Page 9: ... is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate VEHICLE MODIFICAT...

Page 10: ...ing Wheel 13 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 13 䡵 Sentry Key威 14 Replacement Keys 15 Customer Key Programming 16 General Information 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 17 Rearming The System 17 To Set The Alarm 18 To Disarm The System 18 䡵 Illuminated Entry 19 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE If Equipped 19 To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate 20 To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate 20 2 ...

Page 11: ...If Equipped 26 Upper Half Door Window Installation If Equipped 27 Front Door Removal 27 Rear Door Removal Four Door Models 28 䡵 Door Locks 30 Manual Door Locks 30 Power Door Locks If Equipped 31 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit 32 Automatic Door Locks 33 䡵 Windows 34 Power Windows If Equipped 34 Rear Power Windows Four Door Models Only 35 Wind Buffeting 36 䡵 Rear Swing Gate 36 䡵 Occupant Restraints ...

Page 12: ... Reminder System BeltAlert威 47 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 49 Seat Belt Extender 49 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbags 50 Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls 55 Event Data Recorder EDR 60 Child Restraints 61 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 75 䡵 Safety Tips 75 Transporting Passengers 75 Exhaust Gas 76 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 77 Periodic Safety Checks You Shoul...

Page 13: ...also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice Ignition Key Removal 1 Place the shift lever in PARK if equipped with an automatic transmission 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC ACCESSORY position 3 Push the ignition key inward 4 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove the key Ignition Switch Positions 1 LOCK 3 ON 2 ACC ACCESSORY 4 START 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEF...

Page 14: ...nition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position STEERING WHEEL LOCK Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock This lock prevents steering the vehicle with out the ignition key If the steering wheel is moved approximately a half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition the steering wheel will lock To Manually Lock the ...

Page 15: ...valid key to try to start the engine NOTE A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle During normal operation after turning on the ignition switch the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a pro...

Page 16: ...Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat tended At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys Du plication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by following the custom...

Page 17: ...n switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing To indicate that programming is complete the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off The ...

Page 18: ...d lights park lamps and or turn signals will flash repeat edly for three minutes If the disturbance is still present driver s door passenger door other doors ignition after three minutes the headlights park lamps and or turn signals will flash for an additional 15 minutes NOTE The Panic Alarm and the Vehicle Security Alarm are quite different Please take a moment to activate the Panic Alarm and th...

Page 19: ...s the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or turn the ignition key to the ON position If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors Check the vehicle for tampering The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly I...

Page 20: ... are closed and then fade to off or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned on REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors swing gate and activate the Panic Alarm from a maxi mum distance of 66 ft 20 m using a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the s...

Page 21: ...ase both buttons at the same time 4 Test this feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK UNLOCK button on the RKE trans mitter NOTE Pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK button while you are inside of the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deact...

Page 22: ...ss you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph 8 km h or greater NOTE When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock NOTE The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be turned on or off using the followi...

Page 23: ...with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s aut...

Page 24: ...cing down use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Use extreme care not to damage the seal or internal components 2 Remove and replace the battery Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To reassemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves together ...

Page 25: ... before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors closed Hood closed Hazard switch off Brake switch inactive brake pedal not pressed Ignition key removed from ignition switch Battery at an acceptable charge level RKE PANIC button not pressed WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorles...

Page 26: ...r However the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 Any engine warning lamps come on The hood is opened The hazard switch is pressed The transmission is moved out of PARK The brake pedal is pressed To Exit Remote Start Mode without...

Page 27: ...the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle DOORS CAUTION Careless handling and storage of the removable door panels may damage the seals causing water to leak into the vehicles interior Upper Half Door Window Removal If Equipped 1 Grasp the half door window and pull upward Upper Half Door Window 26 TH...

Page 28: ...the half door window is fully seated Front Door Removal 1 Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges using a T50 Torx威 head driver 2 Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instru ment panel by pressing the tab at the side of the connector and pulling to disconnect 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 ...

Page 29: ...the body hook Be careful not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror may damage paint 4 With the door open lift the door to clear hinge pins from their hinges and remove door To reinstall the door s perform the previous steps in the opposite order Rear Door Removal Four Door Models 1 Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges using a T50 Torx威 head driver 1 Har...

Page 30: ...ss connector NOTE If the red latch on the connector is locked push the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch on one end right of the connector This will unlock the connector tab allowing the tab to be pressed down and enabling the harness to be disconnected 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 ...

Page 31: ...the door s perform the previous steps in the opposite order DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks The front two door models and rear doors four door models are equipped with a rocker type interior door lock To lock the door when leaving your vehicle press the LOCK position and close the door Manual Door Lock 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 32: ...number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Do not leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks If Equipped The door lock switch is located on each front door panel Press the switch downward to lock the doors and upward to unlock the doors WARNING For personal security reasons and safety in an a...

Page 33: ...turned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission shift lever is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK an...

Page 34: ...or lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors 4 A single chime will in...

Page 35: ...ow four door models NOTE The switches will continue to function for up to two minutes after the ignition key has been removed or until a front door is opened Window Lockout Switch Four Door Models Only The window lockout switch located between the win dow switches allows you to disable the rear window switches that are located on the back of the center floor console To disable the window controls ...

Page 36: ...y down during the Auto Down operation pull up on the switch briefly To open the window part way press to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop The power window switches remain active for two minutes after the ignition has been turned off Opening either front door will cancel this feature Rear Power Windows Four Door Models Only The rear passenger window switches are loca...

Page 37: ...l occurrence and can be minimized by adjusting window opening REAR SWING GATE The swing gate can be unlocked by using the key Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors To open the swing gate press the button on the gate handle NOTE Close the rear flip up window before attempting to close the swing gate hard top models only Gate Ha...

Page 38: ...passengers Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen ger Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Airbags SAB if equipped An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event if equipped All seat belt systems except the driver...

Page 39: ...assengers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up 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 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on ...

Page 40: ...In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat using a seat belt properly Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of y...

Page 41: ... their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm in the rear seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Pulling Out the Lap Shoulder Belt Latch ...

Page 42: ...ou properly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoul...

Page 43: ... 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision NOTE The Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on until the driver s seat belt is buckled Removing Slack from B...

Page 44: ...s comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the...

Page 45: ...ll out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor WARNING The rear center lap shoulder belt is equipped with a lock out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupied If the rear seatback is not fully upright and locked and the rear center lap shoulder belt can be pulled out of the retractor the vehicle should...

Page 46: ...f the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average you will prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 ...

Page 47: ...on and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive...

Page 48: ... remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and ...

Page 49: ...animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat if equipped It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 se...

Page 50: ...eep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used...

Page 51: ...d in the steering wheel The front passenger airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The letters SRS are em bossed on the airbag covers NOTE These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags Advanced Front Airbag and Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver Advanced Front Airbag 2 Passenger Advanced Front Airbag 3 Knee Bolster 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEF...

Page 52: ...t detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Airbags SAB If Equipped Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Airbags provide en hanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air bag is marked with an airbag la...

Page 53: ...NG Continued If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags the performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury If your vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Airbags SAB do not attach cupholders or any other objects on or around the door The inf...

Page 54: ...n airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat in a child restraint or belt positioning booster seat Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to sl...

Page 55: ...ad to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during airbag deployment could cause seri ous injury including death Airbags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending y...

Page 56: ...aint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side airbags is required in a frontal or side collision Based on the impact sensors signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags side airbags if equipped and front seat belt pretensioners if equipped as required depending o...

Page 57: ...shes and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating airbag The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions If the key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power sup...

Page 58: ... signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Airbags Different airbag inflation rates are possible based on the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 7...

Page 59: ... Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position front occupants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Airbag Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment if the communication network remains intact and the power remains intact depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have th...

Page 60: ...gs deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these parti...

Page 61: ...ur vehicle that it has an airbag system Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate for your protection in an impact The airbag system is designed to be maintenance free If any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system promptly Does not come on during the four to eight seconds after the ignition switch is first turned on Remains on after...

Page 62: ...o per sonal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties s...

Page 63: ...RNING 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 badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size Infants and Child Restraints...

Page 64: ...cing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s...

Page 65: ...elt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to Automatic Locking Mode In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the ...

Page 66: ...ulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System The belt positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positio...

Page 67: ...ing a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap having a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap In general you will first loosen the adjusters on the lowe...

Page 68: ...ing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure LATCH compatible child restraint systems are now avail able However because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle s s...

Page 69: ...f accommodat ing LATCH compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted lower attachments The two door model can accommodate flexible LATCH compatible child seats in the two outboard seating positions only The two door model does not have a center seating position Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only in both the two door and four door mode...

Page 70: ...llation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and are visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces Latch Anchorages Two...

Page 71: ...ere are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat Latch Anchorages Four Door Models Tether Strap Mounting Two Door Models 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 72: ...u can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars pushing aside the seat cover material Then locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direc...

Page 73: ...he belt to retract into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to Automatic Locking Mode description under Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Posi tions section The chart below defines the seating posi tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor ALR or a cinching latch plate Left Center Right CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock First Row ALR Second Row ALR ALR ALR Third Row Installing a Child Res...

Page 74: ...ild Restraint tether strap Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat For the outboard seating positions route the tether under the head rest and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat Tether Strap Mounting Two Door Models Tether Strap Mounting Four Door Models 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR...

Page 75: ...eral times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out If the belt still can t be tightened or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position Trans...

Page 76: ...der which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Ve hicle NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not inter preted as an indication of d...

Page 77: ... vehicle in or out of the area If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed If you are required to drive with the trunk liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode The...

Page 78: ... been damaged i e bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving ...

Page 79: ...trol the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Al ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Always make sure that objects ca...

Page 80: ...d cracks Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine cool...

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Page 82: ...nect Phone If Equipped 88 Operation 90 Phone Call Features 98 Uconnect Phone Features 101 Advanced Phone Connectivity 106 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 108 General Information 119 䡵 Voice Command If Equipped 119 Voice Command System Operation 119 Commands 121 Voice Training 124 䡵 Seats 124 Front Seat Adjustment 125 3 ...

Page 83: ...at Two Door Models 133 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat Four Door Models 133 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 135 䡵 Lights 136 Multifunction Lever 136 Headlights And Parking Lights 136 Turn Signals 137 Lane Change Assist 138 Lights On Reminder 138 High Low Beam Switch 138 Flash To Pass 138 Front Fog Lights If Equipped 138 Instrument Panel Dimmer 139 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 139 Interior Lights ...

Page 84: ... Desired Speed 147 To Deactivate 147 To Resume Speed 147 To Vary The Speed Setting 148 Manual Transmission 148 To Accelerate For Passing 149 䡵 Electrical Power Outlet 150 䡵 Cupholders 152 Front Cupholders 152 Rear Cupholders 153 䡵 Storage 153 Console Storage Compartment 153 Rear Storage Compartment 154 䡵 Dual Top If Equipped 154 Removing The Soft Top 155 Installing The Soft Top 157 3 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 85: ...72 Door Frame Installation Two Door Models 174 Door Frame Removal Four Door Models 175 Door Frame Installation Four Door Models 178 䡵 Soft Top Two Door Models 180 Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top 182 Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top 184 Lowering The Soft Top 187 Raising The Soft Top 195 䡵 Soft Top Four Door Models 203 Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top 207 Quick Steps For Raising The Sof...

Page 86: ...he Sunrider威 234 䡵 Sunrider威 Four Door Models If Equipped 234 Opening The Sunrider威 235 Closing The Sunrider威 237 䡵 Rear Window Features Hard Top Only 238 Rear Window Wiper Washer If Equipped 238 Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 239 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 ...

Page 87: ... adjusted to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Adjusting Rearview Mirror 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 88: ... other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirror Outside Rearview Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ...

Page 89: ...mmands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your cellular phone s audio is transmitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone NOTE The Uconnect Phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the Uconnect website for supported phones For Uconnect customer su...

Page 90: ...has been paired to the vehicle s Uconnect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or paired cellular phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use All attentio...

Page 91: ... knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the Uconnect Phone such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts You will be prompted...

Page 92: ...ions at any prompt say Help following the beep The Uconnect Phone will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle simply press the button and follow the audible prompts for directions All Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will ...

Page 93: ... You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven with one being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your Uconnect Phone However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your Uconnect System The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in t...

Page 94: ... stored name entry in the Uconnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook in the phonebook The Uconnect system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the Uconnect Phonebook is r...

Page 95: ...r phone Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads your cellular phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Cellular Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automatically downloads names text names and number entries from the cellular phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See U...

Page 96: ... trans ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection Phonebook Download Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone Uconnect Phone allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth威 To use this feature press the button and say Phonebook Download The system prompts Ready to accept V card entry via Bluetooth威 The system is now ready to accept phone book ...

Page 97: ...e vehicle is not in motion Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Edit You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit Next choose the number designation home work cellular or pager that you wish to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the...

Page 98: ...can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose To select one of the entries from the list press the button while the Uconnect Phone is playing the desired entry and say Delete After you enter the name the Uconnect Phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work cellular pager or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the...

Page 99: ... phone book entries if available To call one of the names in the list press the button during the playing of the desired name and say Call NOTE The user can also exercise Edit or Delete operations at this point The Uconnect Phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through t...

Page 100: ...ll NOTE The Uconnect Phone compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress Therefore the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress To make a second call while you are currently on a call press the button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entr...

Page 101: ...he second call has established press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the button Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call If the active call is terminated by the phone far end a call o...

Page 102: ...cally transferred from the Uconnect Phone to the cellular phone An active call is automatically transferred to the cellular phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF Uconnect Phone Features Language Selection To change the language that the Uconnect Phone is using Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to Englis...

Page 103: ...ada and Mexico NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do this press the button and say Setup followed by Emergency The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower yo...

Page 104: ...llowed by Towing Assistance Paging To learn how to page refer to Working with Automated Systems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the Uconnect Phone Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where o...

Page 105: ...call and then press the button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The Uconnect Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone NOTE You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations This is normal Some paging and voic...

Page 106: ... status is given for roaming network signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone while dialing via the cellular phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular phone the audio ...

Page 107: ... To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect Phone paired cellular phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa press the button and say Transfer Call Connect or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or...

Page 108: ... Select Phone and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete Uconnect ...

Page 109: ...y the Setup Voice Training command You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone For best results the Voice Training session should be com pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The s...

Page 110: ...e smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when the...

Page 111: ... setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Phone Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle syst...

Page 112: ...ssage for you After reading a message you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Send or Send Messages You can either say the message you wish to send or say List Messages There are 20 preset messages To send a message press the button...

Page 113: ...I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 114: ... it Bluetooth威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connec tion can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your cellular phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at lea...

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Page 118: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ...

Page 119: ...ring pairing phonebook phone book previous record again Voice Commands Primary Alternate s redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 120: ...nd system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driv...

Page 121: ... or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application For example if you are in the disc menu and you are listening to FM radio you can speak commands from the disc menu or from the FM radio menu When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your ...

Page 122: ...Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder System Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave If Equipped To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio A...

Page 123: ...following com mands 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 to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say t...

Page 124: ...eviously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Command button to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Previous to play the previous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos System Setup To switch to system setup say Setup In this mode you may say the following commands Langu...

Page 125: ...oice For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle They need to be used properly for safe operation of the veh...

Page 126: ...ard on the seat to make sure that the latch is fully engaged WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked Manual Seat Adjustment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ...

Page 127: ...at Pull upward on the handle to raise the seat push downward on the handle to lower the seat Front Seatback Recline Lean forward before lifting the handle then lean back to the desired position and release the handle Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position Seat Height Adjustment Recline Lever 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 128: ...ould slide under the seatbelt and be seriously or fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Front Easy Entry Seats Two Door Models Push the lever on the seatback rearward toward the rear of the vehicle to tilt the entire seat forward Easy Entry Combination Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ...

Page 129: ...senger 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 sitting position Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact The head restraint should be adjusted so the top of...

Page 130: ...ard on the head restraint NOTE The rear head restraints are not adjustable To remove the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint to it s highest position push in both buttons at the base of each head restraint rod and simultaneously pull up on the head restraint Adjustable Head Restraints Removing Head Restraint 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 ...

Page 131: ... adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision The head restraints should always be checked prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle is in PARK Fold and Tumble Rear Seat Two Door Models NOTE Prior to folding the rear seat it may be necessary to reposition the front seats Be sure th...

Page 132: ...seat forward 3 Return the seat to the normal position 4 Raise the rear seatback using the assist strap and firmly lock the seat into position Rear Seat Release Folding Rear Seat 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ...

Page 133: ... equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always be sure that the seats are fully latched 1 Remove the three rear subwoofer if equipped mounting nuts using a 15 mm socket 2 Unplug the electrical connector f...

Page 134: ... protect against personal injury passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area with the rear seat folded down or removed from the ve hicle The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat Four Door Models To provide additional storage area each rear seat can be folded flat to allow ...

Page 135: ...inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly To Fold Down the Rear Seat Locate the pull strap lower outboard side of seat and pull it towar...

Page 136: ...at the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Release both the hood latches Raise the hood and locate the safety latch located in the middle of the hood opening Push the latch to the...

Page 137: ...d result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights headlights headlight beam selection passing light fog lights instrument panel light dimming and turn signals The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for park...

Page 138: ... accel erate the clearing process Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights Headlight Switch Turn Signal Operation 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ...

Page 139: ...driver s door is opened High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released...

Page 140: ...e on Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting Daytime Running Lights If Equipped The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the vehicle has been driven approximately 3 ft 1 m The...

Page 141: ... The courtesy and dome lights will turn on when the front doors are opened by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multifunction lever fully upward or if equipped when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The rearmost cargo lamp available on four door models may be turned on by pressing either of the switches located on either side of the lens Press...

Page 142: ...ime without discharging the vehicle s battery WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch located at the end of the lever For information on using the rear window wiper washer refer to Rear Window Features in Under standing the Features of Your Vehicle Windshield Wiper...

Page 143: ... the second detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper opera tion Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper opera tion Front Wiper Control 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 144: ...wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings The delay cycle can be set anywhere between 2 to 30 seconds Windshield Washers To use the washer pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will operate for two or three w...

Page 145: ...m the windshield with defroster before and during wind shield washer use Mist Feature Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is held down the wipers will continue to operate NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function ...

Page 146: ... 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 upwards on the lever to lock the column firmly in place Tilt Steering Column 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 ...

Page 147: ...or death ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator op eration at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the sa...

Page 148: ...stem off when you are not using it To Set a Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press down on the lever and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake peda...

Page 149: ...peed while the Electronic Speed Control is set push down and hold the SET DECEL lever If the lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h speed decrease Each time the...

Page 150: ...Control On Hills NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain and or more frequent downshifts auto transmission only may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain ...

Page 151: ...igar lighter heating element is used in the left side power outlet it heats when pushed in and pops out automatically when ready for use To preserve the heating element do not hold the lighter in the heating position NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced The left ...

Page 152: ... can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently...

Page 153: ...o not hang any type of accessory or acces sory bracket from the plug CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders The front cupholders are located in the center console NOTE The front cupholder insert is removable for cleaning Front Cupholders 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 154: ...nter console STORAGE Console Storage Compartment To lock or unlock the storage compartment insert the ignition key and turn To open the storage compartment press the latch and lift the cover Rear Cupholders Center Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 ...

Page 155: ...o the top surface of the tray 2 Pull up on the loop and twist it 90 degrees so it is parallel to the slotted hole in the tray 3 Open the rear compartment cover 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 factor...

Page 156: ...e following items Right and left door frames Door frame attachment knobs four for two door models six for four door models Right and left quarter windows Rear window Two rear window roll up straps Two Sunrider威 secure straps if equipped Two rear swing gate brackets 2 Remove the hard top Refer to Freedom Top Three Piece Modular Hard Top Front Rear Panel Removal in this section 3 Remove the soft top...

Page 157: ... knuckles using a rubber mallet 5 Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the pivot brackets Remove the brackets using a T30 Torx威 head driver Recover and re zip the sports bar cover Store the pivot brackets and screws in a safe place 6 Reinstall the hard top Refer to Freedom Top Three Piece Modular Hard Top Front Rear Panel Installa tion in this section 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...

Page 158: ...hment knobs four for two door models six for four door models Right and left quarter windows Rear window 2 Remove the hard top Refer to Freedom Top Three Piece Modular Hard Top Front Rear Panel Removal in this section 3 Install the door frames Refer to Door Frame in this section 4 If the soft top has been removed follow these steps to reinstall the soft top If the soft top is on the vehicle procee...

Page 159: ...d driver Re cover and re zip the sport bar covers b Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the bows facing upward c Reattach the knuckles onto the metal pivot brackets NOTE To aid in reattaching the knuckles you may carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 160: ...k metal bar for bottom of rear window and set aside NOTE Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top 6 Unsnap and remove the black boot cover This cover should be discarded It was intended as a protective cover for shipping only NOTE A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual top wrap 7 Put up the soft top Refer to Soft Top P...

Page 161: ... these cautions may cause interior water damage stains or mildew It is recommended that the top be free of water prior to panel removal Removing the top opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicles interior The hard top assembly must be positioned prop erly to ensure sealing Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interi...

Page 162: ...old down the sun visor and move it to the side 2 Turn the rear fasteners knobs located on the over head speaker bar assembly counterclockwise until they can be removed 3 Turn the center L shaped locks two from the center of the roof panel 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 ...

Page 163: ...e the shoul der belt anchorage 5 Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the windshield 6 Remove the left hand panel To remove the right panel follow the steps above except for Step 3 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 164: ... Freedom bag down so the loops and hooks are facing downward Unzip the bag and fold back the outer flap Release the Velcro on the black panel divider and fold it back NOTE Ensure the front Freedom Top panel latch is closed prior to inserting the panel into the Freedom bag Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing downward 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 165: ...re the Velcro located at the center of the divider Insert the left side Freedom panel into the bag with the latches facing upward NOTE Ensure the front Freedom panel latch is closed prior to inserting the panel into the bag 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 166: ...Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed Install the seat attachment strap at the top of the bag through the loops 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 ...

Page 167: ...ps at the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages located at the base of the rear seat Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and loop the strap through the buckle Pull on the strap to tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 168: ...e steps for removal in reverse order Front Panel s Installation with Rear Hard Top Removed 1 Turn the left and right panels over and move the spacer block located on the rear of the panel upward 90 degrees NOTE The front panel s must be positioned properly to ensure sealing Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang Also make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the...

Page 169: ...doors 3 Remove the two Torx威 head screws that secure the hard top at the B pillar near the top of the door using a 40 Torx威 head driver Four Door Only 4 Remove the six Torx威 head screws that secure the hard top to the vehicle along the interior bodyside using a 40 Torx威 head driver 5 Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass Lift the rear window glass 168 UNDERST...

Page 170: ...6 Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle 7 Release the red locking tab by pushing upward 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 ...

Page 171: ...e used to lightly squeeze grips while disconnecting the washer hose 9 To remove the washer hose pinch the grips on hose connector and pull 10 Close the swing gate 11 Remove the hard top from the vehicle Place the hard top on a soft surface to prevent damage 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 172: ...rs that attach the hard top to the body should be torqued to 66 in lb 22 in lb 7 5 N m 2 5 N m It is not necessary to pinch connection when reinstall ing washer hose Push on until click is heard DOOR FRAME WARNING Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door frame s removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation on...

Page 173: ...tioned properly to ensure sealing Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicle s interior Door Frame Removal Two Door Models 1 Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment knobs two per side WARNING Use both hands to remove the door frames The door frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 174: ...ame from the vehicle 4 Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for storage Store in a secure location WARNING Never store the door frames in your vehicle In an event of an accident a loose door frame many cause personal injury If removed always store the door frames outside of the vehicle 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ...

Page 175: ...the door frame pin has been set into the body side hole carefully set the front of the door frame into the rubber seal at the top of the windshield 4 Starting with the front of the door frame clip it over the metal side bar and then clip the rear making sure that the material for the side bar covers is not pinched by the door frame 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 176: ...side Door Frame Removal Four Door Models 1 Unscrew and remove the two forward most door frame attachment knobs WARNING Use both hands to remove the door frames The door frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ...

Page 177: ... upper front of the front door frame 3 Pull the frame toward you with your front hand to remove the frame from the vehicle 4 Unscrew and remove the remaining door frame at tachment knob on the rear door frame 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 178: ... frame from the vehicle 6 Screw the knob back into the door frame and fold for storage Store in a secure location WARNING Never store the door frames in your vehicle In an event of an accident a loose door frame many cause personal injury If removed always store the door frames outside of the vehicle 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ...

Page 179: ...ening 3 Position the top of the door frame against the metal sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure it is properly positioned on the seal above the front of the rear door 4 Loosely install the rear knob long knob to hold the door rail in position 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 180: ...osition the rear of the front door frame to lay on top of the front of the rear door frame 6 Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front knob long knob Then install the middle knob short knob through the front and rear door frames and screw into the top of the B pillar 7 Tighten the front knob then the rear most knob and then the middle knob Repeat this procedure for the other side 3 UNDER...

Page 181: ...up This is caused by a natural contraction of the vinyl coating on the fabric top Place the vehicle in a warm area Pull steadily on the top fabric The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and the top can then be installed If the temperature is 41 F 5 C or below do not attempt to put the top down or roll the rear or side curtains CAUTION Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash...

Page 182: ...oved Dangerous exhaust gases could enter the vehicle causing harm to the driver and passengers Continued WARNING Continued The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed only for protection against the elements Do not rely on them to contain occupants within the vehicle or to protect against injury during an accident Remember always wear seat belts CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions may ...

Page 183: ...terior The soft top must be positioned properly to ensure sealing Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicle s interior Quick Steps to Lowering the Soft Top Refer to Lowering the Soft Top in this section for further information 1 Remove the side and back windows 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 184: ...2 Release header latches from the windshield frame 3 Release the Sunrider威 latch both sides 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 ...

Page 185: ...the vehicle Quick Steps to Raising the Soft Top Refer to Raising the Soft Top in this section for further information 1 Open the swing gate and raise the top engaging the Sunrider威 latches another person may be needed to help with this operation 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 186: ...2 Engage header latches 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 ...

Page 187: ...3 Install rear corner panels 4 Install side and back windows 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 188: ...oft Top 1 Header Bow 6 Quarter Window 2 2 Bow 7 Check Strap 3 3 Bow 8 Front Retainer Quarter Window 4 Sail Panel 9 Bottom Retainer Quarter Window 5 Body Side Retainer 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 ...

Page 189: ...1 Zipper Start 2 Zipper Finish 3 Swing Gate Bar 4 Swing Gate Brackets 5 Sail Panels 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 190: ...vailable through your authorized dealer 1 If your vehicle has half doors remove each half door window by opening the door and lifting the half door window out NOTE Stow the half door windows carefully outside of the vehicle never inside to avoid scratches 2 Unclip and move the sun visors to the side 3 Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the loops on the windshield 4 Open the swing ga...

Page 191: ...swing gate brackets Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner of the window Pull the zipper up across the top and down to the left lower corner Zipper pulls will stay on the rear window Pull down on the rear window to disengage it from the zipper on the top cover Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch ing 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 192: ...emove the side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel Repeat this step on the opposite side 9 Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle NOTE When releasing the sail panel retainers it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 ...

Page 193: ...oved unless the hard top is being installed To remove the swing gate brackets pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage 12 Completely release the latches from the loops on the windshield frame If your vehicle is not equipped with 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 194: ...the Sunrider威 package proceed to Step 15 13 Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over the Sunrider威 link Sunrider威 Models only 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 ...

Page 195: ...ng gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high mounted brake light Move to the front of the vehicle Grasp the side bow behind the header and lift the top folding it toward the rear of the vehicle NOTE Help from another person will ease this opera tion 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 196: ...tches 18 Remove the door frames if desired Refer to Door Frame in this section for further information Raising the Soft Top 1 Unclip and move the sun visors to the side 2 Install door frames if removed Refer to Door Frame in this section for further information 3 Make sure the plastic sleeve is slid over Sunrider威 link Sunrider威 Models only 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 ...

Page 197: ...de bow and the 2 bow middle bow up and over the sports bar until the header rests on the top of the windshield frame 5 Make sure the Sunrider威 bracket on the side bows latches to the door rails Sunrider威 Models only 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 198: ...ets were removed install them by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel Then rotate it rearward and over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of the rail To be properly located the bracket must only be clipped to the shortened rail edge 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 ...

Page 199: ...f bow 9 Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel leaving the last 3 in 7 6 cm toward the rear window loose on both sides Pulling down on the rear roof bow 3 bow will aid to reach the channel with the retainers 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 200: ...the zipper but close only about 1 in 2 5 cm 11 Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 ...

Page 201: ...eginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro威 along the top and rear of the window Repeat this step for the opposite side 1 Incorrect Insertion 2 Correct Insertion 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 202: ... Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 ...

Page 203: ...ds at the lower left corner of the rear window opening Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage 15 Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the window 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 204: ... rear soft top bow 3 bow then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel 18 Close the header latches and return the sun visors to their secured position SOFT TOP FOUR DOOR MODELS Please visit the owner s section of Jeep com for instruc tional videos 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 ...

Page 205: ...e vehicle in a warm area Pull steadily on the top fabric The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and the top can then be snapped into place If the tempera ture is 41 F 5 C or below do not attempt to put the top down or roll the rear or side curtains CAUTION Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash Window scratches and wax buildup may result Do not lower the top when the tempe...

Page 206: ...ns are also open Dangerous exhaust gases which can kill could enter the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed only for protection against the elements Do not rely on them to contain occupants within the vehicle or to protect against injury during an accident Remember always wear seat belts CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior ...

Page 207: ...nto the vehicle s interior The soft top must be positioned properly to ensure sealing Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicle s interior NOTE Do not remove any of the three attachment knobs unless you are planning on installing the hard top 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 208: ...Quick Steps for Lowering the Soft Top 1 Remove the side and back windows 2 Release header latches from the windshield frame 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 ...

Page 209: ...3 Fold header rearward pulling the fabric to the rear 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 210: ...4 Release Sunrider威 latch both sides 5 Open the swing gate and lower the top NOTE Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 ...

Page 211: ... Steps for Raising the Soft Top 1 Open the swing gate and raise the top engaging the Sunrider威 latches another person may be needed to help with this operation 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 212: ...2 Install rear corner panels 3 Rotate the header forward 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ...

Page 213: ...4 Engage the header latches 5 Install the side and back windows 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 214: ...t Top 1 Header Bow 6 Body Side Retainer 2 2 Bow 7 Quarter Window 3 3 Bow 8 Check Strap 4 4 Bow 9 Front Retainer Quarter Window 5 Sail Panel 10 Bottom Retainer Quarter Window 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 ...

Page 215: ...1 Zipper Start 2 Zipper Finish 3 Swing Gate Bar 4 Swing Gate Brackets 5 Sail Panels 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 216: ...e available through your authorized dealer 1 If your vehicle has half doors remove each half door window by opening the door and lifting the half door window out NOTE Stow half door windows carefully outside of the vehicle never inside to avoid scratches 2 Unclip and move the sun visors to the side 3 Release the header latches and hooks from the loops on the windshield frame 4 Open the swing gate ...

Page 217: ...swing gate brackets Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner of the window Pull the zipper up across the top and down to the left lower corner Zipper pulls will stay on the rear window Pull down on the rear window to disengage it from the zipper on the top cover Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch ing 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 218: ...emove the side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel Repeat this step on the opposite side 9 Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle NOTE When releasing the sail panel retainers it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ...

Page 219: ...wing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed To remove the swing gate brackets pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 220: ...de bow behind the header and lift the top 13 Fold back the front section of the top pulling the fabric rearward Gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 ...

Page 221: ...nter the vehicle and move the material into two folds 15 Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch above the front of the rear door Push the top rearward to disengage Repeat this step on the other side 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 222: ...ws off the door frame track and lower the top down into the vehicle NOTE Help from another person will ease this opera tion 18 Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows as far inside as possible This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle 19 Once the top is fully down use the Velcro威 straps provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the 3 UNDER...

Page 223: ... Soft Top NOTE Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched It may be helpful to open the rear doors 1 Install the door frames if removed Refer to Door Frame in this section for further information 2 Undo the straps used to secure the top in the down position and store in secure location 3 Open the swing gate 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR V...

Page 224: ...t to the top of the rear door frames NOTE Help from another person will ease this opera tion 5 Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door frame tracks and slide the top forward 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 ...

Page 225: ...echanisms that are located above the front of the rear doors 7 Unclip and move the sun visors to the side 8 Standing on the side of the vehicle lift the top by the side bow until it rests on the windshield frame 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 226: ...ets were removed install them by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel Then rotate it rearward and over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of the rail To be properly located the bracket must only be clipped to the shortened rail edge 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 ...

Page 227: ... roof bow 4 bow Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel leaving the last 3 in 7 6 cm toward the rear window loose on both sides Pulling down on the rear roof bow 4 bow will aid in reaching the channel with the retainers 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 228: ...art the zipper but close only about 1 in 2 5 cm 13 Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 ...

Page 229: ...eginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro威 along the top and rear of the window Repeat this step for the opposite side 1 Incorrect Insertion 2 Correct Insertion 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 230: ... Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ...

Page 231: ... window opening Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage 17 Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of the window 18 Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 232: ...ion SUNRIDER姞 TWO DOOR MODELS IF EQUIPPED CAUTION Operating the top opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle s interior NOTE If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph 64 km h with the Sunrider威 feature open it is recom mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 ...

Page 233: ... the Sunrider姞 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 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 234: ...the door rail should not be activated for Sunrider威 use If activated the soft top must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 ...

Page 235: ...ors to their original positions 5 Slide the plastic sleeve rearward over the Sunrider威 link SUNRIDER姞 FOUR DOOR MODELS IF EQUIPPED CAUTION Operating the top opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle s interior NOTE If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph 64 km h with the Sunrider威 feature open it is recom mended that you remove the ...

Page 236: ...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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 ...

Page 237: ...f the top and gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck 5 Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 238: ...ow and Velcro威 to itself use one strap on each side of the vehicle Closing the Sunrider姞 Perform the above steps in the opposite order NOTE Failure to fold the fabric rearward will allow the material to sag and may block the rearview mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 ...

Page 239: ...ch upward past the first detent to activate the rear washer The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the switch is held Upon release the wiper will cycle two to three times before returning to the set position If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned to the LOCK position the wiper will automatically return to the Park position When the vehicle is restarted the wiper wi...

Page 240: ...excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peele...

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Page 242: ...perature Display 263 䡵 Media Center 230 REQ AM FM Stereo Radio And 6 Disc CD DVD Changer MP3 WMA AUX Jack 267 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 267 Operation Instructions Disc Mode For CD And MP3 WMA Audio Play DVD Video 275 Notes On Playing MP3 WMA Files 277 List Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 280 Info Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 280 䡵 Media Center 730N 430 RER REN RBZ AM FM Stereo Radio...

Page 243: ...es On Playing MP3 Files 292 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 295 䡵 Media Center 130 RES RSC AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack And Sirius Radio 295 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 296 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 301 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 303 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 306 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 306 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite R...

Page 244: ...a Satellite Mode 313 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped 316 Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped 316 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 316 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 317 䡵 Climate Controls 317 Manual Heater Only 317 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System If Equipped 319 Air Conditioning 323 Operating Tips 324 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 245: ...NEL FEATURES 1 Air Outlet 6 Climate Controls 2 Instrument Cluster 7 Power Outlet 3 Horn 8 Lower Switch Bank 4 Radio 9 Auxiliary Power Outlet Cigar Lighter 5 Glove Compartment 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 246: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 ...

Page 247: ...e of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 3 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indic...

Page 248: ...engine is started if the bulb does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the ho...

Page 249: ...ght will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Bra...

Page 250: ...is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 12 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light After the ignition is turned on t...

Page 251: ... been activated 15 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute RPM CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer in the red area Engine damage will occur 16 Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion If the engine is critically hot a warning chime will sound 10 times After the chime turns off the engine will still be cri...

Page 252: ...r remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized deal ership for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer ship for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Main taining Your Vehic...

Page 253: ...tion pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is ...

Page 254: ...nctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The...

Page 255: ...leage was before the repair or service It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate conditions exist the following odometer messages will display ECO Fuel Saver Indicator Off ...

Page 256: ... with severe usage such as trailer towing It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition such as 4 wheel drive operation e g snow plowing off road operation If this HOT OIL message turns on stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with the transmission in NEU TRAL until the message turns off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempe...

Page 257: ...ing Your Vehicle CHAngE OIL Message Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The CHANgE OIL message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuat...

Page 258: ...the key from OFF to ON have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor quality fuel etc may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing When the engine is running the MIL may flash to al...

Page 259: ...ion Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the E...

Page 260: ...and overdrive has been turned off The O D OFF button is located on the center console 28 Sway Bar Indicator Light If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front sway bar is disconnected 29 Electronic Stability Program ESP Brake Assist System BAS Warning Light The Electronic Stability Program ESP Brake Assist System BAS warning light in the in strument cluster comes on when the ignition ...

Page 261: ...pped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains on with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light continues to flash when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine st...

Page 262: ...s a driver interactive display dis plays information such as outside temperature compass direction and trip information Control Buttons NOTE The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera ture is displayed Engine temperature can also affect the Compass Trip Computer Display 4 UNDERSTANDING YO...

Page 263: ...ayed to reset or change the display The following trip displays can be reset or changed AVG ECO changes to present fuel economy ET will reset display Trip Conditions Average Fuel Economy AVG ECO This display shows the average fuel economy Estimated Range DTE This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This esti mated distance is based on the m...

Page 264: ...ator will illuminate when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy The ECO display will toggle between ECO and ECO ON depending on driving habits and vehicle usage Compass Temperature Display NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler Uconnect gps Navigation Radio the NAV system will provide the compass direction and...

Page 265: ...tc Magnetic and battery powered devices such as cell phones iPod s radar detectors PDA s and laptops should be kept away from the top of the instrument panel This is where the compass module is located and such devices may interfere and cause false com pass readings Automatic Compass Calibration The self calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the need to calibrate the compass for normal con...

Page 266: ...in approximately 10 seconds until CAL is displayed solid not blinking 3 Manual compass calibration has been initiated Drive the vehicle slowly in one or more circles under 5 mph 8 km h in an area free from large metal objects until the CAL symbol is extinguished When the CAL symbol is no longer displayed the compass is calibrated and should display correct head ings Verify proper calibration by ch...

Page 267: ... to increment the zone The default is Zone 8 After Zone 15 the values will wrap around to Zone 1 When the correct zone is displayed per the Compass Variance Zone Map for the zone that the vehicle is located in wait for about five seconds then the trip computer will store the variance value in memory and the compass will resume normal operation NOTE The U S Metric display will change from En glish ...

Page 268: ...lay will show 40 F 40 C MEDIA CENTER 230 REQ AM FM STEREO RADIO AND 6 DISC CD DVD CHANGER MP3 WMA AUX JACK NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Media Center 230 REQ 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 ...

Page 269: ...ion Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies pausing for five seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone ...

Page 270: ...UNE SCROLL control knob to save the time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the SET HOME CLOCK entry Once in this display follow the above procedure starting at step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast ...

Page 271: ...isplay Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fa...

Page 272: ...blic Program Type 16 Digit Character Dis play Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name T...

Page 273: ... menu if equipped DISC Play Pause You can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button if equipped DVD Play Options Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following Subtitle Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc if equipped Audio Stream Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch to dif...

Page 274: ...set defaults according to customer preference Menu Language If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language effective only if language supported by disc If you want to select a language not listed then scroll down and select other Enter the four digit country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and t...

Page 275: ...ide screen pan scan and letter box AutoPlay If Equipped When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie In some rare cases the DVD player may not auto play the main title In such cases use the MENU button on the remote control to select desired title to play NOTE The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc If...

Page 276: ...ton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions DISC MODE for CD and MP3 WMA Audio Play DVD VIDEO Th...

Page 277: ...C After the radio displays INSERT DISC insert the CD into the player Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and READING DISC when the radio is reading the disc CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Eject Button Ejecting Compact Disc s Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corr...

Page 278: ...tton to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF CD MODE Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Rewind button works in a similar manner AM or FM Button CD MODE Switches the radio into the AM or FM radio mode Notes On Playing MP3 WMA Files Th...

Page 279: ...rator and a three character extension Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 WMA files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 WMA playback may result in longer disc loading time...

Page 280: ...ate kbps WMA 44 1 and 48 48 64 96 128 160 192 VBR ID3 Tag information for artist song title and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios Playlist files are not supported MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback of MP3 WMA Files When a medium containing MP3 WMA data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot o...

Page 281: ... playable files The folder list will time out after five seconds INFO Button DISC Mode for MP3 WMA Play Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if available Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will display s...

Page 282: ...ary Mode No function EJECT Button Auxiliary Mode No function TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds RW FF Auxiliary Mode No function SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Command in Understand ing...

Page 283: ... Dolby威 Laboratories Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technol ogy that is protected by U S patents and other intellec tual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DTS ...

Page 284: ... If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details Clock Setting Procedure RBZ Radio To Manually Set the Clock 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 To move the hour forward touch the screen where the word Hour with the arrow pointing upward is dis played To move the...

Page 285: ... on the touch screen when the radio is turned off Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 When this feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to the words Show Time if Radio is Off Touch the screen where the words Show Time if Radio is Off are displayed to cha...

Page 286: ...ouch the screen where User Clock is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the screen 4 To move the hour forward touch the screen where the word Hour with the arrow pointing upward is dis played To move the hour backward touch the screen where the word Hour with the arrow pointing down ward is displayed 5 To move the minute forward touch the screen where the word Min with the arrow pointi...

Page 287: ...creen 4 When this feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to the words Show Time if Radio is Off Touch the screen where the words Show Time if Radio is Off are displayed to change the current setting Changing the Time Zone 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed 3 Touch the screen where User Clock is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the scre...

Page 288: ...y Push the ON VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be se...

Page 289: ...e right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows...

Page 290: ...ifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to ...

Page 291: ...C Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact dis...

Page 292: ...used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or ...

Page 293: ...K button to move to the next ran domly selected track Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW ...

Page 294: ...e character extension Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File For...

Page 295: ...layback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to ...

Page 296: ...X device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF MEDIA CENTER 130 RES RSC AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD ...

Page 297: ...ss and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Voice Command System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in Understanding The F...

Page 298: ... the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button For ...

Page 299: ... or left to increase or decrease the bass tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Pus...

Page 300: ...oadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Dis play No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Program Type 16 Digit Character Dis play Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Ol...

Page 301: ... Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob After adjusting the hours press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE...

Page 302: ...ton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM and 12 FM stations DISC AUX Button Pressing the DISC AUX button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to DISC AUX mode Ope...

Page 303: ...tart of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use adhesive labels These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism RES is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded Dual media disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a ...

Page 304: ...old FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random ord...

Page 305: ...s the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will result in this ...

Page 306: ...id MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 ...

Page 307: ...at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not con...

Page 308: ...lume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when the ignition is OFF Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This ser...

Page 309: ...e radio on press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may rem...

Page 310: ... the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search ...

Page 311: ... SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will...

Page 312: ... channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features If Your Vehicle Ucon...

Page 313: ...ber Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 2 Your Vehicle Identification Number To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With REQ RES Radios With the ignition switch in the ON RUN or ACC posi tion and the radio on press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will d...

Page 314: ...a will cause decreased performance Larger lug gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree cov...

Page 315: ...holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the song title all of the time press and hold again to return to normal display INFO Button REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will display information about Artist Song Title and Composer if available Pressing the INFO button again will close the INFO screen RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons ...

Page 316: ...he MUSIC TYPE button again will close the Music Type screen Once closed seek up seek down and scan will no longer be based on your selection SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number Press the AUDIO SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number This number is used to activate deactivate or change the Sirius subscription SET Button To S...

Page 317: ...button memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VES Guide CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avo...

Page 318: ...n your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROL...

Page 319: ...ower outlets for added comfort The warmer air goes to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets and side window demist outlets with a small amount through the defrost outlet Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that...

Page 320: ...e controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the O Off position Temperature Control Use this control right rotary knob to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System If Equipped T...

Page 321: ...distribution as identified by the symbols Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow Bi Level Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets NOTE There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort The warmer air goes to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sun...

Page 322: ...ning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost even if the fan switch is not in the A C position This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield To improve fuel economy use these modes only when necessary Blower Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select The fan speed increases as you move the control to the right from the OFF pos...

Page 323: ...light will illuminate when you are in Recirculation mode Only use the Recirculation mode to temporarily block out any outside odors smoke or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in very hot or humid weather NOTE Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended In cold or damp wea...

Page 324: ...ditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds MAX A C For maximum cooling select ei ther the Panel or Bi Level position using the mode control Then press the A C and the Recir culation buttons so that both lights are illuminated and set the temperature control to its coolest setting NOTE Recirculation Mode will not operate in floor mix or defrost modes...

Page 325: ...gging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the defrost mode Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non filming cleaning solution vinegar and water works very well will help prevent contaminates cigarette smoke perfumes etc from sticking to the windows Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be p...

Page 326: ... to increase coolant flow and fan speed Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of ice slush snow or other obstructions Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in ...

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Page 328: ...eather Below 20 F Or 29 C 332 If Engine Fails To Start 332 After Starting 334 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 335 䡵 Manual Transmission If Equipped 335 Shifting 336 Downshifting 337 Reverse Shifting 338 䡵 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 339 Key Ignition Park Interlock 339 Brake Transmission Interlock System 340 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override 340 5 ...

Page 329: ... Models If Equipped 351 䡵 Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect If Equipped 352 䡵 On Road Driving Tips 354 䡵 Off Road Driving Tips 354 Side Step Removal If Equipped 354 The Basics Of Off Road Driving 356 When To Use 4L Low Range 356 Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation 357 Driving In Snow Mud And Sand 357 Crossing Obstacles Rocks And Other High Points 358 Hill Climbing 361 Driving Through Water 363 ...

Page 330: ...trol TSC 386 䡵 Tire Safety Information 387 Tire Markings 387 Tire Identification Number TIN 391 Tire Terminology And Definitions 392 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 393 䡵 Tires General Information 397 Tire Pressure 397 Tire Inflation Pressures 398 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 400 Radial Ply Tires 401 Tire Spinning 401 Tread Wear Indicators 402 Life Of Tire 402 Replacement Tires 403 䡵 Tir...

Page 331: ...ding Fuel 416 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 416 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 418 䡵 Vehicle Loading 418 Certification Label 418 䡵 Trailer Towing 420 Common Towing Definitions 421 Trailer Hitch Classification 424 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 424 Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight 427 Towing Requirements 428 Towing Tips 433 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 435 Two Wheel D...

Page 332: ...g ignition system It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor Four Wheel Drive Models Only In 4L mode this vehicle will start regardless of whether or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor This feature enhances off road performance by allowing the vehicle to start when in 4L without having to press the clutch pedal The 4WD Indicator Light will illuminate when the trans...

Page 333: ...s running If the engine fails to start the starter will disengage automatically in 10 sec onds If this occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Extreme Cold Weather below 20 F or 29 C To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail able from your authorized ...

Page 334: ... type of start can be dan gerous if done improperly Refer to Jump Start ing in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Without Tip Start Manual Transmission Only If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This ...

Page 335: ... If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it Then turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds Once this occurs release...

Page 336: ...trical cord could cause electrocution Use the heater when temperatures below 0 F 18 C are expected to last for several days MANUAL TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied The parking brake should al ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle especially on an incline CAUTION Never d...

Page 337: ...ways use 1st gear when starting from a standing position if under heavy load or when pulling a trailer Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer these recommended u...

Page 338: ...ht time provides better acceleration when you desire to resume speed Downshift progressively Do not skip gears to avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid CAUTION When descending a hill be very careful to downshift one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding...

Page 339: ...mplete stop Press the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to stop rotating Beginning from the NEUTRAL position move the shift lever in one quick smooth motion straight across and into the REVERSE area the driver will feel a firm click as the shifter passes the knock over Complete the shift by pulling the shift lever into REVERSE The knock over prevents the driver from accidentally ent...

Page 340: ... the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehic...

Page 341: ...ft lock manual override The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal pressed To operate the shift lock manual override perform the following steps 1 Turn the key to the ON position but do not start the engine 2 Firmly set the parking brake 3 Using a flat bladed screwdriver carefully remove the sh...

Page 342: ...anual override has been used Automatic Transmission with Overdrive Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE or from P or R to D should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override Shift Lever 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 ...

Page 343: ...king brake first then place the shift lever in the PARK position WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the b...

Page 344: ...ns an electronically controlled fourth gear fifth gear if equipped Overdrive and will automatically shift from DRIVE to OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present The shift lever is in DRIVE The O D OFF switch has not been activated Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph 48 km h When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using Overdrive such as when operating the vehicle under he...

Page 345: ...ful when towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load 2 Second This range is used for moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow The vehicle begins from a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to second gear The vehicle will not shift into third gear 1 First This range is used for hard pulling at low speeds in mud sand snow or on steep grades The vehicle begins and sta...

Page 346: ... mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly differ ent feeling or response during normal operation in high gear When the vehicle speed drops or during accelera t...

Page 347: ...ply moving the shift lever to one of these positions The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose slippery road surfaces only and not intended for normal driving Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on hard surfaced roads will cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components The 4WD Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster alerts the driver that the vehicle is in four whee...

Page 348: ...and cause damage to the transfer case Because four wheel drive provides improved traction there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds Do not go faster than road conditions permit 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 pos...

Page 349: ...osition This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This range 4L provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose slippery road surfaces only Do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h The 4WD Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the transfer case is shifted into the 4L position Shifting...

Page 350: ...o occur The preferred method is with the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4L with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h WARNING Failure to engage a position completely can cause transfer case damage or loss of power and vehicle control You could have an injury accident Do not drive the vehicle unless the transfer case is fully engage...

Page 351: ...ith one rear wheel off the ground The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control of your vehicle AXLE LOCK TRU LOK姞 RUBICON MODELS The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower switch bank below the climate controls This feature will only activate when the following con ditions are met Key in ignition vehicle in 4L Low range Vehicle speed should b...

Page 352: ...l disengage if the vehicle is taken out of 4L Low range or the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position REAR AXLE LOCK FOUR WHEEL DRIVE NON RUBICON MODELS IF EQUIPPED The REAR AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower switch bank below the climate controls This feature will only activate when the following con ditions are met Key in ignition vehicle in 4L Low range Vehicle speed should be 10 m...

Page 353: ...eater front suspension travel in off road situations This system is controlled by the SWAY BAR switch located on the lower switch bank below the climate controls Press the SWAY BAR switch to activate the system Press the switch again to deactivate the system The Sway Bar Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the bar is disconnected The Sway Bar Indicator Light will...

Page 354: ... h the system will once again attempt to return to off road mode To disconnect the stabilizer sway bar shift to either 4H or 4L and press the SWAY BAR switch to obtain the off road position Refer to Four Wheel Drive Operation in Starting and Operating for further information The Sway Bar Indicator Light will flash until the stabilizer sway bar has been fully disconnected NOTE The stabilizer sway b...

Page 355: ...cteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two wheel drive vehicles any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto rily in off road conditions If at all possible avoid shar...

Page 356: ...1 Remove the two nuts from the bodyside 2 Remove one bolt from the underside of the vehicle 3 Remove the side step assembly 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 ...

Page 357: ...dgment on what is safe and what is not When on a trail you should always be looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in terrain The key is to plan your future driving route while remembering what you are currently driving over CAUTION Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire WARNING Always wear your se...

Page 358: ...the engine can spin the wheels and traction will be lost If you start to slow to a stop try turning your steering wheel no more than a 1 4 turn quickly back and forth while still applying throttle This will allow the tires to get a fresh bite and help maintain your momentum CAUTION On icy or slippery roads do not downshift at high engine RPM or vehicle speeds because engine brak ing may cause skid...

Page 359: ...you must return the tires to normal air pressure before driving on pavement or other hard surfaces Be sure you have a way to reinflate the tires prior to reducing the pressure CAUTION Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure To reduce the risk of tire unseating while at a reduced tire pressure reduce your speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Crossin...

Page 360: ...s This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle The tread of the tire is tougher and thicker than the side wall and is designed to take the abuse Always look ahead and make every effort to cross the large rocks with your tires CAUTION Never attempt to straddle a rock that is large enough to strike your axles or undercarriage Never attempt to drive over a rock which is large enough to contact...

Page 361: ...he log While climbing the log modulate your brake and accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under your tires Then ease the vehicle off the log using your brakes CAUTION Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will become high centered Getting High Centered If you get hung up or high centered on an object get out of the vehicle...

Page 362: ...ver the vehicle if something goes wrong If every thing looks good and you feel confident shift the trans mission into a lower gear with 4L Low engaged and proceed with caution maintaining your momentum as you climb the hill Driving Up Hill Once you have determined your ability to proceed and have shifted into the appropriate gear line your vehicle up for the straightest possible run Accelerate wit...

Page 363: ...e base of the hill to regain control if the vehicle descends to fast If you feel confident in your ability to proceed then make sure you are in 4L Low and proceed with caution Allow engine braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if necessary but do not allow the tires to lock WARNING Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL Use vehicle brakes in conjunction with engine braking Descendi...

Page 364: ...make it to the top of a steep hill or grade never attempt to turn around To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle which may result in severe injury Always back carefully straight down a hill in REVERSE gear Never back down a hill in NEUTRAL using only the vehicle brakes Never drive diagonally across a hill always drive straight up or down Driving Through Water Extreme care should be ...

Page 365: ...ntials you should inspect all of the vehicle fluids for signs of water ingestion CAUTION Water ingestion into the axles transmission trans fer case engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too fast or through too deep of water Water can cause permanent damage to engine driveline or other vehicle components and your brakes will be less effective once wet and or muddy This vehicle is capabl...

Page 366: ... to entering This makes for a faster cleaner and easier vehicle recovery If you are able to determine you can safely cross than proceed using the low and slow method CAUTION Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator Crossing Ditches Streams Shallow Rivers or Other Flowing Water Flowing water can be extremely dangerous Never at tempt to cross a...

Page 367: ...ts more stress on your vehicle than does most on road driving After going off road it is always a good idea to check for damage That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle Check tires body structure steering suspension and exhaust system for damage Inspect the radiator for mud and debris an...

Page 368: ...e wheels of it will correct the situation POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe...

Page 369: ...power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho rized dealer CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components Such...

Page 370: ...Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear The parking brake lever is located in the center console To apply the parking brake pull the lever up as firmly as possible To release the parking brake pull the lever up slightly press the center button then lower the lever completely When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switc...

Page 371: ...load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING Never use the PARK position on an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damag...

Page 372: ...to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer WARNING Significant over or und...

Page 373: ...cting on the vehicle nor can they increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded Continued WARNING Continued The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be e...

Page 374: ...ck Brake System ABS This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking Refer to Anti Lock Brake System in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of ph...

Page 375: ...are in either the Partial Off or Full Off modes Refer to ESP Electronic Stability Program in this section Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can help reduc...

Page 376: ...the driver applied for a short period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the brake pedal If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short period of time the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill The system will release brake pressure in proportion to amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of t...

Page 377: ...tended direction of the vehicle and vehicle gear match For example if the intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is in DRIVE automatic transmission equipped vehicle and the activation criteria are met HSA will activate HSA on Automatic Transmission Vehicles The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission The system will not...

Page 378: ...ur trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch If so when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision with another vehicle or object behind you In order to avoid rolling down the hill while resuming acceleration manually activate the trailer brake prior to releas ing the brak...

Page 379: ...straight Apply park ing brake on manual transmission vehicle 2 Start the engine 3 With the engine running the brake applied and the clutch out rotate the steering wheel 180 counterclock wise from center 4 Press the ESP OFF switch four times within twenty seconds 5 Rotate the steering wheel 360 clockwise 180 clock wise from center 6 Cycle ignition switch OFF then ON 7 If the sequence was completed ...

Page 380: ... disabled Refer to ESP Electronic Stability Program for a complete explanation of the available ESP modes WARNING Many factors such as vehicle loading road condi tions and driving conditions influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or oth...

Page 381: ...and the ESP system becomes active The ESP TCS Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESP TCS Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions WARNING The Electronic Stability Program ESP cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from act...

Page 382: ... noted below Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESP OFF switch When in Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESP has been disabled and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will be illuminated All other stability features of ESP function normally This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow...

Page 383: ...ip feature described in the TCS section After five seconds a chime will sound the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illuminate and the ESP OFF message will appear in the odometer Refer to Compass and Mini Trip Computer If Equipped in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation To turn ESP on again momentarily press the ESP OFF switch This will restore the normal ESP On mode of operatio...

Page 384: ... section are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph 48 km h At 40 mph 48 km h the normal ESP stability function returns but TCS remains off When the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph 40 km h the ESP system shuts off The ESP is off at low vehicle speeds in 4L range so that it will not interfere with off road driving but the ESP function returns to provide the stability feature at spe...

Page 385: ...s available A steering wheel ESP button maneuver must be performed to permanently disable ESP and defeat the functionality of the ESP switch Repeating the procedure will return the system to normal ESP operation and restore ESP switch functionality al lowing ESP Partial or Off modes WARNING With ESP in the permanent disable mode enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESP and ERM sys tems is una...

Page 386: ... to the left counterclock wise 8 Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds 9 Turn the steering wheel back to center 10 Press and hold the ESP OFF button for seven seconds 11 Cycle the ignition key to OFF After performing the ESP disable procedure correctly ESP OFF will be displayed in the odometer for approxi mately 12 seconds each time the ignition is moved to ON Repeating the ESP disab...

Page 387: ...hat caused the ESP activation Trailer Sway Control TSC TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro priate wheel s to counteract the sway of the trailer TSC will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recog...

Page 388: ... location and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Stan dards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 ...

Page 389: ...Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded i...

Page 390: ... tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 ...

Page 391: ...ions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum...

Page 392: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week ...

Page 393: ...ree hour period Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or KPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The max inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire p...

Page 394: ...Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location Two Door Models Tire Placard Location Four Door Models 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 ...

Page 395: ...e loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this se...

Page 396: ... load capacity is 650 lbs 295 kg since 5 x 150 750 and 1400 750 650 lbs 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how ...

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Page 398: ...pressure Safety WARNING Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle h...

Page 399: ...a need for earlier tire replacement Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures Tire Placard Location Two Door Models 398 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 400: ...om entering the valve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed ...

Page 401: ...sures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits Where speed limits or condi tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera tion Refer to original equipment or an autho...

Page 402: ...cause of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized dealer for radial tire repairs Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster...

Page 403: ...the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven 1 Worn Tire 2 New Tire 402 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 404: ...r wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed see the paragraph on tread wear indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa tion placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on the origin...

Page 405: ... with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Repla...

Page 406: ...o main tain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte nance intervals More frequent rotation is permissible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the following diagram Tire Rotation 5 STARTI...

Page 407: ... normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason including low temperature effects or natural pressure loss through the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists and will not turn off u...

Page 408: ...ill turn OFF only after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle s recom mended cold placard pressure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels The TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replace ment equipment that is not of the same size type ...

Page 409: ... under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Base System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to ...

Page 410: ...d placard pressure value The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressures have been received The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h to receive this information The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and will remain on solid when a system...

Page 411: ... the tire pressure If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn ON After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the Tire Pressure Monitor ing Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and the...

Page 412: ... all emis sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us ing high quality unleaded regular gaso line having an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speed...

Page 413: ...formulated gaso line Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro vide excellent performance and durability for the engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blende...

Page 414: ...ge the engine oil and oil filter disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasoline blended with MMT offers no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same ...

Page 415: ...onal cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Fed eral law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance and damage the emission control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic conve...

Page 416: ...g assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended pe...

Page 417: ... with all side windows fully open Keep the swing gate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located on the driver s side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is the correct one for this vehicle Fuel Filler Cap 416 STARTING AND ...

Page 418: ...e tank is being filled Continued WARNING Continued Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and will cause the MIL to turn on A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or sh...

Page 419: ... LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istration regulations your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver s side door or B Pillar This label contains the month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front and rear and Vehicle Identification Number VIN A Month Day Hour MDH number is included o...

Page 420: ...d durability does not necessarily increase the ve hicle s GVWR Tire Size The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up...

Page 421: ...riate until the specified weight limitations are met Store the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally Stow all loose items securely before driving Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rea...

Page 422: ...s the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle ...

Page 423: ...e maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control If Equipped The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue It typically provides adjustable friction associ ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any un wanted trailer swaying motions while traveling Weight Carrying Hitch A wei...

Page 424: ...c and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier tongue weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may red...

Page 425: ...initions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches should be professi...

Page 426: ...2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 3 8L Manual 3 21 Two Door Sahara Model 4WD 5 231 lbs 2 373 kg 25 sq ft 2 32 sq m 1 000 lbs 453 kg 100 lbs 45 kg 3 8L Manual 3 73 Two Door Sahara Model 4WD 6 231 lbs 2 826 kg 25 sq ft 2 32 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 3 8L Automatic 3 73 Two Door Sahara Model 4WD 6 233 lbs 2 827 kg 25 sq ft 2 32 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 3 8L Manual 4 10 2 Door Rubico...

Page 427: ... sq m 1 000 lbs 453 kg 100 lbs 45 kg 3 8L Manual 3 73 Four Door X Model 4WD 7 931 lbs 3 597 kg 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 3 8L Automatic 3 73 Four Door X Model 4WD 7 932 lbs 3 598 kg 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 3 8L Manual 3 21 Four Door Sahara Model 4WD 5 625 lbs 2 551 kg 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 1 000 lbs 453 kg 100 lbs 45 kg 3 8L Manual 3 73 Four Doo...

Page 428: ...d cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Trailer and Trailer Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over t...

Page 429: ...ed dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refer to the Tire Safety Information Tire and Loading Information Placard in Starting and Op erating for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended NOTE T...

Page 430: ...s secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident When hauling cargo or towing a trailer do not overload your vehicle or trailer Overloading can cause a loss of control poor performance or dam age to the br...

Page 431: ...at the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 GVWR 2 GTW 3 GAWR Continued WARNING Continued 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10 to 15 range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight Towing Requirements Tires Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Proper tire inflation press...

Page 432: ...of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and requi...

Page 433: ...to do so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package will include a four pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness...

Page 434: ...nge can be selected when towing How ever if frequent shifting occurs while in this range the O D OFF feature should be selected NOTE Using O D OFF while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking Four Pin Connector 1 Female Pins 4 ...

Page 435: ... to DRIVE position 2 on more severe grades Refer to Automatic Transmis sion in Starting and Operating for further information Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light lo...

Page 436: ...sult in severe transmission damage WARNING If the driveshaft is removed the vehicle can roll even if the transmission is in PARK which could cause serious injury or death The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installa tion The parking brake must remain engaged unless the vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow vehicle or the dri...

Page 437: ...nd will allow the vehicle to move even if the transmission is in PARK The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing CAUTION It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in N Neutral before recre ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts 1 Tu...

Page 438: ...y from the negative battery post CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in N Neutral and the engine running With the trans fer case in N Neutral ensure that the engine is off prior to shifting the transmission into PARK refer to steps 8 9 above Shifting Out of Neutral N Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for no...

Page 439: ...release the clutch on manual transmissions NOTE When shifting out of transfer case N Neutral on automatic transmission equipped vehicles turning the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash CAUTION Do not use a bumper mounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bumper face bar will be damaged 438 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 440: ...440 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing 442 Jack Location 442 Spare Tire Stowage 443 Preparations For Jacking 443 Jacking Instructions 444 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 446 Preparations For Jump Start 447 Jump Starting Procedure 448 䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 450 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 451 6 ...

Page 441: ...ing flasher will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped shift transmission into NEUTRAL but do...

Page 442: ...rol 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 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 ope...

Page 443: ... to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear storage compartment Jack Stor...

Page 444: ...ING 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 being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 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 6 Block both the front and rear of the wheel di...

Page 445: ...manual transmission in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Continued WARNING Continued Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic To assure t...

Page 446: ...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 surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability Jack Warni...

Page 447: ... the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs 130 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station 10 Remove the jack assembly and wheel blocks 11 Secure the tire jack and tools in the...

Page 448: ...ack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Preparations for Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of the engine compartment behind the Power...

Page 449: ...parks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each ot...

Page 450: ...charged vehicle s engine away from the battery and the fuel injection system WARNING 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 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle wit...

Page 451: ...y even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS IF EQUIPPED 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 m...

Page 452: ... when towing the vehicle chains may cause vehicle damage 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 Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451...

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Page 454: ...spection And Maintenance Programs 457 䡵 Replacement Parts 458 䡵 Dealer Service 458 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 459 Engine Oil 460 Engine Oil Filter 462 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 463 Maintenance Free Battery 463 Air Conditioner Maintenance 465 Body Lubrication 466 Windshield Wiper Blades 466 Adding Washer Fluid 467 Exhaust System 468 Cooling System 470 7 ...

Page 455: ...ion From Corrosion 482 䡵 Fuses 490 Totally Integrated Power Module 490 䡵 Vehicle Storage 496 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 497 䡵 Bulb Replacement 498 Headlamp 498 Front Park Turn Signal 499 Front Side Marker 499 Front Fog Lamp 499 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamp 500 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 500 䡵 Fluid Capacities 501 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 502 Engine 502 Chassis 503 454 ...

Page 456: ...Fluid Reservoir 2 Battery 8 Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 Air Cleaner Filter 4 Engine Oil Fill 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Engine Oil Dipstick 11 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 ...

Page 457: ...ed towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soo...

Page 458: ... testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your ...

Page 459: ...est routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR威 parts for normal sched...

Page 460: ...s that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future CAUTION Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repai...

Page 461: ...brication of your vehicle s engine the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Always maintain the oil level within t...

Page 462: ...l engines under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils CAUTION...

Page 463: ...e recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added to Engine Oils The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad dition of any additives other than leak detection dyes to engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in dispo...

Page 464: ...e backfire Do not remove the air cleaner unless it is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be...

Page 465: ...er than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and a...

Page 466: ...ompressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high...

Page 467: ...o remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the Fall and Spring App...

Page 468: ... fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment Be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only not radiator anti freeze When refilling the washer fluid reservoir take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades this will help blade perfor mance To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer s...

Page 469: ...nger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Safety Tips Exhaust Gas in Things To Know Before Starting...

Page 470: ...uld cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and vehicle Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penaltie...

Page 471: ...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 bottle is hot Engine Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the engine cool...

Page 472: ...ly the engine coolant anti freeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemi...

Page 473: ...patible with the antifreeze engine coolant antifreeze and may plug the radiator Continued CAUTION Continued This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of Propylene Glycol base engine cool ant antifreeze is not recommended Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant antifreeze that allows extended maint...

Page 474: ...ower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types will decrease the life of the engine coolant antifreeze and will re...

Page 475: ...ycol based engine coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Engine Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate With the engine idling and warm to normal operating tempera ture the...

Page 476: ...coolant bottle Check the engine coolant antifreeze freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If engine coolant antifreeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions are required or if the level in the recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system...

Page 477: ...ures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Power Disc Brakes Disc brakes do not require adjustment however several hard stops during the break in period are recommended to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinders should be checked whenever the vehicle is s...

Page 478: ...oisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a accident Overfilling the bra...

Page 479: ...ssion fluid be main tained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer s recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubric...

Page 480: ...d into the dipstick tube Do not overfill After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level NOTE If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature the fluid level should be between the two cold lower holes on the dipstick with the fluid at approximatel...

Page 481: ...ption to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks In addition avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo nents Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Manual Transmission The clutch hydrauli...

Page 482: ...f the vehicle Fluid changes are not necessary unless the lubricant has become contaminated with water If con taminated with water the fluid should be changed immediately Transfer Case If Equipped Fluid Level Check The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole A when the vehicle is in a level position Adding Fluid Fluid should be added only at filler hole until fluid begins to run o...

Page 483: ...r further informa tion Fluid Level Check Lubricant should be at the bottom edge of the oil fill hole Adding Fluid Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level specified above Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer s recommended fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Prot...

Page 484: ...ture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near sea coast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Bird droppings Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or equiva lent or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have acc...

Page 485: ...he lower edges of the doors rocker panels and tailgate are kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos sible The cost ...

Page 486: ...s or equivalent are recom mended Do not use oven cleaner Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective finish Interior Care Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth a damp cloth with MOPAR威 Total Clean or equiva lent then MOPAR威 Spot Stain Re...

Page 487: ...el or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap...

Page 488: ... paint leaving a streak After cleaning your vehicle s fabric top always make sure it is completely dry before lowering Be especially careful when washing the windows by following the directions for Care of Fabric Top Windows WASHING Use MOPAR威 Car Wash or equivalent or mild soap suds lukewarm water and a brush with soft bristles If extra cleaning is required use MOPAR威 Con vertible Cloth Top Clean...

Page 489: ...er to leak into the vehicle s interior Careless handling and storage of the removable roof panels may damage the seals causing water to leak into the vehicle s interior Continued CAUTION Continued The front panel s must be positioned properly to ensure sealing Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicle s interior Care of Fabric Top Windows CAUTION Your vehicle s fabric top has ...

Page 490: ...ing will eventually impact window zipper operation To maintain ease of use of the window zippers each window zipper should be cleaned and lubricated regularly Use MO PAR威 Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant or equiva lent to ease zipper operation Before applying make sure the zipper teeth are clear of sand mud and other materials Clean both sides of the zipper not just one side Rinse both zipper...

Page 491: ...identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover 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 Passenger Door Node J6 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Pump Feed ESP J7 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Valve Feed ESP J8 Totally Integrated Power Module TIPM 490 MAINTAINING YOUR ...

Page 492: ...ear Window Defogger J15 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module PCM Trans Range J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO HI J21 20 Amp Blue Front Rear Washer J22 Spare M1 15 Amp Blue Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL Switch Stop Lamp Feed M2 20 Amp Yellow Relay Trailer Li...

Page 493: ... Yellow Rear Heated Seat If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M10 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw Vehicle Entertainment System IOD VES Satellite Digital Audio Receiver SDARS DVD Hands Free Module HFM RA DIO Antenna ANT Universal Garage Door Opener UGDO Van ity Lamp VANITY LP M11 10 Amp Red Ignition Off Draw IOD HVAC ATC MW SENSR Underhood Lamp UH LMP M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier A...

Page 494: ...ler Tow Export Only Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M15 20 Amp Yellow COL MOD IR SNS Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning Automatic Tempera ture Control HVAC ATC Rear View Mirror RR VW MIR Cabin Compartment Node CCN Transfer Case Switch T CASE SW RUN ST Multi Function Control Switch MULTIFTCN SW Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Glow Plug Module GLW PLG MOD Export Diesel Only 7 MAINTAINING YOUR...

Page 495: ...lue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light CCN INT LIGHT Switch Bank SW BANK M21 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down ASD 3 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M22 10 Amp Red Right Horn RT HORN HI LOW M23 10 Amp Red Left Horn LT HORN HI LOW M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper REAR WIPER M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump FUEL PUMP Diesel Lift Pump DSL LIFT PUMP Export Only M26 M27 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Fee...

Page 496: ...er NGC Global Powertrain Engine Controller GPEC Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist PRK ASST Heater Ventila tion Air Conditioning Module HVAC MOD Headlamp Wash HDLP WASH Com pass COMPAS M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet M37 10 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Electronic Stability Program ESP Stop Lamp Switch STP LP SW Fuel Pump Rly H...

Page 497: ...s important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your ba...

Page 498: ...r Lamp 658 Heater Control Lamps 2 194 Rocker Switch Indicator Lamp Rear Window Defogger and Rear Wash Wipe Soundbar Dome Lamp 912 Bulbs only available from authorized dealer Exterior Lights Bulb Type Backup Lamps 2 3157 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 1 L E D Fog Lamps PSX24W Front Park Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157 Front Side Marker Lamps 2 168 Headlamps 2 H13 Rear Stop Tail Turn Lamps 2 3157 License La...

Page 499: ...ark and turn signal socket assemblies 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove 5 Remove the four screws holding the metal retaining ring 6 Remove the lamp from the collar 7 Grasp the bulb and turn 1 4 turn counterclockwise 8 Pull the bulb from the housing 9 Push connector locking tab to the unlock position 10 Remove connector from bulb 11 Push connector onto new bulb base and push the connector lockin...

Page 500: ... the front side marker socket 2 Turn the socket assembly counterclockwise 1 3 turn and remove it from the housing Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace Front Fog Lamp 1 Locate the front fog lamp in the front fascia and disconnect the electrical connector from underneath 2 Squeeze locking tabs on bulb inward toward center of the bulb Pull bulb straight out of housing CAUTION Do not touc...

Page 501: ...unterclock wise then remove it from the housing 4 Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL The stop lamp is mounted on a bracket that extends upward from the tailgate behind the spare tire If service is needed obtain the LED Cover Assembly from your local authorized dealer 1 Remove the spare tire 2 Remove the four screws holding the lens cover in place ...

Page 502: ... Door Models 22 5 Gallons 85 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3 8 Liter Engine 6 Quarts 5 7 Liters Cooling System 3 8 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 13 Quarts 12 Liters Includes coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 ...

Page 503: ... Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs RE14PLP5 Gap 0 050 in 1 27 mm Fuel Selection 87 Octane 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 504: ... Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent Axle Differential Rear 226 RBI Model 44 MOPAR威 Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent For trailer towing use MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 140 or equivalent Models equipped with Trac Lok require an additive Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 DOT 3 Brake Fluid SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is no...

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Page 506: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 506 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 506 Required Maintenance Intervals 508 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 507: ...tomotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Non EVIC equipped vehicles CHAngE OIL will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that ...

Page 508: ...r the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Instrument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odometer in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level re...

Page 509: ...ghts and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines Check the manual transmission fluid level CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals ...

Page 510: ... the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if n...

Page 511: ... 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessar...

Page 512: ...mission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Inspect the transfer case fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T ...

Page 513: ...le fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 42 000 Miles 70 000 km or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Dat...

Page 514: ...pect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 54 000 Miles 90 000 km or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Inspect the front rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towin...

Page 515: ...an 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Change the automatic transmission fluid and main sump filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Flush and replace the engine c...

Page 516: ...or any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessa...

Page 517: ...le Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dea...

Page 518: ... any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Inspect the transfer case fluid Inspect the front rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Odometer Readi...

Page 519: ...Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 102 000 Miles 170 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the ignition cables Replace the spark plugs Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months...

Page 520: ...le fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 114 000 Miles 190 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading ...

Page 521: ...s Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during...

Page 522: ...2 000 Miles 220 000 km or 132 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading ...

Page 523: ... for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if neces...

Page 524: ...smission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Inspect the transfer case fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T...

Page 525: ...work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 524 MAINTENANCE SCHED...

Page 526: ...Requests 527 䡵 If You Need Assistance 527 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 528 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 528 In Mexico Contact 528 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 529 Service Contract 529 䡵 Warranty Information 530 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 530 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 530 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 530 In Canada 531 9 ...

Page 527: ...䡵 Publication Order Forms 531 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 533 Treadwear 533 Traction Grades 533 Temperature Grades 534 526 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 528: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 529: ...n to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 877 426 5337 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ont...

Page 530: ...ed repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s ...

Page 531: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 532: ...0590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield...

Page 533: ...h dia grams charts and detailed illustrations These practi cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Ma...

Page 534: ...rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices ...

Page 535: ...se the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The tempe...

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Page 537: ...t 60 77 250 Airbag Maintenance 60 Airbag Side 57 Alarm Light 250 Alarm Security Alarm 17 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Antenna Satellite Radio 308 313 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 501 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 371 373 Anti Lock Warning Light 249 Appearance Care 482 Arming Theft System Security Alarm 18 Assistance Towing 103 Auto Down Power Windows 35 Automatic Transmission 478 Fluid and Filter...

Page 538: ...nterlock 340 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 75 Bulb Replacement 497 498 Bulbs Light 79 Capacities Fluid 501 Caps Filler Fuel 416 Power Steering 368 Car Washes 483 Carbon Monoxide Warning 76 415 Cargo Light 140 Cargo Vehicle Loading 418 Cellular Phone 88 317 Center High Mounted Stop Light 500 Certification Label 418 Changing A Flat Tire 442 Chart Tire Sizing 389 Check Engine Light Malfunction...

Page 539: ... Disposal of Used Coolant 474 Drain Flush and Refill 471 Inspection 470 Points to Remember 475 Pressure Cap 473 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 471 501 Corrosion Protection 482 Cruise Light 251 Cupholders 152 Customer Assistance 527 Data Recorder Event 60 Daytime Running Lights 139 Dealer Service 458 Defroster Rear Window 239 Defroster Windshield 77 318 319 321 Delay Intermittent Wipers 143 Diagno...

Page 540: ...ronic Roll Mitigation 378 Electronic Stability Program 379 Traction Control System 374 Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM 378 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 146 Electronic Stability Program ESP 379 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 260 Emergency Brake 369 Emergency In Case of Jacking 442 Jump Starting 446 Tow Hooks 450 Emission Control System Maintenance 457 506 Engine Air Cleaner 463...

Page 541: ...tem Illuminated 19 Event Data Recorder 60 Exhaust Gas Caution 76 415 Exhaust System 76 468 Extender Seat Belt 49 Exterior Finish Care 483 Exterior Lights 79 Fabric Care 485 487 Fabric Top 487 Filters Air Cleaner 463 Engine Oil 462 Finish Care 483 Flashers Hazard Warning 440 Turn Signal 79 247 499 500 Flooded Engine Starting 332 Fluid Capacities 501 Fluid Leaks 79 Fluid Level Checks 482 Automatic T...

Page 542: ...Gasoline 411 Gauge 246 Materials Added 414 Octane Rating 411 Requirements 501 Tank Capacity 501 Fuel System Caution 414 417 Fuses 490 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 416 418 456 Gasoline Fuel 411 Gasoline Reformulated 412 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 412 Gauges Coolant Temperature 251 Fuel 246 Odometer 254 Speedometer 246 Tachometer 250 Gear Ranges 336 342 General Information 17 119 411 Glass Cleaning 486 Gr...

Page 543: ...ist 375 Hitches Trailer Towing 424 Holder Cup 152 Hood Release 135 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 480 Ignition 12 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Illuminated Entry 19 Immobilizer Sentry Key 14 Infant Restraint 62 Inflation Pressure Tires 398 Inside Rearview Mirror 86 Instrument Cluster 245 Instrument Panel and Controls 244 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 486 Integrated Power Module Fuses 490 Interior Appear...

Page 544: ...ulder Belts 39 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 67 69 Latches 79 Lead Free Gasoline 411 Leaks Fluid 79 Light Bulbs 79 Lights 79 136 Airbag 60 77 250 Alarm 250 Anti Lock 249 Anti Lock Warning 249 Back Up 500 Brake Assist Warning 259 385 Brake Warning 248 Bulb Replacement 498 Cargo 140 Center Mounted Stop 500 Check Engine Malfunction Indicator 257 Cruise 251 Daytime Running 139 Dimmer Swi...

Page 545: ... Passing 138 Rear Servicing 500 Rear Tail 500 Seat Belt Reminder 247 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 250 Service 498 Side Marker 500 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 250 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 252 Turn Signal 79 137 247 499 500 Voltage 246 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 246 Loading Vehicle 418 Tires 393 Locking Axle 350 351 Locks Door 30 Power Door 31 Steering Wheel 13 Lower Anchors and Tether...

Page 546: ...s Vehicle 8 Modular Hard Top 160 Monitor Tire Pressure System 406 Mopar Parts 458 530 Multi Function Control Lever 136 New Vehicle Break In Period 75 Occupant Restraints 37 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 411 Odometer 254 Trip 252 254 Off Pavement Driving Off Road 354 Off Road Driving Off Pavement 354 Oil Change Indicator 256 Oil Change Indicator Reset 256 Oil Engine 460 Capacity 501 Dipstick 460 Filt...

Page 547: ... Placard Tire and Loading Information 394 Polishing and Waxing 483 Power Door Locks 31 Steering 367 368 Windows 34 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 49 Preparation for Jacking 443 Pretensioners Seat Belts 47 Radial Ply Tires 401 Radio Operation 317 Radio Satellite Uconnect威 studios 311 Rear Axle Differential 482 Rear Swing Gate 36 Rear Window Defroster 239 Rear Window Features 238 Rear Wiper Washer 23...

Page 548: ... Restraint Head 128 Restraints Child 61 66 Restraints Occupant 37 Rotation Tires 404 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 77 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 79 Safety Defects Reporting 530 Safety Exhaust Gas 76 Safety Information Tire 387 Safety Tips 75 Satellite Radio Antenna 308 313 Satellite Radio Uconnect威 studios 311 Schedule Maintenance 506 Seat Belt Reminder 47 Seat Belts 39 77 Adjustable Upper Shoul...

Page 549: ...gramming 16 Sentry Key Replacement 15 Service Assistance 527 Service Contract 529 Service Manuals 531 Setting the Clock 269 283 285 288 297 Shift Lock Manual Override 340 Shifting 339 Automatic Transmission 341 Manual Transmission 335 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 44 Shoulder Belts 39 Side Airbag 57 Signals Turn 79 137 247 499 500 Soft Top 180 203 Spare Tire 443 Specifications Fuel Gasoline 411 Oi...

Page 550: ...Disconnect Electronic 352 Swing Gate Rear 36 System Remote Starting 24 Tachometer 250 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 251 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 67 Theft System Arming 18 Theft System Disarming 18 Tilt Steering Column 145 Tip Start 332 Tire and Loading Information Placard 393 394 Tire Identification Number TIN 391 Tire Markings 387 Tire Safety Information 387 Tires 79 397 533 Air Pressure ...

Page 551: ... Emergency 450 Towing 420 451 24 Hour Towing Assistance 103 Disabled Vehicle 451 Guide 424 Recreational 435 Weight 424 Towing Assistance 103 Trac Lok Rear Axle 349 Traction Control 374 Trailer Sway Control TSC 386 Trailer Towing 420 Cooling System Tips 434 Hitches 411 424 Minimum Requirements 428 Trailer and Tongue Weight 427 Wiring 432 Trailer Towing Guide 424 Trailer Weight 424 Transfer Case 481...

Page 552: ...tery Care 485 Vanity Mirrors 88 Vehicle Certification Label 418 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 8 Vehicle Loading 394 418 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 8 Vehicle Storage 325 496 Viscosity Engine Oil 462 Voice Recognition System VR 119 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 246 Warnings and Cautions 8 Warranty Information 530 Washers Windshield 467 Waxing and Polishing 483 Wheel and Wh...

Page 553: ...Windshield Defroster 77 Windshield Washers 141 467 Fluid 467 Windshield Wiper Blades 466 Windshield Wipers 141 Wiper Rear 238 552 INDEX ...

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