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Page 2: ...ceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle ...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 471 10 INDEX 481 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...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 6: ...t intended 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 ...

Page 7: ...icle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine Mopar 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 a...

Page 8: ...re likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Always buckle up HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to 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 ...

Page 9: ...1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

Page 10: ... 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 11: ...lly Lock The Steering Wheel 14 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 14 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 18 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 2 ...

Page 12: ...䡵 Doors 26 Upper Half Door Window Removal If Equipped 26 Upper Half Door Window Installation If Equipped 27 Front Door Removal 27 Rear Door Removal Four Door Models 29 䡵 Door Locks 30 Manual Door Locks 30 Power Door Locks If Equipped 32 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit 33 Automatic Door Locks 34 䡵 Windows 35 Power Windows If Equipped 35 Rear Power Windows Four Door Models Only 36 Wind Buffeting 37 䡵...

Page 13: ...elt Use Reminder System BeltAlert威 46 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 48 Seat Belt Extender 48 Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS 48 Child Restraint 61 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 73 䡵 Safety Tips 74 Transporting Passengers 74 Exhaust Gas 74 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 75 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 76 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VE...

Page 14: ...o be obtained by your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission If Equipped 1 Place the shift lever in the PARK position 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 B...

Page 15: ...ndows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key STEERING WHEEL LOCK Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering whee...

Page 16: ...e armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip transponder to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only keys that are pro grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid...

Page 17: ...ction All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leav...

Page 18: ...n turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key 3 Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds After 10 seconds a chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignit...

Page 19: ...luding interference that may cause undes ired operation VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors swing gate and ignition for unauthorized operation The Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audible and visible signals when activated The horn will sound the head lights park lamps and or turn signals will flash repeat edly for three minutes If disturban...

Page 20: ...r rate to indicate the Vehicle Security Alarm is set To Disarm the System To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm you will need to press 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 ...

Page 21: ... 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 system NOTE The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects Three Button RKE Transmitter 1 Lock 2 Unlock 2 ...

Page 22: ...RKE transmitter LOCK button for at least four seconds but not longer than 10 seconds then press and hold the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button 3 Release 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 Secur...

Page 23: ... press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release When the Panic Alarm is activated the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless 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 ...

Page 24: ...e Flash Lights With Lock feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 Customer Key Programming If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer for details General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditi...

Page 25: ...ly See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 1 If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw remove the screw With the RKE transmitter buttons facing 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...

Page 26: ... 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 27: ...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 28: ...insert the key into 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 Ha...

Page 29: ...ic roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation only 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 THIN...

Page 30: ...abling the harness to be disconnected 3 Unhook the door strap from 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 1 Harness Connector 2 Body Hook 3 Door Harness Strap 28 THINGS TO KNOW BE...

Page 31: ...rovide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation only 1 Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges using a T50 Torx威 head driver 2 Slide the front seat s fully forward 3 Remove the trim access door from the bottom of B pillar 4 Unplug the wiring harness connector 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 ...

Page 32: ...ook the door strap from the body hook 6 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 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 posi...

Page 33: ... when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a 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 Manual Door Lock 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR...

Page 34: ...the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a 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 Lock Switch 32 THINGS TO K...

Page 35: ...lock 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 and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming ...

Page 36: ...E 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 Depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programmin...

Page 37: ...ndow four door models 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 pre...

Page 38: ...ay 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 loc...

Page 39: ... 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 Han...

Page 40: ...or the driver and all passengers Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and front passenger and side airbags if equipped for both the driver and front passenger If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized belts your seat belts can also be used to hold infant and child restraint systems NOTE The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design This allows the airbag to ha...

Page 41: ...e thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap shoulder belts The belt webbing retractor is de signed to lock during very sudden stops or col...

Page 42: ...t Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas sengers safe too Continued WARNING Continued Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Inst...

Page 43: ...lt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out the Lap Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate into Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 ...

Page 44: ...e arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that the strongest bones will take the force in a collision Continued WARNING Continued A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are ...

Page 45: ... lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt cannot do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you cannot straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the...

Page 46: ...Lap Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout Four Door Models Only This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever the 60 rear seatback is not fully latched This prevents someone from wearing the rear center lap shoulder belt when the rear seatback is not fully latched NOTE If the rear center lap shoulder belt cannot be pulled out check that the rear seatback is fully latched If the rear seatback i...

Page 47: ... should immediately be taken to your authorized dealer for service Failure to follow this warning could result in serious or fatal injury Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat positions the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push in on the anchorage near your outside shoulder and slide it up or down to reach the ...

Page 48: ...he seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around 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 must still be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Control ORC Module Like...

Page 49: ...ng BeltAlert威 1 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Turn the ignition key to the ACC ON position do not start the engine and wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off 3 Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle unbuckle and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled 4 Turn the i...

Page 50: ...th a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Remove and stow the seat belt...

Page 51: ...irbags The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision 1 Driver Airbag 2 Passenger Airbag 3 Knee Bolster 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 ...

Page 52: ...lly open them You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflat ing 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 ...

Page 53: ... protection for the driver and front passenger Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occu pant protection Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag A...

Page 54: ... you and the door 5 If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance in Section 9 of this manual WARNING Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airba...

Page 55: ...ed 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 and front seat belt as required depending on each type of impact Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi tional protection by s...

Page 56: ...n in all crashes 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 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 airbags are not on and will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system t...

Page 57: ...ing wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 millisec onds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver front airbag gas is vented through the ven...

Page 58: ...lp protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position every one for the best interaction with the front airbag If a Deployment Occurs The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags any ...

Page 59: ...involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision Have the airbags seat belt pretensioner and seat belt retractor assem bly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment if the communica...

Page 60: ...RNING Continued You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your 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...

Page 61: ...nt investigation the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC such investigations may be requested by customers insurance carriers government officials and professional crash researchers such as tho...

Page 62: ...ty of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data parameters that may be recorded Diagnostic trouble code s and warning light status for electronically controlled safety systems including the airbag system Airbag disable light status if equipped Time of airbag dep...

Page 63: ...e enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat owner s manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matte...

Page 64: ...arward facing 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 manuf...

Page 65: ... 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 this section In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint becau...

Page 66: ...elt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System in this section 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 bel...

Page 67: ...ng 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 lower...

Page 68: ...ring 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 ...

Page 69: ...odat 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 models Regar...

Page 70: ...allation 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 Tw...

Page 71: ...re 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 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 ...

Page 72: ...ou 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 dire...

Page 73: ... or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several 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 you may need to do something more Disconnect the la...

Page 74: ...ther 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 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 75: ...e in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine...

Page 76: ... collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously 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 and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorle...

Page 77: ...he underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as r...

Page 78: ...le Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and 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 in...

Page 79: ...83 Front Seat Adjustment 83 Manual Seat Height Adjustment If Equipped 84 Front Seatback Recline 85 Front Easy Entry Seats Two Door Models 85 Head Restraints 87 Fold And Tumble Rear Seat Two Door Models 88 Removing The Rear Seat Two Door Models 89 Replacing The Rear Seat Two Door Models 91 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat Four Door Models 91 3 ...

Page 80: ...n Signals 96 Lane Change Assist 96 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 97 Interior Lights 97 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers 98 Windshield Wiper Operation 98 Intermittent Wiper System 100 Windshield Washers 101 Mist Feature 101 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 101 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 102 To Activate 103 To Set a Desired Speed 104 To Deactivate 104 To Resume Speed 104 To Vary The Speed Sett...

Page 81: ... 110 Removing The Soft Top 111 Installing The Soft Top 112 䡵 Freedom Top Three Piece Modular Hard Top If Equipped 115 Front Panel s Removal 116 Front Panel s Installation 118 Front Panel s Installation Only With Rear Hard Top Removed 118 Rear Hard Top Removal 119 Rear Hard Top Installation 122 䡵 Door Frame 122 Door Frame Removal Two Door Models 123 Door Frame Installation Two Door Models 125 3 UND...

Page 82: ...The Soft Top 167 䡵 Sunrider威 Two Door Models If Equipped 179 Opening The Sunrider威 180 Closing The Sunrider威 182 䡵 Sunrider威 Four Door Models If Equipped 183 䡵 Folding Windshield 186 Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars 188 Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars 191 䡵 Rear Window Features Hard Top Only 192 Rear Window Wiper Washer If Equipped 192 Rear Window Defroster If Equipped...

Page 83: ...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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 ...

Page 84: ...ide 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 uconnect姞 phone This feature is not available on two door or four door models Outside Rearview Mirror 82 UNDERS...

Page 85: ...radio screen Phone Button uconnect威 phone When you press this button a Not Equipped with uconnect威 message will display on your radio screen SEATS Front Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever Be sure the latch is fully engaged Manual Seat Adjustment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 ...

Page 86: ...ould be injured Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked Manual Seat Height Adjustment If Equipped The driver s seat height can be raised or lowered by using the ratcheting handle located on the outboard side of the seat Pull upward on the handle to raise the seat push downward on the handle to lower the seat Seat Height Adjustment 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 87: ...nd release the handle Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position 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 Recline Lever Easy Entry Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 ...

Page 88: ...Easy Entry Combination Lever If Equipped Easy Entry Seat 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 89: ...t passenger seats have a track memory which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track regardless of its original position The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its sitting position Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of a rear impact Adjustable head restraints should be ...

Page 90: ...rear seat it may be necessary to reposition the front seats Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily 1 Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward 2 Slowly flip the entire seat forward Adjustable Head Restraints Rear Seat Release 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 91: ...ng 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 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 seat...

Page 92: ...woofer if equipped 3 Fold the rear seat forward following steps 1 through 3 under Fold and Tumble Rear Seat in this section 4 Press down on the release bar on each side and pull the seat out and away from the lower bracket 5 Remove the seat from the vehicle Subwoofer Release Bar Location 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 93: ...tended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room NOTE Prior to folding the rear seat it may be necessary to reposition the front seat to its mid track position Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision peop...

Page 94: ...per position NOTE If the rear seatback is not fully latched the center shoulder belt will not be able to be extended for use If you cannot extend the center shoulder belt make sure your seatback is fully latched WARNING Be certain that 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 an...

Page 95: ...ore pushing the safety latch Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood To close the hood remove the support rod from the hood panel and place it in the retaining clip Lower the hood slowly Secure both of the hood latches WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before driving ...

Page 96: ...peration 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 Multifunction Lever 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 97: ...n atmospheric conditions This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process If the driver s door is left open and the headlights or parking lights are left on the high Beam Indicator Light will remain illuminated and a chime will sound Lights On Reminder If the headlights o...

Page 98: ...rate with the parking lights or the headlights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights 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 If either light has a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fa...

Page 99: ...turn off in approxi mately 20 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the dome light position Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the overhead light operation Cargo Lamp The courtesy and dome lights will turn on when the front doors are opened when the dimmer control rotating wheel on the right side of the switch is rotated to the upward detent position or if equipped wh...

Page 100: ...can be helpful when driving with your headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or a funeral procession To activate this feature rotate the left stalk one detent lower than the dome light WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper washer control lever operates the windshield wipers and washers when the ignition switch is in the ON position The lever is...

Page 101: ...the park position before turning off the engine If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted High Low Speed 1 Low Speed Operation 2 High Speed Operation 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 ...

Page 102: ... a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Move the lever to the delay position then select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever The delay can be regulated between 2 to 30 seconds between cycles Intermittent Settings 1 Minimum Delay 2 Maximum Delay 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 103: ... off 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 must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid TILT...

Page 104: ...rous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator op eration at speeds greater than 35 mph 56 km h The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the stee...

Page 105: ...ctronic Speed Control ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the Elec tronic Speed Control system off push the ON OFF button a second time The cruise indicator light will turn off The Electronic Speed Control system should be turned off when not in use Electronic Speed...

Page 106: ...eed Control lever toward you or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RESUME ACCEL lever up and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km...

Page 107: ...eed decrease Each time the button is tapped speed decreases Manual Transmission Pressing the clutch pedal will disengage the Electronic Speed Control A slight increase in engine RPM before the Electronic Speed Control disengages is normal Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be da...

Page 108: ...ent for accesso ries designed for use with the standard power outlet adapters The power outlet located in the lower portion of the instrument panel has a snap on plastic cap so that it can be covered when not in use When the optional cigar 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 elem...

Page 109: ...t 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 mittentl...

Page 110: ...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 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 111: ...nter console STORAGE Console Storage Compartment To lock or unlock the storage compartment insert igni tion the 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 109 ...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...ollowing 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 later in this section 3 Remove the soft ...

Page 114: ...ackets 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 later in this section Installing the Soft Top NOTE The following procedures are for first time set up only For future soft top procedures refer to Soft Top in this s...

Page 115: ...el Removal later 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 proceed to step 5 a If the pivot brackets have been removed unzip the sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the sports bar with the four screws that were removed using a T30 Torx威...

Page 116: ...ing upward c Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to reattach them to the metal pivot brackets d Screw the pivot screws back into place using a T30 Torx威 head driver Secure them until they are snug being careful not to cross thread the screws or over tighten 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ...is enclosed in the dual top wrap 7 Put up the soft top Refer to Soft Top Putting Up the Soft Top in this section FREEDOM TOP THREE PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP IF EQUIPPED CAUTION The hard top is not designed to carry any addi tional loads such as roof racks spare tires build ing hunting or camping supplies and or luggage etc Also it was not designed as a structural member of the vehicle and thus cannot...

Page 118: ...ation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interior Careless handling and storage of the removable roof panels may damage the seals causing water to leak into the vehicles interior The front panel s must be positioned properly to ensure sealing Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interior Front Panel s Removal NOTE Left panel must be removed before removing right p...

Page 119: ...ped lock located above the shoul der belt anchorage 4 Turn the rear fasteners knobs located on the over head speaker bar assembly counter clockwise until they can be removed 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ...

Page 120: ...at there is no overhang Also make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the body 1 Install the right panel first then the left panel 2 Reinstall the panel s using the same steps for removal in reverse order Front Panel s Installation Only 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 118 UNDERSTAN...

Page 121: ...the same steps for removal in reverse order Rear Hard Top Removal 1 Remove both front panels Refer to Front Panel s Removal in this section 2 Open both 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 bod...

Page 122: ...earance of the rear window glass Lift the rear window glass 6 Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle 7 Disconnect the rear window washer hose and install the tethered cap 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 123: ...e of the connector and pulling to disconnect 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 from the hard top 9 Close the swing gate 10 Remove the hard top from the vehicle Place on a ...

Page 124: ...R FRAME WARNING Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door frame s removed as you will lose the protec tion that they can provide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation only Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation only CAUTION ...

Page 125: ...ioned 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ...

Page 126: ...ecure location WARNING Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door frame s removed as you will lose the protec tion that they can provide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation only Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation only 1...

Page 127: ...Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side behind the door opening 3 After 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...

Page 128: ... 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 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ...

Page 130: ... secure location WARNING Do not drive your vehicle on pavement with the door frame s removed as you will lose the protec tion that they can provide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation only Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide This procedure is furnished for use during off road operation only...

Page 131: ...t 2 Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side just behind the rear door opening 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 r...

Page 132: ...Position 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 130 UN...

Page 133: ...p 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 134: ...work when opening or closing Damage to the top may result WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window curtain up unless the side curtains are also re moved Dangerous exhaust gases could enter the vehicle causing harm to the driver and passengers 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 ...

Page 135: ...ng a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle s interior Careless handling and storage of the soft top may damage the seals causing water to leak into 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1...

Page 136: ... 1 Header Bow 6 Body Side Retainer 2 2 Bow 7 Quarter Window 3 3 Bow 8 Check Strap 4 Sail Panel 9 Front Retainer Quarter Window 5 Plastic Retainer 10 Bottom Retainer Quarter Window 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...1 Zipper Start 2 Zipper Finish 3 Swing Gate Bar 4 Swing Gate Brackets 5 Sail Panels 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 ...

Page 138: ...h 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 Insert your finger behind the plastic retainer Pull down and roll the retainer out of the channel Repeat this on the opposite side 3 Unclip and move the sun ...

Page 139: ...indshield 5 Open the swing gate 6 Before unzipping the rear window release the first 3 in 7 6 cm of both sail panels from the channel Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the swing gate brackets 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ...

Page 140: ... disengage it from the zipper on the top cover Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch ing 7 Undo the Velcro威 that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window 8 Beginning from the rear lower corner completely unzip the window 9 Once unzipped remove the side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel Repeat this step on the opposite side 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES ...

Page 141: ... 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 11 As you begin to lower the top fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 ...

Page 142: ... brackets pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage 13 Completely release the latches from the loops on the windshield frame If your vehicle is not equipped with the Sunrider威 package proceed to Step 16 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 143: ...h door rails Sun rider威 Models only 16 Before lowering the top open the swing 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 ...

Page 144: ... will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle When the top is completely down position the drip rails so they make a v shape this prevents damage to the soft top material 18 Close the front header latches 19 Remove the door frames if desired Refer to Door Frame in this section 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 145: ... Header Bow 6 Body Side Retainer 2 2 Bow 7 Quarter Window 3 3 Bow 8 Check Strap 4 Sail Panel 9 Front Retainer Quarter Window 5 Plastic Retainer 10 Bottom Retainer Quarter Window 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 ...

Page 146: ...1 Zipper Start 2 Zipper Finish 3 Swing Gate Bar 4 Swing Gate Brackets 5 Sail Panels 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 147: ... Sunrider威 Models only 4 Standing on the side of the vehicle lift the top by the side 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 Before attaching the header latches be sure that the top retainers above the door are not trapped between the top and the door frame 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 ...

Page 148: ...do not close the latches 8 If the swing gate brackets 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 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 149: ...bow 10 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 ...

Page 150: ... the zipper but close only about 1 in 2 5 cm 12 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 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 151: ...ginning 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 ...

Page 152: ...r 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 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 153: ...ndow by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 ...

Page 154: ...ackets 18 Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow 3 bow then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel 19 Open the doors and insert the roof retainers into the channels above the door starting at the front and work ing rearward 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 155: ... camping supplies and or luggage etc Also it was not designed as a structural member of the vehicle and thus cannot properly carry any addi tional loads other than environmental rain snow etc If the temperature is below 72 F 24 C and or the top has been folded down for a period of time the top will appear to have shrunk when you raise it making it difficult to put up This is caused by a natural co...

Page 156: ... the windows are dirty Grit may scratch the window Do not move your vehicle until the top has been either fully attached to the windshield frame or fully lowered Continued CAUTION Continued Do not lower the top with the windows installed Window and top damage may occur Refer to Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models in Section 7 of this manual It contains important information on cleaning and carin...

Page 157: ...AUTION Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage stains or mildew on the top material It is recommended that the top be free of water prior to opening it 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 Careless handling and storage of the soft top may damage the seals causing water to leak into th...

Page 158: ...NOTE Do not remove any of the three attachment knobs unless you are planning on installing the hard top 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 159: ...ader Bow 6 Body Side Retainer 11 Plastic 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 157 ...

Page 160: ...1 Zipper Start 2 Zipper Finish 3 Swing Gate Bar 4 Swing Gate Brackets 5 Sail Panels 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 161: ... 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 Above the front of the rear door place your finger up into the cutout in the plastic retainer and pull down rolling both the front and rear retainers out of the door frame Repeat this on the othe...

Page 162: ...eld frame 5 Open the swing gate 6 Before unzipping the rear window release the first 3 in 7 6 cm of both sail panels from the channel Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearward out of the swing gate brackets 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 163: ...disengage it from the zipper on the top cover Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch ing 7 Undo the Velcro威 that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window 8 Beginning from the rear lower corner completely unzip the window 9 Once unzipped remove the side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel Repeat this step on the opposite side 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 164: ...ody 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 11 Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 165: ...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 13 Grasp the front side bow behind the header and lift the top 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 ...

Page 166: ...e fabric rearward Gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck 15 Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form a W as shown Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 167: ... to disengage Repeat this step on the other side 17 Before lowering the top open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high mounted brake light Grasp the folded side bows and slide the top along the door frame track to the rear door frame 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 ...

Page 168: ...nside as possible This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle 20 Once the top is fully down use the Velcro威 straps provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side bows and through the slot on the body 21 Close the front header latches 22 Remove the door frames if desired Refer to Door Frame in this section 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 169: ...der Bow 6 Body Side Retainer 11 Plastic 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 167 ...

Page 170: ...1 Zipper Start 2 Zipper Finish 3 Swing Gate Bar 4 Swing Gate Brackets 5 Sail Panels 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 171: ...he door frames if removed Refer to Door Frame in this section 2 Undo the straps used to secure the top in the down position and store in secure location 3 Open the swing gate 4 Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the rear door frames NOTE Help from another person will ease this opera tion 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 ...

Page 172: ...f the knuckles into the door frame tracks and slide the top forward 6 Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider威 locking mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear doors 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 173: ...rs do not get trapped between the top and the door frame Also make certain the feet at both ends of the 2 bow forward most bow seat prop erly on the side bows above the front doors They should cradle the tubing Finally make sure that the check strap the long woven strap reaching from the rear bow to the 2 bow does not get entangled in any of the framework when unfolding the top 3 UNDERSTANDING THE...

Page 174: ...ckets 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 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 175: ...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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ...

Page 176: ...tart the zipper but close only about 1 in 2 5 cm 14 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 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 177: ...ginning 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ...

Page 178: ...r 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 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 179: ...arted and aligned before zipping to prevent damage 18 Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of the window 19 Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets 20 Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ...

Page 180: ...the channels in the door frame above the doors starting at the front and working toward the rear of the vehicle 22 Ensure the plastic retainer is tucked in properly at the B pillar and not pinching the seal 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 181: ...ating 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 179 ...

Page 182: ...lastic retainer Pull down and roll the retainer out of the channel Repeat this on the other side 2 Unclip and move the sun visors to the side 3 Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 183: ...e top back Make sure the material is folded back as shown NOTE The Sunrider威 latch on the door rail should not be activated for Sunrider威 use If activated the soft top must be reinstalled starting from the sail panels 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ...

Page 184: ...Unclip and move the sun visors to the side 3 Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of the vehicle 4 Hook the header latches to the loops on the wind shield frame close latches and return the sun visors to their original positions 5 Slide the plastic sleeve rearward over the Sunrider威 link 6 Tuck the drip rail retainers into the door frame slots 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHI...

Page 185: ...nrider威 feature open it is recom mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle To Open 1 Above the front of the rear door place your finger up into the cutout in the plastic retainer and pull down rolling both the front and rear retainers out of the door frame Repeat this on the other side NOTE All plastic retainers must be removed from the door rail prior to the operation of the Sunrider威...

Page 186: ...nd move the sun visors to the side 3 Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame 4 Grasp the front side bow behind the header and lift the top 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 187: ...the rear portion of the deck 6 Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form a W as shown Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds Ensure that the straps are securely stowed 7 Close the front header latches 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 ...

Page 188: ...me protection against weather road debris and intrusion of small branches and other objects Do not drive your vehicle on road with the windshield down and the side bars removed as you lose the protec tion these structural elements can provide If required for certain off road uses the side bars can be removed and the windshield folded down However the protection afforded by these features is then l...

Page 189: ...t drive your vehicle on road with the wind shield down Continued WARNING Continued Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is securely fastened either up or down Eye protection such as goggles should be worn at all times when the windshield is down Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions for raising the windshield Make sure that the folding windshield windshield wipers side bars...

Page 190: ... 13 mm and the one side hex bolt 13 mm visible through the trim Do not remove plastic corner trim sun visor bolts or sport bar covering 3 Open the sport bar Velcro covering 4 Remove the one hex bolt 13 mm visible through the plastic trim on the bottom side of the side bar one hex bolt 13 mm on the side of the side bar and one hex bolt 13 mm on top of the side bar NOTE Pull side bar out horizontall...

Page 191: ...r vehicle use four cinch straps available from your authorized dealer Attach the straps through the slots located on the floor behind the folded rear seat at the front of the storage bin cover WARNING You or others could be injured if you carry the side bars loose in your vehicle Remove the side bars from the vehicle or securely store them as described or they may cause personal injury if an accid...

Page 192: ...parate the wiper arms from the shaft after the nuts have been removed 8 Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the six black round headed Torx威 head screws using a 40 Torx威 head driver on each side of the base of the windshield 9 Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the rubber hood bumpers 10 Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through the footman hoop on the center of ...

Page 193: ...oving Side Bars earlier in this section Reattach the sport bar Velcro威 covering 3 Attach the front of the side bar to the windshield frame Install the top two hex bolts 13 mm first then the lower side hex bolt 13 mm The lower side bolt will not align until the top two bolts are installed 4 Tighten all side bar attachment bolts 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 ...

Page 194: ...rol lever located on the right side of the steering column controls the operation of the rear wiper washer function Rotating the center of the switch up to the On position will activate the wiper Rotating the switch ring beyond the On or Off position will activate the rear washer The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is engaged Upon release the wipers will cycle thr...

Page 195: ...nob Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indica tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes For an addi tional five minutes of operation press the button a second time NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window ...

Page 196: ...the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abra sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 197: ...rol Buttons 213 Trip Conditions 214 Compass Temperature Display 215 䡵 Sales Code REQ AM FM Stereo Radio And 6 Disc CD DVD Changer MP3 WMA AUX Jack 218 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 219 Operation Instructions Disc Mode For CD And MP3 WMA Audio Play DVD Video 227 Notes On Playing MP3 WMA Files 229 List Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 231 Info Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 232 4 ...

Page 198: ...otes On Playing MP3 Files 242 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 245 䡵 Sales Code RES RSC AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack And Sirius Radio 246 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 246 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 252 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 254 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 256 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 256 䡵 uconnect威 studios Satellite Radio...

Page 199: ...structions uconnect威 phone If Equipped 262 Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped 263 䡵 CD DVD Maintenance 263 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 263 䡵 Climate Controls 264 Manual Heater Only 264 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System If Equipped 266 Air Conditioning 269 Operating Tips 270 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 ...

Page 200: ...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 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 201: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 ...

Page 202: ... the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some 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 section 6 of this ...

Page 203: ...ine 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 hood ...

Page 204: ...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 205: ...s 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 th...

Page 206: ... 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 critically hot until the light goes out 17 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed 18 Temperature Gau...

Page 207: ...e 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 Section 7 of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cool ing System Pressure Cap paragraph 19 Cruise Indicator This indicator shows when the electronic speed control system is turned on 20 4WD Indicator Light If Equippe...

Page 208: ... the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should deter mine 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 significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates y...

Page 209: ...cle 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 TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the...

Page 210: ...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 door Door Ajar gATE Liftgate Ajar LoW tirE Low Tir...

Page 211: ...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 fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time yo...

Page 212: ... 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 CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could affect fuel economy and drivability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and po...

Page 213: ...ndicator Light This light will illuminate when the O D OFF button has been selected 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 As...

Page 214: ...e 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 stall and you...

Page 215: ...s a driver interactive display dis plays information such as outside temperature compass direction and trip information Control Buttons Press and release the left button on the instrument cluster to access the computer displays Press and hold the left button on the instrument cluster for two to three seconds to switch from English to Metric displays Compass Trip Computer Display 4 UNDERSTANDING YO...

Page 216: ... mated distance is based on the most recent trip informa tion Average Fuel Economy x Fuel Remaining This display cannot be reset Elapsed Time ET This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset Trip Odometer ODO This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset Press and release the right button on the instru ment cluster to switch from odometer to Trip A or Tri...

Page 217: ...ibrate when new and will continuously adjust itself over the life of the vehicle If the CAL indicator is on or flashing drive slowly under 10 MPH 16 kmh in an open area until the CAL indicator is off NOTE A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings bridges underground cables railroad tracks etc Magnetic and battery powered devic...

Page 218: ...libration NOTE Before attempting a manual compass calibra tion the engine must be running and the transmission in the PARK position if equipped If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate and the variance has been properly set you may wish to manu ally recalibrate the compass To manually calibrate the compass 1 First enter the variance mode Press and hold the left button located on the instrument...

Page 219: ...le will be driven When properly set the compass will automatically account for this difference Setting the Compass Variance Refer to the variance map for the correct compass vari ance zone To check the variance zone the ignition must be ON Press and hold the left button located on the instrument cluster for approximately 10 seconds to enter the variance mode and release the button when the VAR sym...

Page 220: ...Outside Temperature If the outside temperature is more than 131 F 55 C the display will show 131 F 55 C When the outside tem perature is less than 40 F 40 C the display will show 40 F 40 C SALES CODE 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 Compass Variance Map 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRU...

Page 221: ...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 set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press 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 tun...

Page 222: ...nect威 phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect威 phone feature if equipped Refer to uconnect威 phone in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With uconnect message will display on the radio screen TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 ...

Page 223: ...lockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right 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...

Page 224: ...sing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock ...

Page 225: ...nction only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items NOTE Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries Push the AUDIO SELECT button to select an entry...

Page 226: ...g SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc if equipped NOTE The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc These selections can only be made while playing a DVD VES Power Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF if equipped VES Lock Locks out rear VES remote controls if equipped VES CH1 CH2 Allows the user to change the mode of either the IR...

Page 227: ...f the language is supported by the disc You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting other Enter the country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select Subtitle Language If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language effective only if the language is supported by the disc You c...

Page 228: ...mode SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the station will continue to play...

Page 229: ...er it will not play the disc Customers may take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum of five times CAUTION The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions When this occurs the radio will indicate Disc Hot and shut off until a safe temperature is reached This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio inte...

Page 230: ...button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF SEEK Button CD MODE Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pr...

Page 231: ... WMA DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are ...

Page 232: ...Non MP3 WMA files named with the MP3 WMA extension may cause play back problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 WMA and will not play the file When using the MP3 WMA encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 WMA 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 WMA f...

Page 233: ...cs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button DISC Mode for MP3 WMA Play Pressing the LIST button will bri...

Page 234: ...UX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 WMA player cassette player or microphone and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil iary device if the AUX jack is connected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to...

Page 235: ...d Refer to uconnect威 phone in Section 3 Operating Instructions uconnect威 studios Satellite Radio If Equipped Refer to uconnect威 studios Satellite Radio in this section Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VES Guide Dolby威 Manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories Dolby威 and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dol...

Page 236: ... Global Positioning System GPS based Navigation system Refer to your uconnect威 tunes REN or RER user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 Operating Instructions uconnect姞 phone If Equipped Refer to uconnect威 phone in Section 3 Clock Setting Procedure uconnect威 gps ...

Page 237: ... is displayed To move the minute backward touch the screen where the word Min with the arrow pointing downward is displayed 6 To save the new time setting touch the screen where the word Save is displayed Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the sc...

Page 238: ...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 The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 Touch the screen where the words Set Time Zone are displayed The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen 4 Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears ...

Page 239: ...ry 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 s...

Page 240: ...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 241: ... 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 pushbutton memory press the SET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the...

Page 242: ...tructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON 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 discs with CD and MP3 tracks Inserting Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD labe...

Page 243: ...types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be 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 Eje...

Page 244: ...ar 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 order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran domly selected track Press the RND button a second time to stop Ra...

Page 245: ... 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 display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this display Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator and a three character ex...

Page 246: ... 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 rate MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song title...

Page 247: ...ion disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxil...

Page 248: ...o 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 set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Button...

Page 249: ...Button uconnect phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect phone feature if equipped Refer to uconnect phone in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnect message will display on the radio screen TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Proc...

Page 250: ...in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones Pus...

Page 251: ... turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None A...

Page 252: ...tes when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP 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 a...

Page 253: ...econd station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time ...

Page 254: ...sc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only ...

Page 255: ...f the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF 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 ...

Page 256: ... to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses 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 ...

Page 257: ...lid 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 Specification Sampling Frequency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 4...

Page 258: ... discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc 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 th...

Page 259: ...ton will change the mode to auxil iary device if the AUX jack is connected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to the 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 ...

Page 260: ...tellite radio system in your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line listening account For further information call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com or at www siriuscanada ca for Canadian residents Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID Please have the foll...

Page 261: ...lecting uconnect姞 studios Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna if equipped Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the ant...

Page 262: ...ither button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button When Equipped Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Except REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title a...

Page 263: ...ssing 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 be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel MUSIC TYPE Button REU Radio Pressing this button provides a Music Type list from which you can make a...

Page 264: ... SET but ton the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels ...

Page 265: ...ere temperatures may become too high NOTE If you experience difficulty in playing a particu lar disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being on in your vehicle c...

Page 266: ...ontrol allows you to choose from several pat terns of air 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 Climate Controls 2...

Page 267: ...ts Use this mode with maxi mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting Blower Control Use this control center rotary knob 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 position NOTE For vehicles equipped with Remote Start the climate controls will not funct...

Page 268: ...nel features four airflow registers Two registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument panel and two are located in the center of the instrument panel These registers can be closed to partially block airflow and they can be adjusted to direct airflow where the occupant desires Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several pat terns of air distribution as identified by ...

Page 269: ... Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum fan and temperature settings for best w...

Page 270: ...front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula tion of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance Recirculation Control Press this button to choose be tween outside air intake or recir culation of the air ins...

Page 271: ...ion NOTE The Recirculation mode will not operate in the floor mix or defrost modes Air Conditioning Normal Operation Press this button to engage the air conditioning A light will illumi nate when the air conditioning system is engaged Once the air conditioning is engaged use a combination of the mode control fan speed control and tempera ture control to achieve your de sired interior temperature N...

Page 272: ... will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it s rainy or humid In most cases turning on the air conditioning pressing the snowflake button will clear the fog Adjust the temperature control air direction and blower speed to maintain comfort As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to direct air onto the windshie...

Page 273: ...ddi tional engine cooling may be required If this situation is encountered operate the transmission in a lower gear to increase engine RPM coolant flow and fan speed When stopped in heavy traffic it may be necessary to shift into NEUTRAL N and depress the accelerator slightly for fast idle operation to increase coolant flow and fan speed Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter...

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Page 275: ... 20 F Or 29 C 278 If Engine Fails To Start 278 After Starting 280 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 281 䡵 Manual Transmission If Equipped 281 Shifting 282 Downshifting 283 Reverse Shifting 284 䡵 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 285 Key Ignition Park Interlock 285 Brake Transmission Interlock System 286 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override 286 5 ...

Page 276: ... Models If Equipped 297 䡵 Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect If Equipped 298 䡵 On Road Driving Tips 300 䡵 Off Road Driving Tips 300 Side Step Removal If Equipped 300 The Basics Of Off Road Driving 301 When To Use 4L Low Range 302 Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation 302 Driving In Snow Mud And Sand 303 Crossing Obstacles Rocks And Other High Points 304 Hill Climbing 307 Driving Through Water 309 ...

Page 277: ...r Sway Control TSC 332 䡵 Tire Safety Information 333 Tire Markings 333 Tire Identification Number TIN 337 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 338 䡵 Tires General Information 342 Tire Pressure 342 Tire Inflation Pressures 343 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 345 Radial Ply Tires 346 Tire Spinning 346 Tread Wear Indicators 347 Life Of Tire 347 Replacement Tires 348 䡵 Tire Chains 350 䡵 Tire Rotatio...

Page 278: ...el 361 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 361 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 363 䡵 Vehicle Loading 363 Certification Label 363 䡵 Trailer Towing 365 Common Towing Definitions 366 Trailer Hitch Classification 368 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 369 Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight 375 Towing Requirements 376 Towing Tips 381 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 382 Towing Two Wheel D...

Page 279: ...er 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 transfer case has been shifted into this mode Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or PARK position Apply the brake before shifting t...

Page 280: ...gnition 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 dealer is recommended If Engine Fails to Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body...

Page 281: ...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 should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than...

Page 282: ...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 the accelerator pedal turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter wait 10 to 15 sec onds before trying aga...

Page 283: ...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 284: ...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 285: ...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 286: ...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 287: ... 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 288: ...rride 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 shift lock manual ov...

Page 289: ...er if the shift lock manual 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 Shift Lever 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 ...

Page 290: ...leaving the vehicle in this range Always apply the parking 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 t...

Page 291: ...of this manual OVERDRIVE This range is used for most city and highway driving The transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth gear 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 shi...

Page 292: ...es the Overdrive function The lockout feature is useful 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 san...

Page 293: ... 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 294: ...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 295: ...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 296: ...s 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 Procedure ...

Page 297: ...ttempting 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 engaged TRAC LOK姞 REAR AXLE IF EQUIPPED The Trac Lok威 rear axle provides a constant driving forc...

Page 298: ... 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 be 10 mph 16 km h or less Axle Lock Switch 296 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 299: ...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 300: ...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 301: ...elow 14 mph 22 km 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 refer to Four Wheel Drive Operation in this section and press the SWAY BAR switch to obtain the off road position The Sway Bar Indicator Light will flash until the stabilizer sway bar has been fully discon nected NOTE The stabilizer sway bar may be torque...

Page 302: ... 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 sharp turns or abrupt ma...

Page 303: ...ad Driving You will encounter many types of terrain driving off road You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding There are many types of surface conditions hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow and ice Every surface has a different effect on 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 ...

Page 304: ...stible materials The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire WARNING Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off road situation When to Use 4L Low Range When off road driving shift into 4L Low for additional traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain ascending or descending steep hills and to increase low speed p...

Page 305: ...ll applying throttle This will allow the tires to get a fresh bite and help maintain your momen tum CAUTION On icy or slippery roads do not downshift at high engine RPM or vehicle speeds because engine brak ing may cause skidding and loss of control Mud Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get through You should use second gear manual transmission or D...

Page 306: ...and handling while driving on the soft sand but 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 a...

Page 307: ...re they can see the obstacle watch your tires and undercarriage and guide you through Crossing Large Rocks When approaching large rocks choose a path which ensures you drive over the largest of them with your tires 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 ef...

Page 308: ...with steep sides Crossing Logs To cross a log approach it at a slight angle approxi mately 10 to 15 degrees This allows one front tire to be on top of the log while the other just starts to climb the 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...

Page 309: ...etermine if it is too steep Look to see what the traction is on the hill side trail Is the trail straight up and down What is on top and the other side Are there ruts rocks branches or other obstacles on the path Can you safely recover 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 ...

Page 310: ...Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover which may result in severe injury Driving Downhill Before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if it is too steep for a safe descent What is the surface traction Is the grade too steep to maintain a slow controlled descent Are there obstacles Is it a straight descent Is there plenty of distance at the base of the hill to regain ...

Page 311: ... brake Restart the engine and shift into REVERSE Back slowly down the hill allowing engine braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if necessary but do not allow the tires to lock WARNING If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot 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 s...

Page 312: ...y water higher than the bottom of the axle differentials 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 effe...

Page 313: ...er holes are where you want to hook up tow straps prior 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 wat...

Page 314: ... drowning After Driving Off Road Off road operation puts 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...

Page 315: ...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 a...

Page 316: ...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 317: ...on 8 for the proper maintenance intervals To set the parking brake pull the lever up as firmly as possible When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON the Brake Warning Light in the instru ment cluster will light To release the parking brake pull up slightly press the center button then lower the lever completely NOTE The instrument cluster Brake Warning Light indicates only that the pa...

Page 318: ...lure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a 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 When parking on a ...

Page 319: ...ehicle reaches 12 mph 20 km h this check will be delayed until 25 mph 40 km h The Anti Lock Brake System pump motor runs during the self test and during an ABS stop to provide the regulated hydraulic pressure The motor pump makes a low humming noise during operation this is normal During off road use loss of traction can temporarily defeat the system and cause the warning light to illumi nate Turn...

Page 320: ...which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others CAUTION The Anti Lock Brake System is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly installed aftermarket radios or tele phones NOTE During severe braking conditions a pulsing sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard This is normal indicating that the Anti Lock Brake System is f...

Page 321: ... acting on the ve hicle nor can they increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous mann...

Page 322: ...uce braking distances The BAS complements the anti lock brake system ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous brak ing pressure during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING The Brake Assi...

Page 323: ... the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel WARNING If the clutch pedal manual transmission only re mains pressed during the application of the throttle the HSA will disengage allowing the vehicle to roll down the incline This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object To avoid this do not apply throttle while pressing the clutch pedal until you are ready to release...

Page 324: ...ehicle 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 activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL HSA on Manual Transmission Vehicles The system will work in REVERSE forward gears and NEUTRAL on manual transmission equipped veh...

Page 325: ... brake pedal Always remember the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued HSA is not a parking brake If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake it will roll down the hill and could cause a collision with another vehicle or object Always remember to use the parking brake while parking on a hill and that the...

Page 326: ...r s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle When ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle s speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift it applies the appropriate brake and may reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur ERM will only intervene during very severe or evasive driving maneu vers Electronic Roll Mitigatio...

Page 327: ...e vehicle by apply ing the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over under steer condition Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path ESP applies the ...

Page 328: ...jeopar dize the user s safety or the safety of others The ESP system has three available operating modes in 4H range The system has one operating mode in 4L range Two wheel drive vehicles and four wheel drive vehicles in 2H range have two operating modes 4H Range 4WD Models or 2WD Models On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4H and 2WD vehicles Whenever the vehicle is started or the tran...

Page 329: ...he Partial Off mode is overcome turn ESP back on by momentarily pressing the ESP OFF switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion ESP Off 4H Range Only This mode is intended for off highway or off road use when ESP stability features could inhibit vehicle maneu verability due to trail conditions This mode is entered by pressing and holding the ESP OFF switch for five seconds when the veh...

Page 330: ... even if the message was previously cleared WARNING With the ESP switched off the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable In an emergency evasive maneuver the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability The Full Off ESP mode is intended for off road use only 4L Range 4WD Models ESP Off This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4L range Whenev...

Page 331: ...ssage was previously cleared WARNING With the ESP switched off the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable In an emergency evasive maneuver the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability The Full Off mode is intended for off road use only Disabling ESP for Modified Vehicles 4WD Models Only Vehicles modified with larger tires and or suspension l...

Page 332: ...seriously affect the vehicle s roadworthiness and safety and may lead to loss of control and or accident resulting in possible serious or fatal injuries The following procedure will disable or re enable ESP functionality in the vehicle 1 Shift the transfer case into the 4H range position 2 Turn the steering wheel until it is centered and the wheels are pointed straight ahead 3 Cycle the ignition k...

Page 333: ...unning If the ESP BAS Warning Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system or both 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 authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected N...

Page 334: ...ying Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the tongue weight recommendations Refer to Trailer Towing in Section 5 of this manual for more information on towing a trailer with your vehicle When TSC is functioning the ESP TCS Indicator Light will flash the engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from sway...

Page 335: ...idewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light 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 1 U S DOT Safety Stan dards ...

Page 336: ...ires designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT 334 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 337: ... 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 335 ...

Page 338: ...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 339: ...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 340: ...Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location Tire Placard Location Two Door Models Tire Placard Location Four Door Models 338 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 341: ...pecified 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 section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle ...

Page 342: ...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 this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of yo...

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Page 344: ... 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 ...

Page 345: ... 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 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 ...

Page 346: ...rom 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 347: ...ures 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 author...

Page 348: ...ecause 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 35 mph 55 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 faste...

Page 349: ...he 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 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 ...

Page 350: ...or 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 origi...

Page 351: ... or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never use a tire 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 havi...

Page 352: ...rge bumps potholes and extreme driving maneuvers TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering handling and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and develop irregular wear patterns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhi...

Page 353: ...after a vehicle has not been driven for more than three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period Refer to Tires General Informa tion in this section for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure The TPMS will warn the d...

Page 354: ... decrease the tire pressure to approximately 26 psi 179 kPa This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 30 psi 207 kPa but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will still be ON In this situation the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after...

Page 355: ...hicle s handling and stopping ability The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in th...

Page 356: ...occur you should stop as soon as possible check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle and inflate each tire to the vehicle s recommended cold 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 2...

Page 357: ... long as none of the road tires are below the low pressure warning threshold If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly it does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire The TPMS will not be able to monitor 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 ...

Page 358: ...nce This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States KR5S120123 Canada 2671 S120123 FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines are designed to meet all emis sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us ing high quality unleaded regula...

Page 359: ...red to as Reformulated Gasoline Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated 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...

Page 360: ...sed risk for fuel system component corrosion To fix a Non FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E 85 perform the following drain the fuel tank see your authorized dealer change 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 co...

Page 361: ...r additives are not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional 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 ...

Page 362: ...ng 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 p...

Page 363: ...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 5 STARTING AND OPE...

Page 364: ...r the tank is 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 shut...

Page 365: ...n 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 on this label and indicates the month day and hour of manufacture The bar code th...

Page 366: ... 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 to full GAWR Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids including vehicle fuel at full capacity conditions and with no...

Page 367: ...urely 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 rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten ...

Page 368: ...o 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 and trailer when weighed in combination NOTE The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs 68 kg allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the ma...

Page 369: ...ng point of the vehicle This kind of hitch is the most popular on the market today and is commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing hitch system works by applying leverage through spring load bars It is typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in a...

Page 370: ...e used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions 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...

Page 371: ...ntal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Max Trailer Tongue Wt See Note 3 8L Manual 3 21 Two Door X Model 4WD 5 049 lbs 2 290 kg 25 sq ft 2 32 sq m 1 000 lbs 453 kg 100 lbs 45 kg 3 8L Manual 3 73 Two Door X Model 4WD 6 049 lbs 2 744 kg 25 sq ft 2 32 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 3 8L Automatic 3 73 Two Door X Model 4WD 6 051 lbs 2 745 kg 25 sq ft 2 32 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 5 STARTING...

Page 372: ... 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 370 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 373: ... Door Rubicon Model 4WD 6 365 lbs 2 887 kg 25 sq ft 2 32 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 3 8L Automatic 4 10 Two Door Rubicon Model 4WD 6 366 lbs 2 887 kg 25 sq ft 2 32 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 3 8L Automatic 3 73 Four Door X Model 2WD 7 734 lbs 3 508 kg 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 ...

Page 374: ...t 2 97 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 3 8L Manual 3 21 Four Door X Model 4WD 5 431 lbs 2 463 kg 32 sq ft 2 97 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 372 STARTING AND OPER...

Page 375: ...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 Door Sahara Model 4WD 8 125 lbs 3 685 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 Sahara Model 4WD 8 127 lbs 3 686 kg 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 ...

Page 376: ...8L Automatic 4 10 Four Door Rubicon Model 4WD 8 249 lbs 3 742 kg 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to the Tire Safety Informati...

Page 377: ... can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The trailer tongue weight The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle The weight of the dr...

Page 378: ...lines are recom mended NOTE Trailer towing requires special rear axle lubri cant Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Section 7 for the correct fluid type CAUTION Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles 805 km of vehicle operation Doing so may dam age your vehicle WARNING Improper towing can lead to an injury accident Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as...

Page 379: ...e and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in PARK With a manual transmis sion shift the transmission into first gear And with four wheel drive vehicles make sure the transfer case is not in N Neutral Always block or...

Page 380: ... the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer Refer to Tires General Infor mation in this section for the proper inspection pro cedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Informa tion in this section for proper tire replacement proce dures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying c...

Page 381: ...ed it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Tow...

Page 382: ... 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 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustration Four Pin Connector 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn 380 STARTIN...

Page 383: ... perfor mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation Refer to the Main tenance Schedule in Section 8 for the proper mainte nance intervals NOTE Check the automatic tr...

Page 384: ...g actions Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC CAUTION Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing Towing Two Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the rear drive shaft is removed S...

Page 385: ... and 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 ...

Page 386: ...ION 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 normal usage 1 Turn the engine off 2 Sh...

Page 387: ...ons 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 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 ...

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Page 389: ...her 388 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats 388 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing 389 Jack Location 390 Spare Tire Stowage 390 Preparations For Jacking 390 Jacking Instructions 391 䡵 Jump Starting 394 䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 396 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 397 6 ...

Page 390: ...ning 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 d...

Page 391: ...ids in removing heat from the engine cooling system JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need 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 u...

Page 392: ...lockwise NOTE If you have added aftermarket accessories to the spare tire mounted carrier it cannot exceed a gross weight of 50 lbs 23 kg including the weight of the spare tire Preparations For Jacking 1 Park on a firm level surface Avoid ice or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit ...

Page 393: ... remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking Instructions WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an a...

Page 394: ...he valve stem facing the ground Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 1 Remove the spare tire jack and tools from the stored location 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 3 Assemble the jack and jacking tools Connect the jack handle driver to the extension then to the lug wrench 4 Operate the jack from the front or t...

Page 395: ...ug nuts and wheel 7 Position the spare wheel tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered 8 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left and remove the jack and wheel blocks 9 Finish tighte...

Page 396: ...ain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or cloth ing Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in your eyes or on skin...

Page 397: ...the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result 5 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact on the en...

Page 398: ...ark could cause the battery to explode Continued WARNING Continued During cold weather when temperatures are be low the freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be brought up above the freezing point before attempting a jump start EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS IF EQUIPPED If your vehic...

Page 399: ...o rescue a vehicle stranded off road Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing You could damage your vehicle Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle chains may cause vehicle damage TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE The manufacturer recommends towing with all four wheels OFF the ground Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised ...

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Page 401: ...spection And Maintenance Programs 403 䡵 Replacement Parts 404 䡵 Dealer Service 405 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 405 Engine Oil 406 Engine Oil Filter 408 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 409 Maintenance Free Battery 409 Air Conditioner Maintenance 410 Body Lubrication 411 Windshield Wiper Blades 412 Adding Washer Fluid 412 Exhaust System 413 Cooling System 416 7 ...

Page 402: ...nce Care And Protection From Corrosion 428 䡵 Fuses 436 Totally Integrated Power Module 436 䡵 Vehicle Storage 442 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 443 䡵 Bulb Replacement 444 Headlamp 444 Front Park Turn Signal 445 Front Side Marker 445 Front Fog Lamp 445 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamp 446 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 446 䡵 Fluid Capacities 447 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 448 Engine ...

Page 403: ...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 401 ...

Page 404: ...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 405: ...dy for 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...

Page 406: ...iced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test 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 vehi...

Page 407: ... proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages 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 o...

Page 408: ...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 409: ...ction for all 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 ...

Page 410: ...ded 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 disposing of us...

Page 411: ...s 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 used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine...

Page 412: ...ger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time CAUTION Do not use chem...

Page 413: ...igerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA and is an ozone saving product However the manufacturer recommends that air condi tioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot poi...

Page 414: ...d when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend ing on geographical area and frequency of use Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering marks water...

Page 415: ...ion Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body area...

Page 416: ...tant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involv ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor mance have your vehicle serviced promptly Contin ued operation of your...

Page 417: ... tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed such as when di...

Page 418: ... condenser if equipped or radiator for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the A C con denser if equipped or the back of the radiator core Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator Inspect the entire sy...

Page 419: ...Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than the specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT engine cool ant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreeze...

Page 420: ...itive Technology HOAT engine coolant antifreeze When adding engine coolant antifreeze The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze and distilled water Use higher concentra tions not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated ...

Page 421: ... the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the en gine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol base...

Page 422: ...perature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional engine coolant antifreeze is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points to Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a ...

Page 423: ...your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system com...

Page 424: ...uid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear If the brake fluid level is abnormally low check system for leaks Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type Using the wrong type of brake fluid can sever...

Page 425: ...ake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami nate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in an accident Automatic Transmission If Equipped Selection of Lubricant It is important th...

Page 426: ...e transmission overheats a HOTOIL message will be displayed in the odometer and a chime will sound To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level the following procedure must be used 1 Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating temperature 2 The vehicle must be on level ground 3 Fully apply the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi tion ending w...

Page 427: ...0 C it may not register on the dipstick Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading 7 Check for leaks Release the parking brake NOTE To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid make certain that the dipstick cap is properly reseated It is normal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from its fully...

Page 428: ... fluid type Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more than 3 16 in 4 76 mm below the bottom of the hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Frequency of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the...

Page 429: ...n replacing the plugs do not overtighten them You could damage them and cause them to leak Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer s recommended fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type Front Rear Axle Fluid 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 onl...

Page 430: ...etighten if required to torque values specified in the Service Manual Also check for accumulations of vegetation or brush that could become a fire hazard or conceal damage to fuel lines brake hoses axle pinion seals and propeller shafts Check the air conditioning drain tube on the lower dash wall in the engine compart ment for mud or debris and clean as required A plugged tube will adversely affec...

Page 431: ...cle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture 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 w...

Page 432: ...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 433: ...oid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective finish Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel For tough stains apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent...

Page 434: ...rm CAUTION When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve hicle read the installation instructions carefully Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact any surface Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type c...

Page 435: ...belts need cleaning use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models CAUTION To maintain the appearance of your vehicle s interior trim and top follow these precautions Avoid leaving your vehicl...

Page 436: ...dew on the top material Continued CAUTION Continued Avoid high pressure car washes as they can dam age the top material Also increased water pres sure may force past the weather strips It is recommended that the top be free of water prior to opening it 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 Use care when washin...

Page 437: ... cold water then wipe with a soft and slightly moist clean cloth 4 When removing frost snow or ice never use a scraper or de icing chemicals Use warm water only if you must clean the window quickly 5 Debris sand mud dirt dust or salt from off road driving will have a major impact on zipper operation Even normal on road driving and vehicle washing will eventually impact window zipper operation To m...

Page 438: ...s are hard to remove and may dam age the windows FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module TIPM is located in the engine compartment near the battery This center contains cartridge fuses mini fuses and relays A label that 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...

Page 439: ...V Sec Motor Feed Flex Fuel J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Relay Manifold Tun ing Valve Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J11 30 Amp Pink Sway Bar J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD Main J14 40 Amp Green EBL Rear Window Defogger J15 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module PCM Trans Range J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan J20 30 ...

Page 440: ...M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 1 Rain Sensor Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 2 BATT ACC SELECT M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat If Equipped M10 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 Open...

Page 441: ...ion Control Switch MUL TIFCTN SW M14 20 Amp Yellow Trailer 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 M...

Page 442: ...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 443: ...er NGC Global Powertrain Engine Controller GPEC Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist PRK ASST Heater Venti lation Air Condition ing Module HVAC MOD Headlamp Wash HDLP WASH Compass 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 444: ...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 445: ...or 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 9145 Front Park Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157 Front Side Marker Lamps 2 168 Headlamps 2 H13 Rear Stop Tail Turn Lamps 2 3157 License Lam...

Page 446: ...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 447: ...ront fender flare and locate 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 Turn the bulb 1 4 turn counterclockwise CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fin...

Page 448: ...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 449: ... 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 447 ...

Page 450: ... 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 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 451: ... 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 not available then DOT 4 i...

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Page 453: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 452 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 452 Required Maintenance Intervals 454 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 454: ...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 455: ...his manual 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 reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required Once a Month Check tire pressure and look for unusu...

Page 456: ...ssion 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 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 457: ... 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 458: ... 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 459: ...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 460: ...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 461: ...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 462: ...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 463: ...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 464: ...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 465: ... 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 466: ...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 467: ...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 468: ...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 469: ...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 470: ... 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 471: ...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 472: ...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 470 MAINTENANCE SCHED...

Page 473: ... Need Assistance 473 Chrysler LLC Customer Center 474 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 474 In Mexico Contact 474 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 475 Service Contract 475 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 476 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 476 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 476 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 476 In Canada 477 䡵 Publication Order Forms 477 9 ...

Page 474: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 479 Treadwear 479 Traction Grades 479 Temperature Grades 480 472 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 475: ...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 476: ...tion 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 LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontari...

Page 477: ...r 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 Service Contract National Custom...

Page 478: ...ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION U S Vehicles Only See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized dealer They are recom mended for your vehicle in order to help...

Page 479: ...ormation 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 Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLI...

Page 480: ...ents 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 Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineerin...

Page 481: ...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 and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 482: ...ad 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 temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 484: ...bag Maintenance 58 Airbag Side 55 Alarm Light 204 Alarm Security Alarm 17 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Antenna Satellite Radio 259 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 447 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 316 319 Anti Lock Warning Light 203 Appearance Care 428 Arming Theft System Security Alarm 18 Auto Down Power Windows 36 Automatic Transmission 423 Fluid and Filter Changes 423 Fluid Level Check 424 Fluid ...

Page 485: ...Recommendations New Vehicle 73 Bulb Replacement 443 444 Bulbs Light 76 Capacities Fluid 447 Caps Filler Fuel 361 Power Steering 314 Car Washes 429 Carbon Monoxide Warning 74 360 Cargo Light 97 Cargo Vehicle Loading 363 Cellular Phone 82 263 Center High Mounted Stop Light 446 Certification Label 363 Chains Tire 350 Changing A Flat Tire 389 Chart Tire Sizing 335 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indica...

Page 486: ...Drain Flush and Refill 417 Inspection 416 Points to Remember 420 Pressure Cap 419 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 417 447 Corrosion Protection 428 Cruise Light 205 Cupholders 108 Customer Assistance 473 Data Recorder Event 59 Daytime Running Lights 97 Dealer Service 405 Defroster Rear Window 193 Defroster Windshield 76 265 267 Delay Intermittent Wipers 100 Diagnostic System Onboard 402 Dimmer Swit...

Page 487: ...4 Electronic Stability Program 325 Traction Control System 319 Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM 324 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 102 Electronic Stability Program ESP 325 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 212 Emergency Brake 315 Emergency In Case of Jacking 389 Jump Starting 394 Tow Hooks 396 Emission Control System Maintenance 403 452 Engine Air Cleaner 409 Block Heater 281 Break ...

Page 488: ...Exhaust Gas Caution 74 360 Exhaust System 74 413 Extender Seat Belt 48 Exterior Finish Care 429 Exterior Lights 76 Fabric Care 432 433 Fabric Top 433 Filters Air Cleaner 409 Engine Oil 408 Finish Care 429 Flashers Hazard Warning 388 Turn Signal 76 201 445 446 Flooded Engine Starting 278 Fluid Capacities 447 Fluid Leaks 76 Fluid Level Checks 427 Automatic Transmission 423 Engine Oil 406 Manual Tran...

Page 489: ...9 Octane Rating 356 Requirements 447 Tank Capacity 447 Fuel System Caution 359 362 Fuses 436 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 361 363 402 Gasoline Fuel 356 Gasoline Reformulated 357 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 357 Gauges Coolant Temperature 204 Fuel 200 Odometer 207 Speedometer 200 Tachometer 204 Gear Ranges 282 288 General Information 17 356 Glass Cleaning 432 Gross Axle Weight Rating 364 366 Gross Vehicle ...

Page 490: ...p 108 Hood Release 93 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 426 Ignition 12 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Illuminated Entry 19 Immobilizer Sentry Key 14 Infant Restraint 61 Inflation Pressure Tires 343 Inside Rearview Mirror 81 Instrument Cluster 199 Instrument Panel and Controls 198 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 433 Integrated Power Module Fuses 436 Interior Appearance Care 432 Interior Lights 97 Intermittent...

Page 491: ...ches 76 Lead Free Gasoline 356 Leaks Fluid 76 Light Bulbs 76 Lights 76 94 Airbag 58 76 204 Alarm 204 Anti Lock 203 Anti Lock Warning 203 Back Up 446 Brake Assist Warning 211 331 Brake Warning 202 Bulb Replacement 444 Cargo 97 Center Mounted Stop 446 Check Engine Malfunction Indicator 210 Cruise 205 Daytime Running 97 Dimmer Switch Headlight 96 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 211 331 Ele...

Page 492: ...er 201 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 204 Service 444 Side Marker 446 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 204 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 206 Traction Control 211 Turn Signal 76 96 201 445 446 Voltage 200 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 200 Loading Vehicle 363 Tires 338 Locking Axle 296 297 Locks Door 30 Power Door 32 Steering Wheel 13 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 66 68 Lubrication Body...

Page 493: ...r Hard Top 115 Monitor Tire Pressure System 351 Mopar Parts 404 476 Multi Function Control Lever 94 New Vehicle Break In Period 73 Occupant Restraints 38 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 356 Odometer 207 Trip 206 207 Off Pavement Driving Off Road 300 Off Road Driving Off Pavement 300 Oil Change Indicator 209 Oil Change Indicator Reset 209 Oil Engine 406 Capacity 447 Dipstick 406 Filter 408 Identificati...

Page 494: ... Placard Tire and Loading Information 339 Polishing and Waxing 429 Power Door Locks 32 Steering 313 314 Windows 35 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 48 Preparation for Jacking 390 Pretensioners Seat Belts 46 Radial Ply Tires 346 Radio Operation 263 Radio Satellite uconnect威 studios 258 Rear Axle Differential 427 Rear Swing Gate 37 Rear Window Defroster 193 Rear Window Features 192 Rear Wiper Washer 19...

Page 495: ...76 Restraint Head 87 Restraints Child 61 65 Restraints Occupant 38 Rotation Tires 350 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 75 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 76 Safety Defects Reporting 476 Safety Exhaust Gas 74 Safety Information Tire 333 Safety Tips 74 Satellite Radio Antenna 259 Satellite Radio uconnect威 studios 258 Schedule Maintenance 452 Seat Belt Reminder 46 Seat Belts 39 75 Adjustable Upper Shoulder...

Page 496: ...mming 16 Sentry Key Replacement 15 Service Assistance 473 Service Contract 475 Service Manuals 477 Setting the Clock 220 234 238 247 Shift Lock Manual Override 286 Shifting 285 Automatic Transmission 287 Manual Transmission 281 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 45 Shoulder Belts 39 Side Airbag 55 Signals Turn 76 96 201 445 446 Snow Chains Tire Chains 350 Soft Top 131 153 Spare Tire 390 Specifications ...

Page 497: ...al Restraint System Airbag 48 Sway Bar Disconnect Electronic 298 Swing Gate Rear 37 System Remote Starting 24 Tachometer 204 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 204 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 66 Theft System Arming 18 Theft System Disarming 18 Tilt Steering Column 101 Tip Start 278 Tire and Loading Information Placard 338 339 Tire Identification Number TIN 337 Tire Markings 333 Tire Safety Informa...

Page 498: ...Trailer Weight 375 Torque Converter Clutch 291 Tow Hooks Emergency 396 Towing 365 397 Disabled Vehicle 397 Guide 369 Recreational 382 Weight 369 Trac Lok Rear Axle 295 Traction Control 319 Traction Control Light 211 Trailer Sway Control TSC 332 Trailer Towing 365 Cooling System Tips 382 Hitches 356 368 Minimum Requirements 376 Trailer and Tongue Weight 375 Wiring 380 Trailer Towing Guide 369 Trail...

Page 499: ...e Phone 82 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 479 Upholstery Care 432 Vehicle Certification Label 363 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 8 Vehicle Loading 339 363 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 8 Vehicle Storage 271 442 Viscosity Engine Oil 408 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 200 Warnings and Cautions 8 Warranty Information 476 Washers Windshield 412 Waxing and Polishing 429 Wheel and Whe...

Page 500: ...Windows 35 Power 35 Windshield Defroster 76 Windshield Folding 186 Windshield Washers 98 412 Fluid 412 Windshield Wiper Blades 412 Windshield Wipers 98 Wiper Rear 192 498 INDEX ...

Page 501: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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