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2012 OWNER'S MANUAL Wrangler Includes Wrangler Unlimited
2012 OWNER'S MANUAL Wrangler Includes Wrangler Unlimited
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Your driving ability can lead to install them on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. Driving after drinking can be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is one of the most frequent causes of features and equipment that are not on products previously manufactured. Ride with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC DRIVING AND ALCOHOL ...
Your driving ability can lead to install them on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. Driving after drinking can be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is one of the most frequent causes of features and equipment that are not on products previously manufactured. Ride with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC DRIVING AND ALCOHOL ...
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SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...11 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...91 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...263 STARTING AND OPERATING ...367 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...563 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...581 INDEX ...591 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...11 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...91 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...263 STARTING AND OPERATING ...367 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...563 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...581 INDEX ...591 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ Introduction ...4 Ⅵ Warnings And Cautions ...8 Ⅵ Rollover Warning ...5 Ⅵ Vehicle Identification Number ...8 Ⅵ How To Use This Manual ...6 Ⅵ Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...9 1
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ Introduction ...4 Ⅵ Warnings And Cautions ...8 Ⅵ Rollover Warning ...5 Ⅵ Vehicle Identification Number ...8 Ⅵ How To Use This Manual ...6 Ⅵ Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...9 1
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all vehicle controls, tions and recommendations in this vehicle was designed for a four-wheel drive vehicle. It is not intended for off-road driving or use only. Refer to "On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips" in other vehicles of physics. sion, and transfer case shifting. Be assured that conventional passenger cars are familiar with experience. Please take time to become familiar with your vehicle. Be sure you are not intended. This is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger ...
all vehicle controls, tions and recommendations in this vehicle was designed for a four-wheel drive vehicle. It is not intended for off-road driving or use only. Refer to "On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips" in other vehicles of physics. sion, and transfer case shifting. Be assured that conventional passenger cars are familiar with experience. Please take time to become familiar with your vehicle. Be sure you are not intended. This is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger ...
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Drive carefully. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than many passenger cars. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. Driven in the vehicle for convenient referenc- Failure to service, remember that can go out of vehicle control. dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about your authorized injury. It is capable of performing better in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal When it comes to ...
Drive carefully. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than many passenger cars. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. Driven in the vehicle for convenient referenc- Failure to service, remember that can go out of vehicle control. dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about your authorized injury. It is capable of performing better in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal When it comes to ...
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The detailed index at the back of this Owner's Manual: HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of all subjects. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may be used on your vehicle's equipment. Consult the following table for a description of severe or fatal injury. 6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is significantly more likely to determine which section contains the information you desire. Always buckle up. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is ...
The detailed index at the back of this Owner's Manual: HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of all subjects. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may be used on your vehicle's equipment. Consult the following table for a description of severe or fatal injury. 6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is significantly more likely to determine which section contains the information you desire. Always buckle up. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is ...
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INTRODUCTION 7
INTRODUCTION 7
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frame rail near the center of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. Save this entire manual, you do not read this label for a convenient record of the vehicle, as well as on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to remove or alter the VIN plate. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is illegal to a window on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from ...
frame rail near the center of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. Save this entire manual, you do not read this label for a convenient record of the vehicle, as well as on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to remove or alter the VIN plate. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is illegal to a window on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from ...
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INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. 1
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. 1
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If Equipped ...20 Ⅵ Sentry Key ...16 Ⅵ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - If Equipped ...19 ▫ Rearming The System ...19 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate ...21 ▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Press ...22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate ...23 ▫ Sound Horn On Lock ...23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ A Word About Your Keys ...14 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...14 ▫ To Arm The System ...19 ▫ To Disarm The System ...20 2 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...15 Ⅵ ...
If Equipped ...20 Ⅵ Sentry Key ...16 Ⅵ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - If Equipped ...19 ▫ Rearming The System ...19 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate ...21 ▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Press ...22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate ...23 ▫ Sound Horn On Lock ...23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ A Word About Your Keys ...14 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...14 ▫ To Arm The System ...19 ▫ To Disarm The System ...20 2 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...15 Ⅵ ...
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If Equipped ...26 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ...27 Ⅵ Doors ...29 Ⅵ Door Locks ...34 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...34 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...39 ▫ Wind Buffeting ...41 ▫ Upper Half Door Window Removal - If Equipped ...30 Ⅵ Rear Swing Gate ...42 ▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation - If Ⅵ Occupant Restraints ...43 Equipped ...30 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...46 ▫ Front Door Removal ...30 ▫ Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor ▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ...32 Lockout - 12 THINGS TO KNOW ...
If Equipped ...26 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ...27 Ⅵ Doors ...29 Ⅵ Door Locks ...34 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...34 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...39 ▫ Wind Buffeting ...41 ▫ Upper Half Door Window Removal - If Equipped ...30 Ⅵ Rear Swing Gate ...42 ▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation - If Ⅵ Occupant Restraints ...43 Equipped ...30 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...46 ▫ Front Door Removal ...30 ▫ Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor ▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ...32 Lockout - 12 THINGS TO KNOW ...
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Air Bags ...58 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ...63 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...70 ▫ Child Restraints ...71 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations ...84 Ⅵ Safety Tips ...85 ▫ Transporting Passengers ...85 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...86 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...87 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...89 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ...53 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ...54 ▫ Automatic ...
Air Bags ...58 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ...63 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...70 ▫ Child Restraints ...71 Ⅵ Engine Break-In Recommendations ...84 Ⅵ Safety Tips ...85 ▫ Transporting Passengers ...85 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...86 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...87 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...89 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ...53 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ...54 ▫ Automatic ...
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Ignition Key Removal 1. Ignition Switch Positions 1 - ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 - START 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Push the ignition key inward. 4. The key code can also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your authorized dealer to give you the number. ON/RUN 4 - LOCK 2 - Turn the ignition key to the ACC (ACCESSORY) position. Place the shift lever in a plastic bag with an automatic transmission). 2. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your vehicle invoice. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD...
Ignition Key Removal 1. Ignition Switch Positions 1 - ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 - START 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Push the ignition key inward. 4. The key code can also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your authorized dealer to give you the number. ON/RUN 4 - LOCK 2 - Turn the ignition key to the ACC (ACCESSORY) position. Place the shift lever in a plastic bag with an automatic transmission). 2. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your vehicle invoice. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD...
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A child could be in a vehicle unattended is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. 2 CAUTION! Always remove the key from the ignition. NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is dangerous for a number of reasons. An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in hot weather. A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the ...
A child could be in a vehicle unattended is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. 2 CAUTION! Always remove the key from the ignition. NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is dangerous for a number of reasons. An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in hot weather. A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the ...
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The system does not need to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after the bulb check, it indicates that there is cut to be used an invalid key to try to start the engine. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will result in vehicle starting systems. Use of these systems may result in the engine being shut off in the electronics. The system will shut the engine off after -market remote starting problems and loss of whether the vehicle is automatic, ...
The system does not need to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after the bulb check, it indicates that there is cut to be used an invalid key to try to start the engine. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will result in vehicle starting systems. Use of these systems may result in the engine being shut off in the electronics. The system will shut the engine off after -market remote starting problems and loss of whether the vehicle is automatic, ...
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Customer Key Programming CAUTION! If you have dealer or by performing the Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle following the customer key programming been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) tended. be programmed to the system by following procedure: and lock all vehicle keys with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the plication of keys may be used to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. the ignition ...
Customer Key Programming CAUTION! If you have dealer or by performing the Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle following the customer key programming been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) tended. be programmed to the system by following procedure: and lock all vehicle keys with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the plication of keys may be used to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. the ignition ...
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To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle General Information Security Light will turn off. and with FCC rules Part 15 then turn on again for details. grammed during this procedure to program up to the LOCK position and remove the second key. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to an 60 seconds. Repeat this procedure. • This device must then be Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. If you do not have all remaining keys erased from 4. The ...
To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle General Information Security Light will turn off. and with FCC rules Part 15 then turn on again for details. grammed during this procedure to program up to the LOCK position and remove the second key. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to an 60 seconds. Repeat this procedure. • This device must then be Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. If you do not have all remaining keys erased from 4. The ...
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To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm will set , the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the Vehicle Security Alarm is open. If the Vehicle Security Alarm is successfully set when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to deactivate it , the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off in the future, you use the power door lock switch while the door is armed. 2 The horn will sound, the headlights will turn on the instrument cluster) will flash for an additional 15 minutes. Please take a moment to activate...
To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm will set , the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the Vehicle Security Alarm is open. If the Vehicle Security Alarm is successfully set when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to deactivate it , the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off in the future, you use the power door lock switch while the door is armed. 2 The horn will sound, the headlights will turn on the instrument cluster) will flash for an additional 15 minutes. Please take a moment to activate...
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or turn on the RKE transmitter to the ON/RUN position. You may also accidentally disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm by unlocking the driver's door with the RKE transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is turned to protect your absence, the horn will not unlock the doors. however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm. ILLUMINATED ENTRY - Check the vehicle for tampering. ...
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or turn on the RKE transmitter to the ON/RUN position. You may also accidentally disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm by unlocking the driver's door with the RKE transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is turned to protect your absence, the horn will not unlock the doors. however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm. ILLUMINATED ENTRY - Check the vehicle for tampering. ...