lights JEEP WRANGLER 2009 Owners Manual
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▫To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate ........ 21
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 21
▫ To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ....... 21
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 22
▫ General Information ................... 22
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 23
Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 24
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 24
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
Door Locks ........................... 30
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 30
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 32
▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit .......... 33
▫ Automatic Door Locks ................. 34
Windows ............................ 35
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ........... 35
▫ Rear Power Windows
(Four-Door Models Only) ............... 36
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 37
Rear Swing Gate ....................... 37
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To Unlock the Doors and Swing Gate
Press and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button
once to unlock the driver’s door only, or twice to unlock
all the doors and swing gate. When the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button is pressed, the Illuminated Entry will
initiate and the parking lights will flash twice.
The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors
upon the first RKE transmitter UNLOCK button press,
using the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the 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 Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate
the Vehicle Security Alarm.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
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2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after four
seconds) press the RKE transmitter LOCK button. Re-
lease both buttons.
3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of
the vehicle, by pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK
button with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the
key removed.
NOTE:Pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK button
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm.
The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be reactivated
by repeating this procedure.Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to Sentry Key “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 conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
•Unlock the doors automatically.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
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Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged 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 indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫To Raise The Rear Seat ................. 92
To Open And Close The Hood ............. 93
Lights .............................. 94
▫ Multifunction Lever ................... 94
▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights And
Headlights .......................... 95
▫ Lights-On Reminder ................... 95
▫ Headlight Dimmer Switch ............... 96
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ 96
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ........... 96
▫ Turn Signals ......................... 96
▫ Lane Change Assist .................... 96
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..... 97▫
Interior Lights ....................... 97
Windshield Wipers And Washers ........... 98
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............. 98
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 100
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 101
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 101
Tilt Steering Column ................... 101
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 Setting .............. 104
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LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and turn signals. The lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.
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Headlight Dimmer Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights
until the lever is released.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is located on the multi-
function lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking or low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the lever.
NOTE: The fog lights will only operate 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 fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective or there may be a circuit failure.
NOTE: A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 1 mile (2 km).
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond
the detent and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times the automatically turn off.
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When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the off
detent will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is
also known as thePartymode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (instrument clus-
ter, radio display) can be illuminated at full brightness
during the daytime. This 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 located on the right
side of the steering column.
Rotate the end of the control lever upward to the second
detent for low-speed wiper operation, or to the third
detent for high-speed operation.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank.
NOTE:When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the
fuel gauge, voltmeter, oil pressure and temperature
gauges may not show accurate readings. When the
engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to ON to
obtain accurate readings.
2. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON, and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If 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 manual.
3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
4. Low Fuel Warning Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.8 gal
(10.6L) this light will turn on and a single chime
will sound.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.