hood open JEEP WRANGLER 2005 TJ / 2.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors...............................50
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................50
▫
Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped
....................50
▫Compass Calibration....................52
▫Outside Mirrors.......................54

Seats.................................55
▫Front Seat Adjustment...................55
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline...........56▫Tilting Front Seats......................57
▫Fold And Tumble Rear Seat...............57
▫Removing The Rear Seat.................58
▫Replacing The Rear Seat.................59

To Open And Close The Hood..............60

Lights................................61
▫Interior Lights........................61
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............62
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open hood, first release both hood latches.
Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the
hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and radiator
support and lift up on handle to raise hood. You mayhave to push down slightly on hood before lifting up on
handle. Insert the support rod into the slot in the radiator
support.
Hood Latch Location
Hood Latch
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To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
radiator support and place it in the retaining clip. Lower
the hood slowly, then let it drop the last few inches.
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.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the muti-function control lever fully
upward.
The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 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.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, 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.
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If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-
erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the
accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold
Weather” procedures should be repeated.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block
heater cord is found under the hood clipped to the tie rod
between the radiator grille and the dash panel.
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WARNING!
Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam-
mable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must
be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.
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 areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seepinto the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot antifreeze/
coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check antifreeze/coolant protection every 12 months
(before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable).
If antifreeze/coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
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Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power distri-
bution center located in the engine compartment near the
battery. This power center houses plug-in “Cartridge”
fuses, ISO relays, and Mini (Micro) fuses.A label inside the latching cover of the center identifies
each component for ease of replacement, if necessary.
Cartridge and mini (micro) fuses can be obtained from
your authorized dealer.
Cavity Fuse/Color Description
1 40 Amp Green HEVAC
2 40 Amp Green HBL (Rear Window De-
froster)
3 40 Amp Green Exterior Lighting
4 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan
5 20 Amp Yellow Transmission
6 30 Amp Pink Starter
7 Open
8 40 Amp Green ABS Motor
9 20 Amp Yellow ASD
10 40 Amp Green HD/LP
11 Open IOD Storage
12 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve
Power Distribution Center
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Storage, Vehicle......................... 290
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 290
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 27
Tachometer............................ 143
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 145
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 37
Tilt Steering Column...................... 66
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 211
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 210
Tire Markings.......................... 207
Tire Safety Information.................... 207
Tires ................................. 215
Air Pressure.......................... 216
Alignment and Balance.................. 220
Chains.............................. 221
Changing............................ 238
General Information.................... 215
High Speed.......................... 217Inflation Pressures..................... 216
Jacking...........................238,240
Load Capacity...................... 211,212
Radial.............................. 218
Replacement......................... 219
Rotation............................. 221
Safety.............................. 207
Sizes............................... 208
Spare Tire........................... 239
Spinning............................ 218
Tread Wear Indicators................... 218
To Open Hood.......................... 60
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 190
Towing............................229,244
Disabled Vehicle....................... 244
Recreational.......................... 232
Trailering............................ 229
Trac-Lok Rear Axle...................... 194
Trailer Towing.......................... 229
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