engine JEEP WRANGLER 2006 TJ / 2.G Workshop Manual

Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Shift automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or de-
press clutch pedal on manual transmission.
2. Shift transfer case lever into desired position.
3. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or release
clutch on manual transmissions.
NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral)
on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, turning
the engine off may be required to avoid gear clash.
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) position
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move
despite the transmission position. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar
on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher ..................252

If Your Engine Overheats .................253

Jacking And Tire Changing ................254
▫ Jack Location ........................255
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................255 ▫
Preparations For Jacking ................256
▫ Jacking Instructions ....................256

Jump Starting .........................258

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ................261
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Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the 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, put transmission in N
(Neutral), but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor, and
the Fan Control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H”,
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H”, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call for service.
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 use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
wheel nut tightness is 130 N·m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service
station.
10. Remove jack assembly and wheel blocks.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper loca-
tions.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing, do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or
fabrics. Do not lean over a battery when connecting
jumper cables or allow cable clamps to touch each
other. Keep open flames or sparks away from battery
vent holes. Always wear eye protection when work-
ing with batteries. Do not use a booster battery or
any other booster source that has a greater than
12–volt system, i.e. do not use a 24–volt power
source.
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12–volt battery. If it
becomes necessary to use a booster battery, with jumper
cables, to start the vehicle’s engine because it’s battery is
discharged, the following procedure should be followed:
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WARNING!
•Do not connect the cable to the negative terminal
of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical
spark could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low 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
freezing point before attempting to jump start.
3. Take care that the clamps from one cable do not touch
clamps from the other cable. Do not lean over the battery
when making the connection. The negative connection
must provide good electrical conductivity and current
carrying capacity.
4. After the engine is started or if the engine fails to start,
the cables must be disconnected in the following order: a. Disconnect the negative cable at the engine ground.
b. Disconnect the negative cable at the negative termi-
nal on the booster battery.
c. Disconnect the cable from the positive terminals of
both batteries.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

2.4L Engine ...........................266

4.0L Engine ...........................267

Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........268

Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................269

Replacement Parts ......................270

Dealer Service .........................270

Maintenance Procedures ..................271
▫ Engine Oil ..........................271 ▫
Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 275
▫ Spark Plugs .........................275
▫ Catalytic Converter ....................275
▫ Engine Timing Belt — 2.4L Engine .........277
▫ Ignition Wiring System — 2.4L Engine ......277
▫ Crankcase Emission Control System ........277
▫ Fuel Filter ..........................278
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................278
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................278
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▫Front Side Marker .....................311
▫ Front Fog Light ......................311
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up
Lights .............................313
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 313

Fluid Capacities ........................314

Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ........315
▫ Engine .............................315
▫ Chassis ............................316
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 265
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2.4L ENGINE
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4.0L ENGINE
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 267
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