tow mode JEEP WRANGLER 2006 TJ / 2.G Owners Manual

5. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover
should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual
top wrap.
6. Open the tailgate. 7. Remove the tailgate bar (black bar with end caps) that
is located in the soft top and set aside.
NOTE:
Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top.
8. Lift the soft top fabric up and away from the plastic
header with latches.
9. Pull all of the soft top fabric toward the rear of the
vehicle and wrap around the plastic header.
For Unlimited Models — Pull all of the soft top fabric
toward the rear of the vehicle. Remove the three screws
from the header. Pull fabric over header until holes line
up. Reinstall screws through fabric holes and into header.
Repeat for the other side. (Refer to the Instruction Sheet
in the soft top for additional information and photos).
10. Pull the soft top fabric around the ends of the plastic
header so that the fabric has a tight, smooth appearance.
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7. High Beam Indicator Light This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low.
If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or
parklights are left on, the “High Beam Indicator Light”
will flash and a chime will sound.
8. Seat Belt Indicator Light A warning chime and an indicator light will alert
you to buckle the seat belts. When the belt is
buckled, the chime will stop, but the light will stay
on until it times out (about 6 seconds).
9. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed. 10. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped
Indicates when the front axle lock has been
activated. (See page 199 for more information.)
11. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped Indicates when the rear axle lock has been
activated. (See page 199 for more information.)
12. 4WD Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to-
gether forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. (See page 194 for more infor-
mation.)
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Window Fogging
In mild but rainy or humid weather, the windows might
fog on the inside. To clear the fog off all of the windows,
turn the mode control knob to the “Panel” position (with
snowflake). Adjust the temperature control and blower
speed to maintain comfort. Direct the panel outlets
toward the side windows. Interior fogging on the wind-
shield can be quickly removed by selecting the “Defrost”
position.
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When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using
Overdrive, such as when operating the vehicle under
heavy load conditions (for example, in hilly terrain,
strong head winds, or trailer towing), turning off over-
drive will improve performance and extend transmission
life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. Overdrive can be locked out by pressing the O/D OFF
switch located on the instrument panel. The O/D OFF
indicator light (on the switch) will illuminate to show
that the switch has been activated. When the indicator
light is on, Overdrive is locked out. Pressing the switch a
second time restores the Overdrive function. The lockout
feature is useful when towing a trailer or carrying a
heavy load.
2 (Second)
For moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pave-
ment or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low gear
with automatic upshift to 2nd gear. Will not shift to 3rd.
1 (First)
For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on
steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no
upshift. Provides engine compression braking at low
speeds.
Overdrive Off Switch
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Engine/
Transmis- sion Model GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Wt. Rat-ing) GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross TrailerWt.) Max. Tongue
Wt. (See Note 1)
2.4L/
Manual 4,350 lbs (1 973
kg) 5,350 lbs (2 427
kg) 25 Sq. Ft.
(2.32 square meters) 1,000 lbs (453
kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
4.0L/All 4,250 lbs (1 928 kg) 6,250 lbs (2 835
kg) 25 Sq. Ft.
(2.32 square meters) 2,000 lbs (907
kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
4.0L/
Automatic Unlim-
ited 4,600 lbs (2 086
kg) 8,100 lbs (3 674
kg) 32 Sq. Ft.
(2.97 square meters) 3,500 lbs (1 587
kg) 350 lbs (159
kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Note 1 – 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 Information Section in this manual.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severelyside to side
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Jack Location
The jack and lug wrench are stored under the front
passenger seat. The jack handle driver and jack extension
are located in a kit that is stored on the floor board to the
right of the front passenger seat. On some models, this
tool kit is under the carpeting in the same location.
To remove the jack from its stowage position, turn the
thumb screw counterclockwise to loosen jack, and then
remove it from the bracket.
Spare Tire Stowage
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire
cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench turning them counterclockwise.
Jack Storage Location
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the requirements of
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224)
Transfer Case Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Axle Differential (Front) Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5) or equivalent.
Axle Differential (Rear) 194 RBI (Model 35) and 216 RBI (Model 44) - MoparGear & Axle Lubricant (SAE
80W-90) (API GL-5) or equivalent. For trailer towing, use Mopar Synthetic Gear &
Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W-140) or equivalent. Models equipped with Trac-Lok require
an additive. Rubicon 216 RBI (Model 44) - MoparSynthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant
(SAE 75W-140) or equivalent. Models equipped with Trac-Lok require an additive.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Steering Gear & Linkage,
Ball Joints, Prop Shafts &
Yokes, Wheel Bearings Mopar 
Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 EP, GC-LB or equivalent.
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