emergency towing JEEP WRANGLER 2007 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers.................350
If Your Engine Overheats.................351
Jacking And Tire Changing................352
▫Jack Location........................352
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................353▫Preparations For Jacking................353
▫Jacking Instructions....................354
Jump Starting.........................356
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........358
Towing A Disabled Vehicle................359
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6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are
mounted in the front and the rear.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle, chains may cause vehicle
damage.
358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 100
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 369
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 359
Disarming, Theft System................... 19
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 371
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 383
Door Locks...........................29,30
Doors................................. 26
Drive Belts............................ 372
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................... 88
Driving............................... 289
Off-Pavement......................... 290
Off-Road............................ 290
Dual Top.............................. 120
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 116
Electrical Power Outlets................... 116Electronic Brake Control System............. 107
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 107
Brake Assist System.................... 108
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 109
Electronic Stability Program............... 110
Traction Control System................. 108
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 109
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 104
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 110
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 210
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 210
Emergency Brake........................ 295
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.................... 204
Coolant Temperature Gauge.............. 205
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Jacking............................. 352
Jump Starting......................... 356
Tow Hooks.......................... 358
INDEX 453
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Theft System Disarming.................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 103
Tip Start.............................. 266
Tire and Loading Information Placard......304,305
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 303
Tire Markings.......................... 300
Tire Safety Information.................... 300
Tires ..............................308,446
Air Pressure.......................... 309
Alignment and Balance.................. 315
Chains.............................. 315
Changing............................ 352
General Information.................... 308
High Speed.......................... 311
Inflation Pressures..................... 309
Jacking...........................352,354
Load Capacity.....................304,305
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 317
Pressure Warning Light.................. 206Quality Grading....................... 446
Radial.............................. 312
Replacement......................... 314
Rotation............................. 316
Safety.............................. 300
Sizes............................... 301
Spare Tire........................... 353
Spinning............................ 312
Tread Wear Indicators................... 312
To Open Hood.......................... 96
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 338
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 280
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 358
Towing............................330,359
Disabled Vehicle....................... 359
Guide.............................. 335
Recreational.......................... 346
Weight.............................. 335
Trac-Lok Rear Axle...................... 284
464 INDEX

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Roll Over WarningHOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD
ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockSENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM Important Note About ServiceReplacement
KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock the Doors and Swing GateTo Lock the Doors and
Swing GateUsing The Panic AlarmTo Turn Off Flash Lights With LockProgramming Additional TransmittersGeneral InformationBattery ReplacementDOORS Front Door RemovalRear Door Removal (4 Door Models)DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door Locks -
If EquippedWINDOWS Power Windows - If EquippedWind BuffetingREAR SWING GATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsRear Center Lap/Shoulder BeltRetractor Lock-OutAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat
Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should
Make Inside The VehicleSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorOutside MirrorsSEATS Front Seat AdjustmentManual Seat Height Adjustment - If EquippedFront Seat
Back ReclineFront Passenger Easy Entry Seat (2 Door Models)Head RestraintsFold And Tumble Rear Seat (2 Door Models)Removing the Rear Seat (2 Door Models)Replacing the Rear Seat (2 Door Models)60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat (4 Door Models)To Raise the Rear
SeatTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Interior LightsMulti-Function Control LeverParking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and HeadlightsLights-On ReminderHeadlight Dimmer SwitchPassing LightFront Fog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsDaytime Running Lights
- If EquippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemWindshield Wiper OperationWindshield WashersMist FeatureTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo Deactivate
To Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransmissionTo Accelerate For PassingELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)TCS (Traction Control System)BAS (Brake Assist System)ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)ESP (Electronic
Stability Program)ESP/BAS Warning LampELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCUP HOLDERS STORAGE Console Storage CompartmentRear Storage CompartmentDUAL TOP - IF EQUIPPED Removing The Soft TopInstalling the Soft
TopFREEDOM TOP 3- PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP Front Panel(s) RemovalFront Panel(s) InstallationFront Panel(s) Installation Only (With Rear Hard Top Removed)Rear Panel RemovalRear Panel InstallationDOOR FRAME Door Frame Removal (2 Door Models)Door
Frame Installation (2 Door Models)Door Frame Removal (4 Door Models)Door Frame Installation (4 Door Models)SOFT TOP (2 DOOR MODELS) Folding Down TheSoft Top Putting Up The Soft Top SUNRIDER - 4 DOOR MODELS SOFT TOP (4 DOOR MODELS) Folding
Down The Soft Top Putting Up The Soft Top FOLDING WINDSHIELD Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side BarsRaising The Windshield And Replacing Side BarsREAR WINDOW FEATURES - HARD TOP ONLY Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If EquippedRear Window
Defroster - If EquippedUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER - IF EQUIPPED Control ButtonsTrip Conditions
Compass Temperature DisplayRADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLISTButton (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RES
- AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes OnPlaying MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
SALES CODE RER - AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioClock Setting ProcedureSATELLITERADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number
(ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite Mode (RSC Radios)Satellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)CD/DVD DISC
MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heater OnlyManual Air Conditioning and Heating System - If EquippedOperating TipsSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 6-Speed Manual TransmissionAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift Lock
Manual OverrideBrake/Transmission Interlock SystemAutomatic Transmission with OverdriveFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND-TRAC OR ROCK-TRAC) - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions/PrecautionsShift PositionsShifting ProcedureTRAC-LOK REAR
AXLE - IF EQUIPPED AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK) - RUBICON MODELS REAR AXLE LOCK - 4WD NON-RUBICON MODELS (IF EQUIPPED) ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT - IF EQUIPPED ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use
4L (Low) RangeDriving Through WaterDriving In Snow, Mud and SandHill ClimbingTraction DownhillAfter Driving Off-RoadPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM POWER STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation Pressures Tire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE
ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added To FuelFuel
System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)VEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and
Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD ModelsTowing - 4WD ModelsShifting Out Of Neutral (N)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP STARTING EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT - 3.8L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTSDEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilDrive Belts - Check
Condition and TensionSpark PlugsCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control SystemFuel FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering Fluid CheckDriveline And Steering Component LubricationBody Lubrication
Windshield Wiper BladesWindshield WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesBrake SystemAutomatic TransmissionHydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual TransmissionManual TransmissionTransfer CaseFront/Rear Axle FluidAppearance Care
And Protection From CorrosionFUSES (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS - IF EQUIPPED BULB REPLACEMENT Head LightFront Park/Turn SignalFront Side MarkerFront Fog LightRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal,
and Back-Up LightsCenter High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)FLUID CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Schedule
BSchedule AIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles
Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX