towing JEEP WRANGLER 2008 JK / 3.G Owner's Guide

Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items MilesKilometers or Months
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or fre-
quent trailer towing. 60,000
100 000 60
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. 90,000150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000170 000 60
Replace the ignition cables. 102,000170 000 102
Replace the spark plugs. 102,000170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid, and filter(s). 120,000 200 000120
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 120,000200 000 120
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 433
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Defroster, Windshield.................. 260,262
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 100
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 379
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ............. 250
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................. 98
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 383
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 374
Disarming, Theft System ................... 18
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 385
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 397
Door Locks ........................... 31,32
Doors ................................. 26
Drive Belts ............................ 386
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... 87
Driving ............................... 294
Off-Pavement ......................... 294
Off-Road ............................ 294 Dual Top
.............................. 120
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 116
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 116
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 105
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 105
Brake Assist System .................... 107
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 108
Electronic Stability Program ............... 109
Traction Control System ................. 106
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 108
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 102
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 109
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 214
Emergency Brake ........................ 308
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .................... 207
Coolant Temperature Gauge .............. 209
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 364
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Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 337
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 209
Fuel ................................ 206
Odometer ............................ 211
Speedometer ......................... 206
Tachometer .......................... 209
Gear Ranges ........................ 276,281
General Information .................... 17,335
Glass Cleaning .......................... 410
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............342,345
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............342,345
GVWR ............................... 342
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ........85,250,251
Hard Drive (HDD) ....................... 250
HardTop ............................. 125
Hard Top, Modular ...................... 125
Hard Top Removal ....................... 129 Hazard Warning Flasher
................... 364
Head Restraints .......................... 89
Head Rests ............................. 89
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 420
Dimmer Switch ........................ 98
Replacing ............................ 420
Switch ............................... 97
Heater ............................... 259
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 275
High Beam Indicator ..................... 207
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 348
Holder, Cup ........................... 117
Hood Release ........................... 94
Hoses ............................. 399,400
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 403
Ignition ............................... 12
452 INDEX

Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 50
Preparation for Jacking .................... 367
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 48
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 22
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 325
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 220
Radio, Navigation ....................... 250
Radio Operation ...................... 251,258
Radio, Satellite .................... 250,251,253
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 250
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 405
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 38
Rear Window Defroster ................... 198
Rear Window Features .................... 197
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 197
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 83 Recorder, Event Data
...................... 60
Recreational Towing ...................... 359
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 360
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 361
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 336
Refrigerant ............................ 391
Release, Hood ........................... 94
Reminder, Lights On ...................... 98
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 49
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 19
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 420
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 382
Replacement Tires ....................... 327
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 440
Restraint, Head .......................... 89
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Spare Tire........................... 367
Spinning ............................ 325
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 326
To Open Hood .......................... 94
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 352
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 285
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 374
Towing ............................ 344,374
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 374
Guide .............................. 348
Recreational .......................... 359
Weight .............................. 348
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 289
Traction Control ......................... 106
Traction Control Light .................... 213
Trailer Towing .......................... 344
Cooling System Tips .................... 359
Hitches .......................... 336,348
Minimum Requirements ................. 353 Trailer and Tongue Weight
................ 352
Wiring .............................. 356
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 348
Trailer Weight .......................... 348
Transfer Case ........................... 404
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation .............. 285
Maintenance .......................... 404
Transmission Automatic ........................... 281
Maintenance ....................... 401,403
Manual ............................. 275
Range Indicator ....................... 210
Shifting ............................. 279
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 22
Transporting Pets ........................ 74
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 326
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW 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 To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockSENTRY KEY Replacement 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 Lock
Programming Additional TransmittersGeneral InformationBattery ReplacementREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED DOORS Upper Half Door Window Removal (If Equipped)Upper Half Door Window Installation (If Equipped)Front Door RemovalRear Door Removal
(Four-Door Models)DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door Locks - If EquippedAutomatic Unlock Doors On ExitAutomatic Door LocksWINDOWS Power Windows - If EquippedRear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only)Wind BuffetingREAR SWING GATE
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsRear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lock-Out (Four-Door Models Only)Adjustable 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 MirrorsHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) SEATS Front Seat AdjustmentManual Seat Height Adjustment - If EquippedFront Seatback
ReclineFront Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door Models)Head RestraintsFold And Tumble Rear Seat (Two-Door Models)Removing the Rear Seat (Two-Door Models)Replacing the Rear Seat (Two-Door Models)60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat (Four-Door Models)To Raise the Rear
SeatTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Interior LightsMultifunction 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 LightELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCUPHOLDERS Front CupholdersRear CupholdersSTORAGE Console Storage CompartmentRear Storage CompartmentDUAL TOP - IF EQUIPPED Removing
The Soft TopInstalling the Soft TopFREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP Front Panel(s) RemovalFront Panel(s) InstallationFront Panel(s) Installation Only (With Rear Hard Top Removed)Rear Hard Top RemovalRear Hard Top InstallationDOOR FRAME
Door Frame Removal (Two-Door Models)Door Frame Installation (Two-Door Models)Door Frame Removal (Four-Door Models)Door Frame Installation (Four-Door Models)SOFT TOP (TWO-DOOR MODELS) Folding Down The Soft Top Putting Up The Soft Top SUNRIDER
(TWO-DOOR MODELS) - IF EQUIPPED SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) - IF EQUIPPED SOFT TOP (FOUR-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 ConditionsCompass Temperature DisplayRADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical
DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES 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 On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD
Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SALES 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 FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions -
Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) System Act ivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite
AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instruction s - 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 EquippedAir ConditioningOperating 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 ShiftingDownshiftingReverse ShiftingAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift Lock Manual Override
Brake/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 Side Step Removal - If
EquippedThe Basics of Off-Road DrivingWhen To Use 4L (Low) RangeSimultaneous Brake And Throttle OperationDriving In Snow, Mud and SandCrossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)Hill ClimbingDriving Through WaterAfter 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 Operation
Radial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemGeneral 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 Definitions
Trailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Trailer Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD ModelsTowing - 4WD ModelsWHAT TO DO
IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking Instructions JUMP 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 PARTS AUTHORIZED
DEALER 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 LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield And Rear Window WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesBrake SystemAutomatic TransmissionHydraulic Clutch
Fluid - Manual TransmissionManual TransmissionTransfer CaseFront/Rear Axle FluidMaintenance After Off-Road DrivingAppearance 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 Backup LightsCenter High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)FLUID CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine
ChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare
For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer CenterDaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired
(TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX