JEEP WRANGLER 2008 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

Jacking............................. 366
Jump Starting ......................... 371
Tow Hooks .......................... 374
Emission Control System Maintenance ......380,428
Engine ................................ 75
Air Cleaner .......................... 389
Block Heater ......................... 275
Break-In Recommendations ................ 75
Compartment ......................... 378
Compartment Identification ............... 378
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 75,339
Fails to Start .......................... 273
Flooded, Starting ...................... 273
Fuel Requirements .................. 336,424
Jump Starting ......................... 371
Oil .............................. 383,424
Oil Disposal .......................... 385
Oil Filter ............................ 385
Oil Selection .......................... 424 Operation
............................ 75
Overheating .......................... 365
Starting ............................. 271
Temperature Gauge ..................... 209
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 384
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 384
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 59
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Event Data Recorder ...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 75,339
Exhaust System ......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 50
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 407
Fabric Care ......................... 409,411
Fabric Top ............................. 411
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 389
Engine Fuel .......................... 388
450 INDEX

Engine Oil........................... 385
Finish Care ............................ 407
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 364
Turn Signal ..................... 207,421,422
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 273
Fluid Capacities ......................... 424
Fluid Level Checks ...................... 405
Automatic Transmission ................. 401
Engine Oil ........................... 383
Manual Transmission ................... 404
Power Steering ........................ 391
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 425
Fog Light Service ........................ 422
Fog Lights ........................... 99,422
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat .................. 89
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 92
Folding Windshield ...................... 191
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 285 Shifting
............................. 287
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 285
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 364
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 405
Fuel ................................. 336
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 340
Filter ............................... 388
Gasoline ............................ 336
Gauge .............................. 206
Materials Added ....................... 338
Octane Rating ........................ 336
Requirements ......................... 424
Tank Capacity ........................ 424
Fuel System Caution ................... 338,341
Fuses ................................ 413
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............340,380
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 336
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 336
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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

Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 63
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 322
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 83
Instrument Cluster ....................... 205
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 204
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 410
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 413
Interior Appearance Care .................. 409
Interior Lights ........................... 95
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 100
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 366
Jack Operation .................... 366,368,369
Jacking Instructions ...................... 368 Jump Starting
.......................... 371
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 207
Lap Belts .............................. 41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 41
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....68,69
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 336
Lights ................................. 95
Airbag ............................ 60,208
Anti-Lock ........................... 208
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 208
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Back-Up............................. 422
Brake Assist Warning ................. 1 15,214
Brake Warning ........................ 207
Bulb Replacement ...................... 420
Cargo ............................... 95
Center Mounted Stop ................... 423
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 213
Cruise .............................. 209
Daytime Running ....................... 99
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................ 98
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ....................... 1 15,213,214
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 214
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 209
Fog .............................. 99,422
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 364
Headlight Switch ....................... 97
Headlights ........................... 420
High Beam ........................... 207 High Beam Indicator
.................... 207
Instrument Cluster ...................... 97
Interior .............................. 95
Lights On Reminder ..................... 98
Low Fuel ............................ 206
LowTire ............................ 210
Oil Pressure .......................... 207
Passing .............................. 99
Rear Servicing ........................ 422
Rear Tail ............................ 422
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 207
Sentry Key ........................... 209
Service .............................. 420
Side Marker .......................... 422
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 210
Traction Control ....................... 213
Turn Signal ................... 99,207,421,422
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 206
Loading Vehicle ......................... 342
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Tires ............................... 317
Locking Axle ........................ 290,291
Locks Door .............................. 31,32
Power Door ........................... 33
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 68,69
Lubrication, Body ....................... 392
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 389
Maintenance Procedures ................... 383
Maintenance Schedule .................... 428
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 213,380
Manual, Service ......................... 441
Manual Transmission .................. 275,403
Fluid Level Check ...................... 404
Lubricant Selection ..................... 403
Shift Speeds .......................... 276 Master Cylinder (Brakes)
.................. 400
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 215
Mirrors ................................ 83
Outside .............................. 84
Rearview ............................. 83
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Modular Hard Top ....................... 125
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 330
Mopar Parts ......................... 382,440
MP3 Player ............................ 250
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ 97
Navigation Radio ........................ 250
Navigation System ....................... 250
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 75
Occupant Restraints ....................... 40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 336
Odometer ............................. 211
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Trip .............................210,211
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 294
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 294
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 212
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 212
Oil, Engine ............................ 383
Capacity ............................ 424
Dipstick ............................. 383
Filter ............................... 385
Identification Logo ..................... 384
Materials Added to ..................... 385
Pressure Warning Light .................. 207
Recommendation ................... 384,424
Viscosity .......................... 384,424
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 207
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............379,380
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 84
Overheating, Engine ...................... 365
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 441Paint Care
............................. 406
Paint Damage .......................... 406
Panic Alarm ............................ 21
Parking Brake .......................... 308
Passing Light ........................... 99
PCV Valve ............................ 388
Pets .................................. 74
Phone, Cellular .................... 85,250,251
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ........85,250,251
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 318
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 407
Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................ 250
USB ................................ 250
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 413
Door Locks ........................... 33
Steering .......................... 31 1,391
Windows ............................. 36
456 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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Restraints, Child....................... 62,67
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 40
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Rotation, Tires .......................... 329
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 440
Safety Information, Tire ................... 313
Safety Tips ............................. 75
Satellite Radio .................... 250,251,253
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 255
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 428
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 49
Seat Belts .............................. 41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 47
And Pregnant Women ................... 50
Child Restraint ....................... 62,72
Extender ............................. 50 Front Seat
............................ 41
Maintenance .......................... 411
Pretensioners .......................... 48
Reminder ............................ 207
Seats ................................. 86
Adjustment ........................... 86
Cleaning ............................ 409
Easy Entry ............................ 88
Fold and Tumble Rear ................... 89
Head Restraints ........................ 89
Height Adjustment ...................... 87
Rear Folding .......................... 92
Removal ........................... 91,92
Seatback Release ....................... 87
Tilting ............................... 87
Security Against Theft ..................... 18
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 384
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
458 INDEX

Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 437
Service Contract ......................... 439
Service Manuals ........................ 441
Setting the Clock .................. 224,236,251
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 280
Shifting ............................... 279
Automatic Transmission ................. 281
Manual Transmission ................... 275
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 47
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 57
Signals, Turn ................... 99,207,421,422
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 329
Soft Top ........................... 141,168
Sound Systems (Radio) .................... 250
Spare Tire ............................. 367
Spark Plugs ............................ 386 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 336
Oil ................................ 384
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 102
Speedometer ........................... 206
Starting ............................... 271
Automatic Transmission ................. 271
Cold Weather ......................... 272
Engine Block Heater .................... 275
Engine Fails to Start .................... 273
Manual Transmission ................... 271
Remote .............................. 25
Steering Power ........................... 31 1,391
Tilt Column .......................... 101
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 101
Storage ............................ 1 18,419
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 119
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