engine overheat JEEP WRANGLER 2011 JK / 3.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTED
KeyFOB ..................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags .................. 10
Child Restraints .............. 11
Front Seats ................ 13
Rear Seats ................ 15
Tilt Steering Column ........... 16
Heated Seats ............... 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Lights Lever ......... 18
Wiper/Washer Lever ........... 19
Speed Control .............. 19
Manual Climate Controls ......... 21
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) . . 21
Soft Top And Sunrider
®.......... 23
Hard Top And Freedom Top®....... 27
Wind Buffeting .............. 29
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ...... 30
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........ 32
Touch-Screen Radio ........... 35
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...... 41
Uconnect™ Phone ............ 41
Uconnect™ Voice Command ...... 43
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ......... 44
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................... 45
Programmable Features ......... 46
Power Inverter .............. 47
Power Outlets ............... 48
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESCommand-Trac®/Rock-Trac®...... 49 Axle Lock (Tru-Lok
®) Rubicon Only
.... 49
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect –
Rubicon Only ............... 49
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) .............. 50
Overdrive Off Switch ........... 52
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome) ................ 52
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance ....... 54
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .... 54
If Your Engine Overheats ......... 58
Jacking And Tire Changing ........ 59
Jump-Starting .............. 62
Emergency Tow Hooks .......... 64
Shift Lever Override ............ 64
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........ 65
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......... 65
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ........ 66
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............ 67
Engine Compartment ........... 68
Fluids And Capacities ........... 69
Maintenance Chart ............ 70
Fuses ................... 73
Tire Pressures ............... 76
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....... 77
Exterior Bulbs ............... 77
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 78
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center................... 78
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 78
Publications Ordering ........... 78
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............. 79
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®... 80
INDEX.................. 81
TABLE OF CONTENTS

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. Ifyou feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we
will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/MalfunctionIndicator Light
• If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the
engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several
miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you
drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during
acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be
sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also
flashes when TCS is active. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in
deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial
Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when coldand inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE,
ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE
SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE
VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
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• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it isthe driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as
the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a
can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the
sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for
service if your vehicle overheats.
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CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature HOTOIL Warning
message illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage and
transmission failure.
WARNING!
Continued operation with the Transmission Temperature HOTOIL Warning
message illuminated could cause the fluid to boil over, come into contact with the
hot engine or exhaust components causing a fire that may result in personal
injury.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into 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 (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove 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.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (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 HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
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• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through theaccess port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
• The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFFthe ground
using a flatbed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to
the transfer case and/or transmission.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE.
Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without
spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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Air Conditioning...........21,22
Airbag ..................10
Alarm,Panic ...............8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ..............9
AutomaticHeadlights ..........18
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................21
Automatic Transmission FluidType ...............69
AxleFluid ................69
Belts, Seat ................9
BrakeFluid ...............69
Bulb Replacement ...........77
Calibration, Compass ..........46
Change Oil Indicator ..........57
Child Restraint ..............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ....11
Climate Control .............21
Clock Setting ............34,36
Compass Calibration ..........46
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........69
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....19
CruiseLight ...............20
Customer Assistance ..........78
Defects, Reporting ...........79
Dimmer Control .............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......18
Disarming, Theft System .........9
Driver Cockpit ..............4
ECO ...................46
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) .............19
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................45,46
Engine Compartment .............68
OilSelection .............69
Overheating ..............58
Event Data Recorder ..........66
ExteriorLights ..............77 Flash-To-Pass ..............18
Fluid Capacities
.............69
Fluids ...................69
FogLights ................18
Folding Rear Seat ............15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........65
Front Heated Seats ...........16
Fuel Specifications .............69
Hard Disk Drive .............37
HardTop .................27
Headlights Automatic ...............18
Dimmer Switch ............18
High Beam ..............18
HeatedSeats ..............16
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer)Switch ............18
Hood Release ..............67
Instrument Cluster ............6
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights .................6,54
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . 73
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 19
Introduction ................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..........47
Inverter, Power .............47
iPod® Control ..............44
Jack Location ..............59
Jump Starting ..............62
KeyFob ..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 46
Lane Change Assist ..........19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
Lights TurnSignal ..............19
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............

6
Maintenance Record ..........72
INDEX
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Maintenance Schedule.........70
Navigation ..............38,39
Oil Change Indicator ..........57
Oil, Engine Capacity ................69
Overheating, Engine ..........58
Panic Alarm ................8
Phone (Pairing) .............42
Phone (Uconnect) ............41
Power Inverter ................47
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 48
Steering ................69
PreparationforJacking .........59
Programmable Electronic Features . . 46
Radio Operation ...........32,35
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....19
Rear Seat, Folding ...........15
Recreational Towing ..........52
Remote Starting System .........8
Replacement Bulbs ...........77
Restraints, Child ............11
RollOverWarning ............3
SeatBelts .................9
Seats ...................13 Adjustment ..............13
EasyEntry ..............14
Heated ................16
RearFolding .............15
Setting the Clock ..........34,36
Shift Lever Override ...........64
Signals,Turn...............19
SIRIUSTravelLink ...........40
SoftTop .................23
Spare Tire ................59
Spark Plugs ...............69
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....19
Starting Remote .................8
Steering TiltColumn ..............16 Steering Wheel Audio Controls
....41
Store Radio Presets .........34,36
Stuck,Freeing ..............65
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................10
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic . . . 49
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ...................21
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......9
Theft System Arming ...........9
Theft System Disarming .........9
Tilt Steering Column ..........16
Tires AirPressure ..............76
Changing ...............60
Flat Changing .............60
Jacking ................60
Pressure Warning Light .......54
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........64
Towing ..................50 24-Hour Towing Assistance .....54
DisabledVehicle ...........65
Recreational .............52
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ...............52
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......50
Trailer Weight ..............50
Transfer Case Fluid ..................69
Transmission Fluid ..................69
TurnSignals ...............19
Uconnect™ Phone ...........41
USBPort ...............38,44
Voice Command ............43
Washer, Rear ..............
19
Washers, Windshield ..........19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ......77
Wind Buffeting .............29
WindshieldWashers ..........19
WindshieldWipers ...........19
Wiper,Rear ...............19
INDEX
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