tow 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

Height Adjustment• Ratchet the front lever, located on theoutboard side of the seat, upward to
raise the seat height.
• Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.
Recliner • Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back
and release at the desired position.
Driver’s and Passenger Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door) • Push the lever on the seatbackrearward (toward the rear of the vehicle)
to tilt the entire seat forward.
• To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks.
Push the seat rearward until the track
locks.
NOTE:
• If equipped with a combination lever, the seatback will return to its first locked position. The recliner handle will have to be actuated to adjust the seatback to the desired
reclined position.
• The front passenger seats have a track memory which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track, regardless of its original position.
• The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its fully upright position.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The suddenmovement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not
be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a
seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be
severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seat
• Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allowthe rear seat to fold down easily.
To Fold The Rear Seat • Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward (two-door models). • Slowly flip the entire seat (two-doormodels) forward.
• Locate the pull strap, located on the outboard side of the seat, and pull it
toward you until the seatback releases
(four-door models).
To Raise The Rear Seat • Lift up on the seatback to return it to the upright position.
WARNING!
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be severely injured
or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause you
or others to be severely injured or killed.
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights, the second
detent for headlights
and the third detent for AUTO.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim theinstrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is
opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain onuntil the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to
prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three timesand automatically turn off.
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high
wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.
Rear Wiper
Wiper Operation• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer.
SPEED CONTROL
• The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission Axle Model
GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt.
Rating) Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt. (See
Note)
3.8L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door Sport Model (4WD)5,329 lbs (2 417 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L/Manual 3.73 Two–Door Sport Model (4WD)6,329 lbs (2 871 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic 3.73 Two–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 6,353 lbs (2 881 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door Sahara Model(4WD) 5,430 lbs (2 463 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L/Manual 3.73 Two–Door Sahara Model(4WD) 6,430 lbs (2 916 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic 3.73 Two–Door
Sahara Model(4WD) 6,454 lbs (2 927 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/Manual 4.10 2–Door Rubicon Model (4WD)6,507 lbs (2 951 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic 4.10 Two–Door
Rubicon Model(4WD) 6,533 lbs (2 963 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/Manual 3.21 Four–Door Sport Model (4WD)5,742 lbs (2 604 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L/Manual 3.73 Four–Door SportModel(4WD) 8,242 lbs (3 738 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
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Engine/
Transmission Axle Model
GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt.
Rating) Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt. (See
Note)
3.8L/
Automatic 3.73 Four–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 8,257 lbs (3 745 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/Manual 3.21 Four–Door Sahara Model(4WD) 5,782 lbs (2 623 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L/Manual 3.73 Four–Door Sahara Model(4WD) 8,282 lbs (3 757 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic 3.73 Four–Door
Sahara Model(4WD) 8,297 lbs (3 763 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/Manual 4.10 Four–Door Rubicon Model(4WD) 8,406 lbs (3 813 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic 4.10 Four–Door
Rubicon Model(4WD) 8,431 lbs (3 824 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo (ie. the GVWR),
and the GVWR should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
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OVERDRIVE OFF SWITCH
• Overdrive can be locked out bypressing the O/D OFF switch located
on the center console. An indicator
light in the instrument cluster will
illuminate to show that the switch has
been activated. Pressing the switch a
second time restores the Overdrive
function.
• 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 overdrive will
improve performance and extend
transmission life by reducing
excessive shifting and heat buildup.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME)
Towing - Two-Wheel Drive
Models
• Recreational towing with all fourwheels on the ground is allowed
ONLY if the rear driveshaft is
removed. See your authorized dealer
or refer to the Service Manual. Towing
with the rear wheels on the ground
while the driveshaft is connected can
result in severe transmission damage. • The parking brake must be firmly
engaged and the wheels chocked
during driveshaft removal and
installation. The parking brake must
remain engaged unless the vehicle is
securely and properly connected to
the tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is
completely reinstalled. See your
authorized dealer for proper driveshaft
removal and reinstallation procedures,
including flange orientation/alignment,
use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.
Towing - Four-Wheel Drive
Models
NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted
into N (Neutral), automatic transmission
must be shifted into PARK,and manual
transmission must be placed in gear (NOT
in NEUTRAL) for recreational towing.
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop,turn off the engine and press and hold
the brake pedal.
• Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch
pedal on a manual transmission.
• Shift the transfer case lever into N (Neutral).
• Start the engine and shift the transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for
five seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
• Repeat the previous step with automatic transmission in DRIVE or
manual transmission in first gear.
• Turn OFF the engine and leave the ignition switch in the unlocked OFF
position.
• Firmly apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK or
place manual transmission in gear
(NOT in Neutral).
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• Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicleusing a suitable tow bar and release
the parking brake.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it away from the
negative battery post.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts should notbe used. Internal damage to the
transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is
used when recreational towing.
• Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can
cause severe damage to the
transfer case.
• Automatic transmissions must be placed in the PARK position for
recreational towing.
• Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in Neutral) for
recreational towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under
“Shifting Into NEUTRAL” to be
certain that the transfer case is
fully in NEUTRAL. Otherwise,
internal damage will result.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
• Towing this vehicle in violation ofthe above requirements can cause
severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle.
The bumper face bar will be
damaged.
• It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer
case is fully in N (Neutral) before
recreational towing to prevent
damage to internal parts.
WARNING!
• You or others could be injured ifyou leave the vehicle unattended
with the transfer case in the N
(Neutral) position without first fully
engaging the parking brake. The
transfer case N (Neutral) position
disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain
and will allow the vehicle to move,
even if the transmission is in PARK.
The parking brake should always
be applied when the driver is not in
the vehicle.
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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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