JEEP WRANGLER 2012 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

HitchesTrailer Towing ....................... 472
Holder, Cup ........................... 168
Hood Release .......................... 148
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 539
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint .......................... 71
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 444
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 289
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ....................... 268
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 267
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 545Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
............ 549
Interior Appearance Care .................. 544
Interior Lights .......................... 154
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 156
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 166
Jack Location ........................... 494
Jack Operation .................... 493,496,497
Jacking Instructions ...................... 496
Jump Starting .......................... 501
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keys ................................. 14
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INDEX 599

Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 270
Lane Change Assist ...................... 152
Lap Belts .............................. 46
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....76,78
Latches ................................ 89
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 460
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Light Bulbs ............................. 89
Lights .............................. 89,149
Airbag ...................... 65,69,87,273
Alarm ............................ 274
Anti-Lock .......................... 272
Anti-Lock Warning ................... 272
Back-Up ........................... 558
Brake Assist Warning .................. 429
Brake Warning ...................... 271
Bulb Replacement .................... 556 Cargo ............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop
.................. 558
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 280
Cruise ............................ 275
Daytime Running .................... 153
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 429
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 283
Exterior ............................ 89
Fog ............................ 152,557
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 492
Headlight Switch ..................... 150
Headlights ......................... 556
High Beam ......................... 270
High Beam Indicator .................. 270
Hill Descent Control Indicator ........... 431
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 150
Interior ............................ 154
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Lights On Reminder.................. 152
Low Fuel .......................... 269
Oil Pressure ........................ 270
Passing ............................ 152
Rear Servicing ....................... 558
Rear Tail ........................... 558
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 269
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 274
Service ............................ 556
Side Marker ........................ 558
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 274
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 275
Traction Control ..................... 429
Turn Signal .............. 89,151,270,557,558
Voltage ............................ 269
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 269
Loading Vehicle ......................... 466
Tires .............................. 438
Locking Axle ........................... 395 Locks
Automatic Door ...................... 37
Child Protection ...................... 38
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 36
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 76,78
Lubrication, Body ....................... 526
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 521
Maintenance Procedures ................... 517
Maintenance Schedule .................... 564
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 280,515
Manual Transmission .................. 376,539
Fluid Level Check .................... 540
Lubricant Selection ................... 539
Shift Speeds ........................ 377
Manual, Service ......................... 587
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 535
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INDEX 601

Methanol............................. 461
Mini-Trip Computer ................ 283,284,293
Mirrors ................................ 96
Electric Powered ...................... 98
Electric Remote ....................... 98
Outside ............................ 97
Rearview ........................... 96
Vanity ............................. 98
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Modular Hard Top ....................... 176
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 454
Mopar Parts ......................... 516,586
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 461
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 149
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
Occupant Restraints ....................... 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 460Odometer
.......................... 277,283
Trip ........................ 275,277,283
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 399
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 399
Oil Change Indicator .................. 279,292
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............279,292
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 270
Oil, Engine ............................ 518
Capacity ........................... 559
Change Interval ..................... 292
Dipstick ........................... 518
Filter ............................. 520
Identification Logo ................... 519
Materials Added to ................... 520
Pressure Warning Light ................ 270
Recommendation .................. 519,559
Viscosity ........................ 519,559
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............514,515
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
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Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 97
Overdrive ............................. 390
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 390
Overheating, Engine ................... 274,492
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,587
Paint Care ............................. 541
Paint Damage .......................... 541
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 414
Passing Light ........................... 152
Personal Settings ........................ 298
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular .......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 99
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 439
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 542 Power
Door Locks ......................... 36
Inverter ........................... 166
Mirrors ............................ 98
Steering ........................ 412,413
Windows ........................... 39
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 57
Preparation for Jacking .................... 495
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 56
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 298
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 446
Radio Operation ........................ 354
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 541
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 42
Rear Window Defroster ................... 261
Rear Window Features .................... 260
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 260
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INDEX 603

Rearview Mirrors........................ 96
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 70
Recreational Towing ...................... 485
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 487
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 488
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 460
Refrigerant ............................ 523
Release, Hood .......................... 148
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 152
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 56
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 352
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 555
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 516
Replacement Tires ....................... 450 Reporting Safety Defects
................... 586
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 292
Restraint, Head ......................... 142
Restraints, Child ....................... 71,75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Rotation, Tires .......................... 453
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 87
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 89
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 586
Safety Information, Tire ................... 432
Safety Tips ............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 86
Satellite Radio Antenna .................317,342
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 564
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 56
Seat Belts ............................ 46,87
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 53
And Pregnant Women .................. 57
604 INDEX

Child Restraint..................... 71,81
Extender ........................... 58
Front Seat .......................... 46
Inspection .......................... 87
Maintenance ........................ 545
Pretensioners ........................ 56
Reminder .......................... 269
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52
Seats ................................. 135
Adjustment ......................... 135
Easy Entry ......................... 138
Fold and Tumble Rear ................. 144
Head Restraints ...................... 142
Heated ............................ 141
Height Adjustment ................... 136
Rear Folding ........................ 146
Removal ........................ 145,146
Seatback Release ..................... 137
Tilting ............................ 137 Security Against Theft
..................... 19
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 19
Selection of Oil ......................... 519
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 583
Service Contract ......................... 585
Service Manuals ........................ 587
Setting the Clock .................. 303,322,331
Settings, Personal ........................ 298
Shift Lever Override ...................... 507
Shifting ............................... 379
Automatic Transmission ................ 379
Manual Transmission .................. 376
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 487
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 488
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INDEX 605

Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 53
Shoulder Belts ........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 365
Signals, Turn ................. 89,151,270,557,558
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 452
Soft Top ........................... 194,219
Spare Tire ....................... 447,448,495
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 460
Oil ............................... 519
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 159
Speedometer ........................... 269
Starting ............................... 372
Automatic Transmission ................ 372
Cold Weather ....................... 373
Engine Block Heater .................. 375
Engine Fails to Start .................. 373
Manual Transmission .................. 372 Remote
............................ 26
Steering Power .......................... 412,413
Tilt Column ........................ 158
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 158
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 352
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 352
Storage ............................ 169,554
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 169
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 364,554
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 554
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 505
Sunrider ........................... 247,250
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ............. 396
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 42
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
606 INDEX

Tachometer............................ 273
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 358
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 274
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft System Arming ...................... 19
Theft System Disarming .................... 20
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Tip Start .............................. 373
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......438,439
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 436
Tire Markings .......................... 432
Tire Safety Information .................... 432
Tires ............................ 89,443,589
Air Pressure ........................ 444
Chains ............................ 452
Changing .......................... 493
Compact Spare ...................... 447
General Information .................. 443
High Speed ......................... 445 Inflation Pressures
.................... 444
Jacking ......................... 493,497
Load Capacity .................... 438,439
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 454
Pressure Warning Light ................ 275
Quality Grading ..................... 589
Radial ............................ 446
Replacement ........................ 450
Rotation ........................... 453
Safety ............................. 432
Sizes ............................. 434
Spare Tire .......................... 495
Spinning ........................... 448
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 449
To Open Hood .......................... 148
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 477
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 506
Towing ............................ 469,508
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
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INDEX 607

Disabled Vehicle..................... 508
Guide ............................. 473
Recreational ........................ 485
Weight ............................ 473
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 394
Traction Control ......................... 419
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 430
Trailer Towing .......................... 469
Cooling System Tips .................. 484
Hitches ......................... 460,472
Minimum Requirements ................ 478
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 477
Wiring ............................ 482
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 473
Trailer Weight .......................... 473
Transfer Case ........................... 540
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation ............ 390
Maintenance ........................ 540 Transmission
Automatic ......................... 382
Maintenance ..................... 537,539
Manual ........................... 376
Range Indicator ...................... 275
Shifting ........................... 379
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 449
Trip Computer ....................... 283,284
Trip Odometer .......................... 277
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 275
Turn Signals ................... 151,270,557,558
UCI Connector ......................... 345
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 99
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 589
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 345
608 INDEX