towing JEEP WRANGLER 2012 JK / 3.G Owner's Manual

Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
HOTOIL – Transmission Temperature Warning Message
• The HOTOIL cluster message will appear in the odometer accompanied
with a chime to indicate that there is excessive transmission fluid
temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing.
• It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter
slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g., snow plowing,
off-road operation).
• If this HOTOIL message turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at
idle or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the message turns
off.
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 by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in 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 blower 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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is
raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that
might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely
injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and
generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep
open flames or sparksaway from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a
ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged
battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to
explode and could result in personal injury.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front
and the rear.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front
tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded
off-road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway
towing. You could damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle; chains may cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains
may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps
may become disengaged, causing serious injury.
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the
shift lever cannot be moved out of
the PARK position, you can use
the following procedure to
temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override,
remove the override cover
located on the PRNDL bezel, next
to the shift lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position without
starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure
on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab
through the access 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 wheelsOFF
the ground using a flatbed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive
damage to the transfer case and/or transmission.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Axle differential (rear)
226 RBI (Model 44)-
MOPAR® Gear & Axle
Lubricant (SAE
80W-90) (API GL-5) or
equivalent. For trailer
towing, use MOPAR®
Synthetic Gear & Axle
Lubricant (SAE
75W-140) or equivalent.
Models equipped with
Trac-Lok™ require an
additive.—
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake
Fluid, SAE J1703 should
be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake
fluids.—
Power Steering
ReservoirMOPAR® Power
Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4®
product.—
Fuel Selection 2 Door 87 Octane 18.6 Gallons (70 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 4 Door 87 Octane 22.5 Gallons (85 Liters)
(Approximate)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ir-
regular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.XXXXXX
InspecttheCVjoints. XXXX
Inspecttheexhaustsystem. XXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your ve-
hicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing.XX
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. Change if
using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes.XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the manual transmission fluid if using
your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, po-
lice, delivery service (commercial service), off-
road, desert operation or more than 50% of
your driving is at sustained high speeds during
hot weather, above 90°F (32 °C).XXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
boot seals; replace if necessary.XXXXXX
Replace the ignition cables.X
Replace the spark plugs.X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.X
Inspect all door latches for presence of grease
- reapply as necessary.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
60 months or 104,000 miles (169,000 km)
whichever comes first.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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iPod®/USB/MP3 Control......67
Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . 73
Jack Location............89
Jack Operation.........89,90
Jacking Instructions........90
Jump Starting............93
KeyFob.................10
Key Fob Programmable
Features ................74
Lane Change Assist.........23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
TetherforCHildren) .........13
Lights
Turn Signal.............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Maintenance Record........105
Maintenance Schedule......103
Media Center Radio.....36,38,41
Mirrors
Heated ..............25,26
Navigation ............50,60
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . 21
Oil Change Indicator........87
Oil, Engine
Capacity..............101
Recommendation........101
Viscosity..............101
Outlet
Power ................76
Overheating, Engine........88
PanicAlarm ..............10
Phone (Pairing)...........68
Phone (Uconnect)..........68
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ..............110
Power
Inverter ...............75
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................76Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . 90
Programmable Electronic
Features ................74
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . 44,53
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . 23
RearSeat,Folding ..........17
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . 81
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Remote Starting System . . . . . . 10
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 111
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . 113
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . 4
SeatBelts ................11
Seats ..................16
Adjustment.............16
EasyEntry ..............16
Heated................20
RearFolding ............17
Seek Button.....37,39,40,42,43
Setting the Clock . . . 36,38,41,44,53
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . 96
Shifting
Transfer Case, Shifting into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . 81
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . 82
Short Message Service (SMS) . . 72
Signals,Turn .............23
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 66
SoftTop ................27
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................24
Starting
Remote...............10
Steering
TiltColumn .............19
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls ................67
Store Radio Presets . . . . . 37,39,42
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
INDEX
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Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................12
Sway Bar Disconnect,
Electronic ...............78
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ..................26
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant.................89
TextMessaging ............72
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . 11
TheftSystemArming ........11
TheftSystemDisarming .......11
TiltSteeringColumn.........19
Tires
AirPressure ............110
Changing..............89
Jacking.............89,90
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . 84
Spare Tire..............89
Tow Hooks, Emergency . . . . . . 95
Towing .................79
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . 84Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 96
Recreational . ...........81
Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . 79
TrailerWeight.............79
Turn Signals ..............23
Uconnect™ Phone..........68
Uconnect™ Voice Command....71
Voice Commands...........71
Warning,RollOver ..........4
Washer
Rear .................23
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . 23
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . 111
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . 23
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . 23
Wiper,Rear ..............23
INDEX
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W\fRNING\b
Driving \ffter drinking c\fn le\fd\W to \f collision. Your perceptions \fre
less sh\frp, your reflexes \fre slower, \fnd your judgment is imp\W\fired
when you h\fve been drinking. Ne\Wver drink \fnd then d\Wrive.
Important:
This User Guide is \Wintended to f\fmili\frize you with the import\W\fnt fe\ftures
of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed cont\fins your Owner’s M\fnu\fl,
N\fvig\ftion/Medi\f Center M\fnu\fls, W\frr\fnty Booklets, Tire W\frr\fnty
\fnd 24-Hour Towing Assist\fnce (new vehicles purch\fsed in the U.S.) or
Ro\fdside Assist\fnce (new vehicles purch\fsed in C\fn\fd\f) in\W electronic
form\ft. We hope you find it useful. R\Wepl\fcement DVD kits m\fy be
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tr\fdem\frk of Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your
\fehicle, you may o\btain a complimentary printed
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Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet \by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or \by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s prim\fry responsibility
is the s\ffe oper\ftion of the
vehicle. Driving while dis\Wtr\fcted
c\fn result in loss of vehicle
control, resulting in \f collision \fnd
person\fl injury. Chrysler Group
LLC strongly recommends th\ft
the driver use extreme c\fution
when using \fny device or fe\fture
th\ft m\fy t\fke their \fttention off
the ro\fd. Use of \fny electric\fl
devices such \fs cell phones,
computers, port\fble r\fdios,
vehicle n\fvig\ftion or other
devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is d\fngerous
\fnd could le\fd to \f serious
collision. Texting while driving \Wis
\flso d\fngerous \fnd should never
be done while the v\Wehicle is
moving. \bf you find yourself
un\fble to devote your full
\fttention to vehicle oper\ftion,
pull off the ro\fd to \f s\ffe loc\ftion
\fnd stop your vehicle. Some
St\ftes or Provinces prohibit the
use of cellul\fr telephones or
texting while driving.\W \bt is \flw\fys
the driver’s responsibility to
comply with \fll loc\fl l\fws.
Driving and \flcohol:
Drunken driving is one o\Wf the most frequent c\fuses of collisions. Your
driving \fbility c\fn b\We seriously imp\fired with blood \flcohol levels f\fr below
the leg\fl minimum. \bf\W you \fre drinking, don’t d\Wrive. Ride with \f desig\Wn\fted
non-drinking driver, c\fll \f c\fb, \f friend, or use \Wpublic tr\fnsport\ftion.
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\fcqu\finted with your new Jeep \fnd to provide \f convenient
reference source for common questions. However, it is not \f
substitute for your Owner’s M\fnu\fl.
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\fnd import\fnt s\ffety mess\fges, ple\fse consult your Owner’s
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