steering JEEP WRANGLER 2013 JK / 3.G Owner's Manual

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
• The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheelsOFFthe 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 overheat-
ing 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).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck
and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Power Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR®or ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection 2 Door 87 Octane18.6 Gallons (70 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 4 Door 87 Octane22.5 Gallons (85 Liters)
(Approximate)
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage
and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT)
engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally
compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is
introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be flushed with
OAT coolant and replaced with the specified OAT engine coolant (antifreeze)
as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 3.6L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, powersteering and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required mainte-
nance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
• Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary.
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WARNING!
•Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
•Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation
is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component
separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of
your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
•All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should
be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use
oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid
automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage
the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
Bulb Number LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
3157 Backup, Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp
LED (*) Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
PSX24W Fog Lamp – If Equipped
3157 Front Park/Turn Signal
168 Front Side Marker
H13 Headlamp – Low Beam
194 License Lamp
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire CHMSL
assembly must be replaced.
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Jack Operation...........97,98
Jump Starting .............101
KeyFob.................10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .80
Lane Change and Turn Signals ....21
Lane Change Assist ..........21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren).............13
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . . .93
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............91
TurnSignal .............21
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Maintenance Record .........114
MaintenanceSchedule........110
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ...........93
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume .............55,65
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....20
OilChangeIndicator..........95
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ......95
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............108
Recommendation ........108
Viscosity .............108
Outlet Power ................82
Overheating, Engine ..........96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............119
Power Inverter ...............81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............82
Preparation for Jacking ........97
Programmable Electronic Features...80Rain Sensitive Wiper System
.....22
Rear Seat, Folding ...........17
Recreational Towing ..........87
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .............88
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .............89
Remote Starting System ........10
Replacement Bulbs ..........120
Reporting Safety Defects .......122
Schedule,Maintenance .......110
Seat Belts ................11
Seats ...................15
Adjustment .............15
EasyEntry .............16
Heated ...............19
Rear Folding ............17
Shifting Transfer Case, Shifting into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) .....88
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) .....89
Shift Lever Override .........103
Signals, Turn ..............21
SpareTire................97
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....23
Starting Remote ...............10
Steering TiltColumn .............18
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....72
Stuck, Freeing .............104
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ................12
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic . . .84
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................25
Theft System Arming ..........11
Theft System Disarming ........11
Tilt Steering Column ..........18
Tires Air Pressure ...........119
Changing ..............97
Jacking ...............97
SpareTire .............97
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