wheel JEEP WRANGLER 2014 JK / 3.G Owner's Manual

Compass/Temperature Display
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler
Uconnect® gps (Navigation Radio), the NAV system will
provide the compass direction, and the variance and
calibration menus will be unavailable. The compass will
perform accurately, based on GPS signals instead of the
Earth’s magnetic field.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences, the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set,
the compass will automatically compensate for the differ-
ences and provide the most accurate compass heading.
To Set The Variance
Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector
lever in the PARK position. Press and hold the RESET
button on the steering wheel (for approximately ten
seconds) until the current variance zone number is dis-
played. To change the zone, press and release the STEP
Compass Variance Map
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This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pressing the switches
mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the
following:
•Compass Heading (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW) •
Outside Temperature (°F or °C)
• Digital Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• ECO Display
• Fuel Economy
• Miles/kilometers To Empty
• Timer
• Display Units Selection
• System Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.)
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:•
MENU Button
Press and release the MENU button to advance
the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu
features or to return to the Main Menu from a
sub-menu. Upon reaching the last item in the
Main Menu the EVIC will advance to the first item in the
Main Menu with the next MENU button press and
release.
• COMPASS Button
Press and release the COMPASS button to
return to the Compass/Outside Temperature/
Audio Information/ECO screen whenever the
current display is not the Compass/Outside
Temperature/Audio Information/ECO screen.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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to the next screen of data for that track. Once all
screens have been viewed, the lastINFObutton press
will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
• Pressing the REPEATbutton will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or
press the VR button and say Repeat ONorRepeat
Off.
• Press the SCANbutton to use iPod®/USB/MP3 de-
vice scan mode, which will play the first ten seconds of
each track in the current list and then forward to the
next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the
desired track, when it is playing the track, press the
SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the
<< SEEK andSEEK >> buttons will select the previous
and next tracks.
• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod® or external USB device, or press the VR button and say
Shuffle ONor
Shuffle Off. If theRND icon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
• TUNE control knob: The TUNEcontrol knob functions
in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio
device or external USB device.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise
(backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the
track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be
played is highlighted on the radio display, press the
TUNE control knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning the TUNEcontrol knob fast will scroll
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through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay
in updating the information on the radio display may
be noticeable.
• During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of
the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclock-
wise) to get to the track faster.
• In List mode, the radio PRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod® or exter-
nal USB device:
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists
• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks •
Preset 6 – Podcasts
• Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list
on the top line and the first item in that list on the
second line.
• To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the
same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode.
• LIST button: The LISTbutton will display the top
level menu of the iPod® or external USB device.
• Turn the TUNEcontrol knob to list the top-menu item
to be selected and press the TUNEcontrol knob. This
will display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod® or external USB device
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
• MUSIC TYPE button: TheMUSIC TYPE button is
another shortcut button to the genre listing on your
audio device.
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
CD/HDD/AUX, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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AUTOSTICK® ........................ .437
▫ Operation .......................... .437
 FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND-
TRAC I® OR ROCK-TRAC®) ..............439
▫ Operating Instructions/Precautions ........439
▫ Shift Positions ....................... .441
▫ Shifting Procedure .....................442
 TRAC-LOK® REAR AXLE — IF EQUIPPED . . .443
 AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOK®) — RUBICON
MODELS ........................... .444
 ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .445
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................447
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................447 ▫
Side Step Removal — If Equipped ..........447
▫ The Basics Of Off-Road Driving ...........449
▫ When To Use 4L (Low) Range .............449
▫ Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation. . .450
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........450
▫ Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High
Points) ............................ .452
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .454
▫ Driving Through Water .................457
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................459
 POWER STEERING .....................461
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............461
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .462
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▫Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ........................... .534
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............541
▫ Towing Requirements ..................542
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .547
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................549
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .549
▫ Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive
Models ............................ .550
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the
vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlock-
ing ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pressed to the floor.
Four-Wheel Drive Models Only
In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether
or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. This feature
enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to
start when in 4L without having to press the clutch pedal.
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Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is
recommended to preserve brakes when driving down
steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time
provides better acceleration when you desire to resume
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip gears to
avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a
slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their
grip, and the vehicle could skid.
CAUTION!
•Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears at
higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and
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clutch systems, Any attempt to shift into lower gear
with clutch pedal depressed may result damage to
the clutch system. Shifting into lower gear and
releasing the clutch may result in engine damage.
•When descending a hill, be very careful to down-
shift one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the
engine which can cause engine damage, and/or
clutch damage, even if the clutch pedal is pressed. If
transfer case is in low range the vehicle speeds to
cause engine and clutch damage are significantly
lower.
•Failure to follow the maximum recommended
downshifting speeds may cause the engine damage
and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal is
pressed.
•Descending a hill in low range with clutch pedal
depressed could result in clutch damage
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