charging JEEP WRANGLER 2016 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

The rear cargo light may be turned on by pushing the
lens. Push the lens a second time to turn the light off.When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom posi-
tion will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is
also known as the “Party” mode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.
Rear Cargo Light
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Charging System Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Charging System Warning Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the light stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s nonessential electrical devices or increase
engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is
experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an
authorized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emer-
gencies.”4
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Connecting An External USB Device
Use a connection cable to connect an external USB device
to the vehicles USB/AUX connector port which is located
in the center console.
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicles USB/MP3 control system (external USBdevice may take a few minutes to connect), the audio
device starts charging and is ready for use by pushing
radio switches, as described below.
NOTE:
If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the control system
until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the audio
device connected to the control system may charge it to
the required level.
Using This Feature
By using an external USB device to connect to the USB
port:
• The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
• The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents.
Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port
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3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, parkthe vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVEand REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear
and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel-
erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.6
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Automatic Dimming Mirror..................112
Automatic Door Locks ......................41
Automatic Headlights ..................... .169
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............353
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........419
Automatic Transmission ..............445, 632, 635
Adding Fluid ......................... .635
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................635
Fluid Change ......................... .635
Fluid Level Check ...................... .633
Fluid Type ........................ .632, 662
Special Additives ...................... .633
Autostick .............................. .451
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........185
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................185
Axle Fluid ............................. .662
Axle Lock .............................. .459
Battery ............................ .315, 609Charging System Light
...................315
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat .............................. .101
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................614
B-Pillar Location ......................... .505
Brake Assist System ...................... .484
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............481
Brake Fluid ............................ .662
Brakes ................................ .480
Brake System ........................ .480, 630
Master Cylinder ....................... .631
Parking ............................. .478
Warning Light ..................... .318, 480
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................444
Bulb Replacement ..................... .654, 656
Bulbs, Light ......................... .104, 654
Calibration, Compass .................. .341, 349
Capacities,

Fluid ......................... .659
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