odometer JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 2008 Owners Manual

The park lamps will remain illuminated to indicate that
the vehicle has remote started and the engine is running.
The lamps will turn off when the ignition is turned to
RUN or the remote start is cancelled.
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the key fob. Then, prior to the end of
the 15 minute cycle, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON position, otherwise the
engine will cancel remote start and automatically turn
off.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
•Any engine warning lamps come on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pressed
•The transmission is moved out of PARK
The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated
but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After
either of these conditions, or if the Security Alarm is
alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle
must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition
and moving it to the RUN position, then back to LOCK.
DOORS
The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the
odometer area will display the word “door” as an
indication of a door ajar or not completely closed. When
the vehicle is not moving and the door is ajar or not
completely closed, the VF display will show the word
“door.”
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down in certain open or partially open posi-
tions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized
by adjusting window opening.
REAR SWING GATE
The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the
odometer area displays the word “gATE” as an indica-
tion of when the swing gate is not completely closed.
When the vehicle is not moving, and the swing gate is not
completely closed, the VF display will show the word
“gATE.”If any other active warnings are present, they will be
shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle.
If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur if
the rear swing gate is open (one chime for each complete
display cycle). After this, the VF display will continue to
sequence only (no chimes).
If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings
are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to
only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage.
The swing gate can be unlocked by using the key, remote
keyless entry (RKE) key fob, or by activating the power
door lock switches located on the front doors.
To open the swing gate, press the button on the gate
handle.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

21. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B will
appear when in the trip odometer mode. Press and hold
the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0
miles or kilometers. The odometer must be in trip mode
to reset.
22. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
gear selection.
23. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale LightEach tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.

U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so the correct mileage can be
determined.
Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as
“door” (indicates that a door(s) may be ajar), “gATE” (if
the swing gate is open or ajar), “gASCAP” (which
indicates that your gas cap is possibly loose or damaged),
CHANgE OIL” (indicates that the engine oil should be
changed), “ESPOFF” (indicates that ESP is turned off),
and “noFUSE” (indicates that the Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) fuse is removed from the Integrated Power Mod-
ule), will display in the odometer.Change Oil Message
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “CHANgE OIL” message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument
cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
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ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement
cap is the correct one for this vehicle.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message (gASCAP)
After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose,
improperly installed, or damaged. If the system detects a
malfunction, the “gASCAP” message will display in the
odometer display. Tighten the gas cap until aclicking
sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is
properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to
turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message
will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This
might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected
twice in a row, the system will turn on the Malfunction
Indicator Light. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improp-
erly installed, or damaged. A “gASCAP” message will be
displayed in the odometer. Tighten the gas cap until a
clickingsound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset
button to turn the message off. If the problem persists,
the message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob-
lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the
“Malfunction Indicator Light.” Resolving the problem
will turn the “Malfunction Indicator Light.” off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 337
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 209
Fuel ................................ 206
Odometer ............................ 211
Speedometer ......................... 206
Tachometer .......................... 209
Gear Ranges ........................ 276,281
General Information .................... 17,335
Glass Cleaning .......................... 410
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............342,345
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............342,345
GVWR ............................... 342
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ........85,250,251
Hard Drive (HDD) ....................... 250
HardTop ............................. 125
Hard Top, Modular ...................... 125
Hard Top Removal ....................... 129 Hazard Warning Flasher
................... 364
Head Restraints .......................... 89
Head Rests ............................. 89
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 420
Dimmer Switch ........................ 98
Replacing ............................ 420
Switch ............................... 97
Heater ............................... 259
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 275
High Beam Indicator ..................... 207
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 348
Holder, Cup ........................... 117
Hood Release ........................... 94
Hoses ............................. 399,400
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 403
Ignition ............................... 12
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Trip Computer.......................... 215
Trip Odometer .......................... 211
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 210
Turn Signals .................... 99,207,421,422
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ...........85,250
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 442
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port .............. 250
Upholstery Care ........................ 409
USB Port .............................. 250
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 399
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 342
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 8
Vehicle Loading ...................... 318,342
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ....................... 266,419
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 384 Warning Flasher, Hazard
.................. 364
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 206
Warning, Roll Over ........................ 5
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 8
Warranty Information ..................... 440
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 198
Washers, Windshield ..................... 393
Waxing and Polishing ..................... 407
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 328
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 409
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 409
Wheel Mounting ........................ 370
Wind Buffeting .......................... 38
Window Fogging ........................ 265
Windows .............................. 36
Power ............................... 36
Windshield, Folding ...................... 191
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