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2012 OWNER'S MANUAL Wrangler Includes Wrangler Unlimited
2012 OWNER'S MANUAL Wrangler Includes Wrangler Unlimited
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured. Your perceptions are less sharp, your judgment is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC Ride with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are slower, and your reflexes are not on this...
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured. Your perceptions are less sharp, your judgment is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Copyright © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC Ride with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are slower, and your reflexes are not on this...
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SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...11 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...91 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...263 STARTING AND OPERATING ...367 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...563 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...581 INDEX ...591 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...11 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...91 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...263 STARTING AND OPERATING ...367 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...563 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...581 INDEX ...591 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ Introduction ...4 Ⅵ Warnings And Cautions ...8 Ⅵ Rollover Warning ...5 Ⅵ Vehicle Identification Number ...8 Ⅵ How To Use This Manual ...6 Ⅵ Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...9 1
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Ⅵ Introduction ...4 Ⅵ Warnings And Cautions ...8 Ⅵ Rollover Warning ...5 Ⅵ Vehicle Identification Number ...8 Ⅵ How To Use This Manual ...6 Ⅵ Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...9 1
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The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for on-road use in other vehicles of this type, failure to "On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips" in this vehicle, read the Owner's read these publications carefully. handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will help particularly those used for a four-wheel drive vehicle. Refer to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of physics. Following the instrucManual. sion, and transfer case shifting. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take the time to...
The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for on-road use in other vehicles of this type, failure to "On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips" in this vehicle, read the Owner's read these publications carefully. handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will help particularly those used for a four-wheel drive vehicle. Refer to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of physics. Following the instrucManual. sion, and transfer case shifting. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take the time to...
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dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about your authorized injury. unsafe driving actions that your satisfaction. Failure to operate this vehicle is capable of performing better in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can cause loss of control. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of gravity than many passenger cars. It is out of control it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and...
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about your authorized injury. unsafe driving actions that your satisfaction. Failure to operate this vehicle is capable of performing better in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can cause loss of control. ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of gravity than many passenger cars. It is out of control it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and...
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle or throughout this Owner's Manual contains a complete listing of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle's equipment. Consult the following table for a description of all subjects. 6 INTRODUCTION Failure to determine which section contains the ...
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle or throughout this Owner's Manual contains a complete listing of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle's equipment. Consult the following table for a description of all subjects. 6 INTRODUCTION Failure to determine which section contains the ...
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INTRODUCTION 7
INTRODUCTION 7
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8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner's Manual contains WARNINGS against procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate. It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures that could result in damage to a window on the right side of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears underbody...
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner's Manual contains WARNINGS against procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate. It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures that could result in damage to a window on the right side of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears underbody...
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Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. 1 INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. 1 INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING!
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If Equipped ...21 ▫ Replacement Keys ...17 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...17 ▫ General Information ...18 Ⅵ Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped ...19 ▫ Rearming The System ...19 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate ...21 ▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Press ...22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate ...23 ▫ Sound Horn On Lock ...23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...23 If Equipped ...20 Ⅵ Sentry Key ...16 Ⅵ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ A Word About Your Keys ......
If Equipped ...21 ▫ Replacement Keys ...17 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...17 ▫ General Information ...18 Ⅵ Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped ...19 ▫ Rearming The System ...19 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate ...21 ▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Press ...22 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate ...23 ▫ Sound Horn On Lock ...23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...23 If Equipped ...20 Ⅵ Sentry Key ...16 Ⅵ Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Ⅵ A Word About Your Keys ......
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock ...24 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...25 ▫ General Information ...25 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...25 Ⅵ Remote Starting System - If Equipped ...30 Ⅵ Rear Swing Gate ...42 ▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation - Four-Door Models Only ...51 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ...52 If Equipped ...36 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System - If Ⅵ Occupant Restraints ...43 Equipped ...30 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...46 ▫ ...
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock ...24 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...25 ▫ General Information ...25 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...25 Ⅵ Remote Starting System - If Equipped ...30 Ⅵ Rear Swing Gate ...42 ▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation - Four-Door Models Only ...51 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ...52 If Equipped ...36 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System - If Ⅵ Occupant Restraints ...43 Equipped ...30 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...46 ▫ ...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ...53 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ...54 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) - If Equipped ...54 ▫ Energy Management Feature ...55 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...56 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) ...56 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...57 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...58 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags ...58 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ...63 ▫ Event Data Recorder (...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ...53 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ...54 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) - If Equipped ...54 ▫ Energy Management Feature ...55 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...56 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) ...56 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...57 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...58 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags ...58 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ...63 ▫ Event Data Recorder (...
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If you the number. The key code can also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your authorized dealer to give you received your keys without the bag, ask your vehicle invoice. Ignition Switch Positions 1 - START 3. Turn the ignition key to the ACC (ACCESSORY) position. ON/RUN 4 - LOCK 2 - 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in PARK (if equipped with the key code number on it. Place the shift lever in a plastic bag with an automatic transmission). 2. Ignition Key Removal 1. Push the ...
If you the number. The key code can also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your authorized dealer to give you received your keys without the bag, ask your vehicle invoice. Ignition Switch Positions 1 - START 3. Turn the ignition key to the ACC (ACCESSORY) position. ON/RUN 4 - LOCK 2 - 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in PARK (if equipped with the key code number on it. Place the shift lever in a plastic bag with an automatic transmission). 2. Ignition Key Removal 1. Push the ...
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is placed in hot weather. Always remove the key from the ignition. NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. Children should be warned not to remove the key. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. 2 CAUTION! THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING ...
Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is placed in hot weather. Always remove the key from the ignition. NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. Children should be warned not to remove the key. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. 2 CAUTION! THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING ...
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If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that are programmed to the vehicle can be used an invalid key to try to start the engine. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is a fault in the engine being shut off in vehicle starting systems. Use of whether the vehicle is a problem with some after the bulb check, it is cut to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. The system will result in the electronics. Either of these systems may result in two seconds if someone used to be ...
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that are programmed to the vehicle can be used an invalid key to try to start the engine. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is a fault in the engine being shut off in vehicle starting systems. Use of whether the vehicle is a problem with some after the bulb check, it is cut to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. The system will result in the electronics. Either of these systems may result in two seconds if someone used to be ...
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This number is provided 2. Then, turn required for at an authorized first key. 2 Customer Key Programming CAUTION! At the time of purchase, the original owner is three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Du- NOTE: Only keys that has never been programmed. If you have dealer or by performing the Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle following the customer key programming been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) tended. the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for authorized dealer ...
This number is provided 2. Then, turn required for at an authorized first key. 2 Customer Key Programming CAUTION! At the time of purchase, the original owner is three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Du- NOTE: Only keys that has never been programmed. If you have dealer or by performing the Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle following the customer key programming been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) tended. the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for authorized dealer ...
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starting your authorized dealer for three seconds and The Sentry Key system complies with RSS-210 of service to be Turn the ignition switch to have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your vehicle. All vehicle keys must then be In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will prevent the lost , see your authorized dealer to the ON/RUN position within 15 seconds. authorized dealer at the time of Industry Canada. Operation is The new Sentry Key is lost key from the system's memory. This will stop flashing. Turn the ignition switch to flash. After...
starting your authorized dealer for three seconds and The Sentry Key system complies with RSS-210 of service to be Turn the ignition switch to have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your vehicle. All vehicle keys must then be In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will prevent the lost , see your authorized dealer to the ON/RUN position within 15 seconds. authorized dealer at the time of Industry Canada. Operation is The new Sentry Key is lost key from the system's memory. This will stop flashing. Turn the ignition switch to flash. After...
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In case one should go off in the future, you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate, or when you will flash at a slower rate to indicate the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is taken to deactivate it , the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off all the doors are quite different. Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm, and no action is armed, interior switches for three minutes. During this 16-second arming period, opening any door or the swing gate will rearm itself. THINGS TO KNOW ...
In case one should go off in the future, you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate, or when you will flash at a slower rate to indicate the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is taken to deactivate it , the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off all the doors are quite different. Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm, and no action is armed, interior switches for three minutes. During this 16-second arming period, opening any door or the swing gate will rearm itself. THINGS TO KNOW ...
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If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed (after approximately 30 seconds or they will not unlock the doors. If you remain in your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm. If this occurs, press the UNLOCK button on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door. ILLUMINATED ENTRY - Check the vehicle for tampering. The door will be locked but the Vehicle Security Alarm will ...
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed (after approximately 30 seconds or they will not unlock the doors. If you remain in your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm. If this occurs, press the UNLOCK button on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door. ILLUMINATED ENTRY - Check the vehicle for tampering. The door will be locked but the Vehicle Security Alarm will ...
