2005 Jeep Wrangler Owners Manual

30,000
(48 000)

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. Lubricate the steering linkage joints and outer tie rod ends. Inspect the brake linings.

SCHEDULE “A” 315

36,000
(58 000)

42,000
(67 000)

48,000
(77 000)

54, 000
(86 000)

[36]

[42]

[48]

[54]

M

316 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec- essary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary.〫 Replace the ignition cables (2.4L Only). Replace the spark plugs. Lubricate the steering linkage joints and outer tie rod ends. Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re- quired if belt was previously replaced.

60,000
(96 000)

66,000
(106 000)

72,000
(115 000)

78,000
(125 000)

[66]

[60]

[78]

[72]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 60
months, if not done at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Inspect transfer case fluid.

60,000
(96 000)

[60]

SCHEDULE “A” 317

66,000
(106 000)

[66]

72,000
(115 000)

[72]

78,000
(125 000)

[78]

M

318 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec- essary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary.〫 Replace the spark plugs. Lubricate the steering linkage joints and outer tie rod ends. Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re- quired if previously replaced. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not done at 60 months. Inspect the transfer case fluid.

84,000
(134 000)

90,000
(144 000)

96,000
(154 000)

[96]

[84]

[90]

102, 000
(163 000)

[102]

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary. Replace the ignition cables (2.4L Only). Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary.〫 Replace the spark plugs. Lubricate the steering linkage joints and outer tie rod ends. Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the timing belt (2.4L Only).〫 Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre- viously replaced. Drain and refill the transfer case fluid.

SCHEDULE “A” 319

108,000
(173 000)

[108]

114,000
(182 000)

[114]

120,000
(192 000)

[120]

320 SCHEDULE “A”

Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts.

108,000
(173 000)

[108]

114,000
(182 000)

[114]

120,000
(192 000)

[120]

〫 This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

322 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know.

Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items, and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap- pointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained

technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you

may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.

Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following information: • Owner’s name and address • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) • Dealership name

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 323

• Vehicle identification number • Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 992-1997
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone —(800) 465–2001
In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F. In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240
Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240

324 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be- hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you

purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about your service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service Contract, and you require service after your manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to your contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents.

We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 325

WARRANTY INFORMATION See your manufacturer’s Warranty Information Booklet for information on warranty coverage and transfer of warranty.

326 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

U.S. ONLY

MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, and the manufacturer.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 327

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash- ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9.

328 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals. (No P.O. Boxes). • Service Manuals.

These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams and charts.

• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals.

Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment.

• Owner’s Manuals.

These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 329

Call Toll Free at 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com or www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals

INDEX

10

332 INDEX

About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,200
Add-A-Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 260
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
. . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,145
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184,274
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Auxiliary Electrical Outlet Auxiliary Power Outlet

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Hoses Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Brakes Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 44
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290,291

Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295

INDEX 333

Caps, Filler

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 167
Catalytic Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,152,156,159
CD Player CD Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Check Engine Light

(Malfunction Indicator Light)

. . . . . . . . . . . 145,251

10

334 INDEX

Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,38,41
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,38
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System . . . . . . . . 178,183
Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Converter, Catalytic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Drain, Flush, and Refill

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Selection of Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267,295
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . 260
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cup Holder Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171,173
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Deploying, Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

Dimmer Switch, Headlight Dipsticks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Emergency, In Case of

Oil (Engine)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Disposal

Engine Oil Used Coolant

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Off-Pavement Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Dual Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

INDEX 335

Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 251,300
Engine

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Air Cleaner Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,225
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222,295
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253,295
Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

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336 INDEX

Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,225
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Exterior Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280,283
Fabric Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Filters

Air Cleaner Engine Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

Engine Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Flashers

Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143,292,294
Turn Signal Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Fluid Level Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,292
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Folding Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190,191

Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224,227
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Gauges

Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

INDEX 337

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183,185
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Glove Compartment

Hard Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Hard Top Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Headlights

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Heater

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Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271,272
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238,240
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

Ignition

Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Intermittent Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Key Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Key, Sentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Keys

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Lane Change and Turn Signals Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LATCH

(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . 37,38

Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,145
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Check Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Check Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,292
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

INDEX 339

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Tail Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,143,292,294
. . . . . 143
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)

Loading Vehicle

Tires

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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(LATCH)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,38
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

Maintenance, Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Schedule ⬙A⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Schedule ⬙B⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145,251
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181,276
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Compass/Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252,327
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Octane Rating, Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Odometer Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Off-Pavement Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255,295
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256,295
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,251
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Owner’s Manual

Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Paint Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Passing Light PCV Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 211
Polishing and Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

INDEX 341

Power

Distribution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Pressure Gauge, Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,169
Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,156
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine

Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
. . . . . . . 232
. . . . . 233
Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety Tips Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 25
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,41
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Rear Seat Cushion Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Seats

INDEX 343

Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selection of Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sentry Key Replacement Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,143,292,294
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,108
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Specifications

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Speed Control Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Emergency (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Engine Block Heater Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Starting Procedures Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,290

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Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . 145
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 211
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238,240
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211,212
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229,244
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Trac-Lok Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Hitches

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274,276
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Transporting Pets Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,143,292,294

Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

INDEX 345

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Variance, Compass Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Vinyl Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Warning Lights

(Instrument Cluster Description)

. . . . . . . . . . . 143
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Waxing and Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Wheel Alignment and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Wheel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171,173

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Windshield, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,265
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Windshield Wiper Blades Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

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INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331

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CONTENTS

䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
▫ Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
䡵 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Jeep威 Wrangler and welcome to our worldwide family. This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed vehicles were not intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road or working the vehicle, don’t overload it or expect it to

overcome the laws of nature. Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in this manual. Roll Over Warning Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance, higher center of gravity, and narrower track than many passenger cars. It is capable of perform- ing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can be caused to go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity and the narrower track, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, roll over of the vehicle and serious injury or death. Because of its open-body construction, your vehicle offers less protection than closed vehicles in the event of an accident.

Roll Over Warning Label

INTRODUCTION 5

Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2
million annually. In a roll over crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seal belt. Always buckle up. Although your vehicle may be equipped with a soft top or optional hard top to give the occupants protection from the weather, these tops do not offer structural protection in the event of an accident and do not change the open-body characteristic of the vehicle. Even though your vehicle has a sport bar and side bars for some extra protection, it is a truly open vehicle-there is no structural integrated top and it has low sides and a folding wind- shield. Many of these vehicles do not have fully enclosed hard doors.

6 INTRODUCTION

Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or while intoxicated may result in loss of control, collision with other vehicles or objects, going off the road, or overturn- ing, any of which may lead to serious injury or death. Also, failure to use standard seat belts subjects the driver and passengers to a greater risk of being thrown out of an open-body vehicle than out of a closed vehicle in an accident which can result in injury or death. This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested in your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

INTRODUCTION 7

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. The detailed index, at the rear of the manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

8 INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a stamped plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside of vehicle through windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment.

Vehicle Identification Number

NOTE:

It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

INTRODUCTION 9

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
▫ Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
䡵 Sentry Key Immobilizer System — If Equipped . .14
▫ Important Note About Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
䡵 Illuminated Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .17

䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .17
▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . . . . .18
▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . .18
䡵 Doors And Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
▫ Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .25
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags . . . . . . . . . .27
▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .44
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you the number. The key code can also be obtained by the dealer from your vehicle invoice. Ignition Key Insert the key fully, then turn the switch to one of the four illustrated positions. The key can be inserted or with- drawn only in the LOCK position.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13

Ignition Key Positions

To remove the ignition key on models with an automatic transmission, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn the ignition key to LOCK, and remove the key.

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

To remove the ignition key on models with a manual transmission, depress and hold the key release button, turn the ignition key to LOCK, and remove the key.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.

CAUTION!

Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) prevents unauthorized operation of the vehicle by disabling the engine. The system will shut the engine down after 2
seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the vehicle. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an electronic chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only

Ignition Key Removal

keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle for longer than the 2 second validation time period. The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked. During normal operation, the SKIS indicator light will come on for 3 seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on, this indicates a malfunction in the electronics. If the bulb begins to flash immediately after the ignition switch is turned on, this indicates that an invalid key is being used to start the vehicle. Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut down after 2 seconds of running. Keep in mind that a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition for that vehicle.

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If the SKIS indicator light comes on during normal vehicle operation (it has been running for longer than 10
seconds) a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key-related (Transponder) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Also, cell phones, pagers, or other RF electron- ics will not cause interference with this system.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Important Note About Service A four digit PIN number is needed to service the Sentry Key Immobilizer System. This number can be obtained from your authorized dealer. However, this number can also be found on your customer invoice that you were given upon receipt of your vehicle. Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure

consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer. Customer Key Programming

You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime

will sound and the SKIS indicator light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10
seconds, a single chime will sound. The SKIS indicator light will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off. The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this process to program up to a total of 8 keys. General Information The Sentry Key Immobilizer System complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17

2. This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED The interior lights will come on when you open any door. The lights will remain on after all of the doors are closed, and then fade to off or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned on.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre- vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will lock.

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2
revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the engine and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel slightly in both directions until the lock engages. To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock. If you turned the wheel to the right to engage NOTE: the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.

DOORS AND LOCKS

NOTE: The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle is used to lock or unlock the doors, tailgate, and console storage. To unlock doors and tailgate insert the key and turn. Once unlocked, the tailgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the tailgate, lift the latch release and swing open the tailgate. Door Locks Doors on both hard-top and soft-top models are equipped with a rocker-type interior door lock. To lock a door when leaving your vehicle, press to the “Lock” position and close the door.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19

WARNING!

• For personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, and front airbags for both the driver and front passenger. If

Door Lock Knob

20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts can also be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer injuries, including fatalities, if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries. Lap/Shoulder Belts The outboard front and rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under

normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.

WARNING!

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat using

a seat belt properly.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21

WARNING!

• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc- tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.

22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.

Latch Plate

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

WARNING!

• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal inju- ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increas- ing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that the strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

Latch Plate To Buckle

24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt cannot do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you cannot straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.

Removing Slack From Belt

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WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage near your outside shoulder and slide it up or down to reach the position that serves you best.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.

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Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and stow the seat belt extender when not needed.

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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it.

Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags

Front Airbag Components

This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is

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mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove com- partment. The words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.

WARNING!

Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured be- cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.

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Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru- ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Infants in rear-facing child restraints (designed for chil- dren up to 20 lbs (9 kg) and at least one year old) should

NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passen- ger front airbag, unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (Refer to “Child Restraint” in this section.) should be secured in the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. Refer to “Child Restraint” in this section.

You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate.

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WARNING!

• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- ment panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module (ACM) • Airbag Warning Light

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• Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Steering Wheel And Column • Instrument Panel • Crash Sensor • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolsters How The Airbag System Works • The Airbag Control Module (ACM) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. • The ACM will not detect side, roll over, or rear

impacts.

• The ACM also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON position. These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster, the instru- ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the ignition key is in the OFF or ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. • Also, the ACM turns on the “Airbag Warning Light” in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously. If the ACM detects a malfunction, the “Airbag Warning Light” will illuminate for a minimum of 12 seconds and will remain illuminated as long as the malfunction exists.

WARNING!

Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and in the instrument panel. When the ACM detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the airbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and

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front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented through the airbag material towards the instrument panel. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position the driver and front passenger’s for the best interaction with the front airbag.

If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the impact sensors detect a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then to immediately deflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system.

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If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymna- sium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,

rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.

WARNING!

Deployed airbags cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags replaced by an autho- rized dealer as soon as possible.

Maintaining Your Airbag System

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