2000 JEEP WRANGLER maintenance

2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE.............................11
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE..............................47
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...................................139
5STARTING AND OPERATING.................................................175
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES..............................................235
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...............................................245
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES..................................................299
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE.........................................321
10INDEX....................................................................331
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Airbag Warning Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your
protection in an collision. While the airbag system is
designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following
occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system
immediately.
•The “Airbag Warning Light” does not come on or
flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition
switch is first turned on.
•The “Airbag Warning Light” remains on or flickers
after the 6 to 8 second interval.
•The “Airbag Warning Light” flickers or comes on and
remains on while driving.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33

Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.

The air cleaner can provide protection in the case of
engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner
unless it is necessary for repair or maintenance.
Make sure that no one is near the engine compart-
ment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner
removed. Failure to do so can result in serious
personal injury.Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands
after handling the battery.

Adding Engine Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved antifreeze/
coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This
antifreeze/coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000
miles before replacement. To prevent reducing this ex-
tended maintenance period, it is important that you use
the same antifreeze/coolant throughout the life of your
vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
antifreeze/coolant.
When adding antifreeze/coolant, a minimum solution of
50% recommended Mopar Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology), or equivalent, in water should be used. Use
higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures
below -34°F (-37°C) are anticipated.
268 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE