2005 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY
Rear Window Defogger
To turn the rear window defogger on, press the
rocker switch. If you press the switch a second
time, you will turn the defogger off. A light on the rocker
switch will indicate the defogger is on.The defogger will automatically turn off after about ten
minutes. For five more minutes of operation, depress the
top of the switch to turn the defogger on again. To
prevent excessive battery drain use the defogger only
when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Use care when washing the inside of the rear win-
dow to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all
objects a safe distance from the window to prevent
damaging the heating elements.
Rear Defroster Switch
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
To utilize the rear wiper, press the switch to the
first detent. To activate the rear washer, depress the
switch to the second detent. The washer will
continue to spray as long as the switch is held. The switch
will return to the wiper mode when released. To turn the
rear wiper off, lift the bottom of the switch.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Interior Controls.......141

Instrument Cluster......................142

Instrument Cluster Description.............143

Electronic Digital Clock..................148
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................148

Radio General Information................149
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................149
▫Two Types Of Signals..................149
▫Electrical Disturbances..................149▫AM Reception.......................149
▫FM Reception........................149

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls........150
▫Radio Operation......................150
▫CD Player Operation...................152
▫CD Changer Control Capability — If
Equipped...........................154

Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
6 - Disc CD Changer....................1564

▫Radio Operation......................156
▫CD Player Operation...................159

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............163
▫System Activation.....................164
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................164
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And
RBK Radios.........................165
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,
RB1 And RBQ Radios..................165
▫Selecting a Channel....................165
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......166
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................166▫PTY ButtonScan.....................166
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................166
▫Satellite Antenna......................167
▫Reception Quality.....................167

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......167

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............168

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........169

Climate Controls.......................169
▫Heater Only — If Equipped..............169
▫Air Conditioning — If Equipped..........171
▫Operating Tips.......................174
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INTERIOR CONTROLS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
Your vehicle is equipped with the instrument cluster
described on the following pages.
1. Voltmeter
Indicates available battery voltage and charging
system operation. The lower red zone indicates
that battery charge may be too low to start the engine.
With the engine running, the normal operating range is
between 11 and 15 volts. Prolonged gauge readings
between 8-11 (undercharge) or above 15 (overcharge)
indicate possible malfunction of generator, voltage regu-
lator or battery. See your dealer if such indications occur.
2. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light shows when the front fog lights are on.
3. Cruise Indicator Light
This light shows when the electronic speed
control system is turned on.4. Sentry Key Indicator Light — If Equipped
Refer to “Sentry Key Immobilizer System” in
Section 2 of this manual.
5. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM).
CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur.
6. Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals
when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone will
chime if the turn signals are left on for more than 1 mile
(2 km).
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7. High Beam Indicator Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low.
If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or
parklights are left on, the “High Beam Indicator Light”
will flash and a chime will sound.
8. Seat Belt Indicator Light
A warning chime and an indicator light will alert
you to buckle the seat belts. When the belt is
buckled, the chime will stop, but the light will stay
on until it times out (about 6 seconds).
9. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.10. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped
Indicates when the front axle lock has been
activated.
11. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped
Indicates when the rear axle lock has been
activated.
12. 4WD Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to-
gether forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. (See page 190 for more infor-
mation.)
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