2005 JEEP WRANGLER instrument panel

▫Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights...........................62
▫Lights-On Reminder....................63
▫Headlight Dimmer Switch................63
▫Passing Light.........................63
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped............63
▫Turn Signals..........................63
▫Daytime Running Lights — Canada Only.....64

Windshield Wipers And Washers.............64
▫Intermittent Wiper System................64
▫Windshield Wiper Operation..............65
▫Windshield Washers....................65
▫Mist Feature..........................65
Tilt Steering Column.....................66

Electronic Speed Control...................66
▫To Activate...........................67
▫To Set At A Desired Speed................67
▫To Deactivate.........................67
▫To Resume Speed......................67
▫To Vary The Speed Setting................68
▫To Accelerate For Passing................68

Electrical Power Outlet....................69
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off........70

Cup Holders...........................70

Storage...............................71
▫Glove Compartment....................71
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To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
radiator support and place it in the retaining clip. Lower
the hood slowly, then let it drop the last few inches.
Secure both of the hood latches.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the muti-function control lever fully
upward.
The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or
a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.
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Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.
Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and
Headlights
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking lights and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the muti-function control
lever up or down.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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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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