2005 JEEP WRANGLER check transmission fluid

JUMP STARTING
WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing, do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or
fabrics. Do not lean over a battery when connecting
jumper cables or allow cable clamps to touch each
other. Keep open flames or sparks away from battery
vent holes. Always wear eye protection when work-
ing with batteries. Do not use a booster battery or
any other booster source that has a greater than
12–volt system, i.e. do not use a 24–volt power
source.
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12–volt battery. If it
becomes necessary to use a booster battery, with jumper
cables, to start the vehicle’s engine because it’s battery is
discharged, the following procedure should be followed:Set the parking brake, place an automatic transmission in
P (Park) (or N (Neutral) for a manual transmission). Turn
off lights, heater, and other electrical loads. Observe
charge indicator in the battery. If indicator is light or
yellow, replace the battery.
CAUTION!
Use the “Jump Starting” procedure only when the
charge indicator is dark in the center. Do not attempt
jump starting when the battery charge indicator is
bright or yellow. If the charge indicator is dark and
has a green dot in the center, failure to start is not
due to a discharged battery and the cranking system
should be checked.
242 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............262
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............263
▫Driveline And Steering Component
Lubrication..........................264
▫Body Lubrication.....................264
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................265
▫Windshield Washers...................265
▫Exhaust System......................266
▫Cooling System.......................266
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......271
▫Brake System........................272
▫Automatic Transmission................274
▫Hydraulic Clutch Fluid — Manual
Transmission........................276▫Manual Transmission..................276
▫Transfer Case........................277
▫Front/Rear Axle Fluid..................278
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................279

Fuse Panel...........................286
▫Interior Fuses........................286
▫Underhood Fuses
(Power Distribution Center)..............288

Vehicle Storage........................290

Replacement Bulbs — If Equipped...........290

Bulb Replacement......................291
▫Head Light..........................291
▫Front Park/Turn Signal.................292
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should be checked when pads are replaced. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup
may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid, refer
to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
for correct fluid type.
WARNING!
•Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point or unidentified as to specification,
may result in sudden brake failure during hard
prolonged braking. You could have an accident.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. Do
not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake
fluid as seal damage will result.
Automatic Transmission
Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only manufacturer’s recommended transmis-
sion fluid, refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. It is important that
the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed
level using the recommended fluid.
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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid will result in
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts for correct fluid type.
Fluid Level Check — 42RLE
This fluid level should be checked when the engine is
fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is
heated to its normal operating temperature. Operation of
the transmission with an improper fluid level will greatly
reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid.To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly,
the following procedure must be used:
1. The vehicle must be on level ground.
2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a
minimum of 60 seconds.
3. Fully apply parking brake.
4. Apply the brakes and shift the transmission momen-
tarily into each gear position ending in P (Park).
5. The fluidMUSTbe checked with the transmission in
P (Park) to be sure that the fluid level is accurate.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated.
Remove dipstick and note reading.
At normal operating temperature (approximately 180° F
(82° C), the fluid level is correct if it is in the HOT region
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(cross-hatched area) on the oil level indicator. The fluid
level indicator should be in the COLD region at 70° F (21°
C) fluid temperature.
If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid to bring to the
proper level. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants
and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
Fluid is added through the dipstick tube.
NOTE:To prevent dirt and water from entering the
transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make
certain that the dipstick cap is properly reseated.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives to the transmission. The only
exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in
detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers
should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid — Manual Transmission
The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance free
system. In the event of leakage or other malfunction, the
system must be replaced.
Manual Transmission
Selection of Lubricant
Use only manufacturer’s recommended manual trans-
mission fluid, refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants,
and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid
level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a
point not more than 3/16” (4.76 mm) below the bottom of
the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
276 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Inspect manual transmission fluid level — if
equipped.
•After completion of off-road operation, the underside
of the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected. Exam-
ine threaded fasteners for looseness.
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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
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 174
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................... 167Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 295
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 200
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
Special Additives...................... 276
Torque Converter...................... 190
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet.................. 69
Auxiliary Power Outlet.................... 69
Battery............................... 261
Emergency Starting..................... 242
332 INDEX

Voltmeter............................ 143
Belts, Drive............................ 257
Belts, Seat.............................. 20
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 264
B-Pillar Location........................ 211
Brake System........................... 272
Anti-Lock........................... 200
Hoses.............................. 272
Master Cylinder....................... 273
Parking............................. 196
Warning Light........................ 147
Brakes............................... 198
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 185
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 44
Bulb Replacement.....................290,291
Calibration, Compass...................... 52
Capacities, Fluid........................ 295Caps, 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
CD Changer........................... 154
CD Player....................150,152,156,159
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
INDEX 333
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