2006 JEEP WRANGLER ignition

Airbag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
•Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module
•Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Airbag
•Passenger Airbag
•Steering Wheel And Column
•Instrument Panel
•Crash Sensor
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Knee Impact Bolsters
How The Airbag System Works
•
The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module de-
termines if a frontal collision is severe enough to
require the airbags to inflate.
•The ORC will not detect side, roll over, or rear impacts.
•The ORC 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 ORC 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
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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.
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time-babies and children, too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-
led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
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•On hardtop models, keep the tailgate window closed
when driving your vehicle. On fabric top models, do
not drive with the rear window curtain up unless the
side curtains are also open. This will prevent carbon
monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a indicator check when the ignition switch is
first turned on. If the indicator is not lit during starting,
have it serviced. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped
The automatic day/night mirror is equipped with three
buttons: the left switch for the left LED lamp, the right
switch for the right side LED lamp and the center switch
for the compass/temperature function. Pressing the left
and right switches simultaneously for more than 5 sec-
onds will turn the auto dim function on or off. If the
feature is turned off, it will automatically turn back on
with the next ignition cycle. A green light next to the right
button will indicate when the dimming feature is acti-
vated active. The mirror also senses the backup lamp
circuit, and will automatically disable its self-dimming
feature whenever the transmission gear selector is in the
R (Reverse) position.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Compass Calibration
Automatic Calibration
Once calibrated, the compass has the ability to self-
correct for changes in magnetic field to keep the compass
accurate. This is referred to as Automatic Calibration. If
magnetic field changes are too great, the compass will
enter CAL mode on it’s own and manual calibration will
be required. To recalibrate the compass, drive the vehicle
at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to 1
12360° turns
in an area free from large metal objects or power lines.
When the compass has been calibrated, the CAL symbol
will turn off and the compass will function normally.
When the vehicle is new, the compass should initially be
verified for correct compass variance (refer to Compass
Variation Adjustment) and calibrated manually (refer to
Manual Calibration). This will ensure correct initial cali-
bration and eliminate initial erroneous compass head-
ings.
Manual Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and CAL does not appear,
you must manually put the compass into the calibration
mode. To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure
the compass variance is properly set before manually
calibrating the compass (refer to Compass Variation
Adjustment).
To put the compass into calibration mode: Turn the
ignition to the ON position. Press and hold the center
button for more than 6 seconds until CAL (calibration
mode) appears in the display. To change the display
between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass
calibration) modes. Release the button to invoke manual
calibration mode. To recalibrate the compass, drive the
vehicle at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to CAL
should display for a complete 1
12360° turns in an area
free from large metal objects or power lines. When the
compass has been calibrated, the CAL symbol will turn
off and the compass will function normally.
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To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON, and press and
hold the center button for 3 to 6 seconds. The last
variance zone number will be displayed. Each press of
the center button will select a new variance zone. When
the proper zone is selected, wait 5 seconds to resume
normal operation.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Outside Rear View Mirror
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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.
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.
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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the muti-function control
lever up or down. NOTE:
If the driver’s door is left open, and the head-
lights or parking lights are left on, the “High Beam
Indicator Light” will flash and a chime will sound.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Pull the multi-function control lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the muti-
function control lever a second time to switch the head-
lights to LOW beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward
the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn
on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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