2006 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car. All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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About Your Brakes....................... 203
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............151,205
Add-A-Trunk ........................... 74
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 141
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 278
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 280
Air Conditioning ........................ 174
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 175
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 177
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 281
Air Filter .............................. 278
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 222
Airbag ................................ 27
Airbag Deployment ....................... 32
Airbag Light ......................... 34,149
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 33
Alignment and Balance ................... 227
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 171 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
................ 314
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 205
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 151
Appearance Care ........................ 297
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 52
Automatic Transmission ................188,292
Adding Fluid ......................... 294
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 292
Fluid Level Check ...................... 293
Fluid Type ........................... 292
Gear Ranges .......................... 189
Shifting ............................. 188
Special Additives ...................... 294
Torque Converter ...................... 194
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ....... 71
Auxiliary Power Outlet .................... 71
Axle Lock ............................. 199
Battery ............................... 278
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Emergency Starting..................... 258
Voltmeter ............................ 147
Belts, Drive ............................ 275
Belts, Seat .............................. 20
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 282
B-Pillar Location ........................ 217
Brake System ........................... 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 205
Hoses .............................. 290
Master Cylinder ....................... 291
Parking ............................. 200
Warning Light ........................ 151
Brakes ............................... 203
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 189
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 44
Bulb Replacement ..................... 309,310
Calibration, Compass ...................... 54
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 314 Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ 233
Power Steering ........................ 281
Car Washes ............................ 298
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 232
Carpeting ............................. 301
Catalytic Converter ...................... 275
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 45
CD (Compact Disc) Changer ................ 158
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........154,157,160,163
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 171
Cellular Phone .......................... 172
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 313
Chains, Tire ............................ 228
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 254
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 214
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............149,269
Child Restraint ...................... 34,39,42
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............38,39
Climate Control ......................... 172
Clock ................................ 152
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System ........182,187
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 171
Compass .............................. 52
Compass Calibration ...................... 54
Compass Variance ........................ 55
Console ............................... 74
Console, Floor ........................... 74
Contract, Service ........................ 342
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 275
Cooling System ......................... 284
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 286
Coolant Capacity ...................... 314
Coolant Level ......................... 288
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 287
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 285
Inspection ........................... 284 Points to Remember
.................... 288
Pressure Cap ......................... 287
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........285,314
Temperature Gauge ..................... 149
Corrosion Protection ..................... 297
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 277
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ............... 69
Cruise Light ........................... 147
Cup Holder ............................ 72
Customer Assistance ..................... 340
Daytime Running Lights ................... 66
Dealer Service .......................... 270
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 139
Defroster, Windshield .................. 174,177
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 67
Deploying, Airbag ........................ 32
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 268
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................. 65
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Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 271
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 261
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 274
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 287
Door Locks ............................. 19
Doors ................................. 18
Drive Belts ............................ 275
Driving ............................... 208
Off-Pavement ......................... 209
Off-Road ............................ 209
Dual Top .............................. 75
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ....... 71
Electrical Power Outlets .................... 71
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... 69
Emergency Brake ........................ 200 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light .................... 151
Coolant Temperature Gauge .............. 149
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ............... 149
Jacking ............................. 254
Jump Starting ......................... 258
Emission Control System Maintenance ......269,318
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 278
Block Heater ......................... 184
Break-In Recommendations ................ 44
Compartment ......................... 267
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 45,232
Fails to Start .......................... 183
Flooded, Starting ...................... 183
Fuel Requirements .................. 229,314
Jump Starting ......................... 258
Oil .............................. 271,314
Oil Disposal .......................... 274
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Oil Filter............................ 274
Oil Pressure Gauge ..................... 149
Oil Selection .......................... 314
Overheating .......................... 253
Starting ............................. 182
Temperature Gauge ..................... 149
Timing Belt .......................... 277
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 274
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 274
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 17
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 45,232
Exhaust System ......................... 283
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 26
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 298
Fabric Care ......................... 300,302
Fabric Top ............................. 302
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 278 Engine Fuel
.......................... 278
Engine Oil ........................... 274
Finish Care ............................ 298
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 252
Turn Signal ..................... 147,311,313
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 183
Fluid Capacities ......................... 314
Fluid Level Checks ...................... 296
Automatic Transmission ................. 292
Engine Oil ........................... 271
Manual Transmission ................... 294
Power Steering ........................ 281
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 315
Fog Light Service ........................ 311
Fog Lights ........................... 66,311
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 59
Folding Windshield ...................... 132
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 194
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