2007 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

5. Install the lower windshield plates with the 6 black
round headed Torxhead screws (using a #40 Torxhead
driver) on each side of the base of the windshield.
6. Reinstall wiper arms.REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY
Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped
A rotary ring switch on the control lever (located on the
right side of the steering column), controls operation of
the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of
the switch up to the “On” position will activate the wiper.
Rotating the switch ring beyond the “On” or “Off”
position will activate the rear washer. The wash pump
will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is
engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle three times
before returning to the set position.
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If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park”
position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will
resume function at whichever position the switch is set
at.If the swing gate flip-up window is open or the swing
gate is open, connection to the rear window wiper is
interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade.
When the swing gate flip-up window or the swing gate is
closed, the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs
to be turned OFF, and then to ON to restart the rear
wiper.
NOTE: The rear swing gate will lock while the rear
wiper is operating. The gate will stay locked until the
wiper is turned off and the gate is unlocked (by key,
lock switch, or key fob).
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, and should be checked for fluid
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and oper-
ate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual
water.
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
The push-button is located on
the bottom right side of the
blower control knob. Press
this button to turn on the rear
window defroster, and the
optional electric remote con-
trol heated mirrors. An amber
light shows that the defroster
is on.The defroster will automatically turn off after about ten
minutes. For five more minutes of operation, press the
switch again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the
defroster only when the engine is operating.CAUTION!
Use care when washing the inside of the rear window
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.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel And Controls.............200
Instrument Cluster......................201
Instrument Cluster Description.............202
Compass And Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . 211
▫Control Buttons......................211
▫Trip Conditions.......................212
▫Compass Temperature Display............213
Radio General Information................216
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................216▫Two Types Of Signals..................216
▫Electrical Disturbances..................216
▫AM Reception.......................216
▫FM Reception........................217
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio
And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA Aux Jack)...................217
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......217
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....2264

▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........228
▫List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................230
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)..............................231
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 Aux Jack)............233
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......233
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play..................239
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............241
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......244
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......244
Sales Code RER — AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio
With Navigation System — If Equipped.......245▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio.....246
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................246
Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............247
▫System Activation.....................247
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................248
▫Selecting Satellite Mode (RSC Radios).......248
▫Satellite Antenna......................248
▫Reception Quality.....................248
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode......249
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................251
▫Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES) (If Equipped).............251
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CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............251
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........252
Climate Controls.......................252
▫Manual Heater Only...................252▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System — If Equipped..................254
▫Operating Tips.......................258
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
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