2007 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the
screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade (screw driver) to pry the two halves of the
transmitter apart. Useextreme carenot to damage the
seal or internal components.
2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves
together.
NOTE:If the key fob is equipped with a screw, reinstall
and tighten the screw until snug.
DOORS
The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the
odometer area displays the word “door” as an indication
of a door ajar or door not completely closed. When the
vehicle is not moving and the door is ajar or not
completely closed, the VF display will show the word
“door.”
If any other active warnings including “GATE”, “GAS-
CAP”, “NOFUSE”, or “ESPOFF” are present, they will be
shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle.
If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur
(One chime for each complete display cycle (three cycles
total). After this, the display will continue to cycle only
(no chimes).If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings
are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to
only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage.
Front Door Removal
1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torxhead driver).
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2. Unplug wiring harness connector under instrument
panel.
3. Unhook door strap from the body hook. Be careful not
to allow door to swing fully open as mirror may damage
paint.
4. With the door open, lift the door to clear hinge pins
from their hinges, and remove door.To reinstall the door(s), perform the above steps in the
opposite order.
Rear Door Removal (4 Door Models)
1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torxhead driver).
2. Slide front seat(s) fully forward.
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3. Remove interior B-pillar trim access door at bottom of
B-pillar.
4. Unplug wiring harness connector.5. Unhook door strap from the body hook.
6. With the door open, lift the door to clear hinge pins
from their hinges, and remove door.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the above steps in the
opposite order.
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DOOR LOCKS
The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the
odometer area displays the word “door” as an indication
of a door ajar or door not completely closed. When the
vehicle is not moving and the door is ajar or not
completely closed, the VF display will show the word
“door.”
If any other active warnings including “GATE”, “GAS-
CAP”, “NOFUSE”, or “ESPOFF” are present, they will be
shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle.
If the vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur(One chime for each complete display cycle (three cycles
total). After this, the display will continue to cycle only
(no chimes).
If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings
are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to
only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage.
NOTE:The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle
is used to lock or unlock the doors, glove box, swing gate,
and console storage.
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Manual Door Locks
The front (2 Door Models) and rear doors (4 Door
Models) are equipped with a rocker-type interior door
lock. To lock a door when leaving your vehicle, press to
the “Lock” position (flush) and close the door.WARNING!
•For personal security reasons and safety in an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys
in the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Door Lock
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Power Door Locks — If Equipped
The door lock switch is located on each front door panel.
Press the switch downward to lock the doors, and
upward to unlock the doors.WARNING!
•For personal security reasons and safety in an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys
in the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Power Door Lock Switch
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WINDOWS
Power Windows — If Equipped
The power window switches are located on the instru-
ment panel center stack (below the radio). The top left
switch controls the left front window and the top right
switch controls the right front window. The lower left
switch controls the left rear passenger window (4 door
models), and the lower right switch controls the right
rear passenger window (4 door models). The switches
will continue to function for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition key has been removed, or until a door is opened.
Power Window Switches
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