2008 JEEP WRANGLER lights

▫To Raise The Rear Seat ..................94
 To Open And Close The Hood ..............94
 Lights ................................95
▫ Interior Lights ........................95
▫ Multifunction Control Lever ...............97
▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights,
And Headlights .......................97
▫ Lights-On Reminder ....................98
▫ Headlight Dimmer Switch ................98
▫ Passing Light .........................99
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ............99
▫ Turn Signals ..........................99
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ......99
Windshield Wipers And Washers ............100
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............100
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............100
▫ Windshield Washers ...................101
▫ Mist Feature .........................101
 Tilt Steering Column ....................101
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......102
▫ To Activate ..........................102
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...............103
▫ To Deactivate ........................103
▫ To Resume Speed .....................103
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............103
▫ Manual Transmission ..................104
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Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the
hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and top of
grille, and push handle to the side to raise hood. You may
have to push down slightly on the hood before pushing
the handle. Insert the support rod into the slot on the
hood panel.
To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood
panel and place it in the retaining clip. Lower the hood
slowly. Secure both of the hood latches.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead light will come on when a door is opened.
It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the multifunction 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.
Cargo Lamp
The courtesy and dome lights will turn on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating
wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the
upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed on the RKE key fob.
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Also, the rear cargo lamp may be turned on by pressing
the lens. Press the lens again to turn it off.When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF
detent will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is
also known as the
Partymode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.
Cargo Lamp
Rear Cargo Lamp (Four-Door Models)
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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.
Multifunction Control Lever
The multifunction control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals. The lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.
Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and
Headlights
Turn the end of the multifunction control lever to the first
detent for parking lights and instrument panel lights.
Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.
Multifunction Control Lever
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NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process. To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multifunction 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 remain illuminated 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
Push the multifunction control lever away from you to
switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever to-
wards you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Headlight Switch
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Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction 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.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is located on the multi-
function control lever. To activate the front fog
lights, turn on the parking or low beam headlights
and pull out the end of the lever.
NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking
lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction control lever up or down, and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash, to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective or there may be a circuit failure.
NOTE: A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 1 mi (2 km).
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the
vehicle has been driven approximately 3 ft (1 m). They
will turn off when the vehicle is turned off or when the
headlights are switched on.
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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
WARNING!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine
starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
• After the use of high-power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Cupholders
The front cupholders are located in the center console.
NOTE: The front cupholder insert is removable for
cleaning.
Front Cupholders
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
Your vehicle is equipped with the instrument cluster
described on the following pages.
1. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank.
NOTE:When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the
fuel gauge, voltmeter, oil pressure and temperature
gauges may not show accurate readings. When the
engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to ON to
obtain accurate readings.
2. Charging System Warning Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on for three
seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. If the light
comes back on immediately or comes on while driving, it
means that there is a problem with the charging system
or the battery is low. Also, a chime will sound if the light
comes back on. See your authorized dealer immediately. 3. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light shows when the front fog lights are on.
4. Low Fuel Warning Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.8 gal
(10.6L) this light will turn on and a single chime
will sound.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped Indicates when the front axle lock has been
activated.
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