2008 JEEP WRANGLER cruise control

•Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
•Impact acceleration and angle
•Seat belt status
•Brake status (service and parking brakes)
•Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
•Engine control status (including engine speed)
•Transmission gear selection
•Cruise control status
•Traction/stability control status
•Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) status
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all
times — 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.
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat
for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your
child.
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator
operation at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The
speed control lever is located on the right side of the
steering wheel.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
OFF, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned OFF when not in use.
Speed Control Switches
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

15. Tachometer
This light indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM).
CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur.
16. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime
will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the
engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out.
17. Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light — If
Equipped
Refer to “Sentry Key Immobilizer System” or “Vehicle
Security Alarm” in Section 2 of this manual. 18. Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. The red
zone to the far right indicates possible overheat-
ing. Seek your authorized dealer immediately if
the gauge operates in the red zone. On U.S. vehicles, the
temperature is indicated in degrees fahrenheit; and on
Canadian vehicles in degrees centigrade.
19. Cruise Indicator Light This light shows when the electronic speed
control system is turned on.
20. 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to-
gether forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209
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Charging System Light.................... 206
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 314
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............213,380
Child Restraint .................... 62,63,69,72
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............68,69
Child Seat .............................. 67
Climate Control ......................... 259
Clock ........................... 224,236,251
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 258
Compass .............................. 215
Compass Calibration ..................... 217
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 215
Console ............................... 118
Console, Floor .......................... 118
Contract, Service ........................ 439
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 386
Cooling System ......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 396Coolant Capacity
...................... 424
Coolant Level ......................... 397
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 395
Inspection ........................... 394
Points to Remember .................... 398
Pressure Cap ......................... 396
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........395,424
Temperature Gauge ..................... 209
Corrosion Protection ..................... 406
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 388
Cruise Light ........................... 209
Cup Holder ............................ 117
Customer Assistance ..................... 437
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 60
Daytime Running Lights ................... 99
Dealer Service .......................... 382
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 198
448 INDEX

Defroster, Windshield.................. 260,262
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 100
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 379
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ............. 250
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................. 98
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 383
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 374
Disarming, Theft System ................... 18
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 385
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 397
Door Locks ........................... 31,32
Doors ................................. 26
Drive Belts ............................ 386
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... 87
Driving ............................... 294
Off-Pavement ......................... 294
Off-Road ............................ 294 Dual Top
.............................. 120
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 116
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 116
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 105
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 105
Brake Assist System .................... 107
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 108
Electronic Stability Program ............... 109
Traction Control System ................. 106
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 108
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 102
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 109
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 214
Emergency Brake ........................ 308
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .................... 207
Coolant Temperature Gauge .............. 209
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 364
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Back-Up............................. 422
Brake Assist Warning ................. 1 15,214
Brake Warning ........................ 207
Bulb Replacement ...................... 420
Cargo ............................... 95
Center Mounted Stop ................... 423
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 213
Cruise .............................. 209
Daytime Running ....................... 99
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................ 98
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ....................... 1 15,213,214
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 214
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 209
Fog .............................. 99,422
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 364
Headlight Switch ....................... 97
Headlights ........................... 420
High Beam ........................... 207 High Beam Indicator
.................... 207
Instrument Cluster ...................... 97
Interior .............................. 95
Lights On Reminder ..................... 98
Low Fuel ............................ 206
LowTire ............................ 210
Oil Pressure .......................... 207
Passing .............................. 99
Rear Servicing ........................ 422
Rear Tail ............................ 422
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 207
Sentry Key ........................... 209
Service .............................. 420
Side Marker .......................... 422
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 210
Traction Control ....................... 213
Turn Signal ................... 99,207,421,422
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 206
Loading Vehicle ......................... 342
454 INDEX

Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 437
Service Contract ......................... 439
Service Manuals ........................ 441
Setting the Clock .................. 224,236,251
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 280
Shifting ............................... 279
Automatic Transmission ................. 281
Manual Transmission ................... 275
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 47
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 57
Signals, Turn ................... 99,207,421,422
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 329
Soft Top ........................... 141,168
Sound Systems (Radio) .................... 250
Spare Tire ............................. 367
Spark Plugs ............................ 386 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 336
Oil ................................ 384
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 102
Speedometer ........................... 206
Starting ............................... 271
Automatic Transmission ................. 271
Cold Weather ......................... 272
Engine Block Heater .................... 275
Engine Fails to Start .................... 273
Manual Transmission ................... 271
Remote .............................. 25
Steering Power ........................... 31 1,391
Tilt Column .......................... 101
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 101
Storage ............................ 1 18,419
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 119
INDEX 459
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