2008 JEEP WRANGLER interior lights

The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once
the system is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the
door handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to
disarm the system. You may also accidentally disarm the
system by unlocking the driver’s door with the key and
then locking it. The door will be locked but the Security
Alarm will not arm.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights will come on when you open any door.
The lights will remain on after all of the doors are closed,
and then fade to off or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is turned on.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,
swing gate, and activate the panic alarm from a maxi-
mum distance of 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio
transmitter (key fob). The RKE transmitter does not need
to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
Remote Keyless Entry (Key Fob)
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2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds),
press the PANIC button. Release both buttons.
The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the key fob for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is activated,
the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time, or
if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”
NOTE: The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be
turned on or off using the following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after four
seconds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons.
3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of
the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button with the
ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button, while you are in the
vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door
with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the
Security Alarm.
The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be reactivated
by repeating this procedure.
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. The hazard
lights will flash and the fuel will be cut off to the engine.
In addition, after the vehicle has stopped moving, the
interior lights will illuminate to aid visibility and remain
lit until the ignition switch is turned off.
NOTE:The interior lights can only be deactivated if the
key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is
driven.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the airbag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper or vehicle body structure.
• You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.
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▫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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REPLACEMENT BULBS — IF EQUIPPED
Interior LightsBulb Type
Auto. Trans. Indicator Light ................. 658
Courtesy Lights, Under Dash (1) .............. 906
Heater Control Lights (2) ................... 194
Rocker Switch Indicator Light (Rear Window
Defogger, and Rear Wash/Wipe) ............... **
Soundbar Dome Light ..................... 912
** Bulbs only available from authorized dealer.
Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Backup Lights (2) ........................ 3157
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (1) .........L.E.D.
Fog Lights ............................. 9145
Front Park/Turn Lights (2) .................3157
Front Side Marker Lights (2) ................. 168
Headlights (2) .......................... H13
Stop/Tail/Turn Lights (2) ..................3157
Underhood Light ......................... 561
License Light ........................... 194 NOTE:
Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
BULB REPLACEMENT
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.
Head Light
1. Open hood and support using prop rod.
2. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the
top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.
3. Pull the bottom of the grille away starting at one side
and working toward the other.
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Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 63
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 322
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 83
Instrument Cluster ....................... 205
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 204
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 410
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 413
Interior Appearance Care .................. 409
Interior Lights ........................... 95
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 100
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 366
Jack Operation .................... 366,368,369
Jacking Instructions ...................... 368 Jump Starting
.......................... 371
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 207
Lap Belts .............................. 41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 41
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....68,69
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 336
Lights ................................. 95
Airbag ............................ 60,208
Anti-Lock ........................... 208
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 208
INDEX 453
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