2008 JEEP WRANGLER lights

▫To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ........21
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........22
▫ General Information ....................23
▫ Battery Replacement ....................24
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........25
 Doors ................................26
▫ Upper Half Door Window Removal
(If Equipped) .........................27
▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation
(If Equipped) .........................27
▫ Front Door Removal ....................28
▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ......29
 Door Locks ............................31
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................32 ▫
Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........33
▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ...........34
▫ Automatic Door Locks ...................35
 Windows .............................36
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ............36
▫ Rear Power Windows (Four-Door
Models Only) .........................37
▫ Wind Buffeting ........................38
 Rear Swing Gate ........................38
 Occupant Restraints ......................40
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................41
▫ Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor
Lock-Out (Four-Door Models Only) .........46
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....47
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•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, swing gate, and
ignition for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is
activated, the system provides both audible and visible
signals. The horn, headlights, and tail lights will sound/
flash repeatedly for three minutes. If disturbance is still
present (driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, igni-
tion) after three minutes, the headlights and tail lights
will flash for an additional 15 minutes.
NOTE:The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ-
ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the
Security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case
one should go off in the future, you will need to know
which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it.
To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry
(RKE) transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate, or
when you use the power door lock switch while the door
is open. After all the doors are locked and closed, the
Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light (located on
the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16
seconds to signal that the system is arming. During this
16–second arming period, opening any door or the swing
gate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully
arms, the Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light
will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.
To Disarm the System
To disarm the system, you will need to press the UN-
LOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or turn the ignition
key to the ON position. If something has triggered the
system in your absence, the horn will sound three times
when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tam-
pering.
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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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NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
To Unlock the Doors and Swing Gate
Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver’s door only, or twice to unlock all the doors and
swing gate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the
illuminated entry will initiate and the parking lights will
flash twice.
The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors
upon the first UNLOCK button press, using the follow-
ing procedure:
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
key fob.
2. Continue to hold the LOCK button for at least four
seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and
hold the UNLOCK button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test this feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside
of 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.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
To Lock the Doors and Swing Gate
Press and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock
all doors. The turn signals will flash and the horn will
chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. If desired, the
“Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be turned on or off
using the following steps:
1. Press the LOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds.
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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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NOTE:If the key fob is equipped with a screw, reinstall
and tighten the screw until snug.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting
system (automatic transmission models only), which will
allow the vehicle to be started from distances up to
approximately 300 ft (91 m) away from the vehicle using
the remote keyless entry key fob which is part of your
ignition key.
In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood, swing
gate, and all the doors must be closed.
To remote start your vehicle, press the “Remote Start”
button on the key fob twice within five seconds. To
indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the park lights
will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if pro-
grammed). Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15
minutes. To cancel remote start, press the “Remote Start”
button once.
Remote Start Key Fob
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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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Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a indicator check when the ignition switch is
first turned on. If the indicator is not lit during starting,
have it serviced. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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