2008 JEEP WRANGLER radio controls

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 (four-
door models), and the lower right switch controls the
right rear passenger window (four-door models). The
switches will continue to function for up to two minutes
after the ignition key has been removed, or until a front
door is opened.
Window Lockout Switch (Four-Door Models Only)
The window lockout switch (located between the win-
dow switches) allows you to disable the rear window
switches that are located on the back of the center floor
Power Window Switches
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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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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel And Controls .............204
 Instrument Cluster ......................205
 Instrument Cluster Description .............206
 Compass And Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . 215
▫ Control Buttons ......................216
▫ Trip Conditions .......................216
▫ Compass Temperature Display ............217
 Radio General Information ................220
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................220 ▫
Two Types Of Signals ..................221
▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................221
▫ AM Reception .......................221
▫ FM Reception ........................221
 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ................222
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......222
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ..................228
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............2304

▫Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped) ........................257
▫ Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES) (If Equipped) .............258
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ...............258
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........258
 Climate Controls .......................259 ▫
Manual Heater Only ...................259
▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System
— If Equipped .......................261
▫ Air Conditioning .....................264
▫ Operating Tips .......................265
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
1 — Air Outlet6 — Climate Controls
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Power Outlet
3 — Horn 8 — Lower Switch Bank
4 — Radio 9 — Auxiliary Power Outlet
5 — Glove Box
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Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals: AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary; and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE:The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if
equipped), and six-disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped)
will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
switch has been turned OFF. Opening a vehicle front
door will cancel this feature.
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SALES CODE RER — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit’s faceplate.
The RER Multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius
Satellite Radio player, navigation system, CD/DVD
player, USB port, 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and the
UConnect Hands-Free Bluetooth cellular system.
NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect,
the unit will respond with a “Not Equipped With
UConnect” message when selecting controls related to
this feature.
A 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows easy menu selec-
tion, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes
more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertain-
ment, and hands-free mobile phone use. The satellite navigation capability combines a Global-
Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with
an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi-
fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a
variety of destinations and routes.
A shared HDD for the navigation system, the database,
and other radio features allows uploads of music and
photos from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.
An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES), separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen
to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play
through the system’s wireless headphones. This means
rear-seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear-seat entertainment system while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............208,309
Adding Fuel ........................... 340
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 198
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 389
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 390
Air Conditioning ..................... 261,264
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 264
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 265
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 391
Air Conditioning System .................. 264
Air Filter .............................. 389
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 322
Airbag ................................ 51
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ......................... 60,208
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side ............................ 57
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 328 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 255
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 424
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............105,309
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 208
Appearance Care ........................ 406
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Audio Systems (Radio) .................... 250
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 37
Automatic Transmission ................... 401
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 401
Fluid Level Check ...................... 401
Fluid Type ........................... 401
Gear Ranges .......................... 281
Shifting ............................. 281
Special Additives ...................... 403
Torque Converter ...................... 285
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ....... 116
Auxiliary Power Outlet .................... 116
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