2009 JEEP WRANGLER instrument panel

Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
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
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫To Raise The Rear Seat ................. 92
 To Open And Close The Hood ............. 93
 Lights .............................. 94
▫ Multifunction Lever ................... 94
▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights And
Headlights .......................... 95
▫ Lights-On Reminder ................... 95
▫ Headlight Dimmer Switch ............... 96
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ 96
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ........... 96
▫ Turn Signals ......................... 96
▫ Lane Change Assist .................... 96
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..... 97▫
Interior Lights ....................... 97
 Windshield Wipers And Washers ........... 98
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............. 98
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 100
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 101
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 101
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 101
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 102
▫ To Activate ......................... 103
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 104
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 104
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 104
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 104
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LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction 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.
Multifunction Lever
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Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights and
Headlights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to
the second detent for headlight operation.To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or
down.
NOTE:
•Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric
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.
•If the driver’s door is left open, and the headlights 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 Switch
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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 thePartymode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (instrument clus-
ter, 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.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wiper Operation
The windshield wiper/washer control lever operates the
windshield wipers and washers when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. The lever is located on the right
side of the steering column.
Rotate the end of the control lever upward to the second
detent for low-speed wiper operation, or to the third
detent for high-speed operation.
Rear Cargo Lamp (Four-Door Models)
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Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
NOTE:The Electronic Speed Control system maintains
speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain and/or more
frequent downshifts (auto transmission only) may occur
so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed
Control.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
There are two 12-Volt (DC) auxiliary power outlets that can
provide up to 160 Watts (13 Amps) of current for accesso-
ries designed for use with the standard power outlet
adapters. The power outlet, located in the lower portion of
the instrument panel, has a snap-on plastic cap so that it
can be covered when not in use. When the optional cigar
lighter heating element is used in the left-side power outlet,
it heats when pushed in and pops out automatically when ready for use.
To preserve the heating element, do not
hold the lighter in the heating position.
NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12-Volts.
The left-side power outlet is powered when the key is in
the ON or ACC positions.
Power Outlets
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 198
 Instrument Cluster .................... 199
 Instrument Cluster Description ............ 200
 Compass And Trip Computer —
If Equipped .......................... 213
▫ Control Buttons ..................... 213
▫ Trip Conditions ..................... 214
▫ Compass Temperature Display ........... 215
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack) ............................... 218
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 219
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 227
▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 229
▫ List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play) .................... 231
▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play) ............................. 232
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Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD
Radio – If Equipped .................... 234
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 234
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect phone
— If Equipped ...................... 234
▫ Clock Setting Procedure ............... 234
 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)............... 237
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 237
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 240
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 242
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 245
Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio ............................... 246
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 246
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 252
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 254
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 256
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 256
 uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU
Radios Only) ......................... 258
▫ System Activation .................... 258
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 258
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