2009 JEEP WRANGLER airbag

WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Procedures”
in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR
STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
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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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13. Airbag Warning LightThis indicator lights and remains lit for six to
eight seconds when the ignition is first turned
on. If the light does not come on for six to eight
seconds, stays on or comes on while driving,
have the airbag system checked by an authorized dealer.
14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator — If Equipped This light indicates when the rear axle lock has
been activated.
15. Tachometer
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 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. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
18. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............203,316
Adding Fuel ........................... 361
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 409
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 410
Air Conditioning ..................... 266,269
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 269
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 270
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................ 411
Air Conditioning System .................. 269
Air Filter .............................. 409
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 343
Airbag ................................ 48
Airbag Deployment ....................... 56
Airbag Light ....................... 58,76,204
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 58
Airbag, Side ............................ 55
Alarm Light ........................... 204
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8Antenna, Satellite Radio
................... 259
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 447
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............316,319
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 203
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
Automatic Transmission ................... 423
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 423
Fluid Level Check ..................... 424
Fluid Type ........................... 423
Gear Ranges ......................... 288
Shifting ............................. 287
Special Additives ...................... 425
Torque Converter ...................... 291
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 106
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 106
Axle Lock .......................... 296,297
482 INDEX

Jacking Instructions...................... 391
Jump Starting .......................... 394
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 201
Lap Belts .............................. 39
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....66,68
Latches ................................ 76
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 356
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 76
Light Bulbs ............................. 76 Lights
............................... 76,94
Airbag .......................... 58,76,204
Alarm .............................. 204
Anti-Lock ........................... 203
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 203
Back-Up ............................ 446
Brake Assist Warning ................. 21 1,331
Brake Warning ........................ 202
Bulb Replacement ...................... 444
Cargo ............................... 97
Center Mounted Stop ................... 446
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 210
Cruise .............................. 205
Daytime Running ....................... 97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................ 96
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ......................... 21 1,331
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 212
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 204
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INDEX 489

Reminder............................ 201
Seats ................................. 83
Adjustment ........................... 83
Easy Entry ............................ 85
Fold and Tumble Rear ................... 88
Head Restraints ........................ 87
Height Adjustment ...................... 84
Rear Folding .......................... 91
Removal ........................... 89,91
Seatback Release ....................... 85
Tilting ............................... 85
Security Against Theft ..................... 17
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 407
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 473
Service Contract ......................... 475 Service Manuals
........................ 477
Setting the Clock ................ 220,234,238,247
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 286
Shifting ............................... 285
Automatic Transmission ................. 287
Manual Transmission ................... 281
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 45
Shoulder Belts ........................... 39
Side Airbag ............................. 55
Signals, Turn ................. 76,96,201,445,446
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 350
Soft Top ........................... 131,153
Spare Tire ............................. 390
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 356
Oil ................................ 407
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 102
Speedometer ........................... 200
Starting ............................... 277
494 INDEX

Automatic Transmission................. 277
Cold Weather ......................... 278
Engine Block Heater .................... 281
Engine Fails to Start .................... 278
Manual Transmission ................... 277
Remote .............................. 24
Steering Power ........................... 313,314
Tilt Column .......................... 101
Wheel Lock ........................... 13
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 101
Storage ............................ 109,442
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 110
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 271,442
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 442
Sunrider ........................... 179,183
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 48
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ............. 298
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 37 System, Remote Starting
.................... 24
Tachometer ............................ 204
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 204
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 66
Theft System Arming ...................... 18
Theft System Disarming .................... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 101
Tip Start .............................. 278
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......338,339
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 337
Tire Markings .......................... 333
Tire Safety Information .................... 333
Tires ............................ 76,342,479
Air Pressure .......................... 343
Chains .............................. 350
Changing ............................ 389
General Information .................... 342
High Speed .......................... 345
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