2009 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

Fog Lights........................... 96,445
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat .................. 88
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 91
Folding Windshield ...................... 186
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 291
Shifting ............................. 293
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 291
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 388
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 427
Fuel ................................. 356
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 361
Gasoline ............................ 356
Gauge .............................. 200
Materials Added ....................... 359
Octane Rating ........................ 356
Requirements ......................... 447
Tank Capacity ........................ 447
Fuel System Caution ................... 359,362
Fuses ................................ 436 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)
............361,363,402
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 356
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 357
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 357
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 204
Fuel ............................... 200
Odometer ........................... 207
Speedometer ......................... 200
Tachometer .......................... 204
Gear Ranges ........................ 282,288
General Information .................... 17,356
Glass Cleaning .......................... 432
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............364,366
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............363,366
GVWR ............................... 363
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 82
HardTop ............................. 115
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INDEX 487

Hard Top, Modular...................... 115
Hard Top Removal ....................... 119
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 388
Head Restraints .......................... 87
Head Rests ............................. 87
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 444
Dimmer Switch ........................ 96
Replacing ........................... 444
Switch ............................... 95
Heater ............................... 264
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 281
High Beam Indicator ..................... 201
Hill Start Assist ......................... 321
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 368
Holder, Cup ........................... 108
Hood Release ........................... 93
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 426 Ignition
............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 61
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 343
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster ....................... 199
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 198
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 433
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 436
Interior Appearance Care .................. 432
Interior Lights ........................... 97
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 100
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 390
Jack Operation .................... 389,391,392
488 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

Exterior.............................. 76
Fog .............................. 96,445
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 388
Headlight Switch ....................... 95
Headlights ........................... 444
High Beam .......................... 201
High Beam Indicator .................... 201
Instrument Cluster ...................... 95
Interior .............................. 97
Lights On Reminder ..................... 95
Low Fuel ............................ 200
Oil Pressure .......................... 201
Passing .............................. 96
Rear Servicing ........................ 446
Rear Tail ............................ 446
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 201
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 204
Service ............................. 444
Side Marker .......................... 446 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)
.............. 204
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 206
Traction Control ....................... 211
Turn Signal ................. 76,96,201,445,446
Voltage ............................. 200
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 200
Loading Vehicle ......................... 363
Tires ............................... 338
Locking Axle ........................ 296,297
Locks Door ................................ 30
Power Door ........................... 32
Steering Wheel ......................... 13
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 66,68
Lubrication, Body ....................... 411
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 409
Maintenance Procedures ................... 405
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Maintenance Schedule.................... 452
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ....................... 210,403
Manual, Service ......................... 477
Manual Transmission .................. 281,426
Fluid Level Check ..................... 426
Lubricant Selection ..................... 426
Shift Speeds .......................... 282
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 422
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 212,213
Mirrors ................................ 81
Outside .............................. 82
Rearview ............................. 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Modular Hard Top ....................... 115
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 351
Mopar Parts ......................... 404,476
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ 94New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 73
Occupant Restraints ....................... 38
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 356
Odometer ............................. 207
Trip ............................. 206,207
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 300
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 300
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 209
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 209
Oil, Engine ............................ 406
Capacity ............................ 447
Dipstick ............................. 406
Filter ............................... 408
Identification Logo ..................... 407
Materials Added to ..................... 408
Pressure Warning Light .................. 201
Recommendation ................... 407,447
Viscosity ......................... 408,447
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INDEX 491

Oil Pressure Light....................... 201
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............402,403
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 82
Overheating, Engine ................... 205,388
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,477
Paint Care ............................. 428
Paint Damage .......................... 428
Panic Alarm ............................ 21
Parking Brake .......................... 315
Passing Light ........................... 96
Pets .................................. 73
Phone, Cellular .......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 339
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 429
Power Door Locks ........................... 32 Steering
.......................... 313,314
Windows ............................. 35
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 48
Preparation for Jacking .................... 390
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 46
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 346
Radio Operation ........................ 263
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........... 258
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 427
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 37
Rear Window Defroster ................... 193
Rear Window Features .................... 192
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 192
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 81
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 59
Recreational Towing ...................... 382
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 383
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Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 384
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 357
Refrigerant ............................ 411
Release, Hood ........................... 93
Reminder, Lights On ...................... 95
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 46
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 19
Remote Starting System .................... 24
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 443
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 404
Replacement Tires ....................... 348
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 476
Restraint, Head .......................... 87
Restraints, Child ....................... 61,65
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 38
Rotation, Tires .......................... 350 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 476
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 333
Safety Tips ............................. 74
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 259
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)........... 258
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 452
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 46
Seat Belts ............................ 39,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 45
And Pregnant Women ................... 48
Child Restraint ....................... 61,71
Extender ............................. 48
Front Seat ............................ 39
Inspection ............................ 75
Maintenance ......................... 433
Pretensioners .......................... 46
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INDEX 493

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