2009 JEEP WRANGLER radio

To Lock the Doors and Swing Gate
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter 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 RKE transmitter LOCK button for 4 to
10 seconds.
2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds),
press the RKE transmitter 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 RKE transmitter 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 RKE transmitter UNLOCK button for 4 to
10 seconds.
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If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:
1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life
of battery is five years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
or CB radios.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply; See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,
remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons
facing down, use a flat blade (screwdriver) to pry the two
halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Use extreme carenot
to damage the seal or internal components. 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.
Separating RKE Transmitter Halves
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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
console. To disable the window controls, press the win-
dow lockout button downward. To enable the window
controls, press the window lockout button upward.
Power Window Switches
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Voice Recognition Button (uconnectphone)
When you press this button, a “Not Equipped with
uconnect” message will display on your radio screen.
Phone Button (uconnect phone)
When you press this button, a “Not Equipped with
uconnect” message will display on your radio screen.
SEATS
Front Seat Adjustment
Move the seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be
sure the latch is fully engaged.
Manual Seat Adjustment
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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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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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▫Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 259
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 259
▫ Reception Quality .................... 259
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 260
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 262
▫ Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped) ....................... 263 
CD/DVD Maintenance ................. 263
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 263
 Climate Controls ...................... 264
▫ Manual Heater Only .................. 264
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System — If Equipped ................. 266
▫ Air Conditioning .................... 269
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 270
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