2011 JEEP WRANGLER jump start

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the
discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the
engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable
from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE/
1st gear and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spin-
ning the wheels, is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.6
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WARNING!
The air cleaner can provide protection in the case of
engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless
it is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure
that no one is near the engine compartment before
starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPARengine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are
recommended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513

Emergency Brake........................ 406
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 485
Jump Starting ....................... 491
Tow Hooks ......................... 496
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 507
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 512
Block Heater ........................ 373
Break-In Recommendations .............. 85
Compartment ....................... 505
Compartment Identification ............. 505
Exhaust Gas Caution ................86,456
Fails to Start ........................ 371
Flooded, Starting ..................... 371
Fuel Requirements ................. 452,549
Jump Starting ....................... 491
Oil ............................ 510,549Oil Change Interval
................... 289
Oil Disposal ........................ 512
Oil Filter ........................... 512
Oil Selection ........................ 549
Overheating ........................ 484
Starting ........................... 370
Temperature Gauge ................... 271
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 511
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 511
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 67
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 453
Event Data Recorder ...................... 70
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 86,456
Exhaust System ....................... 86,517
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 58
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 533
Exterior Lights .......................... 89
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Hill Descent Control..................... 424
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............... 424
Hill Start Assist ......................... 412
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 464
Holder, Cup ........................... 168
Hood Release .......................... 148
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 530
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 72
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 437
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 286
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ....................... 265 Instrument Panel and Controls
.............. 264
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 536
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 539
Interior Appearance Care .................. 535
Interior Lights .......................... 154
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 156
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 166
Jack Location ........................... 486
Jack Operation .................... 485,488,489
Jacking Instructions ...................... 488
Jump Starting .......................... 491
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
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INDEX 589