2011 JEEP WRANGLER steering wheel

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of
the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC
corrects for over/under steering of the vehicle by apply-
ing the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the over/under steer condition. Engine
power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain
the desired path.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match
the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro-
priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or
understeer condition.
•Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
•Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster), starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
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WARNING!
With the ESC switched off, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ESC and ERM are unavailable. In
an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC and ERM
systems will not engage to assist in maintaining
stability. The “Full Off” mode is intended for off-
road use only.
Disabling ESC For Modified Vehicles (4WD
Models Only)
Vehicles modified with larger tires and/or suspension
lifts may experience early ESC activations as compared to
a non-modified production vehicle depending on lift
size, tire size, suspension changes and/or driving habits.
If early ESC activations are experienced while driving a
modified vehicle, the additional ability to permanently
turn off ESC is available. A steering wheel/ESC button
maneuver must be performed to permanently disableESC and defeat the functionality of the ESC switch.
Repeating the procedure will return the system to normal
ESC operation and restore ESC switch functionality al-
lowing ESC “Partial” or “Off” modes.
WARNING!
With ESC in the permanent disable mode, enhanced
vehicle stability offered by the ESC and ERM sys-
tems is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneu-
ver, the ESC and ERM systems will not engage to
assist in maintaining stability. This disabled mode is
intended for off-highway or off-road use only. Ve-
hicle modifications requiring the owner to configure
the vehicle in the ESC disabled mode, will seriously
affect the vehicle’s roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to loss of control and/or collision resulting
in possible serious or fatal injuries.
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The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESC
functionality in the vehicle:
1. Shift the transfer case into the 4H range position.
2. Turn the steering wheel until it is centered and the
wheels are pointed straight ahead.
3. Cycle the ignition key OFF to ON.
4. Wait approximately five seconds for the system bulb
check.
5. Turn and hold the steering wheel one-half turn to the
right (clockwise).
6. Press and hold the ESC OFF button for seven seconds.
7. Turn the steering wheel back to center, and turn and
hold an additional one-half turn to the left (counterclock-
wise).
8. Press and hold the ESC OFF button for seven seconds.9. Turn the steering wheel back to center.
10. Press and hold the ESC OFF button for seven sec-
onds.
11. Cycle the ignition key to OFF.
After performing the ESC disable procedure correctly,
“ESC OFF” will be displayed in the odometer for ap-
proximately 12 seconds each time the ignition is moved
to ON. Repeating the ESC disable procedure will re-
enable normal ESC operation.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should go out with the engine
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
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It is recommended you contact your original equipment
or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
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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
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495

CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering. the
ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC
position, not the LOCK/OFF position.
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Four–Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
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Fabric Care......................... 535,536
Fabric Top ............................. 536
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 512
Air Conditioning ..................... 362
Engine Oil ......................... 512
Finish Care ............................ 533
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 484
Turn Signal ................. 89,267,547,548
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 371
Fluid Capacities ......................... 549
Fluid Leaks ............................. 89
Fluid Level Checks ...................... 532
Automatic Transmission ................ 527
Engine Oil ......................... 510
Manual Transmission .................. 530
Power Steering ...................... 406
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 550Fog Light Service
........................ 547
Fog Lights .......................... 152,547
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ................. 144
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 146
Folding Windshield ...................... 253
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 383
Shifting ........................... 385
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 383
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 484
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 495
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 531
Fuel ................................. 452
Ethanol ........................... 453
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 457
Gasoline ........................... 452
Gauge ............................ 266
Materials Added ..................... 455
Methanol .......................... 453
Octane Rating ....................... 452
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INDEX 587

Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 53
Shoulder Belts ........................... 47
Side Airbag ............................. 66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 362
Signals, Turn ................. 89,151,267,547,548
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 445
Soft Top ........................... 194,219
Spare Tire ....................... 440,441,486
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 452
Oil ............................... 511
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 159
Speedometer ........................... 266
Starting ............................... 370
Automatic Transmission ................ 370
Cold Weather ....................... 371
Engine Block Heater .................. 373
Engine Fails to Start .................. 371
Manual Transmission .................. 370 Remote
............................ 26
Steering Power .......................... 405,406
Tilt Column ........................ 158
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 158
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 348
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls ................... 348
Storage ............................ 169,545
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 169
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 361,545
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 545
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 495
Sunrider ........................... 247,250
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 59
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ............. 389
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 42
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
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