2011 JEEP WRANGLER low beam

WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
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 or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation 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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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89

Seats .............................. 135
▫ Front Seat Adjustment ................. 135
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped ........................ 136
▫ Front Seatback Recline ................. 137
▫ Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat —
Two-Door Models .................... 138
▫ Tip n’ Slide Seats — Two-Door Models ..... 139
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 141
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 142
▫ Fold And Tumble Rear Seat —
Two-Door Models .................... 144
▫ Removing The Rear Seat —
Two-Door Models .................... 145 ▫
Replacing The Rear Seat —
Two-Door Models .................... 146
▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat —
Four-Door Models .................... 146
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 148
 Lights ............................. 149
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 149
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 150
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 150
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 151
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 152
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 152
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 152
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 152
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down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety
latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood
panel and place it in the retaining clip. Lower the hood
slowly. Secure both of the hood latches.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and turn signals. The lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.
Multifunction Lever
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149

•A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for
more than 1 mile (2 km).
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door
is opened.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights
until the lever is released.
Front Fog Lights
The front fog light switch is located on the multi-
function lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking or low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the lever.
NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking
lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
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the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
8. Turn Signal IndicatorsThe left or right arrow will flash with the corre-
sponding exterior turn signal lights when the turn
signal lever is operated. A chime will sound if the vehicle
is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal
on.
NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
9. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started; if the bulb does not come on, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. If the light turns on
while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as
soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
10. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction control lever
away from you to switch the headlights to high beam.
Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to
low beam. If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights
or park lights are left on, the high beam indicator light
will remain illuminated and a chime will sound.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267

Keys................................. 14
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 267
Lane Change Assist ...................... 152
Lap Belts .............................. 47
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 47
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....76,78
Latches ................................ 89
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 452
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Light Bulbs ............................. 89
Lights .............................. 89,149
Airbag ...................... 65,70,87,270
Alarm ............................ 271
Anti-Lock .......................... 269
Anti-Lock Warning ................... 269
Back-Up ........................... 548
Brake Assist Warning .................. 422 Brake Warning
...................... 268
Bulb Replacement .................... 546
Cargo ............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop .................. 549
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 277
Cruise ............................ 272
Daytime Running .................... 153
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 422
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 280
Exterior ............................ 89
Fog ............................ 152,547
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 484
Headlight Switch ..................... 150
Headlights ......................... 546
High Beam ......................... 267
High Beam Indicator .................. 267
Hill Descent Control Indicator ........... 424
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
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