2012 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears underbody, on the right side of the
frame rail near the center of the vehicle, as well as on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment. NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate.
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 14
▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 15
 Sentry Key .......................... 16
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 17
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 17
▫ General Information ................... 18
 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 19
▫ Rearming The System .................. 19 ▫
To Arm The System ................... 19
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 20
 Illuminated Entry — If Equipped ........... 20
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 21
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate ...... 21
▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Press ......... 22
▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate ........ 23
▫ Sound Horn On Lock .................. 23
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 23
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▫To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock ........ 24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 25
▫ General Information ................... 25
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 25
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 26
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 27
 Doors ............................... 29
▫ Upper Half Door Window Removal — If
Equipped ........................... 30
▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation — If
Equipped ........................... 30
▫ Front Door Removal ................... 30
▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ..... 32
Door Locks ........................... 34
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 34
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 36
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ............................. 38
 Windows ............................ 39
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ........... 39
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 41
 Rear Swing Gate ....................... 42
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 43
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 46
▫ Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor
Lockout — Four-Door Models Only ........ 51
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 52
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▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 53
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..... 54
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped ......................... 54
▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 55
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 56
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 56
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 57
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 58
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags .............................. 58 ▫
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 63
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 70
▫ Child Restraints ...................... 71
 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 84
 Safety Tips ........................... 85
▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 85
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 86
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 87
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................... 89
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic
bag with the key code number on it. If you received your
keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give
you the number. The key code can also be obtained by
your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (ACCESSORY)
position.3. Push the ignition key inward.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position, and
remove the key.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK3 — ON/RUN
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START
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