2012 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............272,417
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 532
Adding Fuel ........................... 465
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 520
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 522
Air Conditioning ........................ 354
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 354
Air Conditioning Filter .................365,523
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 523
Air Conditioning System ................354,358
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 366
Air Filter .............................. 520
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 444
Airbag ................................ 58
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ..................... 65,69,87,273
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 69
Airbag, Side ............................ 65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 19 Alarm Light
........................... 274
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................317,342
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 417
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 272
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 559
Appearance Care ........................ 541
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 19
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 37
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 292
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 358
Automatic Transmission ................382,537
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 537
Fluid Level Check .................... 538
Fluid Type ......................... 537
Special Additives ..................... 537
Autostick ............................. 389
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Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 162
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 162
Axle Lock ............................. 395
Battery ............................... 521
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,87
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 526
Brake Assist System ...................... 420
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 419
Brake System ........................... 535
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 417
Master Cylinder ..................... 535
Parking ........................... 414
Warning Light ....................... 271
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 382
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ..................... 555,556
Bulbs, Light ............................ 89 Calibration, Compass
.................. 286,295
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 559
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 465
Power Steering ...................... 413
Car Washes ............................ 542
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,464
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 466
Cargo Light ............................ 154
Cellular Phone ........................ 99,354
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 558
Certification Label ....................... 466
Chains, Tire ............................ 452
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 493
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 434
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............280,515
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 85
Checks, Safety ........................... 85
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Child Restraint.................... 71,74,78,81
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............76,78
Child Safety Locks ........................ 38
Child Seat .............................. 75
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 544
Climate Control ......................... 354
Clock ........................... 303,322,331
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 353
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 447
Compass ........................ 284,286,293
Compass Calibration .................. 286,295
Compass Variance .................... 285,295
Computer, Trip/Travel .................283,293
Connector UCI .............................. 345
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 345
Console .............................. 169
Console, Floor .......................... 169 Contract, Service
........................ 585
Cooling System ......................... 530
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 532
Coolant Capacity ..................... 559
Coolant Level ....................... 533
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 533
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 531
Inspection .......................... 530
Points to Remember .................. 534
Pressure Cap ........................ 533
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......531,559
Corrosion Protection ..................... 541
Cruise Light ........................... 275
Cupholders ............................ 168
Customer Assistance ..................... 583
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 70
Daytime Running Lights ................... 153
Dealer Service .......................... 517
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Defroster, Rear Window................... 261
Defroster, Windshield ................87,356,362
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 156
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 514
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 152
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 518
Power Steering ...................... 413
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 508
Disarming, Theft System ................... 20
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 520
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 533
Door Locks ............................. 34
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 37
Doors ................................. 29
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 137 Driving
............................... 398
Off-Pavement ....................... 399
Off-Road .......................... 399
Dual Top .............................. 170
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 98
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 162
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 419
Brake Assist System ................... 420
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 424
Traction Control System ................ 419
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 424
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 159
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 425
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 283
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 283,289
Emergency Brake ........................ 414
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Emergency, In Case ofJacking ............................ 493
Jump Starting ....................... 501
Tow Hooks ......................... 506
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 515
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 520
Block Heater ........................ 375
Break-In Recommendations .............. 84
Compartment ....................... 513
Compartment Identification ............. 513
Exhaust Gas Caution ................86,464
Fails to Start ........................ 373
Flooded, Starting ..................... 373
Fuel Requirements ................. 460,559
Jump Starting ....................... 501
Oil ............................ 518,559
Oil Change Interval ................... 292
Oil Disposal ........................ 520 Oil Filter
........................... 520
Oil Selection ........................ 559
Overheating ........................ 492
Starting ........................... 372
Temperature Gauge ................... 274
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 519
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 519
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 461
Event Data Recorder ...................... 70
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 86,464
Exhaust System ....................... 86,527
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 58
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 542
Exterior Lights .......................... 89
Fabric Care ......................... 544,546
Fabric Top ............................. 546
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FiltersAir Cleaner ......................... 520
Air Conditioning .................. 365,523
Engine Oil ......................... 520
Finish Care ............................ 542
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 492
Turn Signal ................. 89,270,557,558
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 373
Fluid Capacities ......................... 559
Fluid Leaks ............................. 89
Fluid Level Checks ...................... 541
Automatic Transmission ................ 537
Engine Oil ......................... 518
Manual Transmission .................. 540
Power Steering ...................... 413
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 560
Fog Light Service ........................ 557
Fog Lights .......................... 152,557Fold and Tumble Rear Seat
................. 144
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 146
Folding Windshield ...................... 253
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 390
Shifting ........................... 392
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 390
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 492
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 505
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 541
Fuel ................................. 460
Ethanol ........................... 461
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 465
Gasoline ........................... 460
Gauge ............................ 269
Materials Added ..................... 462
Methanol .......................... 461
Octane Rating ....................... 460
Requirements ....................... 559
Tank Capacity ....................... 559
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Fuel System Caution................... 463,465
Fuses ................................ 549
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............465,466,514
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 460
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 460
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 274
Fuel .............................. 269
Odometer .......................... 277
Speedometer ........................ 269
Tachometer ......................... 273
Gear Ranges ........................ 377,384
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 507
General Information ................. 18,130,459
Glass Cleaning .......................... 545
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............467,470
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............467,469
GVWR ............................... 467 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 99
HardTop ............................. 176
Hard Top Removal ....................... 184
Hard Top, Modular ...................... 176
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 492
Head Restraints ......................... 142
Head Rests ............................ 142
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 556
Dimmer Switch ...................... 152
Replacing .......................... 556
Switch ............................ 150
Heated Seats ........................... 141
Heater ............................... 354
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 375
High Beam Indicator ..................... 270
Hill Descent Control ..................... 431
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............... 431
Hill Start Assist ......................... 420
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