2012 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

HitchesTrailer Towing ....................... 472
Holder, Cup ........................... 168
Hood Release .......................... 148
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 539
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint .......................... 71
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 444
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 289
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ....................... 268
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 267
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 545Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
............ 549
Interior Appearance Care .................. 544
Interior Lights .......................... 154
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 156
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 166
Jack Location ........................... 494
Jack Operation .................... 493,496,497
Jacking Instructions ...................... 496
Jump Starting .......................... 501
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keys ................................. 14
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INDEX 599

Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 270
Lane Change Assist ...................... 152
Lap Belts .............................. 46
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....76,78
Latches ................................ 89
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 460
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Light Bulbs ............................. 89
Lights .............................. 89,149
Airbag ...................... 65,69,87,273
Alarm ............................ 274
Anti-Lock .......................... 272
Anti-Lock Warning ................... 272
Back-Up ........................... 558
Brake Assist Warning .................. 429
Brake Warning ...................... 271
Bulb Replacement .................... 556 Cargo ............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop
.................. 558
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 280
Cruise ............................ 275
Daytime Running .................... 153
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 429
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 283
Exterior ............................ 89
Fog ............................ 152,557
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 492
Headlight Switch ..................... 150
Headlights ......................... 556
High Beam ......................... 270
High Beam Indicator .................. 270
Hill Descent Control Indicator ........... 431
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 150
Interior ............................ 154
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Lights On Reminder.................. 152
Low Fuel .......................... 269
Oil Pressure ........................ 270
Passing ............................ 152
Rear Servicing ....................... 558
Rear Tail ........................... 558
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 269
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 274
Service ............................ 556
Side Marker ........................ 558
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 274
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 275
Traction Control ..................... 429
Turn Signal .............. 89,151,270,557,558
Voltage ............................ 269
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 269
Loading Vehicle ......................... 466
Tires .............................. 438
Locking Axle ........................... 395 Locks
Automatic Door ...................... 37
Child Protection ...................... 38
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 36
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 76,78
Lubrication, Body ....................... 526
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 521
Maintenance Procedures ................... 517
Maintenance Schedule .................... 564
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 280,515
Manual Transmission .................. 376,539
Fluid Level Check .................... 540
Lubricant Selection ................... 539
Shift Speeds ........................ 377
Manual, Service ......................... 587
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 535
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INDEX 601

Methanol............................. 461
Mini-Trip Computer ................ 283,284,293
Mirrors ................................ 96
Electric Powered ...................... 98
Electric Remote ....................... 98
Outside ............................ 97
Rearview ........................... 96
Vanity ............................. 98
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Modular Hard Top ....................... 176
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 454
Mopar Parts ......................... 516,586
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 461
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 149
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
Occupant Restraints ....................... 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 460Odometer
.......................... 277,283
Trip ........................ 275,277,283
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 399
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 399
Oil Change Indicator .................. 279,292
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............279,292
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 270
Oil, Engine ............................ 518
Capacity ........................... 559
Change Interval ..................... 292
Dipstick ........................... 518
Filter ............................. 520
Identification Logo ................... 519
Materials Added to ................... 520
Pressure Warning Light ................ 270
Recommendation .................. 519,559
Viscosity ........................ 519,559
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............514,515
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
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Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 97
Overdrive ............................. 390
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 390
Overheating, Engine ................... 274,492
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,587
Paint Care ............................. 541
Paint Damage .......................... 541
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 414
Passing Light ........................... 152
Personal Settings ........................ 298
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular .......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 99
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 439
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 542 Power
Door Locks ......................... 36
Inverter ........................... 166
Mirrors ............................ 98
Steering ........................ 412,413
Windows ........................... 39
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 57
Preparation for Jacking .................... 495
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 56
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 298
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 446
Radio Operation ........................ 354
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 541
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 42
Rear Window Defroster ................... 261
Rear Window Features .................... 260
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 260
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INDEX 603

Rearview Mirrors........................ 96
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 70
Recreational Towing ...................... 485
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 487
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 488
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 460
Refrigerant ............................ 523
Release, Hood .......................... 148
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 152
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 56
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 352
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 555
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 516
Replacement Tires ....................... 450 Reporting Safety Defects
................... 586
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 292
Restraint, Head ......................... 142
Restraints, Child ....................... 71,75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Rotation, Tires .......................... 453
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 87
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 89
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 586
Safety Information, Tire ................... 432
Safety Tips ............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 86
Satellite Radio Antenna .................317,342
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 564
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 56
Seat Belts ............................ 46,87
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 53
And Pregnant Women .................. 57
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Child Restraint..................... 71,81
Extender ........................... 58
Front Seat .......................... 46
Inspection .......................... 87
Maintenance ........................ 545
Pretensioners ........................ 56
Reminder .......................... 269
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52
Seats ................................. 135
Adjustment ......................... 135
Easy Entry ......................... 138
Fold and Tumble Rear ................. 144
Head Restraints ...................... 142
Heated ............................ 141
Height Adjustment ................... 136
Rear Folding ........................ 146
Removal ........................ 145,146
Seatback Release ..................... 137
Tilting ............................ 137 Security Against Theft
..................... 19
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 19
Selection of Oil ......................... 519
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 583
Service Contract ......................... 585
Service Manuals ........................ 587
Setting the Clock .................. 303,322,331
Settings, Personal ........................ 298
Shift Lever Override ...................... 507
Shifting ............................... 379
Automatic Transmission ................ 379
Manual Transmission .................. 376
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 487
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 488
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INDEX 605

Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 53
Shoulder Belts ........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 365
Signals, Turn ................. 89,151,270,557,558
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 452
Soft Top ........................... 194,219
Spare Tire ....................... 447,448,495
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 460
Oil ............................... 519
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 159
Speedometer ........................... 269
Starting ............................... 372
Automatic Transmission ................ 372
Cold Weather ....................... 373
Engine Block Heater .................. 375
Engine Fails to Start .................. 373
Manual Transmission .................. 372 Remote
............................ 26
Steering Power .......................... 412,413
Tilt Column ........................ 158
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 158
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 352
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 352
Storage ............................ 169,554
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 169
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 364,554
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 554
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 505
Sunrider ........................... 247,250
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ............. 396
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 42
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
606 INDEX