2012 JEEP WRANGLER emergency towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 492
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 492
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 493
▫ Jack Location ....................... 494
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 495
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 495
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 496
▫ Road Tire Installation ................. 500 
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 501
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 502
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 503
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 505
 Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped ...... 506
 Shift Lever Override ................... 507
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 508
▫ Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob ..... 509
▫ Four–Wheel Drive Models .............. 510
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are
mounted in the front and the rear.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck
vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury
or death.
•Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-
ing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle, chains may cause vehicle
damage.
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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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INDEX 595

Tachometer............................ 273
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 358
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 274
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft System Arming ...................... 19
Theft System Disarming .................... 20
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Tip Start .............................. 373
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......438,439
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 436
Tire Markings .......................... 432
Tire Safety Information .................... 432
Tires ............................ 89,443,589
Air Pressure ........................ 444
Chains ............................ 452
Changing .......................... 493
Compact Spare ...................... 447
General Information .................. 443
High Speed ......................... 445 Inflation Pressures
.................... 444
Jacking ......................... 493,497
Load Capacity .................... 438,439
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 454
Pressure Warning Light ................ 275
Quality Grading ..................... 589
Radial ............................ 446
Replacement ........................ 450
Rotation ........................... 453
Safety ............................. 432
Sizes ............................. 434
Spare Tire .......................... 495
Spinning ........................... 448
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 449
To Open Hood .......................... 148
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 477
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 506
Towing ............................ 469,508
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
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INDEX 607