2012 JEEP WRANGLER warning lights

•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
•Any engine warning lamps come on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pressed
•The transmission is moved out of PARK
•The brake pedal is pressed
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•No objects should be placed over or near the air bag
on the instrument panel, because any such objects
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision
severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
•Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers
or attempt to open them manually. You may damage
the air bags and you could be injured because the
air bags may no longer be functional. The protec-
tive covers for the air bag cushions are designed to
open only when the air bags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB), do not use
accessory seat covers or place objects between you
and the SAB; the performance could be adversely
affected and/or objects could be pushed into you,
causing serious injury.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•If your vehicle is equipped with SAB, do not
attach cupholders or any other objects on or
around the door. The inflating SAB could drive the
objects into occupants, causing serious injury.
•Do not cover or place items on the air bag covers.
These items may cause serious injury during in-
flation.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.
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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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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., mobile phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high-power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.(Continued)
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
2. Charging System LightThis light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, and remain
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at
idle). If the charging system light remains on, it means
that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See
an authorized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. 3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
4. Low Fuel Warning Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.8 gal
(10.6L) this light will turn on and a single chime
will sound.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Front Axle Lock Indicator — If Equipped Indicates when the front axle lock has been
activated.
7. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/
RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if
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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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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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