2012 JEEP WRANGLER wheel

4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the
end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star
pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of
each lug nut is 95 ft/lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to
ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than
those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip
off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any
part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to
get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The
jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The
vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Alwayspark on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the
roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in
PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this
vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor
traffic.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed,
spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less
stable and cause a collision. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could
endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow thejack parts
and the spare tire in the places provided.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged
battery it can be jump-started
using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle or by
using a portable battery booster
pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if
done improperly so please follow
the procedures in this section
carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable
battery booster pack follow the
manufacturer’s operating instructions
and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of the engine
compartment.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within
the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the
ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post
of the discharged vehicle.
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the
shift lever cannot be moved out of
the PARK position, you can use
the following procedure to
temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override,
remove the override cover
located on the PRNDL bezel, next
to the shift lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position without
starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure
on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab
through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
• The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheelsOFF
the ground using a flatbed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive
damage to the transfer case and/or transmission.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be
moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth
between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is
most effective.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever
in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of
transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/1st gear
and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h),
or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires.
Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated 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 vehicle's
wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ir-
regular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.XXXXXX
InspecttheCVjoints. XXXX
Inspecttheexhaustsystem. XXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your ve-
hicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing.XX
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. Change if
using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes.XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
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WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire
failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance.
Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in
severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-
inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the
road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated
wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to
prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel
Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal
polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
Bulb Number LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
3157 Backup, Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp
LED (*) Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)
PSX24W Fog Lamp – If Equipped
3157 Front Park/Turn Signal
168 Front Side Marker
H13 Headlamp – Low Beam
194 License Lamp
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire
CHMSL assembly must be replaced.
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep
Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically
for your Jeep Wrangler.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive
style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit
from enhancing your vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly
tested and factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local
Jeep dealership or online at mopar.com.
Chrome:
• Grille • Tubular Side Steps • Tubular Bumper
• Mirror Covers • Fuel Door • Tail Lamp Guards
• Door Handle Covers • Door Hinge Covers
Off Road:
• Off Road Bumpers • Rock Rails • Skid Plates
• Winches • Lift Kits • Off Road Lights
• Exhaust
Exterior:
• Black Tubular Side
Steps• Black Tubular
Bumpers• Running Boards
• Front End Cover • Cab Covers • Spare Tire Covers
• Air Deflectors • Wheels • Hard Tops
• Soft Tops • Splash Guards • Fender Flares
•
Hard Top Storage Dolly
Interior:
• Premium Carpet Floor
Mats• Slush Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards
• Seat Covers • Instrument Panel
Appliques
Electronics:
• Portable Navigation
Systems• Uconnect™ Web
(WiFi)• Sirius Satellite Radio
• Heated Seats • Ambient Footwell
Lighting• iPod® Adapter
• Fog Lights • Electronic Vehicle
Tracking System
Carriers:
• Freedom Top® Carriers • Spare Tire-mount Ski • Hitch Receivers and
Trailering Accessories
• Bike Carriers
iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
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iPod®/USB/MP3 Control......67
Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . 73
Jack Location............89
Jack Operation.........89,90
Jacking Instructions........90
Jump Starting............93
KeyFob.................10
Key Fob Programmable
Features ................74
Lane Change Assist.........23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
TetherforCHildren) .........13
Lights
Turn Signal.............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Maintenance Record........105
Maintenance Schedule......103
Media Center Radio.....36,38,41
Mirrors
Heated ..............25,26
Navigation ............50,60
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . 21
Oil Change Indicator........87
Oil, Engine
Capacity..............101
Recommendation........101
Viscosity..............101
Outlet
Power ................76
Overheating, Engine........88
PanicAlarm ..............10
Phone (Pairing)...........68
Phone (Uconnect)..........68
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ..............110
Power
Inverter ...............75
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................76Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . 90
Programmable Electronic
Features ................74
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . 44,53
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . 23
RearSeat,Folding ..........17
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . 81
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Remote Starting System . . . . . . 10
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 111
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . 113
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . 4
SeatBelts ................11
Seats ..................16
Adjustment.............16
EasyEntry ..............16
Heated................20
RearFolding ............17
Seek Button.....37,39,40,42,43
Setting the Clock . . . 36,38,41,44,53
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . 96
Shifting
Transfer Case, Shifting into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . 81
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . 82
Short Message Service (SMS) . . 72
Signals,Turn .............23
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 66
SoftTop ................27
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................24
Starting
Remote...............10
Steering
TiltColumn .............19
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls ................67
Store Radio Presets . . . . . 37,39,42
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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