2012 JEEP WRANGLER phone

User Guide
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12JK72-926-AA
Wrangler
Fourth Edition
User Guide
2012
Wr\fngler
\bncludes Wr\fngler Unlimited
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Driving \ffter drinking c\fn le\fd\W to \f collision. Your perceptions \fre
less sh\frp, your reflexes \fre slower, \fnd your judgment is imp\W\fired
when you h\fve been drinking. Ne\Wver drink \fnd then d\Wrive.
Important:
This User Guide is \Wintended to f\fmili\frize you with the import\W\fnt fe\ftures
of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed cont\fins your Owner’s M\fnu\fl,
N\fvig\ftion/Medi\f Center M\fnu\fls, W\frr\fnty Booklets, Tire W\frr\fnty
\fnd 24-Hour Towing Assist\fnce (new vehicles purch\fsed in the U.S.) or
Ro\fdside Assist\fnce (new vehicles purch\fsed in C\fn\fd\f) in\W electronic
form\ft. We hope you find it useful. R\Wepl\fcement DVD kits m\fy be
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tr\fdem\frk of Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.
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\fehicle, you may o\btain a complimentary printed
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Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet \by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or \by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s prim\fry responsibility
is the s\ffe oper\ftion of the
vehicle. Driving while dis\Wtr\fcted
c\fn result in loss of vehicle
control, resulting in \f collision \fnd
person\fl injury. Chrysler Group
LLC strongly recommends th\ft
the driver use extreme c\fution
when using \fny device or fe\fture
th\ft m\fy t\fke their \fttention off
the ro\fd. Use of \fny electric\fl
devices such \fs cell phones,
computers, port\fble r\fdios,
vehicle n\fvig\ftion or other
devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is d\fngerous
\fnd could le\fd to \f serious
collision. Texting while driving \Wis
\flso d\fngerous \fnd should never
be done while the v\Wehicle is
moving. \bf you find yourself
un\fble to devote your full
\fttention to vehicle oper\ftion,
pull off the ro\fd to \f s\ffe loc\ftion
\fnd stop your vehicle. Some
St\ftes or Provinces prohibit the
use of cellul\fr telephones or
texting while driving.\W \bt is \flw\fys
the driver’s responsibility to
comply with \fll loc\fl l\fws.
Driving and \flcohol:
Drunken driving is one o\Wf the most frequent c\fuses of collisions. Your
driving \fbility c\fn b\We seriously imp\fired with blood \flcohol levels f\fr below
the leg\fl minimum. \bf\W you \fre drinking, don’t d\Wrive. Ride with \f desig\Wn\fted
non-drinking driver, c\fll \f c\fb, \f friend, or use \Wpublic tr\fnsport\ftion.
This guide h\fs been \Wprep\fred to help you get quickly
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reference source for common questions. However, it is not \f
substitute for your Owner’s M\fnu\fl.
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\fnd import\fnt s\ffety mess\fges, ple\fse consult your Owner’s
M\fnu\fl, N\fvig\ftion/Medi\f Center M\fnu\fls \fnd other\W W\frning
L\fbels in your vehicle.
Not \fll fe\ftures shown in this guide m\f\Wy \fpply to your vehicle.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler
GroupLLC ................2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit..............6
Instrument Cluster............8
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ................. 10
Remote Start.............. 10
Theft Alarm................11
Seat Belt..................11
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags............12
Child Restraints.............13
FrontSeats ............... 16
RearSeats.................17
Tilt Steering Column......... 19
HeatedSeats ..............20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations..21
Turn Signal/Lights Lever.......22
Wiper/Washer Lever.........23
Speed Control.............24
Manual Climate Controls.......25
Automatic Temperature
Controls (ATC).............26
Soft Top And Sunrider®........ 27
Hard Top And Freedom Top®.....31
Dual Top — If Equipped........33
Wind Buffeting.............33
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System....34
Media Center 130 (Sales Code
RES)...................36
Media Center 130 With Satellite
Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) . . . 38
Media Center 230 (Sales Code
REQ)................... 41
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB)................44
Media Center 730N (Sales Code
RHR)...................53
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/
Travel Link................63
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 67
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control.......67
Uconnect™ Phone...........68
Uconnect™ Voice Command......71
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio.....73
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).............73
Programmable Features.......74PowerInverter .............75
Power Outlets.............76
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESCommand-Trac®/Rock-Trac®..... 77
Axle Lock (Tru-Lok®)
Rubicon Only.............. 77
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect –
Rubicon Only..............78
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)........79
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.)............81
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance.....84
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights..................84
If Your Engine Overheats.......88
Jacking And Tire Changing.....89
Jump-Starting.............93
Emergency Tow Hooks........95
Shift Lever Override..........96
Towing A Disabled Vehicle......96
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.......97
Event Data Recorder (EDR).....98
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..........99
Engine Compartment.........100
Fluids And Capacities.........101
Maintenance Chart..........103
Fuses...................106
TirePressures..............110
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care..... 111
Exterior Bulbs............. 111
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC
Customer Center............112
Chrysler Canada Inc.
Customer Center............112
Assistance For The Hearing
Impaired.................112
Publications Ordering.........112
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C..........113
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By
MOPAR®.................114
INDEX.................115
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions.....118
TABLE OF CONTENTS

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS
systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless
features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are
experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting
your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms
persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, JEEP, MOPAR, ATF+4, COMMAND-TRAC, FREEDOM TOP,
ROCK-TRAC, RUBICON, SAHARA, TRU-LOK, Uconnect and WRANGLER are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code
RES + RSC)
NOTE:
• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and
Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features,
press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice
prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating
“Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of
you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used
when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention
from driving.
Clock Setting
• Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink; turn the
“TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the hours.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink;
turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to save the time change.
• To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
ELECTRONICS
38

Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ)
NOTE:
• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and
Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features,
press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice
prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating
“Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of
you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used
when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention
from driving.
Clock Setting
• Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink; turn the
“TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the hours.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink;
turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to save the time change.
• To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
ELECTRONICS
41

Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
NOTE:
• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and
Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features,
press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice
prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating
“Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of
you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used
when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention
from driving.
Clock Setting
• Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed.
• Touch the “USER CLOCK” soft-key (Navigation radio only).
• To adjust the hours, touch either the “HOUR FORWARD” or “HOUR
BACKWARD” soft-key.
• To adjust the minutes, touch either the “MINUTE FORWARD” or “MINUTE
BACKWARD” soft-key.
• To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is
displayed.
ELECTRONICS
44

• You may experience delays in acquisition of satellite signals when in
areas with an obstructed view to the sky, such as garages, tunnels, or
large cities with tall buildings.
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR)
NOTE:Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice
Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has
these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a
voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating
“Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience
of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be
used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your
attention from driving.
Clock Setting
• Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed.
• Touch the “USER CLOCK” soft-key.
• To adjust the hours, touch either the “HOUR FORWARD” or “HOUR
BACKWARD” soft-key.
• To adjust the minutes, touch either the “MINUTE FORWARD” or “MINUTE
BACKWARD” soft-key.
• To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is
displayed.
ELECTRONICS
53