2013 JEEP WRANGLER wipers

▫Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door
Models ........................... .165
▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four-Door
Models ........................... .165
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........167
 LIGHTS ............................ .168
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................168
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ............169
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......170
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .171
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................171
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................171
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................172
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .172▫
Front Fog Lights ..................... .172
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer ...............172
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....173
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .173
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......176
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............177
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............177
▫ Windshield Washers ....................178
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .179
 TILT STEERING COLUMN ...............179
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .180
▫ To Activate ......................... .181
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107

When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom posi-
tion will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is
also known as the “Party” mode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. The front wipers are
operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever.
For information on using the rear window wiper/washer,
refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent
past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera-
tion. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third
detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper
operation.
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and
allow the wipers to return to the park position before
turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on
and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to
the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the lever to the
first detent position for one of five intermittent settings.
The delay cycle can be set anywhere between 1 to
18 seconds.
Front Wiper Control
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NOTE:The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while
spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay
range, the wiper will start and continue to operate for two or
three wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume
the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers will
operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during wind-
shield washer use.Front Wiper Control
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Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to
clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As
long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue
to operate.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the
steering column, below the turn signal lever.
Mist Control
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If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be
removed and the windshield folded down. However, the
protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you
remove the side bars and fold down the windshield,
drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the
speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with
low range operation preferred if you are driving off-road
with the windshield folded down.
Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as
the task that required their removal is completed and
before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your
passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and
off-road, regardless of whether the windshield is raised or
folded down.
Outside rearview mirrors are mounted on the doors. If you
choose to remove the doors, see your authorized dealer for
a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror. Federal law
requires outside mirrors on vehicles for on-road use.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these warnings to help protect
against personal injury:
•Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the wind-
shield down.
• Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is
securely fastened, either up or down.
• Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at
all times when the windshield is down.
• Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions
for raising the windshield. Make sure that the
folding windshield, windshield wipers, side bars,
and all associated hardware and fasteners are cor-
rectly and tightly assembled before driving your
vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may
prevent your vehicle from providing you and your
passengers protection in some accidents.
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Flash Lamp with Lock
When on is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the Sound Horn with Lock feature selected. To
make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until “On” or “Off” appears.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the SELECT button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or
“90” appears.
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When on is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. If the
headlights were turned on by this feature they will also
turn off when the wipers are turned off. To make your
selection, press and release the SELECT button until
“ON” or “OFF” appears.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle”.
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK
for towing.CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved
method of towing without the ignition key is with a
flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
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