2013 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED maintenance

WARNING!• You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to per-
form a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 621

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know. Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealer, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 625

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............... .303
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... .579
Adding Fuel ............................ .510
Additives, Fuel .......................... .509
Airbag ..................................62
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .569
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................ .571
Air Conditioning ......................... .392
Air Conditioning Controls .................. .392
Air Conditioning Filter .................... .402
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............. .403
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................ .571
Air Conditioning System ................... .392
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .483
Alarm Light ............................ .305 Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antenna, Satellite Radio .................... .352
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................. .578
Disposal ............................ .581
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............... .455
Anti-Lock Warning Light ................... .303
Appearance Care ........................ .591
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........20
Assistance Towing ........................ .130
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .168
Automatic Oil Change Indicator .............. .325
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... .396
Automatic Transmission ................... .420
Adding Fluid ........................ .588
Fluid and Filter Changes ................ .588
Fluid Change ........................ .588634 INDEX

Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .473
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ...............311
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............99
Checks, Safety ............................99
Child Restraint ............................76
Child Safety Locks .........................40
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .507
Cleaning
Wheels ............................. .593
Climate Control ......................... .391
Clock ................................. .337
Cold Weather Operation ....................411
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. .390
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .487
Compass .............................. .315
Compass Calibration ...................... .318
Compass Variance ........................ .317
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .315 Connector
UCI ............................... .382
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ........ .382
Console ............................... .189
Console, Floor .......................... .189
Contract, Service ......................... .627
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... .580
Cooling System .......................... .577
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. .579
Coolant Capacity ...................... .610
Coolant Level ........................ .581
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ .581
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................. .578
Inspection ........................... .577
Points to Remember .................... .581
Pressure Cap ......................... .580
Radiator Cap ......................... .580
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... .578
Corrosion Protection ...................... .591636 INDEX

Emergency Brake ........................ .452
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking ............................. .540
Jump Starting ........................ .548
Tow Hooks .......................... .554
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... .563
Engine
Air Cleaner .......................... .569
Block Heater ......................... .413
Break-In Recommendations ................98
Compartment ........................ .561
Compartment Identification .............. .561
Cooling ............................. .577
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... .100
Fails to Start ..........................411
Flooded, Starting .......................411
Fuel Requirements ..................... .506
Jump Starting ........................ .548
Oil ................................ .566 Oil Change Interval .................... .325
Oil Selection ......................... .567
Oil Synthetic ......................... .568
Overheating ......................... .538
Starting ............................. .410
Temperature Gauge .................... .305
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .568
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart .................. .568
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .507
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... .100
Exhaust System .......................... .100
Extender, Seat Belt .........................61
Exterior Lights .......................... .103
Fabric Care ............................. .594
Fabric Top ............................. .595638 INDEX

Illuminated Entry .......................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .167
Interior ............................. .171
Lights On Reminder .................... .170
Low Fuel ........................... .300
Oil Pressure ......................... .301
Passing ............................. .170
Rear Servicing ........................ .609
Rear Tail ............................ .609
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .301
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. .305
Service ............................. .607
Side Marker ......................... .609
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............. .305
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... .306
Traction Control ....................... .468
Turn Signal .......................... .103
Voltage ............................. .300
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .... .300 Loading Vehicle ......................... .513
Tires ............................... .477
Locking Axle ........................... .433
Locks ..................................36
Automatic Door ........................39
Child Protection ........................40
Door ................................36
Power Door ...........................38
Lubrication, Body ........................ .572
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .570
Maintenance Procedures ................... .565
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .614
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......311
Manual, Service ......................... .630
Manual Transmission ..................... .414
Fluid Level Check ..................... .589
Lubricant Selection ..................... .588
Shift Speeds ......................... .415
10 INDEX 643

Rear Window Features .................... .293
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .293
Recorder, Event Data .......................75
Recreational Towing ...................... .532
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ...... .534
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... .536
Reformulated Gasoline .................... .507
Refrigerant ............................. .572
Release, Hood ........................... .166
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................59
Remote Control
Door Locks ............................22
Starting System .........................28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ .389
Remote Starting System ......................28
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .606
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .564 Replacement Tires ........................ .491
Reporting Safety Defects ................... .629
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ............... .325
Restraint, Head .......................... .160
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Restraints, Occupant ........................45
Rotation, Tires .......................... .494
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ .101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... .103
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... .629
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .100
Safety Information, Tire .................... .471
Safety Tips ...............................99
Satellite Radio Antenna .................... .352
Schedule, Maintenance .................... .614
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .595
Seat Belt Reminder .........................59
Seat Belts ................................48646 INDEX

Recreational ......................... .532
Weight ............................. .519
Towing Assistance ........................ .130
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ....................... .432
Traction Control ......................... .457
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. .469
Trailer Towing .......................... .515
Cooling System Tips ................... .531
Hitches ............................. .518
Minimum Requirements ................. .525
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... .524
Wiring ............................. .529
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .519
Trailer Weight ........................... .519
Transfer Case ........................... .589
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation .............. .428
Maintenance ......................... .589
Transmission ........................... .585
Automatic ........................... .420 Manual ............................. .414
Range Indicator ....................... .306
Shifting ............................. .418
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) ....................27
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .490
Trip Computer .......................... .315
Trip Odometer .......................... .308
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................. .306
Turn Signals ............................ .169
UCI Connector .......................... .382
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ...............114
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ .631
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .382
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .506
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................55
Upholstery Care ......................... .594650 INDEX