ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission
and axle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilome-
ters) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication to an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second
detent for headlights , and the third detent for AUTO.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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EVIC Main Menu • To step to each main menu feature press and release the MENU button once for
each step. A step from the last item in the list will cause the first item in the
feature list to be displayed. The following features are in the Main menu:
• Compass, Outside Temperature, and ECO display
• Digital Speedometer
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance to Empty
• Elapsed Time
• Vehicle Information
• Coolant Temp
• Oil Pressure
• Transmission Temp
• Oil Life Remaining (Automatic Oil Change Indicator)
• EVIC Units Selection
• System Status
• Personal Settings
• Tire PSI
Compass Calibration • This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass
manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC
will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns
(in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message
displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
ECO • The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in a
fuel efficient manner.
• This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner,
and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
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COMMAND-TRAC®/ROCK-TRAC® • The transfer case provides four mode
positions: 2H (Two-wheel drive high
range), 4H (Four-wheel drive high range),
N (Neutral), and 4L (Four-wheel drive low
range).
• The transfer case is intended to be
driven in the 2H position for normal
street and highway conditions such as
hard-surfaced roads.
• Shifting between 2H and 4H
• Shifting between 2H and 4H can be
made with the vehicle stopped or in
motion. Shift the transfer case lever
firmly to 4H at any speed up to
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Shifting between 4H and 4L (Automatic Transmission)
•
Shifting between 4H and 4L should be made with the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph
(3 to 5 km/h). Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL then shift the
transfer case lever firmly to 4L (do not pause with the transfer case in NEUTRAL).
Once the shift is completed, place the automatic transmission into DRIVE.
• Shifting between 4H and 4L (Manual Transmission)
• Shifting between 4H and 4L should be made with the vehicle rolling at 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). Fully depress the clutch pedal and shift the transfer case
lever firmly to 4L (do not pause with the transfer case in NEUTRAL). Once the
shift is completed, release the clutch pedal.
NOTE:
To enhance off-road performance in 4L mode, manual transmission vehicles will start
regardless of whether or not the clutch pedal is depressed.
AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK®) RUBICON ONLY • The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument panel (to the left of the
steering column).
• This feature will only activate when the following conditions are met:
• Key in Run Position, vehicle in 4L (Low) range.
• Vehicle speed at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
• Press the bottom of the AXLE LOCK switch once to lock the rear axle only and a
second time to lock the front axle (the rear and front axle lock indicator lights will
illuminate).
• To unlock the axles, press the top of the AXLE LOCK switch.
• The indicator light will flash until the axles are fully locked or unlocked.OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION)
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission Axle Model GCWR (Gross Com-
bined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 6,296 lbs
(2 856 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.73 Two–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 6,296 lbs
(2 856 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.21 Two–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 6,309 lbs
(2 862 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.73 Two–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 6,309 lbs
(2 862 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door Sahara
Model (4WD) 6,355 lbs
(2 883 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.73 Two–Door Sahara
Model (4WD) 6,355 lbs
(2 883 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.21 Two–Door Sahara
Model (4WD) 6,368 lbs
(2 888 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.73 Two–Door Sahara
Model (4WD) 6,368 lbs
(2 888 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 4.10 2–Door Rubicon
Model (4WD) 6,445 lbs
(2 923 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.73 T wo–Door Rubi-
con Model (4WD) 6,458 lbs
(2 929 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 4.10 Two–Door Rubi-
con Model (4WD) 6,458 lbs
(2 929 kg) 25 sq ft
(2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.21 Four–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 6,552 lbs
(2 972 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)UTILITY
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Engine/
Transmission Axle Model GCWR (Gross Com-
bined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L/Manual 3.73 Four–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 8,052 lbs
(3 652 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.21 Four–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 6,566 lbs
(2 978 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.73 Four–Door Sport
Model (4WD) 8,066 lbs
(3 659 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.21 Four–Door Sahara
Model (4WD) 6,768 lbs
(3 070 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Manual 3.73 Four–Door Sahara
Model (4WD) 8,268 lbs
(3 750 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.21 Four–Door Sahara
Model (4WD) 6,782 lbs
(3 076 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 3.73 Four–Door Sahara
Model (4WD) 8,282 lbs
(3 757 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.6L/Manual 4.10 Four–Door Rubi-
con Model (4WD) 8,334 lbs
(3 780 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 4.10 Four–Door Rubi-
con Model (4WD) 8,347 lbs
(3 786 kg) 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs
(1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue
weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo (ie. the GVWR), and the GVWR
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.UTILITY
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Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models NOTE:
The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N),
automatic transmission must be
shifted into
PARK, and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL)
for recreational towing. Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch pedal on a
manual transmission.
4. Turn OFF the engine.
5. Shift the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL (N).
6. Start the engine.
7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions) for five
seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in DRIVE or manual transmis-
sion in first gear.
10. Turn OFF the engine.
11. Firmly apply the parking brake.
12. Shift the transmission into PARK or place manual transmission in gear (NOT in
Neutral).
13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
14. Release the parking brake.
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
5. Press and hold the brake pedal.
6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
7. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position.UTILITY
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NOTE:
When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may be
required to avoid gear clash.
8.
Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in Neutral.
9. Release the brake pedal.
10. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
11. Start the engine.
12. Press and hold the brake pedal.
13. Release the parking brake.
14. Shift the transmission into gear, release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on
manual transmissions), and check that the vehicle operates normally.
CAUTION!• It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in
NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
• Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into PARK with
the transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) and the engine running. With the transfer case in
NEUTRAL (N) ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into
PARK.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or
transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
• Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the transfer case.
• Automatic transmissions must be placed in the PARK position for recreational
towing.
• Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not in Neutral) for recreational
towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting Into
NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N).
Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face
bar will be damaged.
WARNING!You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake.
The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move, even if the
transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.UTILITY
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Preparations For Jacking 1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manual transmission into
REVERSE.
5. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite of the jacking posi-
tion. For example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the ve-
hicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions 1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools
from the stored location.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel
lug nuts by turning them to the left
one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools.
Connect the jack handle driver to the
extension, then to the lug wrench.
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