2015 JEEP WRANGLER towing

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
• The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheelsOFFthe ground
using a flatbed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the
transfer case and/or transmission.
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 overheat-
ing 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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission –If EquippedUse only ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure touse ATF+4®fluid may affect the function or performance ofyour transmission. We recommend MOPAR®AT F + 4®fluid.
Manual Transmission –If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®Manual Transmission Lubri-cant meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material StandardMS-9224.
Transfer CaseWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic Trans-mission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front) We recommend you use MOPAR®Gear & Axle Lubricant(SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5).
Axle Differential (Rear)226 RBI (Model 44)–We recommend you use MOPAR®Gear& Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5) or equivalent. Fortrailer towing, use MOPAR®Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant(SAE 75W-140). Models equipped with Trac-Lok™ require anadditive.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAEJ1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available,then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®Power Steering Fluid +4,MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replaceif necessary.
XX XXX XX
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid.
X
X
X
X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped withfour wheel disc brakes.
XX XXX XX
Inspect transfer case fluid.
X
X
X
Additional MaintenanceReplace engine air cleaner filter.
X
X
X
X
X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Replace spark plugs **
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comesfirst.
XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter ifusing your vehicle for any of the following: police,taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
X
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the manual transmission fluid if using yourvehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snowplowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service(commercial service), off-road, desert operation ormore than 50% of your driving is at sustained highspeeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
XXXXX
Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle forany of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequenttrailer towing.
XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. XChange front and rear axle fluid if using yourvehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequenttrailer towing.
XXX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
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 perform 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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Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze).............126Adding Washer Fluid.........126Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag . . . . . .13Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .13Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .13Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .13Rollover...............13Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .13Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)....126Air Conditioner Maintenance....126Air Conditioning............31Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....126Air Conditioning System.......126Air Recirculation............31AlarmArm The System..........11Disarm The System........11Vehicle Security Alarm......11Alarm (Security Alarm).....11,110Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..124,126Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Anti-Lock Warning Light.......109Appearance Care...........126Assistance Towing..........105Audio Jack........51,54,57,62Audio Settings........51,53,56Audio Systems (Radio).........50Automatic Headlights.........26Automatic TemperatureControl (ATC)............31Automatic TransmissionFluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .125Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Battery.................126Body Mechanism Lubrication....126Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Brake System.............126Master Cylinder.........126Warning Light . . . . . . . . . .107
Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle.............26Bulb Replacement..........137Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Calibration, Compass.........93Capacities, Fluid...........124Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............126Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126CD (Compact Disc) Player..51,54,57Change Oil Indicator.........109Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . .112Charging System Light........108Child Restraint.............15Child RestraintsInstalling Child RestraintsUsing The Vehicle Seat Belt . . .18Lower Anchors And TethersFor Children . . . . . . . . . . . .18Using The Top Tether Anchorage..18CleaningWheels..............126Windshield Wiper Blades....126Climate Control.............31Clock Setting.......50,53,56,58Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . .109Brake Warning Light.......107Charging System Light.....108Electronic ThrottleControl (ETC) Indicator Light . .109Front Fog Light Indicator....110High Beam Indicator......110Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Oil Pressure Warning Light . . .108Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light...........105Turn Signal Indicator......110Vehicle Security Light......110Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .135Compass Calibration..........93
INDEX
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Cooling System............126Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .126Coolant Capacity.........124Coolant Level...........126Disposal of Used Coolant....126Drain, Flush, and Refill.....126Inspection............126Points to Remember . . . . . . .126Pressure Cap...........126Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)........124, 126Corrosion Protection.........126Cruise Control (Speed Control)....28Customer Assistance.........138
Defects, Reporting..........139Dimmer Control.............26Dimmer Switch, Headlight......26Disabled Vehicle Towing.......105Disarming, Security System......11DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .126Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Driver Cockpit............6,49
ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)................28Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .105Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator...........108Electronic Throttle ControlWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . .109Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . .92, 94Emergency, In Case ofJacking..............112Overheating............111To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 5Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .126Break-In Recommendations . . .26Checking Oil Level........126Compartment...........122Coolant (Antifreeze).......124Cooling...............126
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . .124Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124, 126Oil Filler Cap...........126Oil Selection........124, 126Overheating............111Event Data Recorder.........120Exhaust System............126
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 1FiltersAir Cleaner............126Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .124, 126Engine Oil Disposal.......126FlashersTu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 0Flash-To-Pass..............27Fluid, Brake..............125Fluid Capacities............124Fluids, Lubricants andGenuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . .124Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . .26, 27, 110Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .23Four Wheel Drive............98Operation..............98Shifting...............98Systems..............98Four Wheel Drive Operation......98Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.......119Frequently Asked Questions.....141Front Heated Seats...........25FuelOctane Rating..........124Requirements . . . . . . . . . .124Specifications..........124Tank Capacity..........124Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
General Maintenance.........126Glass Cleaning............126GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps) . . .67
HeadlightsAutomatic.............26Cleaning.............126Dimmer Switch..........26High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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PowerInverter...............95Outlet(Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)....96Power Steering Fluid.........125Preparation for Jacking........112Programmable Electronic Features...94
Radio Operation........51,53,56Rain Sensitive Wiper System.....27Rear Seat, Folding...........23Recreational Towing.........102Shifting into Transfer CaseNeutral (N)............103Shifting out of Transfer CaseNeutral (N)............104Refrigerant...............126Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Arm The Alarm...........11Disarm The Alarm.........11Remote Starting System........10Replacement Bulbs..........137Reporting Safety Defects.......139Restraint, Head.............20
Satellite Radio(Uconnect®studios) . . .52, 54, 56Schedule, Maintenance.......126Seat BeltEngage The AutomaticLocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . .18Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . .126Seat Belts................12Adjustable Shoulder Belt.....12Pretensioners...........12Seat Belt Warning . . . . . . . . .12Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Heated...............25Manual...............21Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . .23Security Alarm............110Arm The System..........11Disarm The System........11Security Alarm...........11
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .124ShiftingTransfer Case, Shifting intoTransfer Case Neutral (N)....103Transfer Case, Shifting out ofTransfer Case Neutral (N)....104Shift Lever Override.........118Signals, Turn...........27,110Sirius Satellite Radio.........81SIRIUS Travel Link...........81Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .112, 135, 136Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........124Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Speed ControlAccel/Decel............28Speed Control (Cruise Control)....28StartingRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4Steering Wheel Audio Controls....85Stuck, Freeing.............119Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic . . .99
Temperature Control,Automatic (ATC)...........31Tilt Steering Column..........24TiresAir Pressure...........134Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Compact Spare..........135Jacking..............112Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Touchscreen RadioCleaning Your TouchscreenRadio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 76Tow Hooks, Emergency........118To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 0Disabled Vehicle.........119Recreational...........102To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d aMotorhome.............102
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Trailer TowingTr a i l e r a n d To n g u e W e i g h t . . . 1 0 0Trailer Weight.............100Transfer CaseFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125TransmissionFluid . . . . . . . . . . . .125, 126Maintenance...........126Tu r n S i g n a l s . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 , 1 1 0
Uconnect®Voice Command . . . . . .89
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .11Voice Command............89Voice Prompt VolumeNavigation...........65,77VolumeNavigation Voice Prompt . . .65, 77
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Washer
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .126
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Washers, Windshield..........27
Washing Vehicle............126
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . .126
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . .126, 137
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . .27
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . .126
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . .27
Wiper Blade Replacement......126
Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
INDEX
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