2017 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

WARNING!
•A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to
occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
re-installation instructions above prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat.
NOTE: Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to
the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional
clearance to the back of the head.
Rear Head Restraints — 2 Door Model
The rear seat head restraints are not adjustable. They can be
removed to make it easier to take out the rear seat. To
remove the head restraint, push the button on each of the
two head restraint guides and pull upward on the head
restraint. Replace the head restraint before driving the
vehicle with passengers in the rear seat. To replace the head
restraint, insert the head restraint rods into the guides and
push downward on the head restraint until locked. Refer to
“Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for information
on child seat tether routing.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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WARNING!
•Do not drive the vehicle without the rear seat head
restraints installed while passengers are occupying
the rear seat. In a collision, people riding in this area
without the head restraints installed are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to
occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
reinstallation instructions above prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat. NOTE:
Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to
the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional
clearance to the back of the head.
Rear Head Restraints — 4 Door Model
The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable head re-
straints. Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for information on child seat tether routing.
STEERING WHEEL
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.
To Adjust The Tilt Steering Column
1. Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
2. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired.
3. Pull upwards on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury or death.
MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should
be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the
windshield).
Tilt Steering Column Lever
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by
pushing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the
left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the
dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the
button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is mov-
ing in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to
center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of
the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Automatic Dimming MirrorOutside Rearview Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are. Relying too much on your passenger
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
passenger side mirror.
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The power mirror switch is located on the center of the
instrument panel, below the climate controls. A rotary knob
selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position.After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Climate
Controls” for further information.
Power Mirror Switch
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Vanity Mirrors
Vanity mirrors are located on the sun visors. To use the
mirrors, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror
cover upward.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlights And Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The headlights come on at a low intensity level when
shifted into any position other than PARK (auto transmis-
sion) or when the vehicle begins to move (manual trans-
mission).
NOTE:The Daytime Running Light, on the same side of
the vehicle as the active turn signal, will turn off automati-
cally when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again
when the turn signal is not operating.
Vanity Mirror
Headlight Switch
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High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the
headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO
position (third detent). When the system is on, the Head-
light Time Delay feature is also on. This means the head-
lights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK position. To turn the Auto-
matic System off, turn the end of the multifunction lever
out of the AUTO position.NOTE:
The engine must be running before the headlights
will turn on in the Automatic mode.
Front Fog Lights
The front fog light switch is located on the multi-
function lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking or low beam headlights and pull out the
end of the lever.
NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking
lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam
headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Headlight Switch
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper
operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
•If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is
a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective. •
A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for more
than 1 mile (2 km).
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times then automatically turn off.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights or cargo lights are left on
after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver ’s door is opened.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Two courtesy/reading lights are located in the bottom of
the rearview mirror. You can turn these lights on and off
from the switches in the mirror or from the dimmer control
in the multifunction lever. These lights are also controlled
automatically by the Illuminated Entry System.
Turn Signal Operation
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