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This vehicle may be equipped with driver
and/or front passenger seat track position
sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of
the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi-
tional protection by supplementing the seat
belts. Front air bags are not expected to
reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or roll -
over collisions. The front air bags will not
deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle
damage — for example, some pole colli -
sions, truck underrides, and angle offset
collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type
and location of impact, front air bags may
deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end
damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle
deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indica -
tors of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection
in all collisions, and also are needed to help
keep you in position, away from an inflating
air bag. When the ORC detects a collision requiring
the front air bags, it signals the inflator units.
A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated
to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the
upper passenger side of the instrument
panel separate and fold out of the way as the
air bags inflate to their full size. The front air
bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to
blink your eyes. The front air bags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the
driver and front passenger.
Passenger Air Bag Disable Feature — If
Equipped
This system allows the driver to DISABLE
(OFF) the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
if a child restraint
must be installed in the
front seat. Only DISABLE (OFF) the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if it is
absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint in the front seat. Children 12 years
or younger should ride properly buckled up in
a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seats rather than in the
front. (Refer to “Child Restraints” in this
section for further information.)
WARNING!
No objects should be placed over or near
the air bag on the instrument panel or
steering wheel because any such objects
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air
bag to inflate.
Do not put anything on or around the air
bag covers or attempt to open them
manually. You may damage the air bags
and you could be injured because the air
bags may no longer be functional. The
protective covers for the air bag cushions
are designed to open only when the air
bags are inflating.
Relying on the air bags alone could lead
to more severe injuries in a collision. The
air bags work with your seat belt to
restrain you properly. In some collisions,
air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear
your seat belts even though you have air
bags.
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Once the self-check is complete, only one
Passenger Air Bag Indicator Light should be
illuminated at a time. Passenger Air Bag DISABLE (OFF) Indicator
Light – Located On The Overhead Sports Bar
The Passenger Air Bag DISABLE (OFF) Indi -
cator Light tells the driver and front
passenger when the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag is deactivated. The Passenger
Air Bag DISABLE (OFF) Indicator Light will
illuminate to show that the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy
during a collision. NEVER assume the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deacti -
vated unless the Passenger Air Bag DISABLE
(OFF) Indicator Light is illuminated.
Passenger Air Bag ENABLE (ON) Indicator
Light – Located On The Overhead Sports Bar
The Passenger Air Bag ENABLE (ON) Indi -
cator Light tells the driver and front
passenger when the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag is activated. The Passenger Air
Bag ENABLE (ON) Indicator Light will illu -
minate to show that the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag will deploy during an
impact that requires air bag deployment.
NEVER assume the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag is activated unless the
Passenger Air Bag ENABLE (ON) Indicator
Light is illuminated.
DISABLING (OFF) The Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag
To DISABLE (OFF) the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag, access the instrument cluster
display main menu located in the instrument
cluster by pushing the Up or Down arrow
button located on the steering wheel, then
complete the following actions:
WARNING!
If any of the above conditions occur,
indicating there is an issue with the
Passenger Air Bag Indicator Light, the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will
remain in the last selected state
(DISABLED or ENABLED).
WARNING!
NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur.
It is advisable to always carry children in
a child restraint system on the rear seat,
which is the most protected position in
the event of a collision.
Should it be necessary to carry a child on
the passenger side front seat in a
rear-facing child restraint system, the
passenger side front air bag must be
deactivated. Always make sure the
airbag deactivation indicator light is illu-
minated when using a child restraint
system. The passenger seat must also be
positioned backward as far as possible to
avoid the child restraint system from
coming into contact with the dashboard.
A deploying passenger front air bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child
12 years or younger, including a child in
a rear-facing child restraint.
Children 12 years or younger should
always ride buckled up in the rear seat of
a vehicle with a rear seat.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Following the actions listed in the table above will DISABLE (OFF) the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The Passenger Air Bag DISABLE (OFF)
Indicator light on the overhead sports bar will illuminate to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy during a collision.

ActionInformation
Scroll Up or Down to “Vehicle Set-Up”
Press the “OK” on the vehicle steering wheel to enter “Vehicle
Settings”
Scroll Up or Down using the arrow buttons on the steering wheel
to select “Security”
Press the “OK” button on the steering wheel to select “Security”
Press the “OK” button on the steering wheel to select “Passenger
AIRBAG”
Scroll Up or Down to Passenger AIRBAG OFF “ OFF” NOTE:
If the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag was previously ENABLED (ON)
it will default to ON and user will have to scroll down to select OFF.
Press the “OK” button on the steering wheel to select Passenger
AIRBAG OFF “ OFF”
Scroll Up or Down to select “YES” to confirm
Press the “OK” button on the steering wheel to select “YES” NOTE:
If this step is not completed within 1 minute this option will timeout
and this process will have to be repeated.
A single chime will sound with the Passenger AIRBAG OFF
indicator light illuminated for 4 to 5 seconds confirming the disabling
of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.
The Passenger AIRBAG OFF indicator light will remain continuously
illuminated telling the driver and front passenger that the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag is DISABLED (OFF).
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ENABLING (ON) The Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Access the instrument cluster display main menu located in the instrument cluster by pushing the Up or Down arrow button located on the
steering wheel, then complete the following actions:
ActionInformation
Scroll Up or Down to “Vehicle Set-Up”
Press the “OK” on the vehicle steering wheel to enter “Vehicle
Settings”
Scroll Up or Down using the arrow buttons on the steering
wheel to select “Security”

Press the “OK” button on the steering wheel to select “Security”

Press the “OK” button on the steering wheel to select
“Passenger AIRBAG”
Scroll Up or Down to Passenger AIRBAG ON “ ON” NOTE:
If the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag was previously DISABLED (OFF)
it will default to OFF and user will have to scroll down to select ON.
Press the “OK” button on the steering wheel to select
Passenger AIRBAG ON “ ON”
Press the “OK” button on the steering wheel to select “Yes” NOTE:
If this step is not completed within 1 minute this option will timeout and
this process will have to be repeated.
A single chime will sound with the Passenger AIRBAG ON indicator
light illuminated for 4 to 5 seconds confirming the enabling of the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.
The Passenger AIRBAG ON indicator light will remain continuously
illuminated telling the driver and front passenger that the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag is ENABLED (ON).
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NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the inte-
rior trim, but they will open during air bag
deployment.
Air Bag System Components
NOTE:
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
monitors the internal circuits and intercon -
necting wiring associated with electrical Air
Bag System Components listed below:
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Air Bag Warning Light
Steering Wheel and Column
Instrument Panel
Knee Impact Bolsters
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in
all collisions. This does not mean something
is wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the
air bags, any or all of the following may
occur:
The air bag material may sometimes cause
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the
occupants as the air bags deploy and
unfold. The abrasions are similar to fric-
tion rope burns or those you might get
sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor.
They are not caused by contact with chem -
icals. They are not permanent and
normally heal quickly. However, if you
haven’t healed significantly within a few
days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately.
WARNING!
Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do
not lean against the door or window. Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
Being too close to the Side Air Bags
during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could
lead to more severe injuries in a colli -
sion. The Side Air Bags work with your
seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t
deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt
even though you have Side Air Bags.
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As the air bags deflate, you may see some
smoke-like particles. The particles are a
normal by-product of the process that
generates the non-toxic gas used for air
bag inflation. These airborne particles may
irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If
you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the
area with cool water. For nose or throat irri-
tation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these parti -
cles settle on your clothing, follow the
garment manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags
have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to
protect you. NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the
interior trim, but they will open during air
bag deployment.

After any collision, the vehicle should be
taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communica
-
tion network remains intact, and the power
remains intact, depending on the nature of
the event, the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System
perform the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (If Equipped)
Cut off battery power to the electric motor
(If Equipped)
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery
has power
Turn on the interior lights, which remain
on as long as the battery has power or for
15 minutes from the intervention of the
Enhanced Accident Response System.
Unlock the power door locks. Your vehicle may also be designed to perform
any of these other functions in response to
the Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off
the HVAC Blower Motor, Close the HVAC
Circulation Door
Cut off battery power to the:
Engine
Electric Motor (if equipped)
Electric power steering
Brake booster
Electric park brake
Automatic transmission gear selector
Horn
Front wiper
Headlamp washer pump
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt
pretensioners cannot protect you in
another collision. Have the air bags, seat
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt
retractor assemblies replaced by an
authorized dealer immediately. Also, have
the Occupant Restraint Controller System
serviced as well.
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NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the
ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position
and remove the key from the ignition switch
to avoid draining the battery. Carefully check
the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the
engine compartment and fuel tank before
resetting the system and starting the engine.
If there are no fuel leaks or damage to the
vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights)
after an accident, reset the system by
following the procedure described below. If
you have any doubt, contact an authorized
dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident
Response System functions after an event,
the ignition switch must be changed from
ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in
the engine compartment and on the ground
near the engine compartment and fuel tank
before resetting the system and starting the
engine.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!

Modifications to any part of the air bag
system could cause it to fail when you need
it. You could be injured if the air bag
system is not there to protect you. Do not
modify the components or wiring,
including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim
cover or the upper passenger side of the
instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add
aftermarket side steps or running boards.

It is dangerous to try to repair any part of
the air bag system yourself. Be sure to
tell anyone who works on your vehicle
that it has an air bag system.
Do not attempt to modify any part of your
air bag system. The air bag may inflate
accidentally or may not function properly
if modifications are made. Take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air
bag system service. If your seat,
including your trim cover and cushion,
needs to be serviced in any way
(including removal or loosening/
tightening of seat attachment bolts),
take the vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Only manufacturer approved seat
accessories may be used. If it is
necessary to modify the air bag system
for persons with disabilities, contact an
authorized dealer.
WARNING! (Continued)
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tion. Do not pause with the transfer case in
N (Neutral). Once the shift is completed,
place the transmission into DRIVE.
NOTE:
Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the
vehicle completely stopped; however, diffi-
culty may occur due to the mating teeth not
being properly aligned. Several attempts may
be required for clutch teeth alignment and
shift completion to occur. The preferred
method is with the vehicle rolling at 2 to
3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). Avoid attempting to
engage or disengage 4L with the vehicle
moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).Trac-Lok Rear Axle — If Equipped
The Trac-Lok rear axle provides a constant
driving force to both rear wheels and reduces
wheel spin caused by the loss of traction at
one driving wheel. If traction differs between
the two rear wheels, the differential automat -
ically proportions the usable torque by
providing more torque to the wheel that has
traction.
Trac-Lok is especially helpful during slippery
driving conditions. With both rear wheels on
a slippery surface, a slight application of the
accelerator will supply maximum traction.
Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) — Rubicon Models

The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instru -
ment panel (to the right of the steering column).

Axle Lock Switch Panel
This feature will only activate when the
following conditions are met:
Ignition in RUN position, vehicle in 4L
(Low) range.

Vehicle speed should be 10 mph (16 km/h)
or less.

Both right and left wheels on axle are at
the same speed.
To activate the system, push the AXLE LOCK
switch down to lock the rear axle only (the
“REAR ONLY” will illuminate), push the
switch up to lock the front axle and rear axle
WARNING!
Failure to engage a transfer case position
completely can cause transfer case
damage or loss of power and vehicle
control. You could have a collision. Do not
drive the vehicle unless the transfer case
is fully engaged.
WARNING!
On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip
differential, never run the engine with one
rear wheel off the ground. The vehicle may
drive through the rear wheel remaining on
the ground and cause you to lose control of
your vehicle.
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