Chrysler Jeep Wrangler User's Guide

User Guide2013 WranglerIncludes Wrangler Unlimited

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERWarning Lights- Low Fuel Warning Light- Charging System Light**- Oil Pressure Warning Light**- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**- Air Ba

Oil Change EVIC IndicatorMessage• If an “oil change” message (shown as "Change Oil Soon" and "Oil Change Needed")appears and a sin

•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floorand the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to ac

Preparations For Jacking1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.3. Set the parking brake.4

4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle. Place the jack underthe axle tube, as shown. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sur

Road Tire Installation1. Mount the road tire on the axle.2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward thewheel. Lightl

WARNING!• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being

JUMP-STARTING• If your vehicle has a discharged batteryit can be jump-started using a set ofjumper cables and a battery in anothervehicle or by using

• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.• Disconnect the positive (+) end of t

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS•If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear.NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommend

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE• The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the groundusing a flatbed.CAUTION!Towing this vehicl

Indicators- Turn Signal Indicators- High Beam Indicator- Front Fog Light Indicator- Front Axle Lock Indicator*- Rear Axle Lock Indicator*- Vehicle Sec

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)• This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose ofan EDR is to record, in certain crash or nea

OPENING THE HOOD• Release the two hood latches locatedon the left and right side of the hood.•Raise the hood and locate the safetylatch, in the middle

ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE110

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESComponent Fluid, Lubricant, orGenuine PartCapacitiesEngine Coolant–3.6L EngineWe recommend you useMOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Yea

Component Fluid, Lubricant, orGenuine PartCapacitiesAxle differential (rear)226 RBI (Model 44) -We recommend you useMOPAR®Gear & AxleLubricant (SA

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEYour vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil changeindicator system will remind you that it is

Required Maintenance Intervals.Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required mainte-nance intervals.At Every Oil Change In

Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.Mileage or time passed(whichever com

Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000Or Years: 2 3 4

Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000Or Years: 2 3 4

KEY FOBLocking And Unlocking TheDoors/Swing Gate• Press the LOCK button once to lock allthe doors and swing gate. Press theUNLOCK button once to unloc

MAINTENANCE RECORDOdometer Date Signature, Authorized ServiceCenter20,000 Miles(32,000 km) or2 Years30,000 Miles(48,000 km) or3 Years40,000 Miles(64,0

FUSESIntegrated Power Module (fuses)MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE119

• The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near thebattery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.Cavity

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse DescriptionM10 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Enter-tainment System (IOD-VES), SatelliteDigital Audio Receive

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse DescriptionM2610 Amp RedPower Window Switch/Driver WindowSwitchM27 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch Feed, Wireless ModuleM28

TIRE PRESSURES• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthlyand inflate to the recommended pressure for your

WARNING!•Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affectvehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use

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NOTE:• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®•The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by Moparfeaturing a fit, finish, and functio

WARNING!• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gascontains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.

Airbag...12Air Conditioning ...25Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...111Arming Theft System (SecurityAlarm) ...11Aut

Jack Operation ...99,100Jump Starting ...104KeyFob...10Key Fob Programmable Features . . .83Lane Change and Turn Signal

Tow Hooks, Emergency ...106Towing...88Disabled Vehicle ...107Recreational ...90Trailer TowingTrailer and Tongue Wei

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSGETTING STARTED• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 13• How do I adjust the height of my Front Seat? pg. 15O

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES• How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 86UTILITY• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Wrangle

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WARNING!Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when y

WARNING!In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you arenot buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of you

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CHILD RESTRAINTS• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, ifavailable. According to crash statistics, children are

• The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatbackusing the most direct path. For the outboard seating positions,

WARNING!• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectileinside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infan

Driver’s and Passenger Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door)• Push the lever on the seatback rear-ward (toward the rear of the vehicle) totilt the entire seat f

REAR SEATSFolding Rear Seat• Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allowthe rear seat to fold down easily.T

Important:This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, N

TILT STEERING COLUMN• The tilt lever is located on the steeringcolumn, below the turn signal lever.• Push down on the lever to unlock thesteering colu

HEATED SEATSFront Heated Seats• The controls for front heated seats arelocated near the bottom center of theinstrument panel (below the heater/aircond

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmissionand axle) in your vehicle.• Drive m

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVERHeadlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the secon

Fog Lights• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist• Tap the lever up or d

SPEED CONTROL• The Electronic Speed Control switchesare located on the steering wheel.Cruise ON/OFF• Push the ON/OFF switch to activate theSpeed Contr

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLSAir Recirculation• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.• Reci

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)Automatic Operation• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.• Select the desired temperature by ro

SUNRIDER® AND SOFT TOP2–Door Sunrider® Down• Follow these simple steps to open the Sunrider®feature.1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.2. R

4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back asshown.5.Locate the straps to secure the sidebows. Wrap the straps a

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC ...2CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT ...6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...8

2–Door Soft Top Down• Follow these simple steps to lower the 2–door soft top.1. Remove the side and back windows.2. Remove rear corner panels.3.Releas

4. Release the Sunrider®latch (both sides).5.Open the swing gate and lower the top.NOTE:Ensure the fabric does not overhang thesides of the vehicle.•

4–Door Sunrider® Down• Follow these simple steps to open the Sunrider®feature.1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.2. Release the header latc

4. Fold the top so that the material forms a "W" as shown. Enter the vehicle and movethe material into two folds.5. Fold back the front sect

4–Door Soft Top Down• Follow these simple steps to lower the 4–door soft top.1. Remove the side and back windows.2. Remove rear corner panels.3. Relea

4. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear.5. Fold the top so that the material forms a "W" as shown. Enter the vehicle and mov

7. Open the swing gate and lower the top.NOTE:Ensure the fabric does not overhang thesides of the vehicle.• To raise the soft top, perform the abovest

HARD TOP AND FREEDOM TOP®Freedom Top® Removal• Follow these simple steps to remove the front panels.1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the sid

4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoulder belt anchorage).5. Unlatch the header panel latch lo-cated at the top of the windshield.6.

6. Locate and disconnect the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of thevehicle.7. Remove the washer hose (next to thewire harness) by pinching

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLCCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that itrepresents precision workmanship, d

DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED• If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must remove one of the tops fromthe vehicle.• 2 Door - If the soft top is rem

WIND BUFFETING• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. Ifbuffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEMELECTRONICS40

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Uconnect® 130NOTE:Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and yourpassengers. Some of these radio features should

Radio OperationSeek Up/Down Buttons• Press to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands.• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.S

Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIONOTE:• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect®Voice Command andUconnect®Phone features. To deter

Radio OperationSeek Up/Down Buttons• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.• Hold either button to bypass stations without stop

LIST Button• Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or downthe list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob.

Uconnect® 230NOTE:• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect®Voice Command andUconnect®Phone features. To determine if your radio has these fe

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Radio OperationSeek Up/Down Buttons• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.• Hold either button to bypass stations without stop

How To Load Multiple CDs/DVDs• Press the “LOAD” button and then press the button with the correspondingnumber (1–6) where the CD is being loaded. The

Uconnect® 430/430NNOTE:• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect®Voice Command andUconnect®Phone features. To determine if your radio has the

Menu• Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Filesmenu.• Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.

Radio Operation• To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO” hard-key on the left side of thefaceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the

CD/DVD Disc Operation• Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of thescreen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “

Audio Jack Operation• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®,tobeplugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s

Copying Music From USB• The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. Toaccess, lift up on the cover.• Insert a US

Playing Music From The HDD• Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of thescreen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch t

Changing the Navigation Voice Prompt Volume1. Program a destination.2. While traveling on your route, touch the upper left area of the map screen wher

Rollover WarningINTRODUCTION/WELCOME4

Setting Your Home Location• From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Go Home.”• You may enter your address directly, use your cur

• Touch “Where To?,” then search for the additional stop. Then select the Via Pointyou wish to add from the given search results.• Touch “Go,” then to

Uconnect® 730NNOTE:Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you andyour passengers. Some of these radio features should

Equalizer, Balance And FadeAudio Control Menu• Press the “MENU” hard-key on theright side of the radio. Then press the“Audio Control” soft-key to get

Radio Operation• To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key on the left side of thefaceplate repeatedly until AM/FM/SAT appears at the top

CD/DVD Disc Operation• Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed atthe top of the screen. Select the source by touchi

• Pressing the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key and then the “AUX” soft-key to change themode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the m

Copying Music From USB• The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive.To access, lift up on the cover.• Insert a US

Display A Picture On The Radio Screen• Once the import is complete, the pictures will then be available in the “MYPICTURES” screen.•Press the “MENU” h

NAVIGATION• Your navigation system receives GPSsignals from up to 16 satellites to dis-play the position of your vehicle. Mapand database information

Use of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, orchargers may affect the per

Main Navigation MenuFinding Points Of Interest• From the NAV main menu, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key.• Select a Category and then a subcate

Entering Your Home Location• Press the “NAV” hard-key on the right side of the radio.• From the Nav – Main Menu, touch “Guide Me Home” to enter your h

Route Guidance• After starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces:“Follow the arrows on the display.” You will receive navi

SiriusXM™ SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVEL LINK• SiriusXM™ Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trialsubscription included with

• You will see a favorite star indicator in the upper right side of the screen below theSAT soft-key and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song

• The time displayed below the bar indicates how much time is present between thecurrent buffer play position and the live broadcast.Replay Option Opt

SiriusXM™ Travel Link (Uconnect® 730N & Uconnect® 430N Only)NOTE:• SiriusXM™ Travel Link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS•The steering wheel audio controls arelocated on the rear surface of the steer-ing wheel.Right Switch• Press the switch u

NOTE:The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone®devices. TheUSB port also supports playing music from compatible external US

• Press the “Phone” button to begin.• Wait for the “ready” prompt and BEEP.• (After the BEEP), say ”setup” or “Uconnect device setup”.• (After the BEE

DRIVER COCKPITCONTROLS AT A GLANCE6

NOTE:The mobile phone may require authorization prior to download.• A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every timea pho

WARNING!• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditionsfollowing applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention shoul

Common Voice Commands (Examples)Main Menu “Radio AM” (to switch to the AM radio mode)“Radio FM” (to switch to the FM radio mode)“Satellite Radio” (to

Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. Thefollowing are common voice commands for this mode: “NewMemo” (to record a new memo) — D

Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO•If equipped with Uconnect®Voice Com-mand, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod®devices, cell phones or other mediaplayers, may also

ECO• The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in afuel efficient manner.• This feature allows you to monitor when you

POWER INVERTER•A 115 Volt, 150 Watt AC power inverteris located on the front of the centerconsole.• This outlet can power cellular phones,electronics

POWER OUTLETS• There are three possible 12–Volt Power Outlets in this vehicle.• The front power outlet, located in the lower portion of the instrument

COMMAND-TRAC®/ROCK-TRAC®• The transfer case provides four modepositions: 2H (Two-wheel drive highrange), 4H (Four-wheel drive highrange), N (Neutral),

AXLE LOCK (TRU-LOK®) RUBICON ONLY• The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the instrument panel (to the left of thesteering column).• This feature will onl

A. Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) Controls pg. 82B. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behindsteering wheel) pg. 21C. Electronic Vehicle Informati

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)Engine/TransmissionAxle ModelGCWR (Gross Com-bined Wt. Rating)Frontal AreaMax. GTW(Gross Traile

Engine/TransmissionAxle ModelGCWR (Gross Com-bined Wt. Rating)Frontal AreaMax. GTW(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. TrailerTongue Wt.(See Note)3.6L/Manual 3.73F

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)Towing This Vehicle Behind Another VehicleTowing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive ModelsFl

Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive ModelsNOTE:The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N), automatic transmission mustbe shifted into PARK,

7. Shift the transfer case lever to the desired position.NOTE:When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may berequired to

WARNING!You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfercase in the N (NEUTRAL) position without first fully engag

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE•Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for CanadianResidents.• Provide your name, vehicle identificati

• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIRPRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD

- Engine Temperature Warning Light• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while drivin

- Charging System Light• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging systemlight remains on, it means that the vehi