Jeep 2012 Wrangler User manual

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2012 Jeep®Wrangler
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
Note: Information shown is correct at time of publication, and is subject to change without notice.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style
Two-door sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant
Toledo Supplier Park, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class
Multi-purpose vehicle
Introduction Date
1987
ENGINE: 3.6-LITER, DOHC V-6
Availability
Standard on all models
Type and Description
60° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Power (SAE net)
285 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm
Max Engine Speed
6,600 erpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity
6.0 qt. (5.7L)
Coolant Capacity
14 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine features(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
Automatic (17/21) Manual (17/21 — 4x4)
Assembly Plant
Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.
(a) Meets NAS [BIN 4+(ULEV II+)] for all 50 states, no unique emissions package for 13 state emissions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
160-amp
Battery
600 CCA, maintenance free

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TRANSMISSION: NSG 370 MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability
Standard on all models
Description
Synchronized in all forward gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with
top-mounted shift lever
Clutch
Hydraulic actuation
Gear Ratios
1st
4.46
2nd
2.61
3rd
1.72
4th
1.25
5th
1
6th
0.797
Reverse
4.06
Axle Ratio
3.21 standard, 3.73 optional (4.10 Rubicon)
Overall Top-gear
2.53 standard, 2.95 optional (3.24 Rubicon)
TRANSMISSION: W5A580 AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability
Optional
Description
Adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS)
driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque
converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
3.59
2nd
2.19
3rd
1.41
4th
1
5th
0.83
Reverse
3.16
Axle Ratio
3.06:1
Overall Top-gear
2.54
TRANSFER CASE: NV241 COMMAND-TRAC®
Type
Part-time
Operating Modes
2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low-range Ratio
2.72:1
Center Differential Type
None

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TRANSFER CASE: NV241OR ROCK-TRAC®
Type
Part-time, heavy-duty
Operating Modes
2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low-range Ratio
4.0:1
Center Differential Type
None
Axle Ratio
3.21 standard, 3.73 optional (3.73 standard Rubicon w/automatic)
4.10 standard Rubicon w/manual (optional for automatic)
Overall Top-gear
2.53 standard, 2.95 optional (2.95 standard Rubicon w/automatic,
3.24 standard Rubicon w/manual (optional for automatic)
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Overall Length
152.8 (3881.2)
Overall Width (without Mirrors)
73.7 (1872.9)
Overall Height, Hardtop
70.9 (1800.1)
Wheelbase
95.4 (2424.1)
Track, Front
61.9 (1572.3)
Track, Rear
61.9 (1572.3)
Overhang, Front
26.7 (679.2)
Overhang, Rear
30.6 (777.9)
Maximum Payload
(includes Occupants and Cargo)
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Fuel-tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
CLEARANCES
P225/75R16
P245/75R16
P255/75R17
P255/70R18
LT255/75R17
Approach Angle, Deg.
40.8
42.0
43.8
44.6
44.3
Breakover Angle, Deg.
21.8
23.1
24.9
25.5
25.4
Departure Angle, Deg.
37.4
38.7
40.3
40.6
40.4
Front Axle to Ground (inches)
9.1
9.6
10.3
10.6
10.5
Rear Axle to Ground (inches)
8.8
9.4
10.1
10.3
10.2
CURB WEIGHT
Wrangler Sport, Manual Transmission
3,760 lbs. (1403 kg)
Wrangler Sport, Automatic Transmission
3,785 lbs. (1413 kg)
Wrangler Sahara, Manual Transmission
3,951 lbs. (1475 kg)
Wrangler Sahara, Automatic Transmission
3,976 lbs. (1484 kg)
Wrangler Rubicon, Manual Transmission
4,104 lbs. (1532 kg)
Wrangler Rubicon, Automatic Transmission
4,129 lbs. (1541 kg)

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/2
Front
Head Room
41.3 (1048.4)
Legroom
41.0 (1041.4)
Shoulder Room
55.8 (1416.7)
Hip Room
55.6 (1412.8)
Seat Travel
Driver — 9.4 (239.5),
Passenger — 9.4 (239.5)
Front-Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
54.6 (1.55)
Rear
Head Room
40.3 (1024.6)
Legroom
35.6 (904.2)
Shoulder Room
61.6 (1565.9)
Hip Room
44.7 (1135.6)
Rear-Seat Volume Index,
cubic ft. (cu. m)
48.3 (1.367)
Cargo Liftover Height
27.8 (706.1)
Maximum Cargo Width at Swing-Gate Opening
58.7 (1491.0)
Minimum Cargo Width at Swing-Gate Opening
41.2 (1046.5)
Maximum Cargo Height at Swing-Gate Opening
37.1 (942.3)
Minimum Cargo Height at Swing-Gate Opening
37.0 (939.8)
Distance Between Wheelhouses
44.7 (1135.4)
Cargo Volume cubic ft. (cu. m)
Rear Seat Installed
56.5 cu. ft. (1.60)
Rear Seat Removed
61.2 cu. ft. (1.73)
Behind Rear Seat
17.15 cu. ft. (0.19)
BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction
Ladder-type frame, open steel body

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SUSPENSION
Front
Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock
absorbers — Standard
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages)
gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard
Electronic Sway-Bar Disconnect System — Standard, Rubicon
Rear
Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock
absorbers — Standard
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages)
gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard
STEERING
Type
Power, recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio
16.7:1 overall
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
34.9 ft. (10.62 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.5
BRAKES
Availability
Standard on all models
Power-assist Type
10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
with On- and Off-road Calibrations
Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Drum-in-hat
Front Size and Type
11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor
with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (Total Front)
234.3 in.
Rear Size and Type
12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor
with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (Total Rear)
202.6 in.

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WHEELS
Availability
Standard on Wrangler Sport
Type and Material
Painted steel
Size
16 x 7.0 in.
Availability
Standard on Wrangler Sahara
Type and Material
Painted cast-aluminum
Size
18 x 7.5 in.
Availability
Standard on Wrangler Rubicon
Type and Material
Painted cast-aluminum
Size
17 x 7.5 in.
TIRES
Availability
Standard on Wrangler Sport
Size and Type
P225/75R16, on/off-road, black sidewall
Mfr. and Model
Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs per Mile (km)
712 (1146)
Availability
Standard on Wrangler Sahara
Size and Type
P255/70R18, on/off-road, OWL
Mfr. and Model
Bridgestone Dueler 693
Revs per Mile (km)
653 (1051)
Availability
Standard on Wrangler Rubicon
Size and Type
LT255/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall
Mfr. and Model
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain
Revs per Mile (km)
650 (1046)

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TOWING CAPACITIES
WRANGLER SPORT 4WD
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Payload
Base
Wt.
Base
Wt.
Front
Base
Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trailer
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
M6
NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH)
3.21
1000
3879
1966
1913
2775
3200
6029
2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
M6
NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH)
3.73
1000
3879
1966
1913
2775
3200
6029
2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
A5
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL)
3.21
1000
3892
1961
1931
2775
3200
6042
2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
A5
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL)
3.73
1000
3892
1961
1931
2775
3200
6042
2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
WRANGLER SAHARA 4WD
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Payload
Base
Wt.
Base
Wt.
Front
Base
Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trailer
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
M6
NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH)
3.21
880
4055
2035
2021
2775
3200
6205
2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
M6
NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH)
3.73
880
4055
2035
2021
2775
3200
6205
2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
A5
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL)
3.21
880
4069
2030
2039
2775
3200
6219
2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
A5
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL)
3.73
880
4069
2030
2039
2775
3200
6219
2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
WRANGLER RUBICON®4WD
Engine
Trans
Type
Transmission
Axle
Ratio
Payload
Base
Wt.
Base
Wt.
Front
Base
Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR
Max
Trailer
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
M6
NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH)
4.10
892
4132
2084
2049
2775
3200
6282
2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
A5
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGV)
3.73
892
4146
2079
2067
2775
3200
6296
2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT)
A5
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGV)
4.10
892
4146
2079
2067
2775
3200
6296
2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
+ + +