Jeep Jeep Wrangler 2013 User manual

Wrangler
Includes Wrangler Unlimited
Chrysler Group LLC
OWNER’S MANUAL
2013 Wrangler
13JK72-126-AF Sixth Edition Printed in U.S.A.
2013

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drink-
ing, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver,
call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea-
tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on
this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were
not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features
and equipment described in this manual that are not on this
vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any obliga-
tion upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2012 Chrysler Group LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ............................11
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................105
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................299
5STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................409
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................545
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................567
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................621
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................631
10 INDEX ....................................................................643
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵INTRODUCTION ........................4
䡵ROLLOVER WARNING ....................5
䡵HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............6
䡵WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............8
䡵VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........8
䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....9
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that conventional passenger cars are not
intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take
time to become familiar with your vehicle.
The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed
for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road
driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a
four-wheel drive vehicle.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-
sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills
will improve with experience. When driving off-road or
working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws
wherever you drive.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a
collision. Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.
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This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an
unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because
of the higher center of gravity and the narrower track, if
this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some
other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.
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Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro-
vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a
rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always
buckle up.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
Rollover Warning Label
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read
this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears underbody, on the right side of the
frame rail near the center of the vehicle, as well as on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.
NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate.
Vehicle Identification Number
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............15
▫Ignition Key Removal ...................15
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................16
䡵STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED ....17
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......17
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........17
▫Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System ..............................17
䡵SENTRY KEY® .........................18
▫Replacement Keys .....................19
▫Customer Key Programming ..............20
▫General Information ....................21
䡵VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................21
▫Rearming The System ...................21
▫To Arm The System ....................22
▫To Disarm The System ..................22
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䡵ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......23
䡵REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................24
▫To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate .......24
▫Remote Key Unlock On First Press ..........24
▫To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate .........25
▫Sound Horn On Lock ...................26
▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................26
▫To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock .........27
▫Programming Additional Transmitters........27
▫General Information ....................28
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........28
䡵REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................29
▫How To Use Remote Start ................30
䡵DOORS ..............................32
▫Upper Half Door Window Removal — If
Equipped ............................33
▫Upper Half Door Window Installation — If
Equipped ............................33
▫Front Door Removal ....................33
▫Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ......35
䡵DOOR LOCKS .........................38
▫Manual Door Locks ....................38
▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........40
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▫Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors...............................42
䡵WINDOWS ...........................43
▫Power Windows — If Equipped ...........43
▫Wind Buffeting .......................45
䡵REAR SWING GATE .....................45
䡵OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................47
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................50
▫Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor
Lockout — Four-Door Models Only .........55
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....56
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . .56
▫Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......57
▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped ............................58
▫Energy Management Feature ..............59
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................60
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®) ..........................60
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........61
▫Seat Belt Extender .....................61
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ............................62
▫Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....67
▫Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............74
▫Child Restraints .......................75
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䡵ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....99
䡵SAFETY TIPS .........................100
▫Transporting Passengers .................100
▫Exhaust Gas .........................100
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................101
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................103
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic
bag with the key code number on it. If you received your
keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give
you the number. The key code can also be obtained by
your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (ACCESSORY)
position.
3. Push the ignition key inward.
4.
Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position, and remove
the key.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK 3 — ON/RUN
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when
the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
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STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-
out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved
approximately a half turn in either direction, and the key
is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will lock.
To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel
With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel one–
half revolution from the straight ahead position, turn off
the engine, and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel
slightly in both directions until the lock engages.
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key in the ignition, and turn the wheel slightly
to the left or right, to disengage the lock.
NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the
lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
PARK unless the key is in the ON/RUN position, and the
brake pedal is depressed.
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SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau-
thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the
engine.
NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the
bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the
electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.
Either of these conditions will result in the engine being
shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.
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