2011 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual
Year:
2011
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Wrangler
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
10
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
13
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
16
Ignition Key Removal
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
17
SENTRY KEYĥ
17
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
20
Rearming The System
21
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
23
To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate
24
To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
25
Using The Panic Alarm
25
To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”
25
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
General Information
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
28
How To Use Remote Start
28
DOORS
31
Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped
31
Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped
31
Front Door Removal
32
Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
33
DOOR LOCKS
36
Manual Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
36
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
40
WINDOWS
42
Power Windows — If Equipped
42
Wind Buffeting
44
REAR SWING GATE
44
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
45
Lap/Shoulder Belts
49
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout — Four-Door Models Only
54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
55
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
56
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
57
Energy Management Feature
58
Seat Belt Pretensioners
58
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
59
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
60
Seat Belt Extender
60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
61
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
65
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
72
Child Restraints
73
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
87
SAFETY TIPS
87
Transporting Passengers
87
Exhaust Gas
88
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
89
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
91
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
93
MIRRORS
98
Inside Day/Night Mirror
98
Outside Mirrors
99
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
100
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
100
Vanity Mirrors
100
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
101
Operation
103
Phone Call Features
111
Uconnect™ Phone Features
114
Advanced Phone Connectivity
119
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
121
General Information
132
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
132
Voice Command System Operation
132
Commands
133
Voice Training
137
SEATS
137
Front Seat Adjustment
137
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
138
Front Seatback Recline
139
Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two-Door Models
140
Tip n' Slide Seats — Two-Door Models
141
Heated Seats — If Equipped
143
Head Restraints
144
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat — Two-Door Models
146
Removing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models
147
Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door Models
148
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four-Door Models
148
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
150
LIGHTS
151
Multifunction Lever
151
Headlights And Parking Lights
152
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
152
Turn Signals
153
Lane Change Assist
154
Lights-On Reminder
154
High/Low Beam Switch
154
Flash-To-Pass
154
Front Fog Lights
154
Instrument Panel Dimmer
155
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
155
Interior Lights
156
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
157
Windshield Wiper Operation
158
Intermittent Wiper System
158
Windshield Washers
159
Mist Feature
160
TILT STEERING COLUMN
160
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
161
To Activate
162
To Set A Desired Speed
163
To Deactivate
163
To Resume Speed
163
To Vary The Speed Setting
163
To Accelerate For Passing
164
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
164
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
168
CUPHOLDERS
170
Front Cupholders
170
Rear Cupholders
170
STORAGE
171
Console Storage Compartment
171
Rear Storage Compartment
171
DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED
172
Removing The Soft Top
172
Installing The Soft Top
175
FREEDOM TOP™ THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD TOP — IF EQUIPPED
178
Front Panel(s) Removal
179
Freedom Top™ Storage Bag
181
Front Panel(s) Installation
185
Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed
185
Rear Hard Top Removal
186
Rear Hard Top Installation
189
DOOR FRAME
189
Door Frame Removal
190
Door Frame Installation — Two-Door Models
192
Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models
193
SOFT TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS
196
Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
198
Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
200
Lowering The Soft Top
203
Raising The Soft Top
212
SOFT TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS
221
Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top
224
Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
227
Folding Down The Soft Top
230
Putting Up The Soft Top
240
SUNRIDERĥ (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED
249
Opening The Sunriderĥ
250
Closing The Sunriderĥ
251
SUNRIDERĥ (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED
252
Opening The Sunriderĥ
252
Closing The Sunriderĥ
254
FOLDING WINDSHIELD
255
Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars
256
Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
259
REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY
261
Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped
261
Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
262
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
263
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
266
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
267
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
268
COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
283
Control Buttons
284
Trip Conditions
285
Compass/Temperature Display
286
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
288
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
290
Oil Change Required
291
Trip Functions
292
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped
294
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
296
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
300
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
300
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
308
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
310
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
313
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
313
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
315
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
319
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
319
Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped
319
MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES)
319
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
320
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
323
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
325
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
327
RSC)
328
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
328
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
334
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
336
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
339
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
339
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
340
iPodĥ/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
344
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device
344
Using This Feature
345
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
346
Play Mode
346
List Or Browse Mode
347
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
349
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
350
Radio Operation
351
CD Player
352
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
352
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
353
CLIMATE CONTROLS
353
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
353
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
357
Operating Tips
363
STARTING AND OPERATING
367
STARTING PROCEDURES
372
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
372
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
372
Normal Starting
372
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or –29°C)
373
If Engine Fails To Start
373
After Starting
375
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
375
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
375
Shifting
376
Downshifting
377
Reverse Shifting
378
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
379
Key Ignition Park Interlock
380
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
380
Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
380
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION (COMMAND-TRAC Iĥ OR ROCK-TRACĥ)
385
Operating Instructions/Precautions
385
Shift Positions
387
Shifting Procedure
388
TRAC-LOKĥ REAR AXLE — IF EQUIPPED
389
AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOKĥ) — RUBICON MODELS
390
ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT — IF EQUIPPED
391
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
393
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
394
Side Step Removal – If Equipped
394
The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
395
When To Use 4L (Low) Range
396
Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
396
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
396
Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
398
Hill Climbing
400
Driving Through Water
403
After Driving Off-Road
405
POWER STEERING
407
Power Steering Fluid Check
408
PARKING BRAKE
408
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
411
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
412
Traction Control System (TCS)
413
Brake Assist System (BAS)
413
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
414
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
418
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
419
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
424
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
425
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped
426
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
428
Tire Markings
428
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
431
Tire Terminology And Definitions
432
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
433
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
438
Tire Pressure
438
Tire Inflation Pressures
439
Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation
440
Radial-Ply Tires
441
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
441
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
442
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
442
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
443
Tire Spinning
443
Tread Wear Indicators
444
Life Of Tire
445
Replacement Tires
445
TIRE CHAINS
447
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
448
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
449
Base System
451
General Information
454
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
454
Reformulated Gasoline
455
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
455
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
456
MMT In Gasoline
456
Materials Added To Fuel
457
Fuel System Cautions
457
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
458
ADDING FUEL
459
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
459
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
461
VEHICLE LOADING
461
Certification Label
461
TRAILER TOWING
463
Common Towing Definitions
464
Trailer Hitch Classification
466
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
467
Trailer And Tongue Weight
472
Towing Requirements
473
Towing Tips
478
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
480
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
480
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models
481
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
485
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
486
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
486
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
487
Jack Location
488
Spare Tire Stowage
488
Preparations For Jacking
489
Jacking Instructions
490
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
493
Preparations For Jump-Start
494
Jump-Starting Procedure
495
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
497
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
498
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
499
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
500
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
502
Four–Wheel Drive Models
502
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
505
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.8L
507
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
508
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
508
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
509
REPLACEMENT PARTS
510
DEALER SERVICE
511
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
511
Engine Oil
512
Engine Oil Filter
514
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
514
Maintenance-Free Battery
515
Air Conditioner Maintenance
516
Body Lubrication
517
Windshield Wiper Blades
518
Adding Washer Fluid
518
Exhaust System
519
Cooling System
522
Brake System
527
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
529
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid – Manual Transmission
532
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
532
Transfer Case
533
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
533
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
534
FUSES
541
Totally Integrated Power Module
541
VEHICLE STORAGE
547
REPLACEMENT BULBS
547
BULB REPLACEMENT
548
Headlamp
548
Front Park/Turn Signal
549
Front Side Marker
549
Front Fog Lamp
549
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp
550
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
551
FLUID CAPACITIES
551
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
552
Engine
552
Chassis
553
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
555
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
556
Required Maintenance Intervals
557
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
573
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
575
Prepare For The Appointment
575
Prepare A List
575
Be Reasonable With Requests
575
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
575
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
576
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
576
In Mexico contact:
576
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
577
Service Contract
577
WARRANTY INFORMATION
578
MOPARĥ PARTS
578
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
578
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
578
In Canada
579
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
579
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
581
Treadwear
581
Traction Grades
581
Temperature Grades
582
2011 Jeep Wrangler Overview
Introduction
The 2011 Jeep Wrangler embodies the spirit of adventure and ruggedness that the Jeep brand is renowned for. With its iconic boxy design and unmatched off-road capability, this model is perfect for those who seek a vehicle that can handle both city streets and the toughest terrains. Whether you're cruising along the beach or tackling rocky trails, the Wrangler delivers a thrilling driving experience that’s hard to beat.
Powertrains
The 2011 Wrangler offers a robust powertrain lineup that includes a 3.8-liter V6 engine, providing 202 horsepower and 237 lb-ft of torque. This engine ensures adequate power for daily driving as well as off-road adventures. An optional 3.6-liter V6 engine is also available, offering improved performance and efficiency. Both engines come standard with a 6-speed manual transmission; however, a 4-speed automatic is available for those who prefer a more relaxed driving experience.
Trims
This year, the Wrangler comes in three distinct trims: the standard Wrangler, the Wrangler Sahara, and the adventurous Wrangler Rubicon. The base model is equipped with essential features, while the Sahara adds a touch of luxury with upgraded interior materials. The Rubicon is specifically designed for off-road enthusiasts, featuring locking front and rear differentials, a rock-trac 4WD system, and larger tires to conquer any terrain.
Features
The 2011 Jeep Wrangler is packed with features that enhance both comfort and utility. Standard features include air-conditioning, cruise control, and a 6-speaker audio system with an available touchscreen navigation system. For the off-roader, the Wrangler offers optional features such as hill descent control, skid plates, and a removable soft or hard top for an open-air experience.
Owners Manual
The owner’s manual for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler serves as an essential guide for understanding the vehicle's features and maintenance requirements. It provides detailed information on operating the various systems, recommended service schedules, and safety precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable driving experience. This manual is a valuable resource for both new and experienced Jeep owners alike.
User manual download
The Jeep Wrangler owner manual for the 2011 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2011 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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