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#1 ·
Post up those Easter Egg touches that Jeep claims you will find as you own the vehicle. I can continually edit the first post so that there is one easy to see list for all right at the top... I will even give you the credit. Alright, let's start:

Headlights: You will see a Jeep emblem molded into the headlight. Jeep states this in the sales brochure and I think that is where they talk about the little touches - Luckrider

Sun Visors: When you unclip them (to swing towards the window) they also slide out to get into position where you need them so that light isn't coming between the door and visor. - Luckrider

Rear Window Switches: With the lights on, they get lit up. If you lock the rear windows so that the rear passengers can't operate them, the light goes out.

Center Console: There is a little cubby in the lid. It looks like it would be a great place to hide papers or something like a small map (or maybe some hidden emergency cash). The actual purpose is to house a small package of tissues - Luckrider (Thanks to Justal13 for the exact use).

Front Windows: You can roll them down with the remote. Just unlock the Jeep, let go of the button, and them immediately push the button and hold. It takes about 2 seconds before they start going down, and then they go until you release the button (not everyone knows this). - Luckrider

Rear Glass Latch: Just because you don't have the fancy auto glass and hatch doesn't mean you can't unlock just the hatch. If you take the remote apart and click (2x) the lower left button with the black part that is normally used to contact one of the other buttons, the latch will pop and you can open it without unlocking the Jeep. That would be useful when dropping stuff off... now if only you could find the rubber skin to make it work without taking the remote apart (I am sure you can actually do that). Found that out while waiting in the Jeep bored playing with everything I could.-Luckrider

Super Sexy Electric Speedo: If you have the 430N (might work with the other nav radio), if you touch the box that displays your speed (when on map) it will bring up another screen that shows an odometer, speedometer on the left, average moving speed, average speed (includes stopped), and fastest speed driven. - Luckrider

Massive Hidden Cargo Bin: There is a huge cargo compartment under the driver's seat. Same size as the battery compartment under the passenger side, and the lid even has instruction for changing the battery (which isn't in that compartment). - Luckrider

Spare Cover Flap Hook: There is a sweet hook in the lid for the spare tire that can be used to hold it up when you need to get stuff in the cargo area there, or for getting the spare out. You guys know there are 2 cargo bins there right? - Luckrider

Rewind the Radio: On the 430N while listening to the radio... Hit The rewind button ie '<<'. You have to hit the button marked replay before this will work though. - Celly

Headrest Adjustments: That headrest does more than just go up and down, you know. It has the ability to tilt forward and back too. - plynn7
 
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#188 ·
Super Sexy Electric Speedo: If you have the 430N (might work with the other nav radio), if you touch the box that displays your speed (when on map) it will bring up another screen that shows an odometer, speedometer on the left, average moving speed, average speed (includes stopped), and fastest speed driven. - Luckrider


Can someone explain this??

Does this work on the 2014 Limited JGC?
 
#192 ·
Removal of the adjustable pedals was a horrible idea. My wife being shorter enjoys sitting away from the steering wheel like me, but has to have the pedals adjust out. I think this is the case with most shorter people, and not sure why Jeep decided to remove this function when most companies are adding them to their vehicle line up.
 
#225 ·
Found a new one:-

If you press both buttons in picture at the same time for about 6-7 seconds the Head unit will reboot.

Update: Found engineering mode and dealer mode in the Head Unit (Diff. sequence of buttons)
this should NOT ever be needed... if you are rebooting it because you are having issues like the unit is blacking out, freezing up, etc you need to have your radio replaced. The reboot is for the engineering mode you discovered (which btw - be VERY VERY cautious in there! You can really mess it up! lol) - so if changes are made - the radio would need to be rebooted.
 
#200 ·
Not sure if this is an easter egg (our already mentioned here) but for those with keyless system you can get out of the car with it running, key in pocket, and lock the car. I love this on cold mornings when I run to get coffee and the car has only been on for a minute or 2, leave it running, lock, get coffee and come back out without risk of it being stolen.

Of course the downside is you could leave the vehicle running inadvertently... but I assume you'd notice engine noise as you walk away.
 
#201 ·
Not sure if this is an easter egg (our already mentioned here) but for those with keyless system you can get out of the car with it running, key in pocket, and lock the car. I love this on cold mornings when I run to get coffee and the car has only been on for a minute or 2, leave it running, lock, get coffee and come back out without risk of it being stolen.

Of course the downside is you could leave the vehicle running inadvertently... But is how you'd notice engine nose as you walk away.
Last year my wife went to the hair dressers. She got out and she remembered hearing someone's cars running. She thought nothing about it, three hours later she returns and gets in and notice the jeeps already running. It was hers she heard running.
 
#203 ·
TonyD315 said:
How low on gas? This morning I went out and tried to auto start my jeep and it wouldn't. Also when I got to the car, the fob wouldn't even unlock it. Nor would it unlock by me grabbing the door handle. The only thing that worked was pushing the button on the handle. It was also 19 degrees out. I am wondering if the cold somehow affected the fob. Anyone have this problem?
You probably just need to put a new battery in your fob:)

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#209 ·
All CDJ vehicles with push to start have a removable button. Simply use your finger nails or soft plastic item to pry the "push to start" button out. Then, your key fob can be used like a regular key. While it's in the dash, it will charge.

Stand by for pics.
I believe we all know what you are talking about regarding removal of the push button. Your first post just didn't make sense. You used "our" instead of "or" and it reads poorly. This is just my guess why he said "wot?".

However, I did not know the fob is charged while in the ignition. Have a source for that? My understanding is that the battery is not rechargeable.

:confused:
 
#204 ·
Found this easteregg on my 11' Overland Summit. On the lip of the lower center console you will find a indent for Chapstick. Perfect for these winter months!
 
#214 ·
That does NOT charge the battery in your key fob. Nothing does as a matter of fact, when it dies you replace the battery.

Also, the button is only removable on Chryslers a with a WIN module (2011-2013 wk2s for example). The newer KIN module (2014+ wk2s) do NOT have a removable button.
That's odd. I worked at a CDJ dealer for a year and the Chrysler rep taught me that......
 
#215 ·
This week I've had my JGC (13' Overland) in the mountains for the first time. We are in Mammoth Lakes, Ca and while the snow is lousy, it's cold in the AM and PM. I've used my remote start feature and the seat heaters and steering wheel heater are both on when I get in the car. Either I'm mistaken or these two heat comfort items must be activated by the remote start if the temp is cold enough.

Also spent a bit of time in a new Chevy Tahoe and the comparison between in the overall ride quality was clearly noted by my wife and grown kids. The Chevy has some noticeable shakes, shimmies and vibrations. My jeep is like buttah.
 
#217 ·
This week I've had my JGC (13' Overland) in the mountains for the first time. We are in Mammoth Lakes, Ca and while the snow is lousy, it's cold in the AM and PM. I've used my remote start feature and the seat heaters and steering wheel heater are both on when I get in the car. Either I'm mistaken or these two heat comfort items must be activated by the remote start if the temp is cold enough.

Also spent a bit of time in a new Chevy Tahoe and the comparison between in the overall ride quality was clearly noted by my wife and grown kids. The Chevy has some noticeable shakes, shimmies and vibrations. My jeep is like buttah.
I believe its when the outside temp is 40 or below, the heated seat and steering wheel is automatically activated. Not a bad feature.

Looking forward to the purchase next year:cheers2:
 
#219 ·
Might not be an egg. I own an 11' summit and tried lowering the suspension to entry/ exit while moving at 20mph. I quickly pressed the button and it said was not available or whatever it says, but then I pressed and held the button down for a few seconds and released. It then said entry/ exit mode all while continuing at 20mph. I slowed down to 5 or whatever the minimum speed is to begin to lower approximately 1-2 minutes after I held the button and the jeep began to lower as I came to a stop in my driveway.
It was like it delayed the lowering height until the speed was reduced. Is this an Easter egg or should I have searched the forum more. Just FYI.

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#220 ·
Nope, the fob batteries are non-rechargable # CR2032. I always keep a spare in the glovebox because these "active" (always on & broadcasting) fobs go through batteries faster than the old-style "passive" (have to press a button) fobs. Batteries typically last a year or so. I replace the batteries in all my wifes and my fobs every spring when I do my home smoke-detector batteries as a reminder. The batteries are inexpensive (less than $1 each), I buy multi-packs from Amazon (Energizer or Duracell) and they have a long shelf-life. When the batteries start getting low, the door handle and start push-buttons start "acting up" requiring multiple pushes to work.
 
#221 ·
I was under the impression that these new fobs use passive RFID technology to allow the "always on & broadcasting" features to work. This passive tech means that the key fob isn't using its battery power to signal to the vehicle, but instead the vehicle is sending a signal out and that energizes the key fob, allowing the fob to authorize itself (or not, if matched incorrectly.) I haven't: had my '14 long enough to verify how the fob batteries last though, I guess we'll see. One additional comment about purchasing coin cells on Amazon, I've heard many a vendor will sell outdated batteries and they just dont last as long in devices as they should. I can attest to this though, I've purchased a few different types of coin cells batteries from a few different suppliers and most of then just don't seem to last as long as other batteries purchased from more reputable places.
 
#222 ·
When I got my '11WK2X I read the owners manual on CD, and I believe it was in there that the fob recharge instructions may have been stated; not 100% sure though. Anyways, I did try to recharge my low fob battery that way on a few occasions to give it plenty of a chance and it did not work. Just had to buy a new battery.
 
#224 ·
That is correct, and is mentioned in the owner's manual. The specific part that needs to be close to the PTS button is the head of the removable key, right where the key ring attaches. I believe this will start the vheicle even if the battery in the FOB is completely dead.
 
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