Jeep WRANGLER TJ 2005 Owner Manual

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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䡵 Introduction ...........................4

▫ Roll Over Warning .....................4

䡵 How To Use This Manual ..................7

䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...................7

䡵 Vehicle Identification Number ...............8

䡵 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ...........9

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting a Jeep威 Wrangler and welcome to
our worldwide family.

This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform
tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed
vehicles were 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.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sureyou are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis­sion, 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 it or expect it to

overcome the laws of nature. 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 an
accident. Be sure to read “On-Road/Off-Road Driving
Tips” in this manual.

Roll Over Warning

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance, higher center of gravity, and narrower
track 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 be caused to
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.

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Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, roll over of the vehicle and serious injury
or death. Because of its open-body construction, your
vehicle offers less protection than closed vehicles in the
event of an accident.

Roll Over Warning Label

Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided

is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
government notes that the universal use of existing seat
belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2
million annually. In a roll over crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seal belt. Always buckle up.

Although your vehicle may be equipped with a soft top
or optional hard top to give the occupants protection
from the weather, these tops do not offer structural
protection in the event of an accident and do not change
the open-body characteristic of the vehicle. Even though
your vehicle has a sport bar and side bars for some extra
protection, it is a truly open vehicle-there is no structural
integrated top and it has low sides and a folding wind­shield. Many of these vehicles do not have fully enclosed
hard doors.

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Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or while
intoxicated may result in loss of control, collision with
other vehicles or objects, going off the road, or overturn­ing, any of which may lead to serious injury or death.
Also, failure to use standard seat belts subjects the
driver and passengers to a greater risk of being thrown
out of an open-body vehicle than out of a closed vehicle
in an accident which can result in injury or death.

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc­tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.

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WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod­ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of the manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a
stamped plate located on the left front corner of the
instrument panel pad, visible from outside of vehicle
through windshield. This number also appears 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.

Vehicle Identification Number

NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety
and may lead to an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.

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CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys ..................13

▫ Ignition Key ..........................13

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14

䡵 Sentry Key Immobilizer System — If Equipped . .14

▫ Important Note About Service .............16

▫ Replacement Keys ......................16

▫ Customer Key Programming ..............16

▫ General Information ....................17

䡵 Illuminated Entry — If Equipped ............17

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䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ..........17

▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......18

▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........18

䡵 Doors And Locks ........................18

▫ Door Locks ...........................18

䡵 Occupant Restraints ......................19

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................20

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....25

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............26

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▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................26

▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags ..........27

▫ Child Restraint ........................34

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........44

䡵 Safety Tips ............................44

▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................44

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ..............................45

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The

Vehicle ..............................46

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 dealer to give you the
number. The key code can also be obtained by the dealer
from your vehicle invoice.

Ignition Key

Insert the key fully,then turn the switch to one of the four
illustrated positions. The key can be inserted or with­drawn only in the LOCK position.

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Ignition Key Positions

To remove the ignition key on models with an automatic
transmission, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn
the ignition key to LOCK, and remove the key.

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To remove the ignition key on models with a manual
transmission, depress and hold the key release button,
turn the ignition key to LOCK, and remove the key.

Ignition Key Removal

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.

CAUTION!

Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) prevents
unauthorized operation of the vehicle by disabling the
engine. The system will shut the engine down after 2
seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the
vehicle. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an
electronic chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only

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keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be
used to start and operate the vehicle for longer than the
2 second validation time period.

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be
armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic
regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. During normal operation, the SKIS indicator
light will come on for 3 seconds immediately after the
ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards,
if the bulb remains on, this indicates a malfunction in the
electronics. If the bulb begins to flash immediately after
the ignition switch is turned on, this indicates that an
invalid key is being used to start the vehicle. Both of
these conditions will result in the engine being shut
down after 2 seconds of running. Keep in mind that a key
which has not been programmed is also considered an
invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition for that
vehicle.

If the SKIS indicator light comes on during normal
vehicle operation (it has been running for longer than 10
seconds) a fault has been detected in the electronics and
the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.

NOTE:

•

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible
with remote starting systems. Use of these systems
may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.

•

Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys, or any
other transponder equipped components on the same
keychain will not cause a key-related (Transponder)
fault unless the additional part is physically held
against the ignition key being used when starting the
vehicle. Also, cell phones, pagers, or other RF electron­ics will not cause interference with this system.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

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Important Note About Service

A four digit PIN number is needed to service the Sentry
Key Immobilizer System. This number can be obtained
from your authorized dealer. However, this number can
also be found on your customer invoice that you were
given upon receipt of your vehicle.

Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four digit PIN number. This number is required
for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may
be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the
Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure

consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key is one which has never been
programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys to the dealer.

Customer Key Programming

You can program new keys to the system if you have two
valid keys by doing the following:

1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to
match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.

2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and
turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no
longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition switch OFF and
remove the first key.

3. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition
switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime

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will sound and the SKIS indicator light will begin to
flash. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the
second key.

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and
turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10
seconds, a single chime will sound. The SKIS indicator
light will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn
off.

The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this
process to program up to a total of 8 keys.

General Information

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System complies with FCC
rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes­ired operation.

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ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED

The interior lights will come on when you open any door.
The lights will remain on after all of the doors are closed,

and then fade to off or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is turned on.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre­vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the
steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction
and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will
lock.

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To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel

With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2
revolution from 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 right or left 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.

DOORS AND LOCKS

NOTE: The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle
is used to lock or unlock the doors, tailgate, and console
storage.

To unlock doors and tailgate insert the key and turn.
Once unlocked, the tailgate can be opened or closed
without using the key.

To open the tailgate, lift the latch release and swing open
the tailgate.

Door Locks

Doors on both hard-top and soft-top models are
equipped with a rocker-type interior door lock. To lock a
door when leaving your vehicle, press to the “Lock”
position and close the door.

Door Lock Knob

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WARNING!

•

For personal security reasons and safety in an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

•

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per­sonal injuries and death.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, and
front airbags for both the driver and front passenger. If

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you will be carrying children too small for adult-size
belts, your seat belts can also be used to hold infant and
child restraint systems.

Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
injuries, including fatalities, if you are not properly
buckled up. You can strike the interior of your
vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out
of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen
far away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and that
they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Some of the worst injuries happen when people are
thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility
of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times to reduce or prevent injuries.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

The outboard front and rear seats of your vehicle are
equipped with lap/shoulder belts.

The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during
very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the
shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under

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normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock
and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the
vehicle or being thrown out.

WARNING!

•

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.

•

Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

•

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat using
a seat belt properly.

WARNING!

•

Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat
belts are designed to go around the large bones of
your body. These are the strongest parts of your
body and take the forces of a collision the best.
Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make
your injuries in a collision much worse. You
might suffer internal injuries, or you could even
slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc­tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep
your passengers safe, too.

•

Two people should never be belted into a single
seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in an accident, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for
more than one person, no matter what their size.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and
adjust the seat.

2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front
seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch
plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the
webbing as faras necessary to allow the belt to go around
your lap.

Latch Plate

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

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WARNING!

• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not

protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too
high on your body, possibly causing internal inju­ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest
you.

• A belt that is loose will not protect you as well. In a

sudden stop you could move too far forward, increas­ing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.

• A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger-

ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the
vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck
injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal
injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Wear the belt over your shoulder so that the strongest
bones will take the force in a collision.

• A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you

from injury during a collision. You are more likely to
hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to
be used together.

4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,
tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

Latch Plate To Buckle

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WARNING!

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A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across
your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as
possible and keep it snug.

•

A twisted belt cannot do its job as well. In a
collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the
belt is straight. If you cannot straighten a belt in
your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it
fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor
will withdraw any slack in the belt.

6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
allow the belt to retract fully.

Removing Slack From Belt

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision
and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt
system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.).

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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

In the front seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be
adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away
from your neck. Push in on the anchorage near your
outside shoulder and slide it up or down to reach the
position that serves you best.

Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.

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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can
provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender
should be used only if the existing belt is not long
enough. When it is not required, remove the extender
and store it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the seat belt is not long enough when it is
worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating
positions. Remove and stow the seat belt extender
when not needed.

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Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags

Front Airbag Components

This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
system. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center
of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is

mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove com­partment. The words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the
airbag covers.

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal
regulations that allow less forceful deployment.

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.

WARNING!

Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured be­cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These
protective covers for the airbag cushions are de­signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.

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Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts.Along
with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru­ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection
for the driver and front passenger.

The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions. But even in collisions where the
airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the
right position for the airbags to protect you properly.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying airbag.

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride

buckled up in a rear seat.

Infants in rear-facing child restraints (designed for chil­dren up to 20 lbs (9 kg) and at least one year old) should

NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passen­ger front airbag, unless the airbag is turned off.An airbag
deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in
this position.

Children that are not big enough to properly wear the
vehicle seat belt (Refer to “Child Restraint” in this
section.) should be secured in the rear seat, in a child
restraint or belt-positioning booster seat. Older children
who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning
booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear
seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt
behind them or under their arm.

If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front
passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the
seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child
restraint. Refer to “Child Restraint” in this section.

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You should read the instructions provided with your
child restraint to make sure that you areusing it properly.

2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts
properly.

3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to
inflate.

WARNING!

•

Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you
have airbags.

•

Being too close to the steering wheel or instru­ment panel during airbag deployment could cause
serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach
the steering wheel or instrument panel.

Airbag System Components

The airbag system consists of the following:

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Airbag Control Module (ACM)

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Airbag Warning Light

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Driver Airbag

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Passenger Airbag

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Steering Wheel And Column

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Instrument Panel

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Crash Sensor

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Interconnecting Wiring

•

Knee Impact Bolsters

How The Airbag System Works

The Airbag Control Module (ACM) determines if a

•

frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags
to inflate.

•

The ACM will not detect side, roll over, or rear
impacts.

•

The ACM also monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in
the START or ON position. These include all of the
items listed above except the knee bolster, the instru­ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the
ignition key is in the OFF or ACC position, or not in
the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate.

•

Also, theACM turns on the “Airbag WarningLight” in
the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the
ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. If it
detects a malfunction in any part ofthe system, it turns
on the light either momentarily or continuously. If the
ACM detects a malfunction, the “Airbag Warning
Light” will illuminate for a minimum of 12 seconds
and will remainilluminated as long as the malfunction
exists.

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WARNING!

Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instru­ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not
come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, have the airbag system
checked right away.

•

The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are
located in the center of the steering wheel and in the
instrument panel. When the ACM detects a collision
requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A
large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate
the airbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of
the way as the bags inflate to full size. The bags fully
inflate in about 50 milliseconds. This is about half of
the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and

front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented
through the airbag material towards the instrument
panel. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented
through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this
way the airbags do not interfere with your control of
the vehicle.

•

The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and
position the driver and front passenger’s for the best
interaction with the front airbag.

If A Deployment Occurs

The airbag system is designed to deploy when the impact
sensors detect a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, to
help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then to
immediately deflate.

NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to
need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
system.

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If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any
or all of the following may occur:

•

The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra­sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold.

The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or
those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymna­sium floor. They are not caused by contact with
chemicals. They are not permanent and normally heal
quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly
within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see
your doctor immediately.

•

As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborneparticles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,

rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor.

If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the
garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

•

It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags will not be in place to protectyou.

WARNING!

Deployed airbags cannot protect you in another
collision. Have the airbags replaced by an autho­rized dealer as soon as possible.

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Maintaining Your Airbag System

WARNING!

•

Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbags are not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or
the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc­ture, or frame.

•

You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolster.

•

It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags.

Airbag Warning Light

You will want tohave the airbags ready to inflate for your
protection in an collision. While the airbag system is
designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following
occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system
immediately.

•

The “Airbag Warning Light” does not come on or
flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition
switch is first turned on.

•

The “Airbag Warning Light” remains on or flickers
after the 6 to 8 second interval.

•

The “Airbag Warning Light” flickers or comes on and
remains on while driving.

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Child Restraint

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time-babies and children, too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck­led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny
baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The
force required to hold even an infant on your lap can
become so great that you could not hold the child, no
matter how strong you are. The child and others
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s
size.

Infants and Small Children

There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
seat owner’s manual to ensure that you have the right
seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for
your child.

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•

The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh­ing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and one year old or more.
The infant restraint must NEVER be used in the front
seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag unless
the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could
cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.
The infant carrier is held in the vehicle by the lap belt,
lap/shoulder belt, or the LATCH child restraint an­chorage system.

•

Children underone year of age should continue to ride
in a rear-facing infant seat, even if they weigh more
than 20 lbs (9 kg). A “convertible” child seat, one that
is designed to be used either rearward-facing or
forward-facing, should be used for children who are
too heavy for the infant carrier, but who are too young
to face forward in the vehicle.

•

The forward-facing child seat is for children from
about 20–40 lbs (9–18 kg), and more than one year old.

The child seat is held in the vehicle by the lap belt,
lap/shoulder belt, or the LATCH child restraint an­chorage system.

•

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh­ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small
to fit in the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child
cannot sit with knees bent over the seat cushion while
the child’s back is against the seat back, they should
use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and
booster seat are held in the vehicle by lap/shoulder
belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a front
shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion or
lap belt.)

•

For additional information refer to www.seatcheck.org
or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.

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WARNING!

•

Improper installation can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex­actly when installing an infant or child restraint.

•

A rearward facing infant restraint should only be
used in a rear seat unless the passenger frontal
airbag is turned off. If the airbag is left on, a
rearward facing infant restraint in the front seat
may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag
which may cause severe or fatal injury to the
infant.

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
restraint:

•

Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that
you make sure that you can install the child restraintin
the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it.

•

The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.

•

Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.

•

The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching
latch plates designedto keep the lap portion or lap belt
tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. Pull up on the shoulder

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portion of the lap/shoulder belt, or on the free end of
the lap belt to tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate
will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally
and pull it tight if necessary.

•

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap belt or lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint
because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt
path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch
plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out.

•

If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still cannot make the child restraint
secure, try a different seating position.

•

Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

•

When your child restraint is not in use, secure it with
the seat belt or remove itfrom the vehicle. Do not leave
it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it
could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause
serious personal injury.

LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower
Anchors and Tether for CH ildren)

Your vehicle’s two rear outboard (if equipped) seating
positions are equipped with the child restraint anchorage
system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides for
the installation of the child restraint without using the
vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child restraint
using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the
child restraint to the vehicle structure.

LATCH-compatible child restraint systemsare now avail­able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be

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introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems
having attachments for those anchorages will continue to
also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat
belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for
connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail­able for some time. For some older child restraints, many
child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap
kits or retro-fit kits. You are urgedto take advantage of all
the available attachments provided with your child re­straint in any vehicle.

The two rear outboard seating positions have lower
anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH­compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted
lower attachments. Child seats with fixed lower attach­ments must be installed in the outboard positions only.
Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment,
NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that
two seats share a common lower anchorage. If installing

child seats in adjacent rear-seating positions or if your
child restraints are not LATCH-compatible, install the
restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts.

Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System

We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
were provided with the child restraint system.

The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at
the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back,
and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to
install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you
run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and
seat cushion surfaces.

Rear Seat Latch Anchors

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind the
rear seat (on the floor behind each rear outboard seating
position).

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Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward­facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.

You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and
on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the
hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next
attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the
anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.
Then, attach the tether strap to the rear tether anchorage,
being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most
direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. If
the Add-A-Trunk™ option is present in the vehicle, the

lid should be opened and positioned against the back of
the rear seat prior to attaching and adjusting the strap.
Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child
restraint rearward and downward into the seat, remov­ing slack in the straps according to the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.

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Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt

The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch
plates, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight
around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use
a locking clip. Pull up on the shoulder portion of the
lap/shoulder belt to tighten the belt. The cinching latch
plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion­ally and pull it tight if necessary.

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plateinto the buckle with the
release button facing out.

If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.

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To attach a child restraint tether strap:
For the rear outboard seating positions, route the tether

over the rear seat and attach to the rear floor tether
anchors. If the Add-A-Trunk™ option is present in the
vehicle, the lid should be opened and positioned against
the back of the rear seat prior to attaching and adjusting
the strap.

Rear Seat Tether Anchor

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.

Children Too Large for Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.

•

Make sure that the child is seated upright in the seat.

•

The lap belt portion should be low on the hips and as
snug as possible.

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•

Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.

•

If the shoulder belt contacts the child’s face or neck,
move the child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
arm or behind their back.

Transporting Pets

Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow the safety tips below.

•

Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill.
Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45

garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is
stopped in an open area with engine running for more
than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to
force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.

•

Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte­nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time
the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions
repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side
windows fully open.

•

Always run the climate control in panel or floor mode
when driving with any windows open, even if only
slightly, to help keep fresh air circulating inside ve­hicle. Otherwise poisonous gases could be drawn into
the vehicle.

•

On hardtop models, keep the tailgate window closed
when driving your vehicle. On fabric top models, do
not drive with the rear window curtain up unless the

side curtains are also open. This will prevent carbon
monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.

Airbag Warning Light

The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a indicator check when the ignition switch is
first turned on. If the indicator is not lit during starting,

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have it serviced. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.

Defrosters

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.

Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle

Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ­ing spare) for proper pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Fluid Leaks

Check areaunder vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors ...............................50

▫ Tilting Front Seats ......................57

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▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror .................50

Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature

▫

Mirror — If Equipped

▫ Compass Calibration ....................52

▫ Outside Mirrors .......................54

䡵 Seats .................................55

▫ Front Seat Adjustment ...................55

▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline ...........56

....................50

▫ Fold And Tumble Rear Seat ...............57

▫ Removing The Rear Seat .................58

▫ Replacing The Rear Seat .................59

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood ..............60

䡵 Lights ................................61

▫ Interior Lights ........................61

▫ Multi-Function Control Lever ..............62

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▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And

Headlights ...........................62

▫ Lights-On Reminder ....................63

▫ Headlight Dimmer Switch ................63

▫ Passing Light .........................63

▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ............63

▫ Turn Signals ..........................63

▫ Daytime Running Lights — Canada Only .....64

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers .............64

▫ Intermittent Wiper System ................64

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ..............65

▫ Windshield Washers ....................65

▫ Mist Feature ..........................65

䡵 Tilt Steering Column .....................66

䡵 Electronic Speed Control ...................66

▫ To Activate ...........................67

▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ................67

▫ To Deactivate .........................67

▫ To Resume Speed ......................67

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................68

▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................68

䡵 Electrical Power Outlet ....................69

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ........70

䡵 Cup Holders ...........................70

䡵 Storage ...............................71

▫ Glove Compartment ....................71

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 49

▫ Console Storage Compartment — If Equipped . .72

▫ Add-A-Trunk™ — If Equipped ............72

䡵 Dual Top — If Equipped ..................73

▫ Removing The Soft Top ..................73

▫ Installing The Soft Top ..................75

䡵 HardTop .............................86

▫ Hard Top Removal .....................87

▫ Hard Top Installation ...................90

䡵 Soft Top ..............................91

▫ Folding Down The Soft Top ...............92

▫ Putting Up The Soft Top .................99

䡵 Soft Top — Unlimited Models ..............108

▫ Folding Down The Soft Top ..............110

▫ Putting Up The Soft Top ................117

▫ Sunrider — If Equipped

(Unlimited Models Only) ................125

䡵 Door Frame ...........................128

▫ Door Frame Removal ..................128

▫ Door Frame Installation .................129

䡵 Folding Windshield .....................130

▫ Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side

Bars ...............................132

▫ Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side

Bars ...............................136

䡵 Rear Window Features — Hard Top Only .....137

▫ Rear Window Defogger .................137

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............138

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50 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror

The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).

Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped

The automatic day/night mirror is equipped with three
buttons: the left switch for the left LED lamp, the right
switch for the right side LED lamp and the center switch
for the compass/temperature function. Pressing the left
and right switches simultaneously for more than 5 sec­onds will turn the auto dim function on or off. If the
feature is turned off, it will automatically turn back on
with the nextignition cycle. Agreen light next to the right
button will indicate when the dimming feature is acti­vated active. The mirror also senses the backup lamp
circuit, and will automatically disable its self-dimming
feature whenever the transmission gear selector is in the
R (Reverse) position.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.

The compass/temperature display provides the outside
temperature and one of eight compass headings (N, NE,
E, SE, S, SW, W, NW).

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Compass/Temperature Mirror

Each time the center button is pressed and released
within 3 seconds, the display toggles through the follow­ing three configurations:

•

display compass/temperature (Fahrenheit),

•

display compass/temperature (Celsius),

•

and display off.

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Compass Calibration

Automatic Calibration

Once calibrated, the compass has the ability to self­correct for changes in magnetic field to keep the compass
accurate. This is referred to as Automatic Calibration. If
magnetic field changes are too great, the compass will
enter CAL mode on it’s own and manual calibration will
be required. To recalibrate the compass, drive the vehicle

1

at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to 1

⁄2360° turns
in an area free from large metal objects or power lines.
When the compass has been calibrated, the CAL symbol
will turn off and the compass will function normally.

When the vehicle is new, the compass should initially be
verified for correct compass variance (refer to Compass
Variation Adjustment) and calibrated manually (refer to
Manual Calibration). This will ensure correct initial cali­bration and eliminate initial erroneous compass head­ings.

Manual Calibration

If the compass appears erratic and CAL does not appear,
you must manually put the compass into the calibration
mode. To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure
the compass variance is properly set before manually
calibrating the compass (refer to Compass Variation
Adjustment).

To put the compass into calibration mode: Turn the
ignition to the ON position. Press and hold the center
button for more than 6 seconds until CAL (calibration
mode) appears in the display. To change the display
between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass
calibration) modes. Release the button to invoke manual
calibration mode. To recalibrate the compass, drive the
vehicle at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to CAL

1

should display for a complete 1

⁄2360° turns in an area
free from large metal objects or power lines. When the
compass has been calibrated, the CAL symbol will turn
off and the compass will function normally.

Compass Variation Adjustment

Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,
the difference between magnetic and geographic north is
great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according
to the Compass Variance Map.

NOTE: When the mirror is in the VAR mode, the letter
“Z” will be displayed along with the currently selected
zone number.

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To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON, and press and
hold the center button for 3 to 6 seconds. The last
variance zone number will be displayed. Each press of
the center button will select a new variance zone. When
the proper zone is selected, wait 5 seconds to resume
normal operation.

Outside Mirrors

To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

Outside Rear View Mirror

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 55

WARNING!

•

Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
right side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object.

•

Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror.

SEATS

WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

Front Seat Adjustment

Move seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be
sure the latch engages fully.

3

Front Seat Adjuster Bar

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Front Seat Adjustment — Recline

To adjust seatback, lift lever, lean back, and release lever
at desired position. To return seatback, lift the lever, lean
forward and release the lever.

Front Seat Recline Lever

WARNING!

Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57

Tilting Front Seats

Push the lever upward on the seatback to tilt the entire
seat forward.

Front Seat Tilt Lever

Fold And Tumble Rear Seat

To expand the cargo area:

1. Slide seat belts through the seat cushions into the
cargo area.

2. Lift the seatback release lever and fold seatback for­ward.

Rear Seat Release Lever

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3. Slowly flip the entire seat forward.

Folding Rear Seat

4. When completed, return seat to it’s normal position.

Removing the Rear Seat

WARNING!

•

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri­ously injured or killed.

•

Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

•

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.

•

First fold the rear seat forward following steps 1
through 3 under “Fold and Tumble Rear Seat” in this
section.

•

Press down on release bar on each side, and pull seat
out and away from lower bracket.

•

Remove seat from the vehicle.

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Replacing the Rear Seat

Reverse steps for removing the seat. Be certain to pull the
seat belts betweenthe seat cushion and seatback.Position
them for passenger use.

Release Bar Location

WARNING!

•

To help protect against personal injury, passen­gers should not be seated in the rear cargo area
with the rear seat folded down or removed from
the vehicle.

•

The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.

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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open hood, first release both hood latches.

Hood Latch Location

Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the
hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and radiator
support and lift up on handle to raise hood. You may

have to push down slightly on hood before lifting up on
handle. Insert the support rod into the slot in the radiator
support.

Hood Latch

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To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
radiator support and place it in the retaining clip. Lower
the hood slowly, then let it drop the last few inches.
Secure both of the hood latches.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.

LIGHTS

Interior Lights

The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the muti-function control lever fully
upward.

The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the domelight position. Turn the ignition switchON to
restore the overhead light operation.

Daytime Brightness Feature

Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or
a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.

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Multi-Function Control Lever

The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.

Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and
Headlights

Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking lights and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.

Multi-Function Control Lever

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the muti-function control
lever up or down.

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NOTE: If the driver’s door is left open, and the head­lights or parking lights are left on, the “High Beam
Indicator Light” will flash and a chime will sound.

Lights-On Reminder

If the headlights or parking lights are on afterthe ignition
is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door
is opened.

Headlight Dimmer Switch

Pull the multi-function control lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the muti­function control lever a second time to switch the head­lights to LOW beam.

Passing Light

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward
the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn
on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped

The front fog light switch is in the multi-function
control lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking or low beam headlights and pull

out the end of the lever.
NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking

lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

Turn Signals

Move the multi-function control lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light

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bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.

NOTE: A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 1 mile (2 km).

Daytime Running Lights — Canada Only

The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the
vehicle has been driven approximately 3 feet (1 meter).
They will turn off when the vehicle is turned off or when
the headlights are switched on.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

CAUTION!

In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is
left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.

Intermittent Wiper System

Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be­tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the DELAY
position, then select the delay interval by turning the end
of the lever. The delay can be regulated from a maximum
of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle
every second.

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Windshield Wiper Operation

Move the lever upward to thesecond detent for LO speed
wiper operation, or to the third detent for HI speed
operation

Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

Windshield Washers

To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
delay range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles
after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit­tent interval previously selected.

If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for as long as the lever is held plus two wipe
cycles, then turn OFF.

Mist Feature

Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to
clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As
long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue
to operate.

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TILT STEERING COLUMN

To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn
signal control and move the wheel up or down, as
desired. Pull the lever back upwards to lock the column
firmly in place.

Tilt Steering Column

WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col­umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve­hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera­tions at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The
controls aremounted on the steering wheel and consist of
ON·OFF, SET, RESUME/ACCEL, CANCEL, and COAST
controls.

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To Set At A Desired Speed

When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.

Speed Control Switches

To Activate

Press and release the ON·OFF button to turn the system
on. To turn the system off, press the ON·OFF button
again. The system should be turned off when not in use.
The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates when the system is on.

To Deactivate

Asoft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing
the CANCEL button will deactivate the Speed Control
without erasing the memory. Pressing the ON·OFF but­ton or turning off the ignition erases the memory.

To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, press and release the
RESUME/ACCEL button. Resume can be used at any
speed above 35 mph (56 km/h).

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To Vary The Speed Setting

When the Speed Control is on and set, speed can be
increased by pressing and holding the RESUME/ACCEL
button. When the button is released, a new set speed will
be established.

Tapping the RESUME/ACCEL button once will result in
a 2 mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is
tapped, speed increases, so tapping the button three
times will increase speed by 6 mph (9 km/h), etc.

To decrease speed while speed control is on and set, press
and hold the COAST button. Release the button when the
desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.

To Accelerate for Passing

Depress theaccelerator as you would normally.When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

NOTE: When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000
ft. (610 meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded

(especially when towing) the vehicle may slow below the
SET speed. (If the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph (56
km/h), the Speed Control will automatically disengage).
If this happens, you can push down on the accelerator
pedal to maintain the desired speed.

WARNING!

Leaving the Speed Control on when not in use is
dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or
cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always turn the system
off when you are not using it.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET

To the right of the cigar lighter (if equipped) is the 12 volt
power outlet. The outlet is connected directly to the
battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent engine starting. The outlet in­cludes a tethered cap labeled with a battery symbol
indicating the power source.

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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

WARNING!

• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power

from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi­ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine
starting.

• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,

vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit­tently and with greater caution.

• After the use of high power draw accessories, or

long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.

Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug.

CUP HOLDERS

In the center console there are two cup holders for the
front seat passengers.

NOTE: The cup holder insert is removable from the
console, for cleaning.

Front Cup Holders

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The rear passengers have cup holders at the rear of the
center console.

Rear Cup Holders

STORAGE

Glove Compartment

To open the glove compartment, pull the latch up.

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Console Storage Compartment — If Equipped

To unlock, insert key and turn. To open, press the latch
button.

Center Console

Add-A-Trunk™ — If Equipped

The factory-installed Add-A-Trunk™ option provides a
secured compartment for parcels or equipment when the
tailgate is closed and locked. To gain access to this
compartment, simply open the tailgate and release the
spring loaded latch pins. The cover of the Add-A­Trunk™ can then be raised.

When the Add-A-Trunk™ is not desired, it can be easily
removed from the rear compartment. Remove the four
knobs that secure the “trunk” to the body. Lift the
Add-A-Trunk™ out and placethe knobs in themolded-in
storage area. Storage space is also provided for the wheel
lock, and lock key tool.

Do not leave the Add-A-Trunk™ loose in your vehicle.
Remove it and store it in a safe place.

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DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED

If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle. The soft top

was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only.

The soft top and the hard top are to be used indepen­dently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible

wear and tear on the soft top, should both tops remain on
the vehicle at the same time.

Removing The Soft Top

1. Locate and remove the 2 boxes that contain the
following items:

•

right and left door frames

•

door frame attachment knobs (4)

•

right and left quarter windows

•

rear tailgate window

2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Removal” in
this section.

3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket
screws (2 per side) using a #30 Torx威 head driver.

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4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from
the outside edge. This will disconnect the bow assembly
from the pivot bracket. Remove the soft top from the
vehicle and store in a clean, dry location.

5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the
pivot bracket. Remove the brackets using a #T40 Torx威
head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover.
Store pivot brackets and screws in a safe place.

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Installing the Soft Top

NOTE: The following procedures are for first time set
up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “Soft
Top” in this section.

6. Reinstall thehard top. Refer to “Hard Top Installation”
in this section.

1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard
top removal:

•

right and left door frames

•

door frame attachment knobs (4)

•

right and left quarter windows

•

rear tailgate window.

2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Removal” in
this section.

3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this
section.

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4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to
reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle,
proceed to step #5.

a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the
sport bar cover and attach the pivot brackets and
screws with a #T40 Torx威 head driver. Re-cover and
re-zip sport bar cover.

b. If the door frames have been removed, re-install
them (refer to “Door Frame” in this section).

c. Lay the soft top back into the vehicle with the
curved portion of the bows facing upward.

d. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to
reattach them to the pivot bracket.

e. Screw the pivot screws back into place. Secure them
until they aresnug being careful not to cross-thread the
screws.

CAUTION!

Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.

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5. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover
should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.

NOTE: Avisual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual
top wrap.

6. Open the tailgate.

7. Remove the tailgate bar (black bar with end caps) that
is located in the soft top and set aside.

NOTE: Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top.

8. Lift the soft top fabric up and away from the plastic
header with latches.

9. Pull all of the soft top fabric toward the rear of the
vehicle and wrap around the plastic header.

10. Pull the soft top fabric around the ends of the plastic
header so that the fabric has a tight, smooth appearance.

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11. Working from the rear of the vehicle with the tailgate
open, lift theplastic header (with latches) up and over the
sport bar.As the header reaches the top, locate the 2 bow
and push it up and over the sport bar.

12. Move to the side of the vehicle and pull the side bow
forward and down. You will see the 3 bow rise from the
rear of the vehicle.

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13. Unclip and move the sun visor to the side. 14. Open the header latches and engage the hooks on
each side into the windshield slot.

NOTE: Do not latch at this time.

15. Grasp the drip rail retainers and untuck them from
the door frame. The soft top fabric should cover the
header completely from one side to the other. This may

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require you to pull some of the fabric down and around
the corners. Repeat this step for the other side.

NOTE: Do not tuck the drip rail retainers into the frame
at this time.

16. Move tothe rear ofthe vehicle and gentlypull the sail

panels over the 3 bow letting them hang down. Make
sure the nylon check straps between the 2 bow and 3 bow

are not twisted or wrapped around the 2 bow. Move to
the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the rear corners
(sail panels) over the 3 bow letting them hang down.

NOTE: Do not tuck the sail panel retainers at this time.

17. Enter the vehicle and sit in the rear seat. Look up at
the 2 bow, and wrap the fabric around the 2 bow

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attaching it with the Velcro威. Exit the vehicle, and go to
the rearof the vehicle. Foldthe rear seat and sit in the rear
cargo area facing rearward. Look up at the 3 bow and
locate the 4 snaps on the 3 bow. Grasp the fabric (fabric
contains snaps), and pull it around the 3 bow, and attach
all 4 snaps. Return rear seat to it’s original position.

18. Align the sail panel retainer to the edge of the body
side retainer at the rear. Tuck the sail panel into the body
side retainer beginning from the rear and working to the
corner. Tuck the retainer around the corner and continue
forward.

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NOTE: This may be difficult due to fabric tension. If
difficulty is experienced with fabric tension, place your
hand on top of the 3 bow and gently pull down to help
tuck in the sail panels.

19. To install the quarter windows, affix the rear corner

of the quarter window temporarily to the Velcro威. Start
and zip the zipper only about 1 inch (2.5 cm). At this
time, it is necessary to tuck in the door frame retainer.
After the door frame retainer has been tucked in com­pletely, remove the window from the Velcro威 and finish
zipping in the window. Tuck and secure the Velcro威 flaps
which are above and to the rear of the quarter window.
Repeat this step for the other side.

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20. Tuck in the bottom retainers on the quarter windows

into the bodyside retainer, beginning from the rear and
working to the front of the vehicle. Repeat this step for
the other side.

21. Locate the black retainer bar that was set aside, and

the rear window. Remove and discard the end caps. Slide

the retainer bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of
the rear window with the bulky seal away from you.

NOTE:

started, lay the bar inside the vehicle on the wheel wells
and uninstall half of the left sail panel from the bodyside
retainer, beginning near the tailgate to expose zipper ends.

To assist in getting the rear window zippers

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22. Zip the rear window beginning from the left using

both zipper ends. Run the upper zipper around the
window to the right side leaving the lower zipper end at
the start on the left.

23. Tuck in the retainer bar ends into the tailgate clips on
each side of the tailgate opening.

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24. Tuck the lower retainers on both sides of the rear

window under the tailgate clips. Reinstall the left sail
panel if it was untucked to get the rear window zipper
started.

25. Tuck the drip rail retainers into the door frame slots
above the door on both sides.

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26. Close the header latches and return the sun visor to

it’s secure position.

HARD TOP

CAUTION!

•

The hard top is not designed to carry any addi­tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build­ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or lug­gage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural
member of the vehicle, and thus cannot properly
carry any additional loads other than environmen­tal (rain, snow, etc.).

CAUTION!

Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
bodyside, or fully removed.

Hard Top Removal

1. Fold down the sun visors and move them to the side.

2. Unlatch the two hard top latches located at the top of

the windshield.

3. Unbolt the six Torx威 head screws which secure the

hard top to the vehicle using a #40 Torx威 head driver.

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CAUTION!

When removing the 2 front screws just rearward of
the doors, make sure that the nut does not fall into
the seat belt retractor. Grasp the nut to prevent this
from occurring.

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NOTE: On a dual top vehicle, the two rear and center
nuts are retained onto the bodyside.

4. Open both doors.

5. Open tailgate all the way to ensure clearance of the

rear window glass. Lift rear window glass.

6. Locate the wiring harness at the rear left side corner of
the vehicle.

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7. Disconnect the washer hose and install the tethered

cap.

CAUTION!

Make sure storage cap is installed to prevent foreign
materials from entering tube and clogging system.

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8. Disconnect the wire harness from the hard top by
pressing the tab at the side of the connector and pulling
to disconnect.

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NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push
the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch
on one end (right) of the connector. This will unlock
connector tab, allowing the tab to be pressed down and
enabling the harness to be disconnected from the hard
top.

9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle.

NOTE: If the doors are to be removed, pull the #4 fuse
from the fuse block to prevent dome lamp illumination.

Hard Top Installation

NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top
usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the
hard top.

1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if
necessary.

2. Install the hard top using the same steps for removal
in reverse order.

NOTE: The hard top must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Set the hard top on the windshield frame
so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the
hard top is sitting flush with the body at the sides and
check to ensure that there is a uniform gap between the
lift glass and hard top.

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SOFT TOP

CAUTION!

•

The soft top is not designed to carry any addi­tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build­ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or lug­gage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural
member of the vehicle, and thus cannot properly
carry any additional loads other than environmen­tal (rain, snow, etc.).

If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top
has been folded down for a period of time, the top will
appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it
difficult to put up. This is caused by a natural contraction
of the vinyl coating on the fabric top.

Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top
fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and
the top can then be snapped into place. If temperature is

41°F (5°C) or below, do not attempt to put the top down
or roll the rear or side curtains.

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CAUTION!

•

Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car
wash. Window scratches and wax build up may
result.

•

Do not lower the top when the temperature is
below 41°F (5°C). Damage to the top may result.

•

Do not lower the top when the windows are dirty.
Grit may scratch the window.

•

Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame, or
fully lowered.

•

Do not lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.

•

Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Mod­els” in Section 7 of this manual. It contains
important information on cleaning and caring for
your vehicle’s fabric top.

WARNING!

•

Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up
unless side curtains are also open. Dangerous
exhaust gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.

•

The fabric upper doors and fabric top are de­signed only for protection against the elements.
Do not rely on them to contain occupants within
the vehicle or to protect against injury during an
accident. Remember, always wear seat belts.

Folding Down The Soft Top

NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to
assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft
top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust,

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etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small
brush. Cleaning products are available through your
authorized dealer.

1. If your vehicle has half doors, remove each half door

window by opening the door and lifting the half door
window out.

NOTE: Stow half doors carefully outside of the vehicle,
never inside to avoid scratches.

2. Grasp the fabric of the top above the door frame. Pull
down and out on the fabric to untuck the drip rail
retainers from the door frame slot. Start with the rear
retainer and work forward towards the windshield.
Repeat this on the other side.

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3. Unclip and move the sun visor to the side.

4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the

windshield slots.

5. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on
each side, and untuck the lower retainers on the window
from the tailgate clips on both sides of the tailgate
opening.

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6. Pull theretainer bar straight out from the tailgateclips.

•

Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window by bringing both the right
zipper and left zipper tabs all the way to the end of
the zipper track at the bottom left corner. Both
zipper tabs will remain on the zipper track attached

to the top. Pull up on the window to disengage
zipper end. Stow the windows carefully to avoid
scratching.

7. Beginning from the rear, moving forward, partially
unzip the side window and untuck the bottom retainers.

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8. Finish unzipping the window and untuck from the

door frame retainerat the front of the window, repeat this
step on the other side.

NOTE: Stow clean windows carefully outside of the
vehicle to avoid scratches.

9. Untuck the sail panels from the bodyside retainer.

NOTE: If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension,
place your hand on the rear upper corner of the top and
pull down to help untuck the sail panels.

10. Completely release the hooks on the rear side of the

windshield. Grasp the side bow behind the header and
lift top back.

11. As you begin to lower the top, wrap the sail panels so

that they rest on the roof of the vehicle.

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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,
prevent connector damage by ensuring that the hard top
wire harness is folded back and secured to the main
harness, using the attached Velcro威 strap.

12. Make sure the sides of the top are folded inward as
the top continues to fold, and that the check straps are
clear of the vehicle.

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Tuck the top material between the 2 bow and the 3 bow
as it folds.

13. Tuck the top material between the 2 bow and the
header.

14. After the top is folded down, ensure that the drip rail

retainers are tucked in inward as shown. This is to avoid
unnecessary wear to the fabric.

15. After the top is folded down, tuck the check straps so

that they are not hanging and flapping outside the
vehicle.

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Putting Up The Soft Top

NOTE: Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top.

1. Begin working from the rear of the vehicle, with the
tailgate open. Liftthe plastic header (with latches) up and

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over the sport bar. As the header reaches the top, locate
the 2 bow and push it up and over the sport bar.

2. Move to the side of the vehicle and pull the side bow
forward and down. Be sure the check straps are not
tangled around the 2 bow. You will see the 3 bow rise
from the rear of the vehicle.