2005 Jeep Wrangler Owners Manual

• 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 struc- ture, 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.

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Airbag Warning Light You will want to have 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 • The “Airbag Warning Light” flickers or comes on and

after the 6 to 8 second interval.

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 buck- led 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.

• The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh- ing 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 an- chorage system. • Children under one 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.

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The child seat is held in the vehicle by the lap belt, lap/shoulder belt, or the LATCH child restraint an- chorage system. • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing 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 ex- actly 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 restraint in 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 designed to keep the lap portion or lap belt tight around the child restraint so that is not necessary to use a locking clip. Pull up on the shoulder

it

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.

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restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

• Buckle the child into the seat according to the child • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it with the seat belt or remove it from 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 systems are now avail- able. 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 avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle. The two rear outboard seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH- compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with fixed lower attach- ments 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.

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Rear Seat Latch Anchors

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

Rear Seat Tether Anchor

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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. Forward- facing 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, remov- ing 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.

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 occasion- ally and pull it tight if necessary.

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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 plate into 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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slouching can move the belt out of position.

• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or • 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

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 mainte- nance. 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 ve- hicle. 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

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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 (includ- ing 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 area under 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.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
▫ Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature

Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
▫ Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
▫ Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline . . . . . . . . . . .56

▫ Tilting Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
▫ 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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

▫ Glove Compartment

▫ 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 Hard Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

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▫ 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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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 sec- onds will turn the auto dim function on or off. If the feature is turned off, it will automatically turn back on with the next ignition cycle. A green light next to the right button will indicate when the dimming feature is acti- vated 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.

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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). Each time the center button is pressed and released within 3 seconds, the display toggles through the follow- ing three configurations: • display compass/temperature (Fahrenheit), • display compass/temperature (Celsius), • and display off.

Compass/Temperature Mirror

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Compass Calibration

Automatic Calibration Once calibrated, the compass has the ability to self- correct 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 at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to 11⁄2 360° 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 cali- bration and eliminate initial erroneous compass head- ings.

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 should display for a complete 11⁄2 360° 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

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.

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

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.

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.

Front Seat Recline Lever

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

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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 for- ward.

Front Seat Tilt Lever

Rear Seat Release Lever

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3. Slowly flip the entire seat forward.

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 seri- ously 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.

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

Folding Rear Seat

• Press down on release bar on each side, and pull seat • Remove seat from the vehicle.

out and away from lower bracket.

Release Bar Location

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Replacing the Rear Seat Reverse steps for removing the seat. Be certain to pull the seat belts between the seat cushion and seatback. Position them for passenger use.

WARNING!

• To help protect against personal injury, passen- gers 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.

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 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

Hood Latch

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.

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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 dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON 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.

If the driver’s door is left open, and the head- NOTE: lights 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 after the 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 muti- function control lever a second time to switch the head- lights 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.

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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 be- tween 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.

Windshield Wiper Operation Move the lever upward to the second detent for LO speed wiper operation, or to the third detent for HI speed operation

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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 intermit- tent 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.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

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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 col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- tions at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The controls are mounted 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. To Deactivate

A soft 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 but- ton 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).

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.

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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 the accelerator 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 in- cludes a tethered cap labeled with a battery symbol indicating the power source.

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Power Outlet

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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 suffi- ciently 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 intermit- tently 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

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

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STORAGE

Glove Compartment To open the glove compartment, pull the latch up.

Rear Cup Holders

Glove Compartment

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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-A- Trunk™ 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 place the knobs in the molded-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.

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 indepen- dently. 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.

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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. 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.

6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Installation” 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 are snug being careful not to cross-thread the screws.

CAUTION!

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

5. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover should be discarded. It was intended as a protective cover for shipping only. NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual top wrap.

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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 the plastic 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.

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

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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.

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 drip rail retainers into the frame at this time. 16. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail panels over the 3 bow letting them hang down. Make sure the nylon check straps between the 2 bow and 3 bow

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

attaching it with the Velcro威. Exit the vehicle, and go to the rear of the vehicle. Fold the 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.

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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 com- pletely, 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.

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.

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the retainer bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window with the bulky seal away from you. NOTE: To assist in getting the rear window zippers 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.

21. Locate the black retainer bar that was set aside, and the rear window. Remove and discard the end caps. Slide

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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.

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.

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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 addi- tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build- ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or lug- gage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural member of the vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry any additional loads other than environmen- tal (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.

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3. Unbolt the six Torx威 head screws which secure the hard top to the vehicle using a #40 Torx威 head driver.

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.

7. Disconnect the washer hose and install the tethered cap.

CAUTION!

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

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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If the red latch on the connector is locked, push NOTE: 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.

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

If the door frames are installed from soft top NOTE: 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.

SOFT TOP

CAUTION!

• The soft top is not designed to carry any addi- tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build- ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or lug- gage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural member of the vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry any additional loads other than environmen- tal (rain, snow, etc.).

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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!

Grit may scratch the window.

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

Window and top damage may occur.

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 de- signed 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,

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.

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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.

6. Pull the retainer bar straight out from the tailgate clips.

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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.

• 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

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8. Finish unzipping the window and untuck from the door frame retainer at 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. If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension, NOTE: 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.

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11. As you begin to lower the top, wrap the sail panels so that they rest on the roof of the vehicle.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, NOTE: 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.

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15. After the top is folded down, tuck the check straps so that they are not hanging and flapping outside the vehicle.

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. Lift the 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.

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

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4. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side into the windshield slot.

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5. Grasp the drip rail retainer and untuck them from the door frame.

6. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail panels over the 3 bow letting them hang down.

NOTE: Do not tuck the drip rails into the door frame at this time.

7. Align the sail panel retainer to the edge of the bodys- ide retainer at the rear. Tuck the sail panel into the bodyside 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 panel retainers.

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8. To install the quarter window, affix the rear corner of the 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.

9. After the door frame retainer has been completely tucked in, finish zipping in the window. Then affix the Velcro威 flaps around the window.

10. Tuck the bottom retainer of the quarter window into the bottom retainer, beginning from the rear and working to the front of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the other side.

11. To assist in getting the zipper started, lay the retainer bar inside the vehicle on the wheel wells and uninstall half of the left sail panel from the bodyside retainer beginning at the tailgate to expose zipper ends.

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12. Zip in the rear window beginning from the left using both zipper ends. Run the upper zipper around the window leaving the lower zipper at the start.

13. Tuck the retainer bar into the tailgate clips.

14. Tuck the lower retainers of the rear window under the tailgate clips. Reinstall the left corner if it was untucked to get the rear window zipper started.

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15. Tuck the drip rail retainers into the door frame slot above the door on both sides.

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16. Close the header latches and return the sun visor to it’s secured position.

SOFT TOP — UNLIMITED MODELS

CAUTION!

• The soft top is not designed to carry any addi- tional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, build- ing, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or lug- gage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural member of the vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry any additional loads other than environmen- tal (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!

Grit may scratch the window.

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

Window and top damage may occur.

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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 de- signed 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, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available through your authorized dealer. NOTE: Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward to keep the Sunrider feature locked.

1. 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 at the back of the rear drip rail retainer and work forward towards the windshield. Repeat this on the other side.

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3. Release the header latches and hooks from the wind- shield slots.

2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.

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

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5. Grip and rotate the retainer bar up towards you to release it from the upper portion of the tailgate clips. The retainer bar runs along the bottom of the rear window.

will remain on the zipper track attached to the top. Pull up on the window to disengage zipper end. Stow win- dow carefully to avoid scratching. 7. Undo the Velcro威 that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. Beginning from the rear and moving forward, partially unzip the side window and untuck the bottom retainer.

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

8. Finish unzipping the window and untuck from the door frame retainer at 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 rear corners of the vehicle. If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension, NOTE: place your hand on the rear corner of the top and pull down to help untuck the corners.

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10. Release the Sunrider pins to release the top bows from the brackets located on both door rails. Push up and back on the bow slightly so it does not fall back and lock into the brackets.

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

12. 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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13. Make sure the sides of the top are folded inward as the top continues to fold, and check straps are clear of the vehicle. Tuck the top between the 2 bow and 2-1/2 bow and 2-1/2 bow and 3 bow as it folds.

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

15. 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.

16. After the top is folded down, tuck the check straps inside the rear corners of the vehicle. This will keep them from hanging and flapping outside the vehicle.

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17. Hook the header latches back onto the header to keep them from rattling.

Putting Up The Soft Top

NOTE: Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the soft top bows before you lift the top. Make certain Sunrider sleeves are covering the Sunrider links. 1. Unhook the header latches from the plastic header. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.

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3. Begin working from the rear of the vehicle with the tailgate open. Standing to the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the 2 bow and 3 bow over the sport bar.

become so tight that it will make many of the remaining steps difficult or even impossible. That is why locking the latches will be the last step.

4. Engage the hooks on each side of the header into the windshield slots and do not fully engage the header latch. If you close the latches too soon, the top will

NOTE: Grasp the drip rail retainers on each side and untrap them from the door frame. Do not tuck the drip rails into the door frame at this time.

5. Pull the side bow forward and down. Make certain the blocks on the side bows line up with the retainers on the door rails. Lock the blocks in place.

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6. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail panels over the 3 bow.

NOTE: Check to make certain the check straps are not tangled on any of the other top hardware. This will prevent the top from being put all the way up.

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7. Tuck the sail panel retainer into the bodyside retainer. Begin working from the rear tailgate opening and work to the corner.

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 pull down to help tuck in the sail panels.

8. To install the quarter windows, affix the upper rear corner of the window temporarily using the Velcro威. Next, start the zipper about 1 inch (2.5 cm) at the upper forward corner of the window. At this time it is necessary to tuck in the door frame retainer.

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9. After the door frame retainer has been completely tucked in, finish zipping in the window. Then affix the Velcro威 flaps around the window.

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10. Tuck the bottom retainer on the quarter window into the bottom retainer, beginning from the rear and working to the front of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the other side.

11. Zip in the rear window beginning from the left using both zipper ends. Run the upper zipper around the window leaving the lower zipper in at the start.

NOTE: To assist in getting the zipper started, lay the bar inside the vehicle on the right wheel well, uninstall half of the left sail panel from the bodyside retainer, begin- ning near the tailgate open to expose zipper ends.

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12. Tuck the retainer bar into the upper portion of the tailgate clips.

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13. Tuck the lower retainers on the rear window under the tailgate clips.

15. Tuck the drip rail retainers into the door frame slots above the door on both sides. Start at the front next to the windshield and work rearward.

14. Reinstall the corner of the sail panel that was un- tucked to get the rear window zipper started.

16. Fully engage the header latch.

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SUNRIDER — IF EQUIPPED (UNLIMITED MODELS ONLY)

If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph NOTE: (64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom- mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.

17. Return the sun visors to their secure position.

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To Raise 1. Grasp the drip rail retainers and untuck both of them starting at the rear of the door frame slot. Repeat this on the other side.

3. Release the header latches, and slide the plastic sleeves forward.

2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.

4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown. Secure latches to plastic retainer on header.

5. Locate strap to secure the header to the sport bar. Wrap strap around sport bar and hook to header and tighten.

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6. Attach and reposition sun visors.

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To Lower 1. Remove strap from header and sport bar. 2. Release header latches from header retainer. 3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 4. Grasp the front header and pull to the front of the vehicle. 5. Slide plastic sleeve rearward over Sunrider link. 6. Tuck drip rail retainers into the door frame slots. 7. Close the header latches, and return sun visors to their original position. NOTE: Sunrider is a trademark of Bestop, Inc.

DOOR FRAME

WARNING!

Do not drive your vehicle on-pavement with the door frame removed or the windshield down as you lose the protection these structural elements can provide. These two procedures are furnished for use during off-road operation only.

Door Frame Removal

1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment knobs. Place one hand in the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the door frame. Pull the frame towards you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.

2. Fold the door frames and store the knobs and door frames outside of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the other side.

2. Insert the top front of the door frame into the opening at the top corner of the door opening. Push the top rear of the door frame to the side bar.

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WARNING!

• Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used. • Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause personal injury. If removed, always store the door frames outside of the vehicle.

Door Frame Installation

1. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the door opening.

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3. Slide door frame forward until the pin holes in the top line up with the holes in the side bar. Screw in the knobs and tighten, beginning with the front knob. Repeat procedures on the other side.

FOLDING WINDSHIELD The fold down windshield and removable side bars on your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents. The windshield also provides some protection against weather, road debris and intrusion of small branches and other objects. Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield down and the side bars removed as you lose the protec- tion these structural elements can provide. NOTE: Before lowering windshield, disconnect the elec- trical connector for the inside Compass/Temperature mirror (if equipped). NOTE: The windshield wiper arm and blade assemblies must be removed prior to lowering the windshield, this can be done by sliding out the attachment clip and gently rocking the arm until it loosens, the wiper arms must be returned to their “Park” positions when the windshield is returned to its upright position.

If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be removed and the windshield folded down. However, the protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you remove the side bars and fold down the windshield, drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with low range operation preferred, if you are driving off-road with the windshield folded down. Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as the task that required their removal is completed and before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and off-road, regardless of whether the windshield is raised or folded down.

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Outside rear view mirrors are mounted on the doors. If you choose to remove the doors, see your authorized dealer for a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror. Federal law requires outside mirrors on vehicles for on-road use. If the doors are removed, the courtesy lights will NOTE: remain on. To turn these lights off, remove fuse #4 in the fuse panel. Refer to “Fuse Panel” in Section 7 of this manual.

Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side Bars

1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual. 2. Remove the sun visors, if desired. Store the sun visors.

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WARNING!

shield down.

times when the windshield is down.

securely fastened, either up or down.

Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against personal injury: • Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the wind- • Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is • Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at all • Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions for raising the windshield. Make sure that the folding windshield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all associated hardware and fasteners are correctly and tightly assembled before driving your vehicle. Fail- ure to follow these instructions may prevent your vehicle from providing you and your passengers protection in some accidents. • If you remove the doors, store them outside the vehicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door may cause personal injury.

3. Remove the two Torx威 head screws holding each side bar to the windshield frame. Shift the side bar inboard to clear windshield pillar molding when removing the side bar.

4. Unzip the sport bar padding to expose the side bar bolts. Remove the two front and rear Torx威 head screws for each bar. Remove the side bars and rezip sport bar padding in place.

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NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping.

Do not loosen or remove the adjusting bolts on the side of the side bars. These bolts are set at the factory to properly fit the side bar to the vehicle.

6. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the “lock” position. Then, using a small flat tool such as a screw driver, release the retaining clip from the top of the wiper arm. Lift the wiper arms off and store in center console or securely behind the rear seat.

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CAUTION!

Do not remove the head impact foam from the side bars, as damage to the foam may result.

5. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four of the cinch straps, found in the glove box. Attach the straps through the footman loops located in the floor behind the folded rear seat on each side of the vehicle.

WARNING!

You or others could be injured if you carry the side bars loose in your vehicle. Remove the bars from the vehicle or securely store them as described or they may cause personal injury if an accident occurs. See your authorized dealer for replacement if the cinch straps are not found in the glove box.

7. Remove the black round headed windshield Torx威 head screw on each side of the base of the windshield.

8. Lower the windshield gently until rubber hood bumpers.

it contacts the

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9. Secure the windshield by passing the remaining cinch strap, found in the glove box, through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the wind- shield in place.

Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars To raise the windshield, install the windshield wipers, and install the side bars use these same steps in reverse.

WARNING!

To help protect against personal injury, always in- stall the side bars when raising the windshield on your vehicle. If you do not raise the windshield and install the side bars, you lose the protection these structural elements provide in some accidents.

REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY

Rear Window Defogger

To turn the rear window defogger on, press the rocker switch. If you press the switch a second time, you will turn the defogger off. A light on the rocker switch will indicate the defogger is on.

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The defogger will automatically turn off after about ten minutes. For five more minutes of operation, depress the top of the switch to turn the defogger on again. To prevent excessive battery drain use the defogger only when the engine is operating.

CAUTION!

Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- dow to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements.

Rear Defroster Switch

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer

To utilize the rear wiper, press the switch to the first detent. To activate the rear washer, depress the switch to the second detent. The washer will continue to spray as long as the switch is held. The switch will return to the wiper mode when released. To turn the rear wiper off, lift the bottom of the switch.

Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia- tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.

Rear Wiper/Washer Switch

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CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel And Interior Controls . . . . . . . 141
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
䡵 Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

䡵 Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With

CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . . . . . . 150
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
▫ CD Changer Control Capability — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

䡵 Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With

6 - Disc CD Changer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification

Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And

RBK Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,

RB1 And RBQ Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels . . . . . . 166
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button

(If Equipped)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

▫ PTY Button ⬙Scan⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
▫ PTY Button ⬙Seek⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . . . . . 167
䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . . 169
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Heater Only — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Air Conditioning — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INTERIOR CONTROLS

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Your vehicle is equipped with the instrument cluster described on the following pages. 1. Voltmeter

Indicates available battery voltage and charging system operation. The lower red zone indicates that battery charge may be too low to start the engine. With the engine running, the normal operating range is between 11 and 15 volts. Prolonged gauge readings between 8-11 (undercharge) or above 15 (overcharge) indicate possible malfunction of generator, voltage regu- lator or battery. See your dealer if such indications occur. 2. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped

This light shows when the front fog lights are on.

3. Cruise Indicator Light

This light shows when the electronic speed control system is turned on.

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4. Sentry Key Indicator Light — If Equipped

Refer to “Sentry Key Immobilizer System” in Section 2 of this manual.

5. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).

CAUTION!

Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur.

6. Turn Signal Indicator Lights

The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for more than 1 mile (2 km).

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7. High Beam Indicator Light

the turn signal

This light shows that the headlights are on high beam. Pull lever towards the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low. If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or parklights are left on, the “High Beam Indicator Light” will flash and a chime will sound.