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5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #T30 Torx威 head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover. Store pivot brackets and screws in a safe place.

6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top 3 — Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Installa- tion” later in this section.

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 for 2 door models, • Right and left quarter windows • Rear window 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top 3 — Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal” later in this section.

6 for 4 door models)

3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 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 covers and attach the pivot brackets to the sports bar with the 4 screws that were removed using a #T30 Torx威 head driver. Re-cover and re-zip sport bar covers.

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b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the bows facing upward.

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c. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to reattach them to the metal pivot brackets.

d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30
Torx威 head driver. Secure them until they are snug being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over tighten.

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. 6. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottom of rear window) located in the soft top and set aside. NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the right rear corner is not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top. 7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up the Soft Top” in this section.

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FREEDOM TOP 3– PIECE MODULAR 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 luggage, 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.

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Front Panel(s) Removal

NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing right panel. 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move to the side. 2. Turn center l-shaped locks (2) from center of roof panel.

3. Turn rear l-shaped lock (located above shoulder belt anchorage).

4. Turn rear fasteners (knobs) (located on overhead speaker bar assembly) counter-clockwise until they can be removed.

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5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the windshield.

6. Remove panel. To remove right panel, follow steps above except for step 2.

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Front Panel(s) Installation

NOTE: The front panel (s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the body. 1. Install right panel first, then the left panel. 2. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in reverse order. Front Panel(s) Installation Only (With Rear Hard Top Removed)

1. Turn left and right panels over and move spacer block (located on rear of panel) upward 90 degrees.

NOTE: The front panel (s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the body.

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5. Open swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift rear window glass.

2. Install right panel first, then the left panel. 3. Reinstall panel(s) using the same steps for removal in reverse order. Rear Panel Removal

1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s) Removal” in this section. 2. Open both doors. 3. Remove the two (2) Torx威 head screws which secure the hard top at the B-pillar (near top of door) using a #40
Torx威 head driver (4 Door Only). 4. Remove the six (6) Torx威 head screws which secure the hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a #40 Torx威 head driver.

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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!

Make sure storage cap is installed to prevent foreign materials from entering tube and clogging system, and also prevent fluid from being sprayed into rear of vehicle.

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

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Rear Panel 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. 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.

9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place on a soft surface to prevent damage.

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DOOR FRAME

WARNING!

Do not drive your vehicle on-pavement with the door frame removed as you lose the protection these structural elements can provide. This procedure is furnished for use during off-road operation only.

Door Frame Removal (2 Door Models)

1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment knobs (2 per side).

WARNING!

Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used.

2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame. 3. Pull the frame towards you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.

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4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for storage. Store in a secure location.

WARNING!

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.

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Door Frame Installation (2 Door Models)

1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, behind the door opening.

3. After the door frame pin has been set into the bodys- ide hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the rubber seal at the top of the windshield. 4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over the metal side bar and then clip the rear making sure that the material for the side bar covers is not pinched by the door frame.

5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side.

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Door Frame Removal (4 Door Models)

1. Unscrew and remove the two (2) forward most door frame attachment knobs.

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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.

2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the front door frame.

3. Pull the frame towards you with your front hand to remove the frame from the vehicle. 4. Unscrew and remove the remaining door frame at- tachment knob on the rear door frame.

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5. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the rear door frame. Pull the frame towards you with your rear hand to remove the frame from the vehicle.

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6. Screw the knob back into the door frame and fold for storage. Store in a secure location.

WARNING!

• 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 (4 Door Models)

1. Install the rear door frame first. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the rear door opening.

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3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ensure it is properly positioned on the seal above the front of the rear door.

4. Loosely install the rear knob (long knob) to hold the door rail in position. 5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in the rubber seal at the top of the windshield. Then, clip the front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the

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door frame. Position the rear of the front door frame to lay on top of the front of the rear door frame.

7. Tighten the front knob, then the rear most knob, and then the middle knob. Repeat this procedure for the other side.

6. Loosely install both knobs beginning with the front knob (long knob). Then, install the middle knob (short knob) through the front and rear door frames and screw into the top of the b-pillar.

SOFT TOP (2 DOOR MODELS)

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.).

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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 installed. 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!

41°F (5°C). Damage to the top may result.

Window scratches and wax build up may result.

• Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. • Do not lower the top when the temperature is below • Do not move your vehicle until the top has been either fully attached to the windshield frame, or fully low- ered. • Do not lower the top with the windows installed. • Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models” in Section 7 of this manual. It contains important infor- mation on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric top. • Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or force any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing the soft top. Do not force or pry the soft top frame work when opening or closing. Damage to the top may result.

Window and top damage may occur.

WARNING!

• Do not drive vehicle with rear window curtain up unless side curtains are also removed. Dangerous exhaust gases could enter the vehicle causing harm to the driver and passengers. • 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.

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1 — Header Bow 2 — 2 Bow 3 — 3 Bow 4 — Sail Panel 5 — Plastic Retainer

6 — Body Side Retainer 7 — Quarter Window 8 — Check Strap 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window

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1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels

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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. NOTE: Stow half doors carefully outside of the vehicle, never inside to avoid scratches. 2. Insert finger behind the plastic retainer. Pull down and roll the retainer out of the channel. Repeat this on the opposite side.

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3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the loops on the windshield.

6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first three (3) inches of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rear- ward out of the swing gate brackets.

5. Open the swing gate.

• Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the top and down to the left lower corner. Zipper pulls will stay on the rear window. Pull down on the rear window to disengage from the zipper on the top cover. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch- ing.

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7. Undo the Velcro威 that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. 8. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely unzip the window.

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9. Once unzipped, remove side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel. Repeat this step on the opposite side. 10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.

NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. 11. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top.

12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in towards the vehicle to disengage.

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13. Completely release the latches from the loops on the windshield frame.

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14. Grasp the side bow behind the header, lift the top, and fold toward the rear of the vehicle.

When the top is completely down, position the drip rails so they make a “v-shape”, this prevents damage to the soft top material.

15. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows and as far inward as possible. This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle.

16. Close front header latches. 17. Remove door frames, Frame” in this section.

if desired. Refer to “Door

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1 — Header Bow 2 — 2 Bow 3 — 3 Bow 4 — Sail Panel 5 — Plastic Retainer

6 — Body Side Retainer 7 — Quarter Window 8 — Check Strap 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window

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1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels

1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Install door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 3. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow and the 2–bow (middle bow) up and over the sports bar until the header rests on the top of the windshield frame.

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4. Before attaching the header latches, be sure that the top retainers above the door are not trapped between the top and the door frame.

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5. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).

side of the body channel. Then, rotate it rearward and over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be clipped to the shortened rail edge.

6. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior

7. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail panels over the rear roof bow.

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rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (3 bow) will aid to reach the channel with the retainers.

8. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel, leaving the last three (3) inches towards the

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9. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- rarily by attaching to the Velcro威 in the rear corner. Start the zipper but close only about 1 inch (2.5 cm).

properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.

10. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and

11. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge of the window.

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front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro威 along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side.

12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the

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13. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.

14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage.

15. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the window.

16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets.

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18. Open the doors and insert the roof retainers into the channels above the door, starting at the front and work- ing rearward.

17. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3 bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel.

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19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to their secured position.

SUNRIDER — 4 DOOR MODELS

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.

To Open 1. Above the front of the rear door, place finger up into the cut out in the plastic retainer and pull down rolling both the front and rear retainers out of the door frame. Repeat this on the other side.

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3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.

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

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4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top.

5. Fold back the front section of the top, and gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.

6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle, and move the material into two folds. Ensure that the straps are securely stowed.

8. Secure the top by using the two (2) provided straps. Each strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro威 to itself, use one strap on each side of the vehicle.

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7. Close the front header latches.

To Close Perform the above steps in the opposite order.

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SOFT TOP (4 DOOR MODELS)

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.

CAUTION!

WARNING!

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may scratch the window.

(5°C). Damage to the top may result.

Window scratches and wax build up may result.

• Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. • Do not lower the top when the temperature is below 41°F • Do not lower the top when the windows are dirty. Grit • 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. Win- • Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric Top Models” in Section 7 of this manual. It contains important informa- tion on cleaning and caring for your vehicle’s fabric top. • Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or force any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing the soft top. Do not force or pry the soft top frame work when opening or closing. Damage to the top may result.

dow and top damage may occur.

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

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Folding Down The Soft Top

1 — Header Bow 2 — 2 Bow 3 — 3 Bow 4 — 4 Bow 5 — Sail Panel

6 — Body Side Retainer 7 — Quarter Window 8 — Check Strap 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window

11 — Plastic Retainer

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1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels

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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. NOTE: Stow half doors carefully outside of the vehicle, never inside to avoid scratches. 2. Above the front of the rear door, place finger up into the cut out in the plastic retainer and pull down rolling both the front and rear retainers out of the door frame. Repeat this on the other side.

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

4. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops on the windshield frame.

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6. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first three (3) inches of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rear- ward out of the swing gate brackets.

5. Open the swing gate.

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• Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the top and down to the left lower corner. Zipper pulls will stay on the rear window. Pull down on the rear window to disengage from the zipper on the top cover. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratch- ing.

7. Undo the Velcro威 that runs along the top and rear edge of the side window. 8. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely unzip the window.

9. Once unzipped, remove side window retainers from the door channel and body side channel. Repeat this step on the opposite side. 10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle.

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NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow. 11. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top.

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12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in towards the vehicle to disengage.

13. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift the top.

14. Fold back the front section of the top, and gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.

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15. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle, and move the material into two folds.

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16. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch above the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward to disengage. Repeat this step on the other side.

17. Grasp the folded side bows and slide the top along the door frame track to the rear door frame.

18. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track and lower the top down into the vehicle.

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around the side bows and through the slot on the bodyside retainer and Velcro威 back onto itself. Ensure that the top is secure.

19. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows as far inside as possible. This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. 20. Once the top is fully down, use the straps used to secure the top in the Sunrider position. Wrap the straps

21. Close the front header latches. 22. Remove door frames, Frame” in this section.

if desired. Refer to “Door

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Putting Up The Soft Top

1 — Header Bow 2 — 2 Bow 3 — 3 Bow 4 — 4 Bow 5 — Sail Panel

6 — Body Side Retainer 7 — Quarter Window 8 — Check Strap 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter Window

11 — Plastic Retainer

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1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels

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NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be helpful to open the rear doors. 1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 2. Undo the straps used to secure the top in the down position and store in secure location. 3. Open the swing gate. 4. Grasp the folded side bows and lift to the top of the rear door frames.

5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door frame tracks and slide the top forward.

6. Ensure that the top locks into Sunrider locking mecha- nisms that are located above the front of the rear doors.

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

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8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow until it rests on the windshield frame.

on the side bows above the front doors. They should cradle the tubing. Finally, make sure that the check strap (the long, woven strap reaching from the rear bow to the 2 bow) does not get entangled in any of the framework when unfolding the top.

9. Before attaching the header latches, be sure the top retainers above the doors do not get trapped between the top and the door frame. Also, make certain the feet at both ends of the 2 bow (forward most bow) seat properly

10. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).

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over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of the rail. To be properly located, the bracket must only be clipped to the shortened rail edge.

11. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel. Then, rotate it rearward and

12. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4 bow).

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13. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel, leaving the last three (3) inches towards the rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (4 bow) will aid to reach the channel with the retainers.

14. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- porarily by attaching to the Velcro威 in the upper rear corner. Start the zipper but close only about 1 inch (2.5
cm).

15. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.

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16. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge of the window.

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17. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro威 along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side.

18. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.

19. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage.

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21. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets.

20. Run the first zipper fully around to the right side of the window.

22. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert- ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel.

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23. Open the doors and insert the top retainers into the channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at the front and work toward the rear of the vehicle.

24. Ensure plastic retainer is tucked in properly at B-pillar not pinching seal.

25. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to their secured position.

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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. 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.

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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. 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.

WARNING!

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 windshield • 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 wind- shield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all associated hardware and fasteners are correctly and tightly as- sembled before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may prevent your vehicle from provid- ing 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.

Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side Bars

To assist in properly reinstalling side bars,

1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual. NOTE: mark the original locations prior to removing. 2. Remove the 2 top hex bolts (13mm), and the 1 side hex bolt (13mm) visible through the trim (Do not remove plastic corner trim, sun visor bolts, or sport bar covering).

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3. Open sport bar Velcro covering.

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4. Remove 1 hex bolt (13mm) visible through the plastic trim on bottom side of side bar, 1 hex bolt (13mm) on the side of the side bar, and 1 hex bolt (13mm) on top of the side bar. NOTE: Pull side bar out horizontally when removing.

CAUTION!

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

NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping. 5. Remove side bar assembly, and reattach sport bar Velcro covering. 6. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four cinch straps (available from your authorized dealer). Attach the straps through the slots located on the floor behind the folded rear seat at the front of the storage bin cover.

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 the cinch straps.

7. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the “lock” position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and remove retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store in center console or securely behind the rear seat. 8. Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the 6 black round headed Torx威 head screws (using a #40
Torx威 head driver) on each side of the base of the windshield.

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it contacts the

9. Lower the windshield gently until rubber hood bumpers. 10. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the windshield in place.

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Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars

1. Raise the windshield. 2. Loosely attach rear of side bar to sport bar. Refer to Step 4 of “Lowering Windshield and Removing Side Bars” earlier in this section.

3. Attach front of side bar to windshield frame. • Install top two (2) hex bolts (13mm) first, then lower side hex bolt (13mm). Lower side bolt will not align until top two bolts are installed.

• Reattach sport bar Velcro covering.

4. Tighten all side bar attachment bolts.

5. Install the lower windshield plates with the 6 black round headed Torx威 head screws (using a #40 Torx威 head driver) on each side of the base of the windshield.

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REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY

Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped A rotary ring switch on the control lever (located on the right side of the steering column), controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch up to the “On” position will activate the wiper. Rotating the switch ring beyond the “On” or “Off” position will activate the rear washer. The wash pump will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle three times before returning to the set position.

6. Reinstall wiper arms.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch

If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set at.

If the swing gate flip-up window is open or the swing gate is open, connection to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the swing gate flip-up window or the swing gate is closed, the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be turned OFF, and then to ON to restart the rear wiper. NOTE: The rear swing gate will lock while the rear wiper is operating. The gate will stay locked until the wiper is turned off and the gate is unlocked (by key, lock switch, or key fob).

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, and should be checked for fluid

level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind- shield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and oper- ate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped

The push-button is located on the bottom right side of the blower control knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster, and the optional electric remote con- trol heated mirrors. An amber light shows that the defroster is on.

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

CAUTION!

Use care when washing the inside of the rear window 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.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
䡵 Compass And Trip Computer — If Equipped . . . 211
▫ Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Trip Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
▫ Compass Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
䡵 Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

䡵 Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio

And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA Aux Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 217
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD

And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . . 226

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▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files . . . . . . . . 228
▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA

Play)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA

Play)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

䡵 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio

With CD Player (MP3 Aux Jack) . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 233
▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD

And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . . 244
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . . 244

䡵 Sales Code RER — AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio

With Navigation System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 245

▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio . . . . . 246
▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification

Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode (RSC Radios) . . . . . . . 248
▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode . . . . . . 249
▫ Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone

(If Equipped)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

▫ Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment

System (VES威) (If Equipped)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . . 252
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
▫ Manual Heater Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252

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▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating

System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Your vehicle is equipped with the instrument cluster described on the following pages. 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank. When the fuel gauge pointer initially moves to E, for your safety, approximately 2 U.S. Gallons (7.6L) of fuel remain. NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the fuel gauge, voltmeter, oil pressure and temperature gauges may not show accurate readings. When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to ON to obtain accurate readings. 2. Charging System Warning Light

This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should come on for three seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. If the light comes back on immediately or comes on while driving, it means that there is a problem with the charging system

or the battery is low. Also, a chime will sound if the light comes back on. See your authorized dealer immediately. 3. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped

This light shows when the front fog lights are on.

4. Low Fuel Warning Light

When the fuel level reaches approximately 2 U.S. Gallons (7.6L) this light will come on and remain on until fuel is added. The “Low Fuel Warning Light” may turn on and off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. This occurs due to the shifting of the fuel in the tank. 5. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed.

6. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped

Indicates when the front axle lock has been activated.

7. Seat Belt Indicator Light

A warning chime and an indicator light will alert you to buckle the seat belts. When the belt is buckled, the chime will stop, but the light will stay

on until it times out (about 6 seconds). 8. 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). 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light

Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come on and remain on when the ignition switch is

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turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does not come on, have the system checked by your autho- rized dealer. If the warning light comes on and remains on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED. Also, a single chime will sound. 10. 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.

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11. Brake Warning Light

After ignition is turned on, illuminates to indicate function check at vehicle start-up. Indicates park- ing brake is applied. If the light stays on when the parking brake is off, it indicates a possible brake system fluid leak or low pressure level, see your authorized dealer immediately. If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is in motion, the red BRAKE warning light will “flash” and a chime will sound. The operation of the BRAKE warning light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.

12. Anti-Lock (ABS) Warning Light

After ignition is turned on, illuminates to indicate function check at vehicle start-up. If light remains on after start-up or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has become inoperative. The system reverts to stan- dard non-anti-lock brakes. If both the red BRAKE warning light and the amber ABS warning light are on, see your dealer immediately. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this manual. 13. Airbag Warning Light

This indicator lights and remains lit for 6 to 8
seconds when the ignition is first turned on. If the light does not come on for 6 to 8 seconds, stays on or comes on while driving, have the

airbag system checked by an authorized dealer.

14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped

Indicates when the rear axle lock has been activated.

15. 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.

16. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out.

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17. Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light — If Equipped Refer to “Sentry Key Immobilizer System” or “Vehicle Security Alarm” in Section 2 of this manual. 18. Coolant Temperature Gauge

Indicates engine coolant temperature. The red zone to the far right indicates possible overheat- ing. Seek authorized service immediately if the gauge operates in the red zone. In U.S. vehicles, tempera- ture is indicated in degrees fahrenheit; in Canadian vehicles in degrees centigrade. 19. Cruise Indicator Light

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

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20. 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped

This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to- gether forcing the front and rear wheels to

rotate at the same speed. 21. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer must be in trip mode to reset. 22. Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection.

23. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle may be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord- ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and

can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more tire pressures is low. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 60 seconds when a system fault is detected. The flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes or until the fault condition is removed and reset.

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CAUTION!

The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- placement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-market wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.

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24. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so the correct mileage can be determined. 25. Malfunction Indicator Light

This light is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine, and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly.

Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc. may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. When the engine is running, the “Malfunction Indicator Light” may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. 26. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light

This indicator light starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” also flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease

up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will flash any time the ESP or TCS is active and helping to improve vehicle stability. If the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” is on solid, the ESP system has been turned off by the driver or a temporary condition exists that will not allow full ESP function. 27. O/D (Overdrive) Off Indicator Light

This light will illuminate when the O/D OFF button has been selected. The O/D OFF button is

located on the gear shift lever. 28. Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped

This light will illuminate when the front sway bar is disconnected.

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29. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light

The ESP/BAS warning light in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The light should go out with the engine running. If the ESP/ BAS warning light comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system. If this light stays illuminated, have the ESP and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System” in Section 5 for more information.

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30. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light — If Equipped

This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control System. If a prob- lem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the gear selector is placed in the P (Park) position. The light should turn off. If the light remains on with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable, however, see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light continues to flash when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated / rough idle, or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain

on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. 31. Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Display — If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the Mini-Trip Computer messages. Refer to “Mini- Trip Computer” later in this section. 32. Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Button—If Equipped Press this button to switch between the different func- tions.

COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED This feature, located on the instrument cluster (speedom- eter and tachometer), displays information on outside temperature, compass direction, and trip information.

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The compass/trip computer, when the appropriate con- ditions exist, will show the following messages in the odometer display: • Door Ajar (door) • Swing Gate Ajar (gATE) • Loose Fuel Cap (gASCAP) • IOD Fuse (noFUSE) • ESP Off (ESPOFF) These messages can be manually turned off by pressing the right button (on the instrument cluster). Control Buttons Press and release the left button (on the instrument cluster) to access the computer displays.

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Press and hold the left button (on the instrument cluster) for 2 to 3 seconds to switch from English to Metric displays. Reset Press and hold the right button (on the instrument cluster) while function is being displayed to reset. The following trip conditions can be reset: • AVG ECO (changes to present fuel economy) • ET Trip Conditions

Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.

Estimated Range (DTE) This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This esti- mated distance is based on the most recent trip informa- tion: (Average Fuel Economy) x (Fuel Remaining) This display cannot be reset. Elapsed Time (ET) This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since the last reset. Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Press and release the right button (on the instru- ment cluster) to switch from odometer, to trip A or trip B. Press and hold the right button while the odometer/trip odometer is displayed to reset.

Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last reset. Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last reset. Compass Temperature Display This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.

WARNING!

Even if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible per- sonal injury or property damage.

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Compass Calibration The Automatic Compass Calibration feature eliminates the need for the operator intervention under normal conditions. If the CAL indicator is lit, the compass needs to be calibrated. A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free of large metal objects such as large buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Automatic Compass Calibration The self-calibrating feature of the compass eliminates the need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions. During a short initial period, the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will appear (blinking) on the display. After the vehicle has completed at least one complete circle under 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free from large metal objects, calibration will be complete when the CAL symbol is extinguished.

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After initial calibration, the compass will continue to automatically update this calibration whenever the ve- hicle is in motion. Manual Compass Calibration

NOTE: Before attempting a manual compass calibra- tion, the engine must be running and the transmission in the P (Park) position (if equipped). Compass calibration can also be requested. To manually calibrate the compass, you must first enter the variance mode. Press the and hold the left button (located on the instrument cluster) for approximately 10 seconds to enter the variance mode, and release the button when the VAR symbol appears. The current variance value will also be displayed. Once in the variance mode, it is necessary to release the button, and then press and hold it again (approximately 10 seconds) until CAL is displayed (solid not blinking). Manual compass calibration has been initiated. Drive the vehicle slowly in one or more circles

under 5 mph (8 km/h) in an area free from large metal objects until the CAL symbol is extinguished. When the CAL symbol no longer is displayed, the compass is calibrated and should display correct head- ings. Verify proper calibration by checking North (N), South (S), East (E), and West (W). If the compass does not appear accurate, repeat the calibration procedure in an- other area. Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. For proper compass function, the correct variance zone must be set. Setting the Compass Variance Refer to the variance map for the correct compass vari- ance zone. To check the variance zone, the ignition must be on. Press and hold the left button (located on the instrument cluster) for approximately 10 seconds to enter the variance mode and release the button when the VAR

symbol appears. The current variance value will also be displayed. To change the zone, press the left button once to increment the zone. The default is Zone 8. After Zone 15, the values will wrap around to Zone 1. When the correct zone is displayed (per the Zone map) for the zone that the vehicle is located in, wait for about 5 seconds, then the trip computer will store the variance value in memory and the compass will resume normal operation. NOTE: The US/Metric display will change from En- glish to Metric or Metric to English before the VAR symbol appears, however, it will revert back to its original setting after programming the compass func- tions.

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Outside Temperature If the outside temperature is more than 131°F (55°C), the display will show 131°F (55°C). When the outside tem- perature is less than ⫺40°F (⫺40°C), the display will show ⫺40°F (⫺40°C).

RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION

Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help you understand and save you concern about these “ap- parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig- nals.

Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs.

FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. NOTE: The radio, steering wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)

NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.

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Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

REQ Radio

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.

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Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. SEEK Buttons (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it.

SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. Voice Recognition Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon- nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to Hands-Free Com- munication (UConnect™) in Section 3 for more informa- tion. If your vehicle is not equipped with this feature, a “UConnect™ System Not Available” message will dis- play on the radio screen.

Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone (UCon- nect™) feature (if equipped). Refer to Hands-Free Com- munication (UConnect™) in Section 3 for more informa- tion. If your vehicle is not equipped with this feature, a “UConnect™ System Not Available” message will dis- play on the radio screen. TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display. In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob.

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3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob. Press the TUNE control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).

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RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind or fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control knob and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones.

Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. MUSIC TYPE Button (Radio Mode) Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for 5 seconds. Pressing the Music Type button or turning the TUNE control knob within 5 seconds will

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allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type informa- tion. Toggle the Music Type button to select the following format types:

Program Type

No program type

or undefined Adult Hits Classical

Classic Rock

College Country

Foreign Language

Information

Jazz

16 Digit-Character

Display

None

Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language

Inform Jazz

News

Nostalgia

Oldies

Personality

Public

Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk

Rock Soft

Soft Rock

Soft Rhythm and Blues

Sports Talk Top 40
Weather

News

Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R & B

Rel Musc Rel Talk

Rock Soft

Soft Rck Soft R&B

Sports Talk Top 40
Weather

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By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: NOTE: Use the Tune Control Knob to scroll through the entries. Push the Audio/Select button to select an entry and make changes.

• DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll up and down the menu (If Equipped). • DISC Play/Pause - You can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button (If Equipped). • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following: • Subtitle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc (If Equipped). • Audio Stream – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages (if supported on the disc) (If Equipped).

• Angle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (If Equipped).

Equipped).

NOTE: The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. NOTE: These selections can only be made while playing a DVD. • VES Power - Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF (If • VES Lock - Locks out rear VES remote controls (If • VES CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones, by pressing the Audio/Select button (If Equipped). • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button will allow user to set the clock. Turn the TUNE control

Equipped).

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knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE control knob again to save changes. • Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the user to scroll through the following items, and set defaults according to customer preference.

Menu Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙ Enter the 4-digit country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select. Audio Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default audio language (effective only if language supported by

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disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select. Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select. Subtitles — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between subtitle OFF or ON.

Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to limit maximum audio dynamic range - The default is set to ⬙High,⬙ and under this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the setting is ⬙Normal.⬙ Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and letter box. AutoPlay — If Equipped When this is set to ON and a DVD video is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not auto play the main title. In such cases, use the menu button on the remote control to select desired title to play.

NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer-preferred settings. AM and FM Buttons (Radio Mode) Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes. SET Button (Radio Mode) — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory.

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You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
Satellite (if equipped) stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes.

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Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum of 5 times.

CAUTION!

The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components.

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) Press the LOAD button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙INSERT DISC,⬙ insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc.

CAUTION!

• This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.

Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)

Press the eject button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press and hold the eject button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. SEEK Button (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow to scroll through tracks faster in CD, MP3/MWA modes.

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SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the Radio to the Radio mode.

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RND Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play. Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3.

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files: 255
• Maximum number of folders: 100
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a • Level 2: 31 (including a separator

3-character extension)

⬙.⬙ and a

3-character extension)

Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/