2007 Jeep Wrangler Owners Manual

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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, 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. 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 ▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 ▫ Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 ▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 ▫ Front Seat Back Recline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 ▫ Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat (2 Door Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 ▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ Fold And Tumble Rear Seat (2 Door Models) . . .90 ▫ Removing The Rear Seat (2 Door Models) . . . . .92 ▫ Replacing The Rear Seat (2 Door Models) . . . . .93 ▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat (4 Door Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 ▫ To Raise The Rear Seat 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 ▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 ▫ Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 ▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 ▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ▫ Headlight Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . . 101 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 ▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 ▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 ▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 104 ▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ TCS (Traction Control System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ BAS (Brake Assist System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 ▫ ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ ESP (Electronic Stability Program) . . . . . . . . . 110 ▫ ESP/BAS Warning Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 䡵 Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off . . . . . . . 117 䡵 Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ▫ Console Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 ▫ Rear Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 䡵 Dual Top — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 ▫ Removing The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 ▫ Installing The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 䡵 Freedom Top 3– Piece Modular Hard Top . . . . . 125 ▫ Front Panel(s) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 ▫ Front Panel(s) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Front Panel(s) Installation Only (With Rear Hard Top Removed) . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Rear Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 ▫ Rear Panel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 䡵 Door Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 . . . . . . 132 . . . . 134 ▫ Door Frame Removal (2 Door Models) ▫ Door Frame Installation (2 Door Models) 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Soft Top (2 Door Models) ▫ Door Frame Removal (4 Door Models) ▫ Door Frame Installation (4 Door Models) . . . . . . 135 . . . . 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 ▫ Folding Down The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Putting Up The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 䡵 Sunrider — 4 Door Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 䡵 Soft Top (4 Door Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 ▫ Folding Down The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 ▫ Putting Up The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 䡵 Folding Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 ▫ Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 ▫ Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 䡵 Rear Window Features — Hard Top Only . . . . . 193 ▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped . . 193 ▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped . . . . . . 195 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 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). Adjusting Rearview Mirror 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. 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. Outside Rear View 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Front Seat Adjustment Move seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be sure the latch engages fully. Manual Seat Adjustment 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered, by using the ratcheting handle on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the handle to raise the seat, push downward on the handle to lower the seat. Front Seat Back Recline To recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. Seat Height Adjustment Recline Lever 2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position. Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat (2 Door Models) Push the lever on the seatback rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to tilt the entire seat forward. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Easy Entry Lever 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable head restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical. The front head restraints have a locking button that must be pushed inward to lower the head restraint. The restraints may be raised without pushing in the button. The rear head restraints are not adjustable. Adjustable Head Restraints Fold And Tumble Rear Seat (2 Door Models) NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the front seats. Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. 1. Lift the seatback release lever and fold seatback for- ward. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Folding Rear Seat 3. When completed, return seat to it’s normal position. 4. Raise the rear seatback using the assist strap and firmly lock seat into position. Rear Seat Release 2. Slowly flip the entire seat forward. 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing the Rear Seat (2 Door Models) 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 • In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure that the seats are fully latched. using a seat belt properly. 1. Remove the rear subwoofer (if equipped) mounting screws (3) using a #T30 Torx威 head driver. Subwoofer 2. Unplug electrical connector from rear subwoofer (if equipped). 3. Fold the rear seat forward following steps 1 through 3 under “Fold and Tumble Rear Seat” in this section. 4. Press down on release bar on each side, and pull seat out and away from lower bracket. 5. Remove seat from the vehicle. Release Bar Location UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Replacing the Rear Seat (2 Door Models) Reverse steps for removing the seat. WARNING! • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area with the rear seat folded down or removed from the ve- hicle. • The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat (4 Door Models) To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the front seat to it’s mid-track position. Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. 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. To Fold Down the Rear Seat 1. Locate the seatback release handle on the outboard top side of each rear seatback; lift up on the handle until the seatback releases. Fold the seatback completely forward. Rear Seat Release NOTE: When lifting up on the release handle, the seatback will release easier if you do not pull forward on the seatback; only lift up on the release handle until the seatback disengages, then fold the seat forward. Folding Rear Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 To Raise the Rear Seat 1. Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. If the rear seatback is not fully latched, the NOTE: center shoulder belt will not be able to be extended for use. If you cannot extend the center shoulder belt, please make sure your seatback is fully latched. WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open hood, first release both hood latches. Hood Latch Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and top of grille, and push handle to the side to raise hood. You may have to push down slightly on hood before pushing the handle. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood panel. To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood panel and place it in the retaining clip. Lower the hood slowly. Secure both of the hood latches. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before driving. LIGHTS Interior Lights The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multi-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. Cargo Lamp Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the upward detent position, or if equipped, when the “Un- lock” button is pressed on the key fob. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Also, the rear cargo lamp may be operated by pressing the lens to turn it on. Press the lens again, to shut it off. Cargo Lamp 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is also known as the ⬙Party⬙ mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery. 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. 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. Rear Cargo Lamp (4 Door Only) UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Multi-Function Control Lever 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. Headlight Switch To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multi-function control lever up or down. 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 Push the multi-function control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever to- wards you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. Front Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is in the multi-function control lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever. NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. Turn Signals Move the multi-function control lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. that it would suggest If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, the 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 — If Equipped 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 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. 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the 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. TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever under the multi-function control lever and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Pull the lever back upwards to lock the column firmly in place. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 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. Tilt Steering Column 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system OFF, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE indicator will turn off. The system should be turned OFF when not in use. WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system 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 leave the system OFF when you are not using it. Speed Control Switches To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever towards you “CANCEL”, or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition switch erases the set speed memory. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push the “RESUME ACCEL” lever up and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h). To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is ON, speed can be increased by pushing up and holding “RESUME ACCEL”. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set. Tapping “RESUME ACCEL” once will result in a 2 mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc. 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease speed while speed control is ON, push down and hold “SET DECEL”. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set. Tapping the “SET DECEL” button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. Manual Transmission Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed control disengages is normal. Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss. WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Speed Control On Hills NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain and/or more frequent downshifts (auto transmission only) may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control. help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this manual for more information about ABS. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake Assist System), ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation), and ESP (Electronic Stability Program). All five systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in vari- ous driving conditions, and are commonly referred to as ESP. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and WARNING! ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ABS cannot prevent accidents, in- cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS- equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck- less or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TCS (Traction Control System) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are in either the “Partial Off” or “Full Off” modes. Refer to “ESP (Electronic Stability Program)” in this section. BAS (Brake Assist System) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. WARNING! BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent acci- dents. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it applies the appropriate brake and may reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or evasive driving maneu- vers. ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as road conditions, leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to ESP (Electronic Stability Program) for a complete explanation of the available ESP modes. WARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopar- dize the user’s safety or the safety of others. ESP (Electronic Stability Program) This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter- acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropri- ate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. The ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ located in the instrument cluster, 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 WARNING! ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESP cannot prevent accidents, in- cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP- equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck- less or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. The ESP system has 3 available operating modes in 4WD High Range. The system has 1 operating mode in 4WD Low Range. 2WD vehicles and 4WD vehicles in 2WD mode have 2 operating modes. 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High Range (4WD Models) or 2WD Models On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD high range and in 2WD vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD low range or neutral back to 4WD high range, the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most all driving situations. ESP should only be turned to “Partial Off” or “Full Off” for specific reasons as noted below. Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ⬙ESP Control Switch⬙. When in ⬙Partial Off⬙ mode, the TCS portion of ESP has been disabled and the ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESP function normally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ⬙ESP Control Switch⬙. This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. ESP Control Switch NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pressing the ESP switch. Once the situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing the “ESP Control Switch”. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. ESP Off (4WD High Range Only) This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use when ESP stability features could inhibit vehicle maneu- verability due to trail conditions. This mode is entered by depressing and holding the “ESP Control Switch” for 5 seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. In this mode, all ESP and TCS stability features are turned off except for the “limited slip” feature de- scribed in the TCS section. After 5 seconds, a chime will UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 sound, the ⬙ESP/TCS Indicator Light⬙ will illuminate, and the ⬙ESP OFF⬙ message will appear in the odometer. Refer to “Compass and Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped” in Section 4 of this manual. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ⬙ESP Control Switch⬙. This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. NOTE: The ESP system will change to “Partial Off” mode if the vehicle speed exceeds 40 mph (64 km/h). After the vehicle speed is reduced below 35 mph (56 km/h), the ESP system will return to “Full Off” mode. NOTE: The “ESP OFF” message will display and the audible chime will sound when the gear selector is placed into the “P” (Park) position from any position other than “P” (Park), and then moved out of the “P” (Park) position. This will occur even if the message was previously cleared. 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “Full Off” ESP mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only. 4WD Low Range ESP Off This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD low range. Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD low range, or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD high range or neutral to 4WD low range, the ESP system will be in this mode. In 4WD low range, ESP and TCS, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (48 km/h). At 40 mph (48 km/h), the normal ESP stability function returns but TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph (40 km/h), the ESP system shuts off. ESP is off at low vehicle speeds in 4WD low range so that it will not interfere with off-road driving but ESP function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph (48 km/h). The ⬙ESP/ TCS Indicator Light⬙ will always be illuminated in 4WD low range when ESP is off. NOTE: The “ESP OFF” message will display and the audible chime will sound when the gear selector is placed into the “P” (Park) position from any position other than “P” (Park), and then moved out of the “P” (Park) position. This will occur even if the message was previously cleared. WARNING! With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “Full Off” mode is intended for off- highway or off-road use only. ESP/BAS Warning Lamp The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator. The yellow “ESP/BAS Warning Lamp” in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. It should go out with the engine running. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 If the “ESP/BAS Warning Lamp” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system, or both. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • ⬙The ⬙ESP/BAS Warning Lamp⬙ comes on momen- • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System • The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation. tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. will be ON even if it was turned off previously. 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET This vehicle has two auxiliary power outlets that can provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de- signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters. The outlet located in the lower portion of the instrument panel has a snap on plastic cap so that it can be covered when not in use. As a safety precaution, the outlet in the instrument panel only operates with the ignition switch ON. When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element is used, it heats when pushed in and pops out automati- cally when ready for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. Power Outlets Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off WARNING! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces- sories 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 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 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear passengers have cup holders at the rear of the center console. STORAGE Console Storage Compartment To lock or unlock, insert ignition key and turn. To open, press the latch and lift cover. Rear Cup Holders Center Console Rear Storage Compartment The rear storage compartment cover is held by a spring loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage com- partment cover, use the following procedure: NOTE: The rear storage compartment latch should not be used as cargo tie-down. 1. Flip up pull loop so it is perpendicular (straight up) to the top surface of the tray. 2. Pull up on loop and twist 90 degrees, so it is parallel to the slotted hole in tray. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 3. Open rear compartment cover. Rear Storage Cover 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, you must remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the hard top are to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the soft top. Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage resulting from both tops remaining on the vehicle at the same time for extended periods of time. Removing The Soft Top 1. Locate and remove the 2 boxes that contain the following items: • Right and left door frames 6 for 4 door models) • Door frame attachment knobs (4 for 2 door models, • Right and left quarter windows • Rear window • Rear window roll up straps (2) • Sunrider secure straps (2) (If Equipped) • Rear swing gate brackets (2) 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top 3 – Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal” later in this section. 3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket screws (2 per side) using a #T30 Torx威 head driver. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from the left and right metal pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a clean, dry location. 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 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. 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 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. 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 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. 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 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. 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 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. 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 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. 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Door Frame Removal (4 Door Models) 1. Unscrew and remove the two (2) forward most door frame attachment knobs. 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 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. 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 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 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.). UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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. 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. Folding Down The Soft Top UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 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. 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 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. 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 13. Completely release the latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 Putting Up The Soft Top UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 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 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 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. 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 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 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 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 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 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. 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 7. Close the front header latches. To Close Perform the above steps in the opposite order. 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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! UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 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. 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 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. 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 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. 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 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. 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 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 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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). UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 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). 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 16. Continue closing the zipper only along the top edge of the window. 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 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. 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 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. 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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). UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 3. Open sport bar Velcro covering. 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 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. 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 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. 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 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!

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