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NOTICE
Make sure there are no items or
packages between the rear seatback
and the soft−top storage area when
raising or lowering the soft−top.
Even small items may interfere with
soft−top operation and can cause
damage.
Do not sit or place excessive
weight on the soft−top; when the
top is up or down, damage may
result.
Do not raise or lower the soft−top
when the temperature is below 0°C
(32°F), or damage may result to the
top material, rear window or quarter
windows. If necessary to do so,
warm the vehicle in a heated garage
prior to operating the soft−top
mechanism.
Do not lower the soft−top if the top
is damp or wet. Interior water dam-
age, water stains or mildew of the
top material may result.
Do not bend the removed quarter
and rear windows or hit them on a
hard object. It may damage the re-
moved windows.
—Lowering the soft−top
Before lowering the soft−top, make sure
the soft−top is securely closed.
REMOVING THE QUARTER WINDOWS
1. Remove the Velcros on the top of
the quarter window from the inside
of the vehicle.2. Remove the Velcros on the quarter
window from the outside of the ve-
hicle.
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3. Unfasten the zippers.4. Remove the retainers on the bottom
of the quarter windows from the
groove.5. Slide down the window along the
side groove.
NOTICE
Do not bend the removed quarter win-
dow or hit it on a hard object. It may
damage the quarter window.
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REMOVING THE REAR WINDOW
1. Open the tailgate, and remove the
Velcros on the rear window.2. Unfasten the zippers and slide down
the rear window.
NOTICE
Do not bend the removed rear window
or hit it on a hard object. It may
damage the rear window.
LOWERING THE SOFT−TOP
Before lowering the soft−top, make sure
the quarter windows and rear window
are already removed.
NOTICE
Lowering the soft−top without remov-
ing the quarter and rear window may
cause damage to the soft−top.
1. While pressing the lock release but-
ton, pull down the latch handle.
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4. Set the hook, push up the latch han-
dle to securely lock it.
CAUTION
Try pushing and pulling the latch
handle to make sure it is securely
locked.
Try pushing the soft−top forward
and rearward to make sure it is se-
curely locked.
INSTALLING THE REAR WINDOW
1. Open the tailgate and engage the
zipper approximately 25 mm (1.0 in.).
CAUTION
The rear window must be securely
sealed to prevent exhaust gases from
coming into the occupant compart-
ment and causing serious personal
injury or death.
2. Align the retainer on the bottom of
the window with the groove.
CAUTION
Make sure the retainer on the rear
window is securely inserted into the
groove.
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3. Fasten the zippers securely and
align the Velcros to secure the rear
window.INSTALLING THE QUARTER WINDOWS
1. Engage the zipper approximately 25
mm (1.0 in.).2. Insert the retainer on the side of the
window into the groove on the ve-
hicle side.
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3. Insert the retainer on the bottom of
the window into the groove.
CAUTION
Make sure the retainers on the side
and bottom of the quarter window are
securely inserted into the grooves.
4. Fasten the zipper securely and align
the Velcros to secure the quarter
windows.5. Align the Velcros from the inside of
the vehicles.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flashers81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wipers and washer83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1− 4
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Rear window wiper and washer
To turn on the rear window wiper, twist
the lever knob upward.
The key must be in the ”ON” position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Normal
To squirt washer fluid on the rear window,
twist the knob upward or downward as far
as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob
automatically returns from these positions
after you release it.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see ”Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear wiper if the
rear window is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
Rear window defogger
To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the switch.
The key must be in the ”ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window will quickly clear the surface.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
the defogger is operating.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
With timer: The system will automatically
shut off after the defogger has operated
about 15 minutes.
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