2005 JEEP WRANGLER Owners Manual

▫Console Storage Compartment — If Equipped . .72
▫Add-A-Trunk™ — If Equipped............72

Dual Top — If Equipped..................73
▫Removing The Soft Top..................73
▫Installing The Soft Top..................75

HardTop .............................86
▫Hard Top Removal.....................87
▫Hard Top Installation...................90

Soft Top..............................91
▫Folding Down The Soft Top...............92
▫Putting Up The Soft Top.................99

Soft Top — Unlimited Models..............108
▫Folding Down The Soft Top..............110▫Putting Up The Soft Top................117
▫Sunrider — If Equipped
(Unlimited Models Only)................125

Door Frame...........................128
▫Door Frame Removal..................128
▫Door Frame Installation.................129

Folding Windshield.....................130
▫Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side
Bars...............................132
▫Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side
Bars...............................136

Rear Window Features — Hard Top Only.....137
▫Rear Window Defogger.................137
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer.............138
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped
The automatic day/night mirror is equipped with three
buttons: the left switch for the left LED lamp, the right
switch for the right side LED lamp and the center switch
for the compass/temperature function. Pressing the left
and right switches simultaneously for more than 5 sec-
onds will turn the auto dim function on or off. If the
feature is turned off, it will automatically turn back on
with the next ignition cycle. A green light next to the right
button will indicate when the dimming feature is acti-
vated active. The mirror also senses the backup lamp
circuit, and will automatically disable its self-dimming
feature whenever the transmission gear selector is in the
R (Reverse) position.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
The compass/temperature display provides the outside
temperature and one of eight compass headings (N, NE,
E, SE, S, SW, W, NW).
Each time the center button is pressed and released
within 3 seconds, the display toggles through the follow-
ing three configurations:
•display compass/temperature (Fahrenheit),
•display compass/temperature (Celsius),
•and display off.
Compass/Temperature Mirror
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Compass Calibration
Automatic Calibration
Once calibrated, the compass has the ability to self-
correct for changes in magnetic field to keep the compass
accurate. This is referred to as Automatic Calibration. If
magnetic field changes are too great, the compass will
enter CAL mode on it’s own and manual calibration will
be required. To recalibrate the compass, drive the vehicle
at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to 1
12360° turns
in an area free from large metal objects or power lines.
When the compass has been calibrated, the CAL symbol
will turn off and the compass will function normally.
When the vehicle is new, the compass should initially be
verified for correct compass variance (refer to Compass
Variation Adjustment) and calibrated manually (refer to
Manual Calibration). This will ensure correct initial cali-
bration and eliminate initial erroneous compass head-
ings.
Manual Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and CAL does not appear,
you must manually put the compass into the calibration
mode. To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure
the compass variance is properly set before manually
calibrating the compass (refer to Compass Variation
Adjustment).
To put the compass into calibration mode: Turn the
ignition to the ON position. Press and hold the center
button for more than 6 seconds until CAL (calibration
mode) appears in the display. To change the display
between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass
calibration) modes. Release the button to invoke manual
calibration mode. To recalibrate the compass, drive the
vehicle at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to CAL
should display for a complete 1
12360° turns in an area
free from large metal objects or power lines. When the
compass has been calibrated, the CAL symbol will turn
off and the compass will function normally.
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Compass Variation Adjustment
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,
the difference between magnetic and geographic north is
great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according
to the Compass Variance Map.
NOTE:When the mirror is in the VAR mode, the letter
“Z” will be displayed along with the currently selected
zone number.
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To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON, and press and
hold the center button for 3 to 6 seconds. The last
variance zone number will be displayed. Each press of
the center button will select a new variance zone. When
the proper zone is selected, wait 5 seconds to resume
normal operation.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Outside Rear View Mirror
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WARNING!
•Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
right side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object.
•Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror.
SEATS
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Front Seat Adjustment
Move seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be
sure the latch engages fully.
Front Seat Adjuster Bar
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Front Seat Adjustment — Recline
To adjust seatback, lift lever, lean back, and release lever
at desired position. To return seatback, lift the lever, lean
forward and release the lever.WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
Front Seat Recline Lever
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