2005 JEEP WRANGLER tailgate

To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2
revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the
engine and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel
slightly in both directions until the lock engages.
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly
to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
DOORS AND LOCKS
NOTE:The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle
is used to lock or unlock the doors, tailgate, and console
storage.
To unlock doors and tailgate insert the key and turn.
Once unlocked, the tailgate can be opened or closed
without using the key.
To open the tailgate, lift the latch release and swing open
the tailgate.
Door Locks
Doors on both hard-top and soft-top models are
equipped with a rocker-type interior door lock. To lock a
door when leaving your vehicle, press to the “Lock”
position and close the door.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is
stopped in an open area with engine running for more
than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to
force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
•Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-
nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time
the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions
repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side
windows fully open.
•Always run the climate control in panel or floor mode
when driving with any windows open, even if only
slightly, to help keep fresh air circulating inside ve-
hicle. Otherwise poisonous gases could be drawn into
the vehicle.
•On hardtop models, keep the tailgate window closed
when driving your vehicle. On fabric top models, do
not drive with the rear window curtain up unless theside curtains are also open. This will prevent carbon
monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a indicator check when the ignition switch is
first turned on. If the indicator is not lit during starting,
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45
2

Console Storage Compartment — If Equipped
To unlock, insert key and turn. To open, press the latch
button.
Add-A-Trunk™ — If Equipped
The factory-installed Add-A-Trunk™ option provides a
secured compartment for parcels or equipment when the
tailgate is closed and locked. To gain access to this
compartment, simply open the tailgate and release the
spring loaded latch pins. The cover of the Add-A-
Trunk™ can then be raised.
When the Add-A-Trunk™ is not desired, it can be easily
removed from the rear compartment. Remove the four
knobs that secure the “trunk” to the body. Lift the
Add-A-Trunk™ out and place the knobs in the molded-in
storage area. Storage space is also provided for the wheel
lock, and lock key tool.
Do not leave the Add-A-Trunk™ loose in your vehicle.
Remove it and store it in a safe place.
Center Console
72 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.The soft top
was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only.
The soft top and the hard top are to be used indepen-
dently.Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible
wear and tear on the soft top, should both tops remain on
the vehicle at the same time.
Removing The Soft Top
1. Locate and remove the 2 boxes that contain the
following items:
•right and left door frames
•door frame attachment knobs (4)
•right and left quarter windows
•rear tailgate window
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Removal” in
this section.
3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket
screws (2 per side) using a #30 Torxhead driver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73
3

6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Installation”
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)
•right and left quarter windows
•rear tailgate window.
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Hard Top Removal” in
this section.
3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this
section.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75
3

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. Open the tailgate.
7. Remove the tailgate bar (black bar with end caps) that
is located in the soft top and set aside.
NOTE:Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top.
8. Lift the soft top fabric up and away from the plastic
header with latches.
9. Pull all of the soft top fabric toward the rear of the
vehicle and wrap around the plastic header.
10. Pull the soft top fabric around the ends of the plastic
header so that the fabric has a tight, smooth appearance.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77
3

11. Working from the rear of the vehicle with the tailgate
open, lift the plastic header (with latches) up and over the
sport bar. As the header reaches the top, locate the 2 bow
and push it up and over the sport bar.12. Move to the side of the vehicle and pull the side bow
forward and down. You will see the 3 bow rise from the
rear of the vehicle.
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

20. Tuck in the bottom retainers on the quarter windows
into the bodyside retainer, beginning from the rear and
working to the front of the vehicle. Repeat this step for
the other side.
21. Locate the black retainer bar that was set aside, and
the rear window. Remove and discard the end caps. Slidethe retainer bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of
the rear window with the bulky seal away from you.
NOTE:
To assist in getting the rear window zippers
started, lay the bar inside the vehicle on the wheel wells
and uninstall half of the left sail panel from the bodyside
retainer, beginning near the tailgate to expose zipper ends.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83
3