2006 JEEP WRANGLER ECU

•Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.
•If the shoulder belt contacts the child’s face or neck,
move the child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an
arm or behind their back.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
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Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the
hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and radiator
support and lift up on handle to raise hood. You may
have to push down slightly on hood before lifting up on
handle. Insert the support rod into the slot in the radiator
support. To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
radiator support and place it in the retaining clip. Lower
the hood slowly, then let it drop the last few inches.
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.
Hood Latch
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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
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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 cover and attach the pivot brackets and
screws with a #T40 Torx head driver. Re-cover and
re-zip sport bar cover.
b. If the door frames have been removed, re-install
them (refer to “Door Frame” in this section).
c. Lay the soft top back into the vehicle with the
curved portion of the bows facing upward.
d. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet to
reattach them to the pivot bracket.
e. Screw the pivot screws back into place. Secure them
until they are snug being careful not to cross-thread the
screws.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
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NOTE:This may be difficult due to fabric tension. If
difficulty is experienced with fabric tension, place your
hand on top of the 3 bow and gently pull down to help
tuck in the sail panels.
19. To install the quarter windows, affix the rear corner
of the quarter window temporarily to the Velcro . Start
and zip the zipper only about 1 inch (2.5 cm). At this
time, it is necessary to tuck in the door frame retainer.
After the door frame retainer has been tucked in com-
pletely, remove the window from the Velcro  and finish
zipping in the window. Tuck and secure the Velcro flaps
which are above and to the rear of the quarter window.
Repeat this step for the other side.
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26. Close the header latches and return the sun visor to
it’s secure position.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 lug-
gage, 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.).
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CAUTION!
Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame and
bodyside, or fully removed.
Hard Top Removal
1. Fold down the sun visors and move them to the side.
2. Unlatch the two hard top latches located at the top of
the windshield. 3. Unbolt the six Torx head screws which secure the
hard top to the vehicle using a #40 Torx  head driver.
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10. Completely release the hooks on the rear side of the
windshield. Grasp the side bow behind the header and
lift top back.
11. As you begin to lower the top, wrap the sail panels so
that they rest on the roof of the vehicle. NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,
prevent connector damage by ensuring that the hard top
wire harness is folded back and secured to the main
harness, using the attached Velcro  strap.
12. Make sure the sides of the top are folded inward as
the top continues to fold, and that the check straps are
clear of the vehicle.
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