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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 severely 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.
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is
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 you
or others to be severely injured or killed.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt lever
is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.
Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the
steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull upwards on
the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Tilt Steering Column Lever
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4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back asshown.
5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other side.
6. Reposition the sun visors.
NOTE:
If you are going to be driving faster than
40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider
feature open, it is recommended that you
remove the rear window of the vehicle.
• To close the Sunrider feature, perform the above steps in the opposite order.
Step 4
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6. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each strap will wrap around theside bow and Velcro to itself; use one strap on each side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
• Failure to fold the fabric rearward will allow the material to sag and may
block the rearview mirror.
• If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sun-
rider feature open, it is recommended
that you remove the rear window of the
vehicle.
• To close the Sunrider feature, perform the above steps in the opposite order.
Four Door Soft Top Down
Follow these simple steps to lower the Four Door soft top.
1. Remove the side and back windows.
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7. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE:
Ensure the fabric does not overhang the
sides of the vehicle.
• To raise the soft top, perform theabove steps in the opposite order.
CAUTION!
• Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Window scratches and
wax buildup may result.
• Do not lower the top when the temperature is below 41°F (5°C). Damage to the
top may result.
• Do not lower the top when the windows are dirty. Grit may scratch the window.
• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been either fully attached to the
windshield frame, or fully lowered.
• 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.).
WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window curtain up unless the sidecurtains are also open. Dangerous exhaust gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.
• 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.
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Hard Top Removal
Follow these simple steps to remove the hard top.
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Front Panel(s) Removal” above.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two Torx head screws that secure the hard top at the B-pillar (near thetop of the door) using a #40 Torx head driver (Four–Door Only).
4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a #40 Torx head driver.
5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the rear window glass.
6. Locate and disconnect the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of the vehicle.
7. Remove the washer hose (next to the wire harness) by pinching the grips on
hose connector and pull downward.
8. Close the swing gate.
9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle. Place the hard top on a soft surface to
prevent damage.
CAUTION!
• The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improperinstallation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interior.
• The hard top assembly must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improper
installation can cause water to leak into the vehicles interior.
• The hard 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.).
• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been either fully attached to the
windshield frame and bodyside, or fully removed.
• The removal of the hard top requires four adults located on each corner. Failure
to follow this caution could damage the hard top.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Push theMENU
button until Personal Settings displays, then push the DOWNarrow button
to
scroll through the settings. Push the RIGHTarrow button
to change the setting.
• Language • Illumin Approach
• Auto UNLK On Exit • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• RKE Unlock • Display Units of Measure In
• Sound Horn With RKE Lock • Nav – Turn by Turn
• Flash Lamp With Lock • Display Fuel Saver
• Headlamp Off Delay • Compass Variance
• Headlamps With Wipers • Calibrate Compass
• Key-Off Power Delay
Key Fob Programmable Features
The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or
the ignition and driver's door lock switch. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further
information.
NOTE:
Pushing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause
the alarm to sound. Push the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
Flashing Lamps With Lock
The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be
turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:
• Push and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, push and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
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- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains
unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
– Turn Signal Indicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is
operated. A tone will chime, and a EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is
left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
– High Beam Indicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
– Front Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
– Front Axle Lock Indicator
Indicates that the front axle is locked.
- Rear Axle Lock Indicator
Indicates that the rear axle is locked.
– Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is
set. The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is
first turned on.
– 4WD Indicator
This light indicates the vehicle is in 4-wheel drive (4WD) mode.
-SwayBar
Indicates that the sway bar has been disconnected.
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
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Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway aspossible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a
manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a
raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.
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