2017 JEEP WRANGLER door latch

3. Make sure to slide the plastic sleeves forward to unlockthe Sunrider links. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the
material is folded back as shown.
NOTE: The Sunrider latch on the door rail should not be
activated for Sunrider use. If activated, the soft top must be
reinstalled starting from the sail panels.
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5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap thestraps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other
side.
6. Reposition the sun visors.
Closing The Sunrider
1. Remove the straps from the side bows.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
3. Grasp the front header and pull it to the front of the vehicle. 4. Hook the header latches to the loops on the windshield
frame, close latches, and return the sun visors to their
original positions.
5. Slide the plastic sleeve rearward over the Sunrider link.
SOFT TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS
Please visit
http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop-instructions/
for instructional videos.
WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window
curtain up unless the side curtains are also removed.
Dangerous exhaust gases could enter the vehicle
causing harm to the driver and passengers.
• 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.
• Make sure hands and fingers are clear of all pinch
points when installing and removing the soft tops.
The zippers and side bows may cause serious injury
if fingers or hands get caught in between.
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NOTE:Clean side and rear windows before removal to
assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft
top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc.,
clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
Cleaning products are available through your authorized
dealer.
1. If your vehicle has half-doors, remove each half-door window by opening the door and lifting the half-door
window out.
NOTE: Stow half-door windows carefully outside of the
vehicle, never inside, to avoid scratches.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops on
the windshield frame.
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18. Release the side bows by pushing down on the latchabove the front of the rear door. Push the top rearward
to disengage. Repeat this step on the other side. 19. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent
possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake
light. Grasp the folded side bows and slide the top
along the door frame track to the rear door frame.
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20. Gently slide the side bows off the door frame track andlower the top down into the vehicle.
NOTE: Help from another person will ease this operation.
21. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the bows as far inside as possible. This will keep any portion of
the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. 22. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro straps
provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping
the strap around the side bows and through the slot on
the body.
23. Close the front header latches.
24. Remove the door frames, if desired. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section for further information.
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21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors totheir secured position.
SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) —
IF EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a
window while the top is wet may allow water to drip
into the vehicle’s interior. NOTE:
If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph
(64 km/h) with the Sunrider feature open, it is recom-
mended that you remove the rear window of the vehicle.
Opening The Sunrider
1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
2. Release the header latches from the loops on the wind- shield frame.
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Closing The Hood
To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood
panel and place it in the retaining clip. Lower the hood
slowly. Secure both of the hood latches.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
REAR SWING GATE
The rear swing gate can be unlocked by using the key,
Remote Keyless Entry key fob, or by activating the power
door lock switches located on the front doors.
To open the swing gate, push the button on the gate
handle.NOTE:
Close the rear flip-up window before attempting
to close the swing gate (hard top models only).
WARNING!
Driving with the flip-up window open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and
your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the flip-up window closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjustthe seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles
equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and
pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the
webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go
around your lap. 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the
lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen
the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull
on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle
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