2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ECU

WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause se-
rious injury or death to occupants of the
vehicle. Always securely stow removed
WARNING!
head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
NOTE:
Do not reposition the head restraint 180 de-
grees to the incorrect position in an attempt
to gain additional clearance to the back of the
head.
Rear Head Restraints — Two Door Models
The rear seat is equipped with non-
adjustable, but foldable head restraints.
To fold the outboard head restraint, pull on
the release strap located on the upper out-
board side of each rear seat.
Front Head Restraint
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
Rear Head Restraint Folding Strap
Location
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To return the head restraint to its upward
position, lift up on the head restraint until it
locks into place.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in
“Safety” for information on child seat tether
routing.
WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle without the rear
seat head restraints installed while pas-
sengers are occupying the rear seat. In a
collision, people riding in this area with-
out the head restraints installed are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause
serious injury or death to occupants of
the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location out-
side the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the reinstallation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
Rear Head Restraints — Four Door Models
The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable,
but foldable, outboard head restraints, as
well as an adjustable, removable center head
restraint.To fold the outboard head restraint, pull on
the inner release lever, located on the upper
part of the rear seat.
To return the head restraint to its upward
position, lift up on the head restraint until it
locks into place.
Rear Head Restraints Folded
Rear Head Restraint Lever Location
1 — Seatback Release Lever
2 — Head Restraint Release LeverGETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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To raise the center head restraint, lift up on
the head restraint. To lower the center head
restraint, push the adjustment button, lo-
cated at the base of the head restraint, and
push down on the head restraint.
To remove the center head restraint, push the
release button, located on the base of the
head restraint, and pull upward on the head
restraint.
To install the head restraint, hold the release
button while pushing downward on the head
restraint. Refer to “Occupant Restraint Sys-
tems” in “Safety” for information on child
seat tether routing.
NOTE:
Lower the center head restraint to avoid con-
tact with the center console when folding the
seat down.
WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle without the rear
seat head restraints installed while pas-
sengers are occupying the rear seat. In a
collision, people riding in this area with-
WARNING!
out the head restraints installed are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause se-
rious injury or death to occupants of the
vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the reinstallation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering col-
umn. The tilt/telescoping lever is located on
the steering column, below the turn signal
lever.To unlock the steering column, push the
control handle downward (toward the floor).
To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward
as desired. To lock the steering column in
position, push the control handle upward
until fully engaged.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Lever
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6. From outside the vehicle, lift up on the
front of the soft top, and fold back into the
Sunrider position.
NOTE:
If leaving the soft top in the Sunrider
position, secure the top by using the two
hook-and-loop fasteners provided in the
center console.7. Pull the Sunrider latch, located beneath
the last bow of the soft top.
8. Allow the soft top to slide rearward freely
in the guide tracks to the stowed position.9. While pushing downward slightly on the
folded soft top, slide the lock lever on the
driver and passenger side lift assist
mechanisms to the “lock” position.
Sunrider Straps In Position
Sunrider Latch Position
Lock Position
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10. Once the lock is in the “lock” position,
push downward on each side of the
folded soft top to ensure it is secure. An
audible “click” may be heard.
NOTE:
Secure the top by using the two hook-and-
loop fasteners provided in the center con-
sole.To Raise The Soft Top
Follow these simple steps to raise the soft
top:
1. From the fully lowered position, remove
straps if previously secured.
2. While pushing down on the folded soft
top, slide the lock lever on the driver and
passenger side Lift Assist Mechanisms to
the “unlock” position.
3. Push up and forward from underneath the
folded soft top along the guide track until
it locks into the Sunrider position with an
audible “click”.
4. Using the side link, lift and push the soft
top toward the front of the vehicle guiding
the top into the closed position.5. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle
on the header latch downward to engage
the hook into its receiver. Then, pull the
handle back upward while squeezing the
latch plate, locking the latch into place.
Repeat on the other side.
Push Downward To Lock In Place
Squeeze Latch Plate And Pull Handle
Upward
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6. Reinstall the quarter windows while keep-
ing the top plastic retainers level.
7. Place the top of the quarter window pillars
(rear corner) into the top cover, and insert
the bottom retaining tab into the clips.
8. Engage the retainers up the front of the
windows, ensuring they are fully engaged.9. Engage the plastic retainers along the
bottom of the quarter windows.
10. Secure the hook-and-loop-fastener at
the upper front corner of each quarter
window by pressing firmly.11. Reinstall the rear window along the top,
followed by the swing gate bar into the
bottom of the rear window.
NOTE:
When reinstalling the rear window, be sure
to engage the retainers on the right side of
the rear window, followed by the left side.
Freedom Top And Hard Top
To Remove Freedom Top Panels
NOTE:
The left side panel must be removed before
removing the right side panel.
1. Fold down the sun visor against the
windshield.
2. Turn the three L-shaped locks on the left
side panel (one at the front, the rear, and
outside), unlocking them from the roof.
Quarter Window Top Retainers
Firmly Secure Hook-And-Loop Fastener
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3. Unlatch the left side header panel latch
located at the top of the windshield.
4. Remove the left side panel.
5. Repeat the steps above to remove the
right side panel.
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Top, come
with a Freedom Top storage bag that allows
you to store your Freedom Top panels.To Reinstall Freedom Top Panels
Follow the removal instructions in reverse
order, replacing the right side panelbefore
the left side panel.
NOTE:
To prevent water leaks, the seals and Free-
dom Top Panels should be clear of any dust
and debris prior to reinstallation.
Hard Top Removal
1. Remove both front panels as described
above.
2. Open both doors.
3. Using the provided #50 Torx head driver
and ratchet, remove the Torx head screw
that secures the hard top at the B-pillar
(near the top of the front door) on each
side.4. Remove the six Torx head screws that
secure the hard top to the vehicle (along
the interior bodyside — three screws on
each side) using the #50 Torx head driver.
Left Side Panel Latches
1 — L-Shape Locks
2 — Header LatchTorx Head Screw Location — Right Side
Shown
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If your vehicle is equipped with a Power
Sliding Top, the control switch can be found
on the front trim panel, to the right of the
passenger’s side sun visor.
NOTE:
• The Power Top is non-removable. If desired,
the rear quarter windows can be removed
and stored in provided storage bags. Refer
to “Quarter Window Removal” in your Own-
er’s Manual for further information.• The Power Top will not open in tempera-
tures below –4°F (-20°C). However, if it is
opened at a higher temperature, it can be
closed at temperatures above –40°F
(-40°C).
• The Power Top will not operate at vehicle
speeds above 60 mph (96 km/h).
NOTE:
A slight pause in audio may be heard when
opening and closing the Power Sliding Top as
a result of the Uconnect system switching
between Power Top Closed and Power Top
Open audio modes.
WARNING!
• Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. Do not leave the igni-
tion of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power top while operating the
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power top switch. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an
open power top. You could also be seri-
ously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate
the power top. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object, to proj-
ect through the power top opening. In-
jury may result.
Opening The Power Top
Express Mode
Push the open switch and release it within
one-half second. The power top will open
automatically to the open position. This is
called “Express Open”. During Express Open
operation, any movement of the switch will
stop the power top.
Power Sliding Top Control Switch
1 — Open Switch
2 — Close Switch
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