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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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CAUTION!
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.
Dual Top — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,
the soft top system will be provided in a
separate box located in the rear of the vehicle
for shipping purposes only.
If the soft top is removed, ensure the lift
assist mechanisms onbothsides of the folded
soft top are in the “lock” position before
removal, and that an audible “click” is heard
when pushing down on the #1 bow from each
of the lift assist mechanisms.NOTE:
• The soft top and the hard top are to be used
independently.• Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage
resulting from both tops being installed at
the same time.
•For complete owner information, refer to your
Owner's Manual for further details.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as a
helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffet-
ing occurs with the rear windows open, adjust
the front and rear windows together.
POWER SLIDING TOP — IF
EQUIPPED
CAUTION!
Lowering of the windshield is NOT recom-
mended in vehicles equipped with a Power
Sliding Top. Damage will occur to the top
as well as the header seal.
Lift Assist Mechanism
1 — Lock Position
2 — #40 Torx Head Screws
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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
WARNING!
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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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, by
activating the power door lock switches lo-
cated on the front doors, or grabbing the
handle if equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go.
To open the swing gate, pull 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
WARNING!
vehicle. You and your passengers could be
injured by these fumes. Keep the flip-up
window closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not push on rear wiper blade when
closing the rear flip-up window, as damage
to the blade will result.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Electrical Power Outlets
There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary
power outlets that can provide power for ac-
cessories designed for use with the standard
power outlet adapters.
Swing Gate Handle
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air bag has been detected, it will stay on until
the fault is cleared. If the light is either not on
during startup, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
— Brake Warning Light
This warning light monitors various brake
functions, including brake fluid level and
parking brake application. If the brake light
turns on it may indicate that the parking
brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is
low, or that there is a problem with the
anti-lock brake system.
If the light remains on when the parking
brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder
reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hy-
draulic system malfunction or that a problem
with the Brake Booster has been detected by
the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condi-
tion has been corrected. If the problem is
related to the brake booster, the ABS pump
will run when applying the brake, and a brake
pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve brak-
ing capacity in the event of a failure to a portion
of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of
the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake
Warning Light, which will turn on when the
brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid
level conditions. The vehicle should have
service performed, and the brake fluid level
checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair
is necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light
on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop
the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the
event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is re-
quired.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from
the OFF position to the ON/RUN position.
The light should illuminate for approximately
four seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illumi-
nate, have the light inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
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vehicle and run the engine at idle or slightly
faster, with the transmission in PARK or
NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the
light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause
a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission
damage or transmission failure.
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If
Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
Yellow Warning Lights
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning
Light
This warning light monitors the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and may stay on for as
long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the
brake system is not functioning and service is
required as soon as possible. However, the
conventional brake system will continue to
operate normally, assuming the Brake Warn-
ing Light is not also on.If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position, have the brake system in-
spected by an authorized dealer.
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Active Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will indicate when the
Electronic Stability Control system is Active.
The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN posi-
tion, and when ESC is activated. It should go
out with the engine running. If the “ESC
Indicator Light” comes on continuously with
the engine running, a malfunction has been
detected in the ESC system. If this warning
light remains on after several ignition cycles,
and the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon
as possible to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected.
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the
“ESC Indicator Light” come on momen-
tarily each time the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position.
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