2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED Owner handbook (in English)

To stop the window from going all the way
down during the Auto-Down operation, pull
up on the switch briefly.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. Be sure to clear
all objects from the window before closing.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your ve-
hicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down in certain open or partially
open positions. This is a normal occurrence
and can be minimized by adjusting the win-
dow opening.
REMOVABLE TOP
INFORMATION
For your convenience, a tool kit is provided
with your vehicle located in the center con-
sole. This kit includes the necessary tools
required for the operations described in the
following sections. All pieces fit into the
ratchet for easy use.For complete owner information, refer to your
Owner's Manual for further details.Soft Top — Two And Four Door Models
To Lower The Soft Top
Follow these simple steps to lower the soft
top:
1. With the swing gate open, remove the
swing gate bar from the bottom of the rear
window from right to left. Store in a safe
location. Remove the rear window by slid-
ing it to the left keeping the window level.
2. Push outward on the bottom of the rear
window pillars to release them from their
retaining tabs.
Provided Tools
1 — #50 Torx Head Driver
2 — #40 Torx Head Driver
3 — 15mm Socket
4 — Ratchet
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3. Undo the hook-and-loop-fastener located
at the upper front corner of each quarter
window.4. Remove both quarter windows while keep-
ing the plastic retainers along the top
level. Store in soft top window bag or safe
location.5. From inside the vehicle, fold the sun vi-
sors against the windshield and release
header latches from above the sun visors,
making sure the hook is completely disen-
gaged from its receiver.
Hook-And-Loop Fastener LocationQuarter Window Top Retainers
Header Latch Disengaged
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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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5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure
clearance of the rear window glass. Lift
the rear window glass.
6. Locate the wire harness and washer hose
on the left rear inside corner of the
vehicle.
7. Disconnect the wire harness by its release
tab, followed by the washer hose by push-
ing the release button on the hose.8. Lower the rear window glass and close the
swing gate.
9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle.
Place the hard top on a soft surface to
prevent damage.NOTE:
To reinstall the hard top, follow the removal
instructions in reverse order.
For complete owner information, refer to your
Owner's Manual for further details.
CAUTION!
• The front panel(s) must be positioned
properly to ensure sealing. Improper in-
stallation can cause water to leak into
the vehicle's interior.
• The hard top assembly must be posi-
tioned properly to ensure sealing. Im-
proper installation can cause water to
leak into the vehicle's interior.
• The hard top is not designed to carry any
additional loads such as roof racks,
spare tires, building, hunting, or camp-
ing 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
Torx Head Screw Locations — Right Side
Shown
Wire Harness And Washer Hose Location
1 — Wire Harness
2 — Washer Hose
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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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