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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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .176
BULB REPLACEMENT........176
Replacement Bulbs............176
Bulb Replacement.............178
FUSES...................180
General Information.............181
Power Distribution Center (PDC).....181
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING. .189
Jack Location................190
Spare Tire Removal.............190Preparations For Jacking.........191
Jacking Instructions............191
Road Tire Installation............194
Declaration Of Conformance.......194
Jack Usage Precautions..........196
JUMP STARTING............196
Preparations For Jump Start........197
Jump Starting Procedure..........198
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . .199
MANUAL PARK RELEASE.....200FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . .201
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.202
Without The Key Fob............203
Four–Wheel Drive Models.........203
Tow Eye Usage................203
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS)............205
EVENT DATA RECORDER
(EDR)....................205
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
175
WARNING!
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dan-
gerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be
crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that 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.
• Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool
for changing tires only. The jack should
not be used to lift the vehicle for service
purposes. The vehicle should be jacked
on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The jack and lug wrench are located in the
rear cargo area. To remove jack and tools
proceed as follows:
1. Lift the load floor in the cargo area.NOTE:
The load floor can be removed for easier
access by pulling the load floor directly
rearward.
2. Remove the hardware storage cover by
pinching the latch on the left side and
pulling upward.
3. Turn the black plastic wing nut counter-
clockwise to loosen the jack from the
storage bin.
4. Remove tool kit and assemble tools.
Spare Tire Removal
1. To remove the spare tire from the carrier,
remove the tire cover, if equipped.
NOTE:
The spare wheel is mounted on the out-
side of the tailgate, protected by a plastic
cover with fasteners. Under traffic regula-
tions, the cover must not be removed or
insecurely fixed during use of the vehicle
on the public highway. Reference should
be made to local laws and regulations. Ifthe spare wheel is used, before continuing
your journey check that the damaged
wheel is securely mounted and the cover
is correctly fixed in place. Also take care
not to obstruct the rear camera.
2. Remove the Rear Camera Cover by turning
the lock bolt to the left with the #T40 Torx
head driver and ratchet from the supplied
tool kit.
3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench
turning them counterclockwise. If
equipped, remove the locking lug nut with
the lock key (located in the glove box)
turning it counterclockwise.
Stowing The Replaced Spare Tire
1. Mount the spare tire onto the carrier.
Torque down lug nuts and locking lug nut.
2. Return the lock bolt to the lock position
on the camera cover by turning the lock to
the right using the provided #T40 Torx
head driver and ratchet. Then, reinstall
the camera cover by slipping it over the
camera/tire carrier until it snaps into
place.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
190
WARNING!
• If working on or near a roadway, be
extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or in-
flated, 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 indi-
cated.
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. Con-
nect the jack handle driver to the exten-
sion, then to the lug wrench.
4. Operate the jack from the front or the rear
of the vehicle. Place the jack under the
axle tube, as shown.Do not raise the ve-
hicle until you are sure the jack is fully
engaged.
Warning Label
Front Jack Engagement Location
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
192
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack
screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only
until the tire just clears the surface and
enough clearance is obtained to install
the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides
maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary
can make the vehicle less stable. It could
WARNING!
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the ve-
hicle and install the lug nuts with the
cone-shaped end toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
screw to the left, and remove the jack.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down
on the wrench while tightening for in-
creased leverage. Alternate nuts until
each nut has been tightened twice. Refer
to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical
Specifications” for correct lug nut torque.10. Remove the jack assembly and wheel
blocks.
11. Secure the jack and tools in their proper
locations.
12. Secure the damaged wheel/tire on the
spare tire carrier. Torque down lug nuts
and locking lug nut.
13. Return the lock bolt to the lock position
on the camera cover by turning the lock
to the right using the provided #40 Torx
head driver and ratchet. Then, reinstall
the camera cover by slipping it over the
camera/tire carrier until it snaps into
place.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop, could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided.
Rear Jack Engagement Location
193
CAUTION!
thorized dealer has the proper tools to
adjust the fluid level accurately.
RAISING THE VEHICLE
In the case where it is necessary to raise the
vehicle, go to an authorized dealer or service
station.
TIRES
Tire Safety Information
Tire safety information will cover aspects of
the following information: Tire Markings, Tire
Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and
Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is
listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear
edge of the driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire,
including the spare tire (if equipped), at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended
pressure for your vehicle.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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