2021 JEEP WRANGLER Owner handbook (in English)

8. Open the swing gate and lower the top.
NOTE:
Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides
of the vehicle.
• To raise the soft top, perform the above
steps in the opposite order.WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle with the rear
window curtain up unless the side cur-
tains are also open. Dangerous exhaust
gases which can kill could enter the
vehicle.
• 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 pro-
tect against injury during an accident.
Remember, always wear seat belts.
CAUTION!
• Do not run a fabric top through an auto-
matic car wash. Window scratches and
wax buildup may result.
• Do not lower the top when the tempera-
ture is below 41°F (5°C). Damage to the
top may result.
• Do not lower the top when the windows
are dirty. Grit may scratch the window.
CAUTION!
• Do not move your vehicle until the top
has been either fully attached to the
windshield frame, or fully lowered.
• The soft 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.).
Hard Top And Freedom Top
Freedom Top Removal
Follow these simple steps to remove the front
panels.
1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the
side.
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2. Turn the rear fasteners (located on the
overhead speaker bar assembly) counter-
clockwise until they can be removed.3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from
the center of the roof panel.4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located
above the shoulder belt anchorage).
Step 2
Step 3Step 4
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5. Unlatch the header panel latches located
at the top of the windshield.
6. Remove the left-hand panel.
To remove the right panel, follow the steps
above except for step three.
NOTE:
• The left panel must be removed before
removing right panel.• Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Top,
come with a Freedom Top storage bag that
allows you to store your Freedom Top
panels.
For complete information, refer to your Owner's
Manual.
Hard Top Removal
Follow these simple steps to remove the hard
top.
1. Remove both front panels. Refer to “Free-
dom Top Removal” in the previous
section.
2. Open both doors.
3. Remove the two Torx head screws that
secure the hard top at the B-pillar (near
the top of the door) using a #40 Torx head
driver (Four–Door Only).
4. Remove the six Torx head screws that
secure the hard top to the vehicle (along
the interior body side) using a #40 Torx
head driver.
5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure
clearance of the rear window glass. Lift
the rear window glass.6. Locate and disconnect the wire harness
on the left rear inside corner of the
vehicle.
7. Remove the washer hose (next to the wire
harness) by pinching the grips on hose
connector and pull downward.
8. Close the swing gate.
9. Remove the hard top from the vehicle.
Place the hard top on a soft surface to
prevent damage.
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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 mem-
ber of the vehicle, and thus cannot prop-
erly 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
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,
you must remove one of the tops from the
vehicle.
•Two Door- If the soft top is removed, the
pivot brackets must also be removed from
the sport bar.
•Four Door- If the soft top is removed,ensure
that the pivot bracket strap is installed onto
the Soft Top pivot bracket before removing the
soft top from the vehicle.Remove the fasten-
ers between the Soft Top pivot bracket and
the attach bracket to the sport bar.
NOTE:
• The soft top was installed at the factory for
shipping purposes only.
• The soft top and the hard top are to be used
independently.
•For complete information, refer to your
Owner's Manual.
Pivot Bracket Strap
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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.
HOOD
Opening The Hood
Release both the hood latches.Raise the hood and locate the safety latch,
located in the middle of the hood opening.
Push the safety latch to the left side of the
vehicle, to open the hood. You may have to
push down slightly on the hood before push-
ing the safety latch. Insert the support rod
into the slot on the hood.
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 lo-
cated on the front doors.
To open the swing gate, push the button on
the gate handle.
NOTE:
Close the rear flip-up window before attempt-
ing to close the swing gate (hard top models
only).
Hood Latch Location
Swing Gate Handle
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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.
CAUTION!
Do not push on rear wiper blade when
closing the rear flip-up window, as damage
to the blade will result.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Power Outlets
There are three possible 12 Volt Power Out-
lets in this vehicle.
• The front 12 Volt power outlet is located
below the climate controls in the Center
Console, and is powered when the ignition
switch is in the ON/RUN position. The
outlet can operate a conventional cigar
lighter unit or power accessories designed
for use with a standard power outlet
adapter.• The center console 12 Volt power outlet is
powered directly from the battery (power
available at all times). Items plugged into
this outlet may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
Power Outlet — Front
Power Outlet — Center Console
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• On vehicles equipped with a rear sub-
woofer, there is also a 12 Volt power outlet
located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle.
This power outlet has power available di-
rectly from the battery (power available at
all times). Items plugged into this outlet
also may discharge the battery and/or pre-
vent the engine from starting.NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is ex-
ceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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Power Outlet Fuses
1 — #M7 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow – Power Outlet Rear (If Equipped)
2 — #M6 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow – Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
3 — #M36 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow – Power Outlet Console BinGETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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