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Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first
detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed
wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever
upward to the second detent past the intermittent
settings for high-speed wiper operation.
Intermittent Wipers
Use the intermittent wiper when weather
conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable pause between cycles, desirable. Rotate
the end of the lever to the first detent position for
one of four intermittent settings. The delay cycle
can be set anywhere between 1 to 18 seconds.
NOTE:The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If
the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled. Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and
hold until desired spray is reached. If the lever is
pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will start
and continue to operate for two or three wipe
cycles after the lever is released. Then, the
intermittent interval previously selected will
resume.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the
wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles.
Then, the wipers will turn off.
NOTE:As a protective measure, the washer will stop if the
switch is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the
switch is released the washer will resume normal
operation.
Mist
Push upward on the wiper lever to activate a single
wipe to clear off-road mist or spray from a passing
vehicle. As long as the lever is held up, the wipers
will continue to operate.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on
the windshield. The washer function must be used
in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
see Ú
page 374.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are
located on the touchscreen and on the instrument
panel below the radio.
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park
position before turning off the engine. If the
wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to
the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may
occur when the vehicle is restarted.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during freezing weather,
warm the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
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AUTO Button
Press and release this button on the
touchscreen, or push the button on the
faceplate, to change the current setting.
The AUTO indicator illuminates when
AUTO is on. This feature automatically controls the
interior cabin temperature by adjusting distribution
and blower speed. Air conditioning (A/C) may be
active during AUTO operation to improve
performance. AUTO Mode is highly recommended
for efficiency. Toggling this function will cause the
system to switch between manual mode and
automatic mode Ú page 67.
Front Defrost
Turn the Mode control knob to Front
Defrost to change the current airflow
setting to Defrost mode. The Front
Defrost indicator illuminates when Front
Defrost is on. Air comes from the windshield and
side window demist outlets. When the defrost
button is selected, the blower level may increase.
Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature
settings for best windshield and side window
defrosting and defogging. When toggling the front
defrost mode button, the Climate Control system
will return to the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Press and release the Rear Defrost
Control button on the touchscreen, or
push and release the button on the
faceplate to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if
equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator illuminates
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear
window defroster automatically turns off after
10 minutes.
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And
Down Buttons
These buttons provide the driver and passenger
with independent temperature control.
Push the red button on the faceplate or
touchscreen or press and slide the
temperature bar towards the red arrow
button on the touchscreen for warmer
temperature settings.
Push the blue button on the faceplate or
touchscreen or press and slide the
temperature bar towards the blue arrow
button on the touchscreen for cooler
temperature settings.
SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the
touchscreen to toggle the Sync feature
on/off. The SYNC indicator illuminates
when SYNC is on. SYNC is used to
synchronize the passenger temperature setting
with the driver temperature setting. Changing the
passenger temperature setting while in SYNC will
automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:The SYNC button is only available on the touch-
screen.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners
on the interior surface of the window. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Labels can
be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
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2. Using the side link, lift and push the soft top toward the front of the vehicle, manually
guiding the top into the closed position.

Step Two
Step Two

3. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle on the header latch downward to engage the hook
into its receiver.
Step Three

4. Pull the handle back upward while squeezing the hook, locking the latch into place.

Step Four

5. Repeat steps three and four on the other side.
Installing The Rear Window And Quarter
Panel Cover Assemblies
NOTE:Both quarter panel cover assemblies and the rear
window must ALL be removed together, or installed
together.
If the rear window and quarter panel cover
assemblies were previously removed, proceed as
follows to install:

1. Guide the top of the quarter panel cover assembly up into the retainer.

Step One

CAUTION!
Failure to follow all quarter panel cover
assembly and rear window install steps could
result in damage to the Soft Top or vehicle.

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2. Engage the plastic retainers on the front of the cover assembly (toward the front of the
vehicle) starting at the top, and working
downward.

Step Two

NOTE:It is critical that the retainers are fully engaged
before the vehicle resumes motion.
3. Secure the hook-and-loop fastener at the upper front corner of each quarter panel cover
assembly by pressing firmly.
Step Three

4. From either side, guide the rear window into the retainer while keeping the window level.

Step Four

5. Engage the retainer along the bottom of the rear window beginning on the left side of the
vehicle and working toward the center. Then,
move to the right side of the vehicle and continue from the center, working to the right
until the rear window is secured in the lower
retainer.

Step Five

6. Engage the vertical retainers up the right and left side of the rear window.

Step Six

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There are two adjustable utility rail cleats on each
side of the bed that can be used to assist in
securing cargo.

Adjustable Cleat Assembly

Each utility rail cleat must be tightened down in
one of the detents along either utility rail in order to
keep cargo properly secured.
To move the utility rail cleat to any position on the
utility rail, turn the cleat retainer nut counter-
clockwise several times. Then, pull out on the
utility rail cleat and slide it to the detent nearest
the desired location. Make sure the utility rail cleat
is seated in the detent, and tighten the nut. To remove the utility rail cleats from the side utility
rails, slide the cleat to the rectangular cutout
located at the end of the rail toward the front of the
vehicle.
To remove the utility rail cleat from the front utility
rail, slide the cleat to the rectangular cutout
located on the left side of the rail.
TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
The Tonneau Cover can be installed on the truck
bed to keep cargo out of view, and protect from
inclement weather.
The Tonneau Cover consists of the following
features:
Easy roll up cover
Tonneau fore/aft locator
Crossbar inside bed locator
Rear latches
Stowage straps
NOTE:The Tonneau Cover can be rolled up and secured
at the front of the truck bed without removing it
completely.
TONNEAU COVER INSTALLATION
To install the Tonneau Cover, proceed as follows:

1. Position the rolled up Tonneau Cover on the
truck bed and align it to the two fastener
locations at the front of the bed.

Fastener Locations

2. Using a #T50 Torx head driver, secure the fasteners to the bed.
3. Lower the tailgate to the fully open position before unrolling the Tonneau Cover.
1 — Utility Rail Detent
2 — Cleat Retainer Nut
3 — Utility Rail Cleat

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4. Release the stowage straps used to secure the Tonneau Cover in the rolled up position.

Release Stowage Strap

5. Roll the Tonneau Cover rearward toward the back of the truck bed.

Roll Tonneau Cover Rearward
6. Position both Tonneau Cover latches over the
locking mechanisms (one on each side of the
truck bed), making sure the plastic retainer is
correctly seated in the forward part of the
latch.

Correctly Seated Retainer
Incorrectly Seated Retainer
7. Once the rear Tonneau Cover bar is positioned
over the locking mechanism, grab the back of
the Tonneau Cover and push downward on the
center to engage the locking mechanisms.
Make sure an audible “click” from both sides
of the Tonneau Cover is heard to confirm that
the latch is completely engaged.

Push Downward To Lock

NOTE:If desired, the Tonneau Cover can be left in this
position (rear panel folded forward) while the
tailgate is closed, or the tailgate can be raised to
the mid-position Ú page 110.
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Tonneau Cover With Tailgate In Mid-Position

8. Fold the rear panel down; the tailgate can now be raised and secured in place.
NOTE:If not leaving the tailgate in the mid-position, the
Tonneau Cover must be closed completely prior to
fully closing the tailgate.
TONNEAU COVER REMOVAL
To remove the Tonneau Cover, proceed as follows:

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Fold the rear panel of the Tonneau Cover forward to reveal the red release straps.

Release Strap Location

3. Pull one of the red release straps to release the Tonneau Cover latch.
NOTE:Pulling either strap will release the latches to roll
the Tonneau Cover up; there is no need to pull both
at the same time. 4. Roll the Tonneau Cover forward, starting with
the rear bar and continue to roll toward the
front of the truck bed.

Roll Tonneau Cover Forward

5. Using the stowage straps, secure the Tonneau Cover in the rolled up position.

Secured Tonneau Cover

CAUTION!
Do not sit on the Tonneau Cover; damage to the
cover and/or cargo will occur.

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118GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS

1.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within the
normal range indicates that the engine
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a
higher temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, or when
towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal oper -
ating range. 3.
Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display Ú page 121.
4. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to
the side of the vehicle where the fuel
filler door is located Ú page 191.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer
pointer in the red area. Engine damage will
occur.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. It is recommended that you call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine
off immediately and call an authorized dealer for
service.

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