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Auxiliary Switch Connections — Under Hood Auxiliary Switch Connections – Under Instrument Panel
In addition to the four auxiliary switch wires, a
fused battery wire and ignition wire are also
located in the interior, on the passenger side under
the instrument panel.
A kit of splices and heat shrink tubing are provided
with the auxiliary switches to aid in the connection/
installation of your electrical devices.
Wire Color Chart
Circuit Function FuseWire Color Locations
Aux Switch 1F93 – 40 Amp Beige/PinkInterior (passenger side under instrument panel) & Underhood
(right side near battery)
Aux Switch 2 F92 – 40 Amp Green/PinkInterior (passenger side under instrument panel) & Underhood
(right side near battery)
Aux Switch 3 F103 – 15 Amp Orange/PinkInterior (passenger side under instrument panel) & Underhood
(right side near battery)
Aux Switch 4 F108 – 15 Amp Dark Blue/PinkInterior (passenger side under instrument panel) & Underhood
(right side near battery)
Battery F72 – 10 Amp Red/White Interior (passenger side under instrument panel)
Ignition F50 – 10 Amp Pink/Orange Interior (passenger side under instrument panel)

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POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED
The power windows feature allows for movement
of the windows with the push of a button. The
power window switches are located on the
instrument panel below the climate controls. Push
the switch downward to open the window and pull
upward to close the window.
The top left switch controls the left front window
and the top right switch controls the right front
window. The bottom left switch controls the left
rear window and the bottom right switch controls
the right rear window.
Power Window Switches

NOTE:
The power window switches will remain active
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed
in the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
There are window switches located on the rear
of the center console for the rear passenger
windows.
AUTO-DOWN FEATURE
The driver door power window switch and the front
passenger door power window switch have an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch down,
past the detent, and release and the window will go
down automatically.To open the window part way, push the window
switch down briefly, without going past the detent,
and release it when you want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the
switch briefly.
MANUAL SLIDING REAR WINDOW —
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F EQUIPPED
To open the rear sliding window, push the release
button inward while sliding the window into the
open position.

Release Button Location

WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
and do not let children play with power windows.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become
entrapped by the windows while operating the
power window switches. Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all
objects from the window before closing.
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Side View Top And Components
1 — #1 Bow 6 — Quarter Panel Upper Hook And Loop
2 — #2 Bow 7 — Quarter Panel Vertical Retainer
3 — #3 Bow 8 — Rear Window Vertical Retainer
4 — #4 Bow 9 — Quarter Panel Cover Assembly
5 — #5 Bow

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Lowering The Soft Top Into The Sunrider® Position:
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.

1. Fold both sun visors forward against the windshield.

2. Release the header latches from the crossbar by pulling
the handle downward. Make
sure the hook is fully disengaged from its
receiver.

Step Two

3. From both the left and right sides, lift up on the #1 Bow of the soft top to begin the operation.
It is recommended to utilize two people for this
procedure.
Step Three

4. Move to the side of the vehicle and use the side link to fold the soft top rearward.

Step Four
5. Secure the top in this position by using the two
hook-and-loop fasteners provided in the
center console.

Step Five

NOTE:The vehicle can be driven in the Sunrider® Position
with the rear window and quarter panel cover
assemblies fully installed or completely removed.
CAUTION!
Quarter panel cover assemblies and rear
window must be either all in or all out.

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Removing 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.

1. Start by removing the rear window first. Use the two straps located on the bottom of each
side of the rear window to remove the right
and left vertical retainers, as well as the lower
center retainer.

Step One (Right Side Shown) Step One

2. While keeping the rear window level, slide it outward in either direction until it is completely
separate from its retainer. Do not pull
downward while removing the rear window.
Damage to the retainer could result. Store the
rear window in the soft top rear window
storage bag (if equipped), or in a safe location
Ú page 88.
Step Two

3. After removing the rear window, remove the quarter panel cover assemblies starting with
either side. Disengage the quarter panel cover
assembly from the bottom by pulling the fabric
at the bottom upward.
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4. With two hands, grab the front of the quarter panel cover assembly and pull outward to
disengage it from its retainer on the door
frame.

Step Four

5. Pull the quarter panel cover assembly up and out from the bottom, then pull it down and
away from the vehicle to remove.
Step Five

6. Repeat this procedure for the other quarter panel cover assembly. Store the assemblies in
the soft top rear window storage bag (if
equipped), or a safe location.
Soft Top Rear Window Storage Bag —
If Equipped
To safely store the soft top rear window, proceed
as follows:

1. With the bag opened completely, fold the fabric divider downward and lay the rear
window in the bottom of the bag.

Step One

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2. Fold the divider upward, covering the rear window.

Step Two

3. Lay the first quarter panel cover assembly all the way to the right side and the second
quarter panel cover assembly on the left side.
Secure both using the two hook-and-loop
fastener straps on each side.
NOTE:The quarter panel cover assemblies are marked
“1” and “2” on the inside of the panel assembly.
Step Three

4. Close the storage bag and store in a safe location.

Step Four

RAISING THE SOFT TOP
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.

1. From the Sunrider® Position, remove straps if previously
secured.

Step One

1 — Left Quarter Panel Cover Assembly
2 — Right Quarter Panel Cover Assembly
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the next steps could result in
damage to the soft top or vehicle.
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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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