2023 JEEP WRANGLER roof

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CLIMATE CONTROLS ..........................................................54Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions.............................................................. 54
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..................................................................... 57
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped .................................................................. 59
Climate Voice Commands ......................................... 59
Operating Tips ............................................................ 59
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............................60 Storage ........................................................................ 60
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped ............................. 61
USB/AUX Control ......................................................... 61
Power Outlets ............................................................. 62
Power Inverter — If Equipped .................................... 63
Auxiliary Switches — If Equipped ............................... 64
POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED ................................65 Auto-Down Feature .................................................... 66
Window Lockout Switch.............................................. 66
Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 66
WRANGLER TOPS ..............................................................66 Provided Tools ............................................................. 66
Lowering The Soft Top Into Sunrider®
Position

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Raising The Soft Top
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Removing The Soft Top
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Installing The Soft Top ................................................ 81
Hard Top Front Panel(s) Removal

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Hard Top Front Panel(s) Installation .......................... 87
Removing The Hard Top ............................................. 87
Installing The Hard Top............................................... 89
Sunrider® For Hard Top ............................................. 89
Power Sliding Top — If Equipped ................................ 91 DOOR FRAME ..................................................................... 95
Door Frame Removal................................................... 95
Door Frame Installation Four Door Models —
If Equipped ................................................................... 96
Door Frame Installation Two Door Models —
If Equipped ................................................................... 97
FOLDING WINDSHIELD ..................................................... 97 Lowering The Windshield ............................................ 98
Raising The Windshield ............................................... 99
HOOD ................................................................................ 100 Opening The Hood .................................................... 100
Closing The Hood ...................................................... 101
REAR SWING GATE ......................................................... 101 Cargo Area Features................................................. 102
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ........................ 102
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................................................. 104 Instrument Cluster Descriptions
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .................................. 108 Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls ..................................................................... 109
Oil Change Reset — If Equipped

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Display And Messages ............................................. 110
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Items ......... 112
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped ... 114
Diesel Displays.......................................................... 115
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages ............... 115 Fuel System Messages ............................................ 116 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..............................116
Red Warning Lights ................................................... 117
Yellow Warning Lights ............................................... 119Yellow Indicator Lights .............................................. 122Green Indicator Lights............................................... 123White Indicator Lights ............................................... 123Blue Indicator Lights ................................................. 124
Gray Indicator Lights ................................................. 124
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ................... 124 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................................. 125
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ....................................................................... 125
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE — GASOLINE ENGINE
(IF EQUIPPED) ...................................................................126 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ....................... 126
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ................... 126
Normal Starting ........................................................ 126
AutoPark .................................................................... 127Extended Park Starting ............................................. 128If Engine Fails To Start .............................................. 128Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C) .. 128
After Starting.............................................................. 129
STARTING THE ENGINE — DIESEL ENGINE
(IF EQUIPPED) ...................................................................129 Automatic Transmission ........................................... 129
Extreme Cold Weather .............................................. 129Normal Starting ......................................................... 130
Starting Fluids............................................................ 130

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34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Lower Door Adjustment
If the door does not latch properly after installation, if
there is interference between the panels, or if a
non-uniform gap around the door is observed when the
door is closed (example: door position appears to be low
and too far rearward), the position of the door on its hinges
may need to be adjusted. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Loosen (do not remove) the four bolts on the door
hinges using the provided #T50 Torx head driver.

Hinge Bolt Locations

NOTE:Do not adjust the body mounted hinges, or any part of the
door latch, as modifications to these parts will affect
installation of the full door.
2. With the bolts loose, the door can be moved forward by pushing the door handle toward the front of the
vehicle, and/or upward by grabbing the door handle
and lifting towards the roof.
3. Once the gaps between the door and vehicle body are uniform around the entire door, tighten the door
hinge bolts to 20.3 ft· lb / 27.5 N·m (Max Torque:
27.3 ft· lb / 37 N·m).
Upper Door Adjustment
After installation of the half-doors, if water leaks or wind
noise is observed, the seal of the upper half-door to the
door opening may need to be adjusted.
To determine if the upper half-door needs to be adjusted,
proceed as follows:

1. Determine which door is affected.

2. Open the affected door and hold a dollar-size piece of paper along the top of the door opening against the
vehicle near where the leak/noise was observed.
Make sure half of the paper is above the area where
the door seal contacts the door opening, while the
other half is below. 3. Close the door on the paper, then pull the paper
upward. If the paper moves with little to no effort, the
upper half-door will need to be adjusted in that area
to increase seal compression.

Performing A Paper Test

There is another optional test that can be performed using
a flashlight and the help of another person.
One person should be inside the vehicle, and move the
flashlight around the periphery of the door seal, shining
outward. The other person should stand outside of the
vehicle and check for light passing by the seal. If light is
seen through the seal area, the door will need to be
adjusted.
CAUTION!
Upon first installation of the half-doors, slowly close
each door to check for body contact. Improper setting of
the door hinges can cause extreme non-uniform
conditions, and result in damage to the body around
the door.

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To adjust the seal compression, proceed as follows:

1. Open the door and lift the upper half-door up and
away from the lower half. Lay the upper half-door on
a clean, dry surface.

2. Using an 8 mm open-end wrench (not provided), loosen the nut located inside the bottom of the upper
half-door post, closest to where the “paper test”
detected a gap.

Nut Location Inside Bottom Of Post

3. Using a 3 mm Allen wrench (not provided), rotate the screw on the side of the post counterclockwise (while
holding the wrench on the loosened bolt) to increase
the seal compression. If needed, rotate clockwise to
reduce seal compression.

Rotate Screw For Seal Compression

4. Tighten the nut inside the bottom of the post using the wrench and make sure the screw head is flush to
the post. Reinstall the upper half-door.

Screw Head Flush To Post

5. Close the door and repeat the “paper test”. Repeat the adjustment procedure if needed.
6. If needed, add the provided shim to a lower half-door pocket to seal the upper half-door to the roof:
a. Lift upper half-door up and away from lower half.
b. Clean the bottom of the door pocket.

Remove Upper Half-Door & Clean Bottom Of Door Pocket

c. Slide the shim onto a pencil or similar tool.
d. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive side of the shim and place the shim with pencil into the
pocket.
e. Press the shim firmly to the bottom of the pocket, and remove the pencil once the shim is firmly in
place.
1 — 3 mm Allen Wrench
2 — 8 mm Open-End Wrench
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LOWERING THE SOFT TOP INTO
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UNRIDER® POSITION
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience. If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top
has been folded down for a period of time, the top will
appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult
to put up. This is caused by a natural contraction of the
vinyl or acrylic materials of the fabric top.
Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top
fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and the
top can then be installed.
If the temperature is 41°F (5°C)
or below, do not attempt to put the top down or roll the
rear or side curtains.
WARNING!
 The fabric quarter windows and fabric top are
designed only for protection against the elements.
Do not rely on them to contain occupants within the
vehicle or to protect against injury during an acci -
dent. Remember, always wear seat belts.
 Make sure hands and fingers are clear of all pinch
points when installing and removing the soft tops.
The lift assist mechanism and side bows may cause
serious injury if fingers or hands get caught in
between.
CAUTION!
The soft top is not designed to carry any additional
loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunting,
or camping 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.).
CAUTION!
Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car
wash. Window scratches and wax buildup may result.
 Do not lower the top when the temperature is below
41°F (5°C). Damage to the top may result.
 Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the windshield frame, or fully
lowered.
 Do not fully lower the top with the windows installed.
Window and top damage may occur.
 For important information on cleaning and caring for
your vehicle's fabric top
Úpage 361.
 Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or
force any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing
the soft top. Do not force or pry the soft top frame -
work when opening or closing. Damage to the top
may result.
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water
damage, stains or mildew on the top material:
 It is recommended that the top be free of water prior
to opening it. Operating the top, opening a door or
lowering a window while the top is wet may allow
water to drip into the vehicle's interior.
 Careless handling and storage of the soft top may
damage the seals, causing water to leak into the
vehicle's interior.
 The soft top must be positioned properly to ensure
sealing. Improper installation can cause water to leak
into the vehicle's interior.
CAUTION!
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6. While pulling the release lever on the top of the rail
rearward, place the side link into the guide track on
the top of the rail then release the lever.

Step Six

7. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
8. Raise the soft top
Úpage 77.
NOTE:Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is not
tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
HARD TOP FRONT PANEL(S) REMOVAL
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
CAUTION!
 The hard top is not designed to carry any additional
loads, such as after-market roof racks, spare tires,
building materials, hunting or camping supplies, etc.
For optional Mopar® accessory roof racks
Úpage 102.
 Do not move your vehicle until the top has been
either fully attached to the front header, sport bar,
and body side or fully removed.
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew:
It is recommended that the top be free of water prior
to panel removal. Removing the top, opening a door
or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow
water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
 The hard top assembly must be positioned properly
to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
 Careless handling and storage of the removable roof
panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
 The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to
ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
CAUTION!

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86GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
All hard top removal and installation instructions are
applicable to both two and four door model vehicles.
 Images shown are of four door models, and appear -
ance of two door model components may differ.
 The left side panel must be removed before removing
the right side panel.
To remove the hard top front panel(s), proceed as follows:

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.

Step Two

3. Unlatch the left side header panel latch located at the top of the windshield.

Step Three

4. Remove the left side panel.
5. Repeat the previous steps to remove the right side panel.
Hard Top Panel(s) Storage Bag —
If Equipped
The Freedom Top panels storage bag allows you to store
your hard top panels. The storage bag contains two
compartments.
Lay the bag for the Freedom Top panels down so the loops
and hooks are facing upward. Unzip the bag and fold back
the outer flap.
NOTE:Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to inserting the
panel into the panels bag.
1. Insert the left side hard top panel into the bag with
the latches facing upward.

2. Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is lying flat).
3. Insert the right side Freedom Top panel into the bag with the latches facing downward.
NOTE:Ensure the front panel latch is closed prior to inserting the
panel into the bag.
4. Unfold the outer flap and zip the hard top bag closed.

Step Four

5. Lift the Freedom Top bag into the vehicle with the hooks and straps facing the back of the rear seat.
Attach the clip at the bottom of the bag to the child
restraint anchorage, located at the base of the rear
seat.
6. Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the
strap to tighten the Freedom Top bag securely
against the rear seat.
1 — Header Panel Latched
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102GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor,
should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is
moving.

Cargo Tie-Down Loops (Four Door Models)
Cargo Tie-Down Loops (Two Door Models)

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:Roof rack applications are for Hard Top models ONLY.
The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a
luggage rack, must not exceed 100 lb (45 kg), this
includes the weight of the crossbars, and it should be
uniformly distributed over the cargo area.
Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is
placed on the roof rack. Check the straps frequently to be
sure that the load remains securely attached.
NOTE:Crossbars can be purchased at an authorized dealer
through Mopar® parts.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, does not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
WARNING!
 Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat
tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a tie-down
could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the
anchors provided for child seat tethers.
 To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
 Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or left
door center pillar.
 Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
 Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to
sway.
 Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your
vehicle. Anything improperly secured to the roof rack,
crossbars, or the roof itself can fly off the vehicle,
particularly at high speeds, resulting in collisions,
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying anything on your roof or roof
rack.

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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always
distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and
appropriately secure the load and any protective
layer placed between the load and the roof surface.
 Long loads, which extend over the windshield, should
be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
 Place a blanket or other protection between the
surface of the roof and the load.
 Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift. It is recom -
mended to not carry large flat loads, such as wood
panels or surfboards, which may result in damage to
the cargo or your vehicle.
 Load should always be secured to crossbars first,
with tie down loops used as additional securing
points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supple -
mentary tie down points only. Do not use ratcheting
mechanisms with the tie loops. Check the straps
frequently to be sure that the load remains securely
attached.
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