JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

NOTE:Store all of the mounting bolts in their original
threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping.
8. Remove the side bar assembly, and reattach the sport bar Velcro covering.
9. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four cinch straps (available from your authorized dealer).
Attach the straps through the slots located on the floor
behind the folded rear seat at the front of the storage bin
cover.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you carry the side bars
loose in your vehicle. Remove the side bars from the
vehicle or securely store them as described or they may
cause personal injury if an accident occurs. See your
authorized dealer for the cinch straps.
10. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the “lock”
position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and remove
the retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store
them in the center console or securely behind the rear
seat. NOTE:
It may be necessary to use a battery terminal puller
tool in order to separate the wiper arms from the shaft after
the nuts have been removed.
11. Remove the lower windshield plates by removing the six black round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40
Torx head driver) on each side of the base of the
windshield.
12. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the rubber hood bumpers.
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13. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap throughthe footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the
center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to
secure the windshield in place.
Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
1. Raise the windshield.
2. Loosely attach the rear of the side bar to the sport bar.Refer to Step 4 of “Lowering Windshield And Removing
Side Bars” earlier in this section.
3. Reattach the sport bar Velcro covering. 4. Attach the front of the side bar to the windshield frame.
5. Install the top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then the lower
side hex bolt (13 mm). The lower side bolt will not align
until the top two bolts are installed.
6. Tighten all side bar attachment bolts.
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Step Five
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7. Install the lower windshield plates with the six blackround-headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx head
driver) on each side of the base of the windshield.
8. Reinstall the wiper arms.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 pushing the safety
latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
Step Seven
Hood Latch
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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 located on the front doors.
To open the swing gate, push the button on the gate
handle.NOTE:
Close the rear flip-up window before attempting
to close the swing gate (hard top models only).
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.
Gate Handle
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CAUTION!
Do not push on rear wiper blade when closing the rear
flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Storage
Glove Compartment
The lockable glove compartment is located on the passen-
ger side of the lower instrument panel. Pull outward on the
handle/latch to open the glove compartment.
Console Storage Compartment
To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the
ignition key and turn. To open the storage compartment,
push the latch and lift the cover.
Center Console
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There is an extra storage area underneath the console lid.
The console lid has an integrated paper clip feature that
can hold small items.
Rear Storage Compartment — If Equipped
The rear cargo area storage compartment cover is held by
a spring-loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage
compartment cover, use the following procedure:
NOTE: The rear storage compartment latch should not
be used as cargo tie-down.1. Flip up the pull loop so it is perpendicular (straight up)
to the top surface of the tray.
2. Pull up on the loop and twist it 90 degrees, so it is parallel to the slotted hole in the tray.
3. Open the rear compartment cover.
Center Console Lid Storage
Rear Storage Cover
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Cupholders
The front cupholders are located in the center console.The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center
console.
Front CupholdersRear Cupholders
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Electrical Power Outlets
There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power outlets that
can provide power for accessories designed for use with
the standard power outlet adapters.
The front power outlet is located in the center of the
instrument panel below the climate controls, and is pow-
ered from the ignition switch. Power is available when the
ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.When the optional cigar lighter heating element is used in
the power outlet, it heats when pushed in and pops out
automatically when ready for use.
To preserve the heating
element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position.
A second power outlet is located inside the center console
and is powered directly from the vehicle battery.
CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded 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 outlets as
this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Im-
proper use of the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Front Power Outlet
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On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, there is a
third power outlet located in the right rear cargo area.
Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin
2 — M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
3 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Rear with Sub Woofer
(Opt.)
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage.
Power Inverter — If Equipped
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the
front of the center console to convert DC current to AC
current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end video game consoles will exceed
this power limit, as will most power tools.
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