JEEP WRANGLER 2004 TJ / 2.G Repair Manual
Manufacturer: JEEP, Model Year: 2004, Model line: WRANGLER, Model: JEEP WRANGLER 2004 TJ / 2.GPages: 299, PDF Size: 6.82 MB
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To Activate
Press and release the ON´OFF button to turn the system
on. To turn the system off, press the ON´OFF button
again. The system should be turned off when not in use.
The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates when the system is on.
To Set At A Desired Speed
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing
the CANCEL button will deactivate the Speed Control
without erasing the memory. Pressing the ON´OFF but-
ton or turning off the ignition erases the memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, press and release the
RESUME/ACCEL button. Resume can be used at any
speed above 30 mph (50 km/h).
To Vary The Speed Setting
When the Speed Control is on and set, speed can be
increased by pressing and holding the RESUME/ACCEL
button. When the button is released, a new set speed will
be established.
Tapping the RESUME/ACCEL button once will result in
a 2 mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is
tapped, speed increases, so tapping the button three
times will increase speed by 6 mph (9 km/h), etc.
To decrease speed while speed control is on and set, press
and hold the COAST button. Release the button when the
desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.
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To Accelerate for Passing
Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
NOTE:When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000
ft. (610 meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded
(especially when towing) the vehicle may slow below the
SET speed. (If the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48
km/h), the Speed Control will automatically disengage).
If this happens, you can push down on the accelerator
pedal to maintain the desired speed.
WARNING!
Leaving the Speed Control on when not in use is
dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or
cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always turn the system
off when you are not using it.
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAYS Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The vehicle may be equipped with a cigar lighter recep-
tacle, element, and ashtray (Smoker's Package Only). The
cigar lighter will be located in the lower instrument panel
(near the heater controls), and the removable ashtray will
be located in the center console.
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
To the right of the cigar lighter (if equipped) is the 12 volt
power outlet. The outlet is connected directly to the
battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent engine starting. The outlet in-
cludes a tethered cap labeled with a battery symbol
indicating the power source.
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
WARNING!
²Many 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 sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
²Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
²After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle's battery.
²Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage not covered by
your warranty.
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CUP HOLDERS
In the center console there are two cup holders for the
front seat passengers.
NOTE:The cup holder insert is removable from the
console, for cleaning.The rear passengers have cup holders at the rear of the
center console.
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment
To unlock the glove compartment, insert the key and
turn. To open, pull the latch up.
Console Storage Compartment Ð If Equipped
To unlock, insert key and turn. To open, press the latch
button.
Add-A-TrunkŸ Ð If Equipped
The factory-installed Add-A-TrunkŸ option provides a
secured compartment for parcels or equipment when the
tailgate is closed and locked. To gain access to this
compartment, simply open the tailgate and release the
spring loaded latch pins. The cover of the Add-A-
TrunkŸ can then be raised.
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When the Add-A-TrunkŸ is not desired, it can be easily
removed from the rear compartment. Remove the four
knobs that secure the ªtrunkº to the body. Lift the
Add-A-TrunkŸ out and place the knobs in the molded-in
storage area. Storage space is also provided for the wheel
lock, and lock key tool.
Do not leave the Add-A-TrunkŸ loose in your vehicle.
Remove it and store it in a safe place.
DUAL TOP Ð IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle.The soft top
was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only.
The soft top and the hard top are to be used indepen-
dently.Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible
wear and tear on the soft top, should both tops remain on
the vehicle at the same time. Failure to do so may void
your soft top warranty.
Removing The Soft Top
1. Locate and remove the 2 boxes that contain the
following items:
²right and left door frames
²door frame attachment knobs (4)
²right and left quarter windows
²rear tailgate window
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to ªHard Top Removalº in
this section.
3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket
screws (2 per side) using a #30 Torxthead driver.
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4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from
the outside edge. This will remove the bow assembly
from the pivot bracket. Remove the soft top from the
vehicle and store in a clean, dry location.
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5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the
pivot bracket. Remove the brackets using a #T40 Torxt
head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover.
Store pivot brackets and screws in a safe place.
6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to ªHard Top Installationº
in this section.
Installing the Soft Top
NOTE:
The following procedures are for first time set
up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to ªSoft
Topº in this section.1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard
top removal:
²right and left door frames
²door frame attachment knobs (4)
²right and left quarter windows
²rear tailgate window.
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to ªHard Top Removalº in
this section.
3. Install the door frames. Refer to ªDoor Frameº in this
section.
4. If the soft top has been removed, follow these steps to
reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle,
proceed to step #4.
a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip
the sport bar cover and attach the pivot brackets and
screws with a #T40 Torxthead driver. Re-cover and
re-zip sport bar cover.
b. If the door frames have been removed, re-install
them (refer to ªDoor Frameº in this section).
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c. Lay the soft top back into the vehicle with the
curved portion of the bows facing upward.
d. Tap the knuckles on the side with a rubber mallet
to reattach them to the pivot bracket.
e. Screw the pivot screws back into place. Secure
them until they are snug being careful not to cross-
thread the screws.CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
5. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover
should be discarded. It was intended as a protective
cover for shipping only.
NOTE:A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual
top wrap.
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6. Open the tailgate.
7. Remove the tailgate bar (black bar with end caps) that
is located in the soft top and set aside.
NOTE:Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the
soft top bows before you lift the top.
8. Lift the soft top fabric up and away from the plastic
header with latches.
9. Pull all of the soft top fabric toward the rear of the
vehicle and wrap around the plastic header.
10. Pull the soft top fabric around the ends of the plastic
header so that the fabric has a tight, smooth appearance.
11. Working from the rear of the vehicle with the tailgate
open, lift the plastic header up and over the sport bar. As
the header reaches the top, locate the 2 bow and push it
up and over the sport bar.
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