tow JEEP WRANGLER 2006 TJ / 2.G User Guide

5. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on
each side, and untuck the lower retainers on the window
from the tailgate clips on both sides of the tailgate
opening.
6. Pull the retainer bar straight out from the tailgate clips.
•Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window by bringing both the right
zipper and left zipper tabs all the way to the end of
the zipper track at the bottom left corner. Both zipper
tabs will remain on the zipper track attached to the
top. Pull up on the window to disengage zipper end.
Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching.
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7. Beginning from the rear, moving forward, partially
unzip the side window and untuck the bottom retainers.
8. Finish unzipping the window and untuck from the
door frame retainer at the front of the window, repeat this
step on the other side.
NOTE: Stow clean windows carefully outside of the
vehicle to avoid scratches. 9. Untuck the sail panels from the bodyside retainer.
NOTE:
If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension,
place your hand on the rear upper corner of the top and
pull down to help untuck the sail panels.
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1. Grasp the fabric of the top above the door frame. Pull
down and out on the fabric to untuck the drip rail
retainers from the door frame slot. Start at the back of the
rear drip rail retainer and work forward towards the
windshield. Repeat this on the other side.
2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Release the header latches and hooks from the wind-
shield slots.
4. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on
each side, and untuck the lower window retainers from
the tailgate clips on both sides of the tailgate opening.
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5. Grip and rotate the retainer bar up towards you to
release it from the upper portion of the tailgate clips. The
retainer bar runs along the bottom of the rear window.
6. Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by
unzipping the window, bringing both the right zipper
and the left zipper tabs all the way to the end of the
zipper track at the bottom left corner. Both zipper tabs will remain on the zipper track attached to the top. Pull
up on the window to disengage zipper end. Stow win-
dow carefully to avoid scratching.
7. Undo the Velcro
that runs along the top and rear
edge of the side window. Beginning from the rear and
moving forward, partially unzip the side window and
untuck the bottom retainer.
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8. Finish unzipping the window and untuck from the
door frame retainer at the front of the window, repeat this
step on the other side.
NOTE: Stow clean windows carefully outside of the
vehicle to avoid scratches.
9. Untuck the sail panels from the rear corners of the
vehicle.
NOTE: If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension,
place your hand on the rear corner of the top and pull
down to help untuck the corners.
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To Lower
1. Remove strap from header and sport bar.
2. Release header latches from header retainer.
3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side.
4. Grasp the front header and pull to the front of the
vehicle.
5. Slide plastic sleeve rearward over Sunrider link.
6. Tuck drip rail retainers into the door frame slots.
7. Close the header latches, and return sun visors to their
original position.
NOTE: Sunrider is a trademark of Bestop, Inc.DOOR FRAME
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on-pavement with the
door frame removed or the windshield down as you
lose the protection these structural elements can
provide. These two procedures are furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
Door Frame Removal
1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment
knobs. Place one hand in the upper rear and one hand on
the upper front of the door frame. Pull the frame towards
you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from
the vehicle.
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7. High Beam Indicator Light This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low.
If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or
parklights are left on, the “High Beam Indicator Light”
will flash and a chime will sound.
8. Seat Belt Indicator Light A warning chime and an indicator light will alert
you to buckle the seat belts. When the belt is
buckled, the chime will stop, but the light will stay
on until it times out (about 6 seconds).
9. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed. 10. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped
Indicates when the front axle lock has been
activated. (See page 199 for more information.)
11. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped Indicates when the rear axle lock has been
activated. (See page 199 for more information.)
12. 4WD Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and
rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to-
gether forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. (See page 194 for more infor-
mation.)
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Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor quality fuel, etc. may illuminate the light after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving styles. In most
situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not
require towing.
When the engine is running, the “Malfunction Indicator
Light” may flash to alert serious conditions that could
lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic
converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as
soon as possible if this occurs. (See page 268 for more
information.)
18. Trip Odometer Button
Press and release this button to toggle between the
odometer and trip odometer displays. This button is also
used to reset the trip odometer to 0. While the display is
showing the trip odometer, press and hold the button for
approximately 2 seconds and the display will reset to 0. 19. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
The odometer will “illuminate” when the driver’s door
has been opened, and will remain on for 20 seconds after
exiting the vehicle.
U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so the correct mileage can be
determined.
The trip odometer shows individual mileage up to 999.9
miles (1 600 km). To switch from odometer to trip
odometer, press the trip odometer button.
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Window Fogging
In mild but rainy or humid weather, the windows might
fog on the inside. To clear the fog off all of the windows,
turn the mode control knob to the “Panel” position (with
snowflake). Adjust the temperature control and blower
speed to maintain comfort. Direct the panel outlets
toward the side windows. Interior fogging on the wind-
shield can be quickly removed by selecting the “Defrost”
position.
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Tire Chains ...........................228

Tire Rotation Recommendations ............228

Fuel Requirements ......................229
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................230
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............230
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................231
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................231
▫ Fuel System Cautions ..................232
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..............232

Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................233
▫ Locking Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) —
If Equipped .........................235

Trailer Towing .........................236
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............236
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............238
▫ Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .........239
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............240
▫ Towing Requirements ..................242
▫ Towing Tips .........................246

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 248
▫ Shifting Into Neutral (N) ................248
▫ Shifting Out Of Neutral (N) ..............250
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