JEEP WRANGLER 2010 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
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 power
outlet, located in the lower portion of the instrument
panel, has a snap-on plastic cap so that it can be covered
when not in use. When the optional cigar lighter heating
element is used in the left-side 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.
NOTE: 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. The left-side power outlet is powered when the key is in
the ON or ACC positions.
Power Outlets
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The right-side power outlet is powered directly from the
battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into
this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•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 sufficiently 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
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After 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.(Continued)
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug.
CUPHOLDERS
Front Cupholders
The front cupholders are located in the center console.NOTE:The front cupholder insert is removable for
cleaning.
Front Cupholders
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Rear Cupholders
The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center
console.
STORAGE
Console Storage Compartment
To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the
ignition key and turn. To open the storage compartment,
press the latch and lift the cover.
Rear Cupholders
Center Console
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Rear Storage Compartment
The rear storage compartment cover is held by a spring-
loaded latch. In order to remove the rear storage com-
partment 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.
DUAL TOP — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top,you must
remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top
is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed
from the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the
factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the
Rear Storage Cover
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hard top are to be used independently.Removal is
mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the
soft top. Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage
resulting from both tops remaining on the vehicle at the
same time for extended periods of time.
Removing the Soft Top
1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the
following items:
•Right and left door frames
•Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door
models, six for four-door models)
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window
•Two rear window roll up straps
•Two Sunrider secure straps (if equipped)
•Two rear swing gate brackets
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
in this section.
3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket
screws (two per side) using a #T30 Torx head driver.
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4. Disconnect the knuckles from the left and right metal
pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and
store in a clean, dry location.
NOTE:To aid in disconnecting the knuckles, you may
carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet. 5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the
pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #T30 Torx
head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover.
Store the pivot brackets and screws in a safe place.
6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Installa-
tion” in this section.
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Installing the Soft Top
NOTE:The following procedures are for first time set
up only. For future soft top procedures, refer to “Soft
Top” in this section.
1. Locate and remove the following items prior to hard
top removal:
•Right and left door frames
•Door frame attachment knobs (four for two-door
models, six for four-door models)
•Right and left quarter windows
•Rear window 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal”
in this section.
3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” 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 #5.
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a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the
sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the
sports bar with the four screws that were removed
using a #T30 Torxhead driver. Re-cover and re-zip
the sport bar covers. b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the
bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the
bows facing upward.
c. Reattach the knuckles onto the metal pivot brackets.
NOTE: To aid in reattaching the knuckles, you may
carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet.
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d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30
Torxhead driver. Secure them until they are snug,
being careful not to cross-thread the screws or over-
tighten.CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
5. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for
bottom of rear window) and set aside.
NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is
not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top.
6. 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.
7. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up
the Soft Top” in this section.
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