JEEP WRANGLER 2014 JK / 3.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug.
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, electron-
ics and other low power devices requiring power up to
150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play-
station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools. The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded,
the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once
the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter
Power Inverter
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may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter
manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON.
To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings
on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.The power inverter switch is located
on the instrument panel below the
climate controls. To turn on the power
outlet, press the switch once. The indi-
cator light will illuminate. Press the
switch a second time to turn the power
inverter outlet off.
NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, there
will be a delay of approximately one second before the
inverter indicator light turns ON.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.
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CUPHOLDERS
Front Cupholders
The front cupholders are located in the center console.
Rear Cupholders
The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center
console.
Front CupholdersRear Cupholders
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The lockable glove compartment is located on the pas-
senger 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,
press 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
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 (straightup) 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
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DUAL TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS — 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
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 — Two-Door Models
1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the following items:
• Right and left door frames
• Four door frame attachment knobs
• Right and left quarter windows
• Rear window
• Two rear window roll up straps
• Two Sunrider® secure straps (if equipped)
• Two rear swing gate brackets
Rear Storage Cover
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2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top™ Three-Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re-
moval” in this section.
3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket screws (two per side) using a #T30 Torx® head driver. 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.
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5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose thepivot 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 Instal-
lation” in this section.
Installing The Soft Top — Two-Door Models
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 Re-
moval” 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.
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 Torx® head driver. Re-cover and
re-zip the sport bar covers.
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b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with thebows 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.
d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 Torx® head driver. Secure them until they are snug,
being careful not to cross-thread the screws or
overtighten.
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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.
DUAL TOP — FOUR-DOOR MODELS — 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
hard top are to be used independently. Removal is
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