ECU JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 2013 Owner's Manual

How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being
used by other occupants or being used to secure child
restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play
with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before
installing a child restraint using the LATCH system,
buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of
the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with
the child restraint installation, instead of buckling it
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock
the seatbelt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the
seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with
them. WARNING!Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re-
straint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer ’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided. Trailer tow is not recom-
mended during break in period.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or other floor cover-
ings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering with the
pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Objects
can become trapped under the brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

To Fold Down The Rear Seat
Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and
pull it toward you until the seatback releases. To Raise The Rear Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference
from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.
NOTE: If the rear seatback is not fully latched, the center
shoulder belt will not be able to be extended for use. If
you cannot extend the center shoulder belt, make sure
your seatback is fully latched.
WARNING!Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.Pull Strap
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE 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 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.
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.Hood Latch166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-Piece
Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Removal” in this
section.
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NOTE: To aid in reattaching the knuckles, you may
carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet.
4. 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 over-
tighten. CAUTION!Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the
screws if they are overtightened.
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Removing The Soft Top — Four-Door Models
1. Locate and remove the two boxes that contain the
following items:
• Right and left door frames
• Six 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
2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-
Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re-
moval” in this section. 3. Unbutton the side bow tether strap (both sides).
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4. Slide the tether strap up the side bow and attach to
pivot bracket to secure side bows before removing soft
top (both sides). 5. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket
screws (two per side) from the sport bar using a #T30
Torx  head driver.
6. Lift the soft top in an upward motion to release the
pivot bracket from the sport bar bracket mounting tab.198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

4. Install the soft top with the pivot bracket above the
sport bar bracket, lower the pivot bracket onto the
sport bar bracket mounting tab in a downward motion
to lock into tab (another person may be needed to help
with this operation). 5. 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 over-
tighten.200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE