Jeep TJ (2006 year). Manual — part 4

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
▫ Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature

Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

▫ Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

▫ Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline . . . . . . . . . . .58

▫ Tilting Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
▫ Fold And Tumble Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
▫ Removing The Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
▫ Replacing The Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
▫ Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And

Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
▫ Headlight Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
▫ Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .66
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
▫ Daytime Running Lights — Canada Only . . . . .66

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
䡵 Electronic Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

䡵 Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off . . . . . . . .72

䡵 Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
䡵 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

▫ Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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▫ Console Storage Compartment — If Equipped . .74
▫ Add-A-Trunk™ — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .74

䡵 Dual Top — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

▫ Removing The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
▫ Installing The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

䡵 Hard Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

▫ Hard Top Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
▫ Hard Top Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

䡵 Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

▫ Folding Down The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
▫ Putting Up The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

䡵 Soft Top — Sunrider Equipped Models . . . . . . . 111

▫ Folding Down The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

▫ Putting Up The Soft Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Sunrider — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

䡵 Door Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

▫ Door Frame Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
▫ Door Frame Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

䡵 Folding Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

▫ Lowering The Windshield And Removing

Side Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

▫ Raising The Windshield And Replacing

Side Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

䡵 Rear Window Features — Hard Top Only . . . . . 139

▫ Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. A two-point pivot system
allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the
mirror.

Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).

Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped
The automatic day/night mirror is equipped with three
buttons: the left switch for the left LED lamp, the right
switch for the right side LED lamp and the center switch
for the compass/temperature function. Pressing the left
and right switches simultaneously for more than 5 sec-
onds will turn the auto dim function on or off. If the
feature is turned off, it will automatically turn back on
with the next ignition cycle. A green light next to the right
button will indicate when the dimming feature is acti-
vated active. The mirror also senses the backup lamp
circuit, and will automatically disable its self-dimming
feature whenever the transmission gear selector is in the
R (Reverse) position.

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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NOTE:

In some long, low speed traffic situations, the

displayed temperature readings will be higher than the
actual ambient temperature. This is considered normal.
Accurate readings will resume with vehicle speed and
sensor airflow.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.

The compass/temperature display provides the outside
temperature and one of eight compass headings (N, NE,
E, SE, S, SW, W, NW).

Each time the center button is pressed and released
within 3 seconds, the display toggles through the follow-
ing three configurations:

• display compass/temperature (Fahrenheit),
• display compass/temperature (Celsius),
• and display off.

Compass/Temperature Mirror

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Compass Calibration

Automatic Calibration
Once calibrated, the compass has the ability to self-
correct for changes in magnetic field to keep the compass
accurate. This is referred to as Automatic Calibration. If
magnetic field changes are too great, the compass will
enter CAL mode on it’s own and manual calibration will
be required. To recalibrate the compass, drive the vehicle
at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to 1

1

⁄

2

360° turns

in an area free from large metal objects or power lines.
When the compass has been calibrated, the CAL symbol
will turn off and the compass will function normally.

When the vehicle is new, the compass should initially be
verified for correct compass variance (refer to Compass
Variation Adjustment) and calibrated manually (refer to
Manual Calibration). This will ensure correct initial cali-
bration and eliminate initial erroneous compass head-
ings.

Manual Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and CAL does not appear,
you must manually put the compass into the calibration
mode. To ensure proper compass calibration, make sure
the compass variance is properly set before manually
calibrating the compass (refer to Compass Variation
Adjustment).

To put the compass into calibration mode: Turn the
ignition to the ON position. Press and hold the center
button for more than 6 seconds until CAL (calibration
mode) appears in the display. To change the display
between VAR (compass variance) and CAL (compass
calibration) modes. Release the button to invoke manual
calibration mode. To recalibrate the compass, drive the
vehicle at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) through up to CAL
should display for a complete 1

1

⁄

2

360° turns in an area

free from large metal objects or power lines. When the
compass has been calibrated, the CAL symbol will turn
off and the compass will function normally.

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Compass Variation Adjustment
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the country,
the difference between magnetic and geographic north is
great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
If this occurs, the compass variance must be set according
to the Compass Variance Map.

NOTE:

When the mirror is in the VAR mode, the letter

“Z” will be displayed along with the currently selected
zone number.

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To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON, and press and
hold the center button for 3 to 6 seconds. The last
variance zone number will be displayed. Each press of
the center button will select a new variance zone. When
the proper zone is selected, wait 5 seconds to resume
normal operation.

Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

Outside Rear View Mirror

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WARNING!

• Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side

convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
right side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object.

• Use your inside mirror when judging the size or

distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror.

SEATS

WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

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Front Seat Adjustment
Move seat forward or rearward by lifting the lever. Be
sure the latch engages fully.

Front Seat Adjustment — Recline
To adjust seatback, lift lever, lean back, and release lever
at desired position. To return seatback, lift the lever, lean
forward and release the lever.

Front Seat Adjuster Bar

Front Seat Recline Lever

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WARNING!

Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.

Tilting Front Seats
Push the lever upward on the seatback to tilt the entire
seat forward.

Fold And Tumble Rear Seat
To expand the cargo area:

1. Slide seat belts through the seat cushions into the
cargo area.

Front Seat Tilt Lever

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2. Lift the seatback release lever and fold seatback for-
ward.

3. Slowly flip the entire seat forward.

4. When completed, return seat to it’s normal position.

Rear Seat Release Lever

Folding Rear Seat

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Removing the Rear Seat

WARNING!

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

• First fold the rear seat forward following steps 1

through 3 under “Fold and Tumble Rear Seat” in this
section.

• Press down on release bar on each side, and pull seat

out and away from lower bracket.

• Remove seat from the vehicle.

Release Bar Location

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Replacing the Rear Seat
Reverse steps for removing the seat. Be certain to pull the
seat belts between the seat cushion and seatback. Position
them for passenger use.

WARNING!

• To help protect against personal injury, passen-

gers should not be seated in the rear cargo area
with the rear seat folded down or removed from
the vehicle.

• The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying

purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open hood, first release both hood latches.

Hood Latch Location

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Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the
hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and radiator
support and lift up on handle to raise hood. You may
have to push down slightly on hood before lifting up on
handle. Insert the support rod into the slot in the radiator
support.

To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
radiator support and place it in the retaining clip. Lower
the hood slowly, then let it drop the last few inches.
Secure both of the hood latches.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.

Hood Latch

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LIGHTS

Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the muti-function control lever fully
upward.

The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.

Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or
a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.

Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.

Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and
Headlights
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking lights and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.

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