Jeep TJ (2006 year). Manual — part 9

4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the
material is folded back as shown. Secure latches to plastic
retainer on header.

5. Locate strap to secure the header to the sport bar.
Wrap strap around sport bar and hook to header and
tighten.

6. Attach and reposition sun visors.

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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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2. Fold the door frames and store the knobs and door
frames outside of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the
other side.

WARNING!

• Use both hands to remove the door frames. The

door frames will fold and could cause injury if
both hands are not used.

• Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an

event of an accident, a loose door frame many
cause personal injury. If removed, always store
the door frames outside of the vehicle.

Door Frame Installation

1. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body
side, just behind the door opening.

2. Insert the top front of the door frame into the opening
at the top corner of the door opening. Push the top rear of
the door frame to the side bar.

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3. Slide door frame forward until the pin holes in the top
line up with the holes in the side bar. Screw in the knobs
and tighten, beginning with the front knob. Repeat
procedures on the other side.

FOLDING WINDSHIELD
The fold down windshield and removable side bars on
your vehicle are structural elements that can provide
some protection in some accidents. The windshield also
provides some protection against weather, road debris
and intrusion of small branches and other objects.

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Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down and the side bars removed as you lose the protec-
tion these structural elements can provide.

NOTE:

Before lowering windshield, disconnect the elec-

trical connector for the inside Compass/Temperature
mirror (if equipped).

NOTE:

The windshield wiper arm and blade assemblies

must be removed prior to lowering the windshield, this
can be done by sliding out the attachment clip and gently
rocking the arm until it loosens, the wiper arms must be
returned to their “Park” positions when the windshield is
returned to its upright position.

If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be
removed and the windshield folded down. However, the
protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you
remove the side bars and fold down the windshield,
drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the

speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with
low range operation preferred, if you are driving off-road
with the windshield folded down.

Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as
the task that required their removal is completed and
before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your
passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and
off-road, regardless of whether the windshield is raised
or folded down.

Outside rear view mirrors are mounted on the doors. If
you choose to remove the doors, see your authorized
dealer for a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror.
Federal law requires outside mirrors on vehicles for
on-road use.

NOTE:

If the doors are removed, the courtesy lights will

remain on. To turn these lights off, remove fuse #4 in the
fuse panel. Refer to “Fuse Panel” in Section 7 of this
manual. (See page 305 for more information.)

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WARNING!

Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against
personal injury:

•

Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield
down.

•

Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is
securely fastened, either up or down.

•

Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at all
times when the windshield is down.

•

Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions for
raising the windshield. Make sure that the folding
windshield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all
associated hardware and fasteners are correctly and
tightly assembled before driving your vehicle. Failure
to follow these instructions may prevent your vehicle
from providing you and your passengers protection in
some accidents.

•

If you remove the doors, store them outside the ve-
hicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door may
cause personal injury.

Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side
Bars

1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following
the instructions in this manual.

2. Remove the sun visors, if desired. Store the sun visors.

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3. Remove the two Torx

威 head screws holding each side

bar to the windshield frame. Shift the side bar inboard to
clear windshield pillar molding when removing the side
bar.

NOTE:

Store all of the mounting bolts in their original

threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping.

4. Unzip the sport bar padding to expose the side bar
bolts. Remove the two front and rear Torx

威 head screws

for each bar. Remove the side bars and rezip sport bar
padding in place.

Do not loosen or remove the adjusting bolts on the side
of the side bars. These bolts are set at the factory to
properly fit the side bar to the vehicle.

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CAUTION!

Do not remove the head impact foam from the side
bars, as damage to the foam may result.

5. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four of
the cinch straps, found in the glove box. Attach the straps
through the footman loops located in the floor behind the
folded rear seat on each side of the vehicle.

WARNING!

You or others could be injured if you carry the side
bars loose in your vehicle. Remove the bars from the
vehicle or securely store them as described or they
may cause personal injury if an accident occurs. See
your authorized dealer for replacement if the cinch
straps are not found in the glove box.

6. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling
the wiper away from the windshield and out to the
“lock” position. Then, using a small flat tool such as a
screw driver, release the retaining clip from the top of the
wiper arm. Lift the wiper arms off and store in center
console or securely behind the rear seat.

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7. Remove the black round headed windshield Torx

威

head screw on each side of the base of the windshield.

8. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the
rubber hood bumpers.

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9. Secure the windshield by passing the remaining cinch
strap, found in the glove box, through the footman hoop
on the center of the hood and on the center of the
windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the wind-
shield in place.

Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
To raise the windshield, install the windshield wipers,
and install the side bars use these same steps in reverse.

WARNING!

To help protect against personal injury, always in-
stall the side bars when raising the windshield on
your vehicle. If you do not raise the windshield and
install the side bars, you lose the protection these
structural elements provide in some accidents.

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REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY

Rear Window Defogger

To turn the rear window defogger on, press the
rocker switch. If you press the switch a second

time, you will turn the defogger off. A light on the rocker
switch will indicate the defogger is on.

The defogger will automatically turn off after about ten
minutes. For five more minutes of operation, depress the
top of the switch to turn the defogger on again. To
prevent excessive battery drain use the defogger only
when the engine is operating.

CAUTION!

Use care when washing the inside of the rear win-
dow to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all
objects a safe distance from the window to prevent
damaging the heating elements.

Rear Defroster Switch

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Rear Window Wiper/Washer

To utilize the rear wiper, press the switch to the
first detent. To activate the rear washer, depress the
switch to the second detent. The washer will

continue to spray as long as the switch is held. The switch
will return to the wiper mode when released. To turn the
rear wiper off, lift the bottom of the switch.

Rear Wiper/Washer Switch

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Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel And Interior Controls . . . . . . . 145
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

䡵 Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

▫ Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
▫ FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

䡵 Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With

CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . . . . . . 154

▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

4

䡵 Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With 6 -

Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification

Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And

RBK Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ,

RB1 And RBQ Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

▫ Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels . . . . . . 170

▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button

(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

▫ PTY Button ⬙Scan⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ PTY Button ⬙Seek⬙ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . . 172
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

▫ Heater Only — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
▫ Air Conditioning — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 174
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

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