Jeep Wrangler JK (2018 year). Instruction — part 5

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Description

Bi-Level Mode

Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.

NOTE:

Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the

panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.

Floor Mode

Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.

Mix Mode

Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.

Front Defrost

Mode

Front Defrost Mode
Turn the knob to the Front Defrost position. Air comes from the windshield and side window
demist outlets. When the defrost mode is selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and
defogging.

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CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear win-

dow. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heat-
ing elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking
with warm water.

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive

window cleaners on the interior surface of the win-
dow.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped

Automatic Operation

1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate on the Auto-

matic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.

2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system

to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger

temperature control buttons. Once the desired tempera-
ture is displayed, the system will achieve and automati-
cally maintain that comfort level.

3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is

not necessary to change the settings. You will experience
the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to
function automatically.

NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for

cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts
the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.

To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic
mode during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain on
low until the engine warms up. The blower will increase in
speed and transition into Auto mode.

Manual Operation Override

This system offers a full complement of manual override
features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will
be turned off when the system is being used in the manual
mode.

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Operating Tips

NOTE:

Refer to the chart at the end of this section for

suggested control settings for various weather conditions.

Summer Operation

The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion
protection and to protect against engine overheating. OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) is recommended.

Winter Operation

To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor-
mance, make sure the engine cooling system is functioning
properly and the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recirculation mode
during Winter months is not recommended, because it may
cause window fogging.

Vacation/Storage

Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e.,
vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning
system at idle for about five minutes, in fresh air with the
blower setting on high. This will ensure adequate system
lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor dam-
age when the system is started again.

Window Fogging

Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy,
and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select De-
frost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed. Do
not use the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.

Outside Air Intake

Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions, such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
slush, and snow.

Cabin Air Filter

The climate control system filters out dust and pollen from
the air. Contact an authorized dealer to service your cabin
air filter, and to have it replaced when needed.

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Operating Tips Chart

POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED

The power window switches are located on the instrument
panel below the radio. Push the switch downward to open
the window and upward to close the window.

The top left switch controls the left front window and the
top right switch controls the right front window.

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WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do
not let children play with power windows. Do not
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the win-
dows while operating the power window switches.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

NOTE:
• For vehicles not equipped with the instrument cluster

display, the power window switches will remain active
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature.

• For vehicles equipped with the instrument cluster dis-

play, the power window switches will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature.

Four-Door Models

The lower left switch controls the left rear passenger
window, and the lower right switch controls the right rear
passenger window.

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down in certain open or partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized by adjusting the
window opening.

Power Window Switches

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DUAL TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS — IF
EQUIPPED

Please visit http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop-
instructions/ for instructional videos.

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.

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 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.

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 mod-

els, 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.

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 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 care-

fully 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 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.

Step Four

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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

Please visit http://www.jeep.com/en/wrangler-rooftop-
instructions/ for instructional videos.

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 — 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 Removal”
in this section.

3. Ensure the tether strap is secure to the pivot bracket.

Unbutton the side bow tether strap (both sides).

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4. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle, slide the

tether strap up the side bow (both sides).

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5. The tether strap must be hooked onto the pivot bracket

prior to removal of soft top from vehicle (both sides).

6. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket bolts

(two per side) from the sport bar using a 10.0 mm
wrench or socket driver.

7. Lift the soft top in a upward motion to release the pivot

bracket from the sport bar bracket.

8. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a

clean, dry location (another person may be needed to
help with this operation).

NOTE:

If you are doing this alone, use one arm to hold the

bundle up, the other to remove the brackets.

Step Five

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9. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three-

Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Installa-
tion” in this section.

Installing The Soft Top — Four-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
• Six door frame attachment knobs
• 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. Install the soft top with the pivot brackets above the

sport bar brackets, lower the soft top into the sport bar
bracket slots in a downward motion to lock tab on soft
top. You will need to lift the top to get the brackets to
line up. (Another person may be needed to help with
this operation.)

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NOTE:

If you are doing this alone, use one arm to hold the

soft top up, the other to align the brackets.

5. Lower the pivot bracket onto the sport bar bracket

mounting tab in a downward motion to lock into tab.

6. Install the pivot bracket bolts back into place using a

10.0 mm wrench or socket driver. Secure them until they
are snug, being careful not to cross-thread the screws or
overtighten.

CAUTION!

Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws
if they are overtightened.

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7. Remove the tether strap from the pivot bracket.

8. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle remove the

tether strap from the bracket hook by sliding strap up
off hook and slide down the side bow (both sides).

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9. Button the side bow tether strap (both sides).

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Put up the soft top. Refer to “Soft Top — Putting Up

The Soft Top” in this section.

FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD
TOP — IF EQUIPPED

CAUTION!

• The hard top is not designed to carry any additional

loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunt-
ing, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it
was not designed as a structural member of the
vehicle, and thus cannot properly carry any addi-
tional loads other than environmental (rain, snow,
etc.).

• Do not move your vehicle until the top has been

either fully attached to the front header, sport bar,
and body side or fully removed.

Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew:
• It is recommended that the top be free of water prior

to panel removal. Removing the top, opening a door
or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow
water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• The hard top assembly must be positioned properly

to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause
water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.

• Careless handling and storage of the removable roof

panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.

• The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to

ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water
to leak into the vehicle’s interior.

Front Panel(s) Removal

NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing
right panel.

1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side.

2. Turn the rear fasteners (located on the overhead speaker

bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can be re-
moved.

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