Jeep Wrangler: HOOD / Closing The Hood
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
To close the hood, remove the support rod from
the slot and replace it on the hood panel
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.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the front center of the hood to ensure that
both latches engage. Do not fully open and
rest the hood on the windshield.
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement”
for additional information.
Release both the hood latches.
Hood Latch Locations
Raise the hood and locate the safety latch,
located in the middle of the hood opening...
Other information:
In the event that the ACC system brings your
vehicle to a standstill while following a vehicle
ahead, your vehicle will resume motion, without
any driver interaction, if the vehicle ahead
starts moving within two seconds of your vehicle
coming to a standstill...
NOTE:
Before fully lowering the soft top, the rear
window and rear quarter windows must be
removed.
Remove The Rear Window:
With the swing gate open, remove the rear
window’s plastic retainers from the lower
right and left corners.
Step One
Grab the swing gate bar, rotate it outward
and upward releasing it from both the right
and left retainers...