2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 196

194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SOFT TOP - TWO-DOOR MODELS Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- fabric. The vinyl will stretch back to its original size and tional videos. the top can then be installed. If the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or below, do not attempt to put the top down or CAUTION! roll the rear or side curtains. The soft top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunting, 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 additional loads other than environmental (rain, snow, etc.). If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top has been folded down for a period of time, the top will appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult to put up. This is caused by a natural contraction of the vinyl coating on the fabric top. CAUTION! • Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Window scratches and wax build up may result. • Do not lower the top when the temperature is below 41°F (5°C). Damage to the top may result. • Do not move your vehicle until the top has been either fully attached to the windshield frame, or fully lowered. • Do not lower the top with the windows installed. Window and top damage may occur. (Continued)