Jeep Liberty: Sky Slider™ Full Length Open Roof — If Equipped

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The Sky Slider™ is a full-length, soft-top, power roof that opens front to rear or rear to front.

Sky Slider™ Usage Precautions

NOTE:
• The system will not operate when ambient temperature is at –4°F (–20°C) or lower.

• The system will not operate at vehicle speeds of 86 mph (138 km/h) or above.

• Opening and closing the Sky Slider™ repeatedly without the engine running may run the battery down.

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the Sky Slider™ vehicle contents, and the vehicle interior:

• Never attempt to open or close the Sky Slider™ when it is frozen. Wait until the Sky Slider™ is thawed before operating.

• Opening the Sky Slider™ when damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the soft-top material and the inside of your vehicle.

Make sure the Sky Slider™ is dry before opening.

• Always close the Sky Slider™ when leaving your vehicle, damage to the vehicle interior can occur.

• Do not leave the Sky Slider™ open for several weeks at a time. Close it occasionally to prevent discoloration in the folds of the fabric and to allow the creases to smooth out. This is especially important if the Sky Slider™ was opened when not completely dry.

WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you:

• In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with the Sky Slider™ open.

Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.

• Before operating the Sky Slider™ make sure that no moving parts of the Sky Slider™ can injure a person or animal.

• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the Sky Slider™ components or the roof area while operating the Sky Slider™.

• If potential danger exists while opening or closing the Sky Slider™ in Automatic Mode, press and release the switch immediately to interrupt the operation.

• If potential danger exists while opening or closing the Sky Slider™ in Operator Mode, release the switch immediately to interrupt the operation.

• Do not allow small children to operate the Sky Slider™.

• Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the Sky Slider™ while operating the Sky Slider™ switch.

Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

Sky Slider™ Control

The Sky Slider™ switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console.

Sky Slider™ Switch

NOTE: The Sky Slider™ switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position.

Opening The Sky Slider™

Using Automatic Mode

Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the Sky Slider™ will open from the front and move automatically toward the rear of the vehicle.

Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the Sky Slider™ will open from the rear and move automatically toward the front of the vehicle.

NOTE:
• During operation, any movement of the Sky Slider™ switch will stop the Sky Slider™ roof.

• To resume the operation from a partially open position, press and release the switch a second time.

• The Sky Slider™ will not open from the front and the rear at the same time. The Sky Slider™ must close fully before opening it from the opposite end.

Using Operator Mode

Press the switch rearward and hold it, the Sky Slider™ will open from the front and move toward the rear of the vehicle.

Press the switch forward and hold it, the Sky Slider™ will open from the rear and move toward the front of the vehicle.

NOTE: During operation, any movement of the Sky Slider™ switch will stop the Sky Slider™ roof.

Closing The Sky Slider™

Using Automatic Mode

Press and release the button in the center of the switch and the Sky Slider™ will close automatically from any position.

Using Operator Mode

If the Sky Slider™ is open from the front, press the switch forward and hold it, the Sky Slider™ will move forward.

Release the switch to stop the Sky Slider™ travel at any point.

If the Sky Slider™ is open from the rear, press the switch rearward and hold it and the Sky Slider™ will move rearward. Release the switch to stop the Sky Slider™ travel at any point.

Manual Override

The Sky Slider™ drive motors are mounted to the roof above the cargo lamp. In the event that your vehicle losses battery power, you can close the Sky Slider™ by turning the drive gears in the appropriate motor with a 6 mm Allen wrench. To do so, you must first remove the cargo lamp from the headliner. Then, insert the wrench into the “Allen” shaped hole in the appropriate motor and turn the wrench clockwise until the top closes completely. The left motor facing forward will close the top when it is open from the rear of the vehicle. The right motor will close the top when it is open from the front of the vehicle.

Anti-Pinch Protect Feature

The Sky Slider™ will retract automatically if it detects an obstruction while closing. If this occurs, remove the obstruction and use the switch again to close the Sky Slider™.

WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the Sky Slider™ is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the Sky Slider™ before closing.

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, or the Sky Slider™ in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the Sky Slider™ open, adjust the Sky Slider™ opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window.