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Jeep Liberty User Manual
Summary of Liberty
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User guide 2011 liberty.
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...
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Introduction/welcome welcome from chrysler group llc . . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 theft alarm...
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Welcome from chrysler group llc congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristics ...
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Rollover warning warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accel...
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Driver cockpit controls at a glance 4.
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Controls at a glance 5.
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Instrument cluster warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light** - oil pressure warning light** - anti-lock brake (abs) light** - airbag warning light** - electronic throttle control (etc) light - tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) light - engine temperature warning light - t...
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Indicators - turn signal indicators - high beam indicator - front fog light indicator - vehicle security indicator* - tow/haul indicator - electronic stability control (esc) off indicator - cruise indicator - 4wd indicator - 4wd low indicator - hill descent control indicator odometer messages eco - ...
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Key fob locking and unlocking the doors/liftgate • press the lock button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and the liftgate. • all doors can be programmed to unlock on the f...
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• with remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key is placed in the on/run position. • the vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts. Warning! • do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contai...
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Warning! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Suppl...
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Child restraints • children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. • every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require th...
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• tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts • to install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child re...
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Front seats power seats • the power seat switch, located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor, controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment. Recliner • lean forward slightly, lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired posi...
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Manual seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position. Lumbar support • rotate the lumbar lever, located on the inboard side of the seat, downward to increase and upward to decrease the desired amoun...
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Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path. Warning! • adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden...
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Warning! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. Heated seats front heated seats • the...
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Tilt steering column • the tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • with one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. • pull upward on the lever to lock the column fi...
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Turn signal/lights lever headlights/parking lights • rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second detent for headlights and the third detent for auto. • when set to auto, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels. Instrum...
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Turn signals/lane change assist • tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. Wiper/washer lever front wipers intermittent, low and high operation • rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five inter...
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Speed control • the speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise on/off • push the on/off switch to activate the speed control. • the cruise symbol will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off switch a second time to turn the system...
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Warning! (continued) • electronic speed control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use electronic speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that ar...
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Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation • turn the mode and blower controls to the auto position. • select the desired temperature by rotating the temperature control. • the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air conditioning (a/c) • if the air conditioning butt...
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Liftgate flipper glass • the liftgate flipper glass is unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on the window switch located on the liftgate. Note: if a malfunction to the liftgate latch should occur, an emergency liftgate latch release, located on the inside of the...
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Venting sunroof • press and release the "vent" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “express vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During express vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch protection feature • this feature...
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Sky slider ® roof • press and release the top auto button, located in the center of the headliner, to automatically open the sky slider ® from the front. • press and quickly release the bottom auto button to automatically open the sky slider ® from the rear. • press the center button to automaticall...
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Your vehicle's sound system electronics 26.
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Electronics 27.
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Non-touch-screen radios media center 130 (sales code res) media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res + rsc) electronics 28.
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Media center 230 (sales code req) note: your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect™ voice command and uconnect™ phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on ...
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Audio jack • the audio jack allows a portable device, such as an mp3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • pressing the aux button will change the mo...
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Touch-screen radios media center 730n cd/dvd/hdd/nav (sales code rer) media center 730n cd/dvd/hdd/nav (sales code rhr) electronics 31.
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Media center 430/430n cd/dvd/hdd (sales code rbz/rhb) note: your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect™ voice command and uconnect™ phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, ...
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• the functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Clock setting • turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • touch the user clock soft-key (navigation radio only). • to adjust ...
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Copy pictures to the hard-drive • insert either a cd or a usb device containing your pictures in jpeg format into the usb port on the radio face. • touch the my files soft-key, then go to the manage my files screen. • touch the my pictures soft-key to get an overview of the currently stored images. ...
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Map • press the nav hard-key to access the navigation main menu. • touch the map soft-key to display a map of your current position. New destination • press the nav hard-key to access the navigation main menu. • touch the new destination soft-key to program a destination, then select the destination...
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• to add or delete destinations from your local address book stored on the radio, press the menu hard key, then touch my files, next touch address book, and last touch default folder (or any added folder). • to route to a destination that is saved in your local address book, press the menu hard key,...
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• touch the where to? Soft-key, then touch favorites . • touch the location you want to edit. • next, touch press for more . • touch edit . • follow the on-screen steps for editing the home location. Go home • touch the nav soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen, to access the navig...
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Steering wheel audio controls • the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right switch • press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • press the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sat. Left switch • press the switch up or ...
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• (after the beep), say “phone pairing”. • (after the beep), say “pair a phone”. • follow the audible prompts. • you will be asked to enter a four-digit personal identification number (pin), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit pin. You will not nee...
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Note: to access the tutorial, press the uconnect™ hard-key. After the beep, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (touch-screen radio) to cancel the tutorial. Warning! • any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone ...
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Note: to access the tutorial, press the voice command button . After the beep, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (touch-screen radio) to cancel the tutorial. Bluetooth ® streaming audio • if equipped with uconnect™ voice command, your bluetooth-equipped ipod ® devices, c...
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Eco • the eco message will appear in your odometer whenever you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. • this feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. Programmable features electroni...
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Auto unlock doors on exit • to have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • enter your vehicle and close all the doors. • cycle the ignition switch between lock and on and then back to lock four times, ending up in the lock position (do not start the engine). • press the power doo...
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• park your vehicle outside of the garage and turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. • place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the homelink ® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. • simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen homelink ® button and the han...
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Warning! (continued) • do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains carbon monoxide (co) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely inj...
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Four-wheel drive operation command-trac ii ® transfer case • the command-tracii ® transfer case provides four positions: • two-wheel drive (2wd) high range • four-wheel drive (4wd lock) high range • four-wheel drive (4wd low) low range • neutral (n) 2wd to 4wd lock • move transfer case lever to the ...
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• when operating in 4wd low, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 4wd lock position at a given road speed. Take care not to over-speed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). • use the transfer case neutral position for recreational towing only. 2wd to 4wd auto • move tra...
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Cargo area features cargo load floor • the cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floor has a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside of the storage bin cover also contains a plastic-lined tray. The cover can be installed with either si...
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Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ra tings) engine/t ransmission model fr ontal ar ea max. Gtw (gr oss t railer wt.) t ongue wt. (see note) 3.7l/automatic 4x2 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.7l/automatic 4x4 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 k...
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Tow/haul mode • when driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs, press the tow/haul button. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating i...
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Towing – four-wheel drive models • depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition switch to on/run with the engine shut off. • shift the transmission into neutral. • shift the transfer case into neutral by holding down the neutral pin switch for four seconds until the led starts to blink. The led wil...
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24-hour towing assistance • dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian residents. • provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. • briefly describe the nature of the probl...
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• when the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tpms from functi...
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- malfunction indicator light (mil) • certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the mil after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive no...
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• if the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or e...
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Note: there are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: • if your air conditioner (a/c) is on, turn it off. The a/c system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the a/c off can help remove this heat. • you can also turn the temperature control to maximum he...
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Spare tire stowage • to remove the spare tire, remove the jack-handle components from the storage bin in the left rear trim panel and assemble them. • lower the spare tire by turning the winch drive nut, located in the rear cargo area inside the vehicle, counterclockwise with the jack-handle assembl...
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Jacking and tire changing instructions • remove the spare tire, jack and tools from the stored location. • loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. • assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle dr...
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Warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall o...
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Jump-starting • if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. No...
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• connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. • connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection system. • start...
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Warning! (continued) • batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. • do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal in...
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Towing a disabled vehicle t owing condition wheels off the gr ound 2wd models 4wd models flat t ow none if transmission is operable: • t ransmission in neutral • 30 mph max speed (48 km/h) • 15 miles (24 km) max distance see instructions in “recr eational t owing” under “starting and operating” • t ...
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Freeing a stuck vehicle • if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between reverse and drive. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to...
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Event data recorder (edr) • this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems pe...
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Opening the hood • pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. • insert the support rod into the slot on ...
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Engine comp ar tment 3.7l engine maintaining your vehicle 67.
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Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant 3.7l mopar ® antifreeze/ coolant five year/100,000 mile formula hoat (hybrid organic additive technology) or equivalent. 14 quarts (13.3 liters) includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to max level...
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Maintenance char t miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 or kilometers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 change the engine oil ...
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Miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 or kilometers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 replace the spark plugs (3.7l engine). X ...
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Maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or 12 months 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months 32,000 miles (52,000 km) or 24 months 40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 36 months 56,0...
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Fuses maintaining your vehicle 72.
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Integrated power module (fuses) • the integrated power module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description j1 – – j2 30 amp pink transfer case module j3 – – j4 25 amp natural driver doo...
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Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description m11 10 amp red (ignition off draw) iod-hvac/atc, mw sensr, underhood lamp (uh lmp) m12 30 amp green amplifier (amp) m13 20 amp yellow ignition off draw— cabin compartment node (iod-ccn), wireless control module (wcm), siren, clock module (clk mod), multifu...
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Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description m28 10 amp red next generation controller (ngc), transmission feed (trans feed), j1962 m29 10 amp red occupant classification module (ocm) m30 15 amp blue rear wiper module (rr wiper mod), power folding mirror (pwr fold mir) m31 20 amp yellow back-up lamps...
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Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door o...
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Exterior bulbs light bulbs – exterior bulb number backup, tail, stop 3157k rear turn signal lamp 3757k center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) led (*) fog lamp – if equipped h10 9145 front park/turn signal 3757ak front side marker 168 headlamp 9008 h13 license lamp 168 * chmsl is not serviceable. It i...
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Chrysler group llc customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1–877–426–5337 chrysler canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1–800–465–2001 (english) phone: 1–800–387–9983 (french) assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers w...
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Note: • the owner's manual and user guide electronic files are also available on the chrysler, jeep, ram truck and dodge websites. • click on the "for owners" tab, select "owner/service manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop-down lists. Reporting safety defects in th...
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Authentic accessories by mopar ® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic jeep accessories by mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your jeep liberty. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or ext...
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Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 21,22 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 airbag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . . . 54 arming theft system (security alarm) . 9 audio jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Instrument cluster warning lights . 6,52 intermittent wipers (delay wipers) . . 19 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 jack location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 key fob programmable features . . ...
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Stuck, freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 sun roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 supplemental restraint system - airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 temperature control, automatic (atc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 theft alarm (security alarm) . . . . . . . 9 theft sys...
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Driving and alcohol: drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use publ...
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Jeep.Com 11kk74-926-aa liberty sixth edition user guide this guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions...