seats JEEP LIBERTY 2004 KJ / 1.G User Guide

NHead Restraints.......................92
NPower Seat Adjuster Ð If Equipped.........93
N65/35 Split Folding Rear Seat..............94
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped..............97
mTo Open And Close The Hood..............97
mLights................................98
NInterior Lights........................98
NFront Map/Reading Lights..............100
NMulti-Function Control Lever.............100
NParking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights..........................101
NHigh Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......101
NPassing Light........................101NTurn Signals.........................101
NLights-On Reminder...................102
NBattery Saver Feature Ð Exterior Lights.....102
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............102
NDaytime Running Lights Ð If Equipped.....102
NLight Bar Ð If Equipped................103
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............104
NWindshield Washers...................105
NMist Feature.........................106
NWindshield Wiper Operation.............106
NIntermittent Wiper System...............107
mTilt Steering Column....................107
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Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance, say9Dial Towing Assis-
tance9or9Call Towing Assistance9. Please refer to the
24-Hour Towing Assistance coverage details in the
DaimlerChrysler Motors Company 24-Hour Towing As-
sistance Program Guide.
SEATS
Front Seat (Manual) Adjustment
Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment
bar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat near
the floor. Position the seat and be sure the latch engages
fully.Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
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This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to
the rear of the power seat switch. Pull up on the lever to
recline the seat.65/35 Split Folding Rear Seat
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still
maintain some rear seating room.
NOTE:Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary
to reposition the front seat to it's mid-track position.
Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold
down easily.
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WARNING!
²It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
²Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
²Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
To fold the 65/35 rear seat, perform the following
steps:
1. Locate the seatback release handle on the outboard top
side of each rear seatback; lift up on the handle, and
rotate the lever forward until the seatback releases. Fold
the seatback completely forward.
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NOTE:When lifting up on the release handle, the
seatback will release easier if you do not pull forward on
the seatback; only lift up on the release handle until the
seatback disengages, then fold the seat forward.
When the seatback is folded completely forward, the
head restraints should be flush against the seat cushion.
To restore the 65/35 rear seat to the upright
position perform the following steps:
Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference
from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback in 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.
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Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
The heated seat switch is located on the outboard side of
the front seats. Pressing this switch to its desired setting
(HI or LO) will activate the respective heating element for
the heated seat.
Once the heated seat switch is activated, depressing it a
second time will de-activate it.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever inside your vehicle located under
the left side of the instrument panel.
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WARNING!
²Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
²The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and
vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-
ing in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
²Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
²Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
²Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
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Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 153
Fuel................................ 157
Odometer........................... 154
Speedometer......................... 151
Tachometer.......................... 151
Gear Ranges........................215,217
General Information...................... 256
Glass Cleaning.......................... 318
Glove Compartment...................... 135
Hands-Free Phone........................ 78
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 272
Head Restraints.......................... 92
Head Rests............................. 92
Headlights............................ 101
High Beam........................... 151
Lights On Reminder.................... 102
Passing............................. 101Switch.............................. 101
Heated Mirrors.......................... 78
Heated Seats............................ 97
Heater............................... 198
Heater, Engine Block..................... 212
Holder, Cup........................... 136
Homelink Transmitter.................... 125
Hood Release........................... 97
Hoses................................ 307
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 313
Identifying Your Engine................285,286
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System........................ 297
Illuminated Entry........................ 17
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 249
Information Center, Vehicle................. 112
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
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Mirrors.............................. 77
Outlet.............................. 133
Seats................................ 93
Steering............................. 300
Sunroof............................. 130
Windows............................. 32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 45
Preparation for Jacking.................... 276
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features............ 115
Programming Transmitters.................. 26
Radial Ply Tires......................... 251
Radio........................160,167,174,183
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 158
Radio Operation................160,167,174,198
Radio, Satellite.......................... 190
Rear Axle..........................231,315Rear Swing Gate......................... 29
Rear Window Defroster................... 204
Rear Window Features.................... 203
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 203
Rearview Mirrors........................ 75
Reclining Front Seats...................... 91
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 327
Recreational Towing...................... 267
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 267
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 269
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 260
Refrigerant............................ 300
Reminder, Lights On..................... 102
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 23
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 194
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 289
INDEX 369
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Replacement Tires....................... 252
Reporting Safety Defects................... 353
Restraint, Head.......................... 92
Restraints, Child......................... 58
Restraints, Infant......................... 59
Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 137
Roof Rack............................. 142
Rotation, Tires.......................256,258
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 353
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 68
Safety Information, Tire................... 239
Safety Tips............................. 68
Satellite Radio.......................... 190
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 193
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 330Seat Belt Reminder....................... 44
Seat Belts
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 40
And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint.......................58,65
Extender............................. 45
Inspection............................ 69
Maintenance.......................... 319
Operating Instructions................... 36
Pretensioners.......................... 43
Reminder............................ 157
Seats................................. 90
Adjustment........................... 90
Cleaning............................ 318
Head Restraints........................ 92
Heated.............................. 97
Power............................... 93
Rear Folding.......................... 94
Reclining............................. 91
370 INDEX