light JEEP LIBERTY 2004 Owners Manual

Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won't have the airbags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not
come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, have the airbag system
checked right away.

Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the front passenger seat
belt retractor assembly, replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant
Classification System serviced as well.
Enhanced Accident Response System (E.A.R.S.)
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, the interior lights will turn on
and the power door locks (if equipped) will unlock 10
seconds after airbag deployment.
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Airbag Warning Light
You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate
for your protection in an impact. The airbag system is
designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following
occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system
promptly:
²Does not come on during the 6 to 8 seconds after the
ignition switch is first turned on.
²Remains on after the 6 to 8 second interval.
²Comes on for any period of time while driving.
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time Ð babies and children, too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-
led 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.
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The auxiliary lights mounted on the off road light
bar should be illuminated during(OFF-ROAD USE
ONLY.(Having them illuminated on public streets,
highways, roads, etc. may be illegal in your state.
Your state may also require auxiliary lights be cov-
ered when operating your vehicle on the public
streets, highways, roads, etc. Further, illuminating
these lights with the supplied covers installed could
cause permanent damage to the light bar. Before
using these auxiliary lights, contact your State Au-
thorities for proper operation and use of these lights.

Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
²Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
²Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
²After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle's battery.

Driving a vehicle with the BRAKE warning light on
is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per-
formance or vehicle stability during braking may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or
will make your vehicle harder to control. You could
have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately.

EXAMPLE:
Size Designation:
P= Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards
(....blank....(= Passenger car tire based on European design standards
LT= Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T= Temporary Spare tire
31= Overall Diameter in Inches (in)
215= Section Width in Milimeters (mm)
65= Aspect Ratio in Percent (%)
ÐRatio of section height to section width of tire.
10.5= Section Width in Inches (in)
R= Construction Code
Ð9R9means Radial Construction.
Ð9D9means Diagonal or Bias Construction.
15= Rim Diameter in Inches (in)
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If the ªMalfunction Indicator Lightº is flashing,
immediate service is required. See ªOnboard Diag-
nostic Systemº in Section 7 of this manual.
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not ªtop
offº the fuel tank after filling.

Cavity Fuse Description
10 Spare
11 15 Amp Blue Flasher
12 15 Amp Blue Stop Lights
13 10 Amp Red Body Control Module/
CMTC/Cluster/Pass. Airbag
On,Off Indicator, Auto Day-
light Mirror/Light Bar
Switch (Renegade Only)
14 10 Amp Red PDC Fuel Pump/AC Clutch,
Starter Relay/Engine
Controller/Transmission
Controller (Diesel Only)
15 Spare
16 20 Amp Yel-
lowPower Outlet (Rear)
17 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper
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Cavity Fuse Description
29 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors/Rear Win-
dow Defroster Indicator
30 15 Amp Blue Heated Seat Module
31 Spare
32 10 Amp Red Wiper Switch/Front and
Rear Wipers
33 10 Amp Red SKIM Module/Data Link
Connector
34 15 Amp Blue Body Control Module/
Cluster/Interior Lights,
Hands Free Module/Radio/
CMTC/ITM Module & Siren
(Export Only)
35 Spare
36 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module/
Occupation Classification
Module (Right Front Seat)
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