headlights JEEP LIBERTY 2006 KJ / 1.G Owners Manual

Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is the Panasonic
CR2032 or equivalent.
1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar
object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
material during removal. 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
3. Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves
together and test transmitter operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, swing gate,
swing gate flip-up window, and ignition for unautho-
rized operation. When the alarm is activated, the system
provides both audible and visual signals. The horn,
headlights, and tail lights will sound/flash repeatedly for
three minutes. If disturbance is still present (driver’s
door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three
minutes, the headlights and tail lights will flash for an
additional 15 minutes.
Separating Transmitter
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▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline ..........107
▫ Head Restraints ......................108
▫ Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ........109
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............110
▫ 65/35 Split Folding Rear Seat .............111

To Open And Close The Hood .............114

Lights ...............................115
▫ Interior Lights .......................115
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............116
▫ Multi-Function Control Lever .............116
▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights ..........................116
▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .......117 ▫
Passing Light ........................117
▫ Turn Signals .........................117
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................118
▫ Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights .....118
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............118
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....118
▫ Light Bar — If Equipped ................119

Windshield Wipers And Washers ............121
▫ Windshield Washers ...................122
▫ Mist Feature .........................123
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............123
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............123

Tilt Steering Column ....................124
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secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead lights will come on when a door is opened,
and when the rotating ring on the multi-function control
lever is in a position other than OFF. They may also be
turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch
on the multi-function control lever fully upward or by
pressing the “Unlock” button on the keyfob. The overhead lights will automatically turn off in about 8
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
Rear Cargo Light (If Equipped)
The rear cargo light includes an independent “On/Off”
switch, which when “off” will not allow the illumination
of any interior lighting when the rear swing gate or
flipper glass is opened. All other methods of turning the
interior lighting on/off will function normally regardless
of the rear cargo light switch position.
Dimmer Control
With the park lights or headlights on, rotating the control
for the dimmer switch on the multi-function control lever
upward will increase the brightness of the instrument
panel lights. Rotating the control completely upward
turns on the dome light.
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Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain components (odometer, radio, etc.) can be illumi-
nated at full brightness during the daytime. This can be
helpful when driving with your headlights on during the
daytime such as in a parade or a funeral procession. To
activate this feature, rotate the multi-function control
lever one detent lower than the dome light.
Front Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each
light can be turned on by pressing the recessed area of the
lens. To turn these lights off, press the recessed area of the
lens a second time.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the park lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.
Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and
Headlights
Turn the end cap of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking lights and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multi-function control
lever up or down.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multi-function control lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the multi-
function control lever a second time to switch the head-
lights to LOW beam. The “High Beam Indicator Light”
will illuminate when the high beams are on.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward
the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn
on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
The “High Beam Indicator Light” will illuminate when
the high beams are on.
Turn Signals
Move the multi-function control lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light flashes at a very fast rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective.
NOTE: A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 2 miles (3.2 km).
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Lights-On Reminder
A chime will sound if the driver’s door is left open, and
the headlights or parking lights are left on.
Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights
If the park lights, headlights, fog lights, or high beams are
left on when the ignition switch is in the OFF position,
the battery saver feature will automatically turn off the
exterior lights after eight minutes. Normal operation will
resume when the ignition is turned ON or when the
switch is turned to another position.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is in the multi-function
control lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the park or low beam headlights and pull out
the end of the lever. The “Fog Light Indicator Light” will
illuminate when the fog lights are on.
NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the park
lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the
engine has started. They will turn off when the vehicle is
turned off, when the headlights are switched on, or when
the parking brake is set.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Tachometer
Indicates the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute
for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up
on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
turn signals, when using the multi-function control
lever. A chime will sound if the turn signals are left on
continuously for 2 miles (3 km) until they are deacti-
vated.
3. High Beam Indicator Light This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the multi-function control lever to-
wards the steering wheel to switch the headlights from
high to low beam. 4. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
5. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Lights Bulb Type
A/C Heater .................... NotSer viceable
Ashtray Receiver Light .................... 161
Climate Control (Manual A/C) ................ 74
Front Reading ........................... 192
Rear Cargo Light ....................... 214–2
Lighted Vanity Mirror * .............. P/N 6501966
Underpanel Courtesy Lights ................. 906
Instrument Cluster (General Illumination) ....... 103
Telltale/Hazard Light ...................... 74
* Available only from authorized dealers.
Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Backup Lights .................... 3157 P27/7W
Center High-Mounted Stoplight .........921/W16W
Fog Lights (Sport/Limited Only) .............9145
Fog Lights (Renegade) ..................... H3 Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Front Park/Turn Lights
.............3157 P27/7W
Front Side Marker ........................ 168
Headlights .......................... 9007QL
Rear License Plate Light .................... 168
Rear Stop/Tail Lights ...............3157 P27/7W
Rear Turn Signal Lights (2) .........3757 APY27/7W
NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Head Light
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp unit in the engine com-
partment to access the headlamp bulb lock ring.
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Octane Rating........................ 276
Requirements ................... 276,280,362
Tank Capacity ........................ 362
Fuel System Caution ................... 278,282
Fuses ................................ 349
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ........... 145
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............281,316
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 276
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 277
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 277
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 176
Fuel ................................ 179
Odometer ........................... 176
Speedometer ......................... 173
Tachometer .......................... 173
Gear Ranges ........................ 226,228
General Information ...................... 274 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 348
Glow Plug Light ........................ 181
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 283
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 283
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 300
Head Restraints ......................... 108
Head Rests ............................ 108
Headlights ............................ 116
Bulb Replacement ...................... 356
High Beam ........................... 173
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
Passing ............................. 117
Replacing ............................ 356
Switch .............................. 116
Heated Mirrors .......................... 82
Heated Seats ........................... 110
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 223
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Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 173
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....65,66
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 276
Life of Tires ............................ 266
Light Bar ........................... 1 19,359
Lights ............................. 1 15,356
Airbag ............................ 61,179
Anti-Lock ........................... 175
Back-Up ............................. 360
Battery Saver ......................... 118
Brake Assist Warning ................. 132,182
Brake Warning ........................ 178
Bulb Replacement ...................... 356
Cargo ............................ 1 15,157
Center Mounted Stop ................... 361
Cruise .............................. 177
Daytime Running ...................... 118 Dimmer Switch, Headlight
............. 115,117
Dome .............................. 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 129,182
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 180
Fog ............................. 1 18,358
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 174
Fuses ............................... 349
Glow Plug Light ....................... 181
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 300
Headlight Switch ...................... 116
Headlights ........................ 1 16,356
Headlights On Reminder ................. 118
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 116
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
Instrument Cluster ..................... 116
Intensity Control ....................... 115
Interior ............................. 115
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
Low Fuel ............................ 179
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