open hood JEEP LIBERTY 2007 KJ / 1.G Owners Manual

▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline..........109
▫6–Way Driver’s Power Seat With
Manual Recliner......................110
▫Head Restraints......................111
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............112
▫65/35 Split Folding Rear Seat.............113

To Open And Close The Hood.............115

Lights...............................117
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............117
▫Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights.....117
▫Headlights And Parking Lights...........117
▫Instrument Panel And Interior Lights.......118
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....118▫Lights-On Reminder...................118
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............118
▫Turn Signals.........................119
▫High Beam Switch....................119
▫Passing Light........................119
▫Interior Lights.......................119
▫Front Map/Reading Lights..............120

Windshield Wipers And Washers............120
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............121
▫Windshield Washers...................121

Tilt Steering Column....................122

Electronic Speed Control..................123
▫ToActivate ..........................123
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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. The seat release handle will be flush
with the seatback when the seat is fully latched.
NOTE:If the rear seatback is not fully latched, the
center shoulder belt will not be able to be extended for
use. If you cannot extend the center shoulder belt, please
make sure your seatback is fully latched.
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.
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.
Hood Release Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115
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Then, reach under the hood and slide the safety latch to
the right and lift the hood.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12
inches (30 cm) and then push hood closed. This shouldsecure 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.
Underhood Safety Latch
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot antifreeze/
coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check antifreeze/coolant protection every 12 months
(before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable).
If antifreeze/coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
antifreeze/coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser
(if equipped) or radiator for any accumulation of bugs,
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333
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Exterior Lights Bulb Type
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.3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
unit housing.
4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
housing counter-clockwise to unlock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean
the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Fuses................................ 353
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 143
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............277,279,317
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 273
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 274
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 274
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 169
Fuel................................ 173
Odometer........................... 170
Speedometer......................... 166
Tachometer.......................... 166
Gear Ranges........................218,221
General Information...................... 272
Glass Cleaning.......................... 351
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 283
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 282
GVWR ............................... 280Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 85
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 302
Head Restraints......................... 111
Head Rests............................ 111
Headlights............................ 117
Bulb Replacement...................... 362
Cleaning............................ 351
High Beam........................... 166
Passing............................. 119
Replacing............................ 362
Heated Mirrors.......................... 84
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater, Engine Block..................... 215
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 286
Holder,Cup ........................... 152
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 143
Hood Release.......................... 115
Hoses................................ 338
406 INDEX

Towing ............................282,311
Disabled Vehicle....................... 311
Guide .............................. 287
Recreational.......................... 296
Weight .............................. 287
Trac-Lok Rear Axle...................... 234
Traction Control......................... 127
Traction Control Light.................... 175
TrailerTowing .......................... 282
Cooling System Tips.................... 296
Hitches............................. 286
Minimum Requirements................. 290
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 289
Wiring .............................. 293
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 287
TrailerWeight .......................... 287
Transfer Case........................226,343
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation.............. 226
Maintenance.......................... 343Transmission
Automatic........................221,345
Maintenance.......................344,345
Manual............................. 216
Shifting ............................. 220
Warning Light........................ 171
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 143
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transporting Pets........................ 73
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 257
Trip Odometer.......................... 170
Turn Signals................... 119,166,363,365
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 85
Underhood Fuses........................ 356
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 397
416 INDEX