warning JEEP LIBERTY 2008 KK / 2.G Manual PDF

NOTE:As the coolant temperature gauge approaches
9H,9this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will
sound. Further overheating will cause the temperature
gauge to pass9H.9In this case, the indicator will flash
continuously and a continuous chime will sound, until
the engine is allowed to cool.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads ªH,º
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the ªH,º and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap
paragraph.
23. Coolant Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indicates
that the cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The
gauge pointer will likely indicate a high temperature
when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in
heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the pointer rises
to the ªHº mark, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
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the air conditioner is on, turn it off. Also, shift the
transmission into ªNº (Neutral) and idle the vehicle. If
the needle remains on the ªHº mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service. (See page 384 for more
information.)
NOTE:The gauge pointer will remain near its last
reading when the engine is turned off. It will return to a
true reading when the engine is restarted.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en-
gine running, as you would not be able to react to the
temperature indicator if the engine overheats.24. Transmission Temperature Warning Light Ð If
Equipped
This light indicates that the transmission fluid
temperature is running hot. This may occur
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
light turns on, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into ªNº (Neutral)
and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns
off.
25. Trip Odometer Button
Changing the Display
Press and release this button once to change the display
from odometer to ªTrip A.º Press and release it again to
change the display from ªTrip Aº to ªTrip B.º On vehicles
equipped with a Base Cluster, press and release it once
again to display the outside temperature. On vehicles
equipped with a Mid Line Cluster, press and release it
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once again to display the outside temperature and com-
pass heading in the screen below the speedometer. Refer
to ªVacuum Fluorescent Displayº for details
Resetting the Trip Odometer
Display the trip mileage that you want to reset, ªTrip Aº
or ªTrip B.º Then push and hold the button (approxi-
mately 2 seconds) until the display resets to 0. The
odometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odom-
eter.
26. 4WD Indicator Light Ð Vehicles Equipped with
Selec-TractII
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the full-time four-wheel drive auto mode. In
this mode, the system operates with a normal
torque split of 42% front axle and 58% rear axle.
It can redirect up to 100% of torque to the front or rear
axle, if necessary.(See page 292 for more information.)27. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip
mileage. Refer to ªTrip Odometer Buttonº for additional
information.
NOTE:U.S. federal regulations require upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify the mileage the
vehicle has been driven. Therefore, if the odometer
reading is changed because of repair or replacement, be
sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the
service so that the correct mileage can be determined.
Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as
ªdoorº (for door ajar), ªgATEº (for liftgate ajar), ªgLASSº
(for flip-up glass ajar), ªgASCAPº (for fuel cap fault), or
ªCHANgE OILº will display in the odometer.
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NOTE:If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
then most warnings will display in the EVIC. (See page
206 for more information.)
Fuel Cap Fault Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, the
words ªgASCAPº will display in the odometer. If this
occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
odometer reset button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
(See page 399 for more information.)Change Oil Message (Base & Mid Line Clusters Only)
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The ªCHANgE OILº message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce-
dure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
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2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
28. Cruise Indicator Light Ð If Equipped
This indicator lights when the electronic speed
control system is turned on. (See page 147 for
more information.)
29. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows automatic transmission
gear selection. (See page 281 for more information.)
30. Seat Belt Reminder Light
This light will turn on for several seconds after the
ignition is turned ON as a reminder to ªbuckleup.º This light will remain on as long as the seat belt
remains unbuckled. (See page 48 for more information.)
31. Brake System Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the light turns on, it may indi-
cate that the parking brake is applied, that the
brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the
anti-lock brake system (if equipped).
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
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NOTE:The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which can change fluid level con-
ditions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
sary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will
take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an
accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the LOCK or ACC
position to the ON position. The light should turn on for
approximately two seconds. The light should then turn
off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not turn on, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer. (See page 310 for more
information.)
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:This light only shows that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
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32. Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light Ð If
Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for approximately
16 seconds when the vehicle security system is
arming and then flash slowly when the system
is armed. The light will also turn on for about
three seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. (See
page 18 for more information.)
33. Airbag Warning Light
This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer. (See page 57 for more information.)34. Vacuum Fluorescent Display (Mid Line & Premium
Clusters Only)
On vehicles equipped with a Premium Cluster, this
display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist.
(See page 206 for more information.)
On vehicles equipped with a Mid Line Cluster, this
display shows the compass heading (N, S, E, W, NE, NW,
SE, and SW) and the outside temperature.
Setting Compass Variance (Mid Line Cluster Only)
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
North and Geographic North. In some areas of the
country, the difference between magnetic and geographic
North is great enough to cause the compass to give false
readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set
using the following procedure:
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NOTE:The factory default zone is 8. During program-
ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to
zone 1.
Calibrating the Compass (Mid Line Cluster Only)
If the compass appears erratic, inaccurate, or abnormal,
you may wish to calibrate it. However, prior to calibrat-
ing the compass, make sure the proper Compass Variance
value is selected.
NOTE:The vehicle speed must be at 0 mph (0 km/h)
(manual transmission) or the gear selector lever in ªPº
(Park) (auto transmission) to enter the calibration mode.
To calibrate the compass, first, start the engine. Next,
press and hold the trip odometer button until the current
variance zone number displays (approximately ten sec-
onds). Then, press and hold the button again until the
direction displays with the ªCALº indicator on continu-
ously (approximately ten seconds). Finally, drive thevehicle in one or more complete circles, at speeds under
5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from power lines and
large metallic objects, until the ªCALº indicator turns off.
The compass will now function normally.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display. It is located at the
bottom of the speedometer in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons
(described in this section) are also equipped with the
EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following:
²System Status
²Vehicle information warning message displays
²Tire Pressure Monitor System (If Equipped)
²Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages:
²Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
²Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
²Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
²Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
²Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
²RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
²Memory #1/#2 Profile Set
²Memory #1/#2 Profile Recall
²Memory System Disabled ± Vehicle Not in Park (with
a single chime) Ð automatic transmission
²Memory System Disabled ± Vehicle in Motion (with a
single chime) Ð manual transmission
²Memory System Disabled ± Seat Belt Buckled (with a
single chime)
²Personal Settings Not Available ± Vehicle Not in Park
Ð automatic transmission
²Personal Settings Not Available ± Vehicle in Motion Ð
manual transmission
²Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph)
²Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph)
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NMP1522 Command-TractTransfer Case Ð
If Equipped.........................292
NMP3022 Selec-Trac IItTransfer Case Ð
If Equipped.........................298
mOn-Road Driving Tips...................303
mOff-Road Driving Tips...................304
NWhen To Use 4WD Low Range...........304
NDriving Through Water.................304
NDriving In Snow, Mud And Sand..........305
NHill Climbing........................306
NTraction Downhill.....................307
NAfter Driving Off-Road.................307
mParking Brake.........................308
mAnti-Lock Brake System..................310mPower Steering........................313
mElectronic Brake Control System............314
NABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............315
NTCS (Traction Control System)............316
NBAS (Brake Assist System)...............316
NERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)..........317
NTSC (Trailer Sway Control) ± If Equipped....318
NHSA (Hill Start Assist)..................319
NHDC (Hill Descent Control) ± If Equipped . . . 322
NESP (Electronic Stability Program).........324
NESP/BAS Warning Light & ESP/TCS
Indicator Light.......................328
mTire Safety Information...................329
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