heater JEEP LIBERTY 2008 KK / 2.G Owners Manual

Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days
and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters
provide the same heat level for both cushion and back.
The driver and front passenger seats are heated.The controls for each heater are located near the bottom
center of the instrument panel. After turning on the
ignition, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat
settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate
the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illumi-
nate for high, one for low, and none for off.
Adjustable Head Restraint
Heated Seat Switches
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123
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Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press
the switch a second time to select low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut off the heating elements.
When high-temperature heating is selected, the heaters
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation after heating is activated. The heat output
then drops to the normal high-temperature level. If
high-level heating is selected, the system will automati-
cally switch to the low level after 30 minutes of continu-
ous operation. At that time, the number of indicator
lights changes from two to one, indicating the change.
Operation on the low setting also turns off automatically
after 30 minutes.
NOTE:Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods. Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold Flat
Feature
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some rear seating room.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(UConnectŸ) (If Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnectŸ)º in
Section 3 of this manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to ªSatellite Radioº in this section.
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESt) (If Equipped)
Refer to separate ªVideo Entertainment System (VESt)
Guide.º
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SALES CODE RER Ð MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM Ð IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit's faceplate.
The RER multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius
Satellite Radio player, Navigation system, CD/DVD
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 237
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
mStarting Procedures.....................277
NAutomatic Transmission................277
NManual Transmission Ð If Equipped.......277
NNormal Starting......................277
NExtreme Cold Weather (Below ±20ÉF Or
±29ÉC).............................278
NIf Engine Fails To Start.................278
NAfter Starting........................280
mEngine Block Heater Ð If Equipped.........280mAutomatic Transmission..................281
NShift Lock Manual Override Ð If Equipped . . . 281
NBrake/Transmission Interlock System.......283
N4±Speed Automatic Transmission..........283
mManual Transmission Ð If Equipped.........288
NClutch Interlocking Ignition System........288
N6-Speed Manual Transmission............289
mFour-Wheel Drive Operation...............292
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For vehicles equipped with Tip Start,turn the ignition
switch to the START position and release it as soon as the
starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run,
and it will disengage automatically when the engine is
running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.
Extreme Cold Weather (below ±20ÉF or ±29ÉC)
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails to Start
WARNING!
²Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
²Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be dan-
gerous if done improperly. Refer to Section 6 of
this manual for proper jump starting procedures
and follow them carefully.
278 STARTING AND OPERATING

CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Ð IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded three-wire extension cord.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
Use the heater when temperatures below 0ÉF (-18ÉC) are
expected to last for several days.
280 STARTING AND OPERATING

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
²On the highways Ð Slow down.
²In city traffic Ð While stopped, put transmission in N
(Neutral), but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor, and
the Fan Control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
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.
384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

1. Wear eye protection and remove all metal jewelry such
as watchbands or bracelets that might make an unin-
tended electrical contact.
2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park
that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without
allowing the vehicles to touch.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-
sion in PARK (or NEUTRAL for manual transmission),
and turn the ignition OFF for both vehicles.
4. Turn OFF the heater, radio and all unnecessary elec-
trical loads.
5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the positive
battery post. Connect the other end of the same cable to
the positive terminal of the booster battery.
6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine ground of
the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you
have a good contact on the engine ground.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (approximate)
3.7 Liter Engine 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
SAE 5W-20, API Certified 5 Qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent. 14 Qts 13 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447
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Electrical Power Outlets................... 169
Electronic Brake Control System............. 314
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 315
Brake Assist System.................... 316
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 317
Electronic Stability Program............... 324
Traction Control System................. 316
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 317
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 147
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........196,324
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 192
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 206
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 385
Jump Starting......................... 390
Overheating.......................... 384
Towing............................. 393
Emission Control System Maintenance......400,452
Engine............................... 398Air Cleaner.......................... 406
Block Heater......................... 280
Break-In Recommendations................ 79
Checking Oil Level..................... 403
Compartment......................... 398
Coolant (Antifreeze).................416,448
Cooling............................. 416
Exhaust Gas Caution..................80,358
Fails to Start.......................... 278
Flooded, Starting...................... 278
Fuel Requirements..................... 355
Jump Starting......................... 390
Oil ...........................403,447,448
Oil Change Interval...............201,209,404
Oil Filler Cap......................... 404
Oil Filter............................ 405
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 405
Oil Selection.......................404,447
Oil Synthetic......................... 405
INDEX 475
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