manual transmission JEEP LIBERTY 2010 KK / 2.G User Guide

the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift
lever in the PARK position.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
•It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK
or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward
or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle
and hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
REVERSE
This range is for moving the vehicle rearward. Use this
range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL
This range is used when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine
may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you
must leave the vehicle.
NOTE:Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational Tow-
ing” in Section 5 and “Towing a Disabled Vehicle” in
Section 6 of this manual.
DRIVE
This range is used for most city and highway driving.
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WARNING!
•If you use a trailer brake controller with your
trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there may
not be enough brake pressure to hold both the
vehicle and the trailer on a hill when the brake
pedal is released. In order to avoid rolling down
an incline while resuming acceleration, manually
activate the trailer brake or apply more vehicle
brake pressure prior to releasing the brake pedal.
•HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle.
Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
•Failure to follow these warnings can result in an
accident or serious personal injury.
Disabling and Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Hill Start Assist,” under
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 of this manual.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
NOTE:You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within
90 seconds.
1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing
straight forward).
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Apply the parking brake.
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CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and they can
damage the winch.When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
4. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position.
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire6
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5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.(Continued)
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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 electrical
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.WARNING!
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result
in personal injury
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before attempting a
jump-start.6
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Loading Vehicle......................... 380
Tires ............................... 348
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 30
Child Protection ........................ 32
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 363
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 79,80
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Luggage Carrier ......................... 201
Lumbar Support ........................ 134
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 428
Maintenance, General ..................... 423
Maintenance Procedures ................... 423
Maintenance Schedule .................... 470 Maintenance, Sunroof
..................... 182
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ....................... 210,421
Manual, Service ......................... 495
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ..................... 467
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 462
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 441
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 142
Memory Seat ........................... 142
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 142
Methanol ............................. 374
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 227
Mirrors ................................ 94
Automatic Dimming ..................... 94
Electric Powered ....................... 96
Electric Remote ........................ 96
Heated .............................. 97
Outside .............................. 95
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INDEX 511

Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 491
Service Contract ......................... 493
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 210
Service Manuals ........................ 495
Setting the Clock ................ 237,251,254,263
Settings, Personal ........................ 231
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 303
Shifting Automatic Transmission ................. 305
Transfer Case ................. 309,312,315,318
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42
Side View Mirror Adjustment ................ 95
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 292
Signals, Turn ................. 88,152,211,462,464
Sky Slider Power Roof .................183,446Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
................. 360
Spare Tire .......................... 355,406
Spark Plugs ............................ 466
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 466
Oil .............................. 425,466
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 160
Speedometer ........................... 211
Starting ............................. 26,299
Cold Weather ......................... 300
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 412
Engine Block Heater .................... 301
Engine Fails to Start .................... 300
Remote .............................. 26
Starting and Operating .................... 299
Starting Procedures ...................... 299
Steering Power ........................... 325,327
Tilt Column .......................... 159
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