warning JEEP LIBERTY 2011 KK / 2.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generatehydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• 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.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shiftlever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
• To access the shift lever override,
remove the override cover located on
the PRNDL bezel, next to the shift
lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using
minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning
the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping
when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what
the speed.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’sdoor.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthlyand inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, shouldbe cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent
is recommended.
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–877–426–5337
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who havehearing difficulties, the manufacturer
has installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer, who has access
to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United
States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing
1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian
residents with hearing difficulties that
require assistance can use the special
needs relay service offered by Bell
Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users,
dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a
Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail
owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain one free printed copy of the
Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or
Radio Manuals on your DVD by
calling 1–877–426–5337 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional
printed copies of the Owner's
Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio
Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by
calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa,
Master Card, American Express and
Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call
the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when
ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Air Conditioning...........21,22
Airbag ..................10
AirbagLight ...............55
Alarm,Panic ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....54
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . 9
Audio Jack ...............32
Audio Settings ............29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . 22
Automatic Transmission FluidType ...............68
AxleFluid ................68
Battery Charging System Light .......54
Belts, Seat ................9
BrakeFluid ...............68
Brake System WarningLight .............53
Bulb Replacement ...........77
Calibration, Compass ..........41
Change Oil Indicator ..........55
Charging System Light .........54
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
IndicatorLight) .............54
Child Restraint ..............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ....11
Climate Control ...........21,22
Clock Setting ............30,33
Compass Calibration ..........41
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........68
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....20
CruiseLight ...............20
Customer Assistance ..........78
Defects, Reporting ...........79
Defroster, Rear Window ........21
Defroster,Windshield ..........21
Dimmer Control .............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......18
Disarming, Theft System .........9
Driver Cockpit ..............4
ECO ...................42
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) .............20 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . 52
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ...................54
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
............41,42
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....26
Engine Compartment .............67
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ............54
Oil Selection .............68
Overheating ..............55
Event Data Recorder ..........65
Express Down Windows .........8
Exterior Lights ..............77
Flash-To-Pass ..............18
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ........8,23
Fluid Capacities .............68
Fluids ...................68
FogLights ................18
Folding Front Passenger Seat .....14
Folding Rear Seat ............15
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......46
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........64
Front Heated Seats ...........16
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........55
Specifications .............
68
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..43
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ........55
Hard Disk Drive .............33
Headlights ................18
Dimmer Switch ............18
High Beam ..............18
HeatedSeats ..............16
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ..................18
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................43
Hood Release ..............66
Instrument Cluster ............6
Indicators ................7
INDEX
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Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . 6,52
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 19
Introduction................2
JackLocation ..............56
Jump Starting ..............60
KeyFob ..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 42
Lane Change Assist ..........19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
Liftgate ..................23
Liftgate Flipper Glass ..........23
Liftgate, Power .............23
Lights Engine Temperature Warning ....53
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .....55
Headlights ..............18
Park ..................18
Transmission Warning ........55
TurnSignal ..............19
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Maintenance Record ..........71
Maintenance Schedule .........69
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) .............54
Media Center Radio .....28,29,31,32
Memory Seat ..............13
MOPAR
®Accessories .........80
Navigation ..............34,36
Non-Touch-Screen Radio .......28
Oil Change Indicator ..........55
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ......55
OilPressureLight ............54
Oil, Engine Capacity ................68
Outlet Power .................45
Overheating, Engine ..........55
Panic Alarm ................8 ParkSenseSystem,Rear .......22
Phone (Pairing)
.............38
Phone (Uconnect) ............38
Power Glass Sunroof ............23
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 45
Seats .................13
Steering ................68
PreparationforJacking .........57
Programmable Electronic Features . . 42
Radio Non-Touch-Screen ..........28
Touch-Screen .............31
Radio Operation ...........28,31
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....19
Rear Park Sense System ........22
Rear Seat, Folding ...........15
Recreational Towing ..........50
Remote Starting System .........8
Replacement Bulbs ...........77
Reporting Safety Defects ........79
Restraints, Child ............11
RollOverWarning ............3
Seat Belts .................9
Seats ...................13
Adjustment ..............14
Folding Front Passenger .......14
Heated ................16
Memory ................13
Power .................13
Rear Folding .............15
Seek Button .............29,32
Setting the Clock ..........30,33
Shift Lever Override ...........62
Signals,Turn...............19
SIRIUSTravelLink ...........37
Sky Slider Power Roof .........25
Spare Tire ................57
Spark Plugs ...............68
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....20
Starting Remote .................8
Steering Tilt Column ..............17
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....38
Store Radio Presets .........30,33
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Stuck,Freeing ..............64
Sun Roof.................23
Supplemental Restraint System
-Airbag .................10
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ...................22
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......9
Theft System Arming ...........9
Theft System Disarming .........9
TiltSteeringColumn ..........17
Tires Air Pressure ..............76
Changing ...............58
Flat Changing .............58
Jacking ................58
PressureWarningLight .......52
Touch-Screen Radio ..........31
Tow/Haul.................50
Towing ..................49 24-Hour Towing Assistance .....52
DisabledVehicle ...........63
Recreational .............50
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . 50
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......49TrailerWeight ..............49
Transfer Case
Fluid ..................68
Transmission Fluid ..................68
TurnSignals ...............19
Uconnect™ Phone ...........38
Uconnect™ Voice Command .....40
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............43
USBPort ................34
Voice Command ............40
Warning Lights .............52
Washer Rear ..................19
Washers, Windshield ..........19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ......76
Wind Buffeting .............25
Windows, Express Down ........8
Windshield Washers ..........19
WindshieldWipers ...........19
Wiper,Rear ...............19
INDEX
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WARNING!
Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the
legal minimum. If you are drinking, don