key JEEP LIBERTY 2012 KK / 2.G Workshop Manual

Vehicles With Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor
the pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the “TPMS Telltale
Light” will remain on and a chime will sound. In
addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a
flashing pressure value.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYS-
TEM” message for five seconds and then display dashes
(- -) in place of the pressure value.4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound, the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will
display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message for five
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
“TPMS Telltale Light” will turn off and the graphic in the
EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes
(- -), as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure
warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
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Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels
areOFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a
tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow
this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake. Place the transmission in
PARK.
4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow-
ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. Flat towing (with all four wheels on the ground) is
allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed.
Towing
with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft
is connected will result in severe transmission damage.
WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even
if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause
serious injury or death.
The parking brake mustbe firmly engaged and the
wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installa-
tion. The parking brake must remainengaged unless the
vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow
vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See
your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal
and reinstallation procedures, including flange
orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.
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6. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object,
press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N)
button (located above the selector switch) for four sec-
onds, until the light behind the NEUTRAL (N) symbol
starts to blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will
stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL
(N) is complete.7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light
comes on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure
that there is no vehicle movement.
11. Turn OFF the engine.
12. Firmly apply the parking brake.
13. Shift the transmission into PARK and remove the
ignition key.
Neutral Switch
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 434
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 434
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 435
▫ Jack Location ....................... 436
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 436
▫ Spare Tire Removal ................... 437
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 438
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 439
▫ Road Tire Installation ................. 443 
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 444
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 444
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 446
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 448
 Shift Lever Override ................... 449
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 450
▫ Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob ..... 452
▫ Two-Wheel Drive Models .............. 452
▫ Four-Wheel Drive Models .............. 454
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If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position,
not in the LOCK/OFF position.
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) and the
distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion. Tighten the gas cap until aclickingsound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-
ened.
Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
If the problem persists, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged
cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system
will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the
MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459

Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 159
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........236,243
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 305
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 322
Special Additives ..................... 481
Automatic Transmission .............324,480,482
Adding Fluid .................... 482,504
Fluid and Filter Changes ............480,482
Fluid Change ....................... 482
Fluid Level Check .................... 481
Fluid Type ...................... 480,504
Gear Ranges ........................ 324
Special Additives ..................... 481
Torque Converter .................... 332
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 202
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 202
Axle Fluid ............................. 504
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 504B-Pillar Location
........................ 373
Battery ............................... 466
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,90
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 468
Brake Assist System ...................... 357
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 355
Brake Fluid ............................ 504
Brake System ........................... 478
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 353,356
Fluid Check ..................... 479,504
Master Cylinder ..................... 479
Parking ........................... 351
Warning Light ....................... 237
Brake, Parking .......................... 351
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 323
Brakes ............................... 478
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 88
Bulb Replacement ..................... 498,499
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INDEX 535

Passing............................ 162
Replacing .......................... 499
Switch ............................ 158
Time Delay ......................... 160
Heated Mirrors ......................... 102
Heated Seats ........................... 140
Heater ............................... 301
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 321
High Beam Indicator ..................... 227
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 162
Hill Descent Control ..................... 361
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............230,361
Hill Start Assist ......................... 358
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 414
Holder, Coin ........................... 207
Holder, Cup ........................... 205
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 184
Hood Release .......................... 156 Ignition
............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 78,79
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 378
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 239
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 99
Instrument Cluster .................... 223,224
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 222
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 490
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 491
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 492
Interior Appearance Care .................. 490
Interior Lighting ........................ 158
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 166
Introduction ............................. 4
542 INDEX

Jack Location........................... 436
Jack Operation ....................... 435,439
Jacking Instructions ...................... 439
Jump Starting .......................... 444
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 162
Lane Change Assist ...................... 162
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....82,83
Latches ................................ 92
Hood ............................. 156 Lead Free Gasoline
...................... 399
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 92
Life of Tires ............................ 384
Liftgate ................................ 40
Liftgate Flipper Glass ...................... 40
Light Bulbs .......................... 92,498
Lights .............................. 92,158
Airbag ...................... 67,76,90,239
Anti-Lock .......................... 229
Automatic Headlights ................. 159
Back-Up ........................... 501
Battery Saver ....................... 164
Brake Assist Warning .................. 366
Brake Warning ...................... 237
Bulb Replacement ................. 498,499
Cargo ............................. 164
Cruise ............................ 236
Daytime Running .................... 161
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........158,162
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INDEX 543

Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 331
Overheating, Engine ................... 232,434
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,529
Paint Care ............................. 486
Paint Damage .......................... 486
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 176
Parking Brake .......................... 351
Parking On Hill ......................... 351
Passing Light ........................... 162
Personal Settings ........................ 249
Pets .................................. 87
Pets, Transporting ........................ 87
Phone, Cellular ......................... 103
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 103
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 373
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 487 Power
Door Locks ......................... 31
Mirrors ............................ 101
Seats ............................. 139
Steering ........................ 349,350
Sunroof ........................... 193
Sunroof (Sky Slider) ................ 196,484
Windows ........................... 35
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 504
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 58
Preparation for Jacking .................... 438
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 249
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 380
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 476
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INDEX 547