JEEP LIBERTY 2012 KK / 2.G Owner's Manual

Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position tofully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from
illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or
headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams willremain on until the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is
present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flashthree times and automatically turn off.
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WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front WipersIntermittent, Low And High Operation• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the
third detent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no
washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be
activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers
• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the
intermittent position.
Rear WiperWiper Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer.
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SPEED CONTROL
• The speed control switches arelocated on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF switch toactivate the Speed Control.
• The cruise symbol
will appear
on the instrument cluster to
indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF switch a second time to turn the system off.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET switch to set adesired speed.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL switch to accelerate or push andhold the DECEL switch to decelerate the vehicle; release the switch to
save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch once or the DECEL switch once will increase or decrease the set speed
approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push theRESUME/ACCEL switch and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL switch or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed andmaintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go
faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision.
Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are
not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for
the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the
result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activatedwhenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, theindicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being
controlled automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, theindicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being
controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activatedwhenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
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PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is inREVERSE, a warning will display in the EVIC.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
LIFTGATE FLIPPER GLASS
• The liftgate flipper glass isunlocked when the liftgate is
unlocked. To open the flipper
glass, push up on the window
switch located on the liftgate.
NOTE: If a malfunction to the liftgate
latch should occur, an emergency
liftgate latch release, located on the
inside of the vehicle, can be used to
open the liftgate. The emergency
liftgate latch release can be accessed
through a snap-in cover located on
the liftgate trim panel.
WARNING!
• To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass may automatically rise.
• Driving with the liftgate or flipper glass open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be
injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when you are
operating the vehicle.
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POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
Opening SunroofExpress• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically.
Closing SunroofExpress
• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position.
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close thesunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the
sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch
is pressed again.
Venting Sunroof
• Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to thevent position. This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of
sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the
switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroofduring Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically return to the open
position.
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held
during manual opening and closing of the sunroof.
WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers
are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may result.
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SKY SLIDER® ROOF
• Press and release the top AUTO button, located in the center of theheadliner, to automatically open the Sky Slider® from the front.
• Press and quickly release the bottom AUTO button to automatically open the Sky Slider® from the rear.
• Press the center button to automatically close the Sky Slider® from any position.
CAUTION!
• Avoid pointing a high-pressure hand held spray wand directly at thesides of the top, as this can damage the seal and force water past
the weather strips.
• Never use an abrasive type cleaner or bleaches. Cleaners should not contain silicones, organic solvents, petroleum distillates, or
plasticizers. Always wait until the top is thoroughly dry before
opening it.
• Avoid getting Scotchguard® on the surrounding weather strips, moldings, paint, or glass. Damage to those items might occur.
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WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound.If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear
windows together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM
ELECTRONICS
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