2004 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
The heated seat switch is located on the outboard side of
the front seats. Pressing this switch to its desired setting
(HI or LO) will activate the respective heating element for
the heated seat.
Once the heated seat switch is activated, depressing it a
second time will de-activate it.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever inside your vehicle located under
the left side of the instrument panel.
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Then, reach under the hood and slide the safety latch to
the right and lift the hood.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12
inches (30 cm) and then push hood closed. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead lights will come on when a door is opened,
and when the rotating ring on the multi-function control
lever is in a position other than OFF. They may also be
turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch
on the multi-function control lever fully upward or by
pressing the ªUnlockº button on the keyfob.
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The overhead lights will automatically turn off in about 8
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
Rear Cargo Light
The rear cargo light includes an independent ªOn/Offº
switch, which when ªoffº will not allow the illumination
of any interior lighting when the rear swing gate or
flipper glass is opened. All other methods of turning the
interior lighting on/off will function normally regardless
of the rear cargo light switch position.
Dimmer Control
With the park lights or headlights on, rotating the control
for the dimmer switch on the multi-function control lever
upward will increase the brightness of the instrument
panel lights. Rotating the control completely upward
turns on the dome light.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain components (odometer, radio, etc.) can be illumi-
nated at full brightness during the daytime. This can be
helpful when driving with your headlights on during the
daytime such as in a parade or a funeral procession. To
activate this feature, rotate the multi-function control
lever one detent lower than the dome light.
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Front Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each
light can be turned on by pressing the recessed area of the
lens. To turn these lights off, press the recessed area of the
lens a second time.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the park lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.
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Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and
Headlights
Turn the end cap of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking lights and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multi-function control
lever up or down.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multi-function control lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the multi-
function control lever a second time to switch the head-
lights to LOW beam. The ªHigh Beam Indicator Lightº
will illuminate when the high beams are on.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward
the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn
on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
The ªHigh Beam Indicator Lightº will illuminate when
the high beams are on.
Turn Signals
Move the multi-function control lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light flashes at a very fast rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective.
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NOTE:A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 2 miles (3.2 km).
Lights-On Reminder
A chime will sound if the driver's door is left open, and
the headlights or parking lights are left on.
Battery Saver Feature Ð Exterior Lights
If the park lights, headlights, fog lights, or high beams are
left on when the ignition switch is in the OFF position,
the battery saver feature will automatically turn off the
exterior lights after eight minutes. Normal operation will
resume when the ignition is turned ON or when the
switch is turned to another position.
Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The front fog light switch is in the multi-function
control lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the park or low beam headlights and pull out
the end of the lever. The ªFog Light Indicator Lightº will
illuminate when the fog lights are on.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the park
lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights Ð If Equipped
The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the
engine has started. They will turn off when the vehicle is
turned off, when the headlights are switched on, or when
the parking brake is set.
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Light Bar Ð If Equipped
1. Remove lamp covers by pressing the thumb tab up-
wards, and pulling the cover off.
CAUTION!
The auxiliary lights mounted on the off road light
bar should be illuminated during(OFF-ROAD USE
ONLY.(Having them illuminated on public streets,
highways, roads, etc. may be illegal in your state.
Your state may also require auxiliary lights be cov-
ered when operating your vehicle on the public
streets, highways, roads, etc. Further, illuminating
these lights with the supplied covers installed could
cause permanent damage to the light bar. Before
using these auxiliary lights, contact your State Au-
thorities for proper operation and use of these lights.
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2. With the ignition in the ON position, press the button
to turn on the light bar (located on the instrument panel
to the left of the steering column). Press the button again
to turn off the light bar.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate when the light bar has been activated.To reinstall lamp covers, insert the tab under the top
center lip of the lamp housing. Rotate the cover until
snap fit is aligned with notch in the bottom center of the
housing. Push cover until it is securely snapped (flush) in
the housing.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the
control lever. This control lever is located on the right
side of the steering column. For front wiper operation,
turn the control lever end cap upward to select the
desired wiper speed.
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