2005 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

Cavity Fuse Description
38 10 Amp Red ABS Controller/Shifter As-
sembly
39 10 Amp Red Hazard Flasher (Turn
Signals)/Backup Lamp
Switch (Manual Transmission
Only)/Transmission Range
Switch (Automatic Transmis-
sion Only)
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power distri-
bution center located in the engine compartment near the
battery. This power center houses plug-in “Cartridge”
fuses which replace in-line fusible links. The power
center also contains “Mini” fuses and plug-in full and
micro ISO relays. A label inside the latching cover of the
center identifies each component for ease of replacement,
if necessary. “Cartridge” fuses and relays can be obtained
from your authorized dealer.Power Distribution Center (Gasoline Engines)
Cavity Fuse Description
F1 40 Amp
GreenBlower Motor
F2 40 Amp
GreenRadiator Fan
Power Distribution Center
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Cavity Fuse Description
F3 50 Amp Red JB Power
F4 40 Amp
GreenABS Pump
F5 20 Amp Yel-
lowNGC Trans
F6 30 Amp Pink ASD
F7 50 Amp Red JB Power
F8 40 Amp
GreenIgn/Start
F9 50 Amp Red JB Power
F10 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow
F11 Open
F12 30 Amp Pink Light Bar
F13 40 Amp
GreenWindows
F14 40 Amp
GreenIgnition SwitchCavity Fuse Description
F15 50 Amp Red JB Power
F16 Open
F17 Open
F18 Open
F19 30 Amp Pink Rear Window Defogger
(HBL)
F20 Open
F21 20 Amp Yel-
lowA/C Clutch
F22 Open
F23 Open
F24 20 Amp Yel-
lowFuel Pump
F25 20 Amp Yel-
lowABS Valves
F26 25 Amp
NaturalInjectors
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Cavity Fuse Description
F27 Open
F28 15 Amp Blue Starter
R29 Half ISO Re-
layFuel Pump
R30 Half ISO Re-
layStarter
R31 Half ISO Re-
layWiper On/Off
R32 Half ISO Re-
layWiper Hi/Lo
R33 Full ISO Re-
layH. Blower
R34 Full ISO Re-
layRad. Fan Hi
R35 Half ISO Re-
layA/C Clutch
R36 OpenCavity Fuse Description
R37 Half ISO Re-
layNGC Trans
R38 Open
R39 Full ISO Re-
layASD
R40 Full ISO Re-
layRad. Fan Lo
Power Distribution Center (Diesel Engines)
Cavity Fuse Description
F1 40 Amp
GreenBlower Motor
F2 40 Amp
GreenRadiator Fan
F3 50 Amp Red JB Power
F4 40 Amp
GreenABS Pump
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Cavity Fuse Description
F5 Open
F6 30 Amp Pink ASD
F7 50 Amp Red JB Power
F8 40 Amp
GreenIgn/Start
F9 50 Amp Red JB Power
F10 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow
F11 20 Amp Yel-
lowFuel Heater
F12 30 Amp Pink Light Bar
F13 40 Amp
GreenWindows
F14 40 Amp
GreenIgnition Switch
F15 50 Amp Red JB Power
F16 15 Amp Blue ASD Feed
F17 OpenCavity Fuse Description
F18 Open
F19 30 Amp Pink Rear Window Defogger
(HBL)
F20 Open
F21 20 Amp Yel-
lowA/C Clutch
F22 Open
F23 Open
F24 Open
F25 20 Amp Yel-
lowABS Valves
F26 25 Amp
NaturalInjectors
F27 Open
F28 15 Amp Blue Starter
R29 Half ISO Re-
layFuel Heater
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Cavity Fuse Description
R30 Half ISO Re-
layStarter
R31 Half ISO Re-
layWiper On/Off
R32 Half ISO Re-
layWiper Hi/Lo
R33 Full ISO Re-
layH. Blower
R34 Full ISO Re-
layRad. Fan Hi
R35 Half ISO Re-
layA/C Clutch
R36 Half ISO Re-
layViscous Heat
R37 Open
R38 OpenCavity Fuse Description
R39 Full ISO Re-
layASD
R40 Full ISO Re-
layRad. Fan Lo
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may:
•Remove Cartridge fuse #15 in the Power Distribution
Center labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).
•Store the removed IOD fuse in the Power Distribution
Center location #11 labeled “IOD Storage.”
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
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air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Lights Bulb Type
A/C Heater.................... NotServiceable
Ashtray Receiver Light.................... 161
Climate Control (Manual A/C)................ 74
Front Reading........................... 192
Rear Cargo Light.......................214–2
Lighted Vanity Mirror *.............. P/N6501966
Underpanel Courtesy Lights................. 906
Instrument Cluster (General Illumination)....... 103
Telltale/Hazard Light...................... 74
* Available only from authorized dealers.Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Backup Lights....................3157 P27/7W
Center High-Mounted Stoplight.........921/W16W
Fog Lights (Sport/Limited Only).............9145
Fog Lights (Renegade)..................... H3
Front Park/Turn Lights.............3157 P27/7W
Front Side Marker........................ 168
Headlights..........................9007QL
Rear License Plate Light.................... 168
Rear Stop/Tail Lights...............3157 P27/7W
Rear Turn Signal Lights (2).........3757 APY27/7W
NOTE:Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Head Light
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp unit in the engine com-
partment to access the headlamp bulb lock ring.
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
unit housing.
4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
housing counter-clockwise to unlock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean
the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
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Front Turn Signal
1. Remove the screw from the turn signal/park lamp
unit.2. Pull the inboard side of the lamp away enough to
disengage the tab that secures the outboard side of the
lamp from the slot in the front bumper fascia.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counter-clockwise to unlock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean
the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
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