2005 JEEP LIBERTY high beam

Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75
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▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline..........109
▫Head Restraints......................110
▫Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped........111
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............112
▫65/35 Split Folding Rear Seat.............113

To Open And Close The Hood.............116

Lights...............................117
▫Interior Lights.......................117
▫Front Map/Reading Lights..............118
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............118
▫Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights..........................119
▫High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......119▫Passing Light........................119
▫Turn Signals.........................119
▫Lights-On Reminder...................120
▫Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights.....120
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............120
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....120
▫Light Bar — If Equipped................121

Windshield Wipers And Washers............123
▫Windshield Washers...................124
▫Mist Feature.........................125
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............125
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............125

Tilt Steering Column....................126
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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 “High Beam Indicator Light”
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 “High Beam Indicator Light” 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119
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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 — 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 — 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 “Fog Light Indicator Light” 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 — 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.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Tachometer
Indicates the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute
for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up
on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
turn signals, when using the multi-function control
lever. A chime will sound if the turn signals are left on
continuously for 2 miles (3 km) until they are deacti-
vated.
3. High Beam Indicator Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the multi-function control lever to-
wards the steering wheel to switch the headlights from
high to low beam.4. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
5. Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when there is a low tire
pressure condition. The light will also turn on
if a problem exist with any tire sensor. The light
will remain on until the tire pressure is prop-
erly set or the problem with the sensor is corrected.
This light will turn on momentarily as a bulb check when
the engine is started.
When the “Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Light” is lit,
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on
the vehicle’s tire information placard. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Cavity Fuse Description
19 20 Amp Yel-
lowFrt Fog Lights/Trailer Tow
Stop and Turn Lights
20 Spare
21 10 Amp Red Radio
22 20 Amp Yel-
lowPower Sunroof Relay/
Antenna Module (Export
Only)
23 Spare
24 10 Amp Red PDC Blower Motor
25 10 Amp Red Heated Seat Switches/HVAC
Control Head/Trailer Tow
Battery Charge
26 10 Amp Red Headlight High Beam Right
27 10 Amp Red Headlight High Beam Left
28 Spare
29 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors/Rear Win-
dow Defroster IndicatorCavity Fuse Description
30 15 Amp Blue Heated Seat Module
31 Spare
32 10 Amp Red Wiper Switch/Front and
Rear Wipers
33 10 Amp Red SKIM Module/Data Link
Connector
34 15 Amp Blue Body Control Module/
Cluster/Interior Lights,
Hands Free Module/Radio/
CMTC/ITM Module & Siren
(Export Only)
35 Spare
36 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module/
Occupation Classification
Module (Right Front Seat)
37 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module
344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Requirements...................276,280,356
Tank Capacity........................ 356
Fuel System Caution...................279,283
Fuses................................ 342
Garage Door Opener..................... 139
GasCap ...........................281,309
Gasoline.............................. 276
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 277
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 278
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 171
Fuel................................ 174
Odometer........................... 171
Speedometer......................... 168
Tachometer.......................... 168
Gear Ranges........................229,231
General Information...................... 273
Glass Cleaning.......................... 340Hands-Free Phone........................ 85
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 292
Head Restraints......................... 110
Head Rests............................ 110
Headlights............................ 119
Bulb Replacement...................... 351
High Beam........................... 168
Lights On Reminder.................... 120
Passing............................. 119
Replacing............................ 351
Switch.............................. 119
Heated Mirrors.......................... 84
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater, Engine Block..................... 226
Holder, Cup........................... 150
Homelink Transmitter.................... 139
Hood Release.......................... 116
Hoses................................ 330
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 335
406 INDEX

Anti-Lock........................... 170
Back-Up............................. 355
Battery Saver......................... 120
Brake Warning........................ 173
Bulb Replacement...................... 351
Cargo ............................ 117,151
Center Mounted Stop................... 355
Cruise.............................. 172
Daytime Running...................... 120
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............. 117,119
Dome.............................. 130
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 175
Fog .............................120,353
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 169
Fuses............................... 342
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 292
Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................ 119,351
Headlights On Reminder................. 120Headlights On With Wipers............... 119
High Beam Indicator.................... 168
Instrument Cluster..................... 119
Intensity Control....................... 117
Interior............................. 117
Lights On Reminder.................... 120
Low Fuel............................ 174
Malfunction Indicator................... 169
Map Reading......................... 118
Oil Pressure.......................... 172
Park............................... 119
Passing............................. 119
Reading............................. 130
Rear Servicing........................ 355
Rear Tail............................ 355
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 175
Service.............................. 351
Side Marker.......................... 355
Transfer Case......................173,174
408 INDEX