2005 JEEP LIBERTY open hood

▫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

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.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
Hood Release Lever
Underhood Safety Latch
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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 “Unlock” button on the keyfob.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 “On/Off”
switch, which when “off” 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117
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Diesel Fuel-Water Separator
A diesel fuel-water separator separates the water nor-
mally found in diesel fuel. A manual hand prime pump is
located on the filter head for re-priming the fuel system.
The fuel-water separator is located on the driver side
cowl in the engine compartment. Refer to “2.8L Turbo
Diesel Engine Compartment” in Section 7 for location.
NOTE:If the “Water-In-Fuel Warning Light” (located in
the instrument cluster) comes on, this indicates that
water has collected in the fuel filter and should be
drained immediately. See your authorized dealer for
service.Should your vehicle run out of fuel, the fuel system must
be re-primed in order to start the engine. Factors such as
temperature, which affects the viscosity of the fuel, how
long the vehicle has been sitting and other factors will
influence how quickly the engine starts.
Re-Priming the Diesel Fuel System
The following procedure must be followed after com-
pletely running out of fuel.
1. Add a minimum of 2 gallons (7.57L) of diesel fuel to
the fuel tank.
2. Open the hood.
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have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot antifreeze/
coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check antifreeze/coolant protection every 12 months
(before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable).
If antifreeze/coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
antifreeze/coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser
(if equipped) or radiator for any accumulation of bugs,
leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a
garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con-
denser (if equipped) or the radiator core.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of connection at the
coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire
system for leaks.
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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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351
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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
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Maintenance.......................333,335
Manual............................. 227
Shifting............................. 227
Warning Light........................ 172
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 29
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 139
Transmitter Programming................... 28
Transporting Pets........................ 72
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 266
Trip Odometer.......................... 171
Turbo Cool Down....................... 224
Turn Signals................... 119,168,352,355
Underhood Fuses........................ 345
Universal Transmitter..................... 139
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 276
Upholstery Care........................ 340
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 330Vanity Mirrors........................... 84
Variance, Compass....................... 138
Vehicle Identification Number................ 8
Vehicle Loading......................... 259
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 9
Vehicle Storage......................... 349
Vinyl Trim............................. 340
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................314,315
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 292
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 168
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 393
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 157
Washers, Windshield..................124,324
Washing Vehicle......................... 338
Waxing and Polishing..................... 338
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 267
Wheel Mounting........................ 298
416 INDEX