2006 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are:
•Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
•Stone and gravel impact.
•Insects, tree sap and tar.
•Salt in the air near sea-coast localities.
•Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
•
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using Mopar
Car Wash or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
•If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.
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•Use MoparCleaner Wax to remove road film, stains,
and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
scratch the paint.
•Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels and tailgate must be kept
clear and open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.
•Aluminum wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, use Mopar  Wheel Cleaner or select a
nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes.
Only Mopar cleaners are recommended. Do not use
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oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use
acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the
wheels’ protective finish.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches or chips as
soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up
paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Interior Care
Use Mopar  Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with Mopar Total Clean, then Mopar 
Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary. Do
not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use Mopar Total
Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
Leather Seat Care & Cleaning
Mopar  Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
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WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows
equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or
other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1.
Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar  Total Clean, a mild
soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the
belts from the vehicle to wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
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FUSE PANEL
Interior Fuses
The fuse panel is on the left side of the instrument panel.
A label is attached to the fuse panel cover to identify each
fuse for ease of replacement.
Cavity Fuse Description
1 15 Amp Blue Horn Relay, Power Sunroof Relay, Power Window Relay
2 10 Amp Red Rear Fog Lights (Export Only)
3 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
4 10 Amp Red Headlight Low Beam Right
5 10 Amp Red Headlight Low Beam Left
6 20 Amp Yellow Body Control Module/Power Door Locks
7 10 Amp Red Left Park Light/Left Tail Lamp/License Plate Lamp
8 Spare
9 10 Amp Red Right Park Light/RightTail Lamp/License Plate Lamp/
Cluster
10 Spare
11 15 Amp Blue Flasher
12 15 Amp Blue Stop Lights
Fuse Panel
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Cavity Fuse Description
13 10 Amp Red Body Control Module/ CMTC/Cluster/Pass. Airbag
On,Off Indicator, Auto Day-
light Mirror/Light Bar
Switch (Renegade Only)
14 10 Amp Red PDC Fuel Pump/AC Clutch, Starter Relay/Engine
Controller/Transmission
Controller (Diesel Only)
15 Spare
16 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet (Rear)
17 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper
18 20 Amp Yellow Radio Choke & Relay
19 20 Amp Yellow Frt Fog Lights/Trailer Tow Stop and Turn Lights
20 Spare
21 10 Amp Red RadioCavity Fuse Description
22 20 Amp Yellow Power 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 Indicator
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
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Cavity Fuse Description
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
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.
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Power Distribution Center (Gasoline Engines)
Cavity Fuse Description
F1 40 Amp Green Blower Motor
F2 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan
F3 50 Amp Red JB Power
F4 40 Amp Green ABS Pump
F5 20 Amp Yellow NGC Trans
F6 30 Amp Pink ASD
F7 50 Amp Red JB Power
F8 40 Amp Green Ign/Start
F9 50 Amp Red JB Power
F10 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow
F11 Open
F12 30 Amp Pink Light Bar
F13 40 Amp Green Windows
F14 40 Amp Green Ignition Switch
F15 50 Amp Red JB Power
Power Distribution Center
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