2006 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 285
Holder, Cup ........................... 155
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 145
Hood Release .......................... 114
Hoses ................................ 337
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 342
Identifying Your Engine ................... 314
Ignition Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 17
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 262
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 137
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster ....................... 171
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 170
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 348
Interior Appearance Care .................. 347 Interior Fuses
.......................... 349
Interior Lighting ........................ 115
Interior Lights .......................... 115
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 123
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 303
Jack Operation ....................... 302,304
Jacking Instructions ...................... 304
Jump Starting .......................... 307
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key Release Button ....................... 12
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 22
Keys ................................. 12
INDEX 409
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Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 173
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....65,66
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 276
Life of Tires ............................ 266
Light Bar ........................... 1 19,359
Lights ............................. 1 15,356
Airbag ............................ 61,179
Anti-Lock ........................... 175
Back-Up ............................. 360
Battery Saver ......................... 118
Brake Assist Warning ................. 132,182
Brake Warning ........................ 178
Bulb Replacement ...................... 356
Cargo ............................ 1 15,157
Center Mounted Stop ................... 361
Cruise .............................. 177
Daytime Running ...................... 118 Dimmer Switch, Headlight
............. 115,117
Dome .............................. 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 129,182
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 180
Fog ............................. 1 18,358
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 174
Fuses ............................... 349
Glow Plug Light ....................... 181
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 300
Headlight Switch ...................... 116
Headlights ........................ 1 16,356
Headlights On Reminder ................. 118
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 116
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
Instrument Cluster ..................... 116
Intensity Control ....................... 115
Interior ............................. 115
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
Low Fuel ............................ 179
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Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading ......................... 116
Oil Pressure .......................... 177
Park ............................... 116
Passing ............................. 117
Reading ............................. 136
Rear Servicing ........................ 360
Rear Tail ............................ 360
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 179
Sentry Key ........................... 179
Service .............................. 356
Side Marker .......................... 360
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 173
Traction Control .................... 129,182
Transfer Case ...................... 178,179
Transmission Warning ................... 177
Turn Signal .................. 1 17,173,357,360
Wait to Start .......................... 181 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)
..... 173
Water in Fuel ......................... 180
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... 257
Locks Automatic Door ........................ 21
Child Protection ........................ 21
Door ................................ 18
Power Door ........................... 20
Steering Wheel ......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 65,66
Lubrication, Body ....................... 329
Luggage Carrier ......................... 164
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 164
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 326
Maintenance Procedures ................... 319
Maintenance Schedule .................366,384
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Diesel.............................. 384
Light Duty Schedule “A” ..............379,391
Light Duty Schedule “B” ..............369,386
Schedule “A” ...................... 379,391
Schedule “B” ...................... 369,386
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 153
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,317
Manual, Service ......................... 398
Manual Transmission .................. 224,342
Fluid Level Check ...................... 342
Lubricant Selection ..................... 342
Shift Speeds .......................... 226
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 136
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 338
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 141
Mirrors ................................ 79
Automatic Dimming ..................... 80
Electric Remote ........................ 81
Heated .............................. 82 Outside
.............................. 80
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 268
Mopar Parts ......................... 318,397
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 116
Navigation System ....................... 199
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 54
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 276
Odometer ............................. 176
Trip ................................ 176
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........249,344
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........249,344
Oil, Engine ............................ 319
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Capacity............................ 362
Change Interval ....................... 320
Checking ............................ 319
Dipstick ............................. 319
Identification Logo ..................... 321
Materials Added to ..................... 322
Pressure Warning Light .................. 177
Recommendation ................. 321,322,362
Synthetic ............................ 322
Viscosity ....................... 321,322,362
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 323
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 177
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............316,317
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 145
Organizer, Cargo ........................ 160
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 80
Overhead Console ....................... 135
Overheating, Engine ...................... 301
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 398 Paint Care
............................. 345
Paint Damage .......................... 345
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 243
Passing Light ........................... 117
PCV Valve ............................ 326
Pets .................................. 71
Phone, Cellular .......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 258
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 346
Power Distribution Center ..................... 351
Door Locks ........................... 20
Mirrors .............................. 81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 153
Seats ............................... 109
Steering .......................... 247,328
Sunroof ............................. 151
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Windows............................. 32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Preparation for Jacking .................... 304
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 138
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 264
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 183
Radio Operation ...................... 185,207
Radio, Satellite .......................... 201
Radio (Sound Systems) .................185,191
Rear Axle (Differential) .................243,343
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 29
Rear Window Defroster ................... 163
Rear Window Features .................... 162
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 162
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 79 Reclining Front Seats
..................... 107
Recreational Towing ...................... 294
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 295
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 296
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 277
Refrigerant ............................ 328
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 45
Remote CD Changer ..................... 199
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 205
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 318
Replacement Tires ....................... 266
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 397
Re-Priming Diesel Fuel System .............. 222
Restraint, Head ......................... 108
Restraints, Child ......................... 61
Restraints, Infant ......................... 62
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Restraints, Occupant...................... 34
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 157
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 233
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 164
Rotation, Tires .......................... 275
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 397
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 72
Safety Information, Tire ................... 253
Safety Tips ............................. 72
Satellite Radio .......................... 201
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 204
Schedule, Maintenance .................366,384
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 45
Seat Belts Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 41
And Pregnant Women ................... 46 Child Restraint
....................... 61,69
Extender ............................. 46
Inspection ............................ 73
Maintenance .......................... 348
Operating Instructions ................... 37
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Reminder ............................ 180
Seats ................................. 106
Adjustment .......................... 106
Cleaning ............................ 347
Head Restraints ....................... 108
Heated .............................. 110
Power .............................. 109
Rear Folding .......................... 111
Reclining ............................ 107
Security Against Theft ................... 20,27
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 27
Selection of Oil ...................... 321,322
Selec-Trac Operation ...................... 238
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 394
Service Contract ......................... 396
Service Manuals ........................ 398
Setting the Clock ........................ 183
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 226
Shifting ............................... 224
Automatic Transmission ................. 227
Manual Transmission ................... 224
Transfer Case ...................... 237,241
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 41
Shoulder Belts ........................... 36
Signals, Turn ................... 1 17,173,357,360
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 274
Snow Plow ............................ 297
Spare Tire ............................. 303
Spark Plugs ............................ 324 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 276
Oil .............................. 321,322
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 133
Speedometer ........................... 173
Starting ............................... 217
Automatic Transmission ................. 217
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 307
Engine Block Heater .................... 223
Engine Fails to Start .................... 218
Manual Transmission ................... 217
Starting Procedures ...................... 217
Steering Power ........................... 247,328
Wheel Lock ........................... 17
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 124
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 205
Storage ............................... 355
416 INDEX