2006 JEEP LIBERTY center console

DOORS AND DOOR LOCKS
The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the
odometer area displays the word “door” as an indication
of a door ajar or door not completely closed. When the
vehicle is not moving and the door is ajar or not
completely closed, the VF display will show the word
“door” and then show the odometer/trip odometer
mileage (each for 2 seconds). The display will continue to
cycle.
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the overhead
console, all warnings including “door”, “GATE”,
“GLASS”, and “LOWASH” will only be displayed in the
EVIC display (not in the instrument cluster). For addi-
tional information, refer to “Overhead Console — If
Equipped” in Section 3. (See page 135 for more informa-
tion.) If any other active warnings including “GATE”,
“GLASS”, or “LOWASH” are present, they will be shown
in the VF display and will also continue to cycle. If the
vehicle is moving, three single chimes will occur (One
Door Open Display
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Panic Alarm
The panic mode flashes the park lights, and sounds the
horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
To Use the Panic Alarm
Press and hold the PANIC button for at least 1 second to
activate the panic alarm. Press and hold the PANIC
button a second time to deactivate the alarm. The alarm
will also shut itself off after starting the vehicle and
accelerating to 15 mph (24 km/h).
NOTE: The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic”
and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
To Program Additional Transmitters
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the overhead
console, the transmitters may also be programmed
through the EVIC display. For additional information,
refer to “Overhead Console — If Equipped” in Section 3.
(See page 135 for more information.)
Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
To obtain additional transmitters, contact your autho-
rized dealer. To program a transmitter (within 23–50 feet
(7–15 meters) of the vehicle), perform the following
procedure:
1. Gather every transmitter that is to be used with the
vehicle including any transmitters that are currently
programmed.
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WARNING!
To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will
automatically rise.
The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the
odometer area displays the words “GATE” and/or
“GLASS” as an indication of when the swing gate and/or
flip-up window, is not completely closed. When the
vehicle is not moving and the swing gate and/or flip-up
window is not completely closed, the VF display will
show the word “GATE” and/or “GLASS” and then show
the odometer/trip odometer mileage (each for 2 sec-
onds). The display will continue to cycle.
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the overhead
console, the warnings “door”, “GATE”, “GLASS”, and
“LOWASH” will be displayed in the EVIC display (not in the instrument cluster). For additional information, refer
to “Overhead Console — If Equipped” in Section 3. (See
page 135 for more information.)
Gate Open Display
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WARNING!
Driving with the flip-up window open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and
your passengers could be injured by these fumes.
Keep the flip-up window closed when you are
operating the vehicle.
NOTE: The rear swing gate will lock while the rear
wiper is operating. The gate will stay locked until the
wiper is turned off and the gate is unlocked (by key,
lock switch, or key fob).
NOTE: The swing gate will lock automatically when the
vehicle begins moving.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window switches are located on the center
floor console. The top left switch controls the left front
window and the top right switch controls the right front
window. The lower left switch controls the left rear
passenger window, and the lower right switch controls
the right rear passenger window. The switches will
continue to function for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition key has been removed, or until a door is opened.
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The window lock switch located next to the window
switches allows you to disable the rear passenger win-
dow switches that are located on the back of the center
floor console.
Auto Down Feature — If Equipped
The driver’s and passenger’s front window switches
have an auto down feature. Press the window switch past
the detent, release, and the window will go down auto-
matically.
To open the window part way, press the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.
Power Window Switches
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Rear Passenger Window Switches
The rear passenger window switches are located on the
back of the center floor console.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front
airbags for both the driver and front passenger and, if
equipped, window bags for the driver and passengers
seated next to a window. If you will be carrying children
too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be
used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
Rear Power Window Switches
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pressure increase due to applied lap belt tension does
not cause a small occupant to be classified as a larger
occupant.
•The Bladder Mat and Pressure Sensor are located
beneath the seat cushion foam. The pressure sensor
sends a signal to the OCM.
The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com-
ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy-
ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo-
nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System
(OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu-
late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any
modifications to the front passenger seat components,
assembly, or to the seat cover.
WARNING!
Unapproved modifications or service procedures to
the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo-
nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the
airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This
could result in death or serious injury to the front
seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci-
dent. A modified vehicle may not comply with
required Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS).
The following requirements must be strictly adhered to:
•Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or
components in any way.
•Do not modify the front seat center console or center
position seat in any way.
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Electronic Brake Control System ............125
▫ ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............125
▫ TCS (Traction Control System) ............126
▫ BAS (Brake Assist System) ...............127
▫ ERM (Electronic Rollover Mitigation) .......128
▫ ESP (Electronic Stability Program) .........129
▫ ESP/BAS Warning Lamp ................132

Electronic Speed Control ..................133
▫ To Activate ..........................133
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed ...............134
▫ To Deactivate ........................134
▫ To Resume Speed .....................134
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............134 ▫
To Accelerate For Passing ...............135

Overhead Console — If Equipped ...........135
▫ Dome/Reading Lights ..................136
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center .......137
▫ Customer Programmable Features .........138
▫ Mini-Trip Computer ...................141

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........145
▫ When Your Vehicle Is New ..............146
▫ Programming HomeLink ................147
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .....150
▫ Using HomeLink .....................150

Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............151
▫ Express Open Feature ..................152
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