2006 JEEP LIBERTY hood release

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
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
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