2006 JEEP LIBERTY windshield wipers

▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline ..........107
▫ Head Restraints ......................108
▫ Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ........109
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............110
▫ 65/35 Split Folding Rear Seat .............111

To Open And Close The Hood .............114

Lights ...............................115
▫ Interior Lights .......................115
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............116
▫ Multi-Function Control Lever .............116
▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights ..........................116
▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .......117 ▫
Passing Light ........................117
▫ Turn Signals .........................117
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................118
▫ Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights .....118
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............118
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....118
▫ Light Bar — If Equipped ................119

Windshield Wipers And Washers ............121
▫ Windshield Washers ...................122
▫ Mist Feature .........................123
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............123
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............123

Tilt Steering Column ....................124
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the
control lever. This control lever is located on the right
side of the steering column. For front wiper operation,
turn the control lever end cap upward to select the
desired wiper speed.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
delay range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles
after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit-
tent interval previously selected.
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.)
The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the
odometer area displays the word “LOWASH” when the
washer solvent needs to be refilled. If the vehicle is not
moving, when a low washer fluid condition is detected, the VF display will show the word “LOWASH” and then
show the odometer/trip odometer mileage (each for 2
seconds). The display will continue to cycle.
If any other active warnings including “door”, “GATE”,
or “GLASS” are present, they will be shown in the VF
display and will continue to cycle. If the vehicle starts
moving, two single chimes will occur (one chime for each
complete display cycle). After this, the display will
continue to sequence. After fifteen “LOWASH” se-
quences, the VF display will no longer provide this
warning.
If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings
are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to
only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage.
Once the warning is removed from the display, it will not
return for the duration of the ignition cycle.
If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.
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Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to
clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As
long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue
to operate.
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is
left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Turn the control lever end cap upward to the middle
mark (sixth detent) for Low speed wiper operation, or to
the upper mark (seventh detent) for High speed opera-
tion.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Move the control lever to any of
the first five wiper switch positions by turning the end
cap of the control lever. The delay can be regulated from
a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles,
to a cycle every second.
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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

Turbo Cool Down....................... 220
Turn Signals ................... 1 17,173,357,360
Underhood Fuses ........................ 351
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 399
Universal Transmitter ..................... 145
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 276
Upholstery Care ........................ 347
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 337
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 82
Variance, Compass ....................... 144
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ......................... 258
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ......................... 355
Viscosity, Engine Oil ................... 321,322
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 300 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 173
Warnings and Cautions
..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 397
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 163
Washers, Windshield .................. 122,330
Washing Vehicle ......................... 345
Waxing and Polishing ..................... 345
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 267
Wheel Mounting ........................ 306
Wind Buffeting .......................... 34
Window Fogging ........................ 210
Windows .............................. 32
Power ............................... 32
Windshield Washers ...................... 122
Fluid ............................... 330
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 330
Windshield Wipers ....................... 123
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 123
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