2008 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

You can signal a lane change by moving the lever upward
or downward partially without moving beyond the de-
tent.
If either turn signal indicator has a very fast flash rate,
check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, see your autho-
rized dealer for service.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
Highbeam Functions
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NOTE:If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in
the Flash to Pass position for more than 15 seconds, the
high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds
before activating the Flash to Pass function again.
Interior Lights
Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console and above the rear doors by the grab
handles. Each light is turned ON by pressing the lens.
Press the lens a second time to turn OFF the light. These
lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the
Unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter is pressed, or when the Dimmer Control is turned
completely upward to the second detent.
Cargo Light
The cargo light is mounted in the headliner above the
rear cargo area. This light will turn on when you open the
liftgate or any door, or if you press the Unlock button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or rotate the
Dimmer Control on the Multi-Function Control Lever
completely upward to the second detent.
Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open.
Dimmer Control
The Dimmer Control is part of the Multi-Function Con-
trol Lever. It controls the operation of the interior lights
and the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
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Instrument Panel Dimming
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
Dimmer Control upward or downward to change the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the Dimmer Control to the first detent to brighten
the odometer and radio display when the parking lights
or headlights are on during daylight conditions.
Interior Light ON
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat OFF
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely downward to the
(O) OFF position. The interior lights will remain off when
the doors are open.
Dimmer Control
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The Windshield Wiper / Washer Control Lever is
located on the right side of the steering column.Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the
intermittent settings for Low-speed wiper operation, or
to the second detent past the intermittent settings for
High-speed wiper operation.
NOTE:The wipers will automatically return to the
ªParkº position if you turn off the ignition switch while
they are operating. The wipers will resume operation
when you turn the ignition switch to the ON position
again.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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CAUTION!
²Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than OFF.
²In 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.
²Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
OFF position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned OFF and the blades cannot return to the
OFF position, damage to the wiper motor may
occur.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi-
tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the Wind-
shield Wiper / Washer Control Lever to the first detent,
and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired
delay interval. There are five delay settings, which allow
you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of two
cycles every second to a maximum of approximately 36
seconds between cycles or from a minimum of one cycle
every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
between cycles at vehicle speeds greater than 10 mph (16
km/h).
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WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during wind-
shield washer use.
Mist Feature
Push downward on the Windshield Wiper / Washer
Control Lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the
windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
The wipers will continue to operate until you release the
lever.Mist Control
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Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn ON
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the Multi-Function Control Lever (on the left side of the
steering column) is placed in the (A) AUTO position. In
addition, the headlights will turn OFF when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð if equipped. For details, refer to ºHeadlights
On with Wipers,º under ªPersonal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic Vehicle In-
formation Centerº in Section 4 of this manual.
Rain Sensing Wipers Ð If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This
feature is especially useful for road splash or over spray
from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the Windshield Wiper / Washer Control Lever
to one of the five intermittent wiper settings to activate
this feature.
The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the
Windshield Wiper / Washer Control Lever. Wiper delay
position 1 is the least sensitive and wiper delay position
5 is the most sensitive. Choose position 3 or 4 for normal
rain conditions. Choose position 2 or 1 if you desire less
wiper sensitivity. Choose position 5 if you desire more
sensitivity. Place the lever in the OFF position when not
using the system.
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NOTE:
²The rain-sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper speed is in the LOW or HIGH position.
²The rain-sensing feature may not function properly
when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.
²Use of Rain-Xtor products containing wax or silicone
may reduce rain sensor performance.
²The Rain Sense feature can be turned on and off
through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð if equipped. For details, refer to ªPersonal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features)º under
ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in
Section 4 of this manual.
The rain sensing system has protective features for the
wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:
²Low Temperature Wipe InhibitÐ The rain-sensing
feature will not operate when the ignition is first
switched ON, and the vehicle is stationary, and the
outside temperature is below 32É F (0É C), unless the
wiper control is moved, or the vehicle speed becomes
greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tempera-
ture rises above freezing.
²Neutral Wipe InhibitÐ The rain-sensing feature will
not operate when the ignition is ON, and the trans-
mission selector lever is in the ªNº (Neutral) position,
and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h),
unless the wiper control is moved or the selector lever
is moved out of the ªNº (Neutral) position.
²Remote Start Wipe Inhibit (Vehicles Equipped with
Remote Start System)Ð The rain-sensing feature will
not operate when the vehicle is in remote start mode.
This feature will return to normal operation once
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