2008 JEEP LIBERTY child restraint

belt. However, any seat belt system may loosen with
time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor, pull the
belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you
to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all
extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to
the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the
lap portion about the child restraint. Refer to ªAutomatic
Locking Modeº earlier in this section.In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.
If the belt still can't be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle again. If you still can't make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
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To attach a child restraint tether strap:
Route the tether strap over the seat back and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether
underneath the headrest and attach the hook to the tether
anchor located on the back of the seat.WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
Tether Strap Mounting
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Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 330
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 400
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 79
Checks, Safety........................... 79
Child Restraint....................69,70,74,76
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............73,74
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 356
Cleaning
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 413
Climate Control......................... 260
Clock...........................224,239,243
Clutch Fluid Reservoir.................... 424
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System........... 288
Coin Holder........................... 173
Cold Weather Operation................... 278
Command-Trac Operation.................. 292
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 259Compass.............................. 212
Compass Calibration..................204,212
Compass Variance....................204,213
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 210
Console.............................. 173
Console, Floor.......................... 173
Contract, Service........................ 462
Converter, Catalytic...................... 407
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 418
Cooling System......................... 416
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 418
Coolant Capacity...................... 447
Coolant Level......................416,419
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 419
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 417
Inspection........................... 419
Points to Remember.................... 420
Pressure Cap......................... 418
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......417,447,448
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 258
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Replacement Bulbs....................... 443
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 402
Replacement Tires....................... 342
Reporting Safety Defects................... 463
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........201,209
Restraint, Head......................... 122
Restraints, Child......................... 69
Restraints, Occupant...................... 41
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 178
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof
Sky Slider Power....................164,434
Roof Type Carrier....................... 182
Rotation, Tires.......................... 345Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 81
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 82
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 463
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 80
Safety Information, Tire................... 329
Safety Tips............................. 79
Satellite Radio....................237,239,254
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 255
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 452
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 433
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 48
Seat Belts............................42,81
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 46
And Pregnant Women................... 50
Child Restraint.......................69,76
Extender............................. 51
Front Seat............................ 42
Inspection............................ 81
Pretensioners.......................... 47
486 INDEX

Sway Control, Trailer..................... 318
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 405
System, Navigation...................... 237
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 195
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 198
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 176
Tilt Steering Column..................... 146
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 134
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 333
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 332
Tire Markings.......................... 329
Tire Safety Information.................... 329
Tires ............................82,337,466Air Pressure.......................... 338
Alignment and Balance.................. 343
Chains.............................. 344
Changing............................ 385
General Information.................... 337
High Speed.......................... 340
Inflation Pressures..................... 338
Jacking............................. 385
Life of Tires.......................... 342
Load Capacity.....................333,334
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 346
Quality Grading....................... 466
Radial.............................. 340
Replacement......................... 342
Rotation............................. 345
Safety.............................. 329
Sizes............................... 330
Spare Tire........................... 386
Spinning............................ 340
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A
WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel
LockSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the SystemTo Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateTo Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up
WindowUsing the Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementGeneral InformationREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED HowTo Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)WINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
Energy Management FeatureSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersLock Your Vehicle
Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OFYOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside
MirrorsExterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If EquippedPower Remote Control MirrorsHeated Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect
System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Manual Front Seat AdjustmentsPower Seat - If EquippedHead RestraintsHeated Seats - If Equipped60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold
Flat FeatureDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Programming The Memory FeatureLinking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless (RKE) Transmitter to the MemoryFeatureMemory Position RecallEasy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)TO OPEN AND
CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Exterior and Interior Lighting ControlHeadlights and Parking LightsAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Headlight Time Delay - If EquippedDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped
Lights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHighbeam/Lowbeam Select SwitchFlash to PassInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERSIntermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureHeadlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Rain Sensing
Wipers - If EquippedWindshield WashersAdding Washer FluidTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed Setting
To Accelerate For PassingREAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED System Usage PrecautionsEnabling and Disabling the SystemSystem OperationGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing
HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade
OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSKY SLIDER FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF Sky Slider Usage PrecautionsPower Top ControlOpening the Sky SliderClosing the Sky SliderAnti-Pinch Protect FeatureWind BuffetingSky Slider Maintenance
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffPOWER INVERTER - If EQUIPPED CUP HOLDERS STORAGE Front Storage CompartmentConsole Storage CompartmentCARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load FloorREAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer - If EquippedRear Window Defroster - If EquippedROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysOil Change RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayTelephone (UConnect) - If EquippedPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio
ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF
EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio
ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY) System Activation
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System
(VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Right-Hand Switch FunctionsLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Radio OperationLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e. CD) OperationCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped Operating TipsSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission - If EquippedNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather
(below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift Lock Manual Override - If EquippedBrake/Transmission Interlock System4-Speed Automatic TransmissionMANUAL
TRANSMISSION - IF EQUIPPED Clutch Interlocking Ignition System6-Speed Manual TransmissionFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION MP1522 Command-Trac Transfer Case - If EquippedMP3022 Selec-Trac II Transfer Case - If EquippedON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use 4WD Low RangeDriving Through WaterDriving In Snow, Mud and SandHill ClimbingTraction DownhillAfter Driving Off-RoadPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL
SYSTEM ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)TCS (Traction Control System)BAS (Brake Assist System)ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)TSC (Trailer Sway Control) - If EquippedHSA (Hill Start Assist)HDC (Hill Descent Control) - If EquippedESP (Electronic Stability Program)
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed
OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium
System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap
MessageVEHICLE LOADING Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing - 2WD ModelsTowing - 4WD ModelsWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowageSpare Tire RemovalPreparations For JackingJacking
InstructionsJUMP STARTING TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose FuelFiller Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsEngine Air Cleaner FilterFuel FilterCatalytic ConverterCrankcase Emission Control SystemMaintenance-Free
BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceA/C Air Filter - If EquippedPower Steering - Fluid CheckDriveline and Steering Component LubricationBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield and Rear Window WashersExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and
Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel SystemBrake SystemClutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (If Equipped)Automatic TransmissionManual Transmission - If EquippedTransfer CaseFront/Rear Axle FluidAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionSKY SLIDER
TOP CARE WashingGeneral CleaningAdditional Cleaning ProcedureProtectionWeather Strip CareFUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT HeadlightFront Turn Signal and Front Side Marker LightsFront Fog Light
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up LightsFLUID CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance
IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles
Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX