2008 JEEP LIBERTY reset

A Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer
for service without damaging the transmission. To reset
the transmission, perform the following procedure:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the selector lever to the ªPº (Park) position.
3. Turn off the engine; be sure to turn the key to the
LOCK position.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart the
engine.
5. Move the selector lever to the desired gear range.
If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will
return to normal operation. If the problem persists, ªPº
(Park), ªRº (Reverse), and ªNº (Neutral) will continue to
operate. Only Second gear range will operate in the ªDº
(Drive) position. Have the transmission checked at your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.MANUAL TRANSMISSION Ð IF EQUIPPED
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission are
equipped with a clutch interlock safety feature. The
clutch pedal must be fully depressed to allow cranking of
the engine.
To enhance off-road performance, 4-wheel drive models
equipped with a manual transmission will start with or
without pressing the clutch pedal when in 4-wheel drive
low range. The 4 LOW indicator light will illuminate
when the transfer case is in 4-wheel drive low range.
288 STARTING AND OPERATING

NOTE:
²Tighten the gas cap until you hear a ªclickingº sound.
This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened
properly. The Malfunction Indicator Light in the in-
strument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not
secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tight-
ened each time the vehicle is refueled.
²When the fuel nozzle ªclicksº or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
ªgASCAPº message will display in the instrument clus-
ter. Tighten the gas cap until a ªclickingº sound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-
ened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off the
message. If the problem persists, the message will appear
the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate adamaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row,
the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL). Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off.
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification
label affixed to the driver's side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the Month, Day, and
Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN).
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
ªgASCAPº message will display in the instrument clus-
ter. Tighten the gas cap until a ªclickingº sound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-
ened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off the
message. If the problem persists, the message will appear
the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a
damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row,
the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL). Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled
oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº under ªElec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 3 ofthis manual or under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº under
ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionsº in Section 3 of this
manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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Electric Remote........................ 90
Exterior Folding........................ 90
Heated.............................. 91
Outside.............................. 89
Rearview............................. 88
Vanity............................... 91
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 346
Mopar Parts.........................402,463
MP3 Player............................ 237
MTBE/ETBE........................... 356
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 133
Navigation Radio........................ 237
Navigation System....................... 237
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 79
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............355,448Odometer
Trip ................................ 199
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 304
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 304
Oil Change Indicator..................201,209
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............201,209
Oil, Engine.........................403,448
Capacity............................ 447
Change Interval..................201,209,404
Checking............................ 403
Dipstick............................. 403
Disposal............................ 405
Filter............................405,448
Filter Disposal........................ 405
Identification Logo..................... 404
Materials Added to..................... 405
Recommendation...................404,447
Synthetic............................ 405
Viscosity..........................404,447
INDEX 483
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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
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Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 341
Trip Odometer.......................... 200
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 199
Turn Signals................133,136,194,444,445
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)...........92,237
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 466
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port.............. 237
Universal Transmitter..................... 155
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 355
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 47
Upholstery Care........................ 431
USB Port.............................. 237
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 421
Vanity Mirrors........................... 91Variance, Compass....................204,213
Vehicle Certification Label................. 361
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................334,361
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 270
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 404
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 190
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 463
Washer, Adding Fluid..................145,181
Washers, Windshield................140,145,414
Water
Driving Through...................... 304
Waxing and Polishing..................... 429
INDEX 491
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