2008 JEEP LIBERTY wheel

NOTE:The factory default zone is 8. During program-
ming, the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to
zone 1.
Calibrating the Compass (Mid Line Cluster Only)
If the compass appears erratic, inaccurate, or abnormal,
you may wish to calibrate it. However, prior to calibrat-
ing the compass, make sure the proper Compass Variance
value is selected.
NOTE:The vehicle speed must be at 0 mph (0 km/h)
(manual transmission) or the gear selector lever in ªPº
(Park) (auto transmission) to enter the calibration mode.
To calibrate the compass, first, start the engine. Next,
press and hold the trip odometer button until the current
variance zone number displays (approximately ten sec-
onds). Then, press and hold the button again until the
direction displays with the ªCALº indicator on continu-
ously (approximately ten seconds). Finally, drive thevehicle in one or more complete circles, at speeds under
5 mph (8 km/h), in an area free from power lines and
large metallic objects, until the ªCALº indicator turns off.
The compass will now function normally.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display. It is located at the
bottom of the speedometer in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons
(described in this section) are also equipped with the
EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following:
²System Status
²Vehicle information warning message displays
²Tire Pressure Monitor System (If Equipped)
²Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
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²Compass display
²Outside temperature display
²Trip computer functions
²UConnectŸ hands-free communication system dis-
plays (If Equipped)
²Navigation system screens (If Equipped)
²Audio mode display
The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status, Personal Settings, and Telephone (if
equipped).Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features).
Press and release the COMPASS/
TEMPERATURE button to display one of eight
compass readings and the outside temperature.
Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept
a selection.
MENU
Button
SCROLL
Button
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
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RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these ªap-
parentº malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM (Ampli-
tude Modulation), in which the transmitted sound causes
the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... and
FM (Frequency Modulation), in which the frequency of
the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE:For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio and steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped) will remain active for
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45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the radio
and steering wheel radio controls (if equipped) will
remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time is program-
mable. For details, refer to ªDelay Power Off to Accesso-
ries Until Exit,º under ªPersonal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.SALES CODE REQ Ð AM/FM STEREO RADIO
AND 6±DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX
JACK)
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of your radio faceplate.
REQ Radio
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Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnectŸ)º in
Section 3 of this manual.
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESŸ) (If Equipped)
Refer to separate ªVideo Entertainment System (VESŸ)
Guide.º
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. The left- and right-hand
controls are rocker-type switches with a push-button in
the center of each switch. Reach behind the steering
wheel to access the switches.
Right-Hand Switch Functions
²
Press the top of the switch to increase the volume.
²Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume.
²Press the button in the center of the switch to change
modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc).
Remote Sound Controls
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
mStarting Procedures.....................277
NAutomatic Transmission................277
NManual Transmission Ð If Equipped.......277
NNormal Starting......................277
NExtreme Cold Weather (Below ±20ÉF Or
±29ÉC).............................278
NIf Engine Fails To Start.................278
NAfter Starting........................280
mEngine Block Heater Ð If Equipped.........280mAutomatic Transmission..................281
NShift Lock Manual Override Ð If Equipped . . . 281
NBrake/Transmission Interlock System.......283
N4±Speed Automatic Transmission..........283
mManual Transmission Ð If Equipped.........288
NClutch Interlocking Ignition System........288
N6-Speed Manual Transmission............289
mFour-Wheel Drive Operation...............292
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the selector lever in the ªNº
(Neutral) or ªPº (Park) position. Apply the brake before
shifting to any driving range.
Manual Transmission Ð If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever
in ªNº (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal beforestarting vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch
interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the
clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.
4WD Models Only
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.
Normal Starting
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the
accelerator pedal.
For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start,turn the ignition
switch to the START position and release it when the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.
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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.
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