2008 JEEP LIBERTY manual transmission

Manual Transmission Ð If Equipped
Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key
and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the
LOCK position. Then remove the key.NOTE:
²For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slidert
(if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature.
²For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, features such as
the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or
Sky Slidert(if equipped), and power outlets 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 for this
feature is programmable. For details, refer to ªDelay
Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,º under ªPersonal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),º under
ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in
Section 4 of this manual.
Ignition Key Positions
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STEERING WHEEL LOCK Ð IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the
steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction
and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will
lock.
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2
revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the
engine, and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel
slightly in both directions until the lock engages.
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly
to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right todisengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
vehicle doors, liftgate, and liftgate flip-up window for
unauthorized entry and ignition for unauthorized opera-
tion.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will sound
the horn intermittently, flash the headlights and tail-
lights, and flash the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator
Light in the cluster.
NOTE:The ªPanicº and ªSecurityº alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the ªPanicº
and the ªSecurityº modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
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The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If the previously
described arming sequence has occurred, the system will
arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the
vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door,
the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.
Check the vehicle for tampering.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lights will turn on when you use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open a door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so
equipped). For details, refer to ªIllumination Approach,ºunder ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned on.
NOTE:
²The illuminated entry system will not operate the
interior lights if the dimmer control is in the ªdefeatº
position (extreme downward position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, open the liftgate flip-up window, or activate the
panic alarm from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) using
a hand held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. However,
the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal
objects when using the transmitter.
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Automatic Door Locks Programming
The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªPersonal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)º under ªElec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4
of this manual for details.
²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, performing
the following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and
then back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK
position.
3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor-
dance with local laws.
Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en-
abled.
2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
3. The transmission is in ªNº (Neutral) or ªPº (Park)
4. The driver door is opened.
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NOTE:
²For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission,
memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in ªPº
(Park), but the vehicle must be in ªPº (Park) to recall a
memory profile.
²For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the
vehicle speed must be at 0 mph (0 km/h) to recall a
memory profile.
²The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature
can be turned on and off through the EVIC, if
equipped. For details, refer to ªPersonal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features)º under ªElectronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual.
Linking & Unlinking the Remote Keyless (RKE)
Transmitter to the Memory Feature
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can be
programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed
memory profiles with a press of the Unlock button on the
RKE Transmitter.
To program your transmitters, perform the following:
1. Remove the key from ignition.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
switch, then press and release the side of the rocker
switch labeled 1 or 2 accordingly.9Memory Profile Setº (1
or 2) will display in the EVIC, if equipped.
4. Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter
within 10 seconds.
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NOTE:Your transmitters can be unlinked to the
memory setting by pressing the Set (S) button followed
by the Unlock button on the transmitter in Step 4 above.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
²For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission,
the vehicle must be in ªPº (Park) to recall memory
positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is
not in ªPº (Park), a message will display in the EVIC,
if equipped.
²For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the
vehicle speed must be at 0 mph (0 km/h) to recall
memory positions. If a recall is attempted with the
vehicle speed above 0 mph (0 km/h), a message will
display in the EVIC, if equipped.To recall the memory settings for driver one, press
memory button number 1 or the Unlock button on the
RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1.
To recall the memory setting for driver two, press
memory button number 2 or the Unlock button on the
RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory
buttons (S, 1, or 2) during a recall. When a recall is
cancelled, the driver seat and side mirrors will stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before another
recall can be selected.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle.
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Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may need
to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without
speed loss.
WARNING!
Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can't maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don't use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Rear Park Assist System is a driver aid that senses for
obstacles behind the vehicle and provides both visible
and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object.
System Usage Precautions
NOTE:
²Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris
to keep the Rear Park Assist System operating prop-
erly.
²Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of the Rear Park Assist System.
²When you turn off the Rear Park Assist System, the
instrument cluster will display ªPARK ASSIST DIS-
ABLED.º Furthermore, once you turn off the Rear
Park Assist System, it remains off until you turn it on
again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
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NOTE:Magnetic materials should be kept away from
the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where
the compass sensor is located.
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 variance setting
mode.
To set the variance, first, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position. Next, press and hold the trip odometer
button until the current variance zone number displays
(approximately ten seconds). Then, press and release the
button to increment the variance value by one, until the
proper variance zone is selected according to the map.
Finally, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position to
exit this mode.
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