2009 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

Sky SliderUsage Precautions
NOTE:
•The system will not operate when ambient tempera-
ture is at –4°F (–20°C) or lower.
•The system will not operate at vehicle speeds of
86 mph (138 km/h) or above.
•Opening and closing the Sky Slider repeatedly with-
out the engine running may run the battery down.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the Sky Slider, vehicle contents, and the vehicle
interior:
•Never attempt to open or close the Sky Slider
when it is frozen. Wait until the Sky Slider is
thawed before operating.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Opening the Sky Sliderwhen damp, wet, or dirty
can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the soft-
top material and the inside of your vehicle. Make
sure the Sky Slider is dry before opening.
•Always close the Sky Slider when leaving your
vehicle, damage to the vehicle interior can occur.
•Do not leave the Sky Slider open for several
weeks at a time. Close it occasionally to prevent
discoloration in the folds of the fabric and to allow
the creases to smooth out. This is especially im-
portant if the Sky Slider was opened when not
completely dry.
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WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries
that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you:
•In an accident, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with the Sky Slideropen.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and make
sure all passengers are properly secured too.
•Before operating the Sky Slider, make sure that
no moving parts of the Sky Slider can injure a
person or animal.
•Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near
the Sky Slider components or the roof area while
operating the Sky Slider.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If potential danger exists while opening or closing
the Sky Sliderin Automatic Mode, press and
release the switch immediately to interrupt the
operation.
•If potential danger exists while opening or closing
the Sky Slider in Operator Mode, release the
switch immediately to interrupt the operation.
•Do not allow small children to operate the Sky
Slider.
•Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the Sky
Slider while operating the Sky Slider switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
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Sky SliderControl
The Sky Slider switch is located between the sun visors
on the overhead console.
NOTE: The Sky Slider switch will operate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Opening the Sky Slider
Using Automatic Mode
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the Sky Slider will open from the front and
move automatically toward the rear of the vehicle.
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the Sky Slider will open from the rear and
move automatically toward the front of the vehicle.
NOTE:
•During operation, any movement of the Sky Slider
switch will stop the Sky Slider roof.
•To resume the operation from a partially open posi-
tion, press and release the switch a second time.
•The Sky Sliderwill not open from the front and the
rear at the same time. The Sky Slider must close fully
before opening it from the opposite end.Sky Slider Switch
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Using Operator Mode
Press the switch rearward and hold it, the Sky Slider
will open from the front and move toward the rear of the
vehicle.
Press the switch forward and hold it, the Sky Sliderwill
open from the rear and move toward the front of the
vehicle.
NOTE: During operation, any movement of the Sky
Slider switch will stop the Sky Slider roof.
Closing the Sky Slider
Using Automatic Mode
Press and release the button in the center of the switch
and the Sky Sliderwill close automatically from any
position.
Using Operator Mode
If the Sky Slider is open from the front, press the switch
forward and hold it, the Sky Slider will move forward.
Release the switch to stop the Sky Slider travel at any
point.
If the Sky Slider is open from the rear, press the switch
rearward and hold it and the Sky Slider will move
rearward. Release the switch to stop the Sky Slider
travel at any point.
Manual Override
The Sky Slider drive motors are mounted to the roof
above the cargo lamp. In the event that your vehicle
losses battery power, you can close the Sky Slider by
turning the drive gears in the appropriate motor with a
6 mm Allen wrench. To do so, you must first remove the
cargo lamp from the headliner. Then, insert the wrench
into the “Allen” shaped hole in the appropriate motor
and turn the wrench clockwise until the top closes
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completely. The left motor facing forward will close the
top when it is open from the rear of the vehicle. The right
motor will close the top when it is open from the front of
the vehicle.
Anti-Pinch Protect Feature
The Sky Sliderwill retract automatically if it detects an
obstruction while closing. If this occurs, remove the
obstruction and use the switch again to close the Sky
Slider.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the Sky
Slider is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects
from the Sky Slider before closing.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the Sky Slider in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the Sky Slider open, adjust the Sky Slider opening
to minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sky Slider Maintenance
Refer to “Sky Slider Top Care” under “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” in Section 7 of this manual.
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
Your vehicle is equipped with a fused 12-Volt (DC) power
outlet. This power outlet is located on the instrument
panel, below the climate controls. It has power available
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet
for use to ensure proper operation.
NOTE:
•To ensure proper operation a MOPAR
knob and
element must be used.
•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12-Volts.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
Front Power Outlet
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CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug.
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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115-Volt AC (150
Watt maximum) power outlet located on the back of the
center console.This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and
other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will
most power tools. Due to built-in overload protection, the
power outlet will shut down if the power rating is
exceeded. Each device to be powered should be checked
first to make sure it does not exceed the outlet’s 150 Watts
maximum rating.
A control switch for the outlet is located in the lower
switch bank below the climate controls.
115-Volt (150 Watt) Power Outlet
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