2009 JEEP LIBERTY jump start

If Engine Fails to Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be dan-
gerous if done improperly. Refer to Section 6 of
this manual for proper jump starting procedures
and follow them carefully.
292 STARTING AND OPERATING

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 394
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 394
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 395
▫ Jack Location ....................... 396
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 396 ▫
Spare Tire Removal ................... 396
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 397
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 398
 Jump-Starting ........................ 402
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 404
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JUMP-STARTING
WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of
start can be dangerous if done improperly, so
follow this procedure carefully.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or cloth-
ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching
clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If
acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush contami-
nated area immediately with large quantities of
water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flam-
mable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away
from the vent holes.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output that exceeds 12-Volts.
1. Wear eye protection and remove all metal jewelry such
as watchbands or bracelets that might make an unin-
tended electrical contact.
402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park
that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without
allowing the vehicles to touch.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-
sion in PARK (or NEUTRAL for manual transmission),
and turn the ignition OFF for both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the positive
battery post. Connect the other end of the same cable to
the positive terminal of the booster battery. 6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine ground of
the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you
have a good contact on the engine ground.WARNING!
•You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing
or towing.
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above the
freezing point before attempting jump-start.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403
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7. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry KeyImmobi-
lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three
seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START
position.
8. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
9. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
•Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion.
•Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use of safety chains is recom-
mended.Attach towing device to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle — not to bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws, applying to vehicles
under tow, must be observed.
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Automatic Headlights.................... 143
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........212,218
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 277
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 294
Special Additives ...................... 431
Automatic Transmission .............296,430,431
Adding Fluid ...................... 431,452
Fluid and Filter Changes ..............430,431
Fluid Change ......................... 431
Fluid Level Check ..................... 430
Fluid Type ........................... 452
Gear Ranges ......................... 297
Special Additives ...................... 431
Torque Converter ...................... 301
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 180
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 180
Axle Fluid ............................. 452
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 452Battery
............................... 417
Emergency Starting ..................... 402
Gas Caution .......................... 417
Jump Starting ......................... 402
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 43,82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 419
B-Pillar Location ........................ 342
Brake Assist System ...................... 325
Brake Assist Warning Light ................. 208
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 324
Brake Fluid ............................ 452
Brake, Parking .......................... 320
Brake System ........................... 429
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 321,324
Fluid Check ....................... 429,452
Master Cylinder ....................... 429
Parking ............................. 320
Warning Light ........................ 213
INDEX 481
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 147
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 413
Power Steering ........................ 319
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 427
Engine Oil ........................... 415
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 165
Driving ............................ 313,314
Off-Pavement ......................... 314
Off-Road ............................ 314
On Hills ............................ 314
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 314
When to Use Low Range ................. 314
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 92 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)
...... 180
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 180
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 324
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 324
Brake Assist System .................... 325
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 326
Electronic Stability Program ............... 332
Traction Control System ................. 325
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 326
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........208,332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 215
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 394
Jacking ............................. 395
Jump Starting ......................... 402
Overheating .......................... 394
Towing ............................. 404
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 411,454
484 INDEX

Engine............................... 409
Air Cleaner .......................... 416
Block Heater ......................... 293
Break-In Recommendations ................ 80
Checking Oil Level ..................... 413
Compartment ......................... 409
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 423,451
Cooling ............................. 423
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,369
Fails to Start .......................... 292
Flooded, Starting ...................... 292
Fuel Requirements ..................... 365
Jump Starting ......................... 402
Oil ........................... 413,450,451
Oil Change Interval ...............212,218,414
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 415
Oil Filter ............................ 415
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 415
Oil Selection ....................... 414,450Oil Synthetic
......................... 415
Overheating .......................... 394
Starting ............................. 291
Temperature Gauge .................... 209
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 415
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 415
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 366
Exhaust Gas Caution ................81,369,421
Exhaust System ....................... 81,421
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 435
Exterior Lights .......................... 83
Fabric Care ............................ 438
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 370
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 416
Air Conditioning .................... 284,419
INDEX 485
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