2010 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

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.
•Opening the Sky Slider™ when 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.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•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.
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 Slider™ open.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and make
sure all passengers are properly secured too.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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™.
•If potential danger exists while opening or closing
the Sky Slider™ in 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™.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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 Slider™ Control
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 or ACC 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 Slider™ will 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 Slider™
will 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 Slider™ will 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 Slider™ will 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:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
•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-
mittently and with greater caution.
•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.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•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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CUPHOLDERS
There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers,
located in the center console.The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear of the
center console.
Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholders
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