2011 JEEP LIBERTY ECU

14. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable
tow bar.
15. Release the parking brake.
16. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it
away from the negative battery post.
NOTE:
•Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met
prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must
continue to be met until the four seconds elapse and
the shift has been completed. If any of these require-
ments are not met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N)
button or are no longer met during the four second
timer, then the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash
continuously until all requirements are met or until the
NEUTRAL (N) button is released.
•The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position
for a shift to take place and for the position indicatorlights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the
ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no
position indicator lights will be on or flashing.
•A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light
indicates that shift requirements have not been met.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con-
nected to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position (if
it has been moved or the engine has been started).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but
do not start the engine.
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and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install
lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left,
and remove the jack.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct
wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lb (130 N·m). If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
10. Lower the jack to it’s fully closed position.
11. Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper loca-
tions.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429

If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position,
not in the LOCK position.
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheelsOFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU-
TRAL. Speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) and the
distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
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CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km) with rear wheels on the ground can
cause severe damage to the transmission. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFFthe
ground (on a flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised using
a wheel lift or towing dolly), or remove the driveshaft.
WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even
if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause
serious injury or death.
The parking brake mustbe firmly engaged and the
wheels chocked during driveshaft removal and installa-
tion. The parking brake must remainengaged unless the
vehicle is securely and properly connected to the tow
vehicle, or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled. See
your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal
and reinstallation procedures, including flange
orientation/alignment, use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439

WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.(Continued)
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465

About Your Brakes....................... 339
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............342,344
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 460
Adding Fuel ........................... 393
Additives, Fuel ......................... 391
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 450
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 453
Air Conditioning ........................ 296
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 296
Air Conditioning Filter .................306,454
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............453,454
Air Conditioning System .............296,300,453
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 307
Air Filter .............................. 450
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 367
Airbag ................................ 59
Airbag Deployment ....................... 73
Airbag Light ..................... 66,75,89,235
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 74 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
............... 63
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,234
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................265,290
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............342,344
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 225
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ....................... 234
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............459,487
Disposal ........................... 462
Appearance Care ........................ 472
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 347
Assistance Towing ....................... 117
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 100
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Rotation, Tires.......................... 377
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 89
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 91
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 512
Safety Information, Tire ................... 357
Safety Tips ............................. 87
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 88
Satellite Radio Antenna .................265,290
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 492
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 477
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 56
Seat Belts ............................ 44,89
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 49
And Pregnant Women .................. 58
Child Restraint ..................... 77,84
Extender ........................... 58
Front Seat .......................... 44
Inspection .......................... 89 Pretensioners
........................ 50
Reminder .......................... 232
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 49
Untwisting Procedure .................. 50
Seats ................................. 138
Adjustment ......................... 138
Easy Entry ......................... 154
Head Restraints ...................... 145
Heated ............................ 140
Height Adjustment ................... 139
Lumbar Support ..................... 144
Memory ........................... 151
Power ............................ 139
Rear Folding ........................ 149
Reclining .......................... 143
Seatback Release ..................... 149
Tilting ............................ 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............18,234
Selec-Trac Operation ...................... 327
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INDEX 533

SteeringPower .......................... 337,339
Tilt Column ........................ 170
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 170
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 293
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 293
Storage ............................... 202
Storage Bin ............................ 202
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 305
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 434
Sun Roof .............................. 190
Sun Roof (Sky Slider Power) .............193,470
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 103
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 192
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 450
System, Remote Starting .................... 27 Tachometer
............................ 225
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 300
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 227
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 81
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 206
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 170
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 160
Tip Start .............................. 313
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 362
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 360
Tire Markings .......................... 357
Tire Safety Information .................... 357
Tires ............................ 91,366,515
Air Pressure ........................ 367
Chains ............................ 375
Changing .......................... 423
Compact Spare ...................... 370
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INDEX 535