2011 JEEP LIBERTY towing

• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
- Airbag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light
• If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is notfunctioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the
nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that mightoccur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle
and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off.
Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change IndicatorMessage
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the
Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 30 mph max speed(48 km/h)
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance See instructions in “Recreational Towing” under
“Starting and Operating”
• Transmission in
PARK
• Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
•Towin forwarddirection
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK
NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner fil-
ter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing. XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer tow-
ing. X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals
for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear,
improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . 6,52
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 19
Introduction................2
JackLocation ..............56
Jump Starting ..............60
KeyFob ..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 42
Lane Change Assist ..........19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
Liftgate ..................23
Liftgate Flipper Glass ..........23
Liftgate, Power .............23
Lights Engine Temperature Warning ....53
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .....55
Headlights ..............18
Park ..................18
Transmission Warning ........55
TurnSignal ..............19
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Maintenance Record ..........71
Maintenance Schedule .........69
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) .............54
Media Center Radio .....28,29,31,32
Memory Seat ..............13
MOPAR
®Accessories .........80
Navigation ..............34,36
Non-Touch-Screen Radio .......28
Oil Change Indicator ..........55
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ......55
OilPressureLight ............54
Oil, Engine Capacity ................68
Outlet Power .................45
Overheating, Engine ..........55
Panic Alarm ................8 ParkSenseSystem,Rear .......22
Phone (Pairing)
.............38
Phone (Uconnect) ............38
Power Glass Sunroof ............23
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 45
Seats .................13
Steering ................68
PreparationforJacking .........57
Programmable Electronic Features . . 42
Radio Non-Touch-Screen ..........28
Touch-Screen .............31
Radio Operation ...........28,31
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....19
Rear Park Sense System ........22
Rear Seat, Folding ...........15
Recreational Towing ..........50
Remote Starting System .........8
Replacement Bulbs ...........77
Reporting Safety Defects ........79
Restraints, Child ............11
RollOverWarning ............3
Seat Belts .................9
Seats ...................13
Adjustment ..............14
Folding Front Passenger .......14
Heated ................16
Memory ................13
Power .................13
Rear Folding .............15
Seek Button .............29,32
Setting the Clock ..........30,33
Shift Lever Override ...........62
Signals,Turn...............19
SIRIUSTravelLink ...........37
Sky Slider Power Roof .........25
Spare Tire ................57
Spark Plugs ...............68
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....20
Starting Remote .................8
Steering Tilt Column ..............17
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....38
Store Radio Presets .........30,33
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Stuck,Freeing ..............64
Sun Roof.................23
Supplemental Restraint System
-Airbag .................10
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ...................22
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......9
Theft System Arming ...........9
Theft System Disarming .........9
TiltSteeringColumn ..........17
Tires Air Pressure ..............76
Changing ...............58
Flat Changing .............58
Jacking ................58
PressureWarningLight .......52
Touch-Screen Radio ..........31
Tow/Haul.................50
Towing ..................49 24-Hour Towing Assistance .....52
DisabledVehicle ...........63
Recreational .............50
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . 50
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......49TrailerWeight ..............49
Transfer Case
Fluid ..................68
Transmission Fluid ..................68
TurnSignals ...............19
Uconnect™ Phone ...........38
Uconnect™ Voice Command .....40
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ...............43
USBPort ................34
Voice Command ............40
Warning Lights .............52
Washer Rear ..................19
Washers, Windshield ..........19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ......76
Wind Buffeting .............25
Windows, Express Down ........8
Windshield Washers ..........19
WindshieldWipers ...........19
Wiper,Rear ...............19
INDEX
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