2011 JEEP LIBERTY engine overheat

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFOB ..................8
Remote Start................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ..................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags .................. 10
Child Restraints .............. 11
Front Seats ................ 13
Rear Seats ................ 15
Heated Seats ............... 16
Tilt Steering Column ........... 17
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Lights Lever ......... 18
Wiper/Washer Lever ........... 19
Speed Control .............. 20
Manual Climate Controls ......... 21
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) . . 22
Parksense
®Rear Park Assist ....... 22
Liftgate Flipper Glass ........... 23
Power Sunroof .............. 23
Sky Slider
®Roof ............. 25
Wind Buffeting .............. 25
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ...... 26
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........ 28
Touch-Screen Radios ........... 31
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...... 38
Uconnect™ Phone ............ 38
Uconnect™ Voice Command ...... 40
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................... 41
Programmable Features ......... 42
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ............... 43
Power Outlet ............... 45
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Four-Wheel Drive Operation ....... 46
UTILITY
Cargo Area Features........... 48
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) .............. 49
Tow/Haul Mode .............. 50
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ............. 50
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ....... 52
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .... 52
If Your Engine Overheats ......... 55
Jacking And Tire Changing ........ 56
Jump-Starting .............. 60
Shift Lever Override ............ 62
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........ 63
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......... 64
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ........ 65
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood............ 66
Engine Compartment ........... 67
Fluids And Capacities ........... 68
Maintenance Chart ............ 69
Fuses ................... 72
Tire Pressures ............... 76
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....... 76
Exterior Bulbs ............... 77
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 78
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . 78
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 78
Publications Ordering ........... 78
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United
States And Washington, D.C. ...... 79
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®... 80
INDEX.................. 81
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOW/HAUL MODE
• When driving in hilly areas, towing atrailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and
frequent transmission shifting occurs,
press the TOW/HAUL button. This will
improve performance and reduce the
potential for transmission overheating
or failure due to excessive shifting.
When operating in TOW/HAUL mode,
the transmission will shift into third
gear.
NOTE: The TOW/HAUL mode locks out
Overdrive.
• The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” willilluminate in the instrument cluster to
indicate when the switch has been
activated. Pressing the switch a
second time restores normal
operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is
desired, the switch must be pressed
each time the engine is started.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Recreational Towing —
Two-Wheel Drive Models
• Recreational towing is allowed if therear wheels are OFFthe ground. This
may be accomplished using a tow
dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow
dolly, follow this procedure:
• Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
• Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly, firmly set the parking brake and
place the transmission in PARK.
• Turn the ignition switch to the unlocked OFF position.
• Install a suitable clamping device, designed for towing, to secure the
front wheels in the straight position.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable and secure it away from the battery
post.
• Flat towing (with all four wheels
on the ground) is allowed ONLY if
the driveshaft is removed. Towing
with the rear wheels on the ground
while the driveshaft is connected will
result in severe transmission damage.
• The parking brake mustbe firmly
engaged and the wheels chocked
during driveshaft removal and
installation. The parking brake must
remain engaged 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.
UTILITY
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• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detector signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a
can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the
sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for
service if your vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or theparking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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• 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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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The scissor-type jack and tire changingtools are located in the left rear trim
panel behind the second row seat.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using
minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning
the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping
when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what
the speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Air Conditioning...........21,22
Airbag ..................10
AirbagLight ...............55
Alarm,Panic ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....54
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . 9
Audio Jack ...............32
Audio Settings ............29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . 22
Automatic Transmission FluidType ...............68
AxleFluid ................68
Battery Charging System Light .......54
Belts, Seat ................9
BrakeFluid ...............68
Brake System WarningLight .............53
Bulb Replacement ...........77
Calibration, Compass ..........41
Change Oil Indicator ..........55
Charging System Light .........54
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
IndicatorLight) .............54
Child Restraint ..............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ....11
Climate Control ...........21,22
Clock Setting ............30,33
Compass Calibration ..........41
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........68
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....20
CruiseLight ...............20
Customer Assistance ..........78
Defects, Reporting ...........79
Defroster, Rear Window ........21
Defroster,Windshield ..........21
Dimmer Control .............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......18
Disarming, Theft System .........9
Driver Cockpit ..............4
ECO ...................42
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) .............20 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . 52
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ...................54
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
............41,42
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....26
Engine Compartment .............67
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ............54
Oil Selection .............68
Overheating ..............55
Event Data Recorder ..........65
Express Down Windows .........8
Exterior Lights ..............77
Flash-To-Pass ..............18
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ........8,23
Fluid Capacities .............68
Fluids ...................68
FogLights ................18
Folding Front Passenger Seat .....14
Folding Rear Seat ............15
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......46
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........64
Front Heated Seats ...........16
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........55
Specifications .............
68
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..43
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ........55
Hard Disk Drive .............33
Headlights ................18
Dimmer Switch ............18
High Beam ..............18
HeatedSeats ..............16
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ..................18
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................43
Hood Release ..............66
Instrument Cluster ............6
Indicators ................7
INDEX
81

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
INDEX
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