2012 JEEP LIBERTY Owners Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind-
shield. This number also is stamped into the right front
door sill (under the molding) and appears on the Auto-
mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window
on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title.
Vehicle Identification Number
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NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
Stamped VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14
 Sentry Key .......................... 14
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 16
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 16
▫ General Information ................... 17
 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18
▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 18 ▫
To Arm The System ................... 18
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 19
 Illuminated Entry ...................... 20
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 20
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 21
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 22
▫ To Unlatch The Liftgate Flipper Glass ....... 24
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 25
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▫Battery Replacement ................... 25
▫ General Information ................... 26
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 27
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 27
 Door Locks ........................... 30
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 30
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 31
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ............................. 33
 Windows ............................ 35
▫ Power Windows ...................... 35
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 39 
Liftgate ............................. 40
▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 40
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 42
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 45
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 50
▫ Seat Belt Lock Out .................... 51
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..... 51
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped ......................... 51
▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 52
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioner .................. 53
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 53
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 57
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▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 58
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 58
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags .............................. 59
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 65
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 77
▫ Child Restraints ...................... 78
 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 88
Safety Tips ........................... 88
▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 88
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 89
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 90
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................... 92
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these
numbers and keep them in a safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
Automatic Transmission
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the ACC
position and then push the key and cylinder inward
slightly and rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then
remove the key.
Vehicle Key
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NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slider
(if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature.
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, features such as
the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or
Sky Slider (if equipped), and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK 3 — ON
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START
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WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC
position.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
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